Obituaries

Oct 12, 2018

Shirley Qualls, of Ignacio, after a short battle with lung cancer, passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on October 12, 2018. She was five days short of her 80th birthday. Though born in Texas, Shirley adored her adopted state. She considered herself a true Coloradan, having spent the latter forty-six years of her life here. An unapologetic...

Oct 9, 2018

Donna Marie Thomas was born to Victoria Ruth Thomas née Worden and Francis John Thomas on May 7, 1939, in Denver, CO. It was the beginning of a life that those who knew her to consider to be a blessing beyond words. As the youngest of three children, she was no coward. She once claimed to school chums that she...

Oct 8, 2018

Dr. Barry Hillmer died at home on Monday, October 8, 2018 after a long battle with heart disease at the age of 79. He was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. Barry completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by his Medical Degree at the University of Nebraska, where he met and married Cynthia Lee Grimm, his...

Oct 4, 2018

Margaret James, 89, of Durango, CO passed away on October 4, 2018 at home. She was born on December 1, 1928, in Pharr, TX to Louis Lamont Temple and Faye Sellers. She was the youngest of 3 children, her siblings were Lamont Temple and Rodney Temple. Margaret married Sam James on September 17, 1949 in Ft. Worth, TX and together...

Oct 4, 2018

Peter Felix Vasquez was born August 9, 1949. Peter was a loving brother, grandpa, great grandpa, uncle, primo, supportive family man, and most importantly father! His roots run deep through Pagosa Springs and Pagosa Junction. The beginning of his life started in his early twenties when he was blessed with his beautiful baby girl Shana. His legacy then continued with...

Oct 4, 2018

Shirley Marie Reinhardt passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Durango. She was 82 years old. Shirley was born June 11, 1936 to Fred and Velma Robinson in Durango, CO. She was raised on the family ranch North of Ignacio and was still farming that ranch at the time of her death. After High School, she worked at Turner Insurance...

Oct 2, 2018

Vincent Paul Chapman was born February 10, 1927 to Florence N. Hurt-Chapman and Albert M. Chapman in a little house outside of Monte Vista, Colorado. His father Albert worked as a farmer in the Monte Vista area for the first two years of Vince's life, and the family moved to land near Dyke, Colorado (an area between Pagosa Springs and...

Oct 1, 2018

Michelle "Meeshy" Lee Neylan-Henderson learned to fly Monday, October 1, 2018, in Farmington, NM. She was 41 years young. Meeshy was born November 14, 1976, to Seth Michael John Neylan and LauraLee (Taylor) Neylan in Leadville, Colorado. Her life began in Leadville and migrated through Durango, to Aztec, and eventually, Farmington, where she began her family and lived her adult...

Sep 30, 2018

Brian Edward Simbeck, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away Sunday, September 30th in his home after a valiant battle with cancer. Brian was born on August 14, 1963, to JoAnne Gray Simbeck and Jon Ed Simbeck in DuBois, PA. As a child he lived in Alamosa, Lake City, and Mancos, CO, Ackron, OH, and Aloha, OR. He...

Sep 28, 2018

Debra Ann Ballard Farley, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died on September 28, 2018 surrounded by her family. Debbie was born on December 3, 1953 in Missoula, Montana. She married her high school sweetheart, Martin Farley on February 19, 1972 and have been married for over 46 years. Debbie and Marty moved to Durango in June 1992 and knew that...

Sep 28, 2018

Sep 28, 2018

William "Bill" Noble passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. He was 84 years old. Bill was born August 23, 1934, to Clinton Noble and Phoebe McCaleb in Durango, Colorado. After serving in the U.S. Army, he returned to Durango and joined the Durango Police Department. During his 30 years of serving, he mentored many young kids. Bill...

Sep 22, 2018

Sep 20, 2018

Grace Halle (Engler) Holcomb passed away peacefully at home with her son and family surrounding her after a short battle with leukemia on September 20, 2018. She was born July 24, 1931 in Durango, Colorado to Paris and Elizabeth (Betty) Engler, the third of five children. Grace graduated from Durango High School in 1949 and went to Fort Lewis College...

Sep 18, 2018

Rilla Tacy Fields February 22, 1947 – September 18, 2018 Ms. Fields is survived by her husband, Dr. Edward B. Fields, sisters Claudia Scott, Charlotte T. Holliday, brother Lester I. Tacy, Jr., and sisters-in-law Carolyn Tacy and Stephanie Tacy, as well as aunts and uncles, many nieces and nephews, and their spouses and children. Born Rilla Anne Tacy, February 22,...

Sep 17, 2018

She is survived by her husband, Delvin Gregg and her brother, Kelly Turner.

Sep 16, 2018

Moises "Mo" Dominguez, Jr. 38 passed away September 16, 2018 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM, where he was also born November 27, 1979. Moises attended school in Farmington from elementary to high school. His first employment was with the Red Lion Inn in Durango, CO, where he worked as a lobby attendant. His fondest memories there...

Sep 15, 2018

Jeannette Martin passed on September 15, 2018 at her home in Ignacio, Colorado. Jeannette was born to Stanley & Kathryn Fisher on March 16, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. Jeannette met the love of her life at Denver General, Elmer J. Martin Jr. in 1948. Jeannette was in nurses training and Elmer was an orderly. They knew after their first date...

Sep 13, 2018

Sep 11, 2018

Charles Rudolph Buffalomeat, 51,of Ignacio, Colorado,died 9/11/2018 Lakewood, Colorado. Born 1/23/1967. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Ross; Aunts: Ernestine Burch, Cynthia Buckskin, and Nova Burch; Uncle: Robert Burch; and numerous cousins, friends and extended family. "To all my friends who were by my side, I will be there waiting for you with a cold one." A service will...