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Jon Geer 1959 — 2024 2 January 1959 (a dark and stormy night) ??24 September 2024 (a good day to die) Just think... I will never live long enough to be considered a crusty old gray haired man...just crusty. Jon Jon wrote his own obituary. What follows is in his own words, mostly. This notice will seem" odd" to a good number of people I have run into casually around town. The comment I heard most was "you look good", you can't be sick, you will be fine. These things can seem to dismiss my reality. I was very sick. My diagnosis came as "I'm sorry" from oncology. A definitive terminal diagnosis is a whole different animal. Hard to put in words. At least I will be a good looking corpse! It is weird to know... Marsha Shryock Spencer (Maha) 1952 — 2024 "If memories are all we can take with us-make good ones!" Marsha Shryock Spencer (Maha)passed away peacefully September 20, 2024 surrounded by her family. Marsha was born June 4, 1952 in Durango, Colorado to Ida Lou and Buford Shryock. She grew up in Aztec, New Mexico and graduated from Aztec high school as a skilled majorette, and potential Olympic caliber athlete in hurdling. After high school she lived in Boulder Colorado and met her love, Bryan Lee Spencer. The rest of her life was spent caring for others and cooking great food with love in every bite. She was the best mom and Maha and always said the best time of her life was time spent raising her children. She was caretaker to her... Loveland, CO Ashia LeAnn James 1998 — 2024 Ashia LeAnn James passed away at the age of 26. Resided in Loveland, Colorado. Died September 14, 2024 in Loveland. She was born in Cortez, Colorado, June 24, 1998 to Michael and Cynthia (Backman) James. Ashia's care is entrusted to Viegut Funeral Home where you may share condolences with the family. https://www.viegutfuneralhome.com Burton Eugene Coleman 1928 — 2024 Burton Eugene Coleman, age 96, June 17,1928- September 12,2024. Burt was born in Carbondale IL and moved to San Leandro, CA where he graduated high school. He served two years in the Army and upon discharge used the G.I. Bill to obtain his undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley and graduate degree at UC San Francisco; completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery, specializing in Orthodontics. He joined the faculty at UCSF Dental School as an Associate Clinical Professor in the department of Orthodontics where he taught for the next 15 years. Additional professional interests included working with cleft palate patients as part of a reconstruction team. From 1955-1995 he had a successful orthodontic... Delphia Josie Aguilar 1931 — 2024 Delphia Josie Aguilar passed away on September, 8th 2024 at the age of 93. She was born February, 8th 1931 in Tiffany, Colorado, to Salome Martinez and Cicadio Garcia. Delphia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, fishing, cooking up her family's favorite tortillas, and going to Bingo. Delphia, loved her family more than anything, and will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by her brother, Dan Quintana, her five children, Cindy Aguilar, Yolonda Aguilar, Loretta Mayer, Bernie Aguilar and Louis (Cindy) Aguilar, her loving grandchildren, and her great grandchildren, all of whom she loved to watch grow up. She is preceded in death by her mother, father,... Coby Dean Wiegert 1965 — 2024 December 15, 1965 - September 4, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Coby Dean Wiegert announce his passing on September 4, 2024, while mountain biking with friends. Coby was born in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 15, 1965 to Jerry and Shirley Wiegert. He was the youngest of 5 children. In 1979 the family moved to Durango Colorado. Coby excelled in athletics and graduated from Durango High School. He attended Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, where he earned his BA in Exercise Science and played varsity football for the Raiders. Upon graduation he worked for the City of Durango in the Parks and Recreation Program. Coby joined the Wells Group in 2005 and enjoyed a successful... Karyn Gabaldon 1954 — 2024 June 1954- September 2024 Perhaps you knew her; she was that woman who was always in her art gallery downtown with the infectious, disarming smile and laugh, with the long black, then silver hair. Perhaps you strolled into her gallery, or waved to her when you walked by, or traded some stories about her beloved Durango. She loved to converse about art and life. Perhaps you have a piece of her pottery or a watercolor or an acrylic