Obituaries
Garry Yockey
Jun 20, 2022
Garry Joe Yockey, age 72, born Oct. 4, 1949, in Pawhuska, OK, suddenly passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, while vacationing with his family in Durango, Colorado. Joe was a long-time resident of Moore, Oklahoma. Growing up in a railroad family, Garry Joe lived most of his childhood in Kansas, before moving with his parents during high school to Newkirk,...
Michelle Brawley
Jun 19, 2022
Michelle D. Brawley passed away on June 19, 2022 with her husband of 39 years, Ralph by her side. Michelle was born in Queens, NY to Daniel and Ethel Katz. She grew up in a loving family along with her two sisters, Helene and Phyllis, as well as many cousins. She graduated high school at the age of 16 and...
H. Prescott Blake
Jun 18, 2022
H. Prescott Blake was born October 21st 1932 in Monticello, Utah to Charlotte Mae Coleman and H. Elwyn Blake. Prescott was the 4th of 9 children. The Blake family home was on the Animas River, where Island Cove Mobile Home Park is now located in Durango. Their log home still stands and is in use today. Prescott and his siblings...
Rex Barnes
Jun 16, 2022
Rex John Barnes October 27, 1977 – June 16, 2022 You may have heard it said that the most important thing in life is what you do with your dash (The one between your start of life and the end of your life). Rex’s dash may have been shorter than most, but it was amazing. Rex was born in Durango...
Donald Baker
Jun 12, 2022
Donald Brice Baker, known as Don, was born in Chandler, AZ on August 29, 1940 to Fred and Anna Baker and passed away June 12, 2022 at the age of 81. Don grew up in Chandler, AZ then moved to Gila Bend, AZ area in 1962. He worked at Poco Dinero Ranch and then met Marilyn Miller of Gila Bend...
Larry
Jun 11, 2022
Lawrence Alan Crane, 74, passed away on June 11, 2022 at home, with his wife by his side. “Larry” was born on April 3, 1948 and grew up in Milwaukee, WI and served in the Army Reserves. He married his wife, Cheryl, in 1978 and they spent 43 wonderful years together traveling, hiking, camping, and enjoying the National Parks in...
Carolyn Bowen
Jun 11, 2022
Carolyn Elaine Bowen, 84,of Castle Rock, CO passed away on June 11, 2022, surrounded by family. Carolyn was born in Fort Wayne, IN on August 17, 1937 and attended Indiana University graduating with a Master's Degree in Music. She taught music in Lafayette, IN for many years before marrying her husband Gene and moving to Burley, Idaho. She and her...
James Hooper
Jun 10, 2022
James Robert (Bob) Hooper was born February 13, 1930 in Pawnee City, Nebraska to Ernest and Beulah (Thiemann) Hooper and passed away on June 10, 2022 in Ignacio, Colorado. Bob served his country in the Marines and the Army, and saw combat in both Korea and Vietnam. Bob enjoyed being a mechanic, hunting, and beautiful cars. He is predeceased by...
Michael Hughes
Jun 10, 2022
Michael (Mike) John Hughes passed away unexpectedly at his home in Durango, Colorado on June 10, 2022. Mike was born in Detroit, Michigan to John and Lillian Hughes on December 26, 1949. He was the first of four children. He graduated from Gaylord High School in 1968, and received a bachelor’s degree in education from Alma College. He remained in...
Mary Craig
Jun 3, 2022
Mary K. Craig passed away at her home in Bondad, Colorado on June 3, 2022. Mary Kathryn Frost was born in Bayfield, Colorado on August 23, 1922, the 2nd child of 7, to Mary Ann and Austin Parsons Frost. She graduated from Durango High School in 1940, then moved to her parent's home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she attended...
Christopher Romero
Jun 2, 2022
Christopher was born in Sterling, Colorado but spent most of his life in Ignacio. He graduated from Ignacio High School and went on to pursue his interest in personal training at Apollo College. Later in life he became a father to a son and daughter. He enjoyed spending time with his children doing all sorts of activities. He enjoyed listening...
Victoria Salvador
May 30, 2022
Victoria B. Salvador, 45, of Durango Colorado passed away Monday, May 30th, 2022, surrounded by family. Victoria was born on December 22nd, 1976, to Isaac Arthure Salvador & Barbara Lucille Gurule. She grew up in the Ignacio & Durango area. Her main career was working as a caregiver in the Durango community, serving many wonderful patients in their needs at...
Keith Perry
May 29, 2022
Keith Jackson Perry (2/22/1985-5/29/2022) lived the entirety of his life in Durango, CO. Remembered and cherished by his immediate family Gail & James Crawford, Paul, Sarah, Isla, & Fiona Perry, and Leah, Sam, Colton, Caelee, & Cora Hickler. Son, brother and uncle, Keith was a huge part of a growing family and enjoyed any opportunity to get together. Keith had...
Justin McCoy
May 25, 2022
Justin McCoy passed of natural causes May 25, 2022 on his way to work. Justin was born to Jerry and Roxine McCoy on January 24, 1978 in Durango, Colorado. From the time Justin’s boots hit the ground he was a cowboy through and through. He could rope the crown of his grandpa’s hat before he could tie his own shoes....
William Embree
May 23, 2022
On Monday, May 23, 2022, William Douglas Embree "Doug" passed away at the age of 73. He served the City of Durango Police Department for 34 years. He received the Medal of Valor. His children include, daughter Michelle & Ray Lunnon, grandchildren Nikolle, Danika, Rylan & Shayla. In addition his daughter Jessica Gunckel, grandchildren Khaleesi & Ridge. His son Kurt...
William Richards Jr
May 22, 2022
On Sunday May 22, 2022, our beloved dad, grandpa, husband, brother and uncle William Lloyd Richards, Jr. left this world. He leaves behind his son, Ethan and wife Sherry; daughters Ryanna and Shayna; grandsons, Zitayvius, Zavier and Atticus; granddaughter Hazel; sisters Wahleah Frost, Natalie Richards and Lorena Richards; brothers Ray Richards, Donavon Silva, Corey Richards, Randall Baker and Ronald Baker;...
Margaret Fulks
May 20, 2022
Born Margaret Jane Bauchman April 24, 1936 to Hazel (Cundiff) Bauchman and Harless Bauchman passed away May 20, 2022 peacefully. She married Clarence Fulks on February 4, 1952. She is survived by 8 children Rosemary (Norman), Hazel (Mike), Wilma (Lee), Michael (Belinda), Maggie (Herman), Clarence, Glenda, and Mark (Leslie). Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, May 21,...
Bartlett Tabor
May 18, 2022
Bartlett Tabor, 82 of Durango, died 5/18/2022, Durango, Born 3/8/1940. Preceded in death by Sam H. Tabor and Crystal Tabor. He is survived by his cousins Mike Magrill and Myra Osborn, both of Texas. He graduated from Texas Christian University in 1962. Bart worked in banking and finance for many years. Married Tamara Tabor on December 13, 1992. Bart was...
A. Fassett
May 17, 2022
A. Bruce Fassett, age 90, died peacefully in his home, May 17, 2022. Bruce was born in Durango, Colorado on September 1, 1931, to Harry and Nella Fassett. He and his family have farmed and ranched for over 100 years in La Plata County, having cattle, sheep, and crops spread out from Missionary Ridge to south of Ignacio and into...
Sandra Lutz
May 14, 2022
Sandy was born in a rural farm community in McCook, Nebraska on April 25, 1942. She worked hard on the farm alongside her older sister Deanna and helped take care of her much younger brothers Randy and Rodney. After graduating high school at the young age of 16 she chose to leave farm life in pursuit of something different. She...
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