Obituaries

Jun 7, 2015

Obituary for Ian Bennett Ian Miguel Bennett passed away in Denver, Colorado on June 7, 2015. He was born on December 14, 1977 in Denver. With Ian’s passing, the Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche lost a fan on earth, but gained one in heaven. In addition to spectator sports, Ian enjoyed scuba-diving, skiing, snowboarding, whitewater rafting and canoeing, camping, and...

May 31, 2015

Obituary for Charles Elmer "Charlie" Schumacher Charles Schumacher passed away at his home in Durango on May 31, 2015. He was 87 years old. Mr. Schumacher was born in Durango on November 18, 1927. He graduated from Durango High School and served in the Navy. Upon his return to Durango, he married Dorothy Moore. Charlie and his brother, Leroy owned...

May 29, 2015

May 29, 2015

Orlando Miera of Durango passed away on May 29th, 2015 . He was 82. What a Gift, to get to meet Our Father on his Birthday. Orlando was born May 29th, 1933 in Lumberton, NM. He was proud of his service in the Air Force during the Korean War. Orlando married Dora Garcia they had 4 wonderful children together. Though...

May 26, 2015

Chris Ryan died peacefully with family at his side at his home on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was 80 years old. Chris is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ingrid, and by their three children, Ann, Philip and Kate, their spouses, his two sisters, Nancy and Betty, and his four loving grandchildren - Elsa, Lukas, Himalya, and Girnar....

May 21, 2015

Dolly Sue Sims, 80, beloved mother and Mema, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015, in Arlington. Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, at Bethel Baptist Church in Aztec, N.M. Interment: 3 p.m. Monday in Crestview Cemetery, Durango, Colo. Visitation: Prior to the service at the church. Dolly was born July 20, 1934, in Brownfield to Scott Earl Eubank and Julia...

May 18, 2015

Obituary for Barbara Ann Zelenka (Hentschel) Barbara Zelenka, 79, of Durango, CO and Litchfield Park, AZ died on 5/18/2015 in Durango, CO. She was born on 2/1/1936 in Detroit, MI. Her parents were William & Evelyn Hentschel. Barbara is now with the Lord. There will be a viewing Friday, May 22, 2015 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. A rosary...

May 17, 2015

Wally is survived by wife, Lois June Mason; daughter Norma Tietz; and son Doug Mason. Wally was a loving father, husband, and friend to all. Wally was born in Ignacio to his homesteading parents, Wilford & Minnie Mason on August 1, 1924. He graduated from Ignacio High School. He moved to California for a while, to work with his brother....

May 17, 2015

Obituary for Pauline Green Pauline Green of Ignacio, Colorado, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was 69. There will be a service at Hood Mortuary Chapel, 1261 East Third Avenue, Durango, on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 10:00am She was preceded in death by her son, Samuel. She is survived by her grandchildren: Eddy, Kenny,...

May 17, 2015

Dan E. Meyer, 61, of Marvel, CO, died 5/17/2015 at his home. Born 12/14/1953. He is survived by: son, J.D. Meyer; daughter, Leanna Fisher; mom, Eileen Meyer; dad, Tony Meyer; sister, Vicky Wertz & 3 other sisters & 1 brother; and his significant other, Jo Ellen Dickson. A service will be held on Sat. May 23, 2015 at 10am, at...

May 15, 2015

Obituary for Jerry Dean Kendrick Jerry Dean Kendrick of Durango passed away of cancer May 15th, 2015 at home with his family at his side. He was 80. A celebration of life will be held Thursday May 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Florida Mesa Presbyterian Church, 1024 County Road 230 Durango, CO. Jerry was born February 26th, 1935...

May 14, 2015

Annabelle W. Eagle, matriarch of the Eagle family of the Southern Ute Tribe, passes on to the Spirit World on May 14th at her home in Ignacio, Colorado. She was born in Ignacio November 22, 1924 to Olive Tyler and William H. William. For sixty-five years, she was married to Clifford House Eagle, who passed away ten years ago. Annabelle...

May 14, 2015

Obituary for Paula Dolores Silva (Silva) Paula Silva, 52, of Durango/Piedra, died May 14, 2015 at Four Corners Health Care Center. She was born on June 6, 1962 in Durango, Colorado. She is survived by her children Paul Madril, Chris Madril and Monyca Escalante all of Durango,CO. She will be missed by all of her family and friends. A rosary...

May 13, 2015

Irene Piveral passed away May 13th, 2015, in Durango, Colorado. She was 93. Irene was born January 20th, 1922, in Lincoln, Kansas, to George and Metta Broderick. She grew up in Hiawatha, Kansas and was married to Charles Piveral in 1943. Irene and Charles moved to their farm near Simpson, Minnesota in 1952, where they remained until Charles’ death in...

May 12, 2015

Sawyer Otis Ward Born: June 11, 2001, Denver, Colo. Died: May 12, 2015, Durango, Colo. Survivors: Parents: Julie Pysklo and Steve Ward (divorced) Sister: Ruby Ward Grandparents: Frank and Lea Ann Pysklo, Arvada, Colo. Jack Ward, Canandaigua, N.Y. Marleah Ward, Durango Father's partner and her daughters: Hattie Miller and daughters Molly and Sadie Christensen He was also cherished and loved...

May 11, 2015

Mary Ellen Foreman of Durango passed away peacefully at her home, May 11th, 2015. She was 87. Mary was born March 30, 1928, in Malvern, AR, to Henry C. and Perlin (Thayer) Hartje. She grew up in Conway, and graduated High School in Conway. She attended Arkansas State Teacher's College. While in college, she met William "Bill" Foreman when he...

May 11, 2015

Kim A. Lawrence of Durango, born August 1, 1948, passed away on May 11, 2015. Kim was a kind and thoughtful person. He was an accomplished martial artist with Black Belts in four styles. He had a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed riding with his wife when the weather allowed. Recently Kim had worked...

May 8, 2015

On May 8, 2015, Bonnie Fuller of Durango, Colorado passed away in peace, at her home, surrounded by family, friends, and her dogs, after a fourteen month battle against cancer. Bonnie Lou Clements was born on January 14, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio -- the only child of Robert William Clements, who was AT&T’s Executive Recruiter for Bell Labs, and of...

May 7, 2015

Lee “Clyde” James passed May 7, 2015. Clyde was born in Phoenix, AZ to Thomas Clyde Jr. (T-Bone) James & Mary Nell (Mrs. T-Bone) James Sept 13, 1942. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Pat) James, children William (Bill) James, Rebecca (Becky) Fretz, David James, Sharla Dyar, grandchildren Chrissy Rose, Lisa Kerr, Brett Kerr, Lorne Heintze, Teresa James, Kalisa...

May 4, 2015

Obituary for Jason Randall Baca Jason Randall Baca, born January 17th 1985 in Rangely, Co. Date of Death, May 2, 2015. Survived by Denise Baca (mother), Tori Baca (sister), Abrielle Baca (daughter). Education Associate of Arts Degree. Jason Baca, beloved son, brother and father was a very gentle soul and inspired everyone he touched. A true visionary dreamer and a...