Obituaries

Mar 5, 2019

Wanda Ann Rivas, 66 gained her heavenly wings at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Mercy Medical Hospital in Durango, Colorado. Wanda was born January 12, 1953 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and was a lifelong member of the community. Wanda was a devoted wife and caretaker to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. Wanda was a mentor of...

Mar 3, 2019

Sally Ann Kufrin passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Pine Ridge Extended Care. She was 86 years old. Sally was born May 27, 1932, to Neal and Eleanor Sundin in Brookfield, Illinois. She grew up in Brookfield. Over her life she was married several times and to those marriages 4 wonderful children were given. In 1981 she moved to...

Feb 28, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Duane Christopher Suazo, 53, of Durango, Colorado on February 28, 2019. Duane was born in Durango on October 12, 1965 and was a lifelong resident. He attended area schools and school in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. He worked in local restaurants and was a member of the Southern Ute...

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Feb 17, 2019

Allen John Rundquist, 82, of Hesperus, Colorado, passed away on February 17, 2019 after 4 months in Mercy Hospice House. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and his beloved dog Jetta Mae. Allen was born on March 7, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Norman and Emma Rundquist. He grew up in Plat, Wisconsin where...

Feb 17, 2019

Mildred May Marx Leonard, age 89 ('21'), of Durango, CO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2019, with eldest son Kurt Feigley and daughters Heidi Olson and Kristin Jones at her side. Millie, as she was commonly known, was born in Pawnee, OK, to Lawrence and Mildred Marx on July 3, 1929. She and her brother Gordon attended schools...

Feb 17, 2019

Life- long Durango resident Rudy Tipotsch passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. Rudy had just celebrated his 89th birthday on February 10, 2019. Rudy graduated from Durango High School in 1948 and after graduation he attended Fort Lewis College at the old Hesperus campus. Rudy joined the United States Air Force and was in from 1951 to 1955. Rudy returned...

Feb 16, 2019

Loving father and friend David Glen "Woody" Woodford, 58, of Durango, Colorado, died unexpectedly on February 16, 2019. Woody was born January 19, 1961, in Shorewood, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point before making his way out west. He married Martie Maloney in Boulder, Colorado (later divorced), and together raised two amazing daughters. In 2003, Woody moved...

Feb 14, 2019

Our darling angel, Elijah "Eli" James Woodworth, went to be with the Lord on February 14th, 2019 after 8 precious years on Earth. He passed away at home in his sleep with his parents at his side. Elijah was born April 15th, 2010 in Soldotna, AK to parents Josh and Kay (nee Hennessey) Woodworth. He was born with Cornelia de...

Feb 10, 2019

Nellie Greer passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Cottonwood Inn. She was 82 years old. Nellie was born June 1, 1936 to Edward and Nellie Miller in Ignacio, CO. She grew up in Ignacio. Nellie married George Greer on August 22, 1953, in Durango. She devoted her life to raising her four children and truly excelled at the skills...

Feb 9, 2019

Francisco "Frank" Chavez passed away February 9, 2019, with family at his side. 85 years old, Frank was born in Rosa, New Mexico, to Juanita Rodriguez and Jose Amador Chavez. He graduated from Ignacio High School and served in the Air Force during the Korean War in Yokota, Japan and on Guam. Sergeant Chavez was a Senior Cryptographic Operator for...

Feb 8, 2019

Martha Simpson died peacefully in her home in Durango, CO on February 8, 2019 of natural causes. Born March 29, 1924 in Trinidad, CO to Charles and Vera Carman. Martha graduated Valedictorian of Durango High School in 1942, then attended Western State College before, as she stated "succumbing to one of many job offers" associated with nationally recognized record scores...

Feb 6, 2019

Ty Colton Ransford, 20, of Durango, passed away from natural causes on February 6, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 18, 1998 in Durango to Darel Ransford and Jennifer Dunn. He is survived by his parents: Jennifer (Joe) Whirry and Darel (Paula) Ransford; siblings: Bucky, Ryan, Brittany, Tianna, Alissa, Jessie, Hannah, Jakob and Summit; many grandparents, nieces,...

Feb 4, 2019

Michele Gosdin, 58 of Bayfield, Colorado ascended into heaven on February 4, 2019 after a two month battle with brain cancer. On July 28, 1960 in Berwyn, Illinois Michele was born to Walt and Doris Novak. In the summer of 1974 her family moved to San Antonio, Texas where she attended and graduated from Winston Churchill High School. At Southwest...

Feb 2, 2019

Robert B. Casey, Bob to all his friends, went to meet his maker on February 2, 2019, something he had been curious about for some time. Born February 1, 1933, Dad was a kind, gracious and generous gentleman. He is survived by Joan, the love of his life and his wife of 66 years; their three "children," Karen, Bill (and...

Feb 2, 2019

Rose Keller, 96,of Durango, Colorado,died 2/2/2019 at The Cottonwood Inn. Born 9/18/1922. She is survived by her sons: Ron Keller and Norm (Jana) Keller of Durango; 3 grandchildren: Kati, Taylor and Brady; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Cottonwood Inn Social Fund. A service will...

Feb 1, 2019

Dean William Jackson, 57, of Durango (Bayfield) passed away on February 1, 2019, surrounded by family in Grand Junction, CO. Dean was born on April 14, 1961 to Buddy and Elsie in California at Travis Air Force Base where his father was stationed. Dean moved to Durango with his family in 1974 graduated high school in 1979, and served in...

Jan 27, 2019

Sarah Marguerite Price Norton Pierce was born on January 8, 1915. She passed away on January 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by two husbands: Carlton Carmont Norton (1975) and Joseph Earl Pierce (2008), her brothers and their spouses Paul (Lucille), Louis (Pet), Jack (Marguerite) and Donald (Louise), her daughter Judith A. Bennett, and step-daughter Jeanie Garcia. She is...

Jan 26, 2019

Judith Eileen Morris, 72, of Cortez, Colorado, died 1/26/2019 at home, surrounded by family. Born 12/3/1946. Judy is survived by her husband, Don R. Morris; two children: Robert L. Morris (Tanya) & Michelle M. Morris; three grandchildren: Kendal Trujillo, Airoughn VanGrandt & Maddisyn VanGrandt. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice of Montezuma 512 N. Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321. A...