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She is survived by her husband, Bard; two children: Bill and Catherine; two grandsons: Cody and Stephen; and siblings: Scott & Sidney. She was preceded in death by her parents. Donations in her name may be sent to the Cancer Coalition of Southwestern Colorado.

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Charlene L. Pitts went to her eternal home in Heaven on November 16, 2023. Born June 3, 1930, in Montrose, Colorado, to David and Mary Hamilton, Charlene graduated from Mount Hope Kansas High School in 1948. An avid and enthusiastic basketball player, Charlene scored 50 points in one basketball game, of which she was justifiably proud. Following her basketball talents and her love of learning, Charlene attended Salt City Business College in Hutchinson, Kansas. In 1950, Charlene married the love of her life, Dale Pitts, in Hutchinson. The couple enjoyed farming for five years. In 1950, Charlene and Dale moved to Durango, Colorado, where Charlene spent 53 years working for Coca Cola, a...

Eileen Greene, a Durango resident for 32 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 13th, 2023 in Enumclaw, WA. For 62 years she was the loving wife of Eric Greene who preceded her in March 2020 and has been waiting ever since with his arms folded, impatiently tapping his right foot, and staring at his watch muttering, "What's keeping your mother for chrissake?" Eileen is survived by her two sons, Jeff and Martin, two lovely daughters-in-law, Cheryl and Chris, and three amazing grandchildren (and one decidedly average grandson); Allison, Dillon, Ryan, and Eric. Born in 1934 and in raised New York City, Eileen always retained a bit of her Bronx attitude and stubborn...

She is survived by children Roberto (Joy) Aragon; Roy Aragon; Mandi Holgate (Alex Archuleta) Ignacio CO; Mary (Roger) DeGuelle. Grandchildren: Nikki Aragon; Cody (Meghan) DeGuelle; Travis (Haley) Holgate; Olivia (Nathan) Davis; Audrey (Aaron) Clinton; Colby (Kayla) Aragon; Megan Aragon (Casey Smith). 9 Great-grandchildren; sister and best friend Erlinda Montoya Albuquerque NM. Complete obituary at hoodmortuary.com

With family by her side, Leslie Van Cleve of Durango, peacefully passed away Nov. 5, 2023. She was 88. Leslie was born in Worcester, MA, Sept. 13, 1935, the daughter of Elizabeth Proctor Morrison and Donald Gordon Morrison. She spent early childhood in Massachusetts before moving to Miami, FL, graduating with honors from Coral Gables High School in 1953. Shortly after, Leslie traveled to California where she met and married the love of her life, Richard L. "Dick" Van Cleve. Les and Dick spent their life together in Southern California raising children Elizabeth and Gordy, supporting the University of Southern California, and playing golf. Leslie was a Scout leader, a football mom, and a...

William (Bill) Young Jr. age 90 of Durango CO. passed away on November 4, 2023 at Junction Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bill was a life long Durango native. He attended St. Columba Catholic School and graduated from Durango High School in 1950. After high school he attended St. Louis University and then graduated from Denver University in 1954. After college he returned home to Durango to work in the family business, Schluter Floral establish in 1885 by his great grandparents. Bill took great pride working in the family business that continued operation for more than 100 years in the community that he loved. Bill loved gardening, classical music, playing cards, and always a good...

Teresa passed away on Friday morning with her family around her. She enjoyed laughing at her dad's jokes and was always ready for her next delicious treat! For full obituary see www.hoodmortuary.com

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Margit Elizabeth Squire (nee Bierling) was born July 19, 1944 in Dudelange, Luxembourg to Anny (nee Michels) and Ludwig Bierling. She passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at the age of 79 in Durango, Colorado. She grew up playing with her brother and sister in the beautiful Bavarian town of Ulm, Germany. She attended an all girl's Catholic high school and was enough of a troublemaker that her Brewmeister father provided the nuns beer to look the other way. Her proudest school moment was being elected President of her dance class, because the nuns could not interfere. She worked as a dental assistant and hygienist for the US Army base in Germany before heading to America and starting a...

Margit Elizabeth Squire (nee Bierling) was born July 19, 1944 in Dudelange, Luxembourg to Anny (nee Michels) and Ludwig Bierling. She passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at the age of 79 in Durango, Colorado. She grew up playing with her brother and sister in the beautiful Bavarian town of Ulm, Germany. She attended an all girl's Catholic high school and was enough of a troublemaker that her Brewmeister father provided the nuns beer to look the other way. Her proudest school moment was being elected President of her dance class, because the nuns could not interfere. She worked as a dental assistant and hygienist for the US Army base in Germany before heading to America and starting a...

A Celebration of Life was held on 11/01/2023 for friends and family. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Mark's name to Cross Bar X Youth Ranch in Durango. For a complete obituary: www.hoodmortuary.com.

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He is survived by his twin sons: Castillo & TeAmo; brothers: Samuel (Ashley) Sinnig & Marshall Sinnig; nephews: Carlos & Samuel Sinnig, Jr.; Marcellino & Santiago Sinnig; nieces: Angelina & Marcella Sinnig; and extended family & friends. He was preceded in death by parents: Nick Bellino and Leona Montoya; grandparents: Alice and Braulio Montoya; cousin: Fabian Gallegos; aunts: Carol & Virginia Montoya. complete obituary at hoodmortuary.com.

He is survived by his daughter, Della Emerick; grandsons: Jesse & Al Emerick and sister, Viola Montoya, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. For a complete obituary, www.hoodmortuary.com.

Lorraine was born August 7, 1954, to Hoskie and Marie Hunt in Cortez, Colorado. She grew up in Rico, Colorado and attended boarding school in Ignacio. A wake will be held at 323 Cedro Verde Trail, Ignacio, on Sunday, October 29, in the evening prior to the Celebration of Lorraine's Life.

Harold Lee Green passed away on October 19th, 2023. He left peacefully at his home in Bayfield, CO, in his own bed with his wife by his side. He was born in Forest City, NC 97 years earlier on September 10th, 1926. Harold grew up in Asheville, NC, a high school valedictorian and track star, he held a deep love of engineering and technology. Harold learned to fly and kept that hobby through much of his life. His passions also led him into a lifelong career in radio and television. From on-air personality to general manager, owner, engineer and interviewer, he loved every aspect of bringing entertainment, news and sports into people's homes. He spent much of this time in Washington DC...

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Lawrence (Larry) Strike Tucker, age 83, of Ignacio Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023 from natural causes. He was born of the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre tribes and an enrolled tribal member of the Fort Belknap Reservation in Harlem, MT to his mother Sophie Strike on November 24, 1939 in Harlem Montana and then later adopted by the parents that raised him, Joe and Elaine Tucker in 1940. Larry served in the United States Air Force from July 23, 1956 to March 17, 1959. He served most of his time stationed at Thule AFB, Thule, and Greenland. He received a degree in Nursing, in (1979) from the Phoenix College in Arizona. He also graduated from Fort Lewis College in 1994...