Obituaries

May 15, 2018

Lester Ronald Phillips passed away surrounded by family on May 15, 2018 at Mercy Medical Regional Center in Durango, Colorado. Lester was born to Franklin and Mary Jane Phillips on March 18, 1931 in Georgetown, NY. Lester was raised to have a strong work ethic and a strong belief in God. He serviced in the Army during the Korean War....

May 13, 2018

Nicholas Lee Bellino, 72, passed away on May 13, 2018, in Durango, Co. He was the beloved husband of Peggy. Born on March 12, 1946, in Durango, Nick was the son of Frank and Madeline Bellino. He graduated from Durango High School in 1965 and served in the Army for two years in Vietnam. He was a proud father and...

May 12, 2018

Dr. Christopher H. Isensee, age 84, died peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colorado on May 12, 2018. Throughout his life, he demonstrated his compassion through service to others. Prior to medical school, Chris graduated from Robstown High School (1951). He studied pre-medicine at Texas A&I Kingsville, and in 1958, graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from Baylor Medical School...

May 10, 2018

Vincent “Paul” Simon, Durango resident of 83 years, found peace on May 10, 2018. He was born at home on April 14, 1935 to Steve Simon and Marie Mercedes (Roracher) Simon. He graduated from Durango High School in 1952. After graduation, he owned and operated Basin Packing Company on Sawmill Road. For nearly 30 years, Basin Pack was a staple...

May 8, 2018

Patricia L. Crownover Born February 2, 1948 Manchester, New Hampshire Passed on May 8, 2018 Durango, Colorado Services to be held at Hood Mortuary 1231 E. 3rd Ave, Durango, Colorado 10:00 a.m. Saturday May 12, 2018 Memoriam to be held in Thornton, Colorado Holy Cross Catholic Church Date and time pending Patricia Louise Hart was born in Manchester, New Hampshire...

May 6, 2018

Clara Irene Martinez passed away, Sunday, May 6, 2018 in Pagosa Springs, surrounded by her family. She was 78 years old. Clara was born March 15, 1940 to Juan and Pablita Martinez in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She married Moises C. Martinez on June 28, 1959 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Pagosa Springs. The family made their...

May 6, 2018

Cynthia “Cyndie” Redford Smith passed away on May 6, 2018. She was born August 30, 1963, to William “Willie” and Susanna Redford of Tyler Texas. Cyndie graduated from Robert E. Lee High School-Tyler, Texas in 1981. Attended the University of Texas-Arlington, where she was an active member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority and graduated with a BA in Radio and...

May 6, 2018

Robert Anthony Thompson passed away Sunday, May 06, 2018, at his home. He was 54 years old. RT was born February 09, 1964, to Florence Williams and the late Rutherford Loneman Sr. as Melvin Williams. He was adopted by his late uncle William Salazar Thompson Sr. and late Doris Anne Red in Ignacio, Colorado. He was then taken to California...

May 6, 2018

James J. Jones of Ignacio passed away at Mercy Hospice House in Durango on May 7, 2018. Jim was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania to James and Agnes Jones on July 7, 1927. He attended the Kingston Public School and joined the Army during his senior year of high school. Jim was very proud of being a World War II Veteran....

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Apr 29, 2018

Bradley Lee Jacobson, fondly known as “Bad Brad,” was born in Omaha Nebraska on July 28, 1930 and he left this journey for a new one on April 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was the only child of Albert and Rachel Jacobson and was raised with love on a wheat farm in Potter, NE where he raised...

Apr 25, 2018

Ruth Kessel, 100, of Hesperus, Colorado died 4/25/2018 The Valley Inn, Mancos, Colorado. Born 5/10/1917. She is survived by her son, Arden; Grandchildren: Arlana (Greg) Noisom, and Marissa Kessel; Great-grandchildren: Brandon and Brittany Noisom; and extended family and close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert and grandson, Arlyn. A service will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...

Apr 24, 2018

Judith Ann Llewellyn passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at home in Durango. She was 81 years old. Judith was born June 12, 1936, to Esmond and Alice Avery in Detroit, Michigan. Judy then moved to Biloxi Mississippi, Grosse Pointe, Michigan and then Omaha Nebraska where she graduated from Central High School. She attended Colorado College in Colorado Springs for...

Apr 23, 2018

Judith Marie Wuest passed peacefully on Monday, April 23, 2018 in Durango, at the age of 86. Mrs. Wuest was born at her grandmother's home at 91 Union Street in Leominster, Massachusetts on September 4, 1931, the daughter of Alfred Bergeron and Kathleen Laprade Bergeron. Judith enjoyed growing up in the small town of Leominster and she loved the outdoors....

Apr 13, 2018

Michael James Bourriague passed away Friday, April 13, 2018, at home in Durango, Colorado. He was 51 years old. Michael was born June 2, 1966, to Jack and Marinita "Nita" Bourriague in Taos, New Mexico. He grew up in Durango and attended Schools in Durango (St. Columba, Smiley Jr. High) and graduated High School in Wasilla, AK where he was...

Apr 11, 2018

Randolph Lee Dunagan Randy passed on to the next world on Wednesday April 11th at Mercy Medical Center at the age of 69. He was born November 2nd, 1948 to Marvin and Joella Dunagan, in Blythe California. Randy was known by family and friends as RD. In his lifetime, he was a Cub Scout, a wrangler, a ski racer, and...

Apr 10, 2018

On March 23rd, 1988 Eddie Lee Montemayor was born into the world in Satanta, KS. He was born to parents Mari Montemayor and Jose Montemayor. Eddie would grow to be the eldest of 9 children. Eddie was beloved by all who met him. He was loving, caring, compassionate, and kind. The most beloved quality was his very unique laugh. Anyone...

Apr 9, 2018

In the early hours of Monday, April 9, Susie Siegele went peacefully to the Lord at her home after several months of struggling with her second round of cancer. A small group of friends gathered to honor her on the evening preceding her death. She was born to Herbert and Katherine Siegele, May 18th, 1949 in Durango, CO. She graduated...

Apr 1, 2018

Bernie M. Martinez , 93 years, of Durango, Colorado, died 4/1/2018 surrounded by family at Mercy Regional Medical Center . Born 4/6/1924. Bernie is preceded by her first husband Elias Valdez & son Larry Valdez. She is survived by her husband Demetrio Martinez; children Ruby Carrillo, Josie Lujan, Steve Valdez, Silvano Valdez, Fay Martinez, and Martha Roybal; over a dozen...