Obituaries

Mar 29, 2019

Our Beloved Shirley Rae McIntosh joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, March 29, 2019. She was born to Ray and Katie Willbanks on August 10, 1937 in McPhee, Colorado and her lifetime passion was healing - of the Body, Soul and Spirit. She became a nurse in 1957 in Denver and shortly after married Jack Majerus. They...

Mar 28, 2019

Priscilla Warren, age 91 died on March 28, 2019 at her home in Ignacio, CO where she lived the past 61 years. She passed away peacefully in the presence of her sons Robert and Art, brother David, sister in law Maima, niece Cathy, and nurse Camy Kinney. She was born in Telluride, Colorado on December 26, 1927. She is survived...

Mar 28, 2019

Charles Brennan died on March 28, 2019 at home, he was 88. He was Chief and CEO of Brennan Oil, which has served the community since 1923. He honorably took over the business of Brennan Oil in 1950. Charlie was a proud Marine, serving in the Korean War. When he was asked how he wanted to be remembered, he said...

Mar 28, 2019

Beloved husband and father, Jeffrey "Jeff" Warren Rozean, 65, of Durango, died March 28, 2019, in his home. Born and raised in Granby, CO, Jeff received a degree in Mathematics with a minor in Accounting from CU Denver. He was elected to the Granby Town Council, first as the Parks Commissioner and later as Mayor. Jeff had many talents which...

Mar 27, 2019

Mitchell Robert Crom passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was 26 years old. Mitch was born August 10, 1992, to Mark and Marianne Crom. He grew up in Durango and graduated from Durango High School Class of 2010. Mitch enlisted in the U.S. Army soon after graduation and honorably served in Afghanistan. He served with distinction during his time...

Mar 25, 2019

Isaac Delphin (Ike) Rivera passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on March 25, 2019He was Born on August 1, 1929, in Monero, New Mexico to Juan Teodoro Rivera and Margarita Carrillo. He stood in Monero until he was 12 and then moved to Arboles with his family. He enjoyed playing baseball throughout his younger age and...

Mar 21, 2019

Trudy Rene Bazzill, 62,of Vallecito, Colorado, died 3/21/2019 Mercy Hospice House in Durango. Born 1/26/1957. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Bruce; son Morgan Smith; 3 step-children; 11 surviving siblings who love her and many church family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Jesse Thompson and Frank Becchetti. A service will...

Mar 20, 2019

Linda Everett, 64, of Durango, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on 3/20/2019. She will be greatly missed by her best friend and partner in crime of 37 years Donald Villers, daughter Jamie Schmitz and husband Tony Schmitz, son Toby Everett and girlfriend Sienna Rucker, all of her 4 legged kids, and many more family members...

Mar 17, 2019

Joyce Cathcart, 89, died March 17, 2019 in Durango, surrounded by sons Alan and Randall, all five grandchildren and husband of 70 years George. Waiting to receive her in heaven were son Brent, sister Janice and her parents. Joyce was born April 16, 1929 in Long Beach, California, attended Wilson High School and the University of Southern California. Joyce was...

Mar 15, 2019

John F. Emerson Jr. (Jack) was born on November 5 1942 to Mary and John Emerson in Albany, CA. He passed peacefully into God's arms on March 15 2019 at Sunshine Gardens Country Home in Durango, CO after a long fight with Lewy body dementia. Jack graduated from Grand Junction HS then attended Mesa Jr. College, also in Grand Junction....

Mar 15, 2019

Stanley "Bear" Williams passed away quietly on March 15, 2019 surrounded by the love of his family. Bear is a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. He was born to Wanda M. American Horse and John S. Williams on August 20, 1955 in Roosevelt, UT. Stanley was a graduate of Bayfield High School. During his high school years Bear...

Mar 14, 2019

Jarrett “Jerry” Fowler Cook, 81, of Bayfield, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 peacefully at home on his Pine River Valley Ranch. He was born September 3, 1937 to Charles Dean and Ruth (Fowler) Cook. He grew up in Redstone, CO and graduated from East Denver high school in 1957. He then attended the Spartan School of Aeronautics where shortly after...

Mar 11, 2019

John Roberton Brett died March 11, 2019 peacefully at the age of 84 in Durango, CO. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Anctil in 1999. John was born in Belvedere, CA on June 5, 1934. He graduated high school from Mount Carmel High in 1952. He married Sylvia Anctil on February 20, 1954. John lived in Durango...

Mar 10, 2019

GloriaMae Casias, 63, of Ignacio, Colorado, passed away March 10, 2019. She was born October 2, 1955 in Del Norte, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her father: Manuel Casias, mother: Carmelita Casias, and cousin Marie Sisneros. She is survived by her children: Littlewar (Lori) Casias, LaQuey (Damon) Lucero, and Paco Mounts; many siblings; grandchildren: Danika, Ethan, Ayden, Malina...

Mar 5, 2019

Wanda Ann Rivas, 66 gained her heavenly wings at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Mercy Medical Hospital in Durango, Colorado. Wanda was born January 12, 1953 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and was a lifelong member of the community. Wanda was a devoted wife and caretaker to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. Wanda was a mentor of...

Mar 5, 2019

Margaret Mae Angliss of Denver, Colorado 66, passed away peacefully in her sleep March 5, 2019. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Catherine Udick and her sister Susan Boyd. She is survived by her son Troy Vance and daughter Heather Monday (Vance) two stepdaughters Lori and Lisa Angliss and three granddaughters, Cora Monday, Sydney Monday and...

Mar 5, 2019

Maxine Brown, 75, of Durango and most recently Aztec, NM, left this earthly life on March 5, 2019 with her children by her side. Maxine was born to Juanita and “Mac” McCasland on October 3, 1943 in Carlsbad NM and was raised in Tucumcari NM. Maxine graduated in 1961 and attended Eastern New Mexico in Portales. She then went to...

Mar 3, 2019

Sally Ann Kufrin passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Pine Ridge Extended Care. She was 86 years old. Sally was born May 27, 1932, to Neal and Eleanor Sundin in Brookfield, Illinois. She grew up in Brookfield. Over her life she was married several times and to those marriages 4 wonderful children were given. In 1981 she moved to...

Feb 28, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Duane Christopher Suazo, 53, of Durango, Colorado on February 28, 2019. Duane was born in Durango on October 12, 1965 and was a lifelong resident. He attended area schools and school in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. He worked in local restaurants and was a member of the Southern Ute...

Feb 22, 2019