Obituaries

Earle Beasley

Earle Beasley

Feb 8, 2016

Earle Anderson Beasley, 92, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, passed away on February 8, 2016 at Pine Ridge Extended Care Center. He was born on September 30, 1923, in Wilson, North Carolina, the eldest child of Willie D. and Lessie Smith Beasley. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Beasley of Pagosa Springs; son, Mark Beasley of Pagosa Springs; daughter,...

Ruby Bustos

Ruby Bustos

Feb 7, 2016

Obituary for Ruby Bustos (Silva) Ruby Mary Bustos passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at The Valley Inn Nursing Home, in Mancos, CO. Ruby was born May 28, 1919 in Ignacio, CO to Ramos Jesus Silva & Hipolita Medina Silva. Ruby married Anthony (Tony) I. Bustos in May of 1938, together, they raised three children. Ruby worked as a...

Ida Conway

Ida Conway

Feb 6, 2016

Obituary for Ida Elizabeth Conway (Garnand) Ida Elizabeth (Garnand) Conway of Bayfield, CO passed away at her home on Feb. 6, 2016, she was 94. Ida is survived by her children: Judy Baumgardner, Tom (Jan) Conway, James Conway, Lila Denton, Marilyn Conway & Michelle Conway; 13 grandchildren & 29 great grandchildren. Ida was born on October 10, 1921 to Dave...

Edwin Wommer

Edwin Wommer

Feb 1, 2016

Ed Wommer passed away peacefully Monday, 2/01/2016, at Cottonwood Inn Nursing Home in Durango. He was 94 years old. Ed was born 12/20/1921, to Henry Wommer and Martha Baily Wommer in Bayfield, CO. He was actively involved in the family ranch in the Pine River Valley from birth until his late 80's. Ed is survived by his daughter Terri McMinn-Lewis;...

Sharon Wind

Sharon Wind

Jan 29, 2016

Sharon Wind, 70, of Bayfield, Colorado, died 1/29/2016 at home surrounded by family. Born 12/1/1945. Sharon was married to Kay A. Wind, who passed away on February 1, 2016. Sharon and Kay now join their Lord and Savior in the after-life. Sharon is survived by her son Forrest (Bonnie) Martin and grandson. Service will be held at a later date.

Bonnie Greer

Bonnie Greer

Jan 26, 2016

Life Story for Bonnie Greer

Dorena Wing

Dorena Wing

Jan 26, 2016

Dorena T. Wing passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at San Juan Regional Medical Center. She was 44 years old. Dorena was born November 5, 1971, to John Wing, Jr. and the late Reis Gunn Silva in Cortez, CO. She grew up in Towaoc, moved to Ignacio at the age of 15 and attended high school and graduated from Ignacio...

Juan Rosales

Juan Rosales

Jan 24, 2016

Juan Rosales passed away at his home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado on January 24, 2016. He was born March 8, 1945 in Mexico to Guadalupe Garcia & Julio Rosales. Juan enjoyed hunting and working on cars. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers, one sister, and a son. He is survived by his wife Viola, five brothers,...

Jean Snyder

Jean Snyder

Jan 22, 2016

Life Story for Jean Snyder

Andreita Garcia

Andreita Garcia

Jan 21, 2016

Andreita Garcia passed away January 21, 2016 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Andreita was born in Las Nutrias, New Mexico on February 24, 1930 to Julianita Lopez and Juan Pablo Samora. Andreita was preceded in death by her husband Arturo Garcia, and son Gilbert Garcia. She is survived by her children; MaryAnne Ulibarri, Rosalie Kearney, Annie Garcia, Jim Garcia, John Garcia,...

Andreita Garcia

Andreita Garcia

Jan 21, 2016

Andreita Garcia was born in Las Nutrias, New Mexico on February 24, 1930 to Julianita Lopex and Juan Pablo Samora. Andreita was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arturo Garcia, and son Gilbert Garcia. Andreita is survived by her children MaryAnne Ulibarri, Rosalie Kearney, Annie Garcia, Jim, Garcia, John Garcia, & Michael Garcia. A service and interment of...

Janice Jackson

Janice Jackson

Jan 18, 2016

Obituary for Janice Lynn Jackson (McEntire) Janice Lynn Jackson passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016, in Durango, Colorado. She was 42 years old. A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016. Janice was born June 30, 1973, to Jack Lee McEntire and Cynthia Louise Alway McEntire in Longmont, Colorado. The family decided to return to Durango, where...

Aurora Archuleta

Aurora Archuleta

Jan 15, 2016

Aurora E. Archuleta was born January 20, 1929 in Pitkin, Colorado to Fedelina and Miguel Espinoza. In November of 1949 she married Amadeo Archuleta in Gunnison, CO. They were married for 57 years, until his passing in 2006. They had three children together: Larry D. Archuleta of Farmington, NM; Patricia Enriquez (Richard Rodriquez) of Pueblo, CO and Ray Archuleta (Teri...

Jeanette Frost

Jeanette Frost

Jan 15, 2016

On January 15, 2016, Jeannette "Jen" Rae Frost passed into the Spirit World to meet her Creator after battling a short illness. Jen was born June 22, 1979 in Durango, CO to Raymond Frost, Sr. and Edna Barry Frost. Jen was a member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the St. Ignatius Catholic Church and was a strong believer...

Bruce Hartel

Bruce Hartel

Jan 13, 2016

Bruce Hartel, of Cortez, CO, died peacefully at Mercy Regional Med Center in Durango on Jan.13, surrounded by his family and his dear friend, Lyle Rice. He was 87 and ready to move on. He is survived by his daughter Terry Woodrow (Mike) of Cortez; son Steve Hartel (Lisa Alecci) of Lakewood, CO; and 5 grand children. Son of Elmer...

Henry Aguirre

Henry Aguirre

Jan 12, 2016

Mr. Henry M. Aguirre was called home to our Heavenly Father on January 12, 2016. Henry was born in California on January 28, 1933. Originally from Placentia, CA, Henry served proudly in the Army’s 224th infantry during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged in 1952. After his service, Henry specialized in maintaining machinery and retired from Alpha Beta bakery...

Jimmye Day

Jimmye Day

Jan 12, 2016

Obituary for Jimmye Day Jimmye Day passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in Pagosa Springs with her loving husband, Vernon, by her side. She was 85 years old. Arrangements will be determined at a later time. Burial will be in Shepherd, TX, up on Big Creek. Jimmye was born February 11, 1930 in Livingston, Texas, to Fannie and Henry Beverly....

Berniece Chastain

Berniece Chastain

Jan 10, 2016

Obituary for Berniece June Chastain Family is working on a full obituary.

Chester Peterson

Chester Peterson

Jan 10, 2016

Obituary for Chester "Chet" Peterson Chester "Chet" G. Peterson, Jr. died at his home on Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was born in Harvey, North Dakota, on May 21, 1932. He retired from Ford Motor Company, MI and moved to Durango, CO in September 1995. He was a volunteer fire fighter with Durango Fire and Rescue from 2000 to 2005....

Coolidge Hunt

Coolidge Hunt

Jan 8, 2016

Coolidge Gerald Hunt passed away on January 8, 2016 from Parkinson's Disease. He led a full life with many accomplishments. During his young years, Coolidge drove a semi-truck for Time Motor Freight. He attended Texas Tech where he was a three-year All-Southwest Conference fullback. He also participated in the ROTC during this time and graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor's...