(The Pagosa Springs Sun Friday August 1, 1924) Jennie (Martinez) Miller. This community was shocked Saturday morning to learn that Mrs. E. B. Miller, Nee Miss Jennie Martinez of Pagosa Springs had passed away Friday evening before at the May Day mine near Durango from heart trouble. While it had been known that she had been in poor health for some time, the seriousness of her condition was not realized until just before her death. Funeral services were held at the family home in Durango Monday Morning, Rev. A. P. Mack rector of St. Marks Episcopal church officiating. Interment followed at Greenmount cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest in the Elks Rest. Those attending from Pagosa Springs were the parents of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Martinez Sr., and two brothers J. T. and J. B. Martinez Jr. Another brother, Lawrence of Alamosa was also present, while Fred of Denver and a sister, Mrs. Lillie Fitton of Tulsa, Okla., were unable to attend. Deceased was born in LaPlata county forty years ago, her parents being among the best known early pioneers residing in the vicinity of Trimble Springs. Her girlhood was spent in Durango and Pagosa Springs and upon completion of her schooling, she taught for a number of years in the Junior high school of Durango. In 1906 she was married to Roy Gervais, then connected with the Colorado State bank at Durango and later with a Telluride bank. To this union were born two children, Margaret, 16, and Lloyd, 14, Mr. Gervais died in Telluride several years ago and his widow again taught in the schools of Durango. Two years ago she was married to Mr. E. B. Miller, well known mining engineer. The sorrowing parents and brothers of this city have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 26, 1949) Charles George Masco died at his ranch home on August 17th, 1949, aged 61 years, 7 months and 29 days. He was born on December 20th, 1887 at Cheboygan, Mich. and in 1899 the family moved to Colorado Springs and remained there a year. In 1900 the family moved to Edith, and later to Pagosa Springs and vicinity, here, he worked for many years logging and railroading for different lumber companies. On December 15th, 1915 he was united in marriage to Ruby Laughlin at her home in Pagosa Springs, to this union four children were born. On Feb 16th 1916 he and his wife moved to the ranch northeast of Pagosa where he became prominent in ranching and stock raising. They were residing there at the time of his death. His parents and one brother preceded him in death, surviving him are his wife, Ruby, three sons, John L., Charles F. and George W., one daughter, Golda E. Warr, one grandson, Dallas Masco and one sister, Mrs Mabel Bauer of Del Norte Colorado. Charley, as he was known to his many friends and neighbors, was always a hard working, home loving man and willing helper. His cheerful greeting and handshake will be missed around Pagosa Springs. Funeral services were held on Monday from the Methodist Community Church with Rev. Miller officiating. He was laid to rest in Hilltop Cemetery. The Lynch Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 29, 1964) Ila D. (Reynolds) Montroy was born to Isaac and Arminta Reynolds on April 29, 1895, at Union Torn In Bourbon County, Kansas. She passed away Oct 21, 1964, at Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colo., where she had been confined since September 13 this year. Ila had lived in Pagosa Springs since 1919, where she taught school for many years in Archuleta County. She was married to Louis R. Montroy on Jan. 161, 1926. He preceded her in death in 1936. To this union was born one daughter, Twila Bell. He had been a member of the Christian Church since a young girl. Her hobby was painting. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Rebekah lodges, a member of the Piedra Grange, the D.A.R. and the Durango Pen Women. She leaves to mourn her passing a daughter, Twila Bell, son inn law, Lowell (Mile) Bell; three grandsons, Ronnie, Mickey and Dale Bell; a sister, Lennie Carlin; a brother in law, Kenneth Carlin, all of Durango; a sister Elma Burner, a brother in law Dan Burner of Arlington, Virginia; a niece, Betty Witchey of Vandenburg Air Force Base, Calif.; a nephew, Monte Reynolds of Falls Church, Virginia and a nephew, Clarence Reynolds of Denver, Colo., as well as many friends. Ila was a good neighbor and friend to all who knew her. Many will mourn her passing.

