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Stacey Renee Owen

Stacey Renee Owen

May 17, 2024

Stacey Renee Owen, 45, passed away on May 17, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee, following a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on January 22, 1979, in Poway, California, Stacey was the cherished daughter of Alice (Murtagh) Howerton and the late Robert Owen. She is survived by her stepfather, Randy Howerton, sister Elizabeth Carpenter, along with 2 nieces and 2...

Stacey Renee Owen

Stacey Renee Owen

May 17, 2024

Stacey Renee Owen, 45, passed away on May 17, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee, following a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on January 22, 1979, in Poway, California, Stacey was the cherished daughter of Alice (Murtagh) Howerton and the late Robert Owen. She is survived by her stepfather, Randy Howerton, along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Stacey was...

Jessika Dawn Bigleggins

Jessika Dawn Bigleggins

May 16, 2024

Jessika Dawn Bigleggins, 29,of Ignacio, CO,died 5/16/2024Bayfield. Born 10/1/1994. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carlita Blue Elk Groves and father, Roy Bigleggins;Jessika's journey began with her children: Ayden Reid, Noah Lee Daniel, Miles Lee Bigleggins and J.J. BiglegginsShe is survived by her brothers: Brandon Bigleggins, Dustin Weaver, Kenneth Burch, sister: Blossom Armstrong; aunts: Rochelle Aguilar (Nick), Raquel...

Ruby Marie Withers

Ruby Marie Withers

May 14, 2024

Ruby Mae Withers, 69, of Aztec, NM, died on  5/14/2024 in  Farmington, NM. She was born 1/30/1955. She is survived by her partner: Kurtis Bewley; son: Federico Cordova; siblings: Robert "Bobby" Talamante and Michelle Hayes; nieces and nephews: Crystal, Hazel, Joaquin, Dennis, Steven, Ashley, Jeremiah, Jennifer and many extended family and friends.  A service will be held at a later...

Jose Ernesto Garcia

Jose Ernesto Garcia

May 13, 2024

Jose Ernesto M. Garcia was born on April 12, 1943 to Alejandro and Louisa Garcia and left this earth on May 13, 2024. He is Survived by his life partner of 46 years Jaddis Martin, son Joseph Garcia (Mandi) of San Angelo, TX, daughters Nora Garcia of Allison, CO. Mary Ann Garcia of Allison, CO. Josephine Tackett (Russell) of Allison,...

Christopher Cuthair

Christopher Cuthair

May 11, 2024

Christopher Cuthair was born in Durango, Colorado to Yvette L. Cuthair and Floyd “Leon” Milliano. He passed away south of Farmington New Mexico on May 11th 2024.

Christopher grew up in Ignacio and attended Ignacio schools. He loved fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He enjoyed going on trips with his best bro’s John, Ryan, and Nick. They went to many concerts...

Charles Ivan Wages

Charles Ivan Wages

May 8, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Wages, born September 28, 1952 in Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, at the age of 71. Chuck was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with his generous and joyful spirit.

Chuck spent his early years in Hobbs, New Mexico, before moving to Durango, Colorado in 1972...

Frances J Cohen Pearlmutter

Frances J Cohen Pearlmutter

May 4, 2024

Frances Judith Cohen was born on June 10 1923 and died May 4 2024. She was many things: mother, grandmother, great grandmother, adventurer and free spirit. Her family was always very important to her as was her independence and freedom. She was a lifelong crusader not only for women’s rights but for honoring heritage, beliefs and individualism. She responded to her nations...

Jon Kent Ross

Jon Kent Ross

May 2, 2024

Jon Kent Ross was born on August 27, 1936 in Price, Utah, the son of John Franklin and Dorothy E Ross.  He passed away on May 2, 2024.He spent his childhood and early years in Green River, UT where he met and married Georgie N. Hatch on June 11, 1955.  In 1968 they moved to Tiffany, CO where they were...

Jon Kent Ross

Jon Kent Ross

May 2, 2024

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Arthur Martinez

Arthur Martinez

Apr 30, 2024

Arthur Martinez, 87,of Ignacio, Colorado, passed away April 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. He was born September 28, 1936. He worked as a truck driver and equipment operator all his life. He loved race cars. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife Irene Martinez, Son, Rick (Toni) Martinez, Daughter, Annette Martinez, brother, Joe (Alberta) Martinez, Grandchildren: Zach Martinez,...

David McCaw

David McCaw

Apr 29, 2024

On April 29, 2024, Heaven gained our Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Papa, Uncle, Cousin, Pastor, Friend, and Farmer/Rancher.

 This Man, who has affected each of our lives in specific and personal ways, was born to Robert Bruce McCaw and Mary Elizabeth (Cook) McCaw on the 8th day of September 1961 in Durango, Colorado. No one is sure if they knew...

Charles Albert Betts

Charles Albert Betts

Apr 29, 2024

Pagosa Springs – Charles “ Chuck” Albert Betts – age 83 of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, passed away, Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home. Chuck was born at the family ranch house in Fort Lupton, CO., to Marvin and Violet Betts. He attended School of Mine and Colorado State University receiving a BA in Agronomy and Civil Engineering. Chuck started...

Jennie L. Bramwell

Jennie L. Bramwell

Apr 28, 2024

Ms. Jennie Lee Bramwell passed away on April 28, 2024 in Durango, Colorado. Jennie was born on November 8, 1955, in Durango, Colorado, to the late Carl and Minnie Bramwell.She was raised on a ranch in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. As a little girl, she love riding horses and later on she became a Rodeo Queen, also known as the Red...

Jean B. Montoya

Jean B. Montoya

Apr 27, 2024

Jean Montoya passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024. She was 86.

Jean was born February 8, 1938, in Missouri Center, CO to Susano and Mary Silva. She was the eldest of fifteen children. The Silva family would eventually settle in Ignacio, CO and Jean was always proud to say she was from Ignacio. She graduated in 1956 and a few...

Donald Paul Kilinski

Donald Paul Kilinski

Apr 22, 2024

Donald Paul Kilinski, aged 88, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 22, 2024, after bravely battling cancer. He was born on July 22, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Pete and Laura Kilinski. Donald's life was a testament to resilience, love, and adventure. After completing his education at DeVry Technical Institute, Donald embarked on a...

Roger L. Landgren

Roger L. Landgren

Apr 19, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Roger L. Landgren, passed away at the Hospice House of Mercy, surrounded by his family, on April 19, 2024 at the age of 88. Roger is survived by his wife Cora, and they were set to celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary in May. 

Roger was born in Aiken, MN on August 14, 1935 to...

Gary Walter Wilkie

Gary Walter Wilkie

Apr 18, 2024

Gary was preceded in Death by his wife Helen Wilkie.A service will be held at a later date. 

Eric Anthony Braun

Eric Anthony Braun

Apr 17, 2024

Eric Anthony Braun passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024 at Mercy Hospice House in Durango, Colorado surrounded by family. He was 60 years young. He was born in St. Paul Minnesota the son of Lawrence and Rosemaire Braun. He attended Frank B. Kellogg High School and School of the Associated Arts before venturing across country to spread his wings....

John Edward Baird

John Edward Baird

Apr 16, 2024

John Edward Baird, 76, concluded his story on April 16, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son, and friend to all. John was born May 30, 1947 to Louis and Margaret Baird. He was born and raised in Durango and grew up on the ranch his family owned. He graduated from Durango High School in 1965 and...

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