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Lance Luedtke

Lance Luedtke

Feb 10, 2020

Lance Luedtke died unexpectedly on Monday, February 10, 2020 in San Miguel County. Lance now joins his brother in eternal life. He was born to Gerald & Mary (Habeck) Luedtke on February 1, 1983 in Sheboygan, WI. Lance attended Random Lake grade schools, earned his GED and continued his education in trades such as welding, masonry, and brick laying. Lance...

Douglas "Doug" Larson

Douglas "Doug" Larson

Feb 9, 2020

Douglas C. Larson, "Doug", owner / operator of Bullseye Windshield passed away February 9th, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He put up a good and Godly fight, in a surprisingly short battle with cancer before Jesus called him home. Doug was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 15th, 1955. He moved to Durango, Colorado in 1991 where he started...

Pat Garrett Jr

Pat Garrett Jr

Feb 4, 2020

Pat "Cactus" L. Garrett passed away February 4, 2020. He was born in Casa Grande, Arizona on October 17, 1955, but called Colorado home. Living his last years of his life in Ignacio, Colorado area. Cactus is survived by: his loving wife of 20 years, Janet; mother, Shirley Reeves; brother, Donald; sister Cindy Harris, all of South Fork, Colorado; his...

Dominic Ornella

Dominic Ornella

Feb 2, 2020

Dominic Ornella was born to Rosa DiFilippo Ornella in San Daniele del Friuli (Province of Udine) Italy of February 23, 1922. He migrated to the United States in May 1932 and was adopted by his step-father, Giordano Ornella, and joined the family in Cincinnati that year. He received his elementary and secondary education in public and parochial schools in Cincinnati....

Martin Moore

Martin Moore

Jan 29, 2020

Martin Robert Moore, 76, of Cortez, Colorado, passed away on January 29, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. Marty was a kind gentleman, loving father, devoted Catholic, and a proud member of the Saint Margaret Mary Church Morning Coffee Crew. Marty is survived and deeply missed by his children Marie Moore, Mark Moore, Jim Moore, and Celeste Ivie. The Rosary...

Betty Jo Quintana

Betty Jo Quintana

Jan 29, 2020

Betty Jo Quintana was called home on January 29th, 2020. She was 74 years old. Betty Jo Quintana was born on January 23rd, 1946 in Dulce New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Charlie Quintana. Betty Jo went to school at Ignacio High School. Although Betty Jo did not graduate, she knew the importance of education...

Mike Quintana

Mike Quintana

Jan 28, 2020

Mike Quintana passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at home in Cerritos, Calif. He was 91 years old. Mike was born October 13, 1928, to Delubino and Eleanor Quintana at his family home, the same home where he grew up, in Durango, Colorado. Mike attended Durango Schools, graduating in 1947. After High School he worked at Wegher's Market. Mike's older...

Debra Watts

Debra Watts

Jan 28, 2020

Debra Jean Watts entered eternal rest Tuesday, January 28, 2020, in Durango. She was 64 years old. Debra was born April 19, 1955, to Max and Ellen House Watts in Durango, Colorado. She grew up in La Boca on her family's farm and attended Ignacio Schools. She attended Haskell Indian College in Lawrence, KS and later Southwest Colorado Community in...

Jo Ann Roseberry

Jo Ann Roseberry

Jan 27, 2020

Jo Ann Roseberry, 84,of Hesperus, Colorado,died 1/27/2020 Junction Creek Rehabilitation Center. Born 11/18/1935. She worked alongside her husband Don, as a partner in Roseberry Plumbing and Heating for 35 years. Jo could tell you how to fix a faucet over the phone. She was a very skilled seamstress and even made dolls for every one of her granddaughters. Jo is...

Barbara Sibley

Barbara Sibley

Jan 24, 2020

Barbara Sibley, 72,of Durango, Colorado, passed away on January 24, 2020 in Lakewood, Colorado. She is survived by her husband, Larry; daughters: Laurie (Sean) Kelley, Erin (Zach Ludwig) Sibley, & Caitlin (V.M.) Galarza; grandchildren: Nicolai, Teghan, Connal, PaisleyJane, Tyrion, & Akira; sister: Christine LaBaume; sister-in-law: Judy Offer; & many extended family and close friends. She was preceded by two brothers...

