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Benda Watts Obituary

Benda Kaye Watts, 68, of Ignacio, died 2/1/2025, peacefully surrounded by family , Born 1/22/1957. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Southern Ute Memorial Chapel, Ignacio, Colorado. A traditional Wake for Benda will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Benda's residence.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Feb. 3, 2025.

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merry williams

March 1, 2025

Loved your smile in out spoken personality always spoken with love ... rest in peace beautiful soul.

Sylvia (Sanchez) Molina

February 7, 2025

So sorry for your loss. I remember Benda as a fun sweet school mate that always made us laugh. My sincere condolences.

Kim McEwan Bashford

February 7, 2025

So sad to see this, was hoping to see her when our class reunion came this year. She was such a caring and beautiful person.

Philinda Herrera

February 5, 2025

She was a very sweet person to me. May she rest in peace. Condolences to her family.

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Memorial Events
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Feb

4

Service

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Benda's Residence

East Cedar Point, Ignacio, CO 81137

Feb

5

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Southern Ute Memorial Chapel

256 Ute Rd, Ignacio, CO 81137

Feb

5

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

SUIT Multi Purpose Room

258 Ute Rd, Ignacio, CO 81137

Feb

6

Burial

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ouray Memorial Cemetery

, Ignacio, CO 81137

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Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

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