(The Pagosa Springs News, Friday September 1, 1899) James Latham. The subject of this sketch was born in Newcastle, Belmont county, Ohio, November 23, 1839, and died at Pagosa Springs on Friday August 27, 1899, aged between 59 and 60 years. Mr. Latham enlisted in the Union army August 27, 1861, In Company D, Seventh regiment Virginia volunteers, and served his country faithfully for nearly 2 years being honorable discharged at Washington, D. C., March 1863 by reason of surgeon's certificate of disability. The soldier was wounded several times, being in some of the hardest fought battles of the late civil war, such as Fredericksburg and Antietam. Mr. Latham fought under generals Hooker, McClellan and was with Burnside when he stuck in the mud. Bill Cone, a comrade and also his dearest and best friend, was killed by his side, and whenever the deceased related war reminiscences he never failed to have a kind word for his "Brother Bill". The deceased was corporal in Captain Fisher's company, being the best company in the Seventh Virginia regiment, and was presented with a medal for bravery when the regiment was mustered out. On August 18, 1865, he married Miss Marguerite Harn at Woodsfield, Ohio, and then immigrated to Wisconsin, from there to Kansas and ten to Texas. Since June 1891, Mr. Latham and family made their home at Pagosa Springs, where at one time they were engaged in the hotel business, but for the last few years have been living on their ranch. Mr. Latham was a good citizen and had many friends of all classes. He leaves a devoted wife, son and daughter and a sister, Mrs. Catharine Whit of Pueblo to mourn his death. Funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church by the G. A. R. on Saturday at 2 o'clock, the church building being filled with people who desired to show their last respects to an honorable soldier and a worthy citizen. Capt. E. M. Taylor and Commander Hayden eulogized the deceased soldier as only a soldier can. The funeral procession was headed by Columbine band and his remains were laid to rest in the Pagosa Springs Cemetery. To the bereaved widow and the other relatives the News extends sympathy.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 22, 1928) Thomas Lucas, aged 76, passed away in this city about 10:00 o'clock Sunday evening following a protracted illness from chronic bronchitis and enlargement of the heart. Though he had been somewhat worse the previous week, his condition was not considered serious until Sunday afternoon and he quietly met death the same night. a Brother-in-law, Joseph Murphy, arrived Monday morning and had the remains prepared for shipment. Tuesday morning the body was shipped to Durango, where funeral services and interment took place Wednesday morning. Rev. Father William Kipp conducted the service at Hood chapel, which was followed by burial at Greenmont, where rest his mother and a sister Mrs. Murphy. Deceased was born at Madison, Wisconsin, and with his parents moved to Colorado when Tom was a small boy. They reached Central City in 1861 via prairie schooner. Central City was the family home for over thirty years, a few years residence at Pueblo followed, and in 1900 they moved to Durango where the mother and sister have since passed away. Tom began his career as a newsboy and printer's devil in the palmy days of Central City and continued his trade of printer until his death though he spent several years as prospector and miner. He labored in many towns throughout the state and since coming to the San Juan Basin he has also worked in all parts of this section. He had served as printer in the newspaper shops of Silverton, Durango, Mancos, Cortez, Aztec, Farmington and Pagosa Springs. He first came to this city in 1918, since which time he had been intermittently employed at both the Sun and Journal offices. He came here from Durango about a month ago and had been working at the Journal office. Mr. Lucas had never married, and the only immediate relatives surviving him are two brothers, William, whi is employed by a lLos Angeles Newspaper, and Mike whose present address in unknown. He also leave his brother-in-law, Joe Murphy and three nieces of Durango
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun 1899) Abner J. Lewis, Mayor of Pagosa Springs, Archuleta county, was born in Rockville, Ind., in 1847, the son of George A. and Mary (Hamilton) Lewis. When fourteen years of age he accompanied his parents to Kansas where he was educated in the higher branches. His first active experience in life was in 1862, when he acted as drummer boy near the mustering camp near his home in Indiana. At the age of nineteen he began to learn the trades of baker and barber, both of which he followed until 1885. In 1873 he came to Colorado and after a short time in Pueblo and one season in Blackhawk, in 1874 he settled in the new town of Del Norte, where he remained about five years. In 1878 he came to Pagosa Springs, (then Fort Lewis) where he has since engaged in business. In 1886 he built a