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Pamela Bono
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Robert Bono
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Andrea Adelina Ochoa
Andrea Adelina Ochoa, 88, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Pagosa Springs. A rosary will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m., also at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hilltop Cemetery. A full obituary will appear in next week’s edition.
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Paul Wayne Henry
Pagosa Springs resident Paul Wayne Henry went to be with the Lord unexpectedly in his home on Monday, Sept. 22. He was 67 years old.
Paul was born to William and Audrey Henry in Tucson, Ariz. Paul attended various colleges and graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.
While attending NAU, Paul met Cathy and they were married on Aug. 9, 1975. After living in Arizona, they moved to Pagosa Springs in 1977, where Paul built his family home and began teaching art at the high school. He taught for seven years and coached high school volleyball. During that time, he participated in numerous school and community activities. Paul owned and operated Pine Tree Home Care and worked at Ole Miner’s Steakhouse until his retirement. Paul was active in his church and taught Sunday school for 12 years.
He spent much of his time rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. His friends and family have many memories of time spent with him in the mountains and the canyons. Paul had a love of vintage cars, and spent recent years fixing up his 1952 VW Bug and 1940 Chevy truck. He took great pleasure in cooking and loved sharing a good meal with friends and family.
Paul was best defined by his dedication and involvement in his family. All who knew him were touched by the generous way that he gave of his time. He had a heart for people and a clear understanding of what was important in life. He was considered a best friend and mentor to many. He was also characterized by his compassion, humility, patience and thoughtfulness.
Paul was happily married to the love of his life, Cathy, for 39 years. He loved his daughters and son immensely and nothing gave him greater delight than to see them all happily married. It was his joy to see his children become the individuals God created them to be.
Paul is survived by his wife, Cathy, his daughter and son-in-law Allyson and Gary Coraggio, of Durango; son and daughter-in-law Todd Cy and Angela Henry, of Grand Junction; and daughter and son-in-law Janna and Daniel Ross, of Kiev, Ukraine. He is also survived by his brothers and their wives: Kenny and Mary Henry, of Gilroy, Calif.; Jim and Dale Henry, of Paige, Ariz.; John and Paula Henry, of Mesa, Ariz.; Gary and Joyce Henry, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
The celebration of Paul’s life was held at Pagosa Bible Church on Sunday, Sept. 28.
In memory of Paul, you may make donations to Janna and Daniel’s ministry — Children’s Hope Ukraine — or Sonlight Christian Camp in Pagosa Springs.
First Love International, P.O. Box 15836, Loves Park, IL 61132. Please designate to Children’s Hope Ukraine.
Sonlight Christian Camp, 1536 Sonlight Place, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.
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Olof Wilhelm Hogrelius Jr.
Olof Wilhelm Hogrelius Jr., was born Sept. 12, 1945, in Hackensack, N.J., to parents Olof and Elizabeth (Dayspring) Hogrelius. He grew up in Hillsdale and Woodcliff Lake, N.J., before moving to Princeton, N.J.
He died Sept. 28 in Durango. He is survived by sisters Judy Hardardt and Jennifer Dehlinger; sons Christopher and Jonathan Hogrelius; and grandchildren Zanden, Ajia, Addison, Neruda, Oswaldo and Juniper Hogrelius.
An accomplished builder, glass artist and consummate philosopher, he left a wealth of loving memories for all who befriended him.
After graduating from St. Peter’s Prep in Peekskill, N.Y., and serving his country in the U.S. Navy, Olof attended Michigan State University and Parsons College in Iowa. There he met his wife and mother of his children, Francoise Morel. They lived in France, Pennsylvania and Tucson, Ariz. In 2007, he found paradise in Pagosa Springs.
Olof was a beloved friend to many. Pagosa friends can join the family in a memorial celebration of his life at his home on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m.
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Mary Ofelia Gurule
Mary Gurule passed away Oct. 4 at the University of Colorado Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at Pope John Paul II Catholic Church in Pagosa Springs, with reception to follow. Burial will occur at 2 p.m. at Pine River Cemetery in Bayfield following the Mass.
