05.21.2012

Sadie M. Rizo

Sadie M. Rizo, 83 of La Junta passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Sadie was born on June 5, 1928, in Higbee, Colorado to Gabriel & Simona (Whatley) Martinez. She married Jose Rizo on Nov. 1, 1954 ...more

05.16.2012

Jens W. Hansen

Jens W. Hansen passed away at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Nursing Care Center on May 14, 2012 after a lengthy illness.
Jens was born to parent's Frank T. and Sigrid Jeppesen Hansen in their home on August 26, 1930 in Cheraw. He ...more

Frances Ann Lewis, 64, passed away on May 9, 2012 at her La Junta home. She was born to Woodrow Wilson & Dorothy Louise (Pettie) Irions on May 24, 1947 in Caruthersville, Missouri. Frances Ann was a radiology technician for over 19 years in Reno, ...more

05.10.2012

Obituary for Maria Macias

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Maria Macias, of Rocky Ford, entered into rest, May 7, 2012. She was born January 21, 1930 in Mexico to Refugia and Ignacio Macias. She was 82 years of age.
Irene is survived by her son, John ...more

Darlene M. Ormsbee, 86, of La Junta passed away on May 7, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Darlene was born on January 27, 1926 in La Junta, Colorado to Frank & Daisy (Fisher) Wilson. She married Bernard L. Ormsbee on ...more

05.3.2012

Johnnie Dee Casebolt

Johnnie Dee (Graham) Casebolt, 93, of La Junta passed away on May 1, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on April 6, 1919 in Hanford County, Texas to John & Bernice (Doyle) Graham. She married George Casebolt on ...more

Donna Lynn Shutts, 60, passed on April 26, 2012 at her La Junta home. Donna was born on August 4, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Michael J. & Genevieve (Matisic) Miller.

She is survived by her husband, Richard of the La Junta home; ...more

04.26.2012

Obituary for Carmen Valerio

Carmen Valerio of Rocky Ford, entered into rest April 24, 2012. She was born to Fermin and Rayitos Valerio on September 8, 1934 in Wagon Mound, New Mexico. She was 77 years of age.
She is survived by her husband, Christobal Valerio of Rocky ...more

04.26.2012

Roberta Ann Gonzales

Roberta  Ann Gonzales was born  November 26, 1944 in the small town of La Junta to Matilde Ortega of Santa Rosalia, Chihuahua, Mexico and Mary Agnes Ortega of Encinosa, N.Mo. She died Sunday, April 15, 2012 on the Feast of the Divine Mercy in ...more

04.26.2012

Martha (Marty) Frances Flynn

Marty Flynn died on Sunday, April 22, 2012. She was born April 14, 1918, the first of eight daughters to Glenn and Delia Crawford. She grew up on a farm in McDonough County, Ill., In 1941, Marty married Daniel Lozelle Flynn.  
Marty is ...more

04.26.2012

Dwain Barber

Dwain Barber, 80, passed away April 24, 2012 at his La Junta home. He was born in Hoop Up, Colorado on April 20, 1932 to Charles Leon & Opal N. (Jackson) Barber. He married Patricia Carol Bowser on February 8, 1952 in Raton, NM; she preceded him in ...more

04.25.2012

Obituary for Wayne Hollis

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Wayne Hollis, of La Junta, CO, peacefully entered into rest, in his home, April 19, 2012. He was born February 27, 1932 in La Junta, CO, to ...more

04.24.2012

Dallas W. Schultz

Dallas W. Schultz, 85, of La Junta, passed away on April 21, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. He was born on Dec. 6, 1926, in Denver, Colorado to Simon & Clara (Brian) Schultz.

Dallas was raised on a ranch near ...more

04.19.2012

Dolores Montanez

A funeral Mass for Dolores Montanez, 82, of Rocky Ford, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 23, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rocky Ford. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at St. Peter's Catholic Church. ...more

04.18.2012

Mary Heinzman

Mary Heinzman passed away on April 7, 2012 among her family in Boulder, CO. She was 100 years old. Mary was a homemaker, wife and mother. She will be fondly remembered for her energy, resolve, independence, thrift and wit.

Mary was born ...more

04.16.2012

Charlene Lawler

Charlene Lawler, age 93, of Belle Manor Nursing Home, New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2012.
Born on May 1, 1918, in Wheatland Township, Fayette County, near Vandalia, Illinois, she was the daughter of Harry ...more

04.13.2012

LuRene Marjorie (Kimball) Stroud

LuRene Marjorie (Kimball) Stroud, 90, of Manitou Springs went to the Lord on April 12, with family, in Cotopaxi, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by daughters, Marjorie Ostrowski, Kathleen (Richard) Sturgon,  grandchildren, Rebecca ...more

04.5.2012

Dee Graham

Dee Graham died as a result of injuries he received in a car accident in eastern Kansas on April 4, 2012. Dee Duane Graham was born March 7, 1951 to Duane and Edith Graham in La Junta, CO. Dee attended schools in North La Junta, Cheraw and Swink, ...more

Joe Hardy Shelly
July 17, 1932 - March 30, 2012

Joe Shelly, a longtime resident of Raton, N.M., passed away on March 30, 2012, at Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs after a long struggle with cancer.
Joe Hardy Shelly ...more

Sister Carla Cook, OSB
Oct. 1, 1920 - March 7, 2012

Sister Carla Cook, OSB, died peacefully Wednesday, March 7, at St. Walburg Monastery in Kentucky at age 91.
She was preceded in death by her half-sisters Patty Muehlenkamp, ...more

Edward M. "Ted" Carnal, 78, of La Junta, passed away on March 31, 2012 at the Pioneer Health Care Center. He was born on December 15, 1933 in La Junta, Colorado to Tom & Melvena (Tobey) Carnal.

Edward served in the United States Army ...more

04.3.2012

Jerre Church

Jerre Church, loving father to Jeff, loving husband to Jan, was born in Rocky Ford, but grew up in La Junta, Colorado. In his 77 years, he was always an unofficial ambassador for La Junta, the little city that he loved.
Jerre was in the ...more

Peter Marvin Nelson, born Sept. 22, 1944, in Rawlins, Wyo., joined his loving parents, Elmer and Juanita Nelson, in heaven on March 26, 2012. After teaching biology at La Junta High School, Pete was a locomotive engineer for the BNSF Railroad for ...more

04.2.2012

Obituary for Daren Reeves

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Daren Lee Reeves, of Ordway, CO, entered into rest, March 30, 2012 at St. Mary Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo, CO. He was born December 29, 1953 in La Junta, CO to J.L. "Pete" and Lona Reeves He ...more

04.2.2012

Mary Ramirez

Mary Ramirez, 81, passed away March 11, 2012 in Ontario, Calif. She was born Nov. 11, 1930, in La Junta to Tiburcio Guerrero and Maria Apolinar Pacheco.

Mary attended La Junta High School and worked at Roos Studio and Western Canning ...more

03.29.2012

Obituary for Parke "Donald" Lantz

Obituary for Parke Donald Lantz

Parke "Donald" Lantz, of La Junta entered into rest March 27, 2012. He was born December 19, 1929 in La Junta, to Sherman and Adelia Lantz. He was 82 years of age. Donald is survived by his brothers; ...more

03.29.2012

Gene Smith services Monday at 11:00 AM.

David Eugene (Gene) Smith was born on December 22, 1931 in Fowler, CO to David K. and Estelle Foss Smith. He was raised and attended schools in the Fowler and Manzanola area. He started farming and ranching at the age of 16 and continued until ...more

03.27.2012

Randolph Wesley "Randy" Hogan

Randolph Wesley "Randy" Hogan, 55, passed away on March 22, 2012 at his La Junta home. He was born on July 25, 1956 in Riverside, California to Everett & Marjorie (McKaughn) Hogan.

