Obituaries
Wesley "Wes" Cummings
Aug 2, 2024
Husband, Father, Grand-father and Great-grandfather, Wesley "Wes" Cummings was born December 30, 1939 in La Junta, Colorado to Merrell Price and Katie Bernice (Parrish) Cummings. He passed away August 2, 2024, while in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 84.
Wes attended a one room school in rural South East Colorado through his elementary years before the family moved to La...
Priscilla Gale Duran
Aug 1, 2024
Priscilla Duran, 65, of Yatahea, NM, died 8/1/2024, Gallup, NM, Born 3/5/1959. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Ouray Memorial Cemetery, Ignacio, CO. She is survived by her husband, Jamie Duran, daughter: Marlene Scott; 3 grandchildren Mikah Begaye, Nevaeh Fennell, Nariah Finnell. She was preceded in death by a daughter: Jamie Scott; mother:...
Dallas Louis Phillips
Jul 31, 2024
Dallas Louis Phillips, age 81, of Bayfield, CO, passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2024. Born on May 20, 1943, in LaGrande, OR.
Dallas was a kind-hearted and humble individual who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and cherished his family and friends profoundly. After completing his high school education in Elgin, Oregon, Dallas served in the army for...
Rubel David Montoya Jr.
Jul 29, 2024
Rubel David Montoya Jr., born on July 19, 1942, passed away on July 29, 2024, in Durango, Colorado, shortly after his 82nd birthday. A beloved jokester, Rubel was cherished for his warm spirit and constant humor. In 1963, he married the love of his life and together they built a loving family. Rubel dedicated over 25 years to maintaining Park...
William Frederick Wampner
Jul 24, 2024
William “Bill” Frederick Wampner peacefully passed away in his home on July 24th, 2024.
He touched many lives with his big heart and kind nature. He was most recently preceded in death by his beloved bride Deloris June Wampner, who passed away June 30th of 2023. They were married for 63 years and are now reunited in their heavenly home. Bill...
Donn Kenneth Hicks
Jul 23, 2024
Donn Kenneth Hicks passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was 73. Donn leaves behind a legacy of great stories, adventure, and laughter.
Donn was born on January 16, 1951, in Escondido, California to Ken and Ruth (McClung) Hicks. He grew up in Riverside, California with his two younger sisters, Debbie and Dorothy. Donn met his wife, Susan, at Deerlodge...
Tim A. Dionne
Jul 23, 2024
Timothy “Tim” Andre Dionne, a beloved member of the Durango, Colorado community passed away on July 23, 2024 surrounded by family at his home at the age of 54. He was born in Portland, Maine on January 21, 1970 and grew up in Maine. He also lived in New York and spent the latter part of his life in Durango...
Patty Dressel
Jul 21, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Patty Dressel announce her passing on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the age of 68 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Bob of 25 years, children: Jason Craig and wife Heather of Granby, CO, Kirsten Craig, of Durango, CO, grandchildren, Autumn Tucson, along with fiancé Patriot...
Wilfred "Bill" Charles Cortis, Jr.
Jul 8, 2024
Wilfred (Bill) Cortis, age 75, passed away peacefully in Durango, CO, on July 8, 2024. He spent the last 3 years receiving exceptional care at Junction Creek Health and Rehab Center after suffering a stroke in 2020.
Bill was born August 19, 1948 in Pontiac, Michigan to Wilfred and Marjorie Cortis. He was a stand-out student-athlete at Grosse Ile High School,...
Kathleen Anne Reilly
Jul 7, 2024
Kathleen Anne Reilly, born May 18th 1937, passed away in her sleep on July 7th, 2024 in the Bayfield home she shared with her daughter Ellen and son-in-law Mark James. She leaves behind a son David Anastasio and his wife Deborah, Grandchildren Katie Rae James and Tyler James, eight great grandchildren who called her Granny Kat for her love of...
Julia "Judy" Varue(Lancaster) Crow
Jul 6, 2024
Judy graduated from this life into heaven on July 6, 2024 at the tender age of 98+. She was born to Al and Alice Lancaster in Ackman, CO on Nov 3rd, 1925, the second of six children – Mary (Murphy), Judy (Crow), Jimmie (Perry), William, John and Sarah (Foust).
During WW2, right after she graduated from Cortez High School, she was...
Mary Regan Caldwell
Jul 4, 2024
Mary Regan Caldwell, age 97, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2024, in Durango, Colorado. Born on July 10th, 1927, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Mary lived a full and inspiring life. Mary earned her Master’s degree in Teaching from Adams State University and dedicated her career to educating and inspiring countless students. She was a beloved and successful teacher, known for...
James C. Sheppard
Jul 4, 2024
James C. Sheppard, former mayor and long time Durango banker passed away peacefully Thursday, July 4th. He was 88 years old. Jim was the third of four boys born January 7, 1936 to Don and Ethel Sheppard in Pierre, South Dakota. He graduated from Pierre HS and attended the University of South Dakota before volunteering for the draft and receiving...
Jesse Galvez Filoteo
Jul 4, 2024
Jesse Galvez Filoteo, loving son, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 25 on Thursday July 4, 2024. Jesse was born on July 19th, 1998 in Crossville, TN to Gina and Thaddeus Filoteo. An innate creator and avid outdoorsman, Jesse found a love for hiking and nature through his upbringing in Scouts. His passion for art flourished under...
Daniel Lee Bender
Jul 4, 2024
After a short battle with pancreatic cancer, Daniel Lee Bender passed away July 4th, 2024, peacefully and surrounded by his family. A celebration of Dan’s life will be held at 10556 Hwy 550, South of Durango, on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project or Summit Early...
Michelle Marie Salazar
Jul 3, 2024
Michelle Marie Salazar, 56, of Farmington NM was called home by the Lord on July 3, 2024. Michelle wasborn in Durango, Colorado to Frank and Rose Pacheco on November 30, 1967. She grew up in Durangoand later moved to Farmington to start her family. She worked in the medical field for over 20 years as aCertified Central Sterile Technician. She...
Chrystal Marie Snow
Jul 2, 2024
Chrystal Marie Snow was born on Oct. 7, 1985, to John Reason “Reece” Snow and Janelle “Gidget” Norris.
She was loved and raised by many people throughout her childhood. The beauty of family is that you have a village of people who will step in and step up — and Chrystal had a very big family that loved her very much.
Growing...
Christopher Cozby
Jun 30, 2024
Christopher Cozby, 64, of Vallecito, Colorado, passed away June 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. He was born July 18, 1959 in Dallas, Texas. Services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his wife: Joni Cozby; children: Amy (Stephen) Kennemer, Elizabeth Cozby, Kearsty (David) Wegher & Monty (Lyndsi) Taylor; siblings: Kimberly Rote, Michael Cozby, Crystal (Cary)...
Dorothy "Dottie" Dodd
Jun 30, 2024
Dorothy "Dottie" Dodd, 84, of Ignacio, Colorado, passed June 30, 2024 at home peacefully surrounded by family. Born January 30, 1940. Dottie is survived by her sister Marilyn Walter, her children Davie II, Darryl, Debbie and Doug, 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and numerous foster children. She was preceded in death by her husband Davie, son Danny, 2 sisters and...
William Croxton Taylor
Jun 28, 2024
William "Bill" Croxton Taylor passed away on May 22, 2024, moving on from a life he was often known to describe simply as, "blessed". Bill lived a gracious life, knew his fair share of grit, and awoke every day with something to be happy about. Bill, or 'Grandpa Billy' to his cherished grandchildren, was in his own words, "a very...
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