Christine Kuehn Smith

Christine Kuehn Smith, 68, first woman Commissioner for San Juan County died 04/02/21 in Phoenix, Arizona after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer. Smith was a 25 year resident of Silverton, from 1976 to 2003 (minus two years spent in Phoenix).

Paul William Beaber

When some people think of community leaders, they might envision the mayor, president of the chamber of commerce, or director of a big non-profit. But folks in Silverton, Colorado, are just as likely to think of Paul Beaber.

Velma Violet Rogers

Velma Violet Rogers was born in Shaw, Colorado on February 1, 1925. She was best known by her middle name Violet or Vi (likely because her mother was also named Velma).

Vicky Lee Gurule

Vicky was a beautiful soul who cared deeply for those around her. She always put others first, whether those closest to her or those she barely knew.

Benny Salazar

On Saturday, January 30, 2021, our beloved brother Benny Salazar passed away at the age of 82 peacefully with his sister Katy by his side. He had been living with Katy until the start of the year when Ambercare helped take care of him at Casa Celio in Santa Fe, NM.

Charles M. (Charlie) DeLorme

Charlie DeLorme, 67, progressed forward into love and light on November 24, 2020 peacefully in Silverton, Colorado. He was born April 22, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Ruby Dimples Hook

Ruby was born in Norwood, Colorado on July 31, 1937. She passed away in Aztec, New Mexico on December 29, 2020. Ruby was 83 years old. She married James Hook Jr. of Silverton, Colorado. Ruby had many fond memories of Silverton. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Bonnie Wilson.

Mary Ruth (Heil) Rusch 1940-2020

Mary Ruth (Heil) Rusch, 80, died Tuesday December 8, 2020.

Feliberto Lovato dies at 85

Surrounded by his family, Feliberto Emilio Lovato (Phil or Beto as known by many) went home to Jesus on June 2, 2020 at the age of 85. Beto was born in Costilla, New Mexico on Christmas 1934 to Filiberto and Eduvigen (Vialpando) Lovato.

CY SCARBOROUGH DIES AT 93

Cy Scarborough, country music artist who often played in Silverton, and co-founder of the Bar D Chuckwagon, died Monday at age 93. Ray Dileo photo