Herman Lee Riggs III — Trae — was born May 21, 1972, in Louisville, Ky. He was 51 years old and died Nov. 22, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is survived by his father, Herman Lee …
Nettie Trenk, 85, of Pagosa Springs, Colo., passed away peacefully from complications from scleroderma on Dec. 25, 2023, surrounded by family. She was a loving and caring wife to Bruce Trenk for 65 …
Anita Martinoli Scanga, 78, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2023, at Beehive Homes in Parker, Colo., after a lengthy battle with posterior cortical atrophy and Alzheimer’s …
Allen Stella Quick-Carter, 88 years of age, passed away (gained her wings and went to live with Jesus), on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Rio Rancho, N.M. Stella was born in Wagon Mound, N.M., in 1935. Her family moved to San Jon, N.M., in 1949.
Lenore Bright passed away at age 92. She served as director of the Ruby Sisson Library for 22 years. She was instrumental in funding and building the library. Lenore also started the Archuleta Adults Reading Center.
Richard W. Blide, M.D. passed away on Dec. 3, 2023, at the age of 93. He was born in Rochester, N.Y., on Dec. 21, 1929, to Agnes Rylander and David F. Blide. He is survived by his sister, Jean Barney, daughter, Ann Leslie Vert, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Kim Hallock Johnson passed away the night of Nov. 20, 2023, at the age of 71. Kim grew up in a military family, born March 27, 1952, in Heidelberg, Germany, to American Army member Elliott Johnson and mother Ellen Schwaninger.
Jerrold Granok, of Pagosa Springs, Colo., passed away on Nov. 28 after a long period of declining health. Jerry was born in 1940 in Chicago, Ill., to Benjamin and Rose Granok.
Paul Carpino, 96, long-time resident of Pagosa Springs, passed away on Nov. 10, 2023, with his wife of nearly 74 years, Lorrie, by his side. Paul was born in Hartford, Conn., to Sicilian immigrant parents. Paul served in the Navy in 1945 and sailed around the Arctic Circle and as far south as Antarctica.
Robert “Robbie” John Naundorff Jr., died unexpectedly on Nov. 17, 2023. He was 40 years old.
Born 2/20/1940 Died 11/20/2023 There is not enough room in the paper to say how beautiful and wonderful she is.
William J. (Bill) Clark, who served 38 years in various roles as an educator, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Warren, Ohio, Aug. 5, 1926, and graduated from Braceville (Ohio) High School in 1944.
Thomas Fabian Romero, 87, of Durango, Colo., passed away on Nov. 4, 2023, in Chandler, Ariz. Born on April 22, 1936, Thomas was a loving and proud individual who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Sarah (Sally) Louise Logee Neel died of metastatic breast cancer on Oct. 28, 2023. She lived with the disease for six years, facing it with courage, grace, and the many prayers of her friends and family. She accepted her death with peace and strength.
Eliseo (Pete) Lucero was born March 19, 1937, in San Juan County, N.M., to Abran Lucero and Paublita Trujillo Lucero. Pete grew up in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, herding sheep with his …
3/4/1924 – 10/20/2023 Bob was born in Kansas City, Mo., to Melville and Wilda. Shortly thereafter they moved to Denver, where he attended school. He enlisted in the United States Navy on Jan. 8, …
Dode Plunk, 99, of Pagosa Springs, Colo., passed away peacefully, surrounded by the loving presence of family on the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Dode was born at her family home in Cullison, …
Laura B. Vawter, formerly of Oak Park, Ill., and now a longtime resident of Santa Fe, N.M., passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at her home in Rancho Viejo. She was born …
Murray George Knudson Murray George Knudson, 77, a 20-year resident of Pagosa Springs, suddenly passed away Oct. 13, 2023, with his wife by his side. Born on Jan. 14, 1946, to Arthur R. Knudson …
The family of Paul Lerno are saddened to announce Paul Lerno’s death in Pagosa Springs, Colo., on Sept. 14, 2023. He was 85 years young. Paul was born in Garden Grove, Calif., on May 26, 1938, to …