painting. She was a prolific artist. Her downtown galleries were a gathering center where she welcomed locals and thousands of tourists from all over the world during her 44 years of shopkeeping. Perhaps you took a pottery or watercolor class or danced Zumba with... Mary Sue Walker (Cox) 1942 — 2024 It is with a heavy heart that we remember Mary Sue Walker (Cox). She was a truly giving, loving, and caring person with a kind soul who passed away on August 28th, 2024, at her home in Bayfield, Colorado. Born in Laferia, Texas on August 30th, 1942, to Ruben and Emma Cox. She was preceded in death by her siblings Lemual, Lawrence, Allen, Daisy, and Jerry. She is survived by her husband, Charles Walker; her children, Sherryl Matney and Narcissa Walker; and her son-in-law Chris Matney, as well as her grandchildren, Hailey and Heather Matney, great-grandchildren, Kristian, Alexander, and Natalie Hill, Ashton, Greyson, Olivia, Madison, MacKenzie, and Gavin Hardesty, amongst numerous cherished... Galen Larson 1930 — 2024 A celebration of life for Galen B. Larson, an outspoken gadfly who became one of Cortez's best-known citizens, will take place Oct. 5, 2024, at 11105 County Road 22, Cortez. The celebration will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by a potluck lunch. Galen passed away in Cortez on Aug. 19, 2024, at the age of 94. He was born February 20, 1930, in Thief River Falls, Minn., to Clara and Gotfried Larson, and graduated from Lincoln High School there. He served in the Army in 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clara and Gotfried; his wife Margaret (Peggy) Hayes; his wife Willetta Larson; his brother Lowell Larson; and his son Galen Larson. He is survived by his sisters Helen... Nancy Ann Brockman 1962 — 2024 If you were to search for "special event" in the dictionary, you'd probably find a picture of Nancy Ann Brockman ? an absolute icon of celebration, affectionately dubbed by Jordan, the son of her oldest friend Marisa. The term pretty much sums her up. Nancy transitioned Sunday, August 18, 2024 surrounded by friends. Born on October 11, 1962, to John A. Brockman and Mary Macchi Brockman, she spent her formative years in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. Nancy was larger than life, creative, thoughtful, and had a wicked sense of humor. She had a knack for turning every moment into something special, hilarious, and unforgettable. A writer, a trailblazer, an animal whisperer, a comedian, and a... Priscilla T. Archuleta Martinez 1946 — 2024 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Priscilla Archuleta Martinez of Aztec, NM, a cherished mother, grandmother, and wife, on August 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Priscilla was born on May 5, 1946, in Los Ojos, NM to Manuel and Isidora Archuleta. Priscilla married the love of her life Ross Martinez on June 27, 1964. Together they raised two sons, Ross Jr. and Ricky, and two daughters, Deanne and Raven in Durango, CO. Priscilla is preceded in death by her parents, son Ricky, brother Manuel Jr, sister Betty and numerous nieces and nephews. Priscilla is survived by her Loving husband Ross Martinez Sr., son Ross Jr., daughters Deanne and Raven, grandchildren Sami... Durango, CO Mary Ann (James) Wallace 1950 — 2024 Iowa City, IA Mary Ann (James) Wallace, 74, died peacefully on August 5, 2024. Private family services will be held at Greenmount, Cemetery in Durango, CO. Survivors include her sons, Ed (Jen) Wallace and Joe Wallace, six grandchildren, and siblings, Jo Ellen, Tom, and Louisa. Mary Ann was preceded by her parents and husband, Mike. The complete obituary and online condolences at www.lensingfuneral.com Katherine Ruth Haga Sutherlin 1929 — 2024 Those bright blue eyes that twinkled when she smiled closed for the last time on August 4, 2024?two short months from her 95th birthday. Ruth was born on September 20, 1929, in Portales, NM, to Seward and Nellie Haga. The family moved to Bayfield, CO, in 1946 with her siblings Ruby, Faye, Melvin, Jack and Jerry. Jerry Haga from Bayfield, CO is the only surviving sibling. Ruth enjoyed school and was one of the first cheerleaders at Bayfield High School. After high school she studied bookkeeping at a junior college in Albuquerque, NM. On November 17, 1950, she married James Milton Sutherlin in Farmington, NM. They started their family and had 3 children (Kenny, Doug and Deb). They bought... Howard James "Jim" Kyle 1944 — 2024 1944 - 2024 Jim left us from the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Grand Junction on July 30, 2024 with his family by his side. A Military Honor Service was held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery on August 14. Jim was born to James Page and Evelyn Howard Kyle on November 18, 1944, in Fruita, Colorado. He attended schools in Palisade, Meeker and Grand Junction before moving to Cortez in the eighth grade. He Graduated from MCHS in 1962. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, he served for 6 years. Jim was married twice and divorced. He attended Fort Lewis College and returned to California where he was an entrepreneur and carpenter before returning to Grand Junction in... Durango Donald Lee Egger 1954 — 2024 The family would like to invite you to join us in celebrating his life August 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Aztec VFW 614, 201 S. Park Ave Aztec, NM 87410. Don didn't like a lot of fuss so we will honor his memory without extravagance. Just bring yourself and your well wishes and the family will be appreciative. Donald Lee Egger 1954 — 2024 Donald (Don) Lee Egger was surrounded by his loving family when he left this earth to join the angels. Don was born January 20, 1954, to Raymond (Chuck) Kirklin and Donna Irene (Dillon) Egger, in Durango, Colorado. Don was the great grandson of a Colorado pioneer, Daniel Egger. Early in 1972, Don met Cindy Jean Dutton, his lifelong love and companion. They were married October 17, 1972. Don and Cindy had two children, Ray Kirk and Dawna Jean. Don graduated from Durango High School in 1972. After graduating, Don enlisted in the United States Navy and served honorably for 4 years. He is a Vietnam Veteran. The first couple of years after Don left the Navy, he and Cindy ran a trading post in... William "Bill" Frederick Wampner 1937 — 2024 William "Bill" Frederick Wampner peacefully passed away in his home on July 24, 2024. He touched many lives with his big heart and kind nature. He was most recently preceded in death by his beloved bride Deloris June Wampner, who passed away June 30, 2023. They were married for 63 years and are are now reunited in their heavenly home. Bill was also preceded in death by his siblings Ruth, Jim, and Ron. Willilam Frederick Wampner was born in Marion, Indiana to Fred and Gertrude Wampner on June 30, 1937. Bill was the first of six children. He was a hard worker from a young age, working several jobs such as a newspaper route, and shoveling and hauling coal with his father to help support his... Ralph D. Barnhart 1934 — 2024 Ralph D. Barnhart of Durango, Colorado died on July 21, 2024, surrounded by his family, he was 89 years old. Ralph was born in Denver, Colorado on December 26, 1934, one of nine children to Ralph William Barnhart and Genevieve Lillian Heimer. Ralph graduated from North High School in Denver, Colorado in 1952 and enlisted in the Marines. While taking courses in engineering at the University of Denver, he became a contractor, running his own business designing and building homes and apartments in Wheatridge and Aurora Colorado. In 1971, the family moved to Durango, Colorado where he designed and built a beautiful home. He was very interested in financial markets and wrote several... Thomas Michael Harris 1963 — 2024 Tom went home to Heaven on July 18, 2024 with Kathy at his side at Penrose Hospital Colorado Springs, CO. Tom was born October 5, 1963 in Detroit, MI to Richard and MaDonna Harris. At 3 months old Tom's family moved to Mesa, AZ where he spent most of his life. On September 28, 1990 Tom married Kathy Korth, his life partner for 37 years. They had two boys, Michael and Kevin, and a step-son Jesse Miller. They moved to Durango, CO in 2004. Tom's passion in life was being with his 3 boys and grandkids. He enjoyed riding street bikes, quads, golf carts, and jet skis. He loved classic cars, trucks, bikes, and liked to restored them. Tom worked hard his whole life installing ceramic tile... Bill Vega 1931 — 2024 Bill Vega was born and raised in New Jersey. After graduating from Princeton, Bill served three years in the Navy. Upon leaving the Navy, Bill joined the research and development department of General Dynamics. In his thirty-year career there he rose through the management and leadership ranks, ending his career as Vice President of Research and Engineering. He took early retirement to move to Durango, Colorado where he began his second career in non-profit leadership and fundraising. Bill was driving force in creating the new space for the Durango Arts Center (it still resides there today) and served as President of its board for many years. He was a prime fundraiser for the Women's...
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