Obituaries
Susan Kroudvird VanDenBerg
Feb 11, 2025
Susan VanDenBerg was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Eleanor and William Kroudvird. She graduated from American University in 1974 and later pursued a career as a court reporter. In the 1980s, Susan settled in Durango, CO and married Alan Lee VanDenBerg, with whom she shared her son Logan Williams VanBenBerg.
Susan was a hands-on mother who encouraged Logan to follow...
Johan L. Wilson
Feb 17, 2025
Johan L. Wilson, loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2025. Johan known as “Joan” to her friends and family was born on November 8, 1934 in Comanche, Oklahoma to Bessie (Torbert) Rule and Clifford Wilson.
Johan owned and operated the Plaza Beauty Salon from the early 70’s until...
Clarence L. "Bud" Gohn
Feb 17, 2025
Clarence (Bud) Gohn was 80 years young. Born to Clarence Gohn I and Regina Bennum in Hays, Kansas, on February 15, 1945, Bud came to Durango to attend Fort Lewis College in 1966, when he was discharged from the US Navy.
Here he met Rosie Gurule at the old A&W Root Beer (now Griegos) and they married on March 27, 1967....
LaVonda Shae Bass
Feb 13, 2025
LaVonda, an amazing and beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away on February 13, 2025 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She was known for her warm heart, vibrant spirit, and love for life. LaVonda was truly the definition of a Trophy Wife—elegant, devoted, and full of love. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was enjoying a...
Norma Jean Engman
Feb 9, 2025
Norma Jean (Hurta) Engman passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 9, 2025.Norma was born September 15, 1935, in Palacios, TX, to Tony and Betty Hurta. She grew up and worked in her parent's grocery store in Jal, NM. She graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1957, where she was named Outstanding Senior Woman. After graduating, Norma worked...
William Kim Childers
Feb 7, 2025
William “Kim” Childers, 71, of Durango, Colorado went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Christi for more than 40 years, he is remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, a gentle giant at 6’4” who loved hunting and fishing, whether he was in Arkansas, Texas or Colorado. Kim was born on February...
Ernie Kuester Cotton
Feb 6, 2025
Ernest Kuester Cotton MD. passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025 at the age of 97. Dr. Cotton, Ernie to his friends and colleagues, began his academic medical career at the University of Colorado Medical School in 1958 where he taught, researched, and practiced medicine until retiring in 1988 as Professor Emeritus Pulmonology. He played a key role in founding...
Michael Anthony Sheehan
Feb 3, 2025
Mike died at his home February 3rd 2025 surrounded by the love and support of his family and hospice. He was diagnosed with advanced stage cancer in December. Mike Sheehan was a true Renaissance Man! Born and raised in Chicago, Mike made his way west to the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980s. This is where he met and fell...
Michael Stephen Smead
Feb 1, 2025
Michael (Mike) Stephen Smead, 70, of Durango Colorado, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at home. Born September, 20 1954 in Arlington Virginia. He was the son of Francis and Grace Smead. On October 13, 2007, He married the love of his life, Edna T. Kennedy, who he adored for 30 years.
Mike was a graduate of the University of...
Benda Kaye Watts
Feb 1, 2025
Funeral services for Benda Kaye Watts will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at the Southern Ute Memorial Chapel. Interment will be, Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Ouray Cemetery.
Benda was born January 22, 1957 in Cortez the daughter of Irene Hammond and Ben Pargin Watts Sr. She passed away on Saturday, February 1,...
David Jeffrey Green
Jan 27, 2025
“Take These Broken Wings And Learn To Fly!”
Dave embarked on his spiritual journey: January 27, 2025.
Beloved Husband to Lisa, Devoted Father to Melinda and Jeffrey, and Adoring Brother to Deborah and Jennifer.
When Dave was not working in the yard or volunteering at the library, he would be outside walking with his German Shepherds. A lover of nature and animals as...
Tanna Anita Noble
Jan 27, 2025
Tanna Anita Noble
1945-2025
Local Animas Valley native, Tanna Noble, went to be with her Lord January 27, 2025 in the hands of her husband Sam Noble of 58 years.
Tanna was born to her parents Ward and Mildred Gilmour April 22, 1945. Tanna resided in the Animas Valley except for a short time her husband taught school in eastern Colorado. They raised...
Randy Boyd
Jan 26, 2025
Born in Denver in 1949, Randy lived with his family in Fort Lupton, Colorado; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Aurora, Colorado, Oxon Hill, Maryland; Montgomery, Alabama, and then moved back to Durango to be close to family. Randy grew up loving the Irish and Scottish music that his mother sang to all of her children. He was one of the founding members of...
Cecelia Louise Ross
Jan 24, 2025
Cecelia was born on September 2, 1970 in Durango, Colorado. She was adopted by Annie Bettini as a child. Cecelia grew up in Ignacio, where she attended Ignacio High School. After High School Cecelia studied at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. She was married in August of 1991 to Bryan Ross. Cecelia became an educator for the Southern Ute...
Josie Archuleta
Jan 24, 2025
Josie Archuleta was called to the arms of our Lord January 24, 2025. Born on June 30, 1940 to Ruperta M Archuleta in Parkview, New Mexico . She married Marcelino Archuleta on Nov 15, 1954 in Durango, CO . They were married 62 years at the time of his passing .They had 6 children. They moved to Ignacio in June...
Cyrilla Marie Lucero
Jan 18, 2025
Cyrilla received her angel wings….
During her working years, she was a dedicated customer service specialist in many different roles, at the bookstore and the medical center, as well as salesclerk and restaurant hostess.
She was a member of Catholic Sisters, taught Catechism, Eucharistic Minister, Epsilon Sigma Alpha for 18 years doing philanthropic work , and Pagosa Springs Guadalupanas.
Cyrilla was known for...
Marvin Wayde Harris
Jan 9, 2025
Obituary for Marvin Wayde Harris September 30, 1964 – January 9, 2025 Marvin Wayde Harris, 60, of Bayfield, Colorado, passed away on January 9, 2025. Born on September 30, 1964, in Yuma, Arizona, Marvin was the beloved son of Aubrey Frank & Betty Jane Harris. He was preceded in death by his father, Aubrey Frank Harris.
Marvin is survived by his...
David Stoller
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...
Agapito "Pete" Solomon Olguin, Jr.
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...
Michael Norman Gallaher
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...
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