Obituaries
James Mead
Apr 20, 2019
James "Jim" Ervin Mead passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Mercy Hospice House. He was 83 years old. Jim was born October 16, 1935, to Robert and Anna (Tushar) Mead in Durango, Colorado. He is a fifth generation Mead in the Animas Valley. He attended Hermosa Elementary and graduated from Durango High School. He attended college at the old...
James Atwood Sr
Apr 19, 2019
Jim lived in Durango, CO for 20 years where he was able to design & build his "dream" Craftsman House on County Road #250. Known as the Dragon Fly House. Jim also helped many people design or remodel their dream houses. He was a man with many talents & trades, from sewing a new bedspread & curtains to laying bricks....
Ali Sabeti
Apr 17, 2019
Ali Sabeti left this world on April 17th, 2019 at the age of 78 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. He was born on September 28th, 1940 at the Swedish Embassy in Teheran, Iran. In 1960 Ali landed in Chicago, Illinois with in his pocket and knowing only three words of English: please, coffee, thank you....
Linda Sheets
Apr 13, 2019
Linda Marie Sheets, 66, of Durango, passed away in her sleep Saturday, April 13, 2019 at home. She was born April 13, 1953 to Harold and Patricia Sheets in North Platte, Nebraska. She grew up in North Platte, McCook, Nebraska, La Junta, Colorado and Durango. The family moved to Durango in 1967 and she graduated from Durango High in 1971....
Chuck Sullivan
Apr 12, 2019
Today we remember the life of Chuck Sullivan and we celebrate what he meant to us all. Charles Rene Sullivan was born on May 23, 1946 in Salida, Colorado to Joseph Jackman and Alisha Mergleman Jackman. Chuck was later adopted by David Sullivan. Chuck was the eldest of five children. Pat (now passed away), Peggy, Roxanne and Sherri. David worked...
David Engler
Apr 12, 2019
David H. Engler, son of Paris and Elizabeth Engler, was gathered in the arms of Jesus on April 12, 2019. He is survived by the love of his life, Evelyn (Rathjen) Engler, daughters - Jolene McCaw (David), Connie Pringle (John) and Carolann Parsons; grandchildren Sarah McCaw, Jessica Tarrant (Lance), David McCaw (Crystal), Ethan McCaw (Snowie), Joshua Pringle, Caleb Pringle (Daisy),...
Marjorie Evans
Apr 12, 2019
Margie passed away at the Hospice House of Mercy on 4/12/19 and will be missed by all that new her.
Barbara Scott
Apr 11, 2019
Born Barbara June Johnson July 10, 1928 in Pagosa Springs to Robert and Irene Johnson and passed away April 11, 2019 In Bloomfield New Mexico. Shortly after graduation from Pagosa High School, she married Kenneth Hotz. The union was short-lived but produced a son, Robert Wayne, who later took the name of her second husband, Robert D. Pfalmer. This marriage...
Orville Akins
Apr 10, 2019
Orville Grant Akins passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on April 10, 2019. He was born in Hesperus Colorado, the sixth son of Mary V. and Miles O. Akins. He grew up hunting, fishing, and helping out at his uncles’ general store. In 1942 he joined the Army Air Corps and was assigned to the 15th Airforce...
Travis Schield
Apr 4, 2019
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Travis Schield, April 4th, 2019. In this time of grief, we remember him by the memories he shared with us. Though the loss of Travis was too soon, Travis lived a full life. Born December 20, 1964, in Waverly Iowa, he grew up in Colorado with his beloved siblings, Tracy Toner,...
Marie Jefferson
Apr 3, 2019
Marie Jefferson passed away Wednesday, April 03, 2019, surrounded by family. She was 49 years old. Marie was born July 24, 1969, to Joe Sabino Archuleta and Mary Aurora Trujillo in Durango, Colorado. She lived near Tiffany and the Ignacio area all of her life. She graduated from Ignacio High School in 1988. She managed the Patio Restaurant for 8...
Christopher Harrell
Apr 1, 2019
The world lost a legend. Christopher Reagan Harrell (affectionately known as Skinny) is no longer with us on this earth. He died unexpectedly in Telluride, Colorado, on April 1st, 2019. Skinny is survived by his parents Mike Harrell and Christine Harrell Sable; stepfather Brad Sable; brother Parker Harrell; grandmother Bobbie Sue Harrell; girlfriend Ashley Frizzola and dog Chewy; and numerous...
Rose Farley
Apr 1, 2019
Rose Mary Farley, 85,of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 1, 2019. Born 12/19/1933. Survived by her daughter Audrey (Tony) Harwig, 4 granddaughters; Amber, Aspyn, Autumn, and Ariah. Her son Steve Higgins and many extended family members. Rose Mary will be dearly missed. A service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at...
Ferdinand Weits
Mar 30, 2019
Born in The Netherlands, “Opa” Fred immigrated to Wisconsin with his family at the age of 18. In the Army, stationed in Colorado Springs, he met his first wife, together they had four children. He was a skilled engineer with 30 patents in his name and worked on many others. He retired to Durango where he pursued his hobby as...
Shirley McIntosh
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...
Priscilla Warren
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...
Edward Brennan
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...
Jeffrey Rozean
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...
Mitchell Crom
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...
Isaac Rivera
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...
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