house, in the front part of which he opened a barber shop, but this building was destroyed by fire in 1894. The next year he rebuilt. In 1887 he erected a substantial business block in the center of town and there he conducted a meat business for a year, but afterward sold the building, which is now used as a town hall. He has done much to promote the growth of the town. Upon all questions affecting the public welfare Mr. Lewis has had the courage of his opinions, which he has expressed openly, fearing neither friend or foe. While he usually votes, the Democratic ticket, he is not bound by party ties, but in local elections votes for the best man. For several years he served as town trustee. In 1894 he was elected mayor, which position he has since held. By re-election each year. He has refused nomination for county offices, believing he could serve his town and his fellow citizens more efficiently by taking no part in county work. In fraternal connections he is a member of Pagosa Camp No. 412, Woodmen of the World. In the course of his life he has met with many obstacles and has much that would discourage a man of less determination of character, but he has persevered, and through intelligent honest labor, has attained a fair degree of success.
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(The Pagosa Springs News, Friday June 1, 1894) Lemuel L. Laughlin. The people of this community were shocked on Tuesday morning to learn that L. L. Laughlin had passed away early in the morning of May 29, 1894. Many had not even known that he had been ill since the prior attack about six weeks ago. Mr. Laughlin took violently sick on Sunday morning and from that time he gradually sank lower until he passed away on the second morning. Deceased was one of the most prominent men in Archuleta county, having greatly assisted in shaping the affairs of the county from its organization. He served as treasurer of the county for two years a few years since, and was one of the earliest settlers in the county. Mr. Laughlin was born in the state of Pennsylvania in the year 18d4; served in the Civil War for a term of three years, entering as a private and being promoted to the command of his company in Sherman; famous march to the sea. Deceased was known as an hones upright citizen, whom all that knew him respected and admired, he was a kind husband and a loving father. A sorrowing widow and a son survive him. The funeral took place on Decoration day, at the same hour that had been previously announced for Decoration exercises. The old soldiers attended the funeral in a body and had charge of the services. The corpse was escorted to the school house and there exercises were held, E. M. Taylor, Judge Price and Dr. Parrish delivering appropriate addresses. The funeral procession to the cemetery was the largest of the kind ever seen in Pagosa Springs showing the high regard the people had for deceased. It was Mr. Laughlin who took steps a week ago for the proper celebration of Decoration day at this place, and his was the first grave decorated. Peace to his ashes. Announcement, "At 3 o'clock p.m. on Sunday the 10th day of June, I will stand by the grave of L. L. Laughlin, in the new cemetery at Pagosa, for the purpose of discharging my personal duty to him. His friends are invited to be Present." Barzillai Price.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 22, 1918) Mrs. James Leonard, who passed away last Friday morning, came here about three years ago from Oklahoma for the benefit of her health, she having suffered many years with tuberculosis. The change of altitude had the desired effect for a time, but during the last year she seemed to be scarcely as strong and well. About one month ago she gave birth to a fine baby boy, but the strain of the attending illness was too much for her already weakened condition and she passed away at an early hour Friday morning. Her husband, who is heart broken, has signified his intention of keeping the tiny boy with him, and has placed the little one in the care of Mrs. George Harlan for the present. The community, and especially the employees of the mills, extend the sincerest sympathy to Mr. Leonard.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 11) Herbert Loucks, life long resident of the San Juan Basin, passed away Suddenly last Friday evening. Mr. Loucks had been having trouble with pain in one of his legs and had been taking a miner bath. He apparently suffered a heart attack and died instantly while soaking the leg in hot water. His body was discovered a few minutes after his death. Arthur Herbert Loucks was born June 12, 1884 in Pagosa Springs and passed away on December 5, 1958. He spent most of his life in Archuleta County and in the San Juan Basin. He served at one time as chief of police in Farmington for a period of a few years. Mr. Loucks was very active in civic affairs until recent years and had been Justice of the Peace, Police Magistrate, Town Clerk, cemetery sexton and had served in other public offices. He was well known the length and breadth of the county and was one of the very first white children born in the county. He was united in Marriage in 1908 at Juanita to Cora Latta. For a great many years he operated a farm or ranch. