Obituaries

Aug 17, 2016

Stephen Keith Goff passed away at his home in Durango, surrounded by his family, on August 17, 2016 after an 8 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Stephen, 63, born in Russellville IN, graduated from DePauw University, earned a Master’s of Geology at Louisiana State University, then a Master’s of Business Administration from Denver University. Stephen’s career in the oil and...

Aug 17, 2016

Obituary for Carmen Kay Rea Carmen Kay Rea, lifelong resident of Ignacio, passed away on August 17, 2016. She was born in Durango to Eula Colville Preston and Everett Preston on October 29, 1949. Carmen was active in 4-H and home crafts. She married Donald Rea on July 12, 1966 and together they had 2 children. Carmen worked for over...

Aug 15, 2016

Filadelfio Eliseo (Phil Lee) Martinez passed away at his home in Bayfield on August 15, 2016. He was born on June 3, 1936 to Eliseo Martinez and Mary Gurule Martinez in Arboles, CO. Phil had 3 children from previous marriages. In 1992, he married Sherry Williamson in Durango. Phil lived in the Pagosa and Bayfield area most of his life....

Aug 13, 2016

Rosenda Cordelia "Rose" Perea passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016, at home. She was 69 years old. Rose was born August 01, 1947, to Tony and Juanita Perea in the Pagosa region. She grew up in Pagosa and attended Pagosa Public Schools, graduating in 1966. Two wonderful sons came in to her life, Tony and Daniel Perea, who she raised...

Aug 12, 2016

Charles Lee “ Charlie” Brown Jr. passed away August 12, 2016 at his home, after being a 6 year cancer survivor. He was 75. Charlie was born October 26, 1940 to Charles Sr. and Ruth Brown in Wichita, Kansas. He attended school in Wichita and the University of Oklahoma. Next he became an Eagle Scout, and then later moved to...

Aug 7, 2016

Obituary for Frank Joe Lucero Frank Joe Lucero was born to Benito Lucero & Julianita Aragon Lucero on June 3, 1941 in La Jara, NM. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on August 7, 2016. Frank married Juanita Montoya Lucero on April 29, 1961 in Durango, CO. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; sister Evangeline...

Aug 6, 2016

Obituary for Charles Allen Reed Charles Allen Reed, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2016 in Durango. Charles died while doing what he loved, cycling. He was born on August 2, 1968 in Kansas City, MO to Lloyd Richard Reed and Joyce Elaine Reed. He was the youngest of 4 children. Charles was preceded in death by his...

Jul 30, 2016

Jose Eduvigen Marquez was born on April 23, 1936 in Rosa, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. He was the seventh child born to Rosendo and Andreita Casias Marquez. He went home to be with his Creator and Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday July 30, 2016 at his home in Arboles, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. To family and friends...

Jul 29, 2016

Obituary for Lynn Theodore Vandegrift Lynn Theodore Vandegrift, 84,of Durango, Colorado,died 7/29/2016Durango. Born 5/17/1932. He is survived by his son, Todd Vandegrift and his spouse Vicki, and daughter, Vicki Vandegrift and her spouse Robert Bowie, 4 grandchildren: Jeremy, Nathan, Alex, and Katelyn and 4 great-granddaughters: Ashley, Ellie, Natalie and Emma. Preceded in death by his wife, Jackie. Service will be...

Jul 28, 2016

Obituary for Rachel Cameron Rachel Cameron, 46, of Durango, CO, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday July 28th 2016, surrounded by her loved ones. Her fight with ovarian cancer was an inspiration to all. Rachel was born in Perth, Western Australia on September 9, 1969 to Janene and Brian Tangney. A beach babe, she grew up in sunny...

Jul 26, 2016

Karen was born in Durango, Colorado to Jimmy and Nora Thurstonson. She married her high school sweetheart, Casey Gene Martinez and they celebrated their 37th year of marriage in March of this year. As co-owner of High Tech Rental Tools, Karen (Boss Lady) was admired and loved by the employees. At the age of 32, Karen was diagnosed with multiple...

Jul 25, 2016

Eula Mae Morris passed away peacefully at Four Corners Health Care Center 7/25/2016 at the age of 90 years. Eula Mae was born in New Mexico on 10/7/1925 to Laurence & Sarah Eula Marker. Eula Mae married Kenneth Leo Morris who passed shortly before her on 5/1/2016. Kenneth was born 12/2/1927 to Louis and Irene Morris. He is survived by...

Jul 22, 2016

David Lawrence “Larry” Dunn passed away July 22, 2016 in Pagosa Springs, CO. He was 84 years old. Larry was born October 16, 1931 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Roy Lawrence and Rachel Louise Dunn. He grew up in Lacrosse, Wisconsin and later moved to Davenport, Iowa in his early teens. He graduated from Davenport High School and went on to...

Jul 19, 2016

Obituary for Robert "Bob" Hott Robert "Bob" Hott passed away peacefully on July 19, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was a life-long rancher in Tiffany. For years, Bob served in many capacities throughout Ignacio and La Plata County. Bob was preceded in death by his father Emmet and mother Jessie. He is survived by his wife Fluffy, sister Margaret...

Jul 18, 2016

Betty Lorraine Jung of Matteson passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on July 18, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Marcy, in Ignacio Colorado. She was born on August 14, 1928 in Thornton, Illinois and graduated in 1946 from Thornton High School. She was baptized, confirmed, and married by her father, Rev. Henry Meyer at...

Jul 15, 2016

John Waters, 89, exceptional father, husband and friend passed away at home on July 15, 2016, surrounded by his loving daughter, Laurel and a few close friends. John was born in Patton, Pennsylvania in 1927, graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Wildlife. He met the love of his life Barbara Fink, at Ohio...

Jul 15, 2016

Jul 13, 2016

Obituary for Lewis Norton "Norton" Hindley III Lewis Norton Hindley, III (Norton), age 70, exceptional husband, father, grandfather-‘Papa’, son, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, entrepreneur, teacher, author, and evangelist unexpectedly passed into eternal life on July 13, 2016, in Durango, CO. He was born on July 16, 1945, in San Francisco, CA to Lewis Norton Hindley, Jr. and Edith Doughty Hindley....

Jul 8, 2016

Raymond Howard Larsen, “Papa,” passed away on July 8, 2016 in Lake Tapps, Washington at age 82. He was born in Durango, Colorado on April 30, 1934 to Tennie and Albert Larsen. He graduated from Ignacio High School in 1953. After graduation, he entered the Navy; his first duty station was San Diego, California. He married Sharon Arlene in 1955...

Jul 7, 2016

Dennis O. Snodgrass, 56, of Durango, died 7/7/2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center with family by his side. Born 4/11/1960. Dennis was a rough-neck , rancher and owned his own potable water business. He was active in 4-H and Jr. Grange. Dennis is survived by sons Vernon & Jerry; sisters Sharleen Odell (Jube) & Susan Estep (Art); nephew Vernon Hall...