Obituaries

Apr 19, 2021

Apr 15, 2021

Jerome "Jerry" Hunt Puckett passed away in Durango, CO on April 15, 2021 just short of his 73rd birthday. Visitation will be held on Friday April 23, 2021 from 6-7 p.m. at Hood Mortuary Chapel and Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Durango Church of Christ, 2100 W. 3rd Ave. Masks will...

Apr 15, 2021

Larry Valdez, of Durango, Colorado, went to Heaven on April 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Delphin and Leonarde Valdez in Durango, Colorado on November 26, 1949. He graduated from Durango High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Army and was immediately sent to Vietnam. While serving, he was awarded many medals, including the...

Apr 15, 2021

In Loving Memory Edna passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021 in her Haines City Fl home. She was a beauty inside & out, she had a sassy personality with a big southern dollop of love, she was known for her unique ability to tell you like it is and never ever hesitated to tell you how much she loved...

Apr 15, 2021

Donald I Degani, age 92, died on Thursday April 15, 2021 in the loving community of Bonaventure in Thornton, CO. He lived his entire life in the Durango, CO area, excluding the last 4 years. He was born January 6, 1929 in Durango, CO to John & Mary Degani. Don was the oldest of two children. He was raised in...

Apr 13, 2021

Apr 12, 2021

Jean M. Allyn passed away April 12, 2021 in Durango, Colorado, from Parkinson’s Disease. She was 93 years old, and is survived by her daughter, Melissa Delio (Ray), granddaughter Steevie, and numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Richmond, California, she is predeceased by her parents and brother, Paul Bicknell. She graduated from Springfield High in Springfield, Oregon, before returning to...

Apr 11, 2021

Cheryl (Brown) Orris came into this world December 10, 1961 and departed April 11, 2021. Cheryl was the definition of selfless. She helped anyone whenever she could. Her joy was contagious, and she loved a good joke. She treated everyone like a friend, never knowing a stranger. Cheryl's family was the most important thing to her. She cherished spending time...

Apr 9, 2021

Eliza Marie Lucero was surrounded by family and loved ones when she passed away peacefully at the age of 90, at her home in Pagosa Springs, on Friday, April 9, 2021. Born Eliza Marie Lobato on May 15, 1930 in Lumberton, New Mexico, she and younger brother Santiago Lobato, Jr. were the children of proud parents Santiago Sr. and Martha...

Apr 6, 2021

Terrance "Terry" Lindeman, 68,of Hesperus, died 4/6/2021 at home, surrounded by family and friends. Born 6/6/1952. He is survived by his wife, Patrice; sister: Barbara (Bob) Hilgenfeld; niece: Linda (Scott) Severs; great nephew and niece: Tyler and Natalie; his beloved Rottweilers: Bonnie and Clyde Lindeman; and many wonderful friends. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Marines Helping Marines, MHM...

Apr 6, 2021

"There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone. The light remains." Daniel (DJ) Quintana, age 20, passed away suddenly on April 6, 2021. Those who knew him have lost a shining light in their lives. Daniel's greatest moment in his life was when he found his love of his life,...

Apr 5, 2021

Adolph Larry Mestas, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, was born on June 27, 1950 at the home of his grandparents, Adolfo & Sidelia Mestas, Lewis St., Pagosa Springs, CO, the eldest of 7 children born to Frank & Emily Mestas, and went to his eternal home, on April 5, 2021. He attended schools in Pagosa Springs and Durango,...

Mar 31, 2021

Kathryn Ella Louderback, 78,of Arboles, Colorado, died 3/31/2021 in Colorado Springs, CO, surrounded by family. Born 8/14/1942. Kathryn grew up in Dyke, CO and moved to Durango at 15 years old. She is survived by her daughter: Brenda Ann Mason; grandson: Logan "Catfish" (Brandi) Mason; and granddaughter: River Bell Mason. She was preceded in death by her parents: Eldon and...

Mar 29, 2021

Penny Lynn Jenness of Hesperus, Colorado, passed away on March 29, 2021. She was 47 years old. Penny was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 6, 1973. She loved the field of cosmetology and helped those around look their best throughout her career, which included running her own salon in Durango, Colorado. She is survived by her parents, Melanie and...

Mar 28, 2021

Norma Rose Walker passed away of natural causes at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was born on May 27, 1924 in Baltimore, MD. Norma moved to Durango in 2009 to be near her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Lisa Mackey. She graduated from Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. in June, 1942....

Mar 22, 2021

Dolores Ilene Shank, 91, of Chillicothe Illinois (previously Colorado and Texas) passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at Heartis Village in Peoria, IL. Dolores “Dee” was born May 14, 1929 in Peoria, the daughter of Loretta Alexander. She married John Shank on December 28, 1965. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1997. She was preceded in death by...

Mar 19, 2021

Edwin Holley, 86, of Bayfield, Colorado, died March 19, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on October 12, 1934. Ed retired from the U.S. Forest Svc. in 1983 & went into building and construction until 1993. He loved exploring the mountain country & was an avid hunter & fisherman. He was very loved & will be...

Mar 17, 2021

Gwendolyn Patricia Adcock, 88, passed peacefully into her Lord’s arms on March 17, 2021, in Durango, Colorado. Gwen was born July 16, 1932, in Ashdown, Arkansas, to Ivy and Effie Phillips, the ninth of ten children. She grew up on the family farm outside of Ashdown. After graduating from high school, Gwen married David Adcock in 1949, and together they...

Mar 16, 2021

Last of her generation, a lifelong resident of Arboles/Pagosa Springs and matriarch, Maria “Maxine” Maximiana Ribera, 94, was granted her angel wings with family by her side on March 16, 2021 in Arvada, CO where she resided with her daughter, Josephine for the last 6+ years. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched...

Mar 16, 2021

Archie Don Young passed away peacefully the morning of March 16, 2021 at Evenings Porch Assisted Living in Bayfield, Colorado. He was ninety-three years old. Don was born May 28, 1927 in Durango, Colorado. He was the second of three sons of Vernon Virgil Young and Vera Mae Wigglesworth. His mother’s family moved to Durango around 1879, as her grandfather,...