Obituaries

Jul 11, 2015

Obituary for Elizabeth Marie Gomez Elizabeth "Liz" Gomez, 82, of Durango, Colorado, died 7/11/2015 Four Corners Health Care Center. Born 3/7/1933. She is survived by her daughter: Jackie Mashunkashey of Durango, a granddaughter: Dianna Gholson of Durango, Siblings: Criselda Lucero, Alphonso Gomez, Phil Gomez, Carol Gomez-Moon, Gary Gomez and Toni Gomez-Gardner. She is preceded in death by 2 brothers. A...

Jul 11, 2015

Egon Rohr was born in Bunde, Germany on August 10, 1923. He passed away peacefully at his home in Durango on July 11, 2015. He was a beloved husband and father. There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to Hospice of Mercy, 1 Mercado Street, Suite 270, Durango, Colorado or...

Jul 9, 2015

Obituary for Donna Mae Read (Penman) Donna (Penman,Turner)Read went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 9th 2015,Surrounded by her loving family in Arboles Colorado.Donna was 73 years old.She was born on February 2nd,1942 in Montrose Colorado to Hazel Flowers and George Penman.Donna was a lifelong widowed native of Colorado and raised her 5 children in Montrose Colorado.She was...

Jul 7, 2015

Carlene Ann (Wetter) Finlay was born on August 9, 1935 in Durango, CO to Carl and Irene (Long) Wetter. She was a life time Durango resident and died peacefully in her home on July 7, 2015. Carlene was a life time member of the Saint Columba Catholic Church, served as a Eucharist minister, led the Rosary on Saturday nights and...

Jul 7, 2015

Fred W. Zimmerman slipped away from us on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from complications of pneumonia surrounded by family and loved ones. He was 72. He was born to Martha White and Otto H. Zimmerman in Kankakee, Illinois on December 20, 1942. He served in the US Army from 1964 – 1966. He moved to Durango with his wife Jane...

Jul 7, 2015

Obituary for Christopher Alvin Baker SR. Chris was born on December 17, 1926 to Julian and Ultima (Watts) Baker in a small home near what is known today as La Boca, CO. He was the fourth of five Baker boys. Chris’ education began in Ignacio, CO. He was enrolled in the Ignacio School system until he entered ninth grade. He...

Jul 6, 2015

Gordon Theodore Turner passed away July 6th, 2015 at home in Durango. He was 68. Gordon was born May 7th, 1947 in New York, NY, to Arnold and Ruth Turner. He is survived by his siblings: Joanne Turner of Durango, Alexander Turner of Holtsville, NY, Angela Dolan of Malone, NY, numerous nieces and nephews including Lisa Sontag, a son: Joseph...

Jul 6, 2015

Lawrence T (Larry) Connolly was born January 6, 1957 in Oakland, CA to Gerald L and Mary Norma Connolly. Grew up in Oakland Ca, and graduated from Skyline High School in Oakland in 1974. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying rock climbing and hiking through Yosemite National Park as a young man. Moved to Idaho continuing his love of the...

Jul 5, 2015

Georgine Estella Mounts of Durango passed away July 5th, 2015 at home. She was 82. Georgine was born November 10th, 1932 in Enid, OK, to Walter and Clara Driever. She moved to Durango in 1947 when her parents purchased and began to operate Clover Rich Dairy. She graduated from Durango High School in 1950 and attended Fort Lewis College at...

Jul 1, 2015

Obituary for Marion M. Layman (Morrell) Marion passed away at her home in Sunshine Gardens West on July 1, 2015, she was 93. Marion was a beloved mother of 5, grandmother of 3 and great grandma of 2. She volunteered at the Senior Center, organizing bridge games and manning the gift shop for many years. She is known for her...

Jun 30, 2015

William E. Thompson of Durango, Co, passed away at his home on June 30th, he was 71. Mr. Thompson, was born July 25, 1943 in Durango, CO to William and Emma Thompson. He was a retired printer, and lifelong Durango resident who enjoyed his days outside, hunting and fishing as well as spending his time reading, and he never missed...

Jun 23, 2015

Obituary for Billye Jenkins Dunkerly Our sweet, loving, funny Miss Billye left us on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2015. Billye Jenkins Dunkerly, 89, was born in Young Harris, Georgia on February 9, 1926. She has left behind her daughter, Susan Kolb, her son-in-law, David Kolb, and her beloved grandsons, Charlie, 28, and Will, 25. A Georgia mountain girl, Billye moved...

Jun 21, 2015

Obituary for John William Vokaty John William Vokaty of Durango died on June 21st, 2015 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, he was 57. Vokaty was born on March 10th, 1958 in Hinsdale, IL to John and Helen Vokaty. John is survived by his father, John F. Vokaty of Burr Ridge, Illinois; his brother, Norman and his wife Liz...

Jun 20, 2015

Donna Jean Montonati Harper went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Donna was a lover of life, a lover of family and friends, and a lover of adventure. She went nowhere alone, but was surrounded by people and grand places. Donna was life and she lived it well. Donna Jean Montonati was born in...

Jun 18, 2015

Sharon K. Wiebel of Durango passed away June 18th, 2015, at home in Durango. She was 72. Sharon was born June 30th, 1942, in Iowa City, IA, to Floyd and Cathryn Lewis. She grew up in Wellman, IA. obtained her nursing degree from the University of Iowa. She married Ronald Wiebel on January 8, 1965 in Rock Island, IL. Their...

Jun 13, 2015

Jun 7, 2015

Obituary for Ian Bennett Ian Miguel Bennett passed away in Denver, Colorado on June 7, 2015. He was born on December 14, 1977 in Denver. With Ian’s passing, the Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche lost a fan on earth, but gained one in heaven. In addition to spectator sports, Ian enjoyed scuba-diving, skiing, snowboarding, whitewater rafting and canoeing, camping, and...

Jun 7, 2015

Paula Emily Capochiano "Nana" Larsen passed away on June 7, 2015 in Ignacio, Colorado at age 75. She was born January 25, 1940 in Newport, Rhode Island to Americo Capochiano and Lillian Sanches. She graduated from Rogers High School in Newport in 1957 and then attended and graduated from Newport School of Nursing in 1960. She entered the Navy Nurse...

May 31, 2015

Obituary for Charles Elmer "Charlie" Schumacher Charles Schumacher passed away at his home in Durango on May 31, 2015. He was 87 years old. Mr. Schumacher was born in Durango on November 18, 1927. He graduated from Durango High School and served in the Navy. Upon his return to Durango, he married Dorothy Moore. Charlie and his brother, Leroy owned...

May 29, 2015

Orlando Miera of Durango passed away on May 29th, 2015 . He was 82. What a Gift, to get to meet Our Father on his Birthday. Orlando was born May 29th, 1933 in Lumberton, NM. He was proud of his service in the Air Force during the Korean War. Orlando married Dora Garcia they had 4 wonderful children together. Though...