Obituaries
Robert (Bob) Wiggins
Nov 20, 2021
Bob Wiggins, born November 9, 1944 in Mason City, Iowa and died November 20, 2021, in Durango, Colorado. He was 77 years old. Bob was a carpet and flooring salesman in Denver before moving to Durango in the 70’s where he was an outfitter and guide into the Weminuche Wilderness. He married Kathy Taylor in 1973 and divorced in ‘93....
Andreanna Phillips
Nov 19, 2021
Andreanna (Pinky) Nichole Phillips passed away on Friday November 19, 2021. She was 25 years old. Andreanna was born August 14, 1996 in Durango, CO. She was one of three daughters born to Tyler and Leslie Phillips and was raised in Ignacio, CO. From the moment she was born, her sparkling light and fiery spirit shined through to all who...
Jeffrey Brown
Nov 19, 2021
effrey Allen Brown unexpectedly passed away on November 19, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Durango, after a tough battle with heart issues, he was 55 years old. He is survived by his 12-year-old daughter, Brooklyn Brown, and her mother Sherri Haldorson of Durango; his mother Kathleen Brown, 2 nieces, and 4 nephews of Minnesota. Jeff was born on September 3rd,...
Sharon Denious
Nov 17, 2021
Sharon Marie Fee Denious was born on January 27, 1941 to Thomas Wayne Fee and Alma (Murphy) Fee. Sharon was born in a log cabin outside the Missouri River town of Rulo, Nebraska. She was the third of five children and the only girl. Her father had to saddle his horse and ride through the snow to get to a...
Alfred Frahm
Nov 16, 2021
Alfred L. Frahm of Corrales, NM, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Lovelace Westside Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was 92. Mr. Frahm was born Feb. 13, 1929, in Bayfield, CO., the son of Fred and Lulu Frahm. Alfred graduated from Bayfield High school in 1947 and married Frances Albright on Sept. 9, 1952. The couple lived on a ranch...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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