Beloved Del Norte resident Carol Dawn Duran was called home to be reunited with the Lord on Sept. 26, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Carol was welcomed into the world on Dec. 16, 1978, she is the daughter of Joseph Duran and Elizabeth (Archuleta) Duran. 

With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of William “Playboy” Olivas on Sept. 22, 2024, at the young age of 51. 

Our Beloved Rose Segura was called home to be with the Lord and her sons on Sept. 21, 2024. Rose was born on Dec. 26, 1950, the daughter of Joe F. Barela and Erlinda (Gonzales) Barela. 

Lisa Kate Sykes passed away on Sept. 23, 2024. She was born on Dec. 29, 1951, to Rex Elmer and Etha Louise Hudson, in Dumas, Texas. Lisa grew up in Stratford, Texas, attended college at West Texas …

MANASSA – Eda Rae Johnson, a woman of creativity and devotion, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2024, in La Jara, Colo. Born on Jan. 2, 1934, in Ely, Nev., Eda's life was a tapestry of love, …

Virginia MJ Casados, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a bout with cancer, on Sept. 20, 2024, in Center, Colo. Born on Feb. 24, 1945, in Monte Vista, Colo., Virginia was a cherished daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. 

Harold Hugh Hiatt, affectionately known as "Hughie," passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the age of 82. He fought bravely in his last few years, continuing to embrace his bachelor days at his long-term residence in Alamosa. 

Beloved Alamosa resident Sadie Elizabeth Martinez, 83, departed this life on Sept. 17, 2024. Born on Jan. 12, 1941, in Alamosa, Colo., to Scotty Garcia and Maria (Padilla) Garcia, Sadie was the twinkle in her parents' eyes. 

Herbert James Taylor III, 89, known affectionately as Herb and professionally as Jim, passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2024, at the Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa, Colo. Born on Feb. 27, 1935, in a modest railroad house between the tracks on the south side of Alamosa, Herb's journey through life was as remarkable as the man himself. 

John Buhr, 91, passed away in Colorado Springs, (Penrose Hospital), on Sept. 13, 2024. John was born on Feb. 15, 1933, on a small farm in Mesita, Colo. He was the 5th child of 6 from Orville and Ebba Buhr. 

Irene Soares Falk passed away on Sept. 11, 2024, at her residence in Del Norte, Colo. Born on Dec. 16, 1937, in Redding, Calif., Irene's life was one filled with compassion, creativity, and a deep …

Doris Lucile Hathaway has left her earthly journey to celebrate her eternal destination. Doris was born on June 30, 1938, in Monte Vista, Colo., and entered into her eternal rest on Sept. 8, 2024, at Pikes Peak Hospice Care in Colorado Springs. Doris lived at the Tri County Senior Center in Monte Vista, for the past 5 years.  

Dustin Ray Marion, a beloved figure in his community and a cherished husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on Sept. 15, 2024, in Monte Vista, Colo. Born in Farmington, N.M., on May 13, 1991, Dustin's life was one filled with passion, creativity, and love for those closest to him. 

Harmony Faith Hernandez was born on Aug. 28, 2024, in Alamosa, Colo., to Aaron Moses and Florinda Maria (DeHerrera) Hernandez of San Luis, Colo. Harmony weighed 4 pounds 7 ounces and was 16.5 inches long. Harmony went to be with the Lord on Sept. 12, 2024. 

Frank A. Muniz passed away at his home surrounded by his loving wife, daughter and grandson on Sept. 9, 2024. Born in Capulin, Colo., he was preceded in death by his two brothers Andrew and Louie as well as one sister Bernadette. 

Longtime teacher and Bountiful resident Maria Darlene (Martinez) Vigil, 68, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of Sept. 13, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving husband of more than 45 years, Pat. 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Martinez who passed away on Sept. 5, 2024, at the age of 69. Barbara was born on May 26, 1955, in Pensacola, Fla., to Eloy W. and Lucille Espinoza Martinez. 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Dolores Olivas, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, who passed away surrounded by her family at home on Aug. 30, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on Aug. 11, 1938, Teresa lived a life defined by love, creativity, and unwavering faith, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her. 

Monica Kim Ketcham (Lee), 64, of Los Lunas, New Mexico, former long-time resident of Colorado, passed into eternal rest on September 6th, 2024 after a courageous battle with long-term medical conditions. Born on the 1st of November 1959, Monica – known to most as Kim – was a steadfast beacon of love in the lives of her devoted family as a Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Mimi.  

Fort Garland resident Michael Phillip Lopez, 61 was welcomed to his eternal home on Sept. 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving mother.