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Flossie Stauffer of Pagosa Springs and two sons, Richard of Trinidad, Colo., and Edgar, address unknown, There are also three grand children surviving.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Mar 2) Albert H. Littrell of Chromo who has been seriously ill in this city for the past month, passed away at eight o'clock this morning at the Jas. Jones residence on Hermosa street. He was originally taken ill with the influenza at Chromo and came to Pagosa Springs for treatment. Sleeping sickness developed and he was apparently improving until Wednesday, when he gradually grew worse until the end caem. His wife and 4 year old daughter were at his bedside when he died, as was also a brother, James Littrell, who arrived from Silverton last week, Another brother, Ben cannot at present be located, His cousins, Grant and George Shahan of Chromo, have been notified of his demise and upon their arrival in this city this evening funeral arrangements will be completed, though it is now thought that same will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Hatcher Chapel. Deceased was born in Carroll county, Arkansas, on May 8 1880, and was almost forty three years of age. He resided in Arkansas until 1909, when he came to Archuleta county, settling at Chromo, where he has since resided. He was married in 1910 to Miss Mamie Rothgib, daughter of Mrs. C. W. Lewis, and to this union one child was born. The sympathy of a united community is extended to the heart broken wife, daughter and other relatives of the deceased. His countless friends, not only in the Chromo section but throughout the county as well, will keenly feel the loss of their highly respected neighbor.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 4, 1927) Mary Josephine Byrne Lamb. Mary Josephine Byrne was born at New Philadelphia, Ohio, on January 18th, 1856, and passed from earth on January 6th 1927, at Compton, California where she was visiting at the home of her daughters Mrs. Frank Parker and Mrs. Howard Richardson. Her age was 70 years, 11 months and 18 days. She moved with her parents to Fall City, Nebraska, in 1868, and in 1870 they came to Kansas and settled on a homestead 3 ½ miles south of Clyde. On May 10, 1871, she was united in marriage to Elias W. Lamb and with him lived on a homestead adjoining that of her father. After a number of years on this place they moved to another home ½ miles north of Clyde, where they labored together for 26 years until the husband and father was called home December 22, 1910. To this union ten children were born, one of them, Millie Luella dying in infancy. The living children are five daughters, Mrs. B. H. Garwood, Mrs. W. E. Turner and Mrs. Alex Turner, of Clyde, Mrs. Howard Richardson and Mrs. Frank Parker of Compton, California; four sons, Clark of Kansas City, Mo., Roy of Caldwell, Kansas, Ray of Ogden, Utah, and Harry Of Okeechobee, Florida. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. F. A. Smith of Chanute, Kansas, and Mrs. J. A. Boudreau of J. A. Boudreau of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; two brothers, F. A. Byrne, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and C. D. Byrne, Sedrowoolley, Washington; thirteen grandchildren and a number of other relatives also sorrow at the parting. The whole community feels keenly the loss of this good woman, Early in their married life, Mrs. lamb and her husband united with the Methodist church in Clyde and remained loyal to Christ and the church throughout life. She was also a member of the Rebekah lodge and the Degree of Honor. Since the death of her husband she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. B. H. Howard. A good woman has gone to her reward. She was faithful to her high ideals of Christian life and deserves the crown of righteousness which the Lord had laid up for those that love his appearing. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church conducted by her pastor Rev. G. E. Hall, assisted by Rev. Glanville of the Presbyterian church. - Clyde (Cloud County Kansas) Voice-Republican, Jan. 13, 1927.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August, 1919) Mrs. Fanny Rapp Lowenstein was born in New York City Sept. 23, 1861 and passed away in Pagosa Springs Friday morning August 15th aged 56 years, after a long and lingering illness, dropsy. She came west in 1882, locating with her brother, Dr. Rapp, in Lake City. Here she married in 1883 to David Lowenstein. The same year she and her husband moved to Silverton, where they remained for six years, then locating in Durango, After a residence of seven years in that city the family removed to Pagosa Springs, where they have since resided. