Collected Obits A-B, Archuleta County, Colorado http://files.usgwarchives.net/co/archuleta/obits/obtab.txt Donated by Leroy Oldham April 7, 2001 These obituaries are from the Ann Oldham collection; typographical errors can be attributed to Leroy Oldham. Donated to the Colorado GenWeb Archives for Non-Profit use. These obituaries are grouped by alphabet but are not sorted into order. An index of names in this file is located at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/co/archuleta/obits/obtndx.txt =================================== (Pagosa Springs Sun October 27, 1977) Ada M. Amyx Obituary. One of the very early day residents of Archuleta County passed away last Friday. Mrs. Ada Amyx was well known here and had lived here practically all of her life. The following obituary was taken from the Sunday Durango Herald. AMYX - Graveside services for Ada M. Amyx, 78 of Junction Creek Trailer Park were held Saturday afternoon at Hilltop Cemetery in Pagosa Springs with the Rev. Don Strait officiating. Mrs. Amyx died Friday in Community Hospital. Mrs Amyx was born June 6, 1899 in the Blanco Basin near Pagosa Springs. As a teenaged girl she broke and trained horses. She became a teacher and taught school in Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Junction and Tularosa, N.M. where she was also a librarian. When she married Rube E. Amyx in 1924 the wedding took place on top of Square Top Mountain near Pagosa springs. Mrs. Amyx had been the first woman to climb Square Top Mountain and the couple had a hard time getting the preacher up the mountain to perform the ceremony. she and Mr. Amyx were in the ranching business near Pagosa Springs. He preceded her in death. She was a past member of Sara Rebecca Lodge and a student of the Ancient Mystic Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC). Mrs. Amyx is survived by children, Wanda McLaughlin and G. R. Amyx, both of Durango and T. W. Amyx of Farmington. Five grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun February 6, 1920) Mrs. Lauriana Archuleta, wife of the late A. D. Archuleta, passed away yesterday afternoon at 1:30, after a week's illness, of pneumonia. Not many were aware that she was ill and her death came as a distinct shock to the residents of this city and county, among whom she has resided for so many years. Lauriana Gallegos was born in Taos, New Mexico, on April 5, 1862, thus being about 58 years of age. She was married at Conejos, Colorado, about 43 years ago to Antonio Don Archuleta, who died two years ago in Mexico. One son, Ross, was born to this union, at whose home in this city the death occurred. Immediate survivors of the good lady are her son, Ross, three grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. A. Joseph of Taos, New Mexico. Mrs. T. D. Burns of Tierra Amarilla was a first cousin of the deceased. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it is believed the services will occur some time tomorrow at the home. The demise of this devoutly religious and highly respected little lady is deeply regretted by all who knew her. She was the daughter of one of the Castillian families of New Mexico, and is in every sense of the word a pioneer of southwestern Colorado. Mr. Archuleta, her husband, was state senator of Conejos County, when this county was formed therefrom, and it was in his honor that Archuleta County was named. To the sorrowing relatives is extended the profound sympathy of the people, and may they find solace in the knowledge that hers was a work well done." . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun March 1923) Cynthia V. Adams. Mrs Cynthia V. Adams, who has been in ill health for several years and who last week suffered a severe stgroke of paralysis, passed away early Monday morning at the home of her daoughter, Mrs. Will Macht, two miles north of Pagosa Springs. Funeral services were conducted at the Hatcher chapel Tuesday afternoon, Re. O. L. Ashburn, pastor of the M. E. Church, officiating. Interment took place at Hilltop cemetery. Cynthia V. Clark was born at Saginaw, Michigan, on Jan 5 1844, and at the time of her death had reached the age of 79 years. She was married in 1863 at St Louis, Mich., to Mr. John N. Adams. To this union were born one son, Maurice d. Adams of San Diego and two daughters, Mrs Myrtle Macht and Mrs. Lena Macht, who resides here. Mr Adams moved his family in 1871 to Kansan, where they resided for several years, and came to Colorado in 1887, Mr Adams passing away at Durango in 1898, and being interred at Pagosa Springs. Following his death the widow made her home in this city for a few years going to California about twenty years ago. She returned here five years ago and had since resided with her two daughters, Mrs Will Macht and Mrs Harry Macht. In addition to her three children she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Barger of St. Cloud, Florida, formerly Mrs. Spickard of Pagosa Springs and six grandchildren as follows: Mrs. Charles Goldsmith and Miss Mabel Adams of San Diego, and Mrs. Joe Macht, Mrs. Harry Sharp, Elva and Ray Macht, all of Pagosa Springs. Deceased was the daughter of a Methodist preacher and was brot up in the church of her choice. She succeeded in bringing likewise all of her children into the fold of the church. She was quiet and unassuming, yet always on the right side. Mother Adams will be missed by her children and other relatives, yet they would not bring back to the life of suffering that she has escaped. She has gone to be with Him who said "I go to prepare a place for you that where I am you may be also." . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun May 16, 1957) Maryel Pauline Amyx was born in Pagosa Springs, Colo. Jan 6 , 1920 and spent most of her life here. She departed this life May 5 1957 when fatally burned by a gas explosion in her home in Loveland, Colo. She married Perry D. Patterson in November , 1938, and to this union two children were born, Carolyne Joyce and Melba Anita. The Pattersons moved three years ago to Williams Lake, British Columbia, where Perry was engaged in the lumber business. Early last September Mrs. Patterson and daughters moved to Loveland, Colo. where Carolyn was attending the Seventh Day Advenist Christian Academy. They were planning on joining Mr. Patterson in Canada when school was out. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Perry D. Patterson, two daughters, Carolyn, 17 and Anita, 3; her mother, Mrs. Esther Amyx of Pagosa Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Floyd Bramwell of Pagosa Springs, Mrs. Herman Johnson of Fallon Nevada, and Esther Margaret Amyx of Houston, Texas; two nieces, 5 nephews and many friends. Services were held from the SDA Campion Academy Chapel in Loveland, Colo., where many of her friendsw and neighbors gathered to pay their last respects. The body was then brought to Pagosa Springs where funeral services were held from the Methodist Community Church with the Rev. Adrian D. Clark, SDA minister from Durango officiating. Interment was in Hilltop Cemetery. Pauline, as she was best known here, was a good neighbor, devoted wife and mother with the Christian's hope of eternal life. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and friends. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun April 23, 1932) Solomon Aguilar. Yesterday at his ranch at Juanita, Solomon Aguilar, old-time resident of Archuleta county, passed away from heart trouble at the age of 77 years. Funeral and burial services were held this morning at Juanita, where his wife, who died 28 years ago is also interred. He came to Archuleta county from conejos about 40 years ago, and had since resided on the lower San Juan, and has always been numbered amount the respected and substantial citizens of that section. He is survived by six children, as follows: Juan Anres of Edith, Elena Leandro, Senaida, Crotilde and Alfredo, all of whom are residents of the southern part of the county. Mrs Candido Sanchez of Pagosa Spring is a Niece of deceased. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun September 8, 1966) William A. Adams, 60, passes away in Durango hospital August 31 following a prolonged illness. Bill Adams had been a resident of Archuleta County since about 1934 and had many friends throughout the entire area. He was born August 31, 1906 in Grant City, Missouri. His childhood was spent in Kansas and Oklahoma and he lived at Big Springs, Negraska from 1928 until 1934. He was united in marriage to Letha M. Allen at Holyoke, Colorado September 1 1928. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Leona Thayer of Pagosa Springs, Mrs. Wanda Rambo of Merced, California and Mrs. Virgginia Childress, Pecos, Texas. In addition there is one surviving brother, alva of Kermit Texas and a sister, Olive Zimmerman of Cripple Creek, Colorado. There are also five grandchildren and other relatives. Fundral services were held September 2, with burial in the local Cemetery. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church with the Rev. J. C. Woods officiating. . **************************** (Pagosa Springs 15 March 1907) Miss Flora Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Anderson, died at her home on Hermosa street Monday evening of pneumonia following an attach of measles. Miss Anderson was born in Cass county, Missouri, July 21 1886, and came to Pagosa with her parents about seven years ago. Flora was one of the best firls who it was anybody's fortune to know, modest, good dispositioned, a faithful member of the Epworth League and a loyal worker for the betterment of mankind, hers was indeed a noble life. Besides the stricken aged parents she is leaves a sister and three brothers, Mrs. Harry Johnson and George and Kit of Pagosa and J. Mat Anderson of Meridian, Idaho. The funeral has been delayed awaiting the latter's arrivial and will be held either tomorrow afternoon or Sunday afternoon. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun Feb 3, 1933) Marcellino O. Archuleta. Word reached Pagosa Springs Wednesday afternoon that the body of Marcellino O. Archuleta had just been discovered in the well hat his ranch home on Blue mountain, 18 miles east of Pagosa springs in the Blanco Basin section of Archuleta county. The discovery was made by Mark amyx and Louie Teeson, ranchers of blanco Basin, who had gone to the Archuleta home Wednesday to ascertain wheyt he had not returned to the Teeson ranch to assist in the erection of a barn. Due to the heavy storm, work had been suspended the previous week with the understanding that Archuleta would return as soon as the weather permitted the resumption of work. When Amyx and Teeson reached the Archulete home, they found the door open and the one room shack was empty, though everything seemed to be in good order. His has was in the house but Archuleta was missing. a cursory examination of the premises was made, and it was agreed by the two men to look into the well, about one hundred yards sistant. Upon peering into the well they discovered the body of Archuleta in the well, his feet and limbs only protruding from the water. Without disturbing the body, tracks or snow, they at once proceeded to a telephone and called Coronor L. C. Jackish and sheriff John H. Lattin at Pagosa Springs. Realizing that little would be accomplished Wednesday by journeying to the scene, coroner Jackish and sheriff Lattin left before daylight Thursday morning, accompanied by A. Potter and Elmo Dunn, for the Archuleta ranch. At the Jule Macht ranch on Sheep Cabin creek, they secured fresh teams and completed the journey to the Blue Mountain ranch of Archuleta.--- (most of the remainder is unreadable) --- it was determined that he had been dead 6 or 7 days, his body was brought to town that evening and prepared for_______ today to Edith, where funeral services and interment will take place. The mother and two brothers _____ reside in that section of the county. Archuleta was a bachelor and had lived alone at his ranch for twenty ___ years. He was about 55 years of age and was quite well ____ in Archuleta County. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun October 4, 1983) Eva O. Archibald. Memorial services for Eva O'Connell Archibald, member of a pioneer Colorado family, were Friday in the Good Samaritan Retirement Home in Boulder, where she had been a resident. Burial was Thursday in Crown Hill. Mrs Archibald died sept. 16 at St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, she was 89. She was born May 15 1894, in a log cabin on a ranch her parents homesteaded near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. About six years later, the family moved by covered wagon to Grand Junction and later, by train to Denver. She was educated in Denver schools and graduated from Emily Griffity Opportunity School. Her marriage to Elmer Archibald on June 15, 1915, made the pages of the Rocky Mountain News. A secretary for a state agency, she eloped with her fiancé to Sidney, Neb., and on her return her boss relented and let her keep her job. She worked as a secretary for private companies in Denver and for the Colorado and federal governments. After she and her husband moved to Sacramento, Calif., in 1950, she worked for the California Department of Motor Vehicles until her retirement in 1970. Her husband preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Sam Archibald of Boulder, a sister, Grace L. Farnan of Wheat Ridge, and four grandchildren. . **************************** (Pagosa Springs News November 25, 1898) John N. Adams, died at Durango, Colorado on November 17, 1898 aged 78 years. He was born in the state of New York, but his early years were spent in the state of Michigan. a little more than 20 years ago he took up his residence in Kansas, lbut the past ten years he has lived in Colorado. He was a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was a local preacher in that denomination for nearly 40 years. The remains were brought here for burial on Saturday, November 19 and were interred in the Pagosa Springs Cemetery. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun December 30, 1965) James Thomas Anderson passed away on December 21, 1965 at the Community Hospital in Durango, Colorado at the age of 90 years and 8 months. He was born on April 6 1875 in Williamstown, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Mirria Anderson. He was baptized on May 8 1875 in the Methodist church at Williamstown by the Rev. White. He spent his early childhood there until the age of 17. At this time he rode a bicycle to Clay Center, Kansas and spent approximately two years there before moving on to Canon City, Colorado. In 1897 he moved to the Chromo, Colorado area and was actively engaged in ranching and mining. On January 13 1900 he was united in marriage to miss Dolly Myrtle Confar at Lumberton, New Mexico. They made their early home in Chromo, Colorado. To this union were born three sons and one daughter; his daughter, Susan and son, Warren preceded him in death. surviving are Lloyd J. Anderson, Sr. of Pagosa Springs and Thomas Howard Anderson of Montrose, Colorado. He is further survived by four grandchildren, Lloyd J. Anderson Jr. of Durango, Mrs. Dick Snow of Pagosa Springs, LCDR Franklin W. Anderson of the U.S. Navy, and Miss Evelyn I. Anderson of Walteria, California, nine great grandchildren and a great niece, Mrs. Harry Willis of La Veta Colorado and a nephew Dan Kenny of Baker California. During his life span he was well known throughout the county for his integrity, loyalty and devotion to his friends and neighbors. He was one of the last true pioneers of this area, having come to the Chromo - Chama area in 1897. He was a witness to the growing pains of the county, and the country in general. Up until the very end his mind was keen and alert and he would entertain both young and old alike with vivid descriptions of events that had happened in the past. He could recall the progress that had been made from the horse and buggy days to the present atomic age. During his life time he was active in hunting and fishing, having killed his last deer at the age of 88 with one shot. He was an authority on the best fishing spots in the county. He was one of the most avid supporters at the high school athletics, his presence at their games became a symbol to all as he seldom missed a game. His belief was fair play, sportsmanship and integrity in whatever you participate in. With the passing of Jim Anderson and era has ended and he will be missed by scores as he had played the part of father, and grandfather to numerous youngsters during his lifetime. To have known him was to love and respect him. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun May 20, 1925) Mrs.L. D. "Lois" Anderson passed away March 15, 1975 at the age of 92 in a Fort Worth Hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Dorothy M. Anderson of Pagosa Springs and Mrs. Lois Marie Morrison of Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. Adell Manor of Dallas; grandchildren William Dean Morrison of Dallas, Richard Robert and Berry Randal Morrison both of Fort Worth; two great grandchildren Services were conducted March 17 at 3:30 p.m. from Green Wood Chapel with interment in Greenwood Memorial Park at Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Anderson was a resident of Pagosa Springs in her early life and has been a resident of Fort Worth since 1912. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun December 23, 1965) Lucille Alley. George Alley was called to Denver last week by the sad news that his mother had passed away. The citizens of the community extend their deepest sympathy to Mr. Alley in the loss of a loved one. The following obituary for Mrs. Alley appeared in the Denver Post. Services for Mrs. Lucille alley, 83 a 75 year resident of Denver, were Monday at Olinger Mortuary, Speer Blvd., and Sherman St. Burial was in Crown Hill. A native of Rome, Italy, Mrs Alley died Thursday at her home, 2000 S. Logan St. she was born April 17, 18882, and came to the United States at the age of 8. She was married to James Alley Dec. 5, 1897, in Denver. The couple had 10 children of whom seven are still living. They include fourl daughters, Mrs. Josephine Bass, Santa Barbara, California, Mrs. Florence Dunnigan, Cheyenne, Wyoming and Mrs Irene Pit and Miss Dorothy Alley, both of Denver, and three sons, George, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. and Ernest and Albert, both of Denver. Also surviving are Mrs. Alleys Husband, 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun October 1922) Mrs. Maria Anderson was born in Shenandoah, Pa. on Jan 29 1843, and died at the Morris Hyler home near Chromo on Oct. 19, 1922. she had been in poor health for a year but took suddenly ill with stomach trouble just a short time before her death. she had attained the age of 79 years, 8 months and 20 days. On April 25 1863, she was united in marriage to Thos. Anderson who passed away over ten years ago at Clay Center, Kansas. Four sons and three daughters were born to this union, three of the sons preceding her in death, the eldest, William, dying at Denver last Christmas morning. She is survived by son, J. T. Anderson of Chromo, and two daughters, Mrs. Will Kinney of Deming, N.M. and Mrs. W. S. Thomas of Lester, Colo., besides seven grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers, residing in Pennsylvania, also survive. Deceased came to Colorado 27 years ago, first settling at Canon City. She came to Edith in this county 23 years ago, and had made her home in this county and at Chama since. She visited the past year with her daughter at Deming and only returned to Chromo two months prior to her death. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Chromo by Rev John Q. Vermillion, pastor of the Baptist church of this city, with interment following at the chromo Cemetery. Loved and respected by all on the Navajo, her funeral was largely attended. She had been a member of the Congregational church for 40 years. . **************************** (Pagosa Spring Sun April 20, 1934) Antonio Abeyta, 77 was one of the pioneers who came in with ox teams to Animas City in 18877. He passed away in a local hospital Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 says the Durango News. Mr. Abeyta was born in 1857 at Taos, N. M., when it was just a wide place in the road, filled for the main part with nothing but entirely uncivilized Indians. When he was 20 he came to Animas city to make his home, and has since resided in Bayfield, Yellow Jacket and at Rosa, N. M. His only son, E. J. Abyeta of Grand Junction, is in Durango completing funeral arrangements. In addition to his son, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Henry Chavez of Arboles. Funeral services, for which definite arrangements have not been made, will be held this afternoon (Friday) at Rosa and interment made under the direction of Hood Mortuary. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun May 8, 1931) Mrs.Alice Howe Albert was born at Pagosa Springs on September 20, 1895, and passed away at her home in San Jose, Calif., on April 22nd, 1931, following an extended illness. At the time of her death she had attained the age of 34 years, 7 months and 2 days. Funeral services and interment took place at San Jose. Alice Russell Howe was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. A. Howe, and until about fifteen years ago resided continuously in Pagosa Springs with her parents. Her entire school life was spent in this city. Several years ago at Venice, Calif., she was united in Marriage to Mr. Harry Albert, and for the past seven or eight years they have made their home at San Jose. Besides the surviving husband, she leave the following immediate relatives, her father, Robt. A. Howe, of Pagosa Springs; her mother, Mrs. Ruby Howe of Venice; and Marguerite, of Venice; grandfather, Wm. Sturgill of Venice, and two uncles, Rollin and Clyde Sturgill. of Venice. The Sun and Archuleta county friends join in deepest sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun January 13, 1939) Jose Andero Archibeque. Funeral services were held last Friday afternoon from St. Edwards Catholic Church for Baby Jose Andero Archibeque, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Archibeque. The child passed away January 5th at the age of 2 months and 11 days, pneumonia is being the cause of death. . **************************** (The Pagosa Spring Sun March 19, 1947) Mrs. Arminda Archuleta, 67, died here Tuesday, funeral services will be held Friday from St. Edwards Catholic church. Mrs. Archuleta was born in Pagosa Junction, Her husband died a number of years ago. She is survived by two sons, Frank and Joe Archuleta of Grand Junction, and two daughters. Charlotte Perea of Pagosa springs and delfina Archuleta of Monterey, Calif. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun January 12, 1959) Juan Pablo Archuleta, 79, a former Pagosa Junction Sheep and cattleman who had lived in Ridgway for the past three years, died Saturday in Mercy Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at Parklawn Memorial chapel. Archuleta was born June 25, 1881 at El Rito, N. M. His wife Refugio died four years ago. He is survived by six children, Dan Archuleta and Mrs. Susie A. Jaramillo of Pagosa Junction, Nick Archuleta and Mrs. J. C. Martinez of Ridgeway, Mrs. Manuel Chavez of Salt Lake City, and Mrs Della Martinez of El Rito, N. M., 47 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces an nephews.He was a member of Sacared Heart Catholic church in Durango and of the SPMDTU lodge, also of Durango - Durango Herald-News. . **************************** (Pagosa Springs Sun January 13 1939) Mrs. Isabelle Archuleta died at _o'clock Monday morning, January _ at the home of her grand-daughter Mrs. Manuel Montoya, Jr., in Pagosa Springs. She had been in ill health for some time but direct cause of death was given as pneumonia. Mrs. Archuleta was born on Nov. 18, 1876 and was 63 years old at time of death. funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and burial was made at Edith, Colo. Surviving their mother are three sons, Narciso Herrera, Frank and Manuel Archuleta all of Edith Colorado and a daughter, Mrs. Ansel Manzanares, who lives in Wyoming. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun February 6, 1920) Mrs. Lauriana Archuleta, wife of the late A. D. Archuleta, passed away yesterday afternoon at 1:30, after a week's illness, of pneumonia. Not many were aware that she was ill and her death came as a distinct shock to the residents of this city and county, among whom she has resided for so many years. Lauriana Gallegos was born in Taos, New Mexico, on April 5, 1862, thus being about 58 years of age. She was married at Conejos, Colorado, about 43 years ago to Antonio Don Archuleta, who died two years ago in Mexico. One son, Ross, was born to this union, at whose home in this city the death occurred. Immediate survivors of the good lady are her son, Ross, three grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. A. Joseph of Taos, New Mexico. Mrs. T. D. Burns of Tierra Amarilla was a first cousin of the deceased. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it is believed the services will occur some time tomorrow at the home. The demise of this devoutly religious and highly respected little lady is deeply regretted by all who knew her. She was the daughter of one of the Castillian families of New Mexico, and is in every sense of the word a pioneer of southwestern Colorado. Mr. Archuleta, her husband, was state senator of Conejos County, when this county was formed therefrom, and it was in his honor that Archuleta County was named. To the sorrowing relatives is extended the profound sympathy of the people, and may they find solace in the knowledge that hers was a work well done." . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun January 10, 1947)Mrs. Epitacia Archuleta, 69, died Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lucas Martinez in Bayfield. Burial was made at Ignacio. Mrs. Archuleta was born in Gallo, N. M. In 1889 she was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Martin of Gallo and lived with them until her marriage to Leon Archuleta in 1899 at Park View N. M. In 1899 they moved to Archuleta County and resided in Trujillo until 1945. Mr. Archuleta died in July of that year. She is survived by three sons, Louis of Grand Junction, Agapito of Bayfield and Pablo of Pagosa Junction, and the one daughter, Mrs. Martinez. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun November 8, 1956) Funeral services were held for Mrs.Inasita M. Archuleta of Pagosa Springs, who died at the home of a daughter in Ogden, Utah, from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. Mrs. Archuleta lived in Pagosa Springs for many years and is very well known in this community. Inasita Madril was born August 17, 1884 in Taos, N.M. to Mr. and Mrs. Libradi Madril. She spent her childhood in Taos and was married to Juan Archuleta 60 years ago in Blanco, N.M. Mr. and Mrs. Archuleta lived at Arboles until March, 1920 when they moved to Pagosa Springs where they made their home until the time of her death. She is survived by her husband, Juan S. Archuleta; four sons, Santiago and Isaac of Pagosa Springs, Joe L. of Herlong, Calif., and John S. Jr. of Henderson Nevada; three daughters, Mrs. Dave Lister and Annie Valdez of Henderson, Nevada, and Mrs. Joe A. Trujillo of Clearfield, Utah; two sisters, Mrs. M. M. Quintana of Aztec, N.M. and Mrs. William M. Padilla of Fruita, Colo., and one brother, Jose A. Madril. She was a member of the Altar society of the local Catholic parish, a devout Christian, a good mother and neighbor and will be missed by all who knew her. Interment was held at Hill Top Cemetery in Pagosa Springs with the Hood Mortuary in charge and Rev. Bernard Rotger officiating. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun July 21, 1925) Mrs. Martha Archuleta, wife of Felix Archuleta, who was taken to a Durango Hospital last week, having been seriously ill for some time with appendicitis and complications passed away in that city Sunday evening. The remains were brought to Pagosa Springs Tuesday evening and taken to Trujillo the following day, where burial and interment occurred yesterday. Deceased was about 25 years of age and the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aguirre of Pagosa Springs. Besides her parents and husband, she is survived by one son, five years of age, a brother and three sisters to whom the sympathy of the community is extended. . **************************** (Grand Junction 1971) Candido Archuleta, 92, of 702 Struthers, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday at Grand Junction Osteopathic Hospital after an illness of several months. He had been a sheepherder, and a resident of Grand Junction for the past five years. He was born on sept. 8, 1879 at Walsenburg, Colo. and spent his childhood there. He was married at Pagosa Springs in December 1904 to Francesquita Roybal. They had lived at Walsenburg, Pagosa Springs and Golden before moving here. Mr Archuleta was a member of the Apostolic Faith Church. He is survived by his wife, a son, Dedacio of Lakewood, and by six daughters, Mrs. Charles (Juanita) Harris of Hotchkiss; Mrs Helen Martinez of Grand Junction; Mrs Abel (Lila) Espinosa of Sacramento, Calif.; Mrs. Joe (Stella) Padilla of Los Angeles; Mrs. John (Lula) Selph of Pueblo; and Mrs. Joe (Bertha) Gallegos of Ogden, Utah; two brothers, a sister, 32 grandchildren, and 45 great grandchildren. . **************************** (Durango, Colorado) Victor Archuleta, 78, of 2603 Columbine Drive, died Monday in Durango, Mr. Archuleta was born Dec. 23 1893 in Walsenberg. He spent his early years in and around Pagosa Springs, farming for 50 years. After leaving the farm he moved to Ignacio. When his wife died in 1965 he came to Durango to live with his daughter. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Adolph Olguin, Durango; a son Jose Leo Archuleta, Grand Junction; a sister, Margarita Garcia, magna, Utah; and a brother, Pablo Archuleta, San Diego, Calif. Eight grand children and six great grand children also survive. A Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Mariano Santos in Sacred Heart Church in Durango. Burial will be in Greenmount cemetery. Recitation will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Ertel-Parklawn. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun Thursday April 18, 1985) Carmelita Archuleta passed away on april 11, 1985, She was born on March 13, 1915 in Monero, New Mexico but spent most of her life in Pagosa Springs. She is survived by her son Mike Archuleta of Denver; and daughters Mrs. Frank Pacheco of Denver, Mrs Fred Archuleta, Mrs Don Brinks and Mrs Albert Lucero of Pagosa Springs, and Mrs Rod Bronsen and Marie Morann of Bountiful, Utah. She is survived by 26 grandchildren and 21 great- granchildren. Her three surviving sisters are Irene Martinez of bloomfield, N. M., Margarita Gallegos of Hawthorne Nevada, and Beatrice Lovato of Turly, N.M. Her surviving brothers are Pete R. Montoya of Blanco, N.M. and Pat Montoya of Turly, N.M. a Rosary was held Monday, April 15 and a Mass was held Tuesday, April 16 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She was interred at Hilltop Cemetery of Pagosa Springs. . **************************** **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun Jan 11, 1918) Jesse M. Boone, Descendant of famous explorer, dies at Hospital. In the death in this city (Pueblo Colorado) at 9:30 o'clock last night of Jesse M. Boone there passed from this life a great great grandson of the famous explorer, Daniel Boone of Kentucky, a grandson of the late Colonel Daniel Boone famous as one of the early pioneers and builders of the Arkansas valley and a member of one of the oldest and most highly respected pioneer families of the state - the Boone family of Colorado. Death followed within a few days an operation performed at a local hospital. Jesse M. Boone was a native of this state, having been born near Pagosa Springs twenty seven years ago, He was the son of the late Albert G. Boone and Mrs. Susan Boone and was looked upon in his home community as a young man whose fine manly character and whose ability in the work of farming and stock raising were bound to play no small part in later years in the development of the industry of the community. The announcement of his death will come as a shock