Obituaries
Marva Wilson
Dec 25, 2016
Obituary for Marva Su "Su" Wilson (Stone) Marva Su Wilson passed away quietly on December 25, 2016, following almost 60 years of struggling with the complications of Multiple Sclerosis. She passed away surrounded with close family and friends. Marva Su will be remembered as a loving mother of four boys, wife of John Henry Wilson for nearly 50 years before...
Adrian Wade Jr
Dec 24, 2016
Obituary for Adrian B. "The Tiger" Wade Jr. The Tiger Has Gone. Adrian B. Wade Jr. passed away on December 24th, 2016. Adrian was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011 and had several types of treatments. His primary care physician with the Veterans Administration said "Adrian put up a good fight." Adrian was born in Animas City, just north of...
Mary Garcia
Dec 23, 2016
Mary Garcia, 80, of Durango, died 12/23/2016 Surrounded by her family. Born 3/16/1936. She is survived by her spouse: Mike Garcia; Children: Barbara, Charlotte (Tony), David and Carol Garcia; Grandchildren: Jason, Jessica, and Amelia Garcia; Great-grandchildren: Nathaniel, Mark, Destinee and Joseph Garcia; and Siblings: Sarah, Salamon, and Ben. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 29, 2016,...
Phillip McClendon
Dec 22, 2016
Obituary for Phillip Raymond McClendon Native Durangoan, Phillip Ray McClendon, died December 22, 2016 at the age of 78. His four daughters say their lives were enriched by knowing this kind and thoughtful man with a surprising sense of humor. They also learned about honesty, responsibility and taking care of family from him. Phil was born July 16, 1938 in...
Patricia Kuttler
Dec 22, 2016
Patricia L. Kuttler, 71 of Durango, CO, fought a courageous battle with cancer and passed away at home on December 22, 2016. She was known by many names including , “PK", "Peek", "Patti", Pat”, and "The Diner Waitress". Born March 6, 1945. She owned Hobbit Hole Pizza, and worked at Mama’s Boy & Durango Diner for many years. Patricia worked...
Blossom Lucas
Dec 20, 2016
Blossom Monte Lucas passed on December 20, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. Blossom was born in Ignacio, CO on March 19th, 1970 to Victoria Monte Gill. She was a Southern Ute tribal member and graduated from high school in Tucson, Arizona. Blossom earned her associate degree in massage therapy in Albuquerque, NM. In 2000 she met...
Laddie Taylor
Dec 17, 2016
Laddie Taylor passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016, at home in Canon City, CO. He was 56 years old. Laddie was born September 7, 1960, to Henry Taylor, Sr. and Victoria Waratza in Durango, CO. He grew up in Ignacio and has kept many of his childhood friends. He also lived in Denver and Albuquerque. Laddie suffered a motorcycle accident...
Esther Matuz
Dec 15, 2016
Esther M. Matuz passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at home, surrounded in love with her family. She was 88 years old. Esther was born January 15, 1928, to Serafin Gallegos and Eloisa (Martinez) Gallegos in Trujillo, Colorado. She grew up in Trujillo and Pagosa. She spent most of her life in Pagosa Springs. Esther was a member of...
Gladys Thompson
Dec 14, 2016
GLADYS E THOMPSON November 13, 1920 to December 14, 2016 Gladys Thompson passed away peacefully in her home In Durango on 12/14/2016 at the age of 96. She was born on November 13, 1920 as the sixth child of seven. She grew up on the family farm outside Braddock ND. She married Morris (Mo) Thompson in August 1945. She traveled...
Nellie Mestas
Dec 14, 2016
Nellie M. Mestas passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was 84 years old. Nellie was born May 4, 1932, to Henry Aragon and Eva L. Jacquez in Durango, Colorado. She is survived by her children; Lonnie (Louann),Vickie (Dale), Toby (Jeri), Betty (Fernando), Phillip (Michelle) and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded...
Beatrice Ugai
Dec 14, 2016
Obituary for Beatrice Mitsue Ugai (Nakada) Beatrice Mitsue Ugai passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at home surrounded by family. She was 94 years old. Beatrice was born November 23, 1922, to Harry and Yuki Nakada in Mitchell, Neb. She attended school at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and obtained a bachelor's degree. Then, Beatrice moved to Chicago to...
Debbie Maddon
Dec 12, 2016
Debbie Lynn (Williams) Maddon, 57, of San Marcos, Texas, passed away at her home on December 12, 2016 after a long and bravely fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born August 11, 1959 in Durango, CO, attending grade schools in Ignacio and then on to Las Vegas, NV. Debbie graduated from high school in Prescott, AZ in 1977. She...
Richard Vick
Dec 12, 2016
Just before sunrise on December 12, 2016, Richard Alan Vick died at his home in Oxford surrounded by loved ones, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was 62. Rich was born in Virginia on January 16, 1954, the youngest of four children. When he was nine, the family relocated to Riverside, California where his father, Fred Vick...
Dennis Ball
Dec 11, 2016
Obituary for Dennis Hubert "Denny" Ball Dennis “Denny” Hubert Ball passed away at his home in Durango from natural causes on Sunday, December 11, 2016 surrounded by his beloved family. Denny was the second child born to parents Beulah Pearl (Markham) Ball and Vernie Ball at home in Sumner, MI on April 10, 1930. Denny joined the US Air Force...
Angelo Aguilar
Dec 11, 2016
Obituary for Angelo "Archie" Aguilar Angelo Aguilar passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his house surrounded by family, he was 65 years old. Angelo was born August 24, 1951, to Lloyd Alex Aguilar and Delphia Garcia in Silverton, CO. Angelo was raised in Durango and graduated from Durango High School in 1970. He also attended Fort Lewis College, until...
Sgt. William Monte
Dec 10, 2016
Sgt. William John Monte, age 54, met his creator on December 10, 2016 at his residence in Fort Collins, CO. Johnny was born in Durango, CO on December 29, 1962 to Effie Red Monte and William J. Monte. He was a member of the Southern Ute Tribe. He grew up in Ignacio, CO and graduated from Ignacio High School. Johnny...
Frederick Folk
Dec 10, 2016
Fred Folk passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends at his home in Bayfield, CO on December 10, 2016. Fred graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in Shillington, PA in 1962. He was a classic car enthusiast, devoted to his Fords. He was a member of the Reading Society of Model Engineers and co-founder of the Durango Railroad Historical...
Patrick Luna
Dec 10, 2016
Obituary for Patrick R. Luna Patrick R. Luna, 55 years, of Durango, CO, died 12/10/2016 at Four Corners Health Care Center. Born 12/17/1960. Our beloved brother loved the Broncos and is survived by siblings Olivia Sandoval, Jose Montoya, Juan Luna, Tony Luna, Rosemary Bowen, Theresa Luna, Margie Carbajal, & Priscilla Luna; many nieces & nephews. Preceded by his parents; brothers...
Suzanne Burns
Dec 8, 2016
Obituary for Suzanne Ilene "Sue" Burns Suzanne Burns, 70, of Durango, Colorado, passed away December 8, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born September 19, 1946. Suzanne and her family grew up on a fruit farm near Traverse City, Michigan and she and her siblings loved farm life and the responsibility it taught each of them. She graduated from...
Margaret Horner
Dec 6, 2016
Obituary for Margaret Mary Horner (Davis) Margaret Mary (Davis) Horner, 63, of Durango, Colorado, died on December 6, 2016 at home. She was born on October 22, 1953 in Colorado. Margaret worked at the Durango Walmart prior to retirement. She was a best friend to her daughter, Vallie, and to many close friends. No services will be held.
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