Randy graduated from Fowler High School class of 1975. ...more

03.26.2012

Dean L. Schulz

Former resident Dean L. Schulz passed away at Skyline Ridge on Saturday, March 10, 2012, in Canon City. He was 91 years old.
Mr. Schulz was born on July 15, 1920, in La Junta to Henry Carl and Elise Johanna Schulz.
He was preceded in ...more

03.26.2012

Betty May McCall

Betty May McCall, 82, of La Junta passed away on March 22, 2012 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo. She was born on April 2, 1929 in Crane Missouri to Albert & Leta (Houtchens) Hilton. She married Francis Edward McCall, Jr. on December 20, ...more

03.23.2012

LaVerne E. Davis

LaVerne E. Davis, 73, of La Junta, passed away on March 21, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on March 31, 1938 in La Junta, Colorado to Henry & Dolly (Bender) Grasmick. She married Jim Davis on September 16, ...more

03.21.2012

Abel Gomez services Friday at 2:00 PM

Abel Gomez, 89, of Sugar City, passed away on March 16, 2012 at his home. He valiantly battled cancer for 4 months. He was born on April 25, 1922 in Los Angeles, CA to Raymond & Josephine (Carnero) Gomez.

He did contracts for Amend with ...more

03.21.2012

Teresa B. Watkins

Teresa B. Watkins, 84, of La Junta, passed away February 18, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 15, 1928 in St. John, Kansas to Orlin Nelson & Alta Bessie (Gray) Spear. She married Billy Behm; he preceded ...more

03.20.2012

Clara Hammell

Clara Hammell, 95, of La Junta, passed away on March 16, 2012 at the Pioneer Healthcare Center. She was born on March 30, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry Charles & Hattie Louise (Sternelle) Yeager. She was married to Glen L. Hammell on October ...more

03.20.2012

Raymond M. "Raymo" Baca, Jr.

Raymond M. "Raymo" Baca, Jr., 47, passed away March 17, 2012 at his La Junta home. He was born on August 9, 1964 in La Junta to Raymond & Beatrice (Sandoval) Baca, Sr.

Raymo was a very hard worker and would help anyone and everyone with ...more

03.15.2012

Shelby Ortega services Saturday at 11:00 AM

Miss Shelby Rae Ortega, 20, of La Junta passed away on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 while in the company of family members at her home.

Shelby was born in La Junta, CO on January 29, 1992, the daughter of Leon Ortega and Diane (Jara) ...more

03.14.2012

Raymond Martinez

Raymond Martinez, 84, passed away March 13, 2012 at his La Junta home. He was born on January 1, 1928 in Johnstown, Colorado to Francisco & Juanita (Bustamante) Martinez. He married F. Susanna Martinez on June 16, 1982 in La Junta. ...more

03.13.2012

Ramona M. Gonzales

Ramona M. Gonzales, 79, was born in La Junta, and passed away March 7, 2012, in Pueblo. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Concepcion De Leon and Ramon Munoz. 
She is survived by her husband, John B. Gonzales; children, Peggy ...more

Paula Jorene Bishop, 47, passed away March 11, 2012 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 16, 1965 in La Junta to Cecil Gail Martin & Sharon (Holms) Martin.

Paula graduated from La Junta High School class ...more

03.13.2012

Harriet L. Watkins

Harriet Ranney Watkins passed away on March 9, 2012 at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her mother Florence Edith Ranney, her father Frank Ranney, her husband James Ward Watkins, and her brother J. Austin Ranney.

She is survived by ...more

03.12.2012

Mary A. Avalos

Mary Angela Avalos, 88, passed away March 9, 2012 at her La Junta home. She was born on October 2, 1923 in Cheraw to Manuel & Maria (Madrano) Marquez. She married Joaquin Avalos on January 11, 1947 in La Junta; he preceded her in death on January ...more

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Mary Louise Lucero of La Junta, CO entered into rest, March 8, 2012 at the Pioneer Healthcare Center in Rocky Ford, CO. She was born in La Junta, CO to Apolonio and Elvira Perez ...more

03.9.2012

Frank Edward Anderson

Frank Edward Anderson, 60, of La Junta, passed away March 8, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. He was born on November 26, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harrold Frank & Betty Jane (McQueen) Anderson.

Frank was ...more

Patricia L. Wright, 61, of Las Animas and former resistant of Cheraw, passed away March 4, 2012 at the Bent County Memorial Nursing Home. She was born on February 23, 1951 in Pueblo, Colorado to Sam & Lily Dorene (Coleman) Smith. She married James ...more

03.5.2012

OBITUARY FOR ANN A. (AVERY) SMITH

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Ann A. Smith 81, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went home to her Lord and Saviour surrounded by her immediate family on March 3, 2012 at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo. ...more

03.2.2012

Frances Shirley Larkin

Frances Shirley (Stone) Larkin, RN (1920-2012), beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, has passed. "I have traveled all over the world and my favorite place is Colorado."
She is survived by her children, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robert ...more

02.29.2012

Eugene C. Conditt

Eugene C. Conditt, 84, of La Junta, passed away February 27, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 21, 1927 in La Junta, Colorado to Matt Claron & Matilda Mae (Corbin) Conditt. He married Myrna C. Thomas on ...more

02.28.2012

Jefferie Gaye Miller

Jefferie Gaye Miller was born March 2, 1950, in La Junta and passed away on Feb. 17, 2012, in Colorado Springs.
Jefferie is survived by her husband, Kent, sons, Derek and Joel, a daughter, Jill Staley, and two grandchildren, Evi and Solomon ...more

02.28.2012

Patricia Carol Barber

Patricia Carol Barber, 75, passed away February 25, 2012 at Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born in La Junta on December 12, 1936 to Lane C. and Sarah J. (Thompson) Bowser. She was the sixth of ten children and attended school ...more

02.28.2012

Martin T. Andrew

Martin T. Andrew, 88, of La Junta, passed away February 23, 2012 in Colorado Springs. He was born on October 10, 1923 in La Junta, Colorado to Gilbert & Flossie (Martin) Andrew. He married Evalena O. Spencer on March 11, 1945 in Las Animas, ...more

02.26.2012

Obituary for Salvador "Sam" Gallegos

Salvador "Sam" Gallegos of Manzanola, CO entered into rest February 21, 2012 at the Crowley County Nursing Home in Ordway, CO.
Sam was born April 27, 1932 in El Moro, CO to Rosendo and Eligia Gallegos, Sam was 79 years of age. He married ...more

02.25.2012

Don Wilkins services Wednesday at 10:00 AM

Mr. Donald Wayne (Don) Wilkins, 81, of Rocky Ford died on Friday, February 24th, 2012 peacefully at his residence.

Donald was born in La Junta, CO on January 13, 1931, the son of the late Edwin Vershaw Wilkins and Leda Eileen (Brandt) ...more

02.24.2012

Obituary for: Lloyd Tolpingrud

Lloyd Tolpingrud of Fowler, CO, entered into rest, February 22, 2012 at his home in Fowler CO. He was born December 28, 1932 in Roseau, MN to Ole and Julia Tolpingrud. He was 79 years of age.
Mr. Tolpingrud is survived by his daughters; ...more

Ruby J. Turner, 90, of La Junta passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on June 2, 1921 in Tom, Oklahoma to Gordan & Ethel (Casey) Johnson. She married George W. Turner in 1937; ...more

02.17.2012

Joe A. Gonzales

Joe A. Gonzales, 81 of La Junta passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. He was born on August 16, 1930 in Swink to Antonio & Mercedes (Montano) Gonzales. He married Martha J. Trujillo in ...more

02.17.2012

Donald Victor Addington

Donald Victor Addington, 85, of Pueblo West, passed away peacefully and entered God's Kingdom on February 15, 2012 surrounded by his family at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo.
Born March 10, 1926 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Alma and Bill Hobbs, ...more

02.16.2012

William "Bill" Rourke Sisson, M.D.

William "Bill" Rourke Sisson, M.D. passed away peacefully on February 14, 2012, in Gunnison, CO, with his family at his side. Bill was born in La Junta, CO on November 20, 1919 to Thomas William Sisson and Justine (Rourke) Sisson. ...more

02.16.2012

Doris - Carola Witt

Doris - Carola Witt, 77, passed on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at her La Junta home. Doris was born on May 31, 1934 in Berlin, Germany to Heinrich & Charlotte Erma (Schielke) Schultz. She married George W. Witt in ...more

02.15.2012

Ronald Dwain Geist

Ronald Dwain Geist, 73, passed on Monday, February 13, 2012 at his Manzanola home. Ronald was born on January 13, 1939 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Henry "Hank" & Geneva Mae "Jo" (Parker) Geist, Jr. He married Candace Norris on September 15, 2000 in ...more

02.13.2012

Freida E. Amerine

Freda Walker McClain Amerine passed from this life on February 11, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, Extended Care after a long illness. She was born on March 6, 1927 in Vernon, TX to Joseph Alpha and Edna Jordan Walker. She ...more

02.12.2012

Bonna Hammond services private per her request.

