Obituaries
Delia Lopez
Nov 12, 2021
Delia M. Lopez passed away on November 12, 2021, she was 83 years old. Delia was born in Monero, NM. The family later moved to Chama, NM where she lived until she married Sam Lopez in 1958 and moved to Durango. They raised Sam’s boys and had two children of their own. Delia worked at the Townhouse Restaurant, Coca-Cola Bottling...
John Barnes
Nov 11, 2021
Johnny Barnes,71, of Durango, Colorado passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Johnny was born on April 21, 1950, in Durango and resided on the family ranch throughout his life. He graduated from Ignacio School District in 1969, and worked at Ignacio School District, Fort Lewis College, and Durango 9-R School District for a total of 33 years. He saw...
Michael Swindler
Nov 10, 2021
Michael Ann (Cagle) Swindler was born in San Saba, TX on August 8, 1949, and raised in San Antonio, TX. She died on November 10, 2021, and is preceded in death by her parents, CA and Edith Cagle, and her brother, John. A graduate of Harlandale High School, she was a cheerleader and an all-American Girl. She graduated and met...
Katrice (Weber) Decker
Nov 8, 2021
Katrice Frances (Weber) Decker passed away on November 8, 2021, she was 40 years old. Katrice, affectionately known as Katy, grew up in Campbell Hall, NY, and graduated from Goshen High School, Goshen, NY in 1999. She married Jonathan L Decker on December 28, 2002 and they welcomed their precious son, Joshua, in September of 2003. They moved to Pagosa...
Bryant Smith
Nov 7, 2021
Bryant Smith was born on March 23, 1988. He and his twin brother, Dylan, were tired of being cooped up together and decided March would be a good time to make their arrival rather than wait until their expected date in June. This early arrival came with many challenges and complications which Bryant faced with courage, humor and determination. He...
Joann Smith
Nov 7, 2021
Joann M. Smith January 22, 1932 - November 7, 2021 We honor our dear mother, Joann Smith, who peacefully passed away on November 7 after an illness that lasted several weeks. She was 89 years old. Born in Chicago, Illinois; Joann was the only daughter of Mary K. Long and Walter George Long. She married our beloved father, Robert Karl...
Frank Shry
Nov 5, 2021
Frank Alic Shry met his Savior on November 5, 2021. Frank was born in Durango in 1935, the only child of Frank Shry Jr., and Olga E. Shry and grew up on the south end of 4th Avenue, along with an extended family that lived in the same neighborhood. That was Frank's "Birth Tribe", along with the Priests, Nuns, and...
Wanda Chadwick
Nov 3, 2021
Wanda LaDean Chadwick, age 79, passed away November 3rd, 2021 due to multiple health complications. She was born on May 1st, 1942 in Lubbock, TX to Harold and Ruby Mae Radcliff. In early childhood, her family moved to Pagosa Springs, CO and lived at the Dyke Ranch. From first to third grade, she went to school in a one-room schoolhouse...
James Brittain
Nov 2, 2021
James Duane Brittain 66, lovingly called “Jim,” passed away November 2, 2021, in his home in the town of Aztec, New Mexico. Jim was born in Napa California on the 16th day of May, 1955 to Sharon L. and Harland J. Brittain. He was the second oldest of 4 brothers; Steve, John, and Frank Brittain. Jim graduated from Bayfield High...
Brandi Fassett
Nov 1, 2021
Brandi Renee Fassett was born September 28, 1971, and passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on November 1, 2021. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and co-worker. She is a third-generation La Plata County resident, graduated from Durango High School in 1990, and remained living on the family ranch. She was actively involved in her community and was always...
Anthony Rivas
Nov 1, 2021
Anthony Rivas met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was born to Lester and Lila Rivas in Durango, Colorado on July 9, 1965. Anthony was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Uncle. He loved riding his Harley, playing music, and the outdoors, but most of all leading people to Jesus. He is...
Jane Wright
Oct 31, 2021
Jane Powell Wright passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at home, surrounded by family. She was 90 years old. Jane was born April 1, 1931, to Theodore and Lillian Black in Queens, Ny. She is survived by her husband, Hamilton and three children, Hamilton, William and Christine.
Karen Edmonds
Oct 29, 2021
We regret to announce the passing of our beloved Karen Renee Edmonds. She passed peacefully to her eternal home on Friday October 29, 2021. Karen was born in Garden Grove, California on April 24, 1963 to John Morton Motter and Edna Ruth Motter. At the approximate age of 7 years Karen and her family moved to Colorado Springs, CO until...
Lou Mestas
Oct 27, 2021
Lou Mestas was born in Monte Vista, Colorado on August 13, 1955 to Frank and Emily (Cantu) Mestas, the 3rd eldest child of seven children. Following a hard-fought, heroic battle from open heart surgery, he passed away on October 27, 2021. Lou never complained, kept his sense of humor and remained brave during the entire fight he chose. Lou’s family...
Billy Baker
Oct 25, 2021
Billy Jack Baker AKA Billy Jack Christopher Elk Boy Baker passed away October 25, 2021 at Centura Health Mercy Hospital in Durango. Billy Jack was born on February 11, 1978 to Bonnie K. Baker in Durango, CO. He was a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Billy Jack had a life changing accident when he was 15 years old....
Fred Archuleta
Oct 22, 2021
Fred Archuleta passed away on October 22, 2021 at Mercy Hospice House, surrounded by family. Fred was born in Canada Bonita Canyon, NM to Silviano and Serefina Archuleta on July 28, 1936. He was the 7th of 9 children. Fred grew up on the family ranch of 320 acres, with a schoolhouse on the property. Later on the family split...
Carol (Carlson) Seale
Oct 22, 2021
On October 22, 2021, Carol Nell Knight (Carlson) Seale took the hand of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ as he said to her "...well done, good and faithful servant..." Matthew 25:21. No longer will she be tethered by a body that betrayed her but rather dancing with her Jesus. The legacy she leaves is one of love. Above and beyond...
Wilma Daum
Oct 22, 2021
Wilma Daum passes away peacefully Friday, October 22, 2021 at her home, she was 97. Wilma was born March 15, 1924 to Phillip and Mary Haas in Windsor, Colorado. She was the second of three children born. There they farmed and harvested produce. She married Don Daum December 16, 1941 in Greeley, Colorado. Shortly after they moved to San Diego,...
Criseldo Pacheco
Oct 22, 2021
Criseldo F. Pacheco passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Friday October 22, 2021, he was 99. Criseldo F. Pacheco was born on September 20, 1922 in Blanco, NM to Manuel and Adelina Pacheco. In 1943 he married Liva Madrid and they started a family. Criseldo was drafted into the Army in June 1944. He was sent to the South...
Bernita Rael
Oct 18, 2021
Durango resident, Bernita Ann Rael, 59, passed away on, Monday, October 18, 2021, in Aurora, CO, surrounded by her children and husband. Bernita was born in Durango, CO to Ben Cordova and Magdalena Medina on January 16, 1962. On June 21, 1986, she married Michael Rael in Durango. In their 35 year marriage they had two sons and one daughter;...
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