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Obituaries

Cylde Boyde Johnson, Jr.

Cylde Boyde Johnson, Jr.

Mar 19, 2024

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith."2 Timothy 4:7

Nita Darlene Casto

Nita Darlene Casto

Feb 8, 2024

Nita was born on September 9, 1932, to the late John and Mable Cline. She and her siblings were raised in Littleton Colorado where she graduated from High School in 1949. Nita was a Soda Jerk at a Drug store on South Broadway in Denver in High School. Nita Enlisted in the US Army in November 1950 and achieved the...

Thomas Monty Phillips

Thomas Monty Phillips

Mar 26, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Monty Phillips passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. He is survived by his son, Randy W. Phillips (Carrie), his stepsons, Steven Larsen, David Larsen (Lori) Richard Larsen & amp; stepdaughters Linda Mitchell (Thom), and Ruth Larsen. He leaves a legacy of five grandchildren, 47 step-grandchildren, and 5 step-great grandchildren.

 He is preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Cheryl Hogue

Cheryl Hogue

Mar 23, 2024

Cheryl Hogue passed away in her Durango residence the morning of March 23rd. She had a peaceful passing. Cheryl had many hobbies, she most enjoyed being outside in nature with her music. She loved going up to the La Plata Mountains with her husband.  She has a husband, many nieces and nephews, a brother and sister, son, grandchildren, and many...

Tawnya Sue Jacobson

Tawnya Sue Jacobson

Mar 22, 2024

Bayfield resident Tawnya Sue (Guldenstein) Jacobson, age 54, passed peacefully on March 22, 2024 at home with her loving husband Millard.  The cause of death was ovarian cancer.  She was courageous to the very end.

Tawnya was born in Seoul, South Korea and was adopted by Diana and Paul Guldenstein who fell in love with her the moment they saw her....

Connie R. Holley

Connie R. Holley

Mar 18, 2024

Connie was born Feb 15, 1938 in Las Animas, CO where she was raised on a farm before her family moved into town. She attended Bent County High School, and then went to Blair Business College in Colorado Springs. She married Edwin Holley in 1959, and they had 3 children together before divorcing in 1980. She lived in CO almost...

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson

Mar 12, 2024

Shirley Ann Johnson died unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital on March 12, 2024 in Durango, CO at the age of 82. Shirley is survived by her children Eric, Thorsten (Ann), Leif; grandsons Leo and Phoenix Johnson, she is preceded in death by her parents Ernest & Mildred Bjorkman and her husband Richard Johnson.

Shirley was born on September 22, 1941 in Chicago,...

Harold Dee Sheets

Harold Dee Sheets

Mar 12, 2024

Harold Sheets of Durango, CO. Passed away on March 12, 2024. Proceeded in death by his wife Patricia Sheets daughter Linda Sheets and great granddaughter Kimber Brown. Survived by son Dennis  and his spouse Rita Sheets, daughter Teresa Johnson and spouse Harry Clark. Grandchildren. Brianna Richardson, Chad Kesselhuth, Brittney Richardson, Raelyn Anderson, Melissa Smith, Katrina Williams and 10 great grandchildren....

Moises Martinez

Moises Martinez

Mar 9, 2024

Moises Christopher Martinez, affectionately known as Moe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on April 11, 1936, in Bayfield, Colorado, Moises lived a life rich in love, service, and laughter.In June 1959, Moises married the love of his life, Clara Martinez, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Pagosa Springs,...

Richard Chris Albo

Richard Chris Albo

Mar 8, 2024

Richard Chris Albo, Jr., 58, of Durango, Colorado, died 3/8/2024 in Durango, Colorado. He was born 6/30/1965. A rosary will be held at 8:30 a.m. on March 22, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. After the Rosary, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 a.m. with burial at La Posta Cemetery. A reception will be held after...

