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Warren Allen Schafer

Warren Allen Schafer

Aug 26, 2023

Warren Allen Schafer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the age of 85, in Cortez, Colorado with his wife, Mary by his side. Warren was born on June 28, 1938 in Blanchard, Oklahoma, to Warren and Naomi Schafer.  He was a loving husband and father who worked...

Barbara "Bobbie" Brown Ledgerwood

Barbara "Bobbie" Brown Ledgerwood

Aug 25, 2023

Barbara (Bobbie) Brown Ledgerwood, long-time resident of Durango, died August 25, 2023, where she resided at Sunshine Gardens in Durango. She was born October 13, 1924, to Alfred R. Brown and Annabelle Higgins Brown in rural Cambridge, Kansas. She attended schools in Cambridge, graduating high school in 1942. She was one of eight siblings.

On July 25, 1942, she married...

Anthony Ronald Palmer

Anthony Ronald Palmer

Aug 25, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Palmer, completed his life on earth on August 25, 2023 in his 80th year following a long struggle with complications from bladder cancer.  He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, spending his formative years with a large extended family. He graduated with honors from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1967 in an accelerated program, after having...

Walter Moore Dear II

Walter Moore Dear II

Aug 25, 2023

Walter Moore Dear II, a dedicated newspaperman who loved music, books, travel, philanthropy, dogs and cats–and, most of all, people–died at the age of 91 of a stroke and dementia.

Described by one friend as “a force of nature,” Walt lived in the present, whether he was making friends in line at the post office, the bank, the grocery store,...

Mary Eleanor Clark

Mary Eleanor Clark

Aug 22, 2023

6/17/1952 - 9/22/2023   Mary Clark of Arboles Colorado, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home August 22, 2023 surrounded by her daughters.   She was a loving mother, wife, and nana and loved spending time on her beautiful property where she enjoyed the deer and other wildlife. Mary loved to travel with her late husband Donald Clark and...

Dorothy Annette Atencio-Martinez

Dorothy Annette Atencio-Martinez

Aug 20, 2023

Dorothy Annette Martinez (Atencio) went to be with her heavenly father on 08/20/2023 surrounded by her family. She was 4 days shy of celebrating her 87th birthday.

She was born on 08/24/1936 to Alcario and Jennie Vigil in Ignacio, Colorado. She was the 4th of 13 children and she was also a twin. She married her first love, Orlando Jose...

Virginia Cloud Payne

Virginia Cloud Payne

Aug 18, 2023

Virginia "Susie" Cloud Payne joined her heavenly father and was reunited with loved ones on Friday, August 18, 2023 at home. Visitation will occur at Hood Mortuary, Durango, CO on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 2-8 p.m. and Funeral services will be held at the Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, CO on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Virginia was...

Shannon Beaver

Shannon Beaver

Aug 18, 2023

Shannon Beaver, 58, of Bayfield, Colorado, died August 18, 2023 at The Cottonwood Inn. She was born February 25,1965. She was a true southern woman, who called Tennessee home. She has lived in Colorado for the better part of a decade, where she made friends and had the adventures she always wanted. Although she lived half her life with heart...

Glen Charles Neumann

Glen Charles Neumann

Aug 14, 2023

 

Glen Charles Neumann was born November 11, 1930 in Fort Morgan, CO to Charles and Gertrude Neumann and was the oldest of five children. Glen passed on August 14, 2023 surrounded by family. After graduation from Fort Morgan High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served over three years in the Air Force and returned...

James Timothy Watt

James Timothy Watt

Aug 13, 2023

Jim Watt passed away at the age of 83 at 11:00 PM, Sunday, August 13th, 2023 after spending several months at Mercy Hospice House. Jim, a native of Grants Pass, Oregon, had a generous heart, an indomitable will, a complex and brilliant mind -- and an irrepressible laugh. After a tour of duty in the US Marines, stationed in Japan,...