to a wide circle of friends in many parts of southern Colorado where the Boone family has been prominently identified during the past fifty years with the development of the state. Its most prominent pioneer family to whom deceased is related . Until last Sunday night the condition of the patient was such as to encourage the attending physician as well as the anxious relatives who were present at the bedside last night when the final summons came to their loved one. Mr. Boone was a grandson of the late H. M. Fosdick, by whom the original city of Pueblo was laid out. He was a nephew of Mrs. __ma Barnum and of Mrs. Theo__s R. Jones of Pueblo and a cousin of Lewis Barnum of this city. Mr. Boone is survived by is wife, formerly Miss Ruby Mee of Pagosa Springs, to whom he was married about three years ago. Other relatives left to mourn his untimely death are his mother Mrs. Susan Boone of Pagosa Springs, three brothers, Daniel of Denver, Elliot of Pagosa Springs, Henry of Carrothersville, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. Henry Harrison of Memphis, Tennessee, Miss Esther Boone of Pagosa Springs, his aunt and uncle, Chas. R. Boone and wife of Pagosa Springs. At the bedside last night when death came to end the sufferings of the young man following a brave fight which he made for his life there were present the sorrowing wife, mother, sister Esther, brother Daniel, and the aunt and uncle from Pagosa Springs. - Pueblo Chieftain. The above is a full account of the death of Jesse Boone. Very little more can be said except that everybody in the county, where he was born and reared joins in sympathy for the bereaved wife and other members of the family. Foursquare to the world and to his friends, a characteristic of the famous Boone family. His untimely death is a distinct loss to our community. The funeral, held this afternoon from the M. E. church was largely attended, the Rev. J. Q. Vermillion delivering the funeral sermon. Interment took place by the side of his father at Hilltop. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun November 22, 1918) William M. Bostwick died suddenly Saturday morning from an attack of rheumatism of the heart. Mr. Bostwick had been an almost continual sufferer from rheumatism for many years, having been bed ridden for several weeks recently. On Friday he was not seriously Ill, but upon his complaint Saturday morning, a doctor was summoned. But he arrived too late, as Mr. Bostwick had passed away. He leaves three brothers, Mike of ElVado, formerly postmaster here, Robert of Chama and B. B. of Brawley, Cal. The two fomer were present at the funeral, which was held Monday from the Hatcher Undertaking Parlors."Bill," as the deceased was familiarly known, had resided in the county for many years, left hosts of friends to mourn him, all of whom extend sympathy to the bereaved family. . **************************** (Pagosa Springs) Maurice. O. Brown answers final summons after long suffering illness. After being desperately ill for several weeks, M. O. Brown, Archuleta county pioneer and cattle buyer passed away at 4:20 this morning at his home on east Pagosa street. The end was not unexpected, as he had been ill from cancer of the stomach for some time. He first became quite sick in January and spent six weeks in Denver for treatment, but returned home in April, since which time he has gradually failed until the end came peacefully at the time stated. Funeral services will be held in this city Sunday afternoon by Rev. Vermillion, with interment at Hilltop cemetery, where two brothers of the deceased, Henry and J. S. (Sig), now rest. Wiillett Brown, also a brother, is expected to arrive from Farming for the services. Maurice O. Brown was born in ____ on June 19, 1867, and lacked just eleven days of attaining the age of 66 years. He first came to Archuleta County in 1882 and had since resided in this county, engaging in the ranch and stock business. He retired from ranching ____ years ago, but had engaged in the livestock commission business, and was reputed to be onne of the most successful in that in the entire San Juan basin. ___1892 in Pagosa Springs he married to Mr. Kitte Vin____ who survives him. Besides his widow he leaves to mourn his deathe the following: a stepson Commissioner Thomas S. Reavis of Pagosa Srpings, a step daughter Mrs. ___ Bowling of Pagosa Springs two sisters, one in Iowa and one in ____, two brothers George of ____ and Willett of Farmington, a step granddaughter, Miss Kit-______ of Pagosa Springs. In deathe he leaves several nephews and nieces, amoung them belongs __ w. Smith of Pagosa Springs, Raymond Brown of Globe Arizonia and Miss Ruth Brown of Farmington and Mrs. Retta Parmenter, Mrs Myrtle Welch of Pagosa Springs -----remainder unreadable------. . **************************** Pagosa Springs Sun) Frank Bellino, operator of the Bellino coal mine at Juanita, died Sunday, January 10. Mr Bellino had been a resident of the county for a great many years and was known to all of the old timers. Very little is known about his younger days except that he was born in Italy on July 4, 1883 and migrated to this country while still a young man. He had operated the mine at Juanita for a long time and at one time delivered coal in Pagosa Springs. He is survived by numerous sons and daughters. Funeral services were held at Juanita. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun March 22, 1979) A. Burster passed away at ______ hospital on March 11, after a short illness. He was born in Blain(?), Colorado on ______ 1891, and came to this county with his parents in a covered wagon when a small boy. He ________ for the Forest Service ____ . He served his country during World War I with the ________ Division of the 35th infantry. After the war, he returned to the Piedra, where he engaged in marriage to Lola ______son in 1926. ___________(?_______. They moved to La Junta in 1946 and his wife passed away in 1965. Since that time he has made his home much of the time with a niece and nephew at Pagosa Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey. In addition to Mrs Godfrey, he is survived by a sister in law, Myrtle Burster of Pagosa Springs and a Niece, Mrs. Irene _________ of Dothan, Alabama; and nephew, Otto Arnold of ___________. Numerous great nieces and nephews also survive. _______ and burial were at La ______ March 15. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun March 4, 1931) Mrs. Amelia Burster. Hosts of friends in Archuleta county were sorrowed this week to learn of the death of Mrs. Amelia Burster of Piedra, who passed away in a Durango hospital Sunday evening following an extended illness. The remains were brought to Pagosa Springs Wednesday and the funeral services conducted yesterday afternoon at the M. E. church by Rev. G. S. Hatcher, who read the following splendid obituary: Mrs. Amelia Burster was born in eastern Kansas June 13 1864 and died in Durango, Colorado, Feb. 28, 1932, at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 15 days. She was married in 1880 to Otto Burster at Ft. Madison, Iowa, and came to Colorado in 1886, settling in the south eastern part of the state. Thence in 1890, with her family she came to Archuleta county, locating on the Piedra River, where whe had lived ever since. Her husband, Otto Burster passed away during the influenza epidemic of 1918. Her children consisted of three sons and one daughter, Ernest, Carl and Bonnie Burster and Mrs. Chas. Leavell, all of whom live in the community of the old parental home. Mrs. Burster was noted for her open hospitality and sympathy and helpfulness for the sick and needy. In a quiet, unassuming way she went about in her acts of mercy whenever and wherever there was a call for help. Of late years, on account of declining health, she had been compelled to desist from outside activities. She rests from her labors and her works do follow her. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun January 6, 1939) Charles C. Brown better known here as "Dick" Brown, passed away at 9:00 o'clock last Sunday morning, January 1, in Glendale, Arizona, following a lingering illness, at the age of 52 years and 9 months. He was born April 1 1876 at Niles, Michigan and came to Pagosa Springs in 1902. For many years he was custodian of the old school building here and held his post when the new building was constructed and was loved and respected by every child and grown up in the community through his close association with them. Surviving are three brothers, two of whom are with him during his last illness, Will of Cedar Rapids, Nebr., and John of Council Bluffs, Ia. Carl Brown of Cedar Rapids Ia., was unable to leave his home. Loved and respected by every one, a friend to all, his death has cast a deep shadow of sorrow over the entire community. Chilren, many now grown, will long remember his kindness and sympathy during their tender years. The body arrived Wednesday from Glendale, Ariz., and funeral service were held from the Community Methodist at 2:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon with Re. F. C. Sager officiating. Burial was made in Hilltop cemetery. . **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun, August 16, 1946) Jake Bramwell, for 42 years a resident of Pagosa Springs died here Saturday, Aud. 10. He was 77 years old. Surviving are 10 children, Ernes, Floyd, Carl and Ed Bramwell, Mrs. Pat Dutton and Mrs. Leon Montroy, all of Pagosa Springs; Mrs. Lee Turner of Grand Junction; Mrs. Willis Ellis of Craig, Colo.; Mrs. Dave Stevens, Rifle Colo.; and Mrs. Lois Kinser, of Tombstone, Ariz. Mr. Bramwell, known throughout the Basin as one of the pioneer residents of this part of the state, had been in ill health for several months. During his illness he stayed at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dutton, near Pagosa. Funeral services were held here Tuesday. . **************************** (The Durango Herald Democrat December, 1933) H. J. "Mike" Bostwick, foreman at the McPhee mill, died Sunday afternoon from concussion of the brain, which he suffered when he slipped and fell, striking his head on a rail at a railroad crossing in the lumber yards. About 4:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon Bostwick discovered smoke and flames shooting from the roof of "the pond" building, and was running toward the burning building when he slipped on ice beside the railroad track, hitting his head a terrific blow on the rail. The deceased was a pioneer sawmill man in the San Juan Basin and was employed at Pagosa Springs, Edity, and El Bado, when lumbering was a major industry in the southwest. He is survived by his wife; and one brother, Robert Bostwick, who is believed to be somewhere in Texas. Funeral services were held at the Bostwick home in McPhee on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, after which the remains were brought to Durango by the Ertel Mortuary of Cortez, for interment in Greenmount cemetery. Masonic services were donducted at the graveside at 2:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon. - Durango Herald Democrat. - (The Pagosa Springs Sun December 1933) Word of the accidental death of H. J. Bostwick, better known to everyone as "Mike." was conveyed to Pagosa Springs by telephone Sunday evening and was met with universal regret by all. For many years he was associated with the New Mexico Lumber Company at Edith, in Archuleta county and resided in this city for several years, when Mrs. Bostwick was post Mistress. Mr. and Mrs. Bostwick later moved to El Vado, New Mexico and were further associated with the New Mexico Lumber Co. For the past few years they have made their home in either California or Arizona, and this year moved to McPhee where "Mike" became foreman for the lumber concern there. He was a brother of the late William Bostwick of this city, who now resides at Dallas, Texas, A niece, Mrs. Homer McKinley, is the only close relative now living in this county, though C. W. Price, an uncle of Mrs. Bostwick resides at Chromo and journeyed to McPhee on receipt of the word of Mr. Bostwick's death. A host of old time friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bostwick regret his sudden and unfortunate death, and express heart felt sympathy to the widow in her great sorrow. **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun August 5, 1949) Ida Rosetta Born, a resident of this community since the year 1900 passed away Tuesday afternoon at her home, that beautiful spot we allknow as "Born's Lake." The former Ida Rosetta Dillabaugh was born at Montague Michigan, on Oct. 3, 1868 and was 80 years, 9 months and 23 days old when death claimed her. She grew to womanhood and was educated in Michigan, where at one time she taught school. On July 10th, 1900, she was united in marriage to Henry Born at Montague, Mich. He brought her as a bride to his homestead which was and is now the present "Born's Lake." To this union 4 children were born, two boys and two girls. The boys preceded her in death, George was drowned at the age of 2 years and James lost his life in the service for his country at the Port Chicago disaster July 17, 1944. The surviving children are Mrs. Mabel Bennett of Pagosa Springs and Mrs. Helen Brown of Durango, Colo. Also 7 grand children and one great grandchild. Besides these relatives she has three brothers that survive her, R, R. Dillabaugh of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Frank Dillabaugh of Lansing, Mich., and H. E. Dillabaugh of Meridian, Idaho, also several nieces and nephews. Mr. Born passed away many years ago when the children were young but she carried on, keeping the home intact and educated them. Being a "Pioneer Lady" many hardships beset her path thru life but she mastered them in the true Pioneer Spirit taking the bitter with the sweet. In past years she was ever ready to lend a helping hand to friends in times of sickness and need. When a young woman she united with the Methodist Church and held to that faith thru her long, useful life. Pall bearers were Jim Moorehead, B. S. Ellsworth, Bill Woodard, O. C. Boyd, Walter Curs and Jim McCoy. The honorary pallbearers were J. T. Chambers, Harry Speelman, Frank Schoonover, Dave Hersch, A. L. Decker and Jule Macht. The funeral services were held last Friday afternoon from the Methodist Church with Rev. J. Denton Simms officiating. Interment was in Hilltop Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Lynch Mortuary. **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun, July 27, 1947) L. H. Birch, 76, passed away in a Vancouver, Wash. hospital on July 16th after a few weeks illness. Death was caused by a cerebral hemorrage. Mr. Birch at one time operated the Pagosa Sprinng Creamery, and had also served as county treasurer and assessor. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Mary Birch of Pagosa Spring, two daughters, Mrs. Joe____________(remainder cut off)___________. **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun October 6, 1950) Arthur Lionel Bowling, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Bowling, pioneer residents of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, died at 3 P. M. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1950 in Grand Junction, Colo. Funeral services were held in Pueblo at the Rouch Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday with burial in the family plot in Roselawn cemetery. Arthur Lionel Bowling was born July 6, 1881 in Pagosa Springs, Colo., where he spent his childhood and where he finished school. He also attended school in Pueblo, Colo.., and graduated from the American Business College of Pueblo. He was bookkeeper at the Merchants Mills, of the C. F. and I. Steel Mills, after which he engaged in the grocery business for twenty years. Mr Bowling resided in Pueblo thirty years. He was married to Miss Nola May Hilliard in January 1914, she having preceded him in death in 1936. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Pueblo. Mr. Bowling married Nella Ford Kyle Decemer 1, 1938 in Raton, N. M. Surviving are the widow; one sister, Mrs. Edith Mack of Salida, Colo., a half brother, Joseph M. Melrose of Arboles, Colorado., and several nieces and nephews. **************************** (Pagosa Springs October 23, 1898) Captain Lloyd Beall died very suddenly at this place on Sunday near the noon hour. Mr. Beall was a delegate to the Democratic county convention from Chromo precinct, and participated in the proceedings. At the time of his death he was in Schand's place and had been sitting in a chair for a long time. He arose to go out and taking his hat from a nail in the wall complained of not feeling well. He was assisted out of doors and when he returned still assisted by J. M. Keith he suddenly dropped and was caught by Wm. Dyke, but his spirit had flown. Word was sent to Sam Teeson of Chromo, with whom the Captain made his home a part of the time, and also to his brother at St. Louis. In the meantime Undertaker Gross took charge of the remains. Mr. Teeson arrived Monday Morning and in the afternoon a telegram was received from his brother. The later gave instruction to have the remains buried here, and on Tuesday they were laid to rest in the Pagosa Spring cemetery. Deceased had attained the age of 78 years, and was born in the South. He began to serve in the United States army at a tender age and served through the Mexican war. When the civil war broke out he sided with the Confederacy and served through the war, fighting valiantly. Captain Beal had been a resident of this county for a number of years, making his home in Coyote Park and Chromo. **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun May 25, 1923) Charles F. Betts It again becomes our unpleasant task to chronicle the death of one of Archuleta county's old-time residents in the person of Charles F. Betts, who passed away at the Harry C. Macht home in this city Sunday evening after a comparatively brief illness from tuberculosis. Mr. Betts left Pagosa Springs on February 8th, expecting to make an extensive visit with relatives and friends on the coast. While at Los Angeles he contracted the influenza, from which he never fully recovered, the deadly disease reviving a dormant case of miner's consumption and leaving him in such a weakened condition that he was unable to make the return trip home until about two weeks ago. He was accompanied home from Los Angeles by Frank Diehl, and his illness was diagnosed as tuberculosis. He commenced to sink rapidly about 8:00 o'clock Sunday evening and died within an hour. funeral services were held at the M. E. church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. G. S. Hatcher officiating, and were followed by interment at Hilltop cemetery. Chas. F. Betts was born in New York City on February 24, 1860 and had attained the age of 63 years at the time of his death. His father died when Charles was a small boy, and his step father also passed away when the remainder of the family were yet quite young, the responsibilities rested upon him, he being their main support. He came to Colorado when 19 years of age, engaging in mining and blacksmithing. He was active in the Silverton, Platoro and Cripple Creek camps, and being careful of his daily wage and putting it to work for him, he accumulated sufficient property to enable him to line and, in own modest, unobtrusive way, look after his mother, Mrs. Victoria Macht now deceased, and other members of his family. He had resided in Pagosa Springs for many years, during which time he engaged in the business of lending money. He was justly proud of the fact that he had never foreclosed on any of his customers and was regarded by everyone as an upright, honest and charitable man. He will be greatly missed by his relatives and friends but his good deeds will long be cherished in their memories. **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun July 20, 1928)Mrs. Rebecca Catherine Boggs, Whom we last week reported as being seriously ill, passed away Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Kenney after an extended illness from heart trouble. Funeral services were held the following afternoon at the Methodist Community church, Rev. Theo. A. Dowler officiating and interment taking place at Hilltop cemetery. Deceased was born at Putnam, in Union county Georgia on May 23, and had attained the age of 76 years, 1 month and 23 days at the time of her death. She came to Colorado in 1872 and was married to david Wesley Boggs at Beulah, Colo., one year later. To this union were born six children, four girls and two sons all of whom survive. They are as follows: Virgil J. Boggs of Barstow, Calif., Calvin L. Boggs of Dulce, N.M., Mrs. Ellen Groshart of Alamosa, Colo., Mrs. Amy Darnall of Pagosa Junction, Colo. In addition she leaves seven grand children and one great grandchild. Thirty four years ago Mrs. Boggs moved with her family to Archuleta county, first residing at Edith. Following the death of her husband eleven years ago she moved to Pagosa Springs, where she had since resided with her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Kenney, and grandson James Kenny. Mrs Boggs was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Beulah, Colo., and during her long residence in Archuleta county lived an upright Christian lift. Universal sympathy is extended the bereaved daughters in the loss of their beloved mother. In addition to a great number of friends, the following relatives attended the funeral services: L. B. Groshart, wife and daughter of Alamosa, Thos. Darnall and wife of Pagosa Junction, Mrs. Price Kenny of Taos, Leslie Davis and wife of Alamosa, and Mrs. Lillian Kenney and son of Pagosa Springs. **************************** (The Pagosa Springs News November 26, 1897) Charles A. Bartholomew, The subject of this sketch died of dropsy at the Patrick hotel, in Pagosa Sprinngs, on Wednesday, November 24, 1897, at two o'clock in the morning. Mrs. Martholomew, son Charles, and daughter Mrs. Otto Fehringer, the members of the family who survive were present at the deathbed. The remains were consigned to earth in the Pagosa Springs cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. M. Barnhart conducting the funeral services. He arrived at the aged of 58 years, 4 months, and 7 days. Mr. Bartholomew was well and favorably known throughout the state of Colorado. In early days he was one of the prominent cattlemen of Weld county. He was a member of the Seventh general assembly from Summitt county and during Harrison's administration he was agent of the Apache and Southern Ute Indians, since which time he has resided in Durango and La Plata County. A few weeks ago deceased came to the Springs in the hope that the waters might benefit his condition, the disease being then already in an advanced state, but he gradually grew worse until death relieved him from his sufferings. **************************** (Del Norte Prospector September 22, 1955)Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Warden Ray Black, Sr. 85, long time resident of Creede, Del Norte and the upper valley. He died Friday at the hospital after two weeks illnesses but abut 10 years of failing health. For years he was a sawmill operator in the district running mills at Summitville, on Pinon Creek and until 1946 on Myers Creek northwest of town. He was born at Humbolt, Kan., May 23 1870, the son of James and Margaret Bell Black, the sixth child in a family of nine children. A brother and two sisters survive. At the age of six he moved to Pagosa Springs with his family and at 15 struck out on his own, going to the booming Creede silver camp. In 1901 he met and married Miss Edna E. Bliss and became engaged in mining with his father in law. The family moved to Holbrook, Arizona in 1917 where he owned and operated a pool hall and picture show for several years. He returned to Pagosa and in 1927 he located in the valley, settling on Pinon creek and engaging in the sawmill business through the rest of his active years. He led an industrious and useful life. He was friendly and respected by all who knew him and he carried the duties of husband and father with responsibility, love and good counsel and example. When a youth in Creede, he was an eye witness of the shooting of Bob Ford by Ed O'Kelly in 18992. He was a student of this and many other early day events. He was considerable of a sportsman