Mrs. Bonna Dee (Bonna Dee) Hammond, 96, of La Junta died on Friday, February 10th, 2012 peacefully at Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Center - East, LaJunta, CO.

Bonna Dee was born in Rocky Ford, CO on April 13, 1915, the daughter of ...more

02.9.2012

Mary Cruzita Gallegos

Mrs. Mary Cruzita Gallegos, 62, of Rocky Ford died Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 suddenly at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.

Mary was born in Las Animas, CO on May 26, 1949, the daughter of the late James and Maria ...more

02.7.2012

Cynthia Marie (Carrillo) Franco

Cynthia Marie (Carrillo) Franco, beloved wife of Jose Franco, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2012, in Berkeley, Calif., after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Miguel Carrillo.
Cindy is survived by ...more

02.6.2012

Archie Ervine Torres

Mr. Archie Ervine Torres, 67, of Rocky Ford departed this life on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.

Archie was born in Hannah, WY on November 23, 1944, the son of the late Patricio and ...more

02.3.2012

Miriam Ferne Roesch

Miriam Ferne Roesch
Sept. 4, 1926 - Jan. 21, 2012
Miriam Ferne Roesch, 85, of Greeley, formerly of La Junta, passed away at Life Care Center in Greeley on Jan. 21, 2012. She was born Sept. 4, 1926 in La Junta to Jacob and Elizabeth ...more

02.1.2012

Obituary for Daniel Guerra

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Daniel David Guerra of La Junta, entered the Kingdom of Heaven, January 30, 2012. He was born June 28, 1957, in La Junta, CO to Vive Guerra and Alice Licon. He was 54 years of age. ...more

Herman G. Yergert
April 13, 1922 - January 27, 2012

Herman G. Yergert, 89, of Pueblo, former longtime La Junta resident, passed away Jan. 27, 2012, in Pueblo. He was born on Apr. 13, 1922, in Sugar City, Colorado to George & Susan ...more

Etta Viola New
Jan. 21, 1923 - Jan. 16, 2012
Etta Viola New was born on Jan. 21, 1923, in San Jon, N.M. She was 88 when she went to meet the Lord. She passed away on Jan. 16, 2012.  She was married on Feb. 29, 1940, to William Thomas New ...more

01.25.2012

Memorial Mass on Tues., Jan. 31, at 10:30 AM

Mr. Telesfor (Talley) Valdez, 60, of Rocky Ford died on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 suddenly at his residence.

Talley was born in Rocky Ford, CO on February 22, 1951, the son of the late Mariano Jose and Ortencia (Reyes) Valdez. He ...more

Steven Alan "Bucky" Grasmick, 44, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 1, 1967 in La Junta and lived in Lakin, Kansas for the past 10 years. Steven was known to everyone as Bucky. He ...more

Tena Huff, 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at her La Junta home. She was born on November 15, 1940 to John Ernest & Delta Mae (Johnson) Holmes in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She married Delbert L. Huff on April 15, 1961 in Campo, Colorado; ...more

On January 14, 2012, Josephine Samuelson, passed away at the AVRMC nursing home in La Junta. She was born on July 21, 1923 to Dixie Irene Gaines Samuelson and Carl Eric Samuelson in Colorado Springs, CO. Her mother passed away shortly after her ...more

01.18.2012

Augustine J. Corona

Augustine J. Corona, 32, of La Junta, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born to Antonio Corona, Sr. and Vivian (Lucero) Ceniceros in Rocky Ford on August 24, 1979. He married Helen ...more

01.18.2012

Obituary for Tomas R. Balderas

Tomas R. Balderas of Rocky Ford, CO entered into rest, January 15, 2012 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, CO. He was born September 3, 1952 in Mexico, to Salamon and Pedra Robles. He was 59 years of age.

Tomas is survived by his ...more

01.17.2012

James Edward Zwick

James Edward Zwick, 94, of Salem, Ore., passed away Jan. 16, 2012. He was born in Monument on May 25, 1917. He worked 42 years with the Santa Fe RailRoad and retired as agent/superintendent at the Pueblo Union Depot. He loved crossword puzzles, ...more

01.17.2012

Cecilia A. Tafoya

Cecilia A. Tafoya, 82, of La Junta, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born to Juan & Matilde (Sandoval) Aragon in San Isidro, New Mexico on November 22, 1929. She married Rupert ...more

01.16.2012

Rita R. Luehring

Rita Rose Luehring 84, of La Junta passed away on January 14, 2012 at Emeritus at Green Mountain in Lakewood, Colorado. She was born January 10, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Stanley & Rose (Luczak) Wysocki . Rita spent the first 29 years of her ...more

Dolores Diane Duran, 56, or Pueblo, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo. She is survived by husband John L. Duran of the Pueblo home; two sons - John (Roberta) Duran Jr. and Mark (Star) Duran, both of Pueblo; three daughters - ...more

01.4.2012

Obituary for George S. Rangel

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George S. Rangel, 43, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2011. He is preceded ...more

01.4.2012

Obituary for Joey Muniz

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Joey Benjamin Muniz of Pueblo, entered into rest, January 2, 2012. He was born October 9, 1963 in La Junta, CO to Jose and Frances Muniz. He was 48 years of age.
Joey is survived by ...more

R. Mac Johnson passed away Dec. 30, 2011, at high noon.  Mac was born May 13, 1939, in Limon, to Bob and Barbara Johnson.  He graduated from Ordway High School in 1957.  Born into a ranching family, Mac ranched all throughout southeast Colorado.  ...more

01.4.2012

Brigido "Bee" S. Martinez, Jr.

Brigido "Bee" Samuel Martinez, Jr., 73, of La Junta, passed away on January 1, 2012 at the St. Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood. He was born on June 4, 1938 in La Junta to Brigido S. & Antonia (Salazar) Martinez, Sr.

Bee attended ...more

01.4.2012

Velma E. Daugherty

Velma (Thomas) Daugherty, 89, died after a short illness, on January 2, 2012, surrounded by family. She was a resident of Swink Manor for 14 years.

Velma was born October 25, 1922, in Trinidad, Colorado, the second of 6 children. She ...more

01.3.2012

Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia, 82, of La Junta, passed away Jan. 1, 2012, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 14, 1929 in McAllen.

He is survived by his children, Joe (Stella) Garcia, Jr. of La Junta, Dora (Rudy) Martinez ...more

Everett Jasper "Babe" Jackson was born at Cottonwood Falls, Kansas near Strong City to William "Bill" and Lula Jackson on April 24, 1913. He passed away on December 30, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center at the age of ...more

Priscilla Sandra Chacon, 59, lifetime La Junta resident, passed away Dec. 31, 2011, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born on Jun. 21, 1952 in La Junta to Joe & Ruth (Valdez) Sandoval.

