Durango Herald

Fred Archuleta passed away on October 22, 2021 at Mercy Hospice House, surrounded by family. Fred was born in Canada Bonita Canyon, NM to Silviano and Serefina Archuleta on July 28, 1936. He was the 7th of 9 children. Fred grew up on the family ranch of 320 acres, with a schoolhouse on the property. Later on the family split the acreage between siblings, which made them all stay very close. Fred enjoyed spending time outside, gardening, fishing or just maintaining his property. Fred was single most of his life, so the family would seek his help with their own property maintenance. He enjoyed helping all of his siblings and the occasional eating out or just running errands. All his family...

Ed Searcy, age 84, passed away at his home in Farmington, New Mexico on October 19, 2021. Ed was born in Holtville, California on December 23, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Irene Searcy. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; three daughters, Cathy Gallegos (spouse Rick) of Durango, CO, Jody Rodriguez (spouse Jeff) of Farmington, NM, and Darci Kochen (spouse DJ) of Pittsburg, TX; brother Lee Searcy of Cortez; ten grandchildren: Dusty, Brett, Anthony, Elizabeth, Joshua, Craig, Julia, and Jayde; eight great-grandchildren: Hannah, Mariah, Michael, Quinton, Charlie, Adrian, Axel, and Allie. Ed attended school in the Cortez area through eighth grade and then moved...

She is survived by her husband of almost 70 years William (Bill) Crangle, 5 Children & their Spouses Juanice & Ron Miller, Bruce & Kathy Crangle, Karen & Robbie Davis, Linda & Arthur Meisner and Mona & Steve Smith, 16 grandkids, 34 great grandkids, 1 great great grandson. For a full obituary visit www.hoodmortuary.com.

Emma Shock was born November 28, 1925, in Tiffany, CO to John Carlson & Anna (Liese) Carlson. She entered the gates of heaven on October 18, 2021. In 1946, she married Lawrence Shock and they started farming in Allison. Soon they added three daughters Darlene, Jeannie and Sherry to their family. The marriage lasted 61 years until Lawrence passed in 2007. She attended schools in Ignacio and graduated from Ignacio High School. Playing basketball and academics kept her busy in high school. After graduation she taught school in the Tiffany area when there was a shortage of teachers, even though she was younger than some of her students. She was a success and found her love of teaching at...

Billie will be dearly missed by all those that knew her. Her memory will live on in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. For full obituary please see www.hoodmortuary.com

The Rosary will be at Hood Mortuary Chapel on the Sunday prior, 10/24/2021 at 6:00 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Lisa; his mother Louise Romero; children: Dion (Gina) , Ray (Krystan), and John Romero, and Anna (Vance) McCullough; Siblings: Ted Romero, Anna Monaghan and Mark Romero. He was preceded by his father: Basilio Romero. See full obituary at hoodmortuary.com.

James Patrick "Pat" Greer passed away October 16, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born November 9, 1933, on the Greer Homestead near Marvel. Pat grew up, raised his family, and died from Cancer, NOT COVID, on the Greer Homestead. Pat married Lila Eldridge February 1, 1953. They had four children: Harry (Cindy) Greer, Jim Greer, Frances (Dale) Horvath and Karen Ray. He has 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Pat was a true family man, with a great sense of humor and a real love for music. He was very community minded. Pat was a life-long member of Marvel Methodist Church as well as member of Marvel Grange, and a member and leader of 4-H for over 35 years. He also served on...

Frank Ludwig, Jr. was born in Bayfield, CO., on Sept. 7, 1927, to Henry Frank and Iza Ludwig. He passed away Oct. 15, 2021. He spent his life ranching in the Pine River Valley and Weminuche Valley north of Pagosa Springs, taking time off to serve in the Navy during World War II. In his later years, he and his wife Opal spent their winters in Wickenburg, AZ and traveled throughout the states. Jr. is remembered by many in Bayfield being the only "cowboy" who took his daily walks wearing his cowboy hat and boots. Jr. was preceded in death by wife Opal, son Preston, parents H. Frank and Iza, brother Carl and sister Jewell Ludwig LePlatt. He is survived by brothers: Roy of Covington, WA, Kenneth...

William Jerome (Will) Coe died October 10, 2021, from complications of Parkinson's and a fall. He was home in Durango, surrounded by his wife and two sons. He was born October 15, 1935 to Jerome vanBenschoten Coe and Vera Hartle Coe (nee Keefe) in Malone, New York. During his first twelve years he lived in Conifer, Lake Placid, and Ludlowville, New York. After the War college classes swelled and his dad secured a teaching position at Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, Tennessee. Moving to the Bible Belt when about to turn twelve was culturally shocking. Bill graduated from McMinn County High School in Athens in 1953 and was lucky enough to win an academic scholarship to Dartmouth...

Tony Frank Barela was born April 21, 1937 to Maria Murrietta Barela and Guillermo (Willie) Barela in San Rafael, New Mexico. The family moved from San Rafael to Durango, Colorado in 1951. Tony attended Sacred Heart grade school for his primary years and Durango High School, where he graduated in 1957. Tony then attended Hollywood Beauty College to become a hairdresser. Tony was a hairdresser for over 50 years in Durango. Tony was preceded in death by both of his parents, his two brothers Nessie and Lalo, and his sister Phyllis. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Mary. Tony and Mary were married for 55 years. He is also survived by his son Anthony, his daughter-in law-Erin and...

