Obituaries
Willo Brown
Nov 25, 2018
Willo Jean Baird was born at home in Pedernal, New Mexico on September 8, 1932. Her parents were Foster E. "Bill" and Bertha Dorrell Baird. The family moved to Aztec, NM when she was 16 years old. She graduated from Aztec High School and then attended NMSU where she met the love of her life, Alton K. "Casey" Brown. They...
Mary Downey
Nov 21, 2018
It is with great sadness that Debi Marti and Devin Downey announce the passing of their beloved mother Mary Downey in Durango in the early hours before Thanksgiving Day, just a few days shy of her 89th birthday. Born Mary Irene Tillson in Elmira, New York, Mary lived a life full of music, travel, family, and of course, her beloved...
Mary Maehr
Nov 15, 2018
Mary Lou (Harper) Maehr, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by all four of her children on November 15th, 2018, ending a several year struggle with dementia. Born September 2, 1932 in Chicago, IL. Mary Lou was the daughter of Robert M. Harper and Margaret (Sackville) Harper, of East Moline, IL. She lived most of her childhood in the Midwest. She...
Josephine Ponikvar
Nov 12, 2018
After a full life, Josephine went to the Lord on November 12, 2018. She was 99. Josephine was born in Leadville, Colorado to Mary (nee Fear) and Joseph Plut on February 27, 1919. She was the 12th child and youngest in the family. She had fond memories growing up in the small mining community. Her father died when she was...
Phyllis Young
Nov 9, 2018
Phyllis Irene Young passed away restfully at the Mercy Hospice House in Durango, Colorado on November 9, 2018 at the age of 91, four months after being diagnosed with cancer. Phyllis was born October 4, 1927 in Munden, Kansas, the second child of George Washington Strnad and Jessie Lorene Hudson. She traveled over Wolf Creek Pass on a gravel road...
Phyllis Young
Nov 9, 2018
Phyllis I. Young Obituary Phyllis Irene Young passed away restfully at the Mercy Hospice House in Durango, Colorado on November 9, 2018 at the age of 91, four months after being diagnosed with cancer. Phyllis was born October 4, 1927 in Munden, Kansas, the second child of George Washington Strnad and Jessie Lorene Hudson. She traveled over Wolf Creek Pass...
Emilie Wilson
Nov 9, 2018
Emilie Joyce Wilson, 78 years, of Ignacio, Colorado, died 11/9/2018 at her home. Born 4/9/1940. Emilie was born in Silverton, CO. She loved the Lord, her family & the San Juan Mts. She was a cheerful lady who made friends easily. She worked 24 yrs at the Rocky Mt. Chocolate Factory . Survived by her children Jackie, Kimberly & Kevin...
William Stewart
Nov 3, 2018
William Cooter Stewart July 14,1953 – November 3, 2018 Well buckaroos and buckarettes, my time here in this body has bagged its last rodeo, sunrise, sunset, mountain peak, ocean break, spring, summer, fall and has settled in on winter. I have set sail on the great mystery and journey that I have pondered on for quite some time. I was...
Esther Moore
Nov 1, 2018
Esther passed away peacefully the morning of Nov. 1, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born to Jack and Clara Wellington on January 27, 1926 in Glenwood Springs, CO. She spent her early years on the family ranch near Edwards, CO. After living in several towns along the Western Slope Esther moved to Durango in the early 1950s....
Archibald Gray Jr
Oct 29, 2018
Archibald Duncan Gray Jr. passed away on 29 October 2018 at the age of 80 in Durango, Colorado after a period of ill-health during which he showed great courage. He leaves behind his loving family: his wife, Nina Gray, four sons, Duncan III, Matthew Hill, Joseph Sharp and Michael Branch, and two grandchildren, Archie and Arwen. He is also survived...
Florence Williams
Oct 29, 2018
Florence Williams passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at home. She was 76 years old. Florence was born November 1, 1941, to Joseph Spencer Williams and Jane Thompson in Ignacio, CO. She grew up in Ignacio and graduated from St. Euphrasia High School in Denver, CO, at the age of 16. She traveled to California for training and vocational education...
Concetta "Connie" Trontel
Oct 26, 2018
CONCETTA (Connie) BONAVENTURA TRONTEL Connie Trontel passed away on October 26, 2018 at the age of 98. She was born on May 2, 1920 to Dominick and Maude Bonaventura in Durango, Colorado. She graduated from Durango High School in 1937. After graduation she moved to Silverton, Colorado, where she worked at the family owned Buttercup Bakery. Some of her fondest...
Jane Steele
Oct 24, 2018
Jane Alter Steele, 65, of Durango, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, at home. She was born February 1, 1953, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Bernard and Hazel Alter. She married Louis Steele on Aug. 18, 1974, in Strawberry Point, Iowa. Jane graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1971, and she received her B.A. degree in art education from the University...
Marjorie Pound
Oct 22, 2018
Marjorie Genie Pound passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, at a family members home in Kline, Colorado. She was 87 years old. Genie was born March 16, 1931, to Basil and Enid (Brush) Ellisand in Howesville, Indiana. She moved to Blackhawk, Indiana in the Mid-1940's. She graduated from Blackhawk Highschool. Genie worked at the Vigo County Court House and Maumee...
Steven Medina
Oct 19, 2018
On October 19, 2018 Steven Brian Medina was surrounded by those he loved when his Heavenly Father called him forever home. Steven was born May 22, 1989 to Philbert & Marie Medina in Durango, Colorado. His loving parents and siblings Nicole, Lawrence, Malissa and Anthony made his childhood adventurous and filled with joy. Growing up Steven made friends easily, always...
Bonnie Fender-Tait
Oct 13, 2018
Bonnie Michelle Fender-Tait, 47,of Arizona City, AZ, died on Saturday, October 13, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 18, 1970 to Bob and Karen Fender in Evergreen Park, Illinois. She is survived by her son: Matthew Tait; parents: Bob and Karen Fender; brother: Bobbie Fender; significant other: Tony Mank; many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. "We...
Shirley Qualls
Oct 12, 2018
Shirley Qualls, of Ignacio, after a short battle with lung cancer, passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on October 12, 2018. She was five days short of her 80th birthday. Though born in Texas, Shirley adored her adopted state. She considered herself a true Coloradan, having spent the latter forty-six years of her life here. An unapologetic...
Donna Rowe
Oct 9, 2018
Donna Marie Thomas was born to Victoria Ruth Thomas née Worden and Francis John Thomas on May 7, 1939, in Denver, CO. It was the beginning of a life that those who knew her to consider to be a blessing beyond words. As the youngest of three children, she was no coward. She once claimed to school chums that she...
Dr. Barry Hillmer
Oct 8, 2018
Dr. Barry Hillmer died at home on Monday, October 8, 2018 after a long battle with heart disease at the age of 79. He was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. Barry completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by his Medical Degree at the University of Nebraska, where he met and married Cynthia Lee Grimm, his...
Peter Vasquez
Oct 4, 2018
Peter Felix Vasquez was born August 9, 1949. Peter was a loving brother, grandpa, great grandpa, uncle, primo, supportive family man, and most importantly father! His roots run deep through Pagosa Springs and Pagosa Junction. The beginning of his life started in his early twenties when he was blessed with his beautiful baby girl Shana. His legacy then continued with...
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