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides the husband, one daughter, Miss Hortense, three brothers, Dr. Samuel and David Rapp of New York City and Abraham of Denver, a sister, Mrs. Helfer of Los Angeles, Cal., besides innumerable friends in this and nearby towns. Though the good lady had been an invalid for the past few years she never relaxed in her public and progressive spirit. Hers has indeed been a patient endurance, and the world is better for her having been among us. She was a prominent member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was affiliated with the First Church of Christ's Scientists, Boston. Funeral services were held at the family home at 10 a.m. Saturday morning with interment at Hilltop. All business institutions in the city were closed in marked respect.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 29, 1934) Viola Jane (Ames) Lippert. Mrs. Henry Lippert who for the past 24 years had been a resident of Archuleta county, passed away Monday noon at a Durango hospital and following an illness extending for several years. Her condition became quite serious a few weeks ago and she was taken to Durango for hospital treatment, but her demise occurred peacefully on the day stated. The remains were returned to Pagosa Springs for burial, funeral services being held this afternoon at the M. E. Church with Rev. G. E. Hatcher officiating. Interment followed at Hilltop cemetery, the pallbearers being Clarence Humes, Ben Baldwin, Henry Berard, Mark Amyx, Evert Dunagan and Philip Johnson. Viola Jane Ames was born on July 8, 1879 at Wannapah, Iowa, and lacked only a few days of attaining the age of 55 years. She formerly resided at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, before coming to Archuleta County 24 years ago. She was a member of the Baptist church. She is survived by her husband, Henry Lippert, and two sons and two daughters as follows; Early Byron Lippert, Robert Henry Lippert, Miss Hazel Mercedes Lippert, All of Pagosa Springs, and Mrs. Verna Leona Anderson of Durango. In addition she leaves one brother and four sisters; Rober O. Ames of Huntington Park Calif., and Mrs Ella Briley of Bartlett, Iowa, Mrs. Lula Harris, Mrs Ada Peters and Mrs. Ethel Rorabeck, all of South Gate, Calif. The whole community joins with the Sun in extending sincere sympathy to the surviving family in the loss of their beloved wife, mother, and sister.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 3, 1946) Vincente Lujan, veteran cowboy and plainsman, died here at his home Sunday evening about 6 p.m. after an illness of six months. He was 87 years old. Mr. Lujan was a native of South Dakota where he was born in 1854. He came to Pagosa in 1891 and has been a resident here ever since. He spent his life as a cowboy and for 15 years worked for the well known Thatcher Cattle Co. in Texas, Nebraska, Kansas and the Dakotas. As a youth he worked on the Southern Pacific Railway when it first was built. His father was born in Spain and his mother was a member of the Sioux Tribe of Indians. He wa famed as a hunter and horse taker and bronc rider as a young man. Mr. Lujan is survived by his wife, Veneranda, two sons, Emilo and Vincente, Jr., three nieces in Pagosa Arlon, Semon and Sefia Garcia and mother, Willie Garcia of Grand Junction, Thirty six grandchildren and 19 nieces and nephews survive. Funeral services were held in Pagosa Springs Tuesday morning with mass in St. Edwards Catholic Church at 10. Burial was in Pagosa cemetery.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 19, 1967) Carlos Large, who came to Archuleta County in 1900, passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah October 11. Mr. Large had been making his home with a daughter there for the past few days before his death. Carlos Large was born November 11, 1874 in Conejos, Colo. He lived there until 1900 when he moved to Edith. He was married to Elena Martinez, February, 1902 at Edith, Mrs. Large passed away in 1940. The Larges made their home at Edith until 1916 when they moved to the Montezuma area where Mr. Large took up a homestead. This was their home until they moved to town. In 1963 Mr. Large moved to Salt Lake City to live with his daughters. He was another of the early day residents of the county and was well and favorably known to many people throughout the county and especially in the Edith, Trujillo, Juanita and Pagosa Junction communities. He leaves to mourn his passing one son, Tony Large, of Pagosa Springs, four daughters, Mrs. Carmen Montoya and Mrs. Phoebe Maez. both of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Amelia Garcia, of Lumberton, N.M.; and Mrs. Jane LaVarta, of Petaluma, California. Another daughter passed away in 1940. Also surviving is a brother, Abel Large of Romeo, Colo., and a sister, Mrs. Phoebe Ortiz of Denver. There are 28 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren among his survivors. Burial was in Salt Lake City cemetery October 14.