Obituaries

Aug 5, 2017

Roger A. Hillmeyer, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on August 5th, 2017. Roger was born in Watkins, MN on November 22, 1939. When he was 4 his family moved to Cokato, MN where he lived through his high school years and again after his military service. While in high school he joined the Army Reserve. He...

Aug 3, 2017

Aug 3, 2017

Adelia Mestas, 83, of Durango, Colorado, passed away on August 3, 2017 at home, surrounded by family. She was born on December 22,1933 to Ascension and Pedro Mestas in New Mexico. Survived by sons: Raymond (Berlinda) & Ray (Jean) ; Grandchildren: Jeremiah (Heather), McKenzie & Belinda (Shannon); Siblings: Neomie Albo, Amador Tucson & Theresa Amato; Great-grandchildren: Bradley (Abbigail), Jeremy, Emery,...

Aug 3, 2017

Rosana “Rose” Archuleta passed away on August 3, 2017 at 9:50 p.m. at Four Corners Nursing Home, at the young age of 92. She was born one of five girls in the area now known as Tiffany-Arboles, Colorado to Jose Anacleto Sisneros and Maria Emelia (Archuleta). She grew up in this rural area learning to farm and tend to all...

Jul 28, 2017

William Joseph Rouke, 91, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 in Pagosa Springs, CO. William (Bill) was born April 27, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, to Frank & Francis Rouke. He graduated from Cass Technical High School in Detroit and worked as a draftsman for Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, the oldest architectural offices in America. He attended Wayne State University...

Jul 27, 2017

Joe T. Silva, longtime resident of Durango, Colorado went to the big fishing hole in the sky with his loving family by his side on July 21, 2017 at the age of 96. Joe was born on April 16, 1921 in Trinidad, Colorado to Jose de la Paz and Juanita (Rael) Silva. Joe grew up and attended school in Trinidad,...

Jul 23, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Dendy Patch, 97, of Houston, Mississippi, passed away on July 23, 2017, in Pagosa Springs, CO. She was born in the community of Anchor, Chickasaw County, MS on Sept 24, 1919 to William Sidney Dendy and Pearl Springer Dendy. After skipping the 8th grade, she graduated with honors from Houston High School and then got her college degree...

Jul 18, 2017

Ernie came into the family in the late summer of 1945, I entered just before Christmas of 1946. Ernie was born in Ohio and I was born in California. We were, like our oldest brother, Bucky, Marine BRATS. Although Dad left the Corps in 1951, it was never far from his thoughts. We learned posture, responsibility, dependability, respect and patriotism...

Jul 17, 2017

Myra Budd died in her home on July 17, 2017. She was 76 years old. Myra was born in Farmington, NM to Ardie and Ida Simpson who preceded her in death, along with her brother, Walter Gene Simpson and a grand-daughter, Bobbie Salisbury. Her final days were spent surrounded by loved ones that Myra had touched in so many ways...

Jul 15, 2017

Richard Peterson, 81, died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at his home on July 15, 2017. Richard was born and raised in New Jersey and educated at Cornell and Harvard. He moved to Colorado in 1963, where he began his long standing business career. He was the CEO of Vail Associates from 1970-1977, where he led the company during a...

Jul 13, 2017

Obituary for Hannah Plimack (Scher) Hannah Plimack passed away July 13, 2017, in Durango, surrounded by her family. She was born in Waycross, Georgia on January 16, 1927. Hannah loved spending time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed cooking for her family during traditional Jewish holidays. Hannah was a lover of art and gardening. She played bridge and...

Jul 12, 2017

Robert J. Olson passed away on July 12, 2017. He was the son of Melvin and Inez Olson born in Durango on February 8, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 63 years, Clara, his daughter Martha Clara and his sister Clover (Francis) Greene. He is survived by his sons Richard (Gail) Olson and Roger...

Jul 10, 2017

Bradley Stephen Townsend passed away Monday, July 10, 2017, surrounded by family. He was 57 years old. Brad was born September 14, 1959, to Arnold Edward Townsend, Jr. and Carla Annette Winter in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up in Mableton, GA and attended Pebblebrook High School. Brad attended Carrollton technical college where his skillsets led to a career in Propane...

Jul 9, 2017

Obituary for Leroy Robert Cotton Leroy R. Cotton passed away peacefully Sunday, 7/9/2017 at Four Corners Health Care Center. He was born in Pagosa Springs, CO 10/10/1955. Leroy's life was spent outdoors where he loved to camp, hunt, fish, cut wood & spend time with family & friends. Leroy enjoyed life & lived on his own terms. He had many...

Jul 9, 2017

Obituary for Tiffany Ramona Box Howe Tiffany Ramona Box Howe passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017, at San Juan Regional Medical Center, NM. She was 29 years old. Tiffany was born March 30, 1988 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, CO. She is the daughter of Don and Paula Howe and the youngest of 7 children. She was raised...

Jul 7, 2017

Donald E. Demarest, longtime Hesperus resident, died of natural causes July 7, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center at age 95. Don was born April 10, 1922 in Englewood N.J. After high school graduation he worked at Tiffany’s in New York City. He would eat lunch in Central Park and dream about living in the country, eventually leading him to...

Jul 6, 2017

Gilbert Joseph Litz, 84 years, of Ignacio, CO, passed away peacefully in Durango on 7/6/2017. Gilbert is survived by his son Randall Litz; daughter Twyla Casados; grandchildren Leandro & Landis Litz; and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents Valvina Salazar & Pete Litz; son Gilbert Jr.; and his siblings Dave, Andy, & Mary. Gilbert was a...

Jul 4, 2017

Charles "Charlie" R. Guarino On July 4, 2017, Charles Guarino, 72, of Durango, died at Mercy Regional Medical Center due to a heart attack. Charlie was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 11, 1945 to Frank and Rose Guarino. He graduated from City College of NY with a Masters in Electrical Engineering and from Virginia Tech with a Masters in...

Jul 3, 2017

Obituary for Susan Kolb (McDonald) Susan Kolb, 74, of Ignacio, Colorado, passed away on July 1, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, with her husband, Jim, at her side. She was born on August 18, 1942 to Francis and Mary (Skiles) McDonald in Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Jim Kolb; children: Lisa Collier, Mike Corrado and Laura Russo;...

Jun 25, 2017

Robert Lee Hawley passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Pagosa Springs, CO. He was 96 years old. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 3 pm and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Robert was born January 17, 1921, to Oscar Lee Hawley and Nannie Bell (Clark) Hawley in Rockwood, Texas....