Karen Ruth Cerniway

UPDATE: Memorial Service Date, Location & Time A Celebration of Life will be held on June 26, 2025 at First Congregational Church, 1070 Reese St., Silverton, CO at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Jamie Lynn Westlund

It is with great sadness that the family of Jamie Lynn Westlund announces her passing on March 7, 2025 in Flagstaff, Az. Jamie was born on August 28, 1986 to Patrick Westlund and Corine Standing.

James I. Sanders

James 'Jim' Sanders also nicknamed 'Colonel' by his fellow miners, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 while residing in North Canton, Ohio. He was born August 8, 1944 in Denver, Colorado and graduated in 1962 from South High in Denver.

Ameralis Christina (Tootsie, Segafredo) Lovato

Ameralis Christina (Tootsie, Segafredo) Lovato.

Gregory Max Gallegos

Gregory Max Gallegos was 52 when he peacefully passed in his parent’s home in Durango, Colorado. He was born and raised in Silverton, Colorado with his parents (Bob and Betty) and two younger brothers (Adam and Jeremy). He was an all-star cross-country runner and won the state championship.

Karen Ruth Cerniway 1932-2025

Karen Ruth Cerniway, 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Fountain Hill Assisted Living in Albuquerque, NM. Karen was born in Farmington, NM at her Grandparents home on June 22, 1932, the eldest daughter of Kenneth Kermit Waggoner and Freda Woods Waggoner.

WILLIAM “BILL” SIMON

William “Bill” Simon of Durango and Silverton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2025 under the care of the doctors and nurses of the Mercy Hospice House.

Nellie Berlinda Gallegos

Nellie Berlinda Gallegos, 92, passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2024 surrounded by her family. Nellie is survived by her children; Wilma (husband Dan), Bob (wife Betty), Patti, Elaine (husband Rick), Randy (wife Diana), Les (wife Lori), Don, Ken (wife Kelly).

Ernest Frederick Kuhlman

Ernest Frederick Kuhlman, 83, Silverton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2024, surrounded by his family. Ernie, as he was affectionately known, was born on September 13th, 1941, in Cripple Creek, Colorado to Charles and Gladys Kuhlman.

Steven Eugene Orr

Steven Eugene Orr passed away from this earth on July 9th, 2024 at the age of 72. He had been ill with COPD for several years and passed peacefully in his sleep. He was the baby whisperer. He could calm the most fussiest baby.