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Jan 5, 1940) Julian E. LaVarta was born on January 23, 1874 in San Luis, Colorado. He passed away in Pagosa Springs Friday evening December 29, 1939, at 10:30, following a long illness. When he was four years old his parents moved to Taos, N.M. and in 1900 he went to Lumberton to make his home. Four years later he married Sophia Trujillo, and to this union were born four sons and six daughters. His wife preceded him in death in 1923. Pagosa Springs had been his home for the past sixteen years. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning, December 31, at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Pagosa. Interment was made in the Trujillo cemetery. All ten of his children survive the deceased, as does his sister, Mrs. Valdez, of Taos, N.M.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 16, 1970) Mrs. Alvern Maud (Mellinger) Lattin, mother of Mrs. Vic, Cole, passed away in Albuquerque March 19th, funeral services were held March 23 at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque. Mrs. Lattin was well known here and her many friends mourn her passing. Alvern Maud Mellinger was born January 10, 1892 at Trinidad, Colo. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mellinger. The family moved to Pagosa Springs shortly after Mrs. Lattin was born. Itr was here that she was united in marriage to Harry E. Lattin July 1 1907. The Lattins lived here for several years and moved to Albuquerque 36 years ago after first residing in Dolores and Mancos. Mrs. Lattin was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church in Albuquerque. She was a house wife and a mother and was highly respected by all who came into contact with her. Her husband, Harry E. Lattin survives as do two sons, Eugene of Henderson, Nev., and Alford of Lansing, Ill. Four daughters also survive. They are Mrs. Viola Maker, Mrs. Violet Kimberly and Mrs. Opal Braught of Albuquerque, and Mrs. Alice Cole of Pagosa Springs. In addition there are 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lattin was preceded in death by one daughter. other survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 29, 1971) John H. Lattin was born July 24, 1890, in Chamita, N.M., to Samuel and Rachel Lattin, He was married to Matilda Jacobson December 28, 1911 in Pagosa Springs, Colo. To this union were born Marie, Elmer, Earl, John H. Jr., Irene and Evelyn. He passed away in Durango, Colo., April 15, 1971. He operated a livery barn here for 10 years. He was sheriff of Archuleta County for eight years and town marshal for four years, During World War II he was guard at Terminal Island until his retirement, He was preceded in death by his wife March 16, 1924. Survivors are Marie Walker of Arboles, Colo. Elmer and Earl of Ogden, Utah, John H. Jr. Of Grand Junction, Colo., Irene Snook of Pagosa Springs, Colo., and Evelyn Blair of Gladstone, Ore.; twenty six grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Harry of Albuquerque, N.M., Melvin and Ted of Pagosa Springs and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service were held in the First Baptist Church last week with interment in Hilltop Cemetery.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 7, 1960) Roy S. Lattin, one of the last active pioneer woodsmen of this area, died on Saturday, July 2 at Mercy Hospital in Durango after suffering a stroke at his home here. With him ended a chapter in Archuleta county history that goes back to 1902 when this was virgin country and saw the birth of the great logging industry that is still the backbone of the area's economy. Many sawmills in the country between here and Dulce, New Mexico, reaped the rich harvest of pine, and the mountains resounded to the cries of "gee" and "haw" as the great oxen teams wound their way down the rugged trails on their way to the great sawmills. Roy Lattin was one of the last of the old time "bullwhackers" and had one the most important jobs in the camp - that of braiding and keeping in repair the giant bull whips that were as necessary to a bull team as the carburetor on a car. He and his brothers, Earl and Harry, both of whom now live in Albuquerque, N.M., are acknowledged to be the last three of that rugged breed of men who made a living as bullwhackers. At the time of his death, although 72 years old, he was still out in the woods daily, scaling timber for the San Juan Lumber Co., on the Middle Fork timber cut, doing the work and being in the great outdoors he so dearly loved. In addition to his work in the lumber camps he was for several years a CCC supervisor on the Jicarilla Apache Indian reservation and was a friend to all the Indians, who still stopped in to see Roy whenever they were in town. Roy Samuel Lattin was born August 9, 1888 in Kansas City, Missouri and left this worked for the eternal reward on July 2, 1960 at Durango , Colorado. He was the son of Samuel Wright Lattin and Rachel Frances Griffith, now dead, and the family came to this country in 1902. On June 21 1941 he was married to Carolina Vialpando in Park View, New Mexico. In addition to his wife he is survived by two children from a previous marriage, Mervin Lattin of Albuquerque, N.M. and Mrs. Frances Norton of San Diego, California; five brothers, Harry and Earl of Albuquerque, N.M. John of Bellevue, Idaho, and Ted and Melvin of Pagosa Springs. Three step daughters, one step son, five grandchildren, numerous step grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews and countless friends also survive. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 6, from the First Baptist Church in Pagosa Springs with the Rev. I. D. McBride, pastor, officiating and interment was in Hilltop cemetery. Miss Patsy George sang, accompanied by Mrs. Marguerite Wiley. Thus ended the short stay on this earth of one of the iron men who wrought this country from its wild stage to the present civilization.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 9, 1966) Earl Lattin, a former resident for many years, passed away in Albuquerque May 30. Mr. Lattin was one of the early day residents of the county, a former Archuleta County Assessor, and was well known throughout the entire San Juan Basin. He was born October 11, 1893, at Chama, New Mexico, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lattin. The family moved to Pagosa Springs while Earl Lattin was a child. He became a young man here and went into the logging business. He was one of the early day loggers that used teams of oxen to haul logs. Earl Lattin served in the Army during World War I and was very active in the American Legion post here. He was united in marriage to Phoebe Jones in July 1920. She preceded him in death in 1952. Mr. Lattin served several years as county assessor and then moved to Albuquerque in 1952 where he has since been employed as a mechanic. Burial services were in the local cemetery, and services were conducted from the First Baptist Church. He was a member of that church, the American Legion, the Odd Fellow Lodge and had been active in many civic affairs. He is survived by four brothers, Harry of Albuquerque, John, Melvin, and Ted all of Pagosa Springs. There are also numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends who mourn his passing.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 17, 1925) Sadie (Crawford) Lewis. Funeral services for Mrs. C. W. Lewis who died at the Walter Holcomb home in Pagosa Springs last Friday afternoon from leakage of the heart, from which she had been a sufferer for many years. were held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church. Rev G. S. Hatcher pastor of the M. E. church officiated and interment followed at Hilltop cemetery. The sad rites were attended by not only many friends from this vicinity, but by a great number from the Chromo section, where the deceased had resided for many years. Sadie Crawford was born in Illinoi8s and had attained the age of 53(or 58) years. She came to archuleta county with her mother from Kansas thirty five years ago, and had since lived in this county. They took up their residence on the Navajo, where she was united in marriage to Mr. C. W. Lewis in 1900, and where she continued to reside until ten years ago, since which she had lived near Pagosa Springs. Five children preceded her in death and are buried in the Chromo cemetery. They are Mrs. Anna Ewing, Mabel, Mabel, Oscar and Elsie Rothgib, and Lottie Lewis. The last named was crippled from infantile paralysis and well be remembered by all as "the sweetheart of Archuleta county." In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Rebecca Crawford, and four children all of Pagosa Springs, They are Mrs. Ed H. Waechter, Tim, Lynn and Harold Lewis. Other survivors are two brothers, one sister, two half sisters and four grandchildren, respectively as follows: James W. and Lin Crawford of Pagosa Springs, Mrs. C. C. Crawford of Chromo, Mrs. Mary Ringer of Alva, Okla., Mrs. Sarah Murdock of Camp Verde Ariz., Helen Littrell of Pagosa Springs, Mamie, Gertrude and Richard Ewing of Yellowjacket in Montezuma county. Though relieved from a long period of pain and suffering, the death of Mrs. Lewis is being mourned throughout the county. A devoted wife and mother, a splendid neighbor and friend in all that the terms imply, the demise of this devout Christian woman leaves a void in the home and community that cannot be filled. To the sorrowing relatives we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 3, 1975) Ida Florence Lattin was born to Nick and Florence Holliday, July 11, 1907 at Neodesha, Kansas and went to New Mexico with her parents in 1908. She was married to Melvin (Toots) Lattin on September 9, 1925 and moved to Pagosa Springs soon afterwards where they resided since. To this union were born three sons and one daughter. One son and the daughter preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted companion for 49 years; two sons and daughters-in-law, Herbert and Faith of Pagosa Springs and Raymond and Doris of Reno Nevada: seven grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters; Ralph Holliday of Show Low, Arizona, Tabe Holliday of Camp Verde, Arizona, Ira Holliday of Egar, Arizona, Clyde Holliday of John Day, Oregon and Hazel Wilderson of Mancos, Colorado, Ruth Wilderson of Dolores, Colorado and Opal Adair of Milton Freewater, Oregon and a host of nieces and nephews all who loved her dearly. She was a devoted member of the Baptist Church of Pagosa Springs. Her family and many friends will remember the numerous ways she showed her love and concern and always giving freely of herself.