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(The Pagosa Springs News Friday, October 17, 1919) Mary Murphy At the family home in North Durango, Tuesday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Murphy, beloved wife of Thomas Murphy, at the advanced age o 83 years. She was born in Clinton county, New York, and came to Denver in 1868. In 1879 she was married to Thomas Murphy, and together they came to San Juan Country first settling in San Juan County New Mexico. In 1902 she with her husband moved to East Fork, north of Pagosa Springs, having purchased the Joe Mann ranch. Here they lived for eight years, then moving to Durango, where they have since resided. The remains were shipped to this city Wednesday, accompanied by the husband, and funeral services held yesterday morning at ten o'clock at St. Edward's church, high mass being said by Father Bartolo of Durango. Interment took place in Hilltop, a sister of deceased, Miss Kate Grace, having preceded her in death thirteen years ago. Except for the husband, there are no remaining near relatives. The many friends of this pioneer family join us in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband in the loss of his wife.

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Fallen Asleep   Mrs. Victoria Macht died at her home in this city at 10:15 p.m. last Monday, Nov. 27 1905. She was born in the town of Atany on the Rhine river in Germany, March 25, 1833. She came to America in 1847, residing in New York and neighboring states until April 1, 1879 when she and her family arrived at Del Norte, Colo. On July 4, 1883 she and her family arrived in Pagosa Springs, where she has lived ever since. Mrs. Macht had been twice married, leaving six children - Charles Betts of Cripple Creek by her first marriage and William, Harry, Joseph and Jule Macht and Mrs. Emma Bayles, all of Pagosa Springs, by her second marriage. She was a true pioneer. By the death of her last husband at Del Norte, in Aug. 1881, the care of a family of Small children devolved on her and by patient toil and frugal habit, in the face of discouragements, she brought them into comfortable circumstances, and by her own sterling integrity trained them into industrious and honorable manhood and womanhood. She was a staunch Lutheran but charitable to other churches, blending Christian virtue and social character in consistent living and good citizenship. She will be greatly missed because all loved Grandma Macht. The Day before her death she called her children about her and left her mother's blessing upon them. Very fortunately the children were all with her except Mr. Betts, who could not be reached by wire in time to be at her bedside. No higher praise can be spoken of her than the tender devotion of five stalwart sons and one daughter who survive her. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. Funeral service was conducted by the M. E. Church today by Dr. DeMotte.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 31, 1936) Louis R. Montroy was born in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, August 4, 1891, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Montroy, pioneer residents of this section. Both now deceased. He attended grade and high school here, and also spent a season in San Diego, California attending business college. He served the people of Archuleta County as county assessor from 1920 to 1926, having been elected on the Democratic ticket, and in 1930 was elected county commissioner from the 3rd commissioner's district, serving one term of four years, and was elected again to succeed himself for another term of four years, two of which have closed. In 1918 Louis was among the first to go over seas in the late World conflict, and served in the thickest of battles and served in the Argonne returning to this country in 1919. He was a member of the San Juan Pioneer Association, and a Veteran of the World War. On January 16, 1929 he was united in marriage to Miss Ila Reynolds. To this union one little daughter, Twilah came to bless their home with happiness and cheer. He was a member of Many years of the order of A.F.&A.M. of Pagosa Springs, and this order together with that of the Eastern Star, had charge of the funeral services. Rev. J. Q. Vermillion, a friend of long standing spoke the eulogy, and the trio of singers, Messrs Roy Marsh, Harvey Catchopole and Earl Mullins sang most tenderly and with deep feeling the favorite songs of the deceased. Beautiful flowers from every section of the community bore silent testimony of the high regard and esteem in which his friends regarded him. Louis Montroy's death leaves a void in the life of the community that will be long unfilled. He was a man of strong character, honest and upright in his dealings, and kind, gentle and a lover of his home and family. Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. Montroy leaves to mourn his death one brother Leon, and one sister Mrs. Anna Kingsley, both of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. His parents both passed away several years ago, the father in 1920 and the mother in 1929. Mr. Leon Montroy, the father was one of the Pioneers of the San Juan country, having come into the Summitville district and Del Norte in 1875, where he engaged in a mercantile business for some years, until he came to Archuleta County and took up the homestead in about 1887, where he and his family resided continuously since.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 12, 1969) Dr. A. Miskowiec, who practiced medicine in Pagosa Springs from 1925 to 1945, and at the same time was on the staff of Mercy hospital in Durango, died Thursday at his home in Santa Fe. He is survived by his with, Josephine, and two daughters. The daughters, also physicians, are Dr. Wanda Girard of La Junta and Dr. Olga Miskowiec, now interning at Denver General Hospital. Both were graduated from the Colorady University medical school. Dr. Oldga Miskowiec with the highest honors ever granted a woman graduate. Funeral services are expected to be held in Denver. - Durango Herald-News

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun September, 1920) Leon Montroy. The entire community received a severe shock Monday morning when word came that Leon Montroy, pioneer rancher of Archuleta county had passed away in Durango early Monday morning, following a twenty hour serious illness from complete bowel obstruction. He was taken suddenly ill Sunday afternoon at the ranch home near Pagosa Springs and rushed to a Durango hospital. Deceased was born at St. Poly Carp, Quebec, Canada, March 12, 1846 and at the time of his death was 74 years 6 months and 1 day of age. At the age of 18 he came to the United States and spent eight years in the state of New York and Pennsylvania with the exception of two short visits in Canada. In 1876 he started west, coming to Colorado the same year. and was engaged in mining, which volition he followed almost continuously until 1886, in the Summitville district. In June 1889, he was married to Miss Emma Glatzau of Pennsylvania. To this union five children were born, three of whom survive. They are Mrs. Harry Armstrong of La Madera, N.M., Louis and Leon of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, besides the wife and three children, he leaves one granddaughter and a sister living at Meaderville, Montana to mourn his loss. Leon Montroy was vitally concerned with the progress of Arlchuleta County and his friends are many. The respect and friendship in which he was held was attested to by the hundreds of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta county citizens that attended his funeral. Services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Baptist church by Rev. John Q. Vermillion, with interment held at Hilltop. The Pall bearers at the last sad rites were many who had known and ed____ the deceased for many years. The Sun can only join the countless friends and family in extending our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 29, 1953) Joseph Matthew Melrose of Arboles passed away in Mercy hospital in Durango on April 11, 1953. He was born April 11, 1874, at Wetmore, Colorado, to Sarah E. and Hugh H. Melrose. At the age of 12 he came to Pagosa springs with his mother, Sarah E. Melrose Bowling and step father, H. R. Bowling. He was united in marriage in 1901 to Ella Kinzer, who preceded him in death in 1925. To this union was born 5 children, two of whom preceded him in death. The surviving children are Mrs. Carson Tinnin and Guy E. Melrose of Durango, Mrs. Jack Russell of Samuels, Idaho. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Charles Mack of Salida, 10 grandchildren, and one nephew and two nieces. Mr. Melrose spent most of his life in the San Juan Basin with the exception of 8 years which time was spent in Arizona where he was engaged in mining. The past 35 years of his life was spent in farming and stock raising in the Arboles vicinity. His friends are numbered by his acquaintances. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Pagosa with the Rev. Nelse Wright officiating. He was laid to rest in Hilltop Cemetery beside his son, Hugh, who lost his life on D-Day in France. Pallbearers were Messrs. Phillip Johnson, Norman Ottaway, Henry Snow, Percy Chambers, Ernest Burster, and Wilbur Voorhis.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 11, 1942) William Winfield Mullins passed away at his home in Pagosa Springs at 2:05 last Saturday afternoon, June 5, following a prolonged illness of several months. Thej deceased was born in Putnam County, Missouri on December 9, 1871. He was united in marriage to Clara Holliday in Joplin, Mo., in 1898. To this union were born 3 children, Lester W. who was killed in World War I, Belleau Wood, France, June 11, 1918; Rheuy Belle, who died in 1903 and Earl H. of Denver, who survives, besides the widow, three grandsons. Major Gilbert Mullins who is now overseas with the Air Forces, Galen and Glenn, and a great grandson, Pat Denny Mullins. In 1900 Mr. and Mrs. Mullins, along with their infant son, Lester, came to Colorado from Missouri in a caravan of 7 covered