Hood Mortuary

Hood Mortuary Since 1902, Hood Mortuary has been a pillar of service to La Plata County and beyond. We have office

Joy Faye KnaggsJoy Faye Knaggs, age 82, of Durango, Colorado, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal life on Ja...
01/19/2026

Joy Faye Knaggs

Joy Faye Knaggs, age 82, of Durango, Colorado, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal life on January 13, 2026. She was in her home and surrounded by her family. She is now sitting at Jesus’s feet, worshiping her loving Savior in person. Joy was born on September 22, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Neuvitas “Mickey” Goins and William E. Goins. She lived a life defined by a deep faith in God and devotion to her family. She was...

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James Harold StreckJames Harold Streck, 82, of Durango, died 1/11/2026, at home, born 9/18/1943. Service will be held on...
01/16/2026

James Harold Streck

James Harold Streck, 82, of Durango, died 1/11/2026, at home, born 9/18/1943. Service will be held on 1/17/2026. He is survived by his wife, Shelley; daughters: Heidi Chowen and Gretchen Streck; granddaughters: Adwyn and Jolie. Jim was a great man, filled with joy, love, and a generous, giving nature. His greatest pride was his family, and his love for them was unwavering. He had a gentle, steady, grounding presence—a true mountain of a man. His joy was quiet and constant,...

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Jeffrey Michael KruegerJeffrey "Jeff" Michael Krueger, 43, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of service and ...
01/15/2026

Jeffrey Michael Krueger

Jeffrey "Jeff" Michael Krueger, 43, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of service and devotion. Born August 17, 1982, in Owatonna, MN, to Tom and Joyce Krueger, Jeff was raised in Nevis before embarking on a distinguished 16-year career in the U.S. Army, including several tours of duty. In 2016, Jeff married his wife, Sierra, on August 6th. Following his military service, he worked for nearly six years at the GCC coal mine in Hesperus and most recently served...

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Patricia May PatscheckPatricia Patscheck passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love of her...
01/14/2026

Patricia May Patscheck

Patricia Patscheck passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 10, 1946, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she was raised and spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of the islands and a strong sense of family. As an adult, Patricia made her home in the Durango, Colorado area, where she lived for many years and built a life rooted in love, resilience, and devotion...

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Celestino Raymon LopezMr. Ray Lopez 84 of Ignacio, Colorado passed away Sunday January 11th surrounded by family and lov...
01/12/2026

Celestino Raymon Lopez

Mr. Ray Lopez 84 of Ignacio, Colorado passed away Sunday January 11th surrounded by family and loved ones. Born February 15th 1941 to Joe Celestino Lopez and Maria Catalina Lopez in Tiffany. Ray was a Spec. 4 U.S. Army Veteran. He spent some years logging in the woods before finding his passion and niche being a heavy equipment operator and doing custom dirt work. Ray also spent his life farming as well as working 32 years in the oil field....

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Victoria MozgaiVictoria Mozgai passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, peacefully at home. She was 83 years old. A Memorial...
01/08/2026

Victoria Mozgai

Victoria Mozgai passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, peacefully at home. She was 83 years old. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, January 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, Bayfield, CO. A reception will follow at the Pine River Senior Center. Vicky was born August 9, 1942, to Ralph and Helen Cataldi in Highland Park, NJ. She married Joe Mozgai shortly after graduating high school on June 17, 1961, in Highland Park, NJ. They shared...

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Marian Louise HuffmanMarian Louise Huffman passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 in Fruita, Colorado. She was born...
01/07/2026

Marian Louise Huffman

Marian Louise Huffman passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 in Fruita, Colorado. She was born May 30, 1942 in Alamosa, Colorado to William L. Huffman Sr. and Albina M. Marcon Huffman. The oldest of nine children, she grew up in La Veta, Colorado and graduated from La Veta High School in 1960. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Adams State University (College) in 1964. Marian began teaching fourth grade in Albuquerque, New Mexico and later became one of the...

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Franklin Warren AndersonCDR Franklin W. Anderson, USN/Ret passed away at his ranch outside of Ignacio, CO on 01/05/2026....
01/07/2026

Franklin Warren Anderson

CDR Franklin W. Anderson, USN/Ret passed away at his ranch outside of Ignacio, CO on 01/05/2026. He was born on 04/25/1934 to Lloyd and Goldie Anderson in Pagosa Springs, CO and was a fifth generation Archuleta County resident. He graduated from Pagosa Springs High School in 1952, from Fort Lewis College in 1954, and then Colorado State University in 1956 with a B.S. Degree in Animal Sciences. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. In October 1956 he...

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Ben Nighthorse CampbellIt is with profound sadness and deep respect that I share that my incredible father, Senator Ben ...
01/02/2026

Ben Nighthorse Campbell

It is with profound sadness and deep respect that I share that my incredible father, Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, has passed. He has gone on to be with his Maker, with our ancestors, and with our family who went before him. For those of you who knew him personally, you already know this to be true. A Great Warrior has left this world. The past few months with my dad, as he readied himself to be called home by God,...

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Stephen Michael BaukatStephen Michael Baukat, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospice, Com...
01/02/2026

Stephen Michael Baukat

Stephen Michael Baukat, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospice, CommonSpirit Hospital in Durango, Colorado. He was born on May 14, 1945, in Northwood, North Dakota. Steve was an intellectual, kind, and soft-spoken man with a keen mind and a strong sense of integrity. He was a good judge of character, thoughtfully opinionated, and deeply principled. Those who knew him best recognized his quiet strength, steady presence, and sincere compassion for others. Steve received his...

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Lucy Valencia MartinezLucy Valencia Martinez, aged 91, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Denver, CO. Born on June 30, ...
12/30/2025

Lucy Valencia Martinez

Lucy Valencia Martinez, aged 91, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Denver, CO. Born on June 30, 1934. Lucy was a beacon of love and joy to all who knew her. Throughout her life, Lucy was dedicated to her work, having been employed at C.O.D. laundry, Plaza Pharmacy, and City Market. Lucy was a woman of deep personal faith, maintaining a special relationship with God that guided her throughout her life. She had a vibrant personality, characterized by her...

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