Obituaries
Andreita Garcia
Jan 21, 2016
Andreita Garcia was born in Las Nutrias, New Mexico on February 24, 1930 to Julianita Lopex and Juan Pablo Samora. Andreita was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arturo Garcia, and son Gilbert Garcia. Andreita is survived by her children MaryAnne Ulibarri, Rosalie Kearney, Annie Garcia, Jim, Garcia, John Garcia, & Michael Garcia. A service and interment of...
Janice Jackson
Jan 18, 2016
Obituary for Janice Lynn Jackson (McEntire) Janice Lynn Jackson passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016, in Durango, Colorado. She was 42 years old. A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016. Janice was born June 30, 1973, to Jack Lee McEntire and Cynthia Louise Alway McEntire in Longmont, Colorado. The family decided to return to Durango, where...
Aurora Archuleta
Jan 15, 2016
Aurora E. Archuleta was born January 20, 1929 in Pitkin, Colorado to Fedelina and Miguel Espinoza. In November of 1949 she married Amadeo Archuleta in Gunnison, CO. They were married for 57 years, until his passing in 2006. They had three children together: Larry D. Archuleta of Farmington, NM; Patricia Enriquez (Richard Rodriquez) of Pueblo, CO and Ray Archuleta (Teri...
Jeanette Frost
Jan 15, 2016
On January 15, 2016, Jeannette "Jen" Rae Frost passed into the Spirit World to meet her Creator after battling a short illness. Jen was born June 22, 1979 in Durango, CO to Raymond Frost, Sr. and Edna Barry Frost. Jen was a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the St. Ignatius Catholic Church and was a strong believer...
Bruce Hartel
Jan 13, 2016
Bruce Hartel, of Cortez, CO, died peacefully at Mercy Regional Med Center in Durango on Jan.13, surrounded by his family and his dear friend, Lyle Rice. He was 87 and ready to move on. He is survived by his daughter Terry Woodrow (Mike) of Cortez; son Steve Hartel (Lisa Alecci) of Lakewood, CO; and 5 grand children. Son of Elmer...
Henry Aguirre
Jan 12, 2016
Mr. Henry M. Aguirre was called home to our Heavenly Father on January 12, 2016. Henry was born in California on January 28, 1933. Originally from Placentia, CA, Henry served proudly in the Army’s 224th infantry during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged in 1952. After his service, Henry specialized in maintaining machinery and retired from Alpha Beta bakery...
Jimmye Day
Jan 12, 2016
Obituary for Jimmye Day Jimmye Day passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in Pagosa Springs with her loving husband, Vernon, by her side. She was 85 years old. Arrangements will be determined at a later time. Burial will be in Shepherd, TX, up on Big Creek. Jimmye was born February 11, 1930 in Livingston, Texas, to Fannie and Henry Beverly....
Berniece Chastain
Jan 10, 2016
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Chester Peterson
Jan 10, 2016
Obituary for Chester "Chet" Peterson Chester "Chet" G. Peterson, Jr. died at his home on Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was born in Harvey, North Dakota, on May 21, 1932. He retired from Ford Motor Company, MI and moved to Durango, CO in September 1995. He was a volunteer fire fighter with Durango Fire and Rescue from 2000 to 2005....
Coolidge Hunt
Jan 8, 2016
Coolidge Gerald Hunt passed away on January 8, 2016 from Parkinson's Disease. He led a full life with many accomplishments. During his young years, Coolidge drove a semi-truck for Time Motor Freight. He attended Texas Tech where he was a three-year All-Southwest Conference fullback. He also participated in the ROTC during this time and graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor's...
Leroy Weaver
Jan 6, 2016
Obituary for Leroy Weaver Weaver Leroy "Buck" Weaver passed away on January 6, 2016 from a long illness. He was born in Ignacio, CO to William "Bill" Weaver and Myrtle Norris Weaver. He worked for the Southern Ute Tribe most of his life. He worked on the fencing crew constructing boundary fences, worked a firefighter, and in the maintenance department...
Stanley Austin
Jan 4, 2016
Obituary for Stanley Eugene Austin Stan Austin passed away on January 4, 2016. As a true native of Durango, Stan was an avid Colorado historian and loved to share stories about this state that he so loved. Stan was a banker at Burn’s National Bank in Durango, Colorado Bank and Trust in Delta, and other banks in the area. He...
Ethel Barger
Jan 2, 2016
Obituary for Ethel L. Barger (Allen) Ethel Barger was born at home in Breen, Colorado on August 2, 1913. She passed away at Mercy Medical, surrounded by family on January 2, 2016, she was 102 years old. Ethel lived her whole life in Durango. She married George Boughan about 1930 in Durango and together they had 4 children. She loved...
Fred Kroeger
Dec 27, 2015
Obituary for Fred Kroeger Frederick V. Kroeger Frederick (Fred) V. Kroeger passed away on December 27, 2015 at the age of 97. He was born on February 24, 1918 in Durango, CO to Sabrina Venard Kroeger and Frederick W. Kroeger. Fred graduated from Durango High School in 1936 and attended the old Fort Lewis College in Hesperus, where he met...
LaVern St. Clair
Dec 26, 2015
Obituary for LaVern Dale St. Clair LaVern Dale St. Clair Passed suddenly on December 26, 2015, he was 74 years old. LaVern was born in Wapato, Washington on December 31, 1940 to Leroy and Grace (Janshen) St. Clair. He attended Adventist Grade School and went to upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Washington. He graduated from Wapato High School in 1959....
Tina Corbett
Dec 24, 2015
Tina Aaron Corbett, a longtime Durango resident full of life and enthusiasm, died Sunday December 26 in Durango. Tina leaves behind her beloved husband Tim Corbett, her mother, Natalie Aaron, brother Michael Aaron, sisters Jennifer Smith, and Dawn Eggleston, a niece, nephews and a large circle of dear friends. Tina lived life with a positive attitude and brought her infectious...
Adeline Becay nee Van Camp
Dec 21, 2015
Obituary for Adeline Jane Becay nee Van Camp Adeline Jane Becay nee Van Camp , 94, of Durango, CO, died 12/21/2015 peacefully at Four Corners Health Care Center . Born 5/13/1921. Adeline is survived by 4 children; Ann, Jerry, John, & Gretta, 2 grandchildren, 6 nephews & nieces, and numerous great & great-great grandchildren. Adeline was devoted to her family....
Landon Roberts
Dec 19, 2015
Obituary for Landon Kent "Buzz" Roberts Landon Kent “Buzz” Roberts departed this life surrounded by family & friends in Durango, CO on 12/19/2015. Buzz was born in Archer City, TX on 11/5/1931. His family owned the Royal Theatre in Archer City, made famous in the movie, “The Last Picture Show.” He attended Texas A&M and was a loyal Aggie until...
Charles Sullivan
Dec 17, 2015
Our beloved Charles Nicholas Sullivan left his beautiful, creative life on December 17, 2015. Charlie was born in Durango, Colorado, on March 16, 2005, to Craig and Danielle Sullivan. He lived his entire life in the area, first in Pagosa Springs, then in Breen, and most recently, in Durango. He was in the fifth grade at St. Columba School. With...
Richard Chitwood
Dec 17, 2015
Mr. Richard B. Chitwood, Sr. 85, of Frederick, Maryland passed away at his home on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born April 8, 1930, in Durango, CO, son of the late Andrew Johnson Chitwood and O’Tilla Roracher Chitwood. He had three siblings, Ronald Chitwood, Patricia Chitwood Quink, and the late sister Joy Chitwood Sauer. Richard, "Dick" graduated from Adams...
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