Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

Dec 15, 2020

Albie Lino Vigil (56) was born on May 23, 1964 and passed away on December 15, 2020 at the Hospice House in Durango, Colorado. Albie was born to LaVeta W. Vigil and Eldred A. Vigil Sr. in Durango. He liked the Denver Broncos and loved to bowl at the Rolling Thunder Bowling Alley at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. He...

Dec 15, 2020

Dec 12, 2020

Ernest Perez, 65,of Arboles, Colorado,died 12/12/2020 at home. Born 3/12/1955. He is survived by his mother: Carmen Graham, sister: Gina Perez; Brother-in-law: Joseph Sanchez, Jr.; children: David Sanchez and Ashley Valencia; grandchildren: Bailey, Justin, Joseph, Gunner, and Elanor; and best friends, Bruce Sivers and Lloyd Cruz. He was preceded by his wife, Mary Perez. He was a loving father, brother,...

Dec 11, 2020

Roger Dunbar passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 82, in Durango, Colorado. Roger was born to Wayne Dunbar & Dorothy Reeves Dunbar Sears in Griegos (now Albuquerque), New Mexico and grew up in Colorado Springs, CO. He began his storied and adventurous life by serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. He later became a...

Dec 7, 2020

Nadine Yvonne Clegern, 81, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, passed away on December 07, 2020 at Pine Ridge Extended Care. Nadine was born to Nathan and Cora (Michaelson) Olson on April 4, 1939 in Madison, Minnesota. She was raised there and graduated from Madison High School. She obtained a college degree at the University of Minnesota in 1961 and in 1963...

Dec 4, 2020

Herbert “Wayne” Walthall passed away on December 4, 2020 at Mercy Hospice House. Wayne was born to Herbert Thomas and Martha Bird Walthall on November 18, 1925 in Coleman, Texas. He was raised in San Angelo, TX, after moving there in 1930. Wayne graduated high school in 1943 and joined the Navy. He was stationed in Hawaii for 2 years...

Dec 4, 2020

Francisco Lorenzo Albo, "Frankie", 76, passed from this life December 4, 2020, at his home in Billings, MT. Frankie was born November 4, 1944 to Pasqual and Senida Albo in Durango, CO. He graduated from Durango High School and went on to get his degree from York College. Frankie taught at Garfield Elementary School and plied his artistic nature and...

Nov 26, 2020

Katherine Patricia Campana passed away peacefully at her home on November 26, 2020. Katherine was born to Ed and Katie Smith in Louisville, Colorado on January 28, 1934. She is survived by her husband of 66 years Frank Campana, three children, Kathleen Lau of Durango, Colorado Brian Campana of McKinney, Texas and Bret Campana of Ottertail, MN, and their respective...

Nov 24, 2020

George Howard Sands was born on December 11, 1966 to Howard O. and Sophia P. (Dirks) Sands in Portland, Oregon. George soon found a love for baseball and made the All-Stars team and kept a love for the sport ever since. He loved the outdoors, spending time in Alaska and visiting his mother’s homeland of Atka. Also while in Alaska...

Nov 22, 2020

Ruth Loraine (Williams) Wielang, 89 of Aurora, CO formerly of Durango passed away from natural causes complicated by COVID- 19 on November 22, 2020. Graveside funeral services and burial will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Greenmount Cemetery. The second of four children and the only girl, Ruth was born in Kline, Colorado and spent...

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Nov 20, 2020

Dr. James (Jim) Nolan Threadgill, 93, was born on October 26, 1927, to parents Selman Lamar Threadgill and Mary Grace Nolan of Decatur, Georgia, and passed away of Alzheimer’s disease at Hospice House of Mercy in Durango, Colorado, on November 20, 2020. Dr. Threadgill attended Mercer University and graduated in 1949 with a Doctorate of Pharmacy. He married Patricia Gleaton...

Nov 19, 2020

Jesus Jose Villalobos passed away November 19, 2020 at his home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Jesus was born in El Ranchito de San Juan, Balleza, Chihuahua, Mexico on October 3, 1934 to Ermila Olivas Portillo & Jesus Jose Villalobos. Jesus enjoyed spending time with his family and loved ones. He will be missed by all those who knew & loved...

Nov 19, 2020

John A. Campbell passed peacefully with his family by his side. The world lost an amazing person but God welcomed home a beautiful soul. He grew up in a small town Bemidji, Minnesota with his parents, John Albert and Olive Birdie (Gilbert) Campbell and sister, Margaret "Mugs" Augdahl. John was a veteran of the Korean War specializing in radar technologies....

Nov 18, 2020

Andrea Catherine Candelaria passed away suddenly November 18, 2020. She was born September 5, 1980, to Robert & Jackie Candelaria. Andrea "Boots" was the happiest when outdoors; her favorite hike was Ice Lakes and all the local 14ers. She fell in love with Alaska and enjoyed hiking & fishing there. She will be remembered by her friends and family as...