Obituaries

Barbara Scott

Barbara Scott

Apr 11, 2019

Born Barbara June Johnson July 10, 1928 in Pagosa Springs to Robert and Irene Johnson and passed away April 11, 2019 In Bloomfield New Mexico. Shortly after graduation from Pagosa High School, she married Kenneth Hotz. The union was short-lived but produced a son, Robert Wayne, who later took the name of her second husband, Robert D. Pfalmer. This marriage...

Orville Akins

Orville Akins

Apr 10, 2019

Orville Grant Akins passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on April 10, 2019. He was born in Hesperus Colorado, the sixth son of Mary V. and Miles O. Akins. He grew up hunting, fishing, and helping out at his uncles’ general store. In 1942 he joined the Army Air Corps and was assigned to the 15th Airforce...

Travis Schield

Travis Schield

Apr 4, 2019

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Travis Schield, April 4th, 2019. In this time of grief, we remember him by the memories he shared with us. Though the loss of Travis was too soon, Travis lived a full life. Born December 20, 1964, in Waverly Iowa, he grew up in Colorado with his beloved siblings, Tracy Toner,...

Marie Jefferson

Marie Jefferson

Apr 3, 2019

Marie Jefferson passed away Wednesday, April 03, 2019, surrounded by family. She was 49 years old. Marie was born July 24, 1969, to Joe Sabino Archuleta and Mary Aurora Trujillo in Durango, Colorado. She lived near Tiffany and the Ignacio area all of her life. She graduated from Ignacio High School in 1988. She managed the Patio Restaurant for 8...

Christopher Harrell

Christopher Harrell

Apr 1, 2019

The world lost a legend. Christopher Reagan Harrell (affectionately known as Skinny) is no longer with us on this earth. He died unexpectedly in Telluride, Colorado, on April 1st, 2019. Skinny is survived by his parents Mike Harrell and Christine Harrell Sable; stepfather Brad Sable; brother Parker Harrell; grandmother Bobbie Sue Harrell; girlfriend Ashley Frizzola and dog Chewy; and numerous...

Rose Farley

Rose Farley

Apr 1, 2019

Rose Mary Farley, 85,of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 1, 2019. Born 12/19/1933. Survived by her daughter Audrey (Tony) Harwig, 4 granddaughters; Amber, Aspyn, Autumn, and Ariah. Her son Steve Higgins and many extended family members. Rose Mary will be dearly missed. A service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at...

Ferdinand Weits

Ferdinand Weits

Mar 30, 2019

Born in The Netherlands, “Opa” Fred immigrated to Wisconsin with his family at the age of 18. In the Army, stationed in Colorado Springs, he met his first wife, together they had four children. He was a skilled engineer with 30 patents in his name and worked on many others. He retired to Durango where he pursued his hobby as...

Shirley McIntosh

Shirley McIntosh

Mar 29, 2019

Our Beloved Shirley Rae McIntosh joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, March 29, 2019. She was born to Ray and Katie Willbanks on August 10, 1937 in McPhee, Colorado and her lifetime passion was healing - of the Body, Soul and Spirit. She became a nurse in 1957 in Denver and shortly after married Jack Majerus. They...

Priscilla Warren

Priscilla Warren

Mar 28, 2019

Priscilla Warren, age 91 died on March 28, 2019 at her home in Ignacio, CO where she lived the past 61 years. She passed away peacefully in the presence of her sons Robert and Art, brother David, sister in law Maima, niece Cathy, and nurse Camy Kinney. She was born in Telluride, Colorado on December 26, 1927. She is survived...

Edward Brennan

Edward Brennan

Mar 28, 2019

Charles Brennan died on March 28, 2019 at home, he was 88. He was Chief and CEO of Brennan Oil, which has served the community since 1923. He honorably took over the business of Brennan Oil in 1950. Charlie was a proud Marine, serving in the Korean War. When he was asked how he wanted to be remembered, he said...