wagons, with 4 other families. This little caravan endured all the hardships of the early pioneers for 7 weeks during the trip. They came to Pagosa Springs via East Fork which was barely more than a trail at that time. In Many places the women had to walk while the men balanced the wagons, while others guided sure footed horses over the narrow winding trails. On the first day in Pagosa, Mr. Mullins did barber work in the shop which he bought within a few days, and which he operated until his last illness. The deceased joined the First Baptist Church of Pagosa Springs in 1918. He was also a member of the MWA. For a number of years he was a member of the Town Board and was always active in organizations which had the interest of the town as its goal. Mr. Mullins was a kind and loving husband and father, and a highly respected citizen. having resided in this community for 43 years, His friends and acquaintances are numbered not only among the townspeople, but also among travelers and tourists which whom he became acquainted through the years. Many of these people he took on fishing and hunting trips into the mountains that he loved so well. He was fond of all nature, loved the mountains and the streams of all Pagosaland. A upright, honest and loyal citizen, with always the community interest at heart. Pagosa Springs will Keenly feel the loss of a true friend and a most loyal citizen in the death of Bill Mullins. Funeral services in charge of the Lynch Mortuary, were held from the Methodist Church here Monday morning at 11:00 o'clock with the Rev. Paul D. E. Holter in charge and burial was made in Hilltop Cemetery.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 12, 1963) William Macht, one of Archuleta County's oldes residents, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lula Sharp, at Carbondale, Colo., on December 8. Mr. Macht was one of the very few pioneers of this area that was still alive. William Macht was born Jan. 2, 1870, in New York City, to Carl and Victoria Macht. When he was about nine years old the family moved to Del Norte. where they lived for some time. His father passed away there in 1881 and the family moved to this county about two years later. Will was married to Myrtle Adams in Durango in 1894, in 1904 the Machts moved to San Diego, Calif., and this was their home for a short time. Upon their return they homesteaded the ranch now owned by Dave Goodman. Will Macht was a rancher and stockman all of his life and was well and favorably known throught the area. One sister, a daughter, four brothers and his wife preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter, Lula Sharp, of Carbondale; four grandchildren, Eula King, Jack Sharp, Aubrey Sharp, James Sharp, and five great grandchildren, Helen King, Cathy, Glen, Roger and Gayle Sharp. He was a member of the local Methodist Church and was also active in many local civic affairs. He had been visiting with his daughter and her family for quite some time prior to his death. Funeral services for this early day pioneer were held on Wednesday of this week from the Methodist Church with the Rev. Wood officiating. Interment was in the local cemetery. His friends were many, for all who knew this man called him friend. His passing leaves the ranks of hardy pioneers sadly depleted.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 8, 1952) Jennie Belle (Flaugh) Macht. The entire community was saddened and shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Jule Macht on Friday of last week. Mrs. Macht passed away at Rochester, Minn. on February 1, 1952. She had gone there to be treated for a heart ailment that caused her death. It was thought that she was improving until she suddenly passed away. Mrs. Macht was one of the original pioneers of Archuleta County and was know through out the San Juan Basin. Jennie Belle Flaugh was forn September 19, 1882 in Meadville Pennsylvania. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Flaugh came to Pagosa Springs with their family in'87. They resided in one of the military barracks of Camp Fort Lewis, which was at that time located at Pagosa Springs. Mrs Macht grew up and attended school in this community, she was married to Jule Macht. Nov. 27, 1901 and the young couple moved to his homestead cabin seven miles north of town and have continued to live in and near Pagosa Springs since that time. She was preceded in death by her father and mother and four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her husband, Jule Macht, her daughter, Fern Hott, a brother, Fred Flaugh, of Cortez, a sister Pearl Best of Aztec, N.M. a grandson,l R. D. Hott, and Emory Minium of Aztec, N.M. a local boy who made his home with the machts from 1937 to 1947 and 13 nephews and nieces. Mrs. Macht was a member of the Methodist Community Church, Order of the Easter Star, Women's Civic Club and the Woman's Society of Christian Service. She was well known and the friend of all. Her passing will be felt by all. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 5, and with interment at the local cemetery.