and outdoor man and his record in skeet shooting(188 out of 200) still stands in Arizona. Besides his brother, Alfred of Pagosa Springs, Mrs. Grace Torgelson of Seattle, Wn., and Mrs. Gertrude Sparks of Grass Valley, California, sisters, he is survived by his widow and four children, W. R. Jr., Sonora, California; Ernest and Barney of here, Margaret of Carlsbad, N.M., and their families. Rev. J. G. Williams officiated at the services and interment was in the Del Norte cemetery, with six members of Coronado No. 25, to which he had belonged as casket bearers. They were Phil Finnigan, Earl Cochran, Loran Rich, George McClanahan, Earl Rice and Jack Pace. **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun, April 10, 1958) Leidy Z. Baker passed away after a few hours illness from a heart attack April 2 enroute to a Del Norte Hospital. Leidy Z. Baker was born April 20, 1878 at Lisbon, Illinois to Daniel Webster Baker and Frances Pease Baker. He lived on a farm with his parents near Lisbon and worked in the steel mills. As soon as he became old enough he worked his way west. He came to Colorado in 1900 and worked on the railroad when it was first built in this county, later working in the brick yards. He was associated for several years with Hugh Kyle in hauling lumber and coal. He was water commissioner in Pagosa Springs for eight years and haddd the job of cleaning up and fixing water facilities after the 1911 flood. Leidy had to move from his present home during the flood. He organized the first "kid's band" in 1909 and conducted and played in bands and orchestras in Pagosa Springs for 25 years. Leidy's "Kid's Band" grew into a mixed band of 50 or more members. He went to work as an electrician at the light plant in south Pagosa in 1919 and worked there until he retired in 1948 and moved back to his home in Pagosa. On August 5, 1911 he married Mrs. Ada Kenny Peck in Pagos Springs. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Frances Vair and Daniel W. Baker, both of whom line in Denver. He is also survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Florence (Bobby) Jones, also of Denver. Survivors in addition to his wife, two children and stepdaughter include five grandchildren four great-grandchildren; one brother Glen B. Baker of Samona, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. Mae Carter of Kokomo, Indiana; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Leidy was a member of the Methodist Church of Pagosa Springs and a member of the Pagosa Odd Fellows Lodge No. 122. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the community Methodist Church in Pagosa Springs, with the Rev. Elmer O'Brien officiating. Interment was in Hilltop Cemetery. Out of town relatives and friends in addition to the Vair and Baker families who attended the funeral were J. W. Kenny and wife from Canon City; Mrs. Florence Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jones and two children and Mrs. Johnson. Leidy Baker was one of the long time residents of the community and owing to his friendly and cheerful disposition, one of the best known residents of the area. His many friends mourn his passing and his congenial attitude will be missed by all wo knew him. **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun, April 20, 1923) Norbert Berard. With seeming regularity, we are again called upon to chronicle the death of another Archuleta county pioneer - Norbert Berard, who died Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Jennie Vader, just south of town, following several monts illness from chronic intestinal nephritis. Though quite ill the best winter, his condition was not considered real serious until about ten days ago when he was removed from his own home to that of Mrs. Vader for better care. Mr. Berard was of French descent and was born in Canada. We could not learn his exact date of birth but his ages is estimated to be about 78 or 79 years. Just when he came Dolorado is not known, but he resided for several years in the vicinity of Walsenburg, where he was married, before coming to Pagosa Springs with his family in 1878, or about 45 years ago. During the early days in this county he engaged in freighting with oxen from Amargo to Pagosa Springs, and for many years conducted a blacksmith shop in this city. He had made his home here continuously since 1878, his home on the east side of the river in the south part of town being one of the landmarks of this section. His wife died several years ago at Tierra Amarilla. He is survived by four daughters and two sons. They are Mary of Seattle, Mrs. Ellen Penny of Manteca, Calif., Mrs, Jennie Ponder of Ruth, N. S., Mrs Nellie Crawford of Oakland, Calif., James Berard of Monero, N.M. and Henry Berard of Durango. George, the youngest son, died in this city during the influenza epidemic of 1918. Mrs. Penny spent several weeks here with her father during his illness the past winter, but was unable to come for the funeral services. Burial took place at Hilltop yesterday when all that was mortal of a quiet, unassuming pioneer was laid to rest. He was a loyal citizen, with many personal sorrows but never a complaint; a man greatly misunderstood by his fellowmen and one who never interfered with matters not of his concern. Peace to his ashes. **************************** (The Pagosa Springs Sun February 28, 1941) Margery Anna Horne Bayles, was born near Glendale, Iowa on May 7, 1859. When one year old her mother brought the children to Denver by prairie schooner, reaching there on June 6, 1862. Later the family moved to Blackhawk, a gold mining camp with all the dangers of Indians and the excitement of a typical frontier settlement. On August 18, 1883 she was married to Albert D. Bayles at Nevadaville, Colorado. To this union were born five children, two of them are living, Mrs. Vic Johnson and Mrs. Alice Hill of Pagosa Springs. The husband passed away at the ranch home near Pagosa Springs on July 14, 1922. She was reared in the faith of the Friends Church, but some time before 1900 she became a member of the Christian Science Church of Denver. In this faith she has always been sincere and devout, never losing an opportunity to help someone. In 1899 Mr. and Mrs. Bayles and the three children came to Pagosa Springs, before the rail road was built, and they homesteaded on what is now the Steve Foertech ranch. Here she helped to make a home in a truly unsettled country, reared her children in the Christian faith and tenaciously held to her ideals of education for her children. No hardship was too great, no lack of means to severe as to hinder her in obtaining the goal of worth while ideals. Her endurance was remarkable. To obtain some of these necessary things the family was obliged to live at times at sawmill camps where she did her share of opening up the new community. To the very last, her interest in political questions was keen. Her thoughts and efforts to do for the family and friends remained firm, allowing no one to wait upon her as long as she could do for herself. When away from home she anticipated the return to the ranch because of her love for her flowers. So it was at the ranch home that Margery Anna Bayles passed away on February 12, 1941, having attained the age of 81 years, 9 months and 5 days. She leaves to mourn her going the two daughters, Mrs. Vic Johnson and Mrs. Alice Hill of Pagosa Springs and grandson Duane Johnson; also many other relatives and friends. She would not have us grieve but rather strive with all efforts to carry on for the good and worth-while things of life; to keep an alert interest in political affairs, and last but not least, she would have us remember the closing words of her favorite Psalm, Psalm 91: "He shall call upon me and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him, with long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation." =================================================== Contributed for use by the USGenWeb Archive Project (http://www.usgenweb.org) and by the COGenWeb Archive Project USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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