She is survived by her ...more

12.30.2011

Bessie L. Rockwell

Bessie L Rockwell, 107, passed away at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center on December 27, 2011. She was born on September 27, 1904 in Pueblo Colorado to Willard Miles & Catherine Leona (Cunning) Marsh. She married to Leroy E. Rockwell ...more

Lois L. Barber, 77, of Canon City and formerly of La Junta, passed away Dec. 28, 2011, at the Forget Me Not Care Center in Canon City. She was born to John Thomas & Frances Emma (Riggers) Wylde on December 27, 1934 in Clarkston, Washington. She ...more

12.28.2011

Patricia "Pat" Haberman

Patricia Haberman, 81, of La Junta, passed away Dec. 22, 2011, in California. She was born to Adam & Josephine (Reesel) Matern on June 17, 1930 in La Junta, Colorado. Patricia married Charles J. Haberman on November 20, 1948 in La Junta; he ...more

12.27.2011

Clara Bernice Williams

Clara Bernice Williams, of La Junta, passed away Dec. 20, 2011, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, she was 86. Clara was born in Kiowa, Colorado to Guy & Clara Lavina (Teeters) Rarick on March 9, 1925. She married George William ...more

12.27.2011

Carolyn S. Headrick

Carolyn S. Headrick, 74, of Cheraw, passed away Dec. 22, 2011, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born to L.C. & Ruby Lee (Long) Johnson on April 11, 1937 in Harris, Oklahoma. Carolyn married Clifford E. Headrick on July 10, ...more

12.24.2011

Ruth J. Deason

Ruth J. Deason

December 13, 1922-December 15, 2011

Ruth Johanna Leimbrock was born December 13, 1922, at home at 332 N. Lorriane Street, Wichita, Kansas to Ruth Amelia Bickford and Leonard Henry Leimbrock. She went to ...more

12.23.2011

Charles Kirk Fitzpatrick

Charles Kirk Fitzpatrick passed away on December 18, 2011 with his wife, Lillian by his
side. He was 86. Charlie was born in Lecompton, Kansas on March 29, 1925 to Margaret
Mae Martin and Gilbert Kirk Fitzpatrick. He grew up in Topeka, ...more

12.22.2011

William George Mitchell

William George Mitchell died at home Dec. 9, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer.
George was born Sept. 26, 1953 to Mildred Routon Mitchell and William Harold Mitchell.
He grew up in La Junta and lived in Texas and Colorado Springs. ...more

12.20.2011

Obituary for Virginia De Herrera

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Mary Virginia DeHerrera, of La Junta, entered into rest, December 17, 2011, at the Arkansas Valley Care Center in La Junta. She was born March 29, 1931 in Rocky Ford, CO to Domingo and ...more

12.19.2011

Joe Neil Petramala

Joe Neil Petramala, 69, of Swink, Colorado, died at home on December 15, 2011.
He was born in Walsenburg, Colorado, November 26, 1942 to Mike & Frances (McKinnon) Petramala. The way he told it, his mom was riding a horse trying to run from ...more

Leroy Phillip Schleich, Jr., 83, passed away December 16, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral service for Leroy Schleich will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in La Junta on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. ...more

12.14.2011

Erma M. Nuanes

Erma M. Nuanes, 80, of La Junta passed away, Dec. 12, 2011, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born Sept. 2, 1931 in La Junta to Everett & Agatha (Nuanes) Tapia.
Erma enjoyed cooking for her family, fishing and her ...more

12.8.2011

Albert Muth services Saturday at 10:00 AM.

Mr. Albert L. Muth, 76, of Rocky Ford died on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 while in the company of family members at his residence.

Albert was born in Rocky Ford, CO on December 17, 1934, the son of the late Frederick and Martha ...more

Luz M. Vasquez, 92, of La Junta passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at the Pioneer Healthcare Center in Rocky Ford. She was born on May 25, 1919 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Ishmel & Felicitas (Contretras) Medina. She married Bonifacio V. Vasquez ...more

12.8.2011

Grace Mondragon

Grace Mondragon, 92, of La Junta passed away on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo.

She was the first child born to Juan and Bertha Montoya on Sept. 9, 1919 in Taos, N.M. She was big sister to ten more ...more

Esther E. McNerney, 83, of Olney Springs, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on October 22, 1928, in Raton, New Mexico to Phil C. & Lillian (Bartholomew) Lewis. She married James ...more

12.2.2011

Clarence L. Roberson

Clarence Lee Roberson, 75, of La Junta, passed away peacefully November 29, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on Feb. 25, 1936, in La Junta, Colorado to Herbert & Verna (Wray) Roberson. He married Barbara Tull on ...more

Betty Lou Gutierrez, 87, of La Junta, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Betty was born to William Logan & Beaulah May (Bridges) Prater on November 13, 1924 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. She married ...more

Marilyn R. Proctor, 80, of La Junta passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. She was born February 12, 1931 to Jess & Mary Bellevina (Unfred) Crockett in Sugar City, Colorado. She married John Sewell ...more

11.23.2011

Obituary for "Baby" Antonio M. Angel

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Antonio Miguel Angel, Jr., of La junta, entered into rest, November 20, 2011 at Children's Hospital in Denver, CO. He was born June 15, 2011. He was 5 months old.
Antonio is survived ...more

Ralph George Broce, 88, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his Kim home. He was born September 9, 1923 to George & Nola (Blankney) Broce in La Junta, Colorado. He married M.E. Thompson on September 27, 1944 in Raton, New Mexico. ...more

11.21.2011

Doris J. Baker

Doris J. States-Baker, 78, was born March 24, 1933 in Pueblo, CO to Ralph O. & Vena Elizabeth (Beach) States. She attended schools in Stone City, CO and Penrose, CO. Her junior year in high school the family moved to the Rocky Ford area and she ...more

11.18.2011

Obituary for Deborah Kay Jones

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Deborah Kay Jones, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away, November 16, 2011. She went peacefully in her home with her family by her side. She was born April 23, 1950 in Pueblo, CO to Elmer and ...more

11.18.2011

Eddie Peacock

Margaret Edwidene "Eddie" Peacock was born in Walsenburg, CO on May 24, 1930 to Barney and Maude (Cash) Mintz.
The Mintz family moved to La Junta in time for Eddie to start her freshman year at La Junta High School. As a senior, Eddie was ...more

11.18.2011

Ada Beth Finkner

Ada Beth (Cranson) Finkner, 89, went peacefully to be with her Lord, on November 16, 2011, surrounded by family.

Ada Beth was born on January 2, 1922, the second of 8 children in the home of her parents on the Cranson's Golden Rule ...more

11.16.2011

Nestor (Ernesto) Gabriel

Mr. Nestor (Ernesto) Gabriel, 61, of Rocky Ford died on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, while in the company of family members at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo.
Nestor was born in Rancho de Guadalupe, Tlaltenango, Zacatecas, Mexico, on Feb. 26, ...more

11.16.2011

Domitilia Mary (Domie) Aragon

Mrs. Domitilia Mary (Domie) Aragon, 89, of Rocky Ford died on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, while in the company of family members at her residence.
Domitilia was born in Koehler, N.M., on Aug. 24, 1922, the daughter of the late Demitrio and Rosita ...more

Ada Pauline Talbert, 78, passed on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at her Cheraw home. Ada was born on January 18, 1933 in Pueblo, Colorado to John Evan & Lenore (Parker) Watkins. She married James F. Talbert on March 25, ...more

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Frances Mumm of Ordway, CO entered into rest, November 8, 2011 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She was born May 12, 1928 in Crowley County, CO, to Jerry and Jewel Mumm. She was 83 ...more

11.15.2011

Obituary for Eunice L. Lewis

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Eunice L. Lewis, of Las Animas, CO entered into rest, November 12, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born April 3, 1927 in Swink, CO to Cecil ...more

11.15.2011

Jay W. Miller

Long-time resident and supporter of the La Junta community, Jay W. Miller, 90, passed on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2011. ...more

11.9.2011

Lois Le Jeanne Phillips

Lois Le Jeanne Phillips, 79, of La Junta, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011 in Colorado Springs. Lois was born October 8, 1932 in Vandalia, Illinois to Everett & Eva Bell (Rhodes) Morris. Lois married Phalace "Phil" Grant Phillips, Sr. in ...more

11.4.2011

Manuel Torrez services Thursday at 10:00 AM.

Mr. Manuel Desiderio Torrez, 79, of Rocky Ford died Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 suddenly at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.

Manuel was born in Wagon Mound, NM on June 25, 1932, the son of the late Pedro and ...more

Winford C. Bean, 78, of Trinidad, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo. He was born on December 7, 1932 in Villagreen, Colorado to Jim Charles & Pearl (Carter) Bean. He married Doris D. Caler in ...more

11.1.2011

Buddy Laverl Mayo, Sr.