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(Pagosa Springs May 17, 1907) W. H. McCormick. (excerpted from a long news article) W. H. McCormick and Peter Nelson were engaged in driving a tunnel in the Elwood mining district, and were living in a cabin about 3 miles from the tunnel location, they were caught in a snow slide about January 9th, 1907 and Mr. McCormicks body was not located until About March 17th 1907, to that date Mr. Nelson's body had not been located. Several search parties consisting of W. A. Cummings, Eastman Lane, Jack Young, Doug Garvin, E. E. Hathaway, Fred Flaugh, Clyde Sturgil, and Clint Hodgson made their way up the East fork on several occasions in an attempt to locate the men but it was decided to wait until the thaw then go up again, that is when Mr. McCormicks remains were located. Mr. McCormick was 43 years of age, besides his wife and 6 year old son, who reside in this city, he left one brother at Farmington, N.M., and another at Marietta, Ohio, also two half brothers in the east. He had lived in this vicinity eight years, possessed an industrious energetic disposition, and was well known and liked by all. The property he was developing at the time was known as the Gray Copper Lode and the tunnel was in the mountain side about 700 feet. The prospect were beginning to look very encouraging for the opening up of a paying gold mine. The mental strain and sorrow to which Mrs. McCormick her young son and the other relatives during the past four months is hard for most to realize. Surly they have the heart felt sympathy of all in this great affliction. The body was brought to the city Wednesday evening and taken to the Hatcher undertaking room. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church this Friday morning at 10 o'clock, Dr. DeMotte officiating, The burial was at Hill Top Cemetery. The body of Mr. Nelson has not yet been discovered but it is expected to be found soon.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 8, 1931) Mrs. Emelia (Ruybal) Marquez, wife of Dedacio Marquez, passed away Sunday morning at the ranch home of her son, Luis Marquez, southwest of Pagosa Springs, from heart trouble of several months standing. Funeral services and burial occurred Tuesday morning at Trujillo, father Bartholomew of Durango officiating. Emelia Ruybal was born at Conejos on April 5, 1870, and recently passed her 61stk birthday. She was united in marriage to Mr. Dedacio Marquez, and about thirty years ago the family came to Archuleta county, where they have since resided. Six children five sons and one daughter, survive her and are as follows, Luis, Celestino Escquiel, Felix, Lloyd and Mary Marquez all residents of this county. Besides her husband and children, she leaves the following relatives, Mrs. Ruth Martinez of Juanita, a sister; Mrs. Encarnacion Garcia and Mrs. Joe Garcia of La Jara, sisters; Mrs. Candido Archuleta of lower San Juan, a foster sister, Miss Helen Manzanares of La Jara, a niece. All were present at the last sad rites.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 20 1975) Lillie (Rodriquez) Martinez was born on August 14, 1923 in Pagosa Springs to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Rodriquez who are both deceased. She lived here till she married Lito Martinez from Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico in 1943. She lived there until her husband passed away in 1959 at which time she and her four children, three daughters and one son, Dolores who preceded her in death in 1966, Vita, Isabel and Fidel, moved back to Pagosa Springs where she was a resident. Lillie had been in ill health for a number of years until her death on March 8, 1975. She leaves to mourn her passing her children and grand daughter, two sisters, two brothers and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 3, 1945) Jose Eliseo Martinez passed away Wednesday July 25th at his home in Pagosa Juntion and funeral services were held from the Catholic Church church in the Junction Monday with Interment there. Mr. Martinez was born March 15, 1864 in Pagosa Junction and had been a farmer in that vicinity. The deceased is survived by his sons, Filberto of Harrington S.D., Jose LaLuz and Elipia of Denver, Toribio of Pueblo Lanandez of Monte Vista, Jose of Pagosa Junction and daughters Rosabel Sanchez and Mrs. Adolfo Rodriquez of Pagosa Junction.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 11, 1929) Henry F. Merril. Word was received at Pagosa Springs this week of the death of Henry F. Merril, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Henderson in Concordia Kansas on December 6th. He was 91 years of age last July, and was one of the real pioneers of the San Juan basin, having been the youngest member of the first Baker expedition which entered the basin in the early 60's and almost starved to death the first winter in the Animas valley above Durango. Merril was a member of the crew that constructed the first bridge across the San Juan, located about one mile south of the Pagosa hot spring. Several Archuleta county families were acquainted with the deceased in Kansas, and were frequently entertained by his early day tales of this section.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 5, 1940) Mrs. Francisco Martinez passed away at her home in Juanita on Friday, December 22nd, 1939, following a brief illness, She was 78 years , 3 months and 20 days of age at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at Juanita on Saturday and interment was made there. Surviving deceased are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Marcelino O'Cana, four sons, Alex and Abe who are at home, Paul of Cortez, To__ who is employed at Pound's mill and Max, whose present address could not be ascertained. Eight grandchildren also survive her, on of whom, Mrs. Jim Archuleta lives in O'Neal Park near Pagosa Springs.

