Obituaries

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...

Nov 6, 2017

Dorothy Jean Mazidi, 74, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2017. She was born September 2, 1943. Beloved mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by those that knew her and loved her. May she be forever at peace. A service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, November 17, 2017 at The...

Nov 3, 2017

Vicente Manuel Lucero, 26, went to be with our Lord on Friday, November 3rd, 2017. He was born on February 23,1991 to Louella Trujillo and Joseph Lucero of Durango, Colorado. He spent his entire life in Durango, Colorado and he had a great love for his family, his Lord and the Denver Broncos. Vicente was full of life and he...

Nov 1, 2017

Manda Burger passed away on Wednesday, November 1st, 2017. She was 38 years old. Manda was born October 9, 1979, to Teddie and Sue Ullom. Manda grew up in Hesperus, Colorado and attended Durango High school. She received her bachelor’s degree in visual communications at Westwood College. Manda was a dedicated worker at Vantiv Integrated Payments as a workforce manager....

Oct 30, 2017

Larry Bruton, born February 24, 1938 to Glenn and Venice Hallock Bruton of Delta, Colorado, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at age 79. Cause of death was due to complications of heart disease. Mr. Bruton spent his youth in Delta, participating in the many farming and ranching activities of his extended family. Following high school in 1956, he became...

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...