Buddy Laverl Mayo was born Feb 3, 1920 in Beaver, Oklahoma. He was the youngest of nine children born to George Richard Mayo and Hattie Almeda Graham Mayo. He passed away October, 29, 2011 at the age of 91, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical ...more

10.31.2011

Obituary for Francisca Magalena Gonzales Perez

Recitation of the Rosary for Francisca "Frances" Magdalena Gonzales Perez, 83, of Ordway will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Ordway. Visitations will be held from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and at 6 p.m. before the Rosary. The Funeral Mass will be ...more

10.28.2011

Obituary for Jose G. Campos

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Jose G.Campos, of Rocky Ford, CO entered into rest, October 26, 2011 at Parkview Medical Center. In Pueblo, CO. He was born March 19, 1925 in Willard, NM to Alejandro and Emilia Campos. He ...more

10.28.2011

Sgt. Robert B. "Brian" Cowdrey

Sgt. Robert B. "Brian" Cowdrey, 39, of Sanford, NC and formerly of La Junta, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was born on May 26, 1972 in La Junta, Colorado to Charles Tilden & Donna (Faull) Cowdrey. He ...more

10.27.2011

Alice Estella "Stella" Harrington

Alice Estella "Stella" Harrington, 94, went peacefully to be with her Lord, on October 25, 2011.

Stella was born in Eddyville, Iowa on December 18, 1916 to the union of Charles C. & Mary Alice (Gallagher) Carson. She was the last ...more

10.26.2011

Leonard N. Stephan

Leonard Nelson Stephan, passed away October 24, 2011, in Rocky Ford, at age 87. He was the second of four children born to Lee and Hazel Stephan. He was born on December 13, 1923 in Mason City, Iowa.
He grew up in Nortonville, Kansas and ...more

10.26.2011

Evelyn J. Jacob

Evelyn Jacob, 77 of La Junta, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 peacefully making the journey home to be with her Lord and savior. She was born on October 15, 1934 on a farm in Hoxie, Kansas to Orville & Rosalie (Chamberlain) Johnson. She loved ...more

10.24.2011

Jack Willison Miller

Jack Willison Miller, 67, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at his La Junta home. He was born on November 24, 1943 to Malcolm McCaulah & Hattie Marie (Van Dyke) Miller in Columbus, Ohio. He married Marlene T. Price on July 24, 1966 in ...more

10.24.2011

Mary DeLeon

Mary DeLeon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her La Junta home on October 19, 2011, she was 90. She was born on November 9, 1920 in La Junta, Colorado.

In her younger years Mary was a farm laborer, a dishwasher ...more

10.24.2011

Virginia R. "Virgie" Berg

Virginia R. "Virgie" Berg, 82, of La Junta passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. She was born Aug. 30, 1929, in Frazee, Minnesota to F. Oscar & Ruth (Ror) Anderson.
Preceded in death ...more

10.21.2011

Fred Alvin Hare

Fred Alvin Hare, 80, of La Junta passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs. He was born December 12, 1930 in Camden, NJ to Fred & Anna Marie (Wagenbaur) Hare. He spent his early years at their home in ...more

10.19.2011

Randall Schreckhise services Sat. at 11:00 AM

Randall Lee Schreckhise passed away October 14, 2011 in La Junta, CO. He was born March 3, 1922 in Linn County, Missouri to Evertt and Ada (McCollum) Schreckhise. He was preceded in death by his wife Iona, who passed away this past April. They ...more

June 14, 1927 - Oct. 9, 2011

Vada Mae Baptist of Craig, Colo., died on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011.
Vada was born in Mount Sterling, Ill., on June 14, 1927, to the late Emmett and Fannie (Clark) Wolfmeyer.
She married James Baptist in ...more

10.18.2011

Obituary for Jacquelene Mae Goemmer

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Jacquelene Mae Goemmer of La Veta, CO entered into rest, October 15, 2011 at the St. Mary Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo, CO. She was born May 20, 1936 in Denver, CO to Charles and Ruth ...more

10.18.2011

Obituary for Waldo G. Aparicio

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Waldo G. Aparicio of Rocky Ford, CO entered into rest, October 17, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Nursing Care Center. He was born May 16, 1930 in Rocky Ford, CO to Charles and Consolo ...more

10.18.2011

Jessica & Daniel Maldonado

Jessica M. Pearson-Maldonado
April 20, 1987 - October 4, 2011

Daniel Reymond Maldonado
September 24, 2005 - October 4, 2011

Jessica M. Pearson-Maldonado, 24, of La Junta, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 4, 2011 near ...more

10.14.2011

June Miles

June Miles, 82, of La Junta passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She was born on March 26, 1929, in Lamar, Colorado to Jesse E. & Reva (Bloyd) Davidson. She married James "Jim" Arthur Miles on March 7, ...more

Agapito "Ags" Guerrero, Jr., 44 of La Junta passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at his La Junta home. He was born on September 13, 1967 in La Junta to Agapito & Teresa M. (Roybal) Guerrero, Sr.

Agapito enjoyed playing pool and ...more

10.11.2011

Freeda Miller services Wed. at 2:00 PM

Mrs. Freeda Miller, 96, of La Junta died Saturday, October 8th, 2011 peacefully at the Pioneer Health Care Center, Rocky Ford, CO.

Freeda was born in Loveland, CO on March 17, 1915, the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Katharina ...more

10.7.2011

Carolyn (Bellar) Horner

Carolyn Horner, age 96, of  Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Oct. 3, 2011, at Baylor All Saints in Fort Worth, Texas. 
Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m.,  Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Ward Hayes ...more

10.7.2011

Kathryn L. ‘Kate’ Vickers

Kathryn Lee Collier Vickers of La Junta died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Oct. 4, 2011, at University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora. She was 51.
A memorial service and celebration of Mrs. Vickers' life will be hosted by her ...more

10.7.2011

Obituary for William Wright

William Harold Wright, 89, fell asleep in death Sunday, October 2, 2011, at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine, in 2007. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1922. He lived a full ...more

10.7.2011

Jody Keck services Monday at 10 AM.

Mrs. Jody Lynn Keck, 57, of Manzanola died on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 while in the company of family members at her residence.

Jody was born in Rocky Ford, CO on August 20, 1954, the daughter of the late John and Martha Jane ...more

10.6.2011

Jo Ann G. Jones

Jo Ann G. Jones, 79, of La Junta, died on October 4, 2011. She was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1931 in La Junta, to Claude and Mildred (Eddy) Jenkins. She was a 1950 graduate of La Junta High School and attended Otero Junior College. She ...more

09.27.2011

Doris Marie Yoder

Doris Marie Yoder, 96, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Fowler Healthcare Center. Mrs. Yoder was born Doris Marie Schumann to immigrants from Saxony, Germany in Chicago, Illinois on September 21, 1915. She and her younger sister ...more

09.22.2011

Eleanora Jane (Hally) Hunter

Eleanora Jane (Hally) Hunter
Sept. 23, 1920 to May 26, 2011
Mrs. Hunter was born to Carl M. and Mabel Halverson in Las Animas. She graduated valedictorian of her high school class and received a scholarship to Colorado State University. ...more

09.22.2011

Edward ‘Eddie’ Gerlock

Edward ‘Eddie'
Gerlock
April 17, 1930 - Sept. 11, 2011
On Sunday evening, Sept. 11, 2011, Edward "Eddie" Gerlock, 81, was called home by the Lord from his home in La Junta.
Eddie was born on April 17, 1930, in Sugar City to ...more

Gary L. Rhodes, 54, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at his La Junta home. He was born October 2, 1956 to Leland C. & Evelyn M. (Reynolds) Rhodes in La Junta, Colorado. He married Charlotte K. Pugh on December 31, 1978 in Aurora, Colorado; ...more

09.19.2011

Joann R. Wolfenbarger

Joann R. Wolfenbarger, 85, of La Junta passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born September 7, 1926 to Bill & Fannie (Huckaby) McClary of Sentinel, Oklahoma. She married Dean ...more

09.17.2011

Obituary for Dwayne Earl Dellenger

Dwayne Earl Dellinger of La Junta, CO entered into rest, September 15, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1955 in Dodge City, Kansas to George and Martha Dellinger. He was 56 years of age.
Dwayne is ...more

09.14.2011

 E. Joy Crooks Mitchell

E. Joy Crooks Mitchell (83) entered the arms of Jesus Aug 21. 2011. She leaves behind her son, Mike (Debbie), granddaughter Christie (Ryan) Black, grandsons Erik (Alana), Bradley, Karl (Casey), and Kirk, daughter-in-law, Stephanie, brother Harold ...more

09.14.2011

Rob Springer

Robert C. Springer, 54, of La Junta passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born July 4, 1957 in La Junta, Colorado to Richard C. & LaVaya F. (Cox) Springer. He married Gayleen S. Znidarsich on ...more

09.13.2011

Roberta A. Campbell

Roberta A. "Bo" Campbell, 93, of Fowler and formerly of La Junta passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the Fowler Health Care Center. She was born July 3, 1918 in La Junta, Colorado to Thomas B. & Mary (Jones) Macaulay. She married A.R. "Bud" ...more

09.13.2011

Audrey Nesset

Audrey Nesset, 73, was born on October 1, 1937, in Watkins, Iowa, to Helen and Arthur Nesset; she died August 24, 2011 in La Junta.

