The Daily Times

Carolyn Bernice Bowra (Bernice) passed away on August 21, 2021 in Durango. She was born on June 30, 1927 in Aztec, New Mexico to Jack B. and Reola (Sharp) Gardner. Raised in the farming community of Cedar Hill, she attended the Cedar Hill School. In the 6th grade she began attending school in Aztec, graduating from high school there in 1944. Bernice was a proud alumnus of Fort Lewis College (Hesperus campus). She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in history and began her teaching career in Espa?ola, New Mexico. While teaching social studies at Espa?ola High School, she taught an elective Asian History class. After the 1954 school year, she travelled to Hawaii for...

Bobby Gene Saul was predeceased by his first wife, Barbara Ann Owens Saul, and his oldest son, John Douglas Saul. Bob is survived by his second wife, Rita Booth-Saul, a son, Michael Thomas Saul (Belle) and daughter Jo Saul Becksted (Jonathan), five grandchildren; Michael Dean Saul, Heather Saul Davis, Christopher Drake Becksted, Mariah Saul Becksted Powell, Sean Allen Saul, and great grandson Alejandro Luis Powell. Bob is also survived by his favorite nephew, "Wild Bill" (aka Billy Carson Saul), numerous Saul nieces and nephews, his "adopted" family; David Booth, Mark Booth and Jill Booth Weatherd, grandchildren Kolter, Cody, Hunter, Jackson, Caila, Hannah & Levi and numerous Booth...

Ulyss Lee Briggs, 88, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Farmington, NM. Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Durango, CO, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., followed by services at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Greenmount Cemetery immediately following. Mr. Briggs was born September 27, 1932, in Tigertown, Texas, the son of Ervin Delany and Ora Ethel Briggs, and moved with the family to Dove Creek, Colorado in August 1934. He is a 1950 graduate of Dolores County High School and attended the old Fort Lewis College campus near Hesperus, the University of Colorado, in Boulder, received his undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of...

Charles Ward Kromer Jr. 83, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He spent over 20 years in the Farmington area. He coached the Shiprock and Bloomfield Girl's Varsity Team. After retirement, Charles led the Kirtland Girls Varsity Team to a State Championship. He also taught at San Juan College and help revitalize the KYA.

Richard Grady Mason, 79, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2020. Richard was born on January 16, 1941 to Odus and Estelle Mason; in Wichita Falls, TX. He was a very noble and kind man. He was a loving Husband, Father and a very proud PaPa, He was a Christian who never spoke unkind words. Richard was a hardworking man. He built his career in sales in the mining and tire Industries and was known for his accomplishments in sales. Richard received a Salesman of the Year award in Dallas TX. He was an outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He was able to use his passion for the outdoors and hunting to establish his own business in Kaufman, TX; KanTex Manufacturing that sold Outdoor...

Kathryn June Renick, born July 14, 1935 in Killeen, Texas to parents Albert John and Lela Oleta Vahrenkamp, passed from this life November 9, 2020 at San Juan Regional Hospital. She is survived by three children: Debra (Larry) Garner, Kathi (Creig) Wallace, Larry Gant (Melissa) Renick; three grandchildren: Robert Lara, Kyle Renick, Creig Wallace, Jr.; brother: Albert John (A.J.) Vahrenkamp; sister-in-law: Barbara Smith; seven great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and a vast number of friends. June was preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry and sister Shirley. After graduating from Killeen High School, she met her life partner Larry D. Renick. They were...

Lawrence Paul Owen, 58, of Weatherford passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1962 in Tucson, Arizona to Tom and Alice Martinez Owen. Lawrence loved spending time with his family, especially his sons and grandbabies. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Tom Owen, Jr. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Linda; sons, Eddie Swisher, Lawrence Owen and Michael Owen; daughter, Brittany Rodgers Johnson; mother, Alice Owen; sisters, Mary Owen, Carmen Borden and Bobbie DeLaBarcena as well as his precious grand babies, Cayden Owen, Carter Owen and Lacey Johnson.

Rickey Dewayne Hurford, 67 passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 in Midland, TX. Rickey D Hurford was born in Dallas, TX to Connie Alonzo Hurford and Barbra Ann Lee and raised by Normalyn G. Hurford. He graduated from Durango High School in 1972. He married Debra Diane Goodwin 1972 to 1996. He was in the United States Army Signal Corps from 1973 to 1976. Rickey D. Hurford is survived by his sons Brody D Hurford (Debi), Gerome A. Hurford (Ancella), 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, 3 brothers and 3 wild women. The family would like to express their ever-loving gratitude to Kelly Wright of Midland, TX for all that you do and all that you have done. Arrangements are under...

Shan Ealey, born May 21, 1928 in Malta, Montana to parents Ramay Hould and Emily Pierson, died peacefully at home on October 30, 2020 with her daughters around her. She is survived by four children - Kerry, Kim (Scott Samuelson), Mark and Scott - four grandsons, six nieces and nephews, and friends from all over the world. She is predeceased by her parents and older brother Jerry Hould. Born a farmer's daughter in northern Montana, Shirley Ann Marie Patricia Hould - or 'Shan' as she was called - led a more colorful life than these rustic beginnings might suggest.'I didn't have to leave home to see the world,' she liked to say. 'The world came to me.' She meant the host of young men from all...

Harold "Ray" Roberts,71, of Cortez, CO, died on 10/29/2020, at 4 Corners Health Care Center in Durango, CO. He was born 05/21/1949. Ray was native to Farmington, NM. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree from San Diego State, and lived in Southern California for 40 years. Ray spent his retirement years at his favorite place on Earth, Groundhog Lake. Survivors include his daughter, Traci McPhee; mother, Edna Clark; brother, Glenn Roberts; & sister, Marilyn Roberts. No services will be held.

Sylvia Weaver passed away on September 23, 2020 at her home in Bayfield, CO surrounded by family. Sylvia loved spending time with her family and teaching her children & grandchildren. Sylvia worked for Head-Start BES & Transportation for 20 years, where she enjoyed her work with young children. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, beading, reading, cooking and canning. Sylvia also loved going to Bingo and visiting the casino. She took pride in her cattle & working the family ranch and enjoyed the outdoors. Sylvia saw beauty in the world everywhere she looked. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, intelligence, empathy and understanding. Sylvia was preceded in...