Dolores Markgraf

Dolores Markgraf

Jan 22, 2020

Dolores (Dolly) Markgraf went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2020. Dolly was born in Wood Lake, Minnesota to Wilbert and Lydia Markgraf on August 16, 1930. She was a beloved child of God and her faith and trust in Him was evident by all who knew her well. Dolly was born with intellectual disabilities and experienced in...

Arthur Edwards Jr

Arthur Edwards Jr

Jan 19, 2020

Arthur Leon Edwards Jr. passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, while listening to a recording of his beloved wife singing. Arthur was born to Arthur Leon Edwards Sr. and Lillie Mae Morgan on October 31, 1923 in Oregon. Arthur graduated from Durango High School. In 1947 Wanda Sparkman made a visit to Durango from her home in...

Junia Ruybal

Junia Ruybal

Jan 17, 2020

Ignacio resident Junia Virginia Ruybal died Friday, January 17, 2020 at home. She was 86. Junia was born to Carlos Tucson and Polita Salazar-Tucson on Mar 3, 1933. She grew up in Ignacio, CO. On May 20, 1947 she married Fritz Ernest Ruybal in Ignacio. They had five sons and one daughter they raised in Ignacio, CO. Junia worked at...

Mary Andrews

Mary Andrews

Jan 14, 2020

Mary E. Andrews, 87, of Durango, passed away on January 14, 2020 at Hospice House surrounded by family. Mary & Andy operated Andy's & AM Sports Photography. She is survived by her husband, Andy; children: Dave (Pat), Robert, Mark Varner, Debra Woodbrey, and Gretchen (Dave) Frederick; grandchildren: Ashena, Aaron, Laura, Jamison, Andrew, and Aaron; as well as numerous nieces, nephews,...

Rita Newton

Rita Newton

Jan 14, 2020

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Mary Garcia

Mary Garcia

Jan 10, 2020

Mary S. Garcia, 89, of Durango, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born on May 23, 1930 to the late Jose and Ernestine Lobato. Mary is survived by her husband Miguel A. Garcia, her kids, Robert Aragon of Englewood, Colorado and Patricia Vigus of Alvarado, Texas, numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great-Great-grandchildren. She...

Jaryn Watts

Jaryn Watts

Jan 7, 2020

Jaryn "J" Edwin Smith Watts entered this world on January 9, 1991 in Durango, CO to Robert Edward Watts and Lisa Renee Burch. He was called home on January 7, 2020 at the age of 28. Jaryn was raised in Ignacio, Colorado and was a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. He was given his Ute Name "Red Wolf"...

Janet Van Kirk

Janet Van Kirk

Jan 6, 2020

Janet Van Kirk, 70, of Durango,died 1/6/2020 surrounded by family. Born 12/12/1949. She is survived by her husband, Larry; children: Tim (Dana) Neal, Teresa Neal-Van Kirk, and Valeria (Carson) Van Kirk-Busch; grandchildren: Nick, Matt, Lannis, and Adeline; great grandson, Oden; siblings: Carolyn Ward, Peggy Segritti, and Joe Lahrmer; sister-in-law, Paula (Bart) Rabkin; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and close...

Maureen Mata

Maureen Mata

Jan 5, 2020

Maureen May Mata, 82, of Durango, Colorado, passed away on January 5, 2020 at Mercy Hospice House, surrounded by family. She was born on January 21, 1937 in Great Britain. She is survived by her spouse of 50 plus years, Felix; Son: Marc (Shaunna) Mata; Grandchildren: Camryn and Riley Mata; her beloved dog, Mia; Cats: Zoe and Snowflake; and many...

Kathryn Sharif

Kathryn Sharif

Jan 4, 2020

Kathryn Rebekah Sharif of Ignacio, Colorado died January 4, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Kathryn was 25 years old; born August 11, 1994 in Washington, D.C. Daughter of Mohammad Sharif Esfahani and Stella Sharif-Chikiar, a sister, fiancé, niece, cousin and friend. She was raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, and graduated from Quince Orchard...

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