William Allen Himes
May 23, 2026
William Allen "Bill" "Skip" Himes
August 18, 1946 – May 23, 2026
William Allen Himes, known to most as "Bill" and affectionately nicknamed "Skip," passed away at home in Durango, Colorado, on May 23, 2026, at the age of 79.
Bill was born on August 18, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa, to William T. Himes and Modiste Y. Mahan. He was raised in...
Meredith Ebaugh Mallett
May 20, 2026
Meredith Ebaugh Mallett, 69, passed away on May 20, 2026, in Durango, Colorado. Born on June 6, 1956, Meredith's life was marked by her kind and caring nature, her artsy and humorous spirit, and her role as a loving and supportive mother.
Meredith's professional life was diverse and community-oriented. She served her community as a postal carrier at the Durango Post...
Roy Alan Stevens
May 17, 2026
Roy Stevens, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away, at home, smiling, sharing memories, and laughing on May 17, 2026, at the age of 72.
Born on December 30th, 1953, in Imperial Beach, California, Roy lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family and community. He proudly served in the United States Army from February 1972...
Patricia Katherine Quintana
May 15, 2026
Patricia “Trish” Quintana peacefully went home to her Father on May 15, 2026, at 10:45 a.m., with loved ones by her side. Trish had a strong Catholic faith with a special devotion to our Mother Mary, that guided her and her family thru a 15 year battle with breast cancer.
She was born on December 27, 1978, in Longmont, Colorado, to...
Christina Annette Sanchez
Apr 7, 2026
Christina Annette Sanchez was born on May 22, 1972, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to James and Agnes (Rivera) Sanchez. She was the beloved middle child, joining her brothers, James Jr. and Michael. Christina gained her angel wings on April 7, 2026.
She spent her early years growing up in Ledyard, Connecticut, before relocating to Colorado in 2010. In 2011, she cherished...
Lewis H. Luchini
Jan 9, 2026
Lewis H. Luchini passed away, at age 92, on January 9, 2026. Lewis was born in Durango, Colorado, February 4, 1933. He was raised on the family farm in Arboles, Colorado to Callisto and Catherine (Procarione) Luchini. He lived on the Luchini Ranch for 83 years. His parents and Sister, Marguerite Carlson, favorite Brother In Law, John Carlson, and Niece...
Katie O'Hara Barrett
Dec 12, 2025
Katie O’Hara Barrett passed away on December 12, 2025, with her husband Jim, of almost 40 years, by her side, in their winter home of Tucson, AZ.
Katie was born June 14th, 1955, to Donald and Helen O’Hara in Niagara Falls, NY. She was the 3rd oldest of the 8 O’Hara sisters. She graduated from Fredonia State with a major in...
Thomas David McSweeney
Jan 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tom McSweeney, who died peacefully at home on the morning of January 7, with family and his sweet dog by his side.
Born Thomas David McSweeney in Elmhurst, Illinois on February 23, 1954, Tom (Tommy) lived life fully and generously. He was a wonderful son, best friend, brother, husband, father,...
Matthew Charles Ferguson
Mar 29, 2026
Matthew “Matt” Charles Ferguson, 44, died March 29, 2026 in Loveland, CO. He was born September 16, 1981 in Tracy, California. He is home now with the Lord.
Matt was a people person and a natural salesman. As a young boy, he could be found selling rocks on the streets of Silverton during summer visits with family. He earned a Bachelor’s...
John Charles Jordan
May 1, 2026
John Charles “Chuck” Jordan Obituary
John Charles “Chuck” Jordan, 88, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, passed away on May 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1937, in Denver, Colorado.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, Chuck lived a life grounded in service, discipline, and unwavering commitment to those he loved.
He proudly served in...
Eileen Sadie Candelaria
May 19, 2026
Eileen Sadie Candelaria was born on March 26, 1944, in Placerville, Colorado, to Andreas Duran and Lucia Valdez. She was one of eleven children and spent her early years in Telluride before moving to Ignacio, where she graduated from high school in 1962. She briefly attended Fort Lewis College before beginning a long and dedicated career with the United States...
Dwight Spaulding Burgess
May 17, 2026
Dwight Spaulding Burgess, age 90 passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 at Sunshine Gardens, Durango Colorado.
He was born on September 5, 1935 in New Jersey.
Dwight lived a full and adventurous life, traveling and working all over the world, especially in Africa. An alumnus of the University of Virginia, originally a geologist, he joined the diplomatic service and began his...
Gregory Eldon Bell
May 13, 2026
On April 27, 1944, Gregory Eldon Bell was born to Doris Fleetwood Bell and Richard (“Dick”) Bell in Chariton County, Missouri. An Army brat, Greg moved with his parents across the country several times, living in Colorado Springs, Los Angeles, and Indiana. But home base was always Chariton County, where his mother’s family had a farm. When Greg was 11,...
Clifton Larry Garner
May 8, 2026
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Clifton “Larry” Garner passed from this world on Friday, May 8, 2026, surrounded by family. Larry was born May 18, 1945, to Otis George Garner and Pearl Alice (Mc Clendon) Garner at Community Hospital in Durango, Colorado. He was God’s gift...
Kathleen Susan Ross
May 8, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Kathleen “Sue” Ross
Kathleen Susan Ross, “Sue” to everyone who loved her, was born in Glendale, California, and stepped into eternity on Friday, May 8, at the age of 78. To know Sue was to be welcomed, encouraged, and loved. She was beautiful inside and out, and her life was a quiet, steady testament to faith, hope,...
Dolores Eduvigen Gurule
May 1, 2026
Dolores Eduvigen Rivera Gurule, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, prima, godmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, at the age of 93.Dolores was born on April 7, 1933, in Monero, New Mexico, to Juan Teodoro Rivera and Margarita Carrillo. She was the third child in her family and grew...
Teri Lynn Fithian Roberts
May 1, 2026
Teri Lynn Fithian Roberts went home to be with her beloved Jesus on Friday, May 1st, after a brave and courageous journey with cancer. She was only 57. Her family extends a very special thank you to her friend and nurse practitioner, Carla. Teri will be sorely missed by her loving husband Don, her sons Landon and Kaleb, all of...
Joseph Wayne Tate Nevaquaya
Apr 25, 2026
Joseph Wayne Tate Nevaquaya was blessed with life on January 29, 1972, at the Lawton USPHS in Lawton, Oklahoma, to the loving parents Doc and Charlotte Tate Nevaquaya. As an enrolled tribal member of the Comanche Nation, with heritage also in Choctaw and Chickasaw, Joseph's roots ran deep. Growing up in Apache, Oklahoma, he received his education at Apache elementary...
Ally Laney Orton
Apr 24, 2026
Ally Laney Orton-Konkel, 26, of Cortez, Colorado, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Ally was born to Jana Laney and Joe Orton, and was a beloved daughter, wife to Matthew Konkel, and sister to Josh Orton. She attended Dolores Elementary and Dolores High School and graduated from Montezuma-Cortez High School. She went on to build a meaningful career as an Account...
John William Phillips, Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
John William Phillips Jr., aka "Action", as he was known by many, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at the age of 68 from an unknown neurological cause. Debbie, his wife, was by his side as he passed.
John was born on August 12, 1957, in Canandaigua, New York to his parents Mary Elaine Schwartz and John William Phillips, Sr....
