Obituaries

May 25, 2018

Sheryl L. Hyde Sheryl lost her valiant battle with cancer, surrounded by her family, on Friday the 25th of May. She was a life-long Durango area native, born September 9, 1949. She was a kind and beautiful soul who touched everyone she knew with love and grace. She attended the old Animas City Elementary School, Miller Jr. High and Durango...

May 25, 2018

Frank Alton "Bud" Dudek, 95 years old, of Durango, Colorado, passed away on May 25, 2018 in Durango. Bud is survived by his wife: Mary Ellen Dudek; children: Ron (Diana Bristoll) Dudek, Susan (Dick) Greene, Anita (Roy) Watson; Grandchildren: Richard (Nicole) Dudek, Sharie Hibbard, Reshanna Greene, Nicole Prairie, Keith (Wendy) and Kory Watson; Several great-grandchildren. A service will be held...

May 24, 2018

Carlos Lorenzo, “KILLLA”, Whiteman went to be with the creator on May 24, 2018. Carlos was born on the 29th of September 1999, in Durango, Colorado to Tara Vigil and George Whiteman Jr. He is survived by his only son, Zitayvius Red Hawk Richards, Grandparents; Darlene Frost, Pete and Marlene Vigil, Siblings; Jalisa Paul (Orion Watts), Jesse Vigil (Angel Vigil),...

May 23, 2018

Terrence “Terry” Scott Smith passed away peacefully on May 23rd of 2018, surrounded by family and friends in the comfort of his home. After many brave years of illness, he has left this world to carry on in another. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 3rd of 2018, beginning 12pm at 2010 CR 500—it is open...

May 23, 2018

Joseph "Charlie" Quintana passed away at home in Ignacio, surrounded by family, on May 23, 2018. Charlie was born in Durango November 4, 1926 to Eustaquio Quintana and Camilla Casias Quintana. Charlie married Betty Jo Cruz in 1962. Together they raised 4 children. Charlie worked construction for Archuleta County and worked his land as a farmer. He was very involved...

May 22, 2018

Longtime Durango resident William J. Krauser, M.D. died in Bradenton, Florida, on May 22, 2018. He was 94. He was born an only child to Elba and Elizabeth Krauser in Bushnell, Ill., on April 1, 1924. In 1947 he received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Illinois and performed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Shriners Hospital...

May 22, 2018

Anna L. Weaver passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at her daughter's home. She was 64 years old. Anna was born February 1st, 1954 at Mercy Hospital in Ignacio, Colorado to Ella Washington and Robert Buck Weaver. Anna was the youngest girl of thirteen children. Anna grew up in various locations some of which included Ignacio and Oklahoma but found...

May 16, 2018

Patrick Alexander Webb, 31 years, of Durango, Colorado, passes away on May 16, 2018 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Patrick was born on October 14, 1986 to Tracy Waggaman and Edward Jones Webb II. Patrick was survived by his parents Tracy Waggaman of Durango, CO and Edward Jones Webb II of Georgia; brother David Webb; sister Olivia Waggaman; and his...

May 16, 2018

Wilson "Bill" Arthur Gibbons went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. His wife of 72 years and his two daughters held his hands as he passed away. He was 92 years old. Bill was born on March 8, 1926 to Arthur and Nelda (Olmstead) Gibbons. Bill married Betty Louise Lounsbury on September 15, 1946 in Pasadena,...

May 15, 2018

Joycelyn Ann Dutchie passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center. She was 62 years old. Joycelyn was born September 25, 1955, to Joseph and Elizabeth Peabody, Sr. She grew up in Towaoc, Colorado and in her adulthood moved to Ignacio. She married Gilbert Dutchie in Aztec, NM, and raised 5 children together. Joycelyn served as a Tribal...

May 15, 2018

Lester Ronald Phillips passed away surrounded by family on May 15, 2018 at Mercy Medical Regional Center in Durango, Colorado. Lester was born to Franklin and Mary Jane Phillips on March 18, 1931 in Georgetown, NY. Lester was raised to have a strong work ethic and a strong belief in God. He serviced in the Army during the Korean War....

May 13, 2018

Nicholas Lee Bellino, 72, passed away on May 13, 2018, in Durango, Co. He was the beloved husband of Peggy. Born on March 12, 1946, in Durango, Nick was the son of Frank and Madeline Bellino. He graduated from Durango High School in 1965 and served in the Army for two years in Vietnam. He was a proud father and...

May 12, 2018

Dr. Christopher H. Isensee, age 84, died peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colorado on May 12, 2018. Throughout his life, he demonstrated his compassion through service to others. Prior to medical school, Chris graduated from Robstown High School (1951). He studied pre-medicine at Texas A&I Kingsville, and in 1958, graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from Baylor Medical School...

May 10, 2018

Vincent “Paul” Simon, Durango resident of 83 years, found peace on May 10, 2018. He was born at home on April 14, 1935 to Steve Simon and Marie Mercedes (Roracher) Simon. He graduated from Durango High School in 1952. After graduation, he owned and operated Basin Packing Company on Sawmill Road. For nearly 30 years, Basin Pack was a staple...

May 8, 2018

Patricia L. Crownover Born February 2, 1948 Manchester, New Hampshire Passed on May 8, 2018 Durango, Colorado Services to be held at Hood Mortuary 1231 E. 3rd Ave, Durango, Colorado 10:00 a.m. Saturday May 12, 2018 Memoriam to be held in Thornton, Colorado Holy Cross Catholic Church Date and time pending Patricia Louise Hart was born in Manchester, New Hampshire...

May 6, 2018

Clara Irene Martinez passed away, Sunday, May 6, 2018 in Pagosa Springs, surrounded by her family. She was 78 years old. Clara was born March 15, 1940 to Juan and Pablita Martinez in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She married Moises C. Martinez on June 28, 1959 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Pagosa Springs. The family made their...

May 6, 2018

Cynthia “Cyndie” Redford Smith passed away on May 6, 2018. She was born August 30, 1963, to William “Willie” and Susanna Redford of Tyler Texas. Cyndie graduated from Robert E. Lee High School-Tyler, Texas in 1981. Attended the University of Texas-Arlington, where she was an active member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority and graduated with a BA in Radio and...

May 6, 2018

Robert Anthony Thompson passed away Sunday, May 06, 2018, at his home. He was 54 years old. RT was born February 09, 1964, to Florence Williams and the late Rutherford Loneman Sr. as Melvin Williams. He was adopted by his late uncle William Salazar Thompson Sr. and late Doris Anne Red in Ignacio, Colorado. He was then taken to California...

May 6, 2018

James J. Jones of Ignacio passed away at Mercy Hospice House in Durango on May 7, 2018. Jim was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania to James and Agnes Jones on July 7, 1927. He attended the Kingston Public School and joined the Army during his senior year of high school. Jim was very proud of being a World War II Veteran....

May 4, 2018