Obituaries

Oct 2, 2019

Charles Henry Karnes died Oct. 2, 2019 in Durango, Colo., at the age of 84. Charles was born Oct. 26, 1934, in Denton, Texas, to John Wesley Karnes and Emma Elizabeth Bryant Karnes. The youngest of nine children, Charles' early years were spent on a farm in Denton. Shortly after a fire destroyed the farmhouse and the family moved, his...

Sep 30, 2019

Eileen would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, an offer she couldn’t refuse, for an appointment in heaven from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her new adventure takes...

Sep 28, 2019

Francis Anthony DiCicco passed away on September 28, 2019, due to complications from cancer, with his wife and friends by his side. He was 85 years young. Francis "Frank" was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on February 2, 1934 to Francis DiCicco of Bisegna, Abruzzo, Italy and Mary Dale of Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland. He graduated from English High School, Lynn,...

Sep 28, 2019

Beverly (Bev) Ann Chapman, 55, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, at The Valley Inn in Mancos, CO. Bev was born November 1, 1963, to Robert and Katherine Chapman in Cortez, CO. Bev grew up in Durango and attended local schools until her last year of high school, where she graduated from high school in Littleton, CO. She married Russell...

Sep 25, 2019

Beloved wife and mother, Darlene Marie Gallegos passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 62 years old. Darlene was born December 08, 1956, to George Espinosa and Beatrice Marie Herrera in Durango, Colorado. She grew up on the Espinosa ranch in Cat Creek. A rough and tumble tomboy,...

Sep 25, 2019

Kathleen Ann Hatch, also known as "Green Sunset", passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, Colorado at the age of 80 years. Kathleen was born December 6, 1938 alongside the Piedra River. Kathleen worked as a Community Health Representative for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Kathleen is survived by two daughters and three sons,...

Sep 22, 2019

Jackie Budd 67 of Durango Colorado passed away peacefully on September 22, 2019 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He is preceded in death by his wife Myra Budd, parents Roy and Norma Budd, sister Twila Romero, and grandchildren Sammy Armenta Jr. and Roberta Salisburg. He is survived by his children Jackie Budd Jr., Connie Taylor, Donna and Wade...

Sep 22, 2019

“Wonderful” Wayne Settle June 20, 1971 to Sept 22, 2019 Devoted husband, father, and friend, “Wonderful” Wayne Settle, 48, of Durango, Colorado, died peacefully in his sleep of heart failure on September 22, 2019. Although his life was unexpectedly cut short, his was a life lived large, with generosity and love for those lucky enough to know him. Born June...

Sep 21, 2019

Inez Gutierrez, 83, of Cortez passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019, in Durango. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 530pm and a Memorial Mass at 6pm, both at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 28 E. Montezuma Avenue, Cortez. A small reception will follow services. She is survived by her children: Carla Weatherly of Cortez,...

Sep 18, 2019

Thelma E. Valles, 90, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully with family by her side. She was born on June 13, 1929, in Tiffany, Colorado, to Alfredo and Beatrice (Abeyta) Garcia. She was the fourth of fourteen children. Thelma attended schools in the rural Tiffany and Allison area. She married Roy G. Valles, of Fruita, Colorado, on March 9, 1957...

Sep 13, 2019

Richard Raymond Rubly passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019 at the age of 88. He leaves behind his beloved family, Marjorie Rubly, his wife of 65 years and three daughters, Kim Maurer (Rick Maurer), Heidi Renza (John Renza) and Jill Damiano (Tony Damiano) and five grandchildren Johnny Renza, Michelle Renza, Maggie Maurer, Jackie Maurer, Anthony Damiano and great-grandson Malcolm...

Sep 11, 2019

Jeffery Craig Long, 57,of Hesperus, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 21, 1961 to David and Wanda Long in Arizona. Adoring husband, loving and devoted father and the best Papa a grandson could ever ask for. He is survived by his wife, Monica; daughters: Amber (Fred) Feirn, Ashli (Frank) Stuckman,...

Sep 11, 2019

Sep 11, 2019

Eloise Faust passed away on September 11, 2019 at Four Corners Nursing Home in Durango. She was 88 years old. Eloise LaVesta Hallsted Faust, daughter of Ored and Viola Wommer Hallsted was born on January 14, 1931 at the Wommer Ranch on the Pine River. She grew up in the Ignacio, Colorado area, graduating from Ignacio High School in May...

Sep 4, 2019

Donna Hoffman Tuttle, 77, died September 4, 2019 in Durango, CO after a short illness. Donna was born on January 14th, 1942 in Buffalo, WY to Donald and Leta Norris Hoffman. She is survived by her sister, Claudia A. Hoffman (Ventura, CA), her brother, Timothy D. Hoffman (Kathie Hoffman, Wheatland, WY), her daughter, Virginia M. Semler (Jack Semler, Bayfield, CO),...

Sep 2, 2019

G. Michael "Mickey" Hogan, a lifelong native of Durango, Colorado, died on September 2, 2019 from complications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). A life well lived... Mickey was born October 5, 1929, the sixth child of Charles and Georgie Hogan. He was born at Mercy Hospital in the original building constructed in the late 1800's on the corner of...

Aug 31, 2019

Long time Durango resident Oliver R. “Ollie” Mallett; passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 with family members by his side. Ollie was born July 25, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri to Leo and Ailie Mallett. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1965. He met his wife Janet of 60 years in Lincoln, NE...

Aug 30, 2019

Theodore Foss Roe passed away at his home on August 30, 2019 in Durango, CO, just after meeting his great-grandson for the first time, Ted was 87 years old. Theodore was born to Raymond and Harriett Roe on November 30, 1931 in Hornell, NY. Ted graduated from Clarkson University's College of Technology with a degree in Electrical Engineering and a...

Aug 26, 2019

Van Walters, longtime resident of Durango passed away on August 26, 2019. He was one day shy of his 67th birthday. Van Douglas Walters was born on August 27, 1952 to Hiram and Gay Walters in Paintsville, KY, although he grew up in Frenchburg, Kentucky. Van graduated from Morehead State University with a degree in Biology. He joined the Army...

Aug 24, 2019

Helen Marie Thode passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Cottonwood Inn, Durango, Colorado. She was 90 years old. Helen was born June 17, 1929, to Lloyd Britt and Evon McCandless in Marshalltown, Iowa. She is survived by sister Riva Melvin, half sister Jennie Roberson, her daughters Sheri (Darren) Rex of Colorado, Vickie Francil of Texas, daughter in law Laurie...