Obituaries

Local Obituaries in La Plata &

Archuleta Counties

Gene Walsh

Gene Walsh

Jan 14, 2026

Gene Walsh, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Originally from Los Angeles, Gene and his wife Donna moved from San Pedro, CA to Durango in 1979, where he established himself as a contractor and later became known for his custom cabinetry work. Gene served 4 years in the Air Force band...

Joy Faye Knaggs

Joy Faye Knaggs

Jan 13, 2026

Joy Faye Knaggs, age 82, of Durango, Colorado, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal life on January 13, 2026. She was in her home and surrounded by her family. She is now sitting at Jesus’s feet, worshiping her loving Savior in person.

Joy was born on September 22, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Neuvitas “Mickey” Goins and William E....

Tracie Jean Sharp Lytle

Tracie Jean Sharp Lytle

Jan 11, 2026

Tracie Jean Sharp Lytle, the daughter of Norman Sharp and Peggy (Curtis) Sharp passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Aztec, New Mexico on January 11, 2026 after several years of failing health.

James Harold Streck

James Harold Streck

Jan 11, 2026

James Harold Streck, 82, of Durango, died 1/11/2026, at home, born 9/18/1943. Service will be held on 1/17/2026. He is survived by his wife, Shelley; daughters: Heidi Chowen and Gretchen Streck; granddaughters: Adwyn and Jolie.

Jim was a great man, filled with joy, love, and a generous, giving nature. His greatest pride was his family, and his love for them was...

Celestino Raymon Lopez

Celestino Raymon Lopez

Jan 11, 2026

Mr. Ray Lopez 84 of Ignacio, Colorado passed away Sunday January 11th surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born February 15th 1941 to Joe Celestino Lopez and Maria Catalina Lopez in Tiffany.

Ray was a Spec. 4 U.S. Army Veteran. He spent some years logging in the woods before finding his passion and niche being a heavy equipment operator and doing custom...

Lewis H. Luchini

Lewis H. Luchini

Jan 9, 2026

Lewis H. Luchini passed away, at age 92, on January 9, 2026. Lewis was born in Durango, Colorado, February 4, 1933. He was raised on the family farm in Arboles, Colorado to Callisto and Catherine (Procarione) Luchini. He lived on the Luchini Ranch for 83 years. His parents and Sister, Marguerite Carlson, favorite Brother In Law, John Carlson, and Niece...

Patricia May Patscheck

Patricia May Patscheck

Jan 7, 2026

Patricia Patscheck passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 10, 1946, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she was raised and spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of the islands and a strong sense of family.

As an adult, Patricia made her home in the...

Leland Hendrik Larson

Leland Hendrik Larson

Jan 7, 2026

Leland Hendrik Larson (Lee) of Bayfield, Colorado passed away at his home on January 7, 2026. Lee was born on December 26, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. His family eventually moved to Los Angeles, California where Lee and his little brother Larry were raised. He joined the Navy and served on the Destroyer USS Hubbard and then attended UCLA where he...

Franklin Warren Anderson

Franklin Warren Anderson

Jan 5, 2026

CDR Franklin W. Anderson, USN/Ret passed away at his ranch outside of Ignacio, CO on 01/05/2026. He was born on 04/25/1934 to Lloyd and Goldie Anderson in Pagosa Springs, CO and was a fifth generation Archuleta County resident. He graduated from Pagosa Springs High School in 1952, from Fort Lewis College in 1954, and then Colorado State University in 1956...

Victoria Mozgai

Victoria Mozgai

Jan 4, 2026

Victoria Mozgai passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, peacefully at home. She was 83 years old. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, January 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, Bayfield, CO. A reception will follow at the Pine River Senior Center.

Vicky was born August 9, 1942, to Ralph and Helen Cataldi in Highland Park, NJ....

Marian Louise Huffman

Marian Louise Huffman

Dec 31, 2025

Marian Louise Huffman passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 in Fruita, Colorado.

She was born May 30, 1942 in Alamosa, Colorado to William L. Huffman Sr. and Albina M. Marcon Huffman. The oldest of nine children, she grew up in La Veta, Colorado and graduated from La Veta High School in 1960. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Adams State...

Jeffrey Michael Krueger

Jeffrey Michael Krueger

Dec 30, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Michael Krueger, 43, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of service and devotion. Born August 17, 1982, in Owatonna, MN, to Tom and Joyce Krueger, Jeff was raised in Nevis before embarking on a distinguished 16-year career in the U.S. Army, including several tours of duty.

In 2016, Jeff married his wife, Sierra, on August 6th. Following his...

Ben Nighthorse Campbell

Ben Nighthorse Campbell

Dec 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness and deep respect that I share that my incredible father, Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, has passed. He has gone on to be with his Maker, with our ancestors, and with our family who went before him. For those of you who knew him personally, you already know this to be true. A Great Warrior has...

Frank Talmadge Porter

Frank Talmadge Porter

Dec 20, 2025

Frank was born in Coronado, California on May 2nd, 1944. He moved regularly through his school years, and after high school, he enlisted in the Air Force.

After his first term of service in Germany, he married his wife of 56 years, Connie. The last 15 years of military service, they lived in Massachusetts, Louisiana, Maine and Australia. During those years...

Phillip Luther Scott

Phillip Luther Scott

Dec 19, 2025

Phillip Luther Scott, lovingly known as Phil, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Vallecito, Colorado, at the age of 92. He was born on June 25, 1933, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, to Frank Scott and Myrtle Tyrone.

Phil grew up with a strong sense of duty, hard work, and loyalty—values that guided him throughout his life. He graduated from...

Stephen Michael Baukat

Stephen Michael Baukat

Dec 14, 2025

Stephen Michael Baukat, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospice, CommonSpirit Hospital in Durango, Colorado. He was born on May 14, 1945, in Northwood, North Dakota.

Steve was an intellectual, kind, and soft-spoken man with a keen mind and a strong sense of integrity. He was a good judge of character, thoughtfully opinionated, and deeply principled....

John Layne Randolph

John Layne Randolph

Dec 14, 2025

John Randolph passed away in his home on December 14, 2025, following several years of declining health. He was born in Kearney, Nebraska on September 11, 1948, to John S. and Wynona Randolph.

John was involved in Track and Field, with his focus on Pole Vaulting, for which he won numerous awards and championships. John had degrees from Kearney State College...

Margot Emma Snyder

Margot Emma Snyder

Dec 14, 2025

Margot Emma Snyder passed away at home on December 14, 2025, surrounded in love. She was 97 years old. Services will be Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Sacred Heart Parish in Durango. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. and the Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.

Margot was born September 25, 1928, to Adolf & Rosa Fory in...

Michael A. Goldman

Michael A. Goldman

Dec 14, 2025

We celebrate the life of Michael A. Goldman of Durango, Colorado, born May 12, 1962, in East Norwich, New York. Michael passed suddenly, of natural causes, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, while skiing the backcountry of his beloved San Juan Mountains.

Michael graduated from Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, and Columbia University in New York City, New York. While attending...

Larry Harvey Horn

Larry Harvey Horn

Dec 14, 2025

Larry Harvey Horn went to be with our Lord on December 14, 2025, at the age of 82 years. He was born to Harvey and Dorothy Horn on December 7, 1943, who proceeded him in death. He was born and raised in Waco, Texas but moved to Beaumont in the late 1960’s. 

He was an active member of the North End...

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