Sandra Campbell

Sandra Campbell

Mar 5, 2024

Sandy died peacefully at home on March 5, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born January 3, 1941 to Ross and Emma Kimsey of Breen. She was raised in Breen with her brothers Roger (deceased) and Roy Horvath. Sandy lived in Breen until her marriage in 1957, and then lived in Durango the rest of her life. Sandy grew up with...

Patricia Ann deKay

Patricia Ann deKay

Mar 4, 2024

 Patricia Ann deKay, of Ignacio, Colorado, died peacefully at home on March 4, 2024. Pat was born on October 13, 1931 in Alton, Illinois, and lived there during her childhood. In her college years at St. Louis University, she met her future husband, Raymond deKay. They were married on December 30, 1953.They lived a short time in the St Louis/Alton...

Leonard Kent Leidy

Leonard Kent Leidy

Mar 3, 2024

Kent was born on May 17, 1951 to William Leonard and Jennie Victoria (Jacox) Leidy in the town of Gilman, Colorado. He grew up with his older brother Russell William Leidy, who was 10 years older, so Kent was a blessing. Kent met Beth Willis in Farmington, New Mexico, and after dating for a year they tied the knot and...

Mercedes Margaret "Silva" Boughan

Mercedes Margaret "Silva" Boughan

Mar 3, 2024

Mercedes Margaret Boughan passed away on March 3rd surrounded by family. She was 76 years old. Funeral services will be March 15th, 2024, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM and mass to follow at 10:00 AM.  Ashes will be buried at a later date. 

Margaret was born September 27th, 1947, in Ignacio to Susano and...

Corey Lloyd Richards

Corey Lloyd Richards

Mar 2, 2024

On March 2nd, 2024, Corey Lloyd Richards was called home to eternal rest after 38 years of life. Corey was the son of Debra Watts and William Richards, Sr. and was born on December 6, 1985. Corey grew up in Ignacio, Colorado and he attended the Ignacio Schools. This is where he completed his high school education. He attended online classes...

Penny O'Keefe

Penny O'Keefe

Feb 28, 2024

Penny O'Keefe (nee Carson) was born July 22, 1941 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey and peacefully passed away on February 28, 2024 at her home in Durango, Colorado. Raised alongside her brother and sister in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, Penny’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and quiet strength. On April 15, 1960, she embarked on a journey of marriage...

Jayne Lyday

Jayne Lyday

Feb 25, 2024

Jayne Black Lyday

Jayne Black Lyday of Bayfield was born on 20 July 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa, and passed away

Sunday morning, 25 Feb 2024, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Jayne graduated with a bachelor's

degree in Education from UCLA in California. Jayne is survived by her children Steven Lyday,

San Clemente, CA, John Lyday, Bayfield, CO, Pamela Savage (Doug), Bayfield, CO, and

Christopher Lyday...

Kinzer Melvin Snow

Kinzer Melvin Snow

Feb 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce Kinzer “Butch” Melvin Snow, beloved Father, Son, Grandfather, Husband, and Brother, passed away on February 24, 2024, at the age of 71 in Durango, Colorado. Butch was a military veteran having proudly served in the US Army. He found joy in the outdoors, sharing its beauty with friends, and loved ones. Butch's...

Justin William Heller

Justin William Heller

Feb 17, 2024

It is with the utmost sadness that we share the unexpected and untimely passing of Justin William Heller on February 17, 2024.  

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 9, 1988, to Patricia (Hall) Heller and Bruce Heller, Justin entered this world earlier than expected.  Born extremely premature, Justin spent 81 days in the NICU in Utah before returning...

Corey John Henricksen

Corey John Henricksen

Feb 15, 2024

Corey John Henricksen 28, was born June 1, 1995, and passed away Thursday February 15, 2024.

Corey is survived by his mom and dad, Lori Dee Henricksen (Corderman) and Patrick Joseph Henricksen, his brother Alec Joseph Henricksen and his wife Carsyn Elizabeth (Rogers) and their 2-month-old son, Joel Joseph. Also surviving are grandmas Jean Monica Henricksen and Audrey Dee Derr, as...

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