Obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

Lesha was born in John Day, Oregon but she grew up and attended school in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She played volleyball at Pagosa Springs High School. From her first marriage, she had Eric and Keith Baldwin. Her second marriage produced no children. Her third and final marriage produced Teryn Watters. She loved her children, grandchildren, and all animals. Her favorite...

Apr 23, 2023

Judith Ann Mullett, of Durango, Colorado, passed away April 23, 2023. Judith graduated from Wichita High School East class of "56". In 1960, she married James C. Mullett. James made his career in the U.S. Army while Judith worked as a legal secretary through numerous moves, including to West Germany, as an Army wife and starting her career once her...

Apr 22, 2023

able Maude Lewis was born to William 'Bill' Holt and Cleo Younger Holt on April 20th, 1937, in Lexington, Nebraska. Mable was born the 4th of five daughters to the Holts.Her early childhood was spent living in Alamosa, CO. As young girls, Mable and her sister Mary would catch water snakes and put them in jars. She was always up...

Apr 22, 2023

Bernard Cuthair, 54, passed peacefully on April 22nd, 2023 in Durango, CO, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 15, 1968 in Durango, CO to Darlene Cuthair and McGarey Gallegos. He was raised by his grandmother, Belle Cuthair, in Ignacio, CO. He loved and cherished his grandmother, sharing beautiful memories of her often. As a Southern Ute tribal...

Apr 22, 2023

Mr. Roy Ludwig died peacefully at home on April 22, 2023, in Covington, Washington, at the age of 98.

Roy is survived by his brother, Kenneth; children, Duane, Mary, and Mark; grandchildren, David and Sarah; and nieces and nephews, who were all part of his larger family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lelia; sister, Jewel; and brothers,...

Apr 20, 2023

Evalyn Russell passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her home in Ignacio. She was 77 years old.  Evalyn was born April 3, 1946, to Fredrick and Sarah Pinnecoose in Durango. She grew up and attended schools in Ignacio. She was married to Dean Hudson and their marriage later ended in divorce. Evalyn worked for KSUT and then became a Social...

Apr 19, 2023

Geraldine Rita Aragon died on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, she was 56 years old.

Geraldine "Geri" Aragon was born on November 26, 1966, in Durango, Colorado to Max "Boy" Aragon and Shirley Lucero (Casper). Geri grew up in Durango. She was mother to three amazing boys, Abel Sanchez, Alex Sanchez, and her golden child, Michael Randall, who were all her...

Apr 16, 2023

Jack André Fleuridas died on April, 16, 2023 in Pagosa Springs, he was 93 years old.

Although born in New York City, Jack and his family lived in several states in the US and in Mexico when he was a child and adolescent. As an adult, he was a resident of a few towns on the East Coast and in...

Apr 14, 2023

 

Jessie Marie Young, 30, a Durango resident, passed away on Friday April 14, 2023 in an automobile accident.

Jessie was born on  March 26, 1993 and grew up in Bennett, Colorado. She was well known for her sense of humor and ability to make people laugh. She was also a talented musician who loved to dance. Jessie has touched...

Apr 14, 2023

Mary Frances Rogers passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023. She was 39 for the 23rd time (62).

She is survived her only 4 straight A’s: Anona, Amber, Andy and Allan; her sons-in-law, Jessie and Jeremy; Her duaghter-in- law Sabrina; her grandchildren: Kris, Autumn and Channing; her siblings, Nancy, Patty, Peggy, Linda, Cliff, Joyce and Harold; as well as...

Apr 14, 2023

Born to Candido and Gravielita Maestas on February 25, 1929 Margaret spent her childhood on her father's farm. She loved to tell stories about working on the farm, and all the adventures she had as a poor farm girl during the Great Depression. Margaret graduated from Durango High School in 1948 and shortly thereafter moved to Santa Fe to live...

Apr 12, 2023

David Shoel Joseph Panter, beloved husband, brother, son, friend and devoted dog dad, passed from this world on April 12, 2023 in Durango, CO. Born September 23, 1981 in Los Angeles, CA to Mary Lou and Barry Panter, he was the youngest of 3 siblings. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Lou, grandparents Helen and Louis Panter,...

Apr 11, 2023

Robert Edward Pope (Bob), 86, of Durango, Colorado died April 11, 2023 at his home. Robert Pope was born April 15, 1936, in Jefferson City, MO. He was raised in Wentzville, MO, and he served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. Pope married  Constance Elaine Wilde (Connie) in Boulder, CO in 1958. They lived in St....

Apr 8, 2023

Oxford resident, Virginia P. Valencia, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. Virginia was born to Joe T. and Mary D. Martinez, Sr. on January 8, 1939, in Oxford, Colorado. Virginia attended Oxford Grange schools and Ignacio schools. Virginia married her high school sweetheart, Joe G. Valencia, Jr. on April 23, 1960, after he completed his...

Apr 6, 2023

Dolly R. Rose was born in Raton, New Mexico on March 11, 1936 and she went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2023. Her 87 years were filled with many adventures and friendships. She deeply loved her family and friends and was devoted to our savior Jesus. Dolly retired from Nevada Bell after 35 years of service. She...

Apr 1, 2023

Leah C. Schuster was born April 29, 1929 in Archibald, Ohio and died on April 1, 2023 in Durango, Colorado at the age of 93. She was known as "Lee" by her friends and her community. She was a true Colorado woman with an amazing spirit, and a devout belief in God. She lived her life according to principles of...

Mar 31, 2023

Octabiano Romero was born May 28, 1951 to Marianita and Melaquias Romero in Canjilon, New Mexico. He passed away in Albuquerque NM after suffering a catastrophic stroke post heart surgery.

Known as “Toby” to most, he was a well-respected member of the Durango community. He had an associate’s degree in drafting and a master equivalent degree in theology. He served...

Mar 30, 2023

Mar 28, 2023

James "Jim" Perry passed away March 28, 2023 surrounded by his family, at his home in Cortez. Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Arriola Bible Church, 15998 Road 22 Dolores, CO 81323. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango at 2:00 p.m.

James is survived by his wife of 62 years, Norma; Sons: Mark...

Mar 27, 2023

Longtime Bayfield area resident, Stanley Ray Steele, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023 at the age of 91 in Mancos Colorado.  Stanley was born July 27, 1931 up Wallace Gulch, Bayfield, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by His parents, Earl G. and Corrine W. Steele; his sisters,  Irma Snooks, Grace Reed, Gladys (Sis) Hooper and Earline Steele.  Also...