Obituaries

Jan 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sonya Pardo, who passed away on January 4, 2025. Sonya was born on August 2, 1981 in Hennessey, Oklahoma to Arnulfo Pardo Sr & Loretta Pardo. Sonya was a woman whose warmth, humor, and kindness touched everyone she met. Her love was unconditional, her laughter infectious,...

Jan 9, 2025

Ignacio resident Agapito S. Olguin, Jr., well known as "Pete", passed away Thursday, January 9th, 2025 in Durango.

Pete was born to Agapito Olguin and Benita F. Olguin on November 29, 1959 in Durango.

Pete graduated from Ignacio High School in 1978. After graduating, Pete went to work for Jackson David Bottling, driving for Pepsi. Pete also worked in Las Cruces hauling...

Jan 8, 2025

Beloved family man, devoted Rotarian, and United States Navy veteran Mike Gallaher passed away January 8, 2025, at the Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Durango, Colorado. Mike’s life was devoted to his family, serving his community, and promoting education. Born in Logansport, Indiana on November 27, 1942, Mike lived in Mansfield, Texas for 36 years before moving to Durango...

Jan 18, 2025

Jan 9, 2025

David Stoller Obituary

David Benjamin Stoller, 35, of Bayfield, CO, formerly of Roanoke, IL, passed away at 10:10p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO following a brief illness, surrounded by the family he loved. David was born October 28, 1989 to Edward and Boni (Hodel) Stoller in Peoria, IL.

He is survived by his paternal grandmother, Barbara Stoller...

Jan 8, 2025

Mary Bea Mead, 90, of Durango, passed away on January 8, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1934 in Durango, Colorado. Mary met the love of her life at the old Fort Lewis, and they were married on September 21, 1955. She was a homemaker and artist. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, James Mead, in 2019....

Jan 6, 2025

Karl Kent Stevens was born to Janice and Virgil Stevens at their home in Melvern, Kansas on January 24th, 1939. That is the official story. But, seeing how he always felt different from a lot of the relatives, he liked to joke that he was sent here from another planet, which he named Mondo. That was classic Karl. He passed...

Jan 6, 2025

Bob was born on October 10, 1940 in Denver, Colorado to June Dillard. He passed away surrounded by his loved ones on January 6, 2025. Bob was raised in Colorado where he did so many things throughout his lifetime. He served in the U.S. Army for several years. When he was honorably discharged, he came to Durango, where he met...

Jan 4, 2025

Carol Ann Maloy-Denbow was born as the sixth child of eight on July 12, 1954 to Joseph and Martha Cundiff. She grew up in La Plata County and graduated from Bayfield High School in 1972. Carol spent years working in a family owned and operated restaurant. She went to beauty school and got her cosmetology license which allowed for her...

Jan 2, 2025

Gerard "Mario" Rael passed away on January 02, 2025 at his home in Durango, Colorado. Mario was born on June 20, 1967 in Ignacio, Colorado.

Mario enjoyed listening & dancing to oldies music with his head phones. He loved shopping at flea markets, thrift stores & Walmart especially in the toy section. He loved anything Star Wars, playing pinball machines, He...

Jan 1, 2025

Jean Nye Rohrer went to be with the Lord at daybreak on the first day of the first month of the new year of 2025, having had a good, full and long life for 101 years. She died in her own bed, at home.

Jean was born in 1923 to Clarence Campbell and Nettie Nye Campbell in Frederic, Wisconsin. She was...

Jan 1, 2025

Asaph Shomer Mecklenburg, age 18, passed away Jan 1, 2025, in Oldham County, Texas. Asaph was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on November 3, 2006 to Ted and Michala Mecklenburg. Then, he lived overseas with his family who were missionaries in Nepal. Later, he traveled to Israel, Australia, Cyprus, and Mexico for pleasure and missions. Eventually, the family moved to...

Dec 31, 2024

Linda Mae Bunk, née Goggin, treasured wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on December 31st, 2024, at her home in Durango, CO. Comforted in her final days by cherished family and friends, she departed this world peacefully, maintaining her sparkling humor and grace till the very last.

Linda was born the third of four children on November 15th, 1953, in...

Dec 31, 2024

Alan Lyndale Schooley was born on February 27, 1969, in Guymon, Oklahoma. He passed away the morning of New Year’s Eve, 2024, ending his courageous journey with Young Onset Alzheimer’s Disease and Posterior Cortical Atrophy.

He spent his early childhood years in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he loved hanging out at OSU football games and living the wonderful life of a kid...

Dec 29, 2024

Gabriela Elsie Maestas, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29th 2024 while surrounded by all of her children.

Born August 5, 1939, in Durango, Colorado, to Antonio and Aurora Maestas, Gabriela “Ella” was one of nine children: three boys and six girls. From a young age, Ella's deep faith and love for...

Dec 28, 2024

Anita Kay Wigton was born May 26, 1953 in Booth Roy Memorial Hospital in Goodland, KS to

Loranell Anderson & Albert LaVern Nelson. She was a preemie & weighed just 4.5 lbs., fitting

inside a shoebox.

She was raised on a farm & ranch 26 miles from town where hard work & tenacity were

expected. Her parents, along with sister, Kristi, earned the Kansas...

Dec 26, 2024

Frank G. Salerno passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at home. He was 94 years old. Services will be held at a later date Frank was born June 12, 1930, to Salvatore F. Salerno and Bertha Sophie Dammier in Highland, New York. He served in the U.S. Airforce. He was married to Melba Salerno. He is survived by his sister, Roseann Wade.He...

Dec 24, 2024

Georgia Ann Patcheck, peacefully left this world at the family ranch on December 24th , 2024, just in time to join her Lord in heaven for Christmas. She will forever be remembered for her vibrant spirit and unwavering love. 

Born in Lubbock, Texas, Georgia spent her childhood summers in Cherry Creek, Colorado with her cousin Carolyn. It was there that she...

Dec 22, 2024

Peggy Jo Bay, 75, of Pagosa Springs, CO, died 12/22/2024 in Durango, CO. She was born 12/11/1949 in Liberty, TX. She was feisty and honest with a zeal for life! She was a friend to many and very generous. No services will be held. Peggy will be missed by her loved ones. 

Dec 14, 2024

Tammy Gail Sullivan, age 48, passed away December 14, 2024 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

A wife, a mother, a grandma too, this is the legacy we have from you. You taught us love and how to fight. You gave us strength, you gave us might.A stronger person would be hard to find, and in your heart you were always kind. You...