He is survived by his son, Adam (Carley) Jobes; sister: Connie Jo Jackson; former spouse: Robyn Jobes: daughter-in-law: Becky Jobes; grandchildren: Riley, Rhett, Maisey, Ingrid and Henry, and partner: Kristine Mainville. He was preceded in death by a son: Ryan; and his parents: Herbert M. and Mary Elizabeth Jobes. He will be remembered as a roughneck huntin, son-of-a-gun who lived life everyday to its fullest.

Beverly Jane (Blackley) Walthall passed away on March 1, 2021 at the Mercy Hospital ER, suffering from the heartbreak of losing her husband, Wayne of over 70 years, less than 3 months ago. Beverly was born in Anson, Texas on Sept. 26, 1932 to Vernon and Maurine (Littlefield) Blackley. Her family moved to Morton, Texas in 1943 for her dad to farm. Beverly graduated from Morton High in 1950 and married Wayne the next day. They moved to Levelland, Texas with their 2 boys in 1955, then later to Hobbs, NM in 1959. Beverly decided to start college in 1967 after substituting teaching for 3 years and finished her degree in 1970 and proceeded to teach elementary school for the next 19 years. In 1989...

Beverly Jane (Blackley) Walthall passed away on March 1, 2021 at the Mercy Hospital ER, suffering from the heartbreak of losing her husband, Wayne of over 70 years, less than 3 months ago. Beverly was born in Anson, Texas on Sept. 26, 1932 to Vernon and Maurine (Littlefield) Blackley. Her family moved to Morton, Texas in 1943 for her dad to farm. Beverly graduated from Morton High in 1950 and married Wayne the next day. They moved to Levelland, Texas with their 2 boys in 1955, then later to Hobbs, NM in 1959. Beverly decided to start college in 1967 after substituting teaching for 3 years and finished her degree in 1970 and proceeded to teach elementary school for the next 19 years. In 1989...

Virginia D. Romero passed away peacefully at her home in Durango surrounded by family on March 1, 2021. She is survived by her husband Rufe Romero Jr, sons Robert, Michael and Frank Romero, her daughters Jennifer Maynes and Loretta Engman, her brothers Mickey and Donald Candelaria, her sisters Carrie Wiggins and Nora Pe?a, her 15 grandchildren and her 13 great grandchildren. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Rose Candelaria and her sister Liva Arellano. Virginia was born to Bernard and Rose Candelaria in Durango, CO where she was a life-long resident. She graduated in 1951 from Durango High School where she began "going steady" with Rufe, whom she eventually went...

She is survived by her three daughters: Nancy A. (Steve) May, Bernadette "Bunny" (Paul) Holguin, and Melanie (Andy) Watson; grandchildren: Jeremy May, Zachary Holguin, and Austin Myers; great-grandchildren: Benjamin and Leia Watson; and many extended family and close friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters. She is beyond amazing and will be dearly missed!

Christopher Boyd passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, unexpectedly at his home. He was 45 years old. Christopher was born June 10, 1975, to Larry Edward Boyd and Susan Janeane Lewis in San Francisco, California. Christopher loved arm wrestling, carpentry and river rafting. He is survived by Cheryl Boyd, Trisha Solak, Jeremiah Solak, Mason Solak, Tyler Fordyce, Richard Boyd, Brittnie Boyd, Shannan Bauman, and Robert Browning He is preceded in death by Susan Boyd and Larry Boyd No services will be held at this time.

On Feb 14, 2021, Lulu Mae (Sue) Hess passed away peacefully during her sleep. Sue represented that pioneer spirit and the survival instincts common among so many of her generation who chose a Colorado ranching life. When she was a small child, she survived two terrible home fires (one started by a Christmas candle and the other by lightning). A terrible automobile accident in her 40's. When she was in her 70's, she survived cancer. When she was in her 80's, she survived being run over by a car on Durango's Main Street. All the while, dealing with the day-to-day challenges of running a ranch. There were few obstacles she did not overcome. Sue was born on Nov 24, 1927, to Arvil and Jennie...

Herman Curtis Barnes, better known as "Jack" passed away on February 12, 2021, he was 70 years old. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 3pm at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Due to current conditions, we ask that all COVID-19 guidelines be followed. Masks will be available at the door. Jack was born in Durango, to John and Edith Barnes on January 2, 1951. According to the Durango Herald, he was the first baby of the New Year in the county. He grew up working on the family ranch outside Ignacio, and graduated from Ignacio High School. He was married to Jeanie Dossey in 1973. The marriage ended after 20 years, and Jack never remarried. He held...

Bonnie S. Warlick, 90, of Durango CO, passed away peacefully on 2/10/2021. Bonnie is survived by her children Kent (Ann Fox) Warlick, and Kay (Bruce) Mayer; grandchildren, Luke Warlick, Max Warlick, and Andrea (Brandon) Ekeland; great granddaughters Jaina and Morgan. Obituary at hoodmortuary.com. Service will be held at a later date.

Joseph Martin Bradberry Jr., died in Ignacio, Colorado on February 9, 2021. He was born March 27, 1945 in Fort Rylie, Kansas to Joseph Martin Bradberry Sr. and Madeline Irene Smith. Joe was raised in Ackerman, MS on the Bradberry family farm as a young boy. He attended and graduated high school in Denver, CO. Joe was a Vietnam Combat Veteran and a former United States Marines. He attended Fort Lewis College, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Science. He later obtained a master's degree in Psychology from UNC. Joe worked extensively with the Native American communities in Towac, Co and Shiprock, NM. He later worked in the Alamogordo School District as a Dean of Students and...