Audrey enjoyed decorating clothing with Tri-Chem and enjoyed her circle of friends that met on Friday ...more

09.8.2011

Johnny Keith Steele

Johnny Keith Steele, 72, of La Junta passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born July 18, 1939 in Midland, Michigan to Edward & Esta (Shriver) Steele. He married Carla Luft in June of 1961. He ...more

09.7.2011

Diana Nicole Barton

Diana Nicole Barton
July 28, 2009 - September 3, 2011

Our Precious Little Angel, Diana Nicole Barton, age 2, of La Junta, was called to dance with the angels on Saturday, September 3, 2011 after a brief stay at the Children's ...more

09.7.2011

Eugene Pearl Schulz

Eugene Pearl Schulz passed away in his sleep on Thursday, September 1, 2011, in Kalona, Iowa. The third of nine children, he was born in La Junta, Colorado, on May 11, 1919, to Henry Carl and Elise Johanna (Roeder) Schulz.

"Gene" to his ...more

Daniel A. Mora, Jr., 45, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2011 at his La Junta home. Dan was born on May 16, 1966 in La Junta, Colorado to Daniel A. & Mary (Encinias) Mora, Sr.
He is survived by his mother Mary of the La Junta home; ...more

Ada "Peggy" Margaret Willhoite, 92, passed away September 2, 2011 at her La Juntas home. She was born July 28, 1919 in Larned, Kansas to William Marian & Ada Ruth (Eveatt) Jordan. She married Jeff Willhoite on October 19, 1938 in La Junta; he ...more

09.5.2011

Margaret L. Conroe

Margaret L. "Marg" Conroe, 81, of Salida passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 at the Columbine Manor in Salida. She was born January 10, 1930 in La Junta, Colorado to Richard & Elsie (Tolten) Conroe.

After graduating high school, she ...more

09.2.2011

Bette Jane Hunnicutt

Bette Jane Hunnicutt, 85, of La Junta passed away September 1, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born April 27, 1926 in Fowler, Colorado to Harry and Irene (Porterfield) Rose. She married Sterling S. Hunnicutt in ...more

09.1.2011

Russell Ralph "Skip" Spurrier

Russell Ralph "Skip" Spurrier, 78, of La Junta passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford, Colorado. He was born June 5, 1933 in North Platte, Nebraska to Richard G. and Vera K. (Olsen) Spurrier. He ...more

Beverly Joyce Proctor, 58, lifetime resident of La Junta, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo. Beverly was born on May 9, 1953 to John Burton & Norma (Downey) Proctor in La Junta, Colorado.
...more

08.23.2011

Ray B. Snelson

Ray B. Snelson, 82, of La Junta passed away Monday, August 22, 2011 peacefully at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center after battling a fight with cancer, he was surrounded by family. He was born August 31, 1928 in Pratt, Kansas to Pete ...more

08.22.2011

Leonard Hurrelbrink

Leonard Hurrelbrink, 79, of Broomfield, formerly of La Junta passed away August 18, 2011 at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Denver. He was born June 26, 1932 in Perrysburg, Ohio to William Harmon & Louise (Borcherding) Hurrelbrink. He married ...more

08.17.2011

Edward Morris services Monday at 2:00 PM

Mr. Edward Albert Morris, 78, of Rocky Ford died on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.

Edward was born in Oakwood, OK on April 23, 1933, the son of the late William Henry and Vina Mae ...more

08.17.2011

Henry Ruben "Wall-e" Torrez

Henry Ruben "Wall-e" Torrez, 52, of La Junta passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Denver. He was born on December 17, 1958, in La Junta, Colorado to Alvaro J. & Stella R. (Chavez) Torrez.
Wall-e was ...more

08.16.2011

Claudette Berry services Friday at 11:00 AM

Mrs. Claudette Mae Berry, 71, of Littleton, formerly of Rocky Ford, died Thursday, August 11th, 2011 peacefully at Littleton Adventist Hospital surrounded by her family.

Claudette was born in Larned, Kansas on March 4, 1940, the ...more

08.15.2011

Michael Garcia

A viewing for Michael Garcia will be held Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011, at 7 p.m. at La Junta Baptist Tabernacle, 416 Santa Fe Ave. in La Junta.
He was born May 18, 1975, in La Junta, attended Rocky Ford schools and graduated from high school and ...more

08.12.2011

Carolina M. Aragon

Carolina M. Aragon, 86, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the home of her son in La Junta.
Carolina was born on Oct. 23, 1924 in Sabinoso, New Mexico to Louis & Ricarda (Maestas) Martinez. She married Antonio C. Aragon on Jan. 10, ...more

08.10.2011

Caterina "Katie" Sands

Caterina "Katie" Sands, 63 of Klamath Falls, Oregon succumbed to ovarian cancer on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Katie was born on August 15, 1947 in La Junta, Colorado to Max J. & Emma Maria (Garcia) Sanchez; she was one of ten children. She ...more

Wilma L. Myers, 90, of La Junta passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on April 16, 1921 in Enterprise, Kansas to Edgar E. & Ethel Irene (McFerren) Anderson.

Wilma is ...more

08.8.2011

Anna Marie Freidenberger

Anna Marie Freidenberger, 93, left this life Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 at Pioneer Health Center in Rocky Ford.
Anna was born Aug. 19, 1917 in Kimama, Idaho to Lydia and Friedrich Wirth.
She attended schools in Crowley County and La Junta. On ...more

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Gertrude Austin of Las Animas, CO went to be with her Lord, July 30, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born August 5, 1930 in Romania, to Leopold and Frieda Kraus. She was 80 ...more

08.2.2011

Obituary for Margaret C. Shelley

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Margaret C. Shelley of La Junta, CO entered into rest, July 21, 2011. She was born March 21, 1919 in Trenton, NJ to John and Eileen Craig. She was 92 years of age.
Margaret is survived by her ...more

08.2.2011

Eltjo "Joe" Visker, service Wed. 2:00 PM

Mr. Eltjo "Joe" Visker, 87, of Rocky Ford died Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 in Wellton, AZ.

Joe was born in Little Rock, IA on December 3, 1923, the son of the late Heiko and Bowana (De Young) Visker.

He was the husband of ...more

07.28.2011

Howard W. Luehring

Howard W. Luehring, 80, of La Junta, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo. He was born on December 8, 1930 in Hanover, Kansas to William & Mary (Drumuller) Luehring.

After graduating high school ...more

Bonnell C. Edmunds, 55, of Liberal, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at her mother's North La Junta home. She was born October 20, 1955, in La Junta, Colorado to Dale & Iva Lea (Clower) Goodwin.
Bonnell worked for National ...more

07.26.2011

Iva Lea Goodwin

Iva Lea (Clower) Goodwin, 84, passed away July 23, 2011, at her North La Junta home. She was born April 17, 1927, in Branson, Colorado to Robert Morgan & Minnie Mae (Hicks) Clower. Iva Lea married Dale Goodwin on October 16, 1943 in Boise City, ...more

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Dolores Jane Martinez, of La Junta, CO entered into rest, July 13, 2011. She was born July 3, 1925 in Wagon Mound, NM, to Fred and Telesfora Bueno. She was 86 years of age.
Dolores is ...more

07.21.2011

Elvin C. Bland

Elvin C. Bland, 82, from La Junta, passed away on July 17, 2011 at the Fowler Health Care Center.  Elvin was born in La Junta on Oct. 31, 1928 and was the second son of Elvin and Alberta Bland.  Elvin is survived by three daughters: Linda (Max) ...more

Angelina Esparza Foundos, 86, of Hamilton, N.J., passed away Thursday at RWJUH at Hamilton. 
Born in Mexico, she lived her early life in La Junta, was a graduate of La Junta High School, and Brown's Business School, Class of ...more

07.21.2011

Jack Campbell services Tuesday at 10:30 AM

Mr. John Henry (Jack) Campbell, Jr., 78, of Rocky Ford died on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 at the Crowley County Nursing Center, Ordway, CO.

