Obituaries
Robert Meiering
Apr 1, 2022
Robert Arthur Meiering (Bob) passed away in the early morning hours of April 1st at his home, Four Chair Farm in the Animas Valley. He was a very loved man for his many wonderful traits. His goodness, creative loving nature and gentle caring ways touched everyone he ever met. Born on January 24, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the...
James Barnes
Mar 31, 2022
James Paxton Barnes died on March 31 st at Mercy Hospice House at 96 years old. "Jim" was born in 1925 in Colorado Springs, to parents James R. Barnes and Harriet C. Paxton. Jim spent many summers growing up in Durango with his grandparents. As a child, Jim enjoyed ice hockey, sledding, fishing, and camping. He loved the outdoors. Jim...
Marlene Thorsness
Mar 30, 2022
Marlene (Marky) Thorsness January 19, 1932 - March 30, 2022 Our mother’s life began, by her telling at her Uncle Donley’s dairy farm in Minnesota. Her haven from a somewhat difficult childhood. Sometimes the stories would backtrack to “before the farm.” Where she truly knew what hunger was, being the daughter of a rare divorcee/single mother in the 30’s. Struggle....
David Mitzlaff
Mar 28, 2022
The Celebration of the American Dream. David Ervin Mitzlaff "Tiger Dave" was peaceably called to Heaven Monday, March 28, 2022 David was born October 5th, 1944, to Ervin and Betty in Ardmore OK. He moved with his family to Dolores, Colorado where he was brought up in a world of livestock and farming, where he developed a work ethic second...
Richard Siegele
Mar 27, 2022
Durango native Richard Charles Siegele died suddenly on Sunday, March 27, 2022, as a result of heart failure brought on by complications with his pulmonary system. He was 47. Richard was born 8 weeks prematurely on September 24, 1974, at Mercy Medical Center to Rosie and Charlie Siegele. Although Richard had to be transported to Albuquerque for open-heart surgery immediately...
Richard Tulley
Mar 25, 2022
Richard Mark Tulley, 61, of Pagosa Springs passed away on March 25, 2022 at home with his family. Mark was born July 12, 1960, to Jacqueline and Richard Tulley in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is survived by his loving wife Valerie Ann Tulley, whom he married on July 6, 1985. He is also survived by daughter Erin Rain (Chris), Superior, CO...
Cody Martinez
Mar 23, 2022
Our lovely son and brother Cody Martinez, went to be with the Lord the week of 21 March. Cody leaves behind three children, his father and various siblings (both immediate and adopted friends), nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was dearly loved and will be missed beyond words, but he is now with our Lord Jesus Christ, for whom...
Leonard Atencio
Mar 20, 2022
Leonard Donald Atencio 6/14/38 - 3/20/22 Leonard Atencio, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Durango, CO after an extended battle with cancer. Leonard's roots were firmly planted in La Plata County, he was born in Red Mesa, CO to Ramona and Miqueas Atencio. He attended school in Marvel, as a child he spoke...
Jane Ford
Mar 20, 2022
Jane Ford passed away on March 20, 2022, at Mercy Hospice House in Durango, CO. She was 93 years old. Jane was born as Billie Jane Mayberry to Landon Crawford Mayberry and Anna (Bolton) Mayberry outside of Seymour, TX on February 19, 1929. She was the sixth of seven children. The family moved to Hagerman, NM before she was a...
Joan Ashback
Mar 17, 2022
Joan Ada Boom-Ashback, 83, formerly of Gunnison, CO, passed away on March 17, 2022 surrounded by family in Farmington, NM. Joan was born in to Joseph and Ada Boom on January 8, 1939. She attended High School in Gunnison, CO. Joan married John Ashback on May 13, 1970 in Farmington. She worked as a secretary for Benson, Montan & Greer...
Sandra Medina
Mar 16, 2022
Sandra "Sandy" Garcia-Medina passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her home in Cortez, Colorado, surrounded by family. She was 72 years old. Sandy was born on October 3, 1949 to Paul and Elsie Garcia. She was raised in Cortez, where she later started a family with Tony Medina. If you knew Sandy, you knew that she loved making Broncos...
James Kennedy
Mar 11, 2022
Russell was born to Edward and Frances Kennedy in Durango, Colorado on January 17, 1938 and surrounded by family, entered Heaven on March 11, 2022. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 65 years, Kay (McClain); son Don Kennedy; daughter Barbara and husband Les Schmitt; son Steve and wife Kathy Kennedy; son Mitch Kennedy and daughter Mona...
Holly Finchum Sager
Mar 9, 2022
Holly Finchum Sager, December 16th, 1973, lost her battle with cancer on March 9th, 2022. She was 48 years old. She passed away peacefully with her parents by her side in Durango, Colorado. Holly is survived by her parents Kenneth and Theresa Finchum of Ignacio, Colorado, her daughter Devona Feagin (David Lindberg) and Devona’s daughter Kaitlynn of California, her son...
Chester Wigton MD
Mar 8, 2022
Dr. Chester Mahlon Wigton (Chet) passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022 with his wife, Anita & daughter, Robin by his side while vacationing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Wigton was born on January 12, 1928 in Pueblo, Colorado to Washington Irving & Bessie Wigton. He was the youngest of 5 children. Chester’s father was a loan & real estate developer...
Kerry Coleman
Mar 6, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kerry Coleman, after a long and courageous 5 year battle with cancer, on March 6th, 2022, she was 50 years old. Kerry was a blessing and a joy to all who loved and knew her and her amazing courage over the last years is an example to us all....
Jerry Garcia
Mar 5, 2022
Son, Brother, Father, and friend. Born the third child and baby of the family of Soraida B. Garcia and Benjamin Garcia. Born in Farmington, New Mexico in 1968 and raised in Aztec, New Mexico all the way through the graduating class of 85 at Aztec High School. He enjoyed riding bikes, horses and participated in athletics during his childhood. He...
Angelina Trujillo
Mar 4, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Angie Trujillo announce her passing. She earned her angel wings and went to be with our Lord on March 4th, 2022, at the age of 91. Born to Anita Aguirre Trujillo and Jose Anastacio Trujillo on October 9th, 1930. She grew up on her father's ranch outside of Pagosa Springs, CO....
Matthew Morrissey
Mar 3, 2022
Our beloved, Matthew J. Morrissey, left us on March 3, 2022. Matt led a big life full of adventure and travel. He was happiest outdoors fishing, camping, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, skiing, or boating with his friends and family. He is loved and adored by his two sons, Dylan and Shea, and his wife, Jennifer, of over 20 years. Matt...
Oralia Suazo
Mar 2, 2022
Oralia Azusena Suazo, age 96 passed away March 2, 2022 at The Valley Inn long term care in Mancos, Colorado. Known as Aunt Rae to the family and "Rae" to friends. She was born to Martin and Juanita (Lente) Suazo on March 29, 1925 in Parkview, New Mexico. Rae attended Sacred Heart Catholic School first through eighth grades in Durango...
Charles Kirby
Mar 1, 2022
Charles “Lee” Kirby, age 80, passed away at his home in Red Mesa, Colorado on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Lee grew up in Croton-on-Hudson, New York with his father, Charles, mother, Jean, and sister, Dee. After graduating from high school as valedictorian, he set out for adventure in the desert Southwestern town of Socorro, New Mexico. There, he attended the...
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