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(The Pagosa Springs SunApril 6, 1945) James W. Melrose passed away last Saturday at his home in Denver following a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at 1:00 o'clock Monday afternoon, with interment at Fairmount cemetery in Denver. Surviving the deceased are his wife, two daughters, Miss Frances Melrose of Denver, and Mrs. Inez Kirkwood of Seattle, Wash., one son. Harry G. Melrose of Pueblo; a brother Joe of Arboles, a helf sister, Mrs. Edith Mack of Salida, and two half brothers Walter Bowling of Pagosa Springs and Arthur L. Bowling of Salida. He was one of the oldest and best known settlers in Archuleta County, and for a time was a federal detective.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 11, 1934) J. B "Doc" Moore, 55 years of age and familiarly known throught Archuleta county as "Doc" passed away at a Durango hospital Sunday morning after a long illness diagnosed as miner's consumption and paralysis. While it was generally known that he was in poor health, his friends did not realize that he was approaching death, and the announcement was a distinct shock and surprise to all. The remains were taken to Mancos where funeral services and interment occurred Wednesday. A surviving brother, W. F. Moore of Mancos, was at his bedside when he died and came to Pagosa Springs last evening to look after interests of the deceased in this county. In the early days Mr. Moore was a veterinarian with offices at Mancos. Several years ago he entered the sawmill business, operating a mill on the Piedra river for many years. He disposed of that mill and spent considerable time in the Texas oil fields, returning to Archuleta county about four years ago. He again secured a mill which he set up at Kearns and operated, though his illness of the past year has precluded his personal attention for many months. He went to the hospital last spring for treatment and was unable to return. Affiable and honest in his dealing, Mr. Moore acquired many friends throughout this section, not only in the lumber game but in other walks as well. All will regret his passing and extend consolation to the surviving brother.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 31, 1966) Mrs. Margarita Maez, local resident passed away March 22. Mrs. Maez was born May 9, 1876 at Loma, Colorado and had been a resident of Colorado all of her life. She had resided in Pagosa Spring for the past 13 years. Funeral services were held this past weekend with burial in the local cemetery. Mrs. Maez is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Tomicita Garcia, and other relatives who reside here and at various other places.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 6, 1931) John McMain The Many Archuleta county friends of John McMain will regret to leart that he died Monday at La Veta following a brief illness from Pneumonia. He had been visiting for the past year at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Verna Vaszuez, in that city. A son Ray McMain, returned to his home at Pagosa Wednesday from La Veta, where he attended the funeral services. Another son, Theo. McMain, a former resident of Pagosa, also attended from Bernalillo, N.M. where he is now employed. Deceased was 74 years of age and was an old time resident of La Veta. He first came to Archuleta county about thirteen years ago and made his home here until last year with his son, Ray McMain, and family. Besides his two sons and one daughter, he is survived by several grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was quite well known in Archuleta county and made friends of all acquaintances, who will greatly regret to learn of his passing. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 3, 1939) Effie McKinley. Mrs. Effie McKinley passed away last Thursday after long illness. At the age of 66, Mrs. McKinley died at 5:30o'clock Thursday evening, February 23 at Community hospital, where she had been a patient for about a week. Mrs. McKinley was the wife of C. P. McKinley of 1116 Main street. The family had lived in Mosca for eleven years and moved to Alamosa a little less than a year ago. Mrs. McKinley was born in Des Moines, Ia., on August 5, 1872. She is survived by her husband, C. P. McKinley; four sons, Homer of Pagosa Springs, Leo of Mosca, Clarence of Denver and Clay "Bud" of Alamosa; three daughters, Mrs. C. C. Morrison of Mosca, Mrs. Ray F. Smith of Eagle Nest, N.M., and Mrs. Richard Mathews of Alamosa; two brothers, Jess McDowell of Burlington, Kan., and Clay Matlin of Granfield, Okla.; one sister Mrs. Maggie Davis of Miltonvale, Kan., and ten grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2:00 o'clock at the chapel of the Lorton and Miracle mortuary. Interment took place in the Monte Vista cemetery. - Alamosa Courier. - Mr. and Mrs. McKinley were for ten years, residents of Pagosa Spring, coming here in 1918, and their host of friends here tender heart-felt sympathy to the family in the loss of their loved one. Mr. and Mrs. Homer McKinley returned from Alamosa on Thursday of last week, where they had been with Mr. McKinley's mother at the time of her passing. They returned to Alamosa Sunday to attend the funeral services and came home Tuesday evening.