Obituaries
Shirley Esparza
May 17, 2016
Shirley Marie Washington Esparza passed away on May 17, 2016 from a lengthy illness where she was surrounded by family. She was a long-time resident of Ignacio, CO and a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Shirley was born in Towaoc, Colorado on September 16, 1937 to Pearl Posey and Walter Washington. While living there, she spent time with...
Frank Piccoli
May 15, 2016
Frank Piccoli passed away Sunday morning, May 15, 2016 at the Colorado Veterans Community Living Center in Homelake. Frank was born on September 28, 1922, in Denver and moved to Durango as a young boy with his parents Joseph and Dorothy Piccoli. His parents purchased the Trimble Hot Springs nightclub. He lived at Trimble through his teen years and graduated...
Frank Clark
May 14, 2016
Frank R. Clark was born July 15, 1928 in Coffeyville, KS, the son of Frank R. Clark and Caroline H. Clark (Denison). He attended schools in Coffeyville, KS and graduated from Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK as an Airline Meteorologist. He worked as a meteorologist with Braniff Airlines from 1948 to 1971. He served in the United States...
Bruce Hall
May 12, 2016
Obituary for Bruce Hall Bruce Hall, a lover and admirer of nature and pioneer of brilliant adventures, passed away at his home in Bayfield, CO on May 12, 2016. Those of us who were fortunate enough to have known Bruce in any facet truly know what an incredible human being he was. Bruce was a gifted artisan and talented craftsmen,...
Winona Phillips-Helms
May 11, 2016
Obituary for Winona Ann "Nonie" Phillips-Helms (Frizell) Winona Ann "Nonie" Phillips passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at home. She was 76 years old. Winona was born April 4, 1940, to Franklin Guy Frizell and Ruth Wilma (Noel) Frizell in Denver, Colorado. She grew up in La Plata County and attended Durango Schools. Nonie attended Fort Lewis College and obtained...
Paul Wilhelmsen
May 9, 2016
Paul James Wilhelmsen grew up in Prescott, Arizona and was loved by many, many people everywhere he lived – Prescott – Las Vegas – Mesa – Tempe - Durango. Paul had a deep passion for the game of baseball and he always dreamed he would make it to “the show.” He was very proud that he had the opportunity to...
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...
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