Joe-Herrera-Obituary

Joe T. Herrera

Durango, Colorado

1925 - 2017

About

DIED
March 3, 2017
LOCATION
Durango, Colorado

Obituaries

Send Flowers

Joe T. Herrera, 91, of Durango, passed away Friday March 3, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. Joe was born October 31, 1925 in Marvel, Colorado to Fernando and Mary Herrera. He married Peggy Zink on July 3, 1954 in Gallup, New Mexico. He was a veteran of the US Army and was stationed in...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Our condolences to all who shared time with this good man.
Jim and Hannelore Hanks

Peggy,

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. I will miss his visits and his hugs.. His stories of him dancing at his Grand children's weddings. He always made my heart happy.

Peace be with you,

Sandra Garcia - Bank of Colorado

Mr. Herrera helped me one snowy night about 43 years ago outside of Durango. He may have been the only real cowboy I ever met. My condolences to his family.

JMB

Joe was one of the most talented men I knew. He was one heck of a wrangler and packer. He taught me a lot about packing. My hunting camp boys and I will miss him so much. Rest In Peace Joe.
Ray Allen. North Carolina

Peggy, Sending condolences to you and yours. It's been a long time. May God be with you all.

Peggy, This is a long lost friend, Marjory Egger. Reef and I wish to send our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your husband and etc. May God be with you all.

He is riding his best horse moving the Lords herd of long horns in the tall green grass of heaven. Blessing to the family

I knew him to be always kind and gentle. was a great acquaintance and could always be counted on. great dancer and moved the ladies with skill and aplomb.

Joe and I at the Diamond Bell