Jake Gregory Candelaria born on August 31, 1966, in Durango, Colorado, passed from this life on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the age of 55. Jake joined the United States Army from 1987-1991, where he served in Desert Storm. He began his law enforcement career in 1993 and after 25 years of service in various agencies of La Plata County Colorado, he retired and moved to Beaumont, Texas. Jake was in his last semester at Lamar Institute of Technology and would have graduated in December with his associates in Occupational Health and Safety. Jake never met a stranger and could make conversation with anyone. He was a bookworm and avid reader. Jake also loved music and had an encyclopedic...

Mildred Eileen McCoy, of Durango, Colorado, entered the gates of heaven on October 8, 2021 and is rejoicing with the Lord and loved ones. She was 91 years old. She was born to parents Winifred and Roy Haynes in Page, Nebraska. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education from Nebraska Wesleyan University. She taught school in Page and Denton, Nebraska. Mildred married Robert Robinson in 1951 and divorced in 1963. Mildred had four children: Jeannie, William, Barbara and Susan. Mildred met Orville E. McCoy and they married in 1965. Mildred became a mother to four stepchildren and an adopted granddaughter: Sandra, Wendell, Edwin, Priscilla, and Pamela. Mildred was an accomplished musician...

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Melvin Lloyd Cundiff, 70, passed away at his home in Ignacio on October 6, 2021. There will be a Memorial Service held on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2pm at Hood Mortuary, Durango. For those who cannot make the service, it will be available to watch on YouTube. Melvin was born March 10, 1951 to Joseph and Martha Cundiff in La Plata County, Colorado. He grew up in Ignacio/Bayfield and graduated from Bayfield High School in 1969. He settled in Ignacio later in life. He worked at the Bayfield Conoco Station in Bayfield, before eventually purchasing the station in partnership with Margret Moore. Upon the sale of the business, he continued working in mechanic and auto repair and later went to...

Marie Hunt left this world on October 6, 2021 to be reunited with Roger, the love of her life. Marie was a special woman who never met a stranger and had the ability to talk to anyone. Marie was born May 17, 1926 in Greybull, Wyoming to Harley and Charlotte Wilkinson. Harley was a steam fitter, so the family moved throughout Wyoming and following large construction jobs, therefore Marie attended many schools growing up. It was during this time that many of her life passions developed. One was reading, an enjoyment she continued all through life loving history, mystery and romance novels. Another was politics which developed in her school years and continued as an adult from PTA to being an...

Scott Grandin Phillips of Bayfield, Colorado, passed away on October 6, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born on November 17, 1964 in Santa Barbara, California. He grew up mostly in Wimer, Oregan. Scott loved to fish, especially in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico. His favorite thing to do though, was to work on his property and garden. He was devoted to his family and worked hard to give them everything they wanted. He really enjoyed mentoring young people coming up in the electrical trade. He would do anything for anyone, never wanting any credit. An electrician by trade, he traveled all over, working in the oil & gas industry including; Venezuela, Alaska, the island of Trinidad and...

Durango resident, Beverly Elizabeth Stone died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, in Durango, Colorado. She was 94 years and 7 months old. Beverly was born in Oconto, Wisconsin, to Wilfred and Blanche Erieau on March 26, 1927. She was one of eight children. On April 15, 1950, she married Wendell Leon Stone in Bellingham, Washington. Their marriage was blessed with two sons and one daughter: Sherryl, Neal, and Kevin. Beverly worked at Mercy Medical Center for many years as a registered nurse and a supervisor. She loved to fish, knit, garden and above all play games with family and friends. She and Neal played a game just about every afternoon that was possible. Beverly enjoyed traveling with...

Just..... Once more up the Ventoux Once more up the Bealach Once more up Irazu Once more up Coal Bank Just.... One more frozen winter ride One more friday night burger One more awful Halloween costume One more trip to points old and new Just.... One more beer One more laugh Durango friends James Robert Lowell Gossage, forever faithful son, brother, uncle, friend, musician, carpenter, and heavens newest cyclist received his angel wings at 1:24, Monday, October 4th, 2021 following his courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Born in Long Beach, California, November 27, 1952, and raised in Garden Grove, CA, Jim graduated from Santiago High School in 1970. With his gentle...

Margaret Jean Potter McClanahan passed away at 97 years old on October 3, 2021. She was born in Ignacio, CO on May 2, 1924 and lived in Ignacio for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband Bruce 'Butch' McClanahan and her son Dale. She leaves behind her three children: Judy Bundy, Cindy Swanemyr and Greg McClanahan. Her family tree is also filled with 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. While this provides some data about her accomplishments in life, kindness, generosity commitment to her family and compassion are just a few of the hallmarks that she will be remembered for. Jean spent her life going about doing good for others. Butch and Jean owned the...

Matt is survived by his three sons, Tanner Reed, Sean Reed, and Jayden Reed; His mother Cora Reed (Ed Abeyta), father Ronald E. Reed; five siblings Julie Boyd, Michelle McDaniel, Ronald Reed, Lynnette Reed, and Cora Lynn Leoni, and numerous nieces and nephews. To view the complete obituary, visit www.hoodmortuary.com.

Carl C Clark passed away Oct 2, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born Aug 21, 1941 He was a resident of Romeo, Colo at the time of His passing. Carl is survived by Sister Donna Ferris, Brothers Pete and Rick, Children Jean, Terry, Deborah Tuck, Diana Battle, and Jack. Carl has numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren and will be missed by all.