Obituaries

Oct 29, 2017

Henry M. "Bo" Dittmar, Sr. died peacefully in his home Sunday, October 29, 2017 with his loving wife Georgie and his son by his side. Henry had been battling lymphoma cancer. Henry was born June 6, 1929 in Pueblo, CO and then moved to a farm east of Ignacio at the age of 12 in 1941. In 1959 Henry married...

Oct 28, 2017

Elizabeth "Betty" Bowden passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Four Corners Health Care Center at the age of 89 years. Elizabeth was born January 23, 1928, to Erskin Boyce Prose and Lillian Eliza Eden in Medford, Oregon. At a young age, Betty and her family moved to Durango, where she later graduated high School. On August 18, 1947, Betty...

Oct 27, 2017

Arthur Archuleta, Jr. (Archie) passed away at his home on September 27, 2017. A lifelong resident of Durango, he was born April 14, 1953 to Sadie and Arthur Archuleta, Sr. Archie was a well respected electrician for Arthur's Electric, a successful business he ran with his father for over 30 years. Archie enjoyed working with his hands. He rebuilt auto...

Oct 21, 2017

Nicki Jean Elmore (Gardner) was called to her final resting place early in the morning October 21, 2017. After a long battle with COPD, Nicki passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home outside of Bayfield, CO. Mrs. Elmore was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She leaves behind her husband, Willie Elmore of Bayfield; daughter, Rae Jean...

Oct 18, 2017

William “Bill” Elwood Nelson passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017, he was found in his sleep at his home in Vallecito. He was 64 years old. Bill was born September 17, 1953, to Leroy and Thelma (Hall) Nelson in Brooklyn, NY. In 1973, Bill moved to Durango, Colorado, to attend Fort Lewis College under a football scholarship. After college, he...

Oct 14, 2017

Carol Lee VanDyke, 71 of Denver, Colorado passed away Saturday October 14, 2017 after a brief illness. Carol was born in Durango, Colorado May 22, 1946 to John and Lillie Fresquez (Lopez). The family moved from SW Colorado to Denver that same year and her 2 sisters Charlotte and Jeraldine were born in 1947 and 1948 respectively. Carol is survived...

Oct 13, 2017

Jeremiah Lee, “J Lee”, beloved son, father, brother and friend passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at the age of 42. Jeremiah was born October 14, 1974, to Wayne and Carol Lee in Durango, Colorado. He grew up in Durango and graduated from Durango High School in 1993. While in High School he was on the wrestling team and played...

Oct 12, 2017

Obituary for Sharon Lee Hieronymus Sharon Lee Hieronymus of Mancos, Colorado passed away October 12, 2017 at The Valley inn. She was born on August 5, 1946 in Lamar, Colorado to Murl H. Hieronymus and Ellen Mayhew Hieronymus. She grew up on a farm northeast of Lamar. Sharon was the youngest of five children. She attended Hopewell Elementary School and...

Oct 11, 2017

Oct 11, 2017

Phyllis N. Gurule, 88, of Durango, Colorado, died 10/11/2017 Durango, Colorado, with her husband at her side. Born 9/7/1929. She is survived by husband: Ben Gurule; children: Mike Hogelin, Gayle Barela, Debi Baksa, & Benjamin Lee Gurule; and many grandchildren, great, & great-great-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Lori Ruple, her parents, & siblings: Dixie and Danny. "She loved us well"....

Oct 11, 2017

Mark Jungen, 53, of Durango, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Beloved son of James and Janice Jungen. Devoted brother of Jeff (Paula) Jungen, Cathy (Bob) Durham, Eric (Patty) Jungen, and Sara (Mike) McVaugh. Also survived by loving nephews Brandon Jungen, Nick Jungen, Zander Jungen, Hayden Jungen, Jordan Durham, and Jonah Durham, and nieces Jessica McVaugh, Emily McVaugh,...

Oct 9, 2017

She is survived by brother Thomas Melchior, sister-in-law Sandy Melchior, son Daniel Bedard, and nieces Tracy Roybal, Jennifer Thomas, and Kathryn Shinder.

Oct 9, 2017

Jose Eugenio Cordova passed away Monday, October 9th, 2017, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Denver. He was 85 years old. A rosary will be recited at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on October 13th, 2017 at 6pm., a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 14th,2017 at 8:45 am, also at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial...

Oct 8, 2017

Rosalie D. Martinez, of Chromo Colorado was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Rosalie was born June 22, 1947 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to Carlos and Floripa Martinez. On February 8, 1965 she married John O. Martinez. Our mom loved going to the movies, the casino, shopping and spending time with her children. She...

Oct 2, 2017

Anna Marie Maez, 72, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 2, 2017. Anna was born April 14, 1945 in Durango, Colorado to Ross and Lucy Maestas. She graduated from Pagosa Springs Highschool in 1963. On September 28, 1968 she married the love of her life, George Maez. Anna loved bingo, casinos,...

Oct 2, 2017

Missy Dawn Tozer passed away Monday, October 2, 2017, at San Juan Regional Medical Center. She was 36 years old. Missy was born June 18, 1981, to Johnny and Debra Henry in San Angelo, TX. She married Michael Tozer on April 4, 2004 in Farmington, NM. She was a homemaker and a proud mother of their three children: Jada, Mikayla...

Oct 2, 2017

Clara S. “Maxine” Barnes, 95, formerly of Durango passed away, Monday, October 2, 2017 in Clarksville, Texas. Clara was born March 10, 1922 in Red Mesa to Harvey and Sylvia DeLuche. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters. Graveside services will be held Monday, October 16, 2017 at 11:00am at Greenemount Cemetery. Clara is...

Oct 1, 2017

Stephen G. “Steve” Madril passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017, surrounded by family. Steve was born September 7, 1956, to Robert and Midge (Ruybal) Madril in Alamosa, Colorado. Steve grew up in Alamosa, but graduated from Durango High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1976 and was honorably discharged in 1980. While in service, Steve was a...

Sep 29, 2017

Cleo Garcia, 93 years, of Ignacio, Colorado, died 9/29/2017 surrounded by family at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Born 5/1/1924. Cleo is survived by her grandson Robert Lopez and numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. She was preceded by her husband Edwin Scofield, her 10 brothers & 2 sisters, and her daughter Patricia Pacheco. She loved living in Ignacio and loved her...

Sep 28, 2017

Rose Maude (Self) Smith, 85, died peacefully at home on August 28, 2017. She was born July 30, 1932 in Falfa, Colorado on the Self Ranch to Howard C. and Florence M. (Rea) Self, longtime residents of Florida Mesa. Rose was the middle child with older brothers Charles and Ivan and younger brother LeRoy and sister ELaine. During her younger...