Obituaries

Dec 29, 2017

On December 29, 2017, Carmen Valdez, lifetime resident of Pagosa Springs entered the gates of Heaven. Carmen was born on April 28, 1942 in Edith Colorado to Ruben and Lupita Valdez, she was the second of seven children. She attended Pagosa Springs High School and often said she graduated from the "University of Life." For seven years she worked at...

Dec 25, 2017

Dec 23, 2017

Owen “Shorty” Bell passed away on December 23, 2017 at his home in Pagosa Springs. Shorty was born to Henry and Letha Bell in Missouri. Shorty grew up in Pagosa Springs. At 21 years old he joined the Navy and served 4 years active duty and another 4 years in the reserves. Shorty married the love of his life, Emily...

Dec 21, 2017

Michael J. Arnold Michael J. Arnold was born on January 15, 1953, and raised in Southern California. The first thirty-three years of his life were spent in that area growing up, going through high school and attending trade schools to better his career in the construction industry. Michael was married to M'Liss Kinkade. In 1986, Michael moved from Southern California...

Dec 19, 2017

Long-time resident Frank Auderset joined his beloved wife Shirley in Heaven December 19, 2017, eight days before his 87th birthday. Frank was born in Gurmels Fribourg, Switzerland Dec. 27, 1930, the youngest of 10 children. He attended Catholic School and in 1954 received his diploma from the International Culinary School of Hospes in Berne Switzerland. He immigrated to Canada in...

Dec 19, 2017

David Scott Genge lived his life with love for his family, faith in God, and a quirky sense of humor. Born December 11, 1956, in Lincoln, Neb., he grew up primarily in Garden Grove, Calif., and graduated from Pacifica High School and Cal State Fullerton. He worked most of his career in accounting and information technology but recently enjoyed working...

Dec 7, 2017

Lloyd Moore was born to Lon and Faye Moore in Harrisonville, Missouri on September 30, 1941. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Betty Fowler, Mary Voelkel, Kenny Moore,and Billy Moore. His oldest brother, Charlie Moore,is still living in Harrisonville, MO. After graduating from High School he joined the Marine Corps and was stationed in Camp Pendelton; while he...

Dec 6, 2017

Dec 4, 2017

Dec 2, 2017

Lorraine Lopez, age 73, a long-time Alaskan passed away peacefully on December 2, 2017 at the Alaska Native Medical Center. She was born on January 23, 1944 in Ketchikan, Alaska to Leonard and Winifred Charles. She is the Granddaughter of John Wallace, and Great Granddaughter of Dwight Wallace both great Haida Chiefs and renowned Totem Pole carvers whose Totem Poles...

Dec 2, 2017

Lorraine Lopez, age 73, a long-time Alaskan passed away peacefully on December 2, 2017 at the Alaska Native Medical Center. She was born on January 23, 1944 in Ketchikan, Alaska to Leonard and Winifred Charles. She is the Granddaughter of John Wallace, and Great Granddaughter of Dwight Wallace both great Haida Chiefs and renowned Totem Pole carvers whose Totem Poles...

Dec 1, 2017

Dec 1, 2017

Susano R. "Don" Silva passed away on December 1, at home, surrounded by family. He was 72. A rosary will be recited on Wed., December 6, at 6 p.m., at St. Ignatius Catholic Church and a Mass will be celebrated on Thurs. December 7, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Ignacio West Cemetery. Don was born August 23, 1945...

Nov 29, 2017

Marcie Mae Paterson passed away peacefully at her home after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Marcie was born February 20, 1950 in Riverside, California to Johnie Pearl Pate and Charles Howard Ross. Marcie enjoyed her rural life in beautiful, southwest Colorado with her life partner Thomas Arthur and their beloved cats. Marcie was hard-working and owned her...

Nov 21, 2017

Thomas G. Petit passed away on November 21, 2017 at his home in Durango, Colorado. Tom is survived by his wife Nancy Petit. Tom is a graduate of the University of Santa Clara, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in business marketing and management and also earned an MBA from Pepperdine University. For more than 28 years, Tom...

Nov 19, 2017

Robert “Bob” Shawn Davoust, of Durango, CO, died surrounded by his loved ones on November 19, 2017 from multiple myeloma. He was 54. Bob was born June 2, 1963 in Grand Rapids, MI to June and Donald Davoust. He graduated from Portage Northern High School (Portage, MI), Ferris State University with a degree in Automotive Service Technology, and from Western...

Nov 18, 2017

The passing of a legend in his own time has been reported. Ralph “Plumber” Harold Davis, 79, passed away at his home in Arboles on November 18, 2017. Ralph was the son of Harold M. and Frances Eva Davis, born in a cabin at the Hot Springs in Pagosa Springs on March 28, 1938, where he was a life-time resident,...

Nov 15, 2017

Frederick Freeman Middleton Publicover, Jr. of Silverton, Colorado passed away on November 15, 2017. His leaving was peaceful and painless. He leaves behind his wife of 71 years, Elizabeth (Betty) J. Publicover. He was born in 1925 in Cambridge Mass. A Veteran of World War II, he entered the Marine Corps in 1942 as a 17 yr old recruit. He...

Nov 14, 2017

A bright light gone out to soon… Peter David Guerra died November 14, 2017, much too soon. He was a son to Pete and Susan Guerra, a brother to Isabelle and Olivia Guerra, and a friend to all. Peter was born in Durango on February 15, 2006 and immediately brought his light and joy to the world. He grew up...

Nov 8, 2017

Nancy R. Powell, age 67, of Pagosa Springs, CO., passed away November 8, 2017, after a long and brave battle with cancer. Born in San Diego, CA. January 16, 1950, Nancy graduated from Fontana High School, and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, and her Master’s Degree in Organizational Management. She opened up a successful Home Health...