Obituaries
Russel Shablo
Apr 30, 2016
Russel A. “Rusty” Shablo, age 25, passed away on April 30, 2016. Rusty had a beautiful heart and spirit and his laugh and smile was contagious to those around him. Rusty often thought of others before himself as was the case before he left us. He was more concerned about how sad his loved ones would be instead of the...
Richard Peavey
Apr 28, 2016
Richard Leroy Peavey passed away peacefully in his home near Durango, April 28, 2016. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on July 19, 1946, to Stephen and Janet Peavey of Dewitt, IA. Rich grew up in Davenport, IA and attended Assumption High School where he lettered in football and wrestling. His love and pursuit of sports earned him a scholarship...
Merilyn Delaney
Apr 25, 2016
Merilyn L. Delaney passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 25, 2016. Merilyn was born to Harry & Meredith Edinger. She was a great wife, Mother, and teacher. She loved all of her children, grandchildren, and all of her students through her 30 years as a school teacher. She is survived by Mike Delaney her husband of 45 years;...
James Hook Jr
Apr 20, 2016
Obituary for James William Hook Jr. James William Hook, Jr., 78, of Aztec, NM, died 4/20/2016 at home. Born 1/16/1938 in Silverton. He is survived by his wife, Ruby D. (Wilson) Hook of Aztec, children: Julia (Melvin) Lewis of Mancos, CO, & Robert John Hook of Silverton; grandchildren: Johnathan & Robin Lewis; great-grandchildren: Samantha Lewis & Johnathan Lewis, Jr.; &...
Mary "Ora" Archuleta
Apr 19, 2016
Obituary for Mary "Ora" Archuleta Mary "Ora" Archuleta passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at home, surrounded by family. She was 78 years old. Mary was born February 8, 1938, to Victoriano and Avelina (Valdez) Trujillo in Tiffany, Colorado. She is survived by her children: Joseph, Marie Jefferson, Ramoncita, Rick and Juan; Siblings: Patricio Trujillo, Gloria White, Benjie Lopez and...
Mia Martinez
Apr 18, 2016
Mia was the most beautiful, energetic little girl who loved to sing and dance. She had a contagious laugh and a willingness to learn and help people. Mia loved her brothers and sisters very much. She was a great student, loved to draw and color, and always saw the humor in things. She left us way too early and will...
Marilyn Zellitti
Apr 15, 2016
Marilyn Gayle Zellitti, age 81, died Friday, April 15, 2016 in Durango, Colorado. She was born in Pierre, South Dakota on July 30, 1934 to William and Gladys Foukas. After her father’s death, Marilyn helped her mother care for her two younger brothers. She worked as a Page at the State Capitol Building in Pierre until her graduation from high...
Marguerite Mannelly
Apr 13, 2016
Marguerite ( Cissy Doherty ) Mannelly 86 of Durango, Colorado died April 13,2016. Cissy was born in Oak Park, IL. October 15,1929. She graduated from Colorado College in 1949, married James P. Mannelly, Mother of seven children and seventeen grandchildren. Her rich faith lead her to be a life long participant in Catholic Affairs. Preceded in death by sons Patrick...
Robert Baird
Apr 12, 2016
Robert D. “Bob” Baird, 69 years, of Durango, CO, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, surrounded by friends and family at home. Bob was born on October 20, 1946 to Kenneth and Margaret Baird and grew up in Marvel, CO. Bob was proud of his military service. He married Marge, the love of his life, in November, 1985. Bob...
Daniel Paxton
Apr 11, 2016
Dan Paxton passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, at home. He was 75 years old. Visitation will occur at Hood Mortuary Chapel on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at Hood Mortuary Chapel and Pastor Bob Ross will officiate. Cremation will follow. Dan was born June...
William Facker
Apr 8, 2016
William “Wild Bill” Facker 92, passed away Friday April 8, 2016, at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Bill was born to Harold Fay Facker and Jessie Jewel Menifee Facker on January 27, 1924 in Shamrock, Oklahoma and was raised lovingly by stepmother Dora Trindle Facker after his mother’s passing in 1928. He was one of six children,...
Ruth Lambo
Apr 5, 2016
Ruth Elaine (Brown) Lambo passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. She passed peacefully surrounded by her children. Ruth was born in Salida, Colorado on June 25, 1922, to Elizabeth (Betty) and Gay Brown. She spent her early years in Castle Valley, just outside Moab, Utah and graduated from Moab High School in 1940. She married Frank...
Rexford Peterson MD
Apr 1, 2016
Rex was gifted with intelligence, integrity, curiosity, creativity, generosity and compassion. Rex was born May 31, 1922, the youngest of three sons, to John Peterson and Elta McNeil Peterson in Chama, New Mexico. His father moved his family to Durango, Colorado when Rex was 2 years old so he could provide his sons with a better education. His dad was...
Jan Cross
Mar 28, 2016
Jan Marie Cross lost her long battle with muscular dystrophy, at age 53, March 28, 2016. Jan was born to Don & Merilyn Cross in Arizona on January 10, 1963. Jan grew up in Farmington, NM with her brother Don J. Cross. Jan lived in Dallas, TX for 10 years and studied psychology for 3 years at Arlington Baptist College...
Manuel Lucero
Mar 25, 2016
Manuel Christian Lucero returned to our Heavenly Father on Friday, March 25, 2016 in Arboles, Colorado. He was born on Sunday, September 1, 1974 to Jose Manuel and Maira Torres Lucero in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He married Angelica Marquez on December 26, 2008 in Ignacio, Colorado. He is survived by his wife Angelica, sons Lane and Emmanuel, daughter Sophia,...
Mildred Johnson
Mar 22, 2016
Obituary for Mildred Arlene "Millie" Johnson (Durgin) Mildred D. "Millie" Johnson passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in Pagosa Springs. Service will be announced for a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Thrive, medical testing and education (www.thrivepagosa.org). Millie was born May 18, 1924 in Bergen County, New Jersey, to William Patrick and Elizabeth (Sims) Durgin. She grew...
James Richards
Mar 19, 2016
Obituary for James Edward Richards Jim was born on March 17, 1938, in Surrey, England, to Gladys E. and Bertram R. Money. The family moved to London in the early spring of 1940. One year into WWII, the city was bombed for 57 consecutive nights by the German Luftwaffe, and on every occurrence the family had to seek safety in...
Paul Wilbert
Mar 18, 2016
Friends of Paul Wilbert will meet at 3 p.m. Saturday at Buckley Park for a bike procession to the Powerhouse Science Center, 1330 Camino del Rio. After a social time starting at 4 p.m., a memorial service will begin at 5 p.m. Paul Wilbert was born to John and Charlotte Wilbert on May 5, 1955, in San Francisco. After graduating...
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