Jack was born in Agate, CO on May 27, 1933, the son of the late John Henry, Sr. and Elsie ...more

07.18.2011

Obituary for Albert H. Montoya

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Albert Herman Montoya, of La Junta, CO peacefully entered into rest in his home surrounded by his family July 15, 2011. He was born April 28, 1957 in Rocky Ford, CO to John and Ruth Montoya. He was 54 years ...more

07.15.2011

Walter “Scott” Jones

Walter "Scott" Jones passed away on July 8, 2011. He was born on October 14, 1919 in La Junta.  He graduated from La Junta High School in 1938 and married Verna Irene Graybill Dec. 28, 1945 in Cheyenne, Wyo.  He worked for Stark Furniture Co in ...more

07.14.2011

Obituary for Rick “Teo” Whatley

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Obituary for Rick "Teo" Whatley


Rick "Teo" Whatley of La Junta, CO entered into rest, July 10, 2011 in ...more

07.14.2011

Obituary for Clyde Glenn "Huey" Hughes

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Clyde Glenn "Huey" Hughes
April 19, 1943-July 11, 2011

Clyde Glenn "Huey" Hughes, affectionately known as "Poppy", 68, of La Junta, entered into rest July 11, 2011. He was ...more

07.13.2011

Terry Dean Allsworth

Terry Dean Allsworth, passed from this life into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 10, 2011 at Hendrick Medical Center after a brief illness. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 14 in the Elmwood Funeral Home ...more

07.11.2011

Isabel (Liz) Reyes

Isabel (Liz) Reyes, 60, of Pueblo, passed away July 7, 2011. She was born Nov. 5, 1940, to Antonio and Grace (Montoya) Mondragon in a small farmhouse in Mesita, Colo. She was welcomed home by her two big brothers, Tony and John. Since her father ...more

07.6.2011

Obituary for Abraham L. Whatley

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Obituary for Abraham Leroy Whatley


Abraham Leroy Whatley of La Junta, CO entered into rest, ...more

07.5.2011

Obituary For Lavolia M. Jones.

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Lavolia Jones

Nov. 24, 1923-June 29, 2011

Lavolia Jones (87), long-time resident of rural Ellicott, Colorado, passed from her home in La Junta to her heavenly home on June 29, ...more

Milton Levert McCreery, 86, passed away June 30, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Apple Valley, Calif., of myelodysplastic syndrome.
Milton is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen Louise (Cook) McCreery, and their three sons, Nathan, ...more

06.30.2011

Jack K. Kappel

Jan. 21, 1937 - June 21, 2011
Jack Kenneth Kappel, 74, of Montrose, passed peacefully from this life the morning of June 21, 2011, at Montrose Memorial Hospital with family by his side. Jack was born in Montrose on Jan 21, 1937, and was always ...more

Loretta Scott, 77 of La Junta passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center on Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born on September 13, 1933 in Butler County, Missouri to Oscar Joseph & Eunice E. (Gowen) ...more

06.28.2011

Jesse E. Jaynes

Jesse E. Jaynes, 100 of La Junta passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. He was born on November 16, 1910 in La Junta, CO to Leslie & June Leona (Shaw) Jaynes. He celebrated his 100th birthday ...more

06.27.2011

Alden Knapp services Thursday at 10:30 AM

Alden Homer Knapp, 86, of Rocky Ford died on Monday, June 27th, 2011 at his residence.

Alden was born in Rocky Ford, CO on February 17, 1925, the son of the late Homer Atchison and Mary Ertyle (Bartholew) Knapp.

He graduated ...more

06.26.2011

Ernest Grasmick services Wednesday at 10 AM

Earnest Grasmick, 93, passed away June 23, 2011, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Nursing Care Center, La Junta, Colorado. Earnest was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado, on April 1, 1918. He married

Opal D. Pearce in 1946, and she ...more

06.23.2011

Doris Mae Cady

Doris Mae Cady, 87 of Grand Junction and formerly of La Junta passed away peacefully at Mesa Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, June 19, 2011. She was born October 4, 1923 in Longmont, CO, the second of two daughters born to ...more

06.21.2011

Johnnie Laucus

Johnnie Laucus, 73, passed away on Friday, June 17 2011 at his La Junta home. Johnnie was born on July 16, 1937 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma to Ben & Anna (Salus) Laucus.
Johnnie served in the United States Army in Company B, 2nd Airborne Battle, ...more

06.14.2011

Raymonda Oxandaburu McMillan

Raymonda Oxandaburu McMillan, 95, of Branson passed away June 7, 2011.  She was the oldest of six daughters, born June 4, 1916, to Raymond and Jeanne Mary Gaillour Oxandaburu, Basque immigrants from France.  Raymonda grew up on the Oxandaburu sheep ...more

06.10.2011

Maria J. Vigil

Maria J. Vigil, 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at her La Junta home. She was born on February 8, 1925 in El Agostadero Durango, Mexico to Felipe & Delores (Hernandez) Vasquez.
She is survived by her beloved companion Juan R. ...more

Carl James Alyea Jr. was born Nov. 5, 1948, in La Junta to Carl James Alyea and Eloise Sackett Alyea. He died surrounded by family on June 1, 2011. He is survived by his spouse, Cynthia (Pinky) Cowles Alyea of Arvada, daughters Megan Nassir of ...more

06.7.2011

Fern Maier services Saturday at 10:30 AM.

Mrs. Fern Viola Maier, 80, of Rocky Ford, died on Saturday, June 4th, 2011 at Pioneer Health Care Center

Fern was born in La Junta, CO on September 4, 1930, the daughter of the late Fred Ray and Mamie Vera (French) Brandt. ...more

06.7.2011

Wanda K. Smith

Wanda K. Smith, 92, of La Junta, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Wanda was born on Oct. 16, 1918 in Clay County, Arkansas to George & Lena May (Sails) McFatridge. She was married to George ...more

06.6.2011

Obituary for "J.C." Wagner

Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home

921 Colorado Ave La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-8200



Obituary for William "J.C." Wagner


William "J.C." Wagner
of Timpas, CO entered into rest, June 4, ...more

06.3.2011

Brandon Earl Dellinger

Brandon Dellinger, 21, of La Junta, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Brandon was born to Harley & Jill (Morris) Dellinger on March 6, 1990 in La Junta, Colorado.
Brandon graduated from La Junta High School in 2008. He worked at Lewis Bolt ...more

In loving memory of Barbara Hurrelbrink, 74, of Broomfield, formerly of La Junta passed away June 1, 2011 in Broomfield. She was born September 1, 1936, in La Junta.
Barbara enjoyed sewing and being around family, especially her ...more

06.3.2011

Thelma C. Sumpter

Thelma C. Sumpter, 92, of Trinidad and formerly of Branson, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Thelma was born on February 7, 1919 in Higbee, Colorado to Dude & Willie Edna (Young) Corbin. She married Howard B. Sumpter on April 14, 1937 in ...more

06.3.2011

RJ Dillingham

Richard James Morgan "RJ" Dillingham passed away May 31, 2011. RJ was born to Gidget (Inskeep) and Bill Dillingham on May 5, 1990 in La Junta, Colorado. RJ graduated from Swink High School in 2008 and was a member of the Valley Community Church ...more

Clarence "Jake" Johannes, 77, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 at Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo. He was born on July 2, 1933, in La Junta, Colorado to Jacob & Amelia (Busch) Johannes. He married Nora Ann Langston in 1975 in La Junta; she ...more