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 3, 1933) Charles Loucks dies Monday in Spokane. This writer and the community in general were greatly shocked and surprised Monday morning when the following telegram was received: "Spokane, Wash., 6:39 a.m. Feb. 27. - Reef Egger, Eidtor of the Sun, Pagosa Springs, Colo. - Notify Mrs. Mary Hartley death of grandson, Charles Loucks, age 24, at Edgecliff Sanitarium today. Funeral Tuesday. Burial here. Mother and sister Betty survive here. City Editor, Spokane Chronicle." - No further information has been received, either by the Sun or relatives here, hence it is not definitely known here just what was the cause of the untimely death of the youth. However, it is believed that he contracted influenza, which has been quite prevealent in the west, ant that pneumonia resulted. Charles Loucks was the only son and oldest child of the late Frank Loucks, who passed away in Pagosa Springs during the influenza epidemic of 1918. He was born and reared in Pagosa Springs, and spent most of his school life in this city, though he attended school in Florence, Colo., for a term or two. In 1928 he graduated from the Pagosa Springs High school, and the following fall went to the northwest, where he had since resided. For several years he had been interested in newspaper work and launched upon a career in that profession. He had been associated with newspapers in Spokane and Idaho for the past four years, and was apparently connected with the Spokane Chronicle at the time of his death. Besides his mother and sister at Spokane and his grandmother at Pagosa Springs, his immediate relatives consist of an aunt, Mrs. Lewis Stauffer of this city, and an uncle, Herbert Loucks of Farmington, besides several cousins in this county. Charles Loucks, a grandson of one of the real pioneers of Archuleta county, the late Charles Loucks, was one of the most ambitious and efficient lads it has been our pleasure to know in a great many years. We extend our sincerest sympathy to the bereaved, and consider his loss a personal one, for we knew how greatly his heart was in his chosen work.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 21, 1928) L. G. Loucks. After a long illness from heart trouble, L. G. Loucks, well known throughout Archuleta County, where he resided during practically his entire life, passed away early Sunday morning at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Hartley, on Lewis street. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Tuesday afternoon, Re. Theo. A. Dowler officiating. Interment followed at Hilltop cemetery, where his father, Chas. H. Loucks, and two brothers are buried. Deceased was born at Pagosa Springs on June 26th, 1882, and died at Pagosa Springs on December 6, 1928, aged 46 years, 5 months and 20 days. He had always called Archuleta county his home. In July, 1911 he was united in marriage to Miss Ethelyn Graham at Chromo. Colo. To this union three daughters were born, Clara Elizabeth, Agnes Jane and Ada Walker, who now reside in Monte Vista, Colo. He is also survived by his mother Mrs. Mary Hartley, one brother, Herbert Loucks, and one sister, Mrs. Lewis Stauffer, all of Pagosa Springs, besides a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives. The whole community grieves with the bereaved ones in the loss of their son, father and brother.
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 3, 1936) George Dewy Lattin, well known resident of Pagosa Springs, died in General hospital in Denver of Tuesday, December 24, the body was brought to Pagosa Springs and burial was made in the local cemetery Friday, at 2 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. S. M. Jarrett, minister. The Hatcher mortuary had charge of the funeral Mr. Lattin is survived by his wife, two sons and six brothers. - OBITUARY - George Dewey Lattin was born in the San Louis Valley, February 16, 1899, and died in Denver, December 24, 1934, at the age of 36 years, 10 months and 8 days. He moved to Pagosa Springs in 1902 where he has spent his entire life. Five years ago he was a member of a rescue party which went of snow shoes to receive people marooned in a storm. The effort resulted disasterously for Mr. Lattin and the ill effects suffered by him on the trip to help save others ultimately resulted in his own death. He was respected and loved by all who knew him and his untimely death will be felt by many friends. Our sympathy is extended to the family and relatives.
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