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 1933) Annie E McDevitt. Last Saturday afternoon at her home in North Durango, occurred the death of Mrs. Annie E. McDevitt, widow of the late Major J. H. McDevitt of Pagosa Springs and Durango, who died in the latter city in May 1922.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January, 1988) Earl Mullins. An attitude of sadness prevailed along Main Street yesterday as downtown business people learned of the death of Earl Mullins. Mr. Mullins, 82, died in his sleep Wednesday morning in Colorado Springs at the home of his son Galen. Arterial blockage brought about by Parkinson's disease and Polymyalgia rheumatic arthritis was cited as the cause. Born June 21, 1905 in Pagosa Springs to William W. and Carla Mullins, mounting health problems caused Earl Mullins to retire from his Pagosa Springs barbering business in August, 1986, Besides receiving an excellent haircut, customers were drawn to the shop to learn from Mr. Mullins' boundless knowledge of hunting, fishing and camping sites along the Continental Divide above the Upper San Juan basin. Persons interested in gold prospecting and lore of lost treasures also found him to be an endless source of information. His retirement in 1986 ended the 80 year family owned era of Mullins Barbershop at its 450 Pagosa Street location. Started by his father in 1906, Mr. Mullins had carried on the family business since 1928. One semester shy of earning a chemical engineering degree from the University of Denver, Mr. Mullins entered the tonsorial profession in 1928. That same year he also married the former Thelma Houser. Passed over by the draft board during World War II, Mr. Mullins went to work for Lockheed Aircraft in California in order to be a part of the defense effort. He later transferred to Lowry and Buckley Fields in Denver to serve as an instructor in the operation and maintenance of gun sights and aerial cameras. During the late 1940's and 1950's Mr. Mullins served as secretary/treasurer on the Town of Pagosa Springs Board of Trustees, as president of the former District No. 1 school board, and as a director of the Colorado Wildlife Federation. It was at his suggestion that the big horn sheep was adopted as the state animal of Colorado. In recognition of his tireless support of the Game and Fish Dept., the dam at Williams Creek Reservoir was named Mullins Dam. Mr. Mullins was also an active member of the Community United Methodist Church choir and hand bell choir, Grange, Lions Club and the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce. Preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Thelma Mullins in 1982, Mr. Mullins is survived by his sons Galen of Colorado Springs and Glenn of Aurora, Colorado. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Kevin Mullins, Durango; Kurt Mullins, Aurora and Sandra Mullins, Colorado Springs. Funeral services for Mr. Mullins will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, February 1 at Community United Church.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 9, 1934) William Ford McDevitt, Business Manager of the Herald Democrat, Durango, passed away at Ochsner Hospital at 5:00 o'clock this morning, (Friday) says the Durango Herald-Democrat. "Bill" McDevitt, well known to thousands, and beloved by every man, woman or child with whom he came in contact, had been suffering from a complication of ailments rendered acute by a recent attack of influenza. The tired worn body was simply not strong enough to throw it all off. Bill had been driving himself to work by sheer force of will for some time before a fainting spell necessitated his immediate removal to the hospital on October 8th. No hope was held forth for his recovery from that date. He came as near dying in the harness as it is possible for men to come, and that in spite of physical afflictions under which most men would long since have become bedridden. His every though, even in the delirium of his late hours, was of his work, his sister, and the little nieces and nephews, to whom he was "Uncle Bill," and considerable closer than is the average father. On January 19, 1887, Bill McDevitt was born just across the street from the hospital in which he died this morning, and as a baby boy played hide and seek in the old Schutt Mansion, (now Ochsner's hospital) during the period of its construction. He graduated from the Durango High School with the class of 1904, and has known little, save hard work and striving to do something for others, from that day to this. Possessed of a brilliant mind, handsome in his youth and of charming personality, Bill McDevitt quickly gained the affections of people and never lost a friend. There was nothing small, nothing mean, nothing vindictive in his entire make-up. In illness he valiantly strove to carry his own load alone while lending a helping hand to others. William F. McDevitt will be buried at Greenmont Cemetery, Durango, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Interment will be in the family plot beside his father, the late Major J. H. McCevitt, and his mother, Annie E. McDevitt. William F. McDevitt is survived by a sister, Mrs. Sadie Burrows, of Durango, and by a brother, Harry McDevitt.. Bill, Uncle Bill, Brother Bill, goodbye! And may God be kind to the gentle soul that has left your poor tired body.