The Rev. Robert L. Newby, age 86, went home peacefully to the Lord early in the morning of February 8, 2021, surrounded by his family in Durango, Colorado. He was born in Topeka, Kansas and was raised in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a graduate of Sterling College and was stationed in the Army at Bisbee, Arizona. In 1962 he and his family moved to Denver, Colorado so he could attend seminary. Throughout his theological career he was ordained as a Baptist minister and an Episcopal priest and served for many years in the churches of Kansas and Colorado. After retiring in 1999, Robert continued his lifelong passion of woodworking, antique furniture refinishing and spending time with his...

Elizabeth (Liz) Hollandsworth passed away, with family at her side, on January 31, 2021, in Durango, Colorado. She was born November 6, 1928 in Panora, Iowa to Wesley Elmer Barcus and Francis Leoline Ulrich. Her family moved to Fruita, Colorado where she graduated Fruita High School. She married James I. Hollandsworth Jr. (Jim) in 1949. Liz followed her husband in his career with the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and lived in numerous locations including Grand Junction and Arvada, Colorado; Boise, Idaho; Salt Lake City and Orem, Utah. She lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Durango since 2012 until moving into Assisted Living at Sunshine Gardens West in 2014. During her...

Surviving are Peggy Rieke (Steve) Ignacio, CO, Roxanne Gillenwater (Alan) Bayfield, CO, and Sherry Frizzell (David) Elizabeth, CO. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date, hopefully this spring. Please visit www.hoodmortuary.com for a full obituary.

James (Jim) Theodore Zick, 82, of Bayfield, CO died Friday evening, January 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was born August 1, 1938 in Watertown, WI to Bernice and Robert Zick. Jim attended high school in Aspen, CO where he graduated and immediately enlisted in the Navy. Jim served on the U.S.S. Edson during the Vietnam War, 1956-62. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, he returned to Aspen, were he met and married his lovely wife, Eileen Miller on April 19, 1965. He worked at the U.S. Postal Service from 1962-68. They then moved to Durango, CO in 1968 where he began working at the King Cole Mine. He transitioned to Colorado Department...

James (Jim) Theodore Zick, 82, of Bayfield, CO died Friday evening, January 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was born August 1, 1938 in Watertown, WI to Bernice and Robert Zick. Jim attended high school in Aspen, CO where he graduated and immediately enlisted in the Navy. Jim served on the U.S.S. Edson during the Vietnam War, 1956-62. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, he returned to Aspen, were he met and married his lovely wife, Eileen Miller on April 19, 1965. He worked at the U.S. Postal Service from 1962-68. They then moved to Durango, CO in 1968 where he began working at the King Cole Mine. He transitioned to Colorado Department...

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Clifton "Kayo" Wade Folsom was born Aug. 5, 1953 to Melvina and Stan Folsom. Homesteading in old-time Durango, Kayo developed a strong sense of family and work ethic, as well as a love for the outdoors. A true cowboy, this old-fashioned lifestyle and multigenerational connection to Durango was ingrained in his heart. He graduated from Durango High School, and had an impressive sales career at Sears before jumping into his lifetime work in the sweets industry, as Vice President at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for 16 years. He followed that with a booming partnership and presidency franchising Fuzziwig's Candy Factory worldwide - as far as Dubai. He met Peggy Folsom in 1994, and the happy...

Sharon LaVoyce Brittain passed away from COVID 19 on January 26, 2021. She was born on October 7, 1932, in Rankin, Texas to Lois Opal Carlile Wood and Frank Weldon Wood. She graduated from Andrews High School, Andrews, Texas where she was known as the band majorette, the first chair percussionist with the band and the best typist in the state of Texas. She attended Abilene Christian University, a member of the Abilene Symphony Orchestra, and the first chair percussionist with the college band. She married Harland James Brittain in 1951. Mr. Brittain was a career noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force. They traveled in most of the fifty states and lived in Napa, California,...

A bright light in our lives has gone to heaven. Lela Pickett George passed away in Durango, Colorado, January 22, 2021 due to Covid-19. She was 93 years old. She was born to Lucille and Roy Pickett in Pasadena, California, September 30, 1927- one of four girls! She grew up in Sierra Madre, California attending the local schools. At Pasadena Junior College, she designed the Rose Parade float for the Rose Queen and was a Rose princess. Every year, no matter where she was, Lela would loyally watch the Rose Parade. At 19, Lela met the love of her life, Lew George, who had just returned from WWII. They built a wonderful life together for 67 years. While in Sierra Made, Lela was instrumental in...

Adna Russell Heaton, Jr. passed away on January 22, 2021, after a 10-year journey with MSA Parkinsonism. Russ was an amazing, loving and talented husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Linda; two married children, Joan & Gardner; their spouses Andrew & Michelle and four grandchildren, Matt, Owen, Winter, & Jackson. Family, friends, palliative care and hospice helped him through these last months. He learned to look for the gifts of life and love in each day. Russ said: "Don't cry because I am gone, sing because I was here". Russell was born on February 24, 1937 to Helen & Russell Heaton. He spent his formative years in Poughkeepsie, NY and then attended...

Edna was a longtime resident of Durango, CO. She was married to Fidel Gonzales for 67 years & together they had 6 children. Edna loved to walk around flea markets & garage sales. She is preceded in death by 3 of her sons; Fidel Jr., Michael & Ronald Gonzales. Edna is survived by her husband Fidel; daughters Phyllis Rivera & Kathy Gonzales, son Robert Gonzales; brother Fred Mestas; sisters: Lorene Garcia & Eleanor Gallegos; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren & 1 great great-grandchild.