Jeffrey Rozean

Jeffrey Rozean

Mar 28, 2019

Beloved husband and father, Jeffrey "Jeff" Warren Rozean, 65, of Durango, died March 28, 2019, in his home. Born and raised in Granby, CO, Jeff received a degree in Mathematics with a minor in Accounting from CU Denver. He was elected to the Granby Town Council, first as the Parks Commissioner and later as Mayor. Jeff had many talents which...

Mitchell Crom

Mitchell Crom

Mar 27, 2019

Mitchell Robert Crom passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was 26 years old. Mitch was born August 10, 1992, to Mark and Marianne Crom. He grew up in Durango and graduated from Durango High School Class of 2010. Mitch enlisted in the U.S. Army soon after graduation and honorably served in Afghanistan. He served with distinction during his time...

Isaac Rivera

Isaac Rivera

Mar 25, 2019

Isaac Delphin (Ike) Rivera passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on March 25, 2019He was Born on August 1, 1929, in Monero, New Mexico to Juan Teodoro Rivera and Margarita Carrillo. He stood in Monero until he was 12 and then moved to Arboles with his family. He enjoyed playing baseball throughout his younger age and...

Trudy Bazzill

Trudy Bazzill

Mar 21, 2019

Trudy Rene Bazzill, 62,of Vallecito, Colorado, died 3/21/2019 Mercy Hospice House in Durango. Born 1/26/1957. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Bruce; son Morgan Smith; 3 step-children; 11 surviving siblings who love her and many church family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Jesse Thompson and Frank Becchetti. A service will...

Linda Everett

Linda Everett

Mar 20, 2019

Linda Everett, 64, of Durango, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on 3/20/2019. She will be greatly missed by her best friend and partner in crime of 37 years Donald Villers, daughter Jamie Schmitz and husband Tony Schmitz, son Toby Everett and girlfriend Sienna Rucker, all of her 4 legged kids, and many more family members...

Joyce Cathcart

Joyce Cathcart

Mar 17, 2019

Joyce Cathcart, 89, died March 17, 2019 in Durango, surrounded by sons Alan and Randall, all five grandchildren and husband of 70 years George. Waiting to receive her in heaven were son Brent, sister Janice and her parents. Joyce was born April 16, 1929 in Long Beach, California, attended Wilson High School and the University of Southern California. Joyce was...

John Emerson Jr

John Emerson Jr

Mar 15, 2019

John F. Emerson Jr. (Jack) was born on November 5 1942 to Mary and John Emerson in Albany, CA. He passed peacefully into God's arms on March 15 2019 at Sunshine Gardens Country Home in Durango, CO after a long fight with Lewy body dementia. Jack graduated from Grand Junction HS then attended Mesa Jr. College, also in Grand Junction....

Stanley Williams

Stanley Williams

Mar 15, 2019

Stanley "Bear" Williams passed away quietly on March 15, 2019 surrounded by the love of his family. Bear is a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. He was born to Wanda M. American Horse and John S. Williams on August 20, 1955 in Roosevelt, UT. Stanley was a graduate of Bayfield High School. During his high school years Bear...

Jarrett Cook

Jarrett Cook

Mar 14, 2019

Jarrett “Jerry” Fowler Cook, 81, of Bayfield, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 peacefully at home on his Pine River Valley Ranch. He was born September 3, 1937 to Charles Dean and Ruth (Fowler) Cook. He grew up in Redstone, CO and graduated from East Denver high school in 1957. He then attended the Spartan School of Aeronautics where shortly after...

John Brett

John Brett

Mar 11, 2019

John Roberton Brett died March 11, 2019 peacefully at the age of 84 in Durango, CO. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Anctil in 1999. John was born in Belvedere, CA on June 5, 1934. He graduated high school from Mount Carmel High in 1952. He married Sylvia Anctil on February 20, 1954. John lived in Durango...