Obituaries
Diane Jessen
May 9, 2016
Diane Yvonne Jessen, 76 of Bayfield, Colorado passed away at Mercy Regional Medical Center on May 9, 2016. Diane was born in Pulaski, Iowa on July 24th, 1939 to Edith & Dale Murphy. She married Ronald Edward Jessen July 17, 1971. Diane worked and retired as an Administrative Assistant for the Uniformed Services Benefit Association and enjoyed participating in gardening,...
Thomas Huber
May 6, 2016
Thomas Artyom Huber died on May 6, 2016 at St. Mary’s hospital in Grand Junction after being hit by a car the night before. Thomas was born Artyom Kostyuk to Valeriy Ivanovych and Lyudmyla Olexandrivna Kostyuk in Poltava, Ukraine on June 28, 1996. He moved to the village of Zorivka as an infant where he was raised primarily by his...
Thorn Mayes
May 5, 2016
Obituary for Thorn Mayes Thorn Mayes, 85, passed away on May 5, 2016 at his home in Durango. Thorn was born June 11, 1930. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1952 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked at GE, IBM and Honeywell. Thorn loved traveling the southwest and settled in Durango in 1983. He was...
Wesley Hickman
May 4, 2016
Obituary for Wesley J. Hickman Wesley J.Hickman, 39, of Hesperus, died on May 4, 2016. He was born on June 25, 1976. He is survived by his mom and dad Vina & Tim Meador; sibling Chandle (Miguel) Gomez; grandpa Ambrose Hickman; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to La Plata County Humane Society....
Susanne Roche
May 2, 2016
Obituary for Susanne "Sue" Roche Susanne Roche passed away at Mercy Regional Medical Center on May 2, 2016, from long term complications from living with diabetes all her life. “Sue” was born in Chicago, IL on December 2, 1955 to Frank and Dolores (Lindner) Schneller. She graduated from Ft. Morgan High School of Ft. Morgan, CO. Sue married William Roche...
Kenneth Morris
May 1, 2016
Eula Mae Morris passed away peacefully at Four Corners Health Care Center 7/25/2016 at the age of 90 years. Eula Mae was born in New Mexico on 10/7/1925 to Laurence & Sarah Eula Marker. Eula Mae married Kenneth Leo Morris who passed shortly before her on 5/1/2016. Kenneth was born 12/2/1927 to Louis and Irene Morris. He is survived by...
Russel Shablo
Apr 30, 2016
Russel A. “Rusty” Shablo, age 25, passed away on April 30, 2016. Rusty had a beautiful heart and spirit and his laugh and smile was contagious to those around him. Rusty often thought of others before himself as was the case before he left us. He was more concerned about how sad his loved ones would be instead of the...
Richard Peavey
Apr 28, 2016
Richard Leroy Peavey passed away peacefully in his home near Durango, April 28, 2016. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on July 19, 1946, to Stephen and Janet Peavey of Dewitt, IA. Rich grew up in Davenport, IA and attended Assumption High School where he lettered in football and wrestling. His love and pursuit of sports earned him a scholarship...
Merilyn Delaney
Apr 25, 2016
Merilyn L. Delaney passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 25, 2016. Merilyn was born to Harry & Meredith Edinger. She was a great wife, Mother, and teacher. She loved all of her children, grandchildren, and all of her students through her 30 years as a school teacher. She is survived by Mike Delaney her husband of 45 years;...
James Hook Jr
Apr 20, 2016
Obituary for James William Hook Jr. James William Hook, Jr., 78, of Aztec, NM, died 4/20/2016 at home. Born 1/16/1938 in Silverton. He is survived by his wife, Ruby D. (Wilson) Hook of Aztec, children: Julia (Melvin) Lewis of Mancos, CO, & Robert John Hook of Silverton; grandchildren: Johnathan & Robin Lewis; great-grandchildren: Samantha Lewis & Johnathan Lewis, Jr.; &...
Mary "Ora" Archuleta
Apr 19, 2016
Obituary for Mary "Ora" Archuleta Mary "Ora" Archuleta passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at home, surrounded by family. She was 78 years old. Mary was born February 8, 1938, to Victoriano and Avelina (Valdez) Trujillo in Tiffany, Colorado. She is survived by her children: Joseph, Marie Jefferson, Ramoncita, Rick and Juan; Siblings: Patricio Trujillo, Gloria White, Benjie Lopez and...
Mia Martinez
Apr 18, 2016
Mia was the most beautiful, energetic little girl who loved to sing and dance. She had a contagious laugh and a willingness to learn and help people. Mia loved her brothers and sisters very much. She was a great student, loved to draw and color, and always saw the humor in things. She left us way too early and will...
Marilyn Zellitti
Apr 15, 2016
Marilyn Gayle Zellitti, age 81, died Friday, April 15, 2016 in Durango, Colorado. She was born in Pierre, South Dakota on July 30, 1934 to William and Gladys Foukas. After her father’s death, Marilyn helped her mother care for her two younger brothers. She worked as a Page at the State Capitol Building in Pierre until her graduation from high...
Marguerite Mannelly
Apr 13, 2016
Marguerite ( Cissy Doherty ) Mannelly 86 of Durango, Colorado died April 13,2016. Cissy was born in Oak Park, IL. October 15,1929. She graduated from Colorado College in 1949, married James P. Mannelly, Mother of seven children and seventeen grandchildren. Her rich faith lead her to be a life long participant in Catholic Affairs. Preceded in death by sons Patrick...
Robert Baird
Apr 12, 2016
Robert D. “Bob” Baird, 69 years, of Durango, CO, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, surrounded by friends and family at home. Bob was born on October 20, 1946 to Kenneth and Margaret Baird and grew up in Marvel, CO. Bob was proud of his military service. He married Marge, the love of his life, in November, 1985. Bob...
Daniel Paxton
Apr 11, 2016
Dan Paxton passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, at home. He was 75 years old. Visitation will occur at Hood Mortuary Chapel on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at Hood Mortuary Chapel and Pastor Bob Ross will officiate. Cremation will follow. Dan was born June...
William Facker
Apr 8, 2016
William “Wild Bill” Facker 92, passed away Friday April 8, 2016, at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Bill was born to Harold Fay Facker and Jessie Jewel Menifee Facker on January 27, 1924 in Shamrock, Oklahoma and was raised lovingly by stepmother Dora Trindle Facker after his mother’s passing in 1928. He was one of six children,...
Ruth Lambo
Apr 5, 2016
Ruth Elaine (Brown) Lambo passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. She passed peacefully surrounded by her children. Ruth was born in Salida, Colorado on June 25, 1922, to Elizabeth (Betty) and Gay Brown. She spent her early years in Castle Valley, just outside Moab, Utah and graduated from Moab High School in 1940. She married Frank...
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