Mary was born to Cresencio and Deliria Gonzales in Dulce, N.M., on June 8, 1939. She had three siblings who were all born in Dulce. She met and married the love of her life, Jose F. Gurule, in Pagosa Springs. She raised three children and greatly enjoyed her grandchild and her great-grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, traveling and cooking for her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose F. Gurule; a brother, Louis Gonzales, of Durango; and one sister, Dora Gurule, of Aztec, N.M.
She is survived by her three children: Pressie Gurule, of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; Sedrick Gurule, of Farmington, N.M.; and Lorraine Gurule, of Pagosa Springs. She is also survived by grandson Cory Gurule, two great-grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Gilbert (Gib) R. Martinez
Aug. 4, 1929-Sept. 3, 2014
Gib Martinez passed away in Brownwood, Texas, on Wednesday, Sept. 3. He was the oldest of five children born to Hazel and Jasper Martinez in Cortez.
Gib was preceded in death by his wife Vera and sister Janice Birdsong. Gib is survived by daughter Lynn Winters; son-in-law Charlie, of Kirkland, Wash., and granddaughter Meredith Winters, of San Diego, sisters Judy Shaw and her husband Bill of Early, Texas; LaVonne Hemenway, of Grants Pass, Ore.; and Barbara Wingard and her husband Quentin of Oracle, Ariz. Also surviving are his many nieces and nephew.
Gib was a graduate of UNM and was employed by El Paso Natural Gas for 38 years in Farmington, N.M. He served in the army during WW II. Gib’s family was some of the first settlers in the Pagosa Springs area, where he was raised. His great love of the southwest and its history became his passion after retirement. He made miniature replicas of many of the southwest monuments, some of which are in museums. He also loved to backpack in Colorado and organized an annual trip with lifelong friends for over 25 years. Gib will be interred in Durango, with a celebration of life at a later date.
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Mark Anthony Ginn Sr.
Mark Anthony Ginn Sr. passed away on Oct. 3 at the age of 55. He is survived by his parents: Michael (Kathy) Ginn, of Trenton, Neb., and Wanda Rae Ginn nee Heyen, of Goodland, Kan.; two sons: Mark (Danielle) Ginn Jr., of Wentzville, Mo., and Jason (Vanessa) Silva, of Grand Junction; daughter Dorothy (Kyle) Adkison, of St. Charles, Mo.; two brothers: Terry (Mary) Ginn, of Trenton, Neb., and Jeff Ginn, of La Crosse, Wis.; sister Michelle Ginn, of Goodland, Kan.; two grandchildren: Camden Adkison and Cash Silva; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vicky Ginn nee Lucero, and his dear friend and companion, Terry Kersting. Ginn worked for Century Link as a communications engineer for 25 years. He was a Denver Broncos fan and he enjoyed golfing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Wentzville, MO 63385.
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Pauline A. Hojnacki
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Jerrold Vernon Snow
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Martin Joseph Golden
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In Memoriam Talamante
In loving memory
Andy Talamante Jr.
July 23, 1969-Oct. 16, 2010
My Andy,
Four years today you were taken away, we shed tears for we miss you so. We miss your smile, your presence in our life.
We don’t forget you, we talk and think of you every day. We tell stories of you and you make us think of so many things we used to do. Sofia remembers you calling her monster and holding her in your arms. Daddy talks about you picking up bales of hay. Mama still cries and her heart longs for you.
I know the boys miss you. Marino feels very lost. You were Adam’s right hand and he talks about sending you here and there and knowing you would get it done.
Me, I think of you every day and long to tell you so many things, but for now, there in my heart and one day, we’ll sit and chat, OK. Everybody misses you and loves you.
We all have our special memories of you.
We love you,
Your family
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Jerrold (Jerry) V. Snow
May 26, 1956-Oct. 10, 2014
Jerry passed away on Oct. 10 at his home in Pagosa Springs.
He is preceded in death by is father, Richard (Dick) Snow; mother Martha Snow and oldest brother Kenneth Snow. He is survived by sister August Storm and brother Karl Snow, nephews Richard and Jason Snow, niece Billie Jo Lucero, aunts and uncles, Fay and June Sweat, Franklin and Marty Anderson, Evelyn and Andy Anton, and many cousins and friends.
Jerry spent his life in Pagosa, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing and having fun in the woods and mountains with friends and family. Jerry will be missed by all that knew him.
Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at South Pagosa Park on 8th Street, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. Everyone is welcome.
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Betty Jean P. Gustafson
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Jeremy David Metz
Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home and will be announced upon completion.
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Jeremy Metz
Jeremy Metz, 36, went home to be with his mother on Friday, Oct. 17. Born in Lewistown, Pa., Jeremy resided in Pagosa Springs for the past 14 months. He was an accomplished cook and member of The Buck Stop’s family. He was an avid sports fan whether playing or watching and enjoyed the mountains, always smiling when he was with his friends.
Loving son, brother and life-long friend, you will be sorely missed.
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Peter Marritt Memorial Service
There will be a gathering of friends of Peter Marritt on Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. at the home of Terry Smith, 55o Cool Pines Drive. Help us celebrate Peter’s life.
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William Danforth Quimby
William Danforth Quimby passed away on Sept. 27, two days before his 89th birthday.
Mr. Quimby was born on Sept. 29, 1925, in Manchester, N.H., to William Don Quimby and Anna Marie Cedar Quimby. Bill resided for many years on Boston’s North Shore, Bedford, N.H., and for the past 16 years in Pagosa Springs.
He served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After a two-year engagement, Bill married Gloria W. Chamberlain on March 12, 1949, at her home in Alton, N.H. For 65 .5 years, their partnership and their bond held together through all that life had to offer. Their union gave the world three remarkable daughters: Cheryl Ann Quimby Mahen and her husband, James Louis Mahen, Jr.; Candace Lynn Quimby Bach and her husband, Gilbert Joseph Bach; Kimberly Jayne Quimby-Bishop and her husband, Stuart Whitney Bishop; nine grandchildren and 11-plus great-grandchildren.
This remarkable family is Bill’s legacy to the world. It was built on trust, caring, sharing, teaching, encouraging, believing in their abilities, celebrating their successes and always being there through the tough times and the good times. The family celebrated their father’s and grandfather’s life before his death. Bill was a man of unshakable integrity; a lifelong student, yet always the professor who inspired his family to strive for higher goals. He had a contagious laugh and a sense of humor that surrounded the family and kept them closer together. He was a man for all seasons who was loved and respected by all who have known him.
Anyone wanting to pay tribute to Bill’s memory can contribute to University of Washington Medicine Center For Cancer Innovation at http://cci.washington.edu/#1. Checks can be payable to UW Foundation. Please have donors indicate that the gifts are in memory of William Quimby and that the funds are to go to Center for Cancer Innovation Fund. This can be written in the memo section or with an attached note. UW acknowledges all gifts, and they notify the donors to thank them and let them know that their gift was received. Their address is UW Foundation Gift Processing, Box 359505, Seattle, WA 98195-9505.
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Stuart L. Capling
Stuart L. Capling, 73, of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Mesilla Valley Hospice.
He is survived by his loving wife, Martha M. Capling, of the family home, and son, Reid Capling, of Anchorage, Alaska; sister Sheila (Richard) Frezza, of Tennessee; brothers-in-law Carl (Patricia) Foe, of Pagosa Springs; and Eric Foe, of Harbor Beach, Mich.; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Capt. Leo E. Capling and Jean A. Capling.
Stuart graduated from Harbor Beach Community High School in Harbor Beach, Mich., in 1959, then received his BA (1963) and MSW (1967) from Michigan State University. Also in 1967, he married the former Martha M. Foe, a longtime sweetheart. He then began a long and successful career in administration with the Michigan Department of Social Services, from which he retired in 1996. During the course of his career, Stuart, Martha and Reid lived in several locations, where Stuart’s easy smile and outgoing personality resulted in the formation of many friendships.
An avid outdoorsman all his life, Stuart enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap/skeet shooting and skiing, becoming a member of the National Ski Patrol. Golf was his favorite lifelong pastime.
After retirement, Stuart and Martha moved to Pagosa Springs, where they lived for 10 years until relocating to Las Cruces, N.M., in 2006.
Cremation will take place. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Mesilla Valley Hospice at 299 E. Montana Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005, or to the Northern New Mexico Senior Men’s Golf Association Scholarship Fund at NNMSMGA, 60 El Rio Drive, Alamosa, CO 81101.
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Glenn Edward Brown
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