Michael Matthew Thornton

Michael Matthew Thornton

Aug 10, 2023

Michael Matthew Thornton, born January 25,1955, in Minneapolis MN, died peacefully at home in Durango Colorado, August 10, 2023. Michael, also known as Mike, Thorny, Padge, is survived by his wife Diane (Phillips), brother Jay, sons Sean and Patrick, and beloved dog, Whiskey. Maybe he was born a century (or two) too late, but he was always ready to help...

Richard Winn

Richard Winn

Aug 10, 2023

Richard Winn, 78, of Durango, Colorado, died 8/10/2023 at Mercy Regional Hospital. Born 12/8/1944. After losing his battle with cancer, he is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cindy Winn; his daughter, Ricinda (Harley) Smith; grandsons, Lincoln and Lawrence and brothers Garry and Larry Winn. Services will be held at a later date.

Joyce Danford

Joyce Danford

Aug 10, 2023

Joyce Danford was born in St. Louis, MO. She grew up in Ignacio, Colorado; Durango, Colorado; and the Panama Canal Zone. She moved back to the States at age 18. She married Joseph Franklin Danford, Jr., on May 12, 1951. They had four children. They lived in multiple states during the growing up years of the children. Joseph and Joyce...

Marilyn Holtus

Marilyn Holtus

Aug 9, 2023

Marilyn Holtus, 81, of Arboles, Colorado, died 8/9/2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Born 5/22/1942. She is survived by her sons, John (Samantha) Williams, Duane (Teri) Williams, Jimmy Williams; Grandchildren, Dillon, Emily, TJ, Trevor, Garrett, Timmy, Josh; Great-granddaughter, Belle; Sister, Zelma (Dan) Piccone. Service will be held at a later date.

Sharon Alice Tate

Sharon Alice Tate

Aug 5, 2023

Sharon Alice Tate passed away in Hospice at Mercy Hospital on August 5th, 2023.  Sharon was 69 years of age.  Sharon was born in the Evanston Hospital in Evanston Illinois on October 16th, 1953. Her parents were George Spencer Tate and Jeannine Agnes Reichelt. Shortly after her birth, George and Jeannine moved with Sharon to Denver Colorado, where Sharon grew...

Jane Louise Amundson

Jane Louise Amundson

Aug 4, 2023

Jane passed away at Junction Creek Nursing Home on Friday August 4, 2023. Jane and her husband Bob have lived in Arboles CO. for over 20 years after retiring. She enjoyed traveling around the world and loved working with the children in all places she visited. Jane loved to paint and work on her hobbies. She is preceded in death...

Marilyn "Dolly" Dorthea Schmidt

Marilyn "Dolly" Dorthea Schmidt

Jul 29, 2023

Marilyn Schmidt, 90, of Durango, Colorado, died on July 29, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on July 27, 1933 in Ohio.

She is survived by her children: Katharine & Kurt Schmidt; nieces and nephews: Dick, Dot, Bob, William & Carolyn; and extended family & wonderful friends. Marilyn was a member & past deacon of the First Presbyterian Church...

Janet Sue Sorenson

Janet Sue Sorenson

Jul 25, 2023

Janet Sue Armstrong was born January 2nd, 1941, at the Santa Fe railroad hospital in La Junta Colorado to Joe and Elda Armstrong. Her father was an engineer and worked for the Santa Fe railroad and her Mother was a homemaker and baker extraordinaire. Janet was raised in La Junta and she passed along many wonderful memories of her life...

Diane Louise Skinner

Diane Louise Skinner

Jul 24, 2023

Diane Louise Skinner, 79, of Durango, Colorado, died 7/24/2023, at home, Born 12/23/1943. A service will be held at 3:00pm July 31, 2023 at Hood Mortuary Chapel 1261 E. 3rd Ave. Durango CO. 81301. Diane was a long time resident of Durango, she was a Medical Technician at Mercy Medical Center. Diane has been a member of Summit Church of...

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