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June, 1934) Oscar R. McCoy. The entire community was greatly shocked Monday to learn that Oscar R. McCoy, prominent ranchman and state highway worker residing at the west end of Wolf Creek Pass highway in Mineral county, has passed away about seven o'clock that morning from a heart attack while doing chores at his ranch. He had been dead but a few minutes when he was found by his wife in the barnyard where he had fallen. a Physician was immediately called and death was pronounced as caused from hart failure, though he had shown no previous indication of such illness. The county coroner of Mineral county, who was called from Creede, coincided in the physician's findings and determined that an inquest was unnecessary. Funeral services were held the following day, Tuesday, at the ranch home on Wolf creek and were attended by a large crown of friends of deceased and his family. Rev. G. S. Hatcher of Pagosa Springs officiated and burial took place in the family plot on the ranch, where two grandchildren also rest. Oscar Raymond McCoy was born at Mill Grove, Missouri, September 30th 1868, and died at his home on Wolf creek in Mineral county, Colorado on June 25th, 1934 while approaching his 66th birthday. He was of Scotch descent and one of fourteen children. He came to Colorado at the age of 15 and for several years worked at tie making in the eastern part of the state. Later he worked in the mines at Creede during the boom days and continued mining at Silverton and Ouray until January, 1901 when he came to Pagosa Junction and began work with the Pagosa Lumber Company. He held the position of head car loader for the company for seven years. In 1904 he made homestead entry on the Wolf Creek ranch, which has been his home for 30 years. At the time of his death he was completing his 20th year as a member of the state highway maintenance crew on Wolf Creek pass. On November 24, 1900 at Rico Colo., he was united in marriage to Miss Eva Wing of Montrose, Colo. To this union were born seven children, three of whom preceded him in death in infancy. He is survived by his wife and four children as follows: Mrs. Don Williamson, Clarence McCoy, Mrs. Glen Green, and George E. "Bo" McCoy, all residents of this community. He also leaves three sisters and two brothers one of the latter being Frank McCoy of Tiffany, a former resident of Archuleta County, who attended the funeral services on Tuesday. Six grand children also survive as follows: Harry and Steve Williamson, Oscar Raymond, Edward and Myrtle Jeane McCoy, and Phyllis Green. It is difficult to realize that Oscar McCoy, well liked and respected by all who knew him, has crossed the great divide, and his memory will be ever cherished. To his family the entire community extends heartfelt sympathy in their hour of sorrow.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun 1899) Victor C. McGirr, attorney for Archuleta county and the town of Pagosa Springs, also the owner of a stock ranch six miles north of this village, was born in Kingston, Canada, in 1865, a son of James and Lucy (Burley) McGirr, both residents of Canada. He was educated in the high schools and in the university of Toronto, from which he graduated in 1885 with the degree of A.B. and studied law at Osgoode Hall, Toronto. Three years later the Hall conferred upon him the degree of barrister. After traveling over the United States, he made a tour of Europe and Mexico, spending three years in different countries. He engaged in the practice of law in New York City and Kansas City, Mo., and in 1890 settled in Pagosa Springs, at the same time practicing law in Durango. For two years he was principal of the high school at Rico and for a year held a position in the Monte Vista high school. It was not until 1897 that Mr. McGirr settled permantly in Pagosa Springs and began the general practice of law, which he has since conducted, at the same time acting as town and county attorney. He secured a half section of land by pre-emption and homesteaded, and here he has improved his ranch on which he raises Hereford cattle. In 1893 he married Hattie M., daughter of E. M. Taylor, and they have one child Lucy. In fraternal relations Mr. McGirr is connected with Pagosa Camp No. 412, Woodmen of the World in which eh is past consul, also a past member consul of the Rico camp, Woodmen of the world and a member of the Ancient order of United Workmen of Rico, of which he has been financier, He is also identified with Osage Tribe of Red Men of Rico and the Independent order of Forresters, at Harrison, Canada. He is the only attorney of Archuleta County, which, though it has a population of only three thousand, necessarily has a considerable legal business in the adjustment of estates, divisions of lands, fixing of boundaries, and other work of a similar nature.

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