05.27.2011

Dorothy Gilstrap

Dorothy Gilstrap, 93, of Branson, Colorado, passed away in La Junta, Colorado, on May 6, 2011. Born February 25, 1918, to Roy Dick and Zita (Bradley) Louden, she grew up on the Louden Ranch east of Branson, originally homesteaded by her father in ...more

Joseph David Clay was born on Dec. 18, 1943 in Washington DC and left us on May 22, 2011. Joe graduated from the University of Arkansas 1971 with a Bachelor of Science Education Degree and from the University of Colorado in 1992 with a Masters of ...more

05.24.2011

Melvin Earl "Lefty" Leffingwell

Melvin Earl "Lefty" Leffingwell., 77, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Denver VA Medical Center. He was born on June 9, 1933, in Farmington, Kansas to Norman & Sarah (Reinholt) Leffingwell. He married Dorothy Ann Novinski on January ...more

05.24.2011

Susan K. Reese

Susan K. Reese was at home with her family when she quietly made the journey home to be with the Lord on May 19. Susan was born on August 13, 1955 in Fort Riley, Kansas to Gilbert M. Reese and Frances N. Reese (Huntwork).
Sue lived in ...more

05.24.2011

Antonio R. Martinez

Antonio R. Martinez., 70, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his La Junta home. He was born on January 6, 1941, in La Junta, Colorado to Benny & Merlinda (Trujillo) Martinez. He married Joyce M. Denny on July 28, 1976 in La Junta, Colorado. ...more

05.23.2011

Bill Smith services Wednesday at 10:30 AM

Mr. William George (Bill) Smith, 99, of Rocky Ford died on Friday, May 20th, 2011 at the Swedish Medical Center, Denver, CO.

William was born in Griggs, OK on February 21, 1912, the son of the late David Madison and Anna Maud (Harwood) ...more

05.23.2011

Leland A. Brubaker

Leland A. Brubaker was born May 7, 1920 north of Arlington on the homestead to Arthur and Leona Brubaker. He attended Box Springs Elementary and graduated from Ordway High School. A year after graduation he joined the Navy where he served on ...more

05.4.2011

Obituary for Martha "Jean" (Tapia) Salazar

Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home

Martha "Jean" (Tapia) Salazar, of Lake View Terrace, CA and former resident of La Junta, entered into rest, May 2, 2011 in her Lake View Terrace Home. Martha was born in La Junta, CO February 8, ...more

05.3.2011

Joan "Jodie" Hansen

Joan "Jodie" Hansen, 78, of the Cheraw Community, passed to the Lord on May 1, 2011, at AVRMC after a lengthy illness.

Joan was given the nickname "Jodie" as a young girl by her father. She was born in her maternal grandparent's home, ...more

05.3.2011

Charles R. "Bob" Cornelius

Charles "Bob" Robert Cornelius, 89, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011 at his La Junta home. Bob was born on August 11, 1921 in Rocky Ford to Charles & Leota (Gerbing) Cornelius. He married Florence Sterrett on May 28, 1944 in Syracuse, Kansas; ...more

Our little angel, Pauline M. Dicks, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 19th at Willow Pointe Memory Care, Verona. WI. After a five year battle with Alzheimer's, Pauline decided it was time to move on.
Pauline was born on May 14, 1924, ...more

04.28.2011

Jack Gilbert Hendricks

Jack Gilbert Hendricks, 58, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 8, 1953 in Rifle, Colorado to William A. & Cordilla June (Collins) Hendricks. He married Virginia A. Gallion on ...more

04.27.2011

Margaret Hornbeck services Friday at 11:00 AM.

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Hornbeck, 94, of Rocky Ford died on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 peacefully at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.

Margaret was born in West Liberty, OH on April 9, 1917, the daughter of the late ...more

04.27.2011

Obituary for Bob Bone

Johnson-Romero Funeral Home
719 384-8200

Robert "Bob" Shelton Bone of La Junta, entered into rest April 21, 2011. He was born, January 28, 1955, to Robert and Sara Christine Bone in Fort Gordon, Georgia. He was 56 years of age. ...more

04.26.2011

Nancy L. Holland

Nancy L. Holland, longtime resident of the Arkansas Valley passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2011 after a lengthy illness just over a week shy of her 76th birthday. Nancy was the first child born to Charles & Alice Craig on May 5, 1935 at ...more

04.22.2011

Lorna Ann Malott

Lorna Ann Malott, an Arkansas Valley resident for more than 50 years, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in La Junta. She was 85.

Ms. Malott was born December 1, 1925 to Stanley and Stella Prochaska on a farm seven miles outside Crete, ...more

Pauline Landrus, 84, of La Junta passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Pauline was born in Phoebe, Mississippi to Wilbur & Ida (Williamson) Barmore. She married Earl Blake, he preceded her in ...more

04.12.2011

Margaret M. Roberts

Margaret R, Roberts, 93, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 at her La Junta home. Margaret was born to Isaiah & Bettie (Phillips) Hayes in Miami, New Mexico on January 10, 1918. She married Marion L. "Bud" Roberts on March 13, 1938 in Fowler; he ...more

04.11.2011

Frank Aragon services Thursday at 10:00 AM.

Mr. Frank Albert Aragon, 83, of Rocky Ford died on Sunday, April 10th, 2011 while in the company of family members at Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Center - East, LaJunta, CO.

Frank was born in Rocky Ford, CO on November 23, 1927, ...more

04.11.2011

Dean M. Sommers

Dean Milton Sommers
October 12, 1921 - April 8, 2011

Dean Milton Sommers, 89, died April 8, 2011 in Colorado Springs after a six-month illness.
He was the third child born to William A. and Ella Mae Sommers of Buffalo, Kansas. ...more

04.8.2011

Josie L. Encinias

Johnson-Romero Funeral Home
719 384-8200

Josie Lenore Encinias, of Rocky Ford, CO, entered into rest, April 6, 2011, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta, CO. She was born April 16, 1943 in Vallejo, CA to ...more

04.8.2011

Diana Grace Kennedy

Diana Grace (Vernon) Kennedy died at the age of 63 at Swedish Medical Center in Denver Co. She was born to Archie & Ivagean (Richard) Vernon on June 4, 1947 in Manhattan, Kansas.

Diana graduated from Russell High School in 1965. After ...more

04.5.2011

Obituary for Joe E. Salazar, Jr.

Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home


Joe E. Salazar, Jr. of Rocky Ford, Colorado, entered into rest April 3, 2011 peacefully in his home, with his family at his side. He was born in Denver, Colorado, August 12, 1946. He was 64 years ...more

04.5.2011

Iona Shreckhise services Saturday at 11:00 AM

Mrs. Iona Erceline Schreckhise, 87, of Rocky Ford died on Monday, April 4th, 2011 peacefully at her residence.

Iona was born in Linn County, MO on October 31, 1923, the daughter of the late William Silver and Tressie Beatrice (Spencer) ...more

04.4.2011

Irene M. Gleason

Irene M. Gleason, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Peoria, AZ. She was born on November 2, 1918 to Joseph & Ottilia (Staab) Schmidt in Hays, KS. Irene grew up in Spearville, KS and graduated from Spearville High School. She married ...more

04.1.2011

Virginia G. Tague

Virginia G. Tague, 73, of La Junta went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center, following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 1, 1937 in Lanora, KS to Verbon & Lena ...more

03.29.2011

Obituary for Jack Babb

JOHNSON-ROMERO FAMILY FUNERAL

JACK V. BABB

As a third generation Coloradoan, Jack Victor Babb enjoyed his last few years in La Junta reflecting on a life full of accomplishments. He worked as a naval mechanic in the ...more

03.29.2011

Bethalee Lay

Bethalee Lay, 89, of La Junta passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on January 24, 1922 in Anthony, Kansas to Joel N. & Zula Ruth (Tincher) Adkisson. She married Wallace C. Lay on ...more

03.28.2011

Mrs. Laura L. Steadman dies

Laura L. Steadman, 78, of La Junta passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at her home. She was born on Nov. 13, 1932 to Augustus and Blanche (Jordan) Pope in Enid, Okla.
She was a master teacher, a teacher that expected her students to work ...more

Berna Deen Tyler, 82, mother to Ronald, Byron, