Obituaries

Jan 13, 2018

On January 13, 2018 Randy Schlotthauer passed on surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Janet, son Jon, daughter Anna (James Bathgate), grandchildren Christian, JJ and Merida, brother Ron and parents Jim and Judy Schlotthauer; as well as extended family Jan Lee, Floyd and Betty Weiderspon, Dennis and Cindy Carlson, the Adkins/Mitchell family, the Hammer family,...

Jan 13, 2018

Melissa Ann Bales of Bayfield, passed away January 13, 2018, she was 40 years old. Melissa was a caregiver to all who crossed her path. She was greatly devoted to her family, and put every fiber of her being into securing the very best for her son, Eli. Nothing gave her more joy than showering Eli with love. She was...

Jan 11, 2018

CLARENCE RILEY 1953 ~ 2018 Wayne Robert "Clarence" Riley lost his battle to cancer on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at home, surrounded by family. He was 64 years old. A celebration of life will be held at Yamaguchi Park on January 27, 2018 at 2pm, with a potluck to follow at the Pagosa Bar. Clarence was born November 29, 1953,...

Jan 11, 2018

Lanae Diana Shumway (Gething) was born on November 29,1989 to Michelle Taylor in Durango, CO. At the age of 6, she was adopted by George and Victoria Gething, into a large and love-filled family along with her brother and sister, Jase & Kaleah. They would be known in the family as the "three little ones". A name that would last...

Jan 11, 2018

"The Mountains are calling, and I must go." John Muir Raymond Allan "Ray" Ferguson was born September 22, 1948 at the American Legion Hospital in Telluride, CO to John Ferguson, Jr. and Gladys Dill Ferguson and passed away on January 11, 2018 at The Hospice at Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO. The Ferguson family moved from Telluride, CO to Durango,...

Jan 10, 2018

Todd A. Carlson passed away at his home in Durango on January 10, 2018. He was born on September 14, 1965 in Denver, Colorado to Wayne and Diane Carlson. Todd is survived by his wife of 25 years Suzanne Fairchild Carlson and sons Alexander, Charlton, and Lucas, his father, Wayne Carlson, his sister, Kim Gailus and nieces, Shaylee and Ayli...

Jan 9, 2018

Richard "Rick" Bartholomew passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Durango. He was 62 years old. Rick was born November 4, 1955, to Richard and Dolores (Mayo) Bartholomew in La Junta, Colorado. He grew up in La Junta and Pueblo, CO. He graduated from Pueblo East High School. He moved to Pagosa Springs with his...

Jan 8, 2018

WANDA LEE ROGERS GREVE 1942 – 2018 On January 8th, 2018, Wanda Lee Rogers Greve passed into the glory and splendor of her next life. Wanda was born July 30, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Curtis Charles Rogers and Gladys Lawrence Rogers. Wanda spent her childhood years in New Orleans with her siblings Gladys Brooks, Ernestine Lowrie and Curtis...

Jan 5, 2018

Our wonderful father, Louis W. Rhodes, age 82, passed to Life Eternal Friday January 5, 2018. Louis was known for his quick wit, the ability to build and fix anything, his love of nature, family, and friends. Louis was born on March 2, 1935 in Durango, CO to Charles Rhodes and Edith Frazier Rhodes. He attended High School in Durango...

Jan 2, 2018

James Lloyd “Horn Buckle” Box Jr., died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in Dolores, CO, he was 42 years old. He was known as “Buffalo Horse”, which was his Native American name. A member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Moache-Capote Bands of the Ute Nation), James was born October 24, 1975 in Durango, CO to James L. Box, Sr. (Southern...

Jan 1, 2018

Jan 1, 2018

January 23, 1978 – January 1, 2018 Sean’s birth was recorded at Community Hospital in Durango, CO on a wintry January day but he was actually born in the car on the way there. He is the youngest child of Bryan T. Conner and Donna M. Conner (Drinen). Sean went through the Durango Public School system, graduating Durango High In...

Dec 31, 2017

James Alva "Jac" Constant passed away peacefully Sunday, December 31, 2017, at his beloved ranch, surrounded by family. He was 81 years old. James was born May 17, 1936, in Albuquerque, NM, to James and Eloise Constant. He grew up in Albuquerque and at 17 years old, he moved to Pagosa Springs, Colorado, area. He married Leila Baker, who he...

Dec 29, 2017

On December 29, 2017, Carmen Valdez, lifetime resident of Pagosa Springs entered the gates of Heaven. Carmen was born on April 28, 1942 in Edith Colorado to Ruben and Lupita Valdez, she was the second of seven children. She attended Pagosa Springs High School and often said she graduated from the "University of Life." For seven years she worked at...

Dec 25, 2017

Dec 23, 2017

Owen “Shorty” Bell passed away on December 23, 2017 at his home in Pagosa Springs. Shorty was born to Henry and Letha Bell in Missouri. Shorty grew up in Pagosa Springs. At 21 years old he joined the Navy and served 4 years active duty and another 4 years in the reserves. Shorty married the love of his life, Emily...

Dec 21, 2017

Michael J. Arnold Michael J. Arnold was born on January 15, 1953, and raised in Southern California. The first thirty-three years of his life were spent in that area growing up, going through high school and attending trade schools to better his career in the construction industry. Michael was married to M'Liss Kinkade. In 1986, Michael moved from Southern California...

Dec 19, 2017

Long-time resident Frank Auderset joined his beloved wife Shirley in Heaven December 19, 2017, eight days before his 87th birthday. Frank was born in Gurmels Fribourg, Switzerland Dec. 27, 1930, the youngest of 10 children. He attended Catholic School and in 1954 received his diploma from the International Culinary School of Hospes in Berne Switzerland. He immigrated to Canada in...

Dec 19, 2017

David Scott Genge lived his life with love for his family, faith in God, and a quirky sense of humor. Born December 11, 1956, in Lincoln, Neb., he grew up primarily in Garden Grove, Calif., and graduated from Pacifica High School and Cal State Fullerton. He worked most of his career in accounting and information technology but recently enjoyed working...

Dec 7, 2017

Lloyd Moore was born to Lon and Faye Moore in Harrisonville, Missouri on September 30, 1941. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Betty Fowler, Mary Voelkel, Kenny Moore,and Billy Moore. His oldest brother, Charlie Moore,is still living in Harrisonville, MO. After graduating from High School he joined the Marine Corps and was stationed in Camp Pendelton; while he...