Obituaries

Christopher Higgins

It is with great sadness I announce Christopher Higgins (Chris) lost his battle with cancer on February 24, 2024 at the young age of 49. He will be missed mostly by his daughter Thyra age 6 and his numerous friends and family.

Anna Louise Girodo

Anna Louise Girodo, 88 of Durango Colorado, passed away peacefully with her sons by her side. Born Anna Louise Smith in Silverton, Colorado, in the Benson Hotel December 2, 1935 to Annie M. Anesi and John Smith, her brothers Otto and Louie Smith.

Carolyn Louise Humburg 1938-2023

She was born Carolyn Louise Humburg on June 13, 1938, to Merrill and Dorothy Humburg. With her older brother Jay, she grew up in the small town of La Crosse, Kansas. She sometimes remembered herself as a tomboy, who liked to play baseball and could beat up a boy or two.

Elyse Dominca Parcell

Elyse Dominca Parcell, better known as “Tiger Pussy” was known for her flowing golden locks, radiant smile, and pure passion for exploring the mountains.

Brian Jay Fullmer

We lost an amazing man this summer. Brian Fullmer passed away in the arms of his wife on July 19, 2023, at age 72. There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Kendall Mountain Café on his birthday, December 15, 2023 3pm – 6pm. Please, join and celebrate Brian’s life with your memories.

Brian Jay Fulmer

We lost an amazing man this summer. Brian Fullmer passed away in the arms of his wife, on July 19, 2023, at age 72. There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Kendall Mountain Cafe on his birthday, December 15, 2023, from 1:006:00 pm.

Robert Springer Brown

The coolest guy I ever knew passed away on September 5, 2023. He was my dad. Robert Springer Brown (Bob, or Dad to me) was born March 18, 1932 in Durango, Colorado. His father, Robert Moore Brown, was born July 11, 1904 in Silverton, Colorado.

Ralph Reidel Weaver

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Ralph Reidel Weaver who died on September 16th, 2023, at age 88. He passed in Farmington NM, peacefully in his sleep. Ralph was born on Friday, September 13th, 1935, in McFee, Colorado which is now McFee Reservoir.

Pamela Chase Kucera

Born at an elevation above nine thousand feet in the Union Miner’s Hospital of Silverton, Colorado, in 1936, Pamela Chase Kucera seemed to have the majesty of the Rocky Mountains woven into her very being from the outset. She was the beloved granddaughter of Charles A.

Linda Samora (nee Gallegos)

Linda Samora (nee Gallegos), 69, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 430 pm. Linda was born on November 11, 1953, to Alva and Jake Gallegos. Linda grew up in Silverton Colorado and was one of 5 children. She graduated from Silverton High in 1971.