Obituaries
Stephen Caldwell
Feb 6, 2021
Stephen Douglas Caldwell, 70, of Durango, Colorado passed away peacefully on February 6th, 2021. Doug will be missed by many. He is predeceased by his father Calvin, his wife Lori, and son John. He is survived by his mother Mary; brother Chris; his son Wes (Shaylyn) and 7 grandchildren. He was a long time Durango resident. Doug had a caring...
Mary Hill
Feb 5, 2021
Mary Beth Hill, age 85, passed away on February 5, 2021 after fighting terminal illness for nearly a year. She was born in Enid, Oklahoma in 1935 to Everett and Grace Garnet, and lived in Enid until her graduation from high school where upon she attended OSU and joined the Pi Beta Phi sorority sisterhood with whom she devoted lifelong...
Julio Gallegos
Feb 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Chris Gallegos announce his passing on February 3rd, 2021, at the age of 69 at his home in Pagosa Springs. After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Chris was called home to be with his heavenly Father. Julio Cristobal Gallegos, Chris, as he was known to many, was a true local to...
Elizabeth Hollandsworth
Jan 31, 2021
Elizabeth (Liz) Hollandsworth passed away, with family at her side, on January 31, 2021, in Durango, Colorado. She was born November 6, 1928 in Panora, Iowa to Wesley Elmer Barcus and Francis Leoline Ulrich. Her family moved to Fruita, Colorado where she graduated Fruita High School. She married James I. Hollandsworth Jr. (Jim) in 1949. Liz followed her husband in...
Bessie Montoya
Jan 31, 2021
Funeral services for Bessie Montoya are as follows: Rosary, Monday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 9:30 a.m., beginning with the eulogy, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Family is working on a full obituary.
David Sullivan
Jan 31, 2021
David C. Sullivan August 14, 1925 – January 31, 2021 There’s a star burning a little brighter as another good ole cowboy was called home. David Sullivan was born August 14, 1925 in Platteville, CO. He was the youngest of six children born to Clarence and Gladys (Fenton) Moore. After losing his mother at an early age, David and two...
James Zick
Jan 29, 2021
James (Jim) Theodore Zick, 82, of Bayfield, CO died Friday evening, January 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was born August 1, 1938 in Watertown, WI to Bernice and Robert Zick. Jim attended high school in Aspen, CO where he graduated and immediately enlisted in the Navy. Jim served on the U.S.S. Edson...
Clifton Folsom
Jan 29, 2021
Clifton “Kayo” Wade Folsom was born Aug. 5, 1953 to Melvina and Stan Folsom. Homesteading in old-time Durango, Kayo developed a strong sense of family and work ethic, as well as a love for the outdoors. A true cowboy, this old-fashioned lifestyle and multigenerational connection to Durango was ingrained in his heart. He graduated from Durango High School, and had...
Sharon Brittain
Jan 26, 2021
Sharon LaVoyce Brittain passed away from COVID 19 on January 26, 2021. She was born on October 7, 1932, in Rankin, Texas to Lois Opal Carlile Wood and Frank Weldon Wood. She graduated from Andrews High School, Andrews, Texas where she was known as the band majorette, the first chair percussionist with the band and the best typist in the...
Lela George
Jan 22, 2021
A bright light in our lives has gone to heaven. Lela Pickett George passed away in Durango, Colorado, January 22, 2021 due to Covid-19. She was 93 years old. She was born to Lucille and Roy Pickett in Pasadena, California, September 30, 1927- one of four girls! She grew up in Sierra Madre, California attending the local schools. At Pasadena...
Adna Heaton Jr
Jan 22, 2021
Adna ‘Russell’ Heaton February 24,1937 - January 22, 2021 Adna Russell Heaton Jr. passed away after a 10-year journey with MSA Parkinsonism. Russ was an amazing, loving and talented husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Linda; two married children, Joan & Gardner; their spouses Andrew and Michelle and four grandchildren, Matt, Owen, Winter, and Jackson. Family,...
Linda Gann
Jan 12, 2021
Linda Lee Gann, 57, passed away on January 12, 2021 surrounded by family at her home in Littleton, Colorado. Linda was born on January 16, 1963, in Durango, Colorado to Leland and Donna Burr. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Christopher, daughter Amy Quick and her husband Paul, son Mark Gann and his wife Katie, and two...
Steven McCoy
Jan 10, 2021
Steven Lynn McCoy (63) passed away January 10, 2021 at his home in Ignacio, CO. He was born December 14, 1957 to parents Harry Lee and Nara Jo McCoy. Steve will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He was a kind hearted man, always willing to lend a hand. The greatest joys...
Gail Person
Jan 10, 2021
Gail Person was born on May 5, 1941 in Denver to John and Betty Person. He and his family moved to Durango in the 3rd grade. After college he returned to Durango and opened a successful dental practice. He practiced dentistry for 39 years in Durango. He loved his community and often gave back to the community his time and...
Berna Deane Briggs
Jan 8, 2021
Berna Deane Briggs (nee Metz) died peacefully at her sister's home in Durango, Colorado on January 8, 2021 at the age of 89. Bernie was born near Cedar Hill, New Mexico on December 29, 1931 to Albert and Ruby Metz. She was the oldest daughter of eight children, and had four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her...
Leonel Atencio
Dec 31, 2020
Leonel Erineo Atencio was born on July 19, 1962 to Dorothy & Orlando Atencio in Durango, CO. He passed away on December 31, 2020 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver, CO. Leonel graduated in Ignacio. He moved to Grand Junction, where he married his high school sweetheart, Annie Armijo & together they had three sons. He loved to camp &...
Ruby Hook
Dec 29, 2020
In Memory Of Ruby Dimples Hook Ruby was born in Norwood, Colorado on July 31, 1937. She passed away in Aztec, New Mexico on December 29, 2020. Ruby was 83 years old. She married James Hook Jr. of Silverton, Colorado. Ruby had many fond memories of Silverton. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Bonnie Wilson....
Jimmy Morris
Dec 23, 2020
With heartfelt sorrow, we are announcing the passing of Jimmy Dale Morris, born August 11, 1948, born in Dinuba, CA but resided in Farmington, NM. Jimmy was called to serve as one of the Lord’s soldiers on December 23, 2020. Jimmy served in Vietnam in 1969/70 with the 11th Armored Cavalry, where he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and...
Paul Paffendorf
Dec 19, 2020
Paul Jeffrey Paffendorf died in an avalanche on December 19, 2020. He was backcountry skiing in the San Juan Mountains with his dear friend, and fellow outdoor enthusiast, Bert Perry. A force of nature in his own right, Jeff's life was defined by his inexhaustible stoke for shared adventures with family and friends. His death leaves an unfillable hole in...
Albert Perry III
Dec 19, 2020
On December 19, 2020, Bert Perry, loving husband, brother, son, and overall wonderful human being, passed away at the age of 55 in an avalanche while doing one of his favorite things - backcountry skiing in the San Juan Mountains - with his good friend Jeff Paffendorf. Bert was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the middle child of Grady and Lalia...
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