Obituaries

May 29, 2015

May 26, 2015

Chris Ryan died peacefully with family at his side at his home on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was 80 years old. Chris is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ingrid, and by their three children, Ann, Philip and Kate, their spouses, his two sisters, Nancy and Betty, and his four loving grandchildren - Elsa, Lukas, Himalya, and Girnar....

May 21, 2015

Dolly Sue Sims, 80, beloved mother and Mema, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015, in Arlington. Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, at Bethel Baptist Church in Aztec, N.M. Interment: 3 p.m. Monday in Crestview Cemetery, Durango, Colo. Visitation: Prior to the service at the church. Dolly was born July 20, 1934, in Brownfield to Scott Earl Eubank and Julia...

May 18, 2015

Obituary for Barbara Ann Zelenka (Hentschel) Barbara Zelenka, 79, of Durango, CO and Litchfield Park, AZ died on 5/18/2015 in Durango, CO. She was born on 2/1/1936 in Detroit, MI. Her parents were William & Evelyn Hentschel. Barbara is now with the Lord. There will be a viewing Friday, May 22, 2015 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. A rosary...

May 17, 2015

Wally is survived by wife, Lois June Mason; daughter Norma Tietz; and son Doug Mason. Wally was a loving father, husband, and friend to all. Wally was born in Ignacio to his homesteading parents, Wilford & Minnie Mason on August 1, 1924. He graduated from Ignacio High School. He moved to California for a while, to work with his brother....

May 17, 2015

Dan E. Meyer, 61, of Marvel, CO, died 5/17/2015 at his home. Born 12/14/1953. He is survived by: son, J.D. Meyer; daughter, Leanna Fisher; mom, Eileen Meyer; dad, Tony Meyer; sister, Vicky Wertz & 3 other sisters & 1 brother; and his significant other, Jo Ellen Dickson. A service will be held on Sat. May 23, 2015 at 10am, at...

May 17, 2015

Obituary for Pauline Green Pauline Green of Ignacio, Colorado, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was 69. There will be a service at Hood Mortuary Chapel, 1261 East Third Avenue, Durango, on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 10:00am She was preceded in death by her son, Samuel. She is survived by her grandchildren: Eddy, Kenny,...

May 15, 2015

Obituary for Jerry Dean Kendrick Jerry Dean Kendrick of Durango passed away of cancer May 15th, 2015 at home with his family at his side. He was 80. A celebration of life will be held Thursday May 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Florida Mesa Presbyterian Church, 1024 County Road 230 Durango, CO. Jerry was born February 26th, 1935...

May 14, 2015

Annabelle W. Eagle, matriarch of the Eagle family of the Southern Ute Tribe, passes on to the Spirit World on May 14th at her home in Ignacio, Colorado. She was born in Ignacio November 22, 1924 to Olive Tyler and William H. William. For sixty-five years, she was married to Clifford House Eagle, who passed away ten years ago. Annabelle...

May 14, 2015

Obituary for Paula Dolores Silva (Silva) Paula Silva, 52, of Durango/Piedra, died May 14, 2015 at Four Corners Health Care Center. She was born on June 6, 1962 in Durango, Colorado. She is survived by her children Paul Madril, Chris Madril and Monyca Escalante all of Durango,CO. She will be missed by all of her family and friends. A rosary...

May 13, 2015

Irene Piveral passed away May 13th, 2015, in Durango, Colorado. She was 93. Irene was born January 20th, 1922, in Lincoln, Kansas, to George and Metta Broderick. She grew up in Hiawatha, Kansas and was married to Charles Piveral in 1943. Irene and Charles moved to their farm near Simpson, Minnesota in 1952, where they remained until Charles’ death in...

May 12, 2015

Sawyer Otis Ward Born: June 11, 2001, Denver, Colo. Died: May 12, 2015, Durango, Colo. Survivors: Parents: Julie Pysklo and Steve Ward (divorced) Sister: Ruby Ward Grandparents: Frank and Lea Ann Pysklo, Arvada, Colo. Jack Ward, Canandaigua, N.Y. Marleah Ward, Durango Father's partner and her daughters: Hattie Miller and daughters Molly and Sadie Christensen He was also cherished and loved...

May 11, 2015

Kim A. Lawrence of Durango, born August 1, 1948, passed away on May 11, 2015. Kim was a kind and thoughtful person. He was an accomplished martial artist with Black Belts in four styles. He had a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed riding with his wife when the weather allowed. Recently Kim had worked...

May 11, 2015

Mary Ellen Foreman of Durango passed away peacefully at her home, May 11th, 2015. She was 87. Mary was born March 30, 1928, in Malvern, AR, to Henry C. and Perlin (Thayer) Hartje. She grew up in Conway, and graduated High School in Conway. She attended Arkansas State Teacher's College. While in college, she met William "Bill" Foreman when he...

May 8, 2015

On May 8, 2015, Bonnie Fuller of Durango, Colorado passed away in peace, at her home, surrounded by family, friends, and her dogs, after a fourteen month battle against cancer. Bonnie Lou Clements was born on January 14, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio -- the only child of Robert William Clements, who was AT&T’s Executive Recruiter for Bell Labs, and of...

May 7, 2015

Lee “Clyde” James passed May 7, 2015. Clyde was born in Phoenix, AZ to Thomas Clyde Jr. (T-Bone) James & Mary Nell (Mrs. T-Bone) James Sept 13, 1942. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Pat) James, children William (Bill) James, Rebecca (Becky) Fretz, David James, Sharla Dyar, grandchildren Chrissy Rose, Lisa Kerr, Brett Kerr, Lorne Heintze, Teresa James, Kalisa...

May 4, 2015

Frank Thomas Kalani Powell of Ignacio passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, May 4th, 2015. Frank was born June 20th, 1954 in Sunnyside, UT, to Frank Powell and Marjorie McKeague. He grew up in Hawaii and graduated from Waianae High School in 1972. Starting at an early age, Frank took interests in mechanics and racing. Frank was married to...

May 4, 2015

Obituary for Jason Randall Baca Jason Randall Baca, born January 17th 1985 in Rangely, Co. Date of Death, May 2, 2015. Survived by Denise Baca (mother), Tori Baca (sister), Abrielle Baca (daughter). Education Associate of Arts Degree. Jason Baca, beloved son, brother and father was a very gentle soul and inspired everyone he touched. A true visionary dreamer and a...

May 3, 2015

Kathryn Ann Alexander died unexpectedly from a very short illness on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at her home in Durango. Kathryn “Kathy” was born to Captain Ray Douglas Murphy and Patricia Murphy April 2, 1959. Her young childhood and school years were spent in Sanford, Florida and Coronado Island, California where her father was stationed in the U.S. Navy. Many...

May 3, 2015

Aubrey Marie Hicks-Bonilla died May 3, 2015 at her home in Durango. She was 40. There will be a celebration of her life on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 4:00pm at the Life Church, Bayfield (111 South Street). Please wear something PINK or GREEN, in memory of Aubrey. Aubrey was born August 30, 1974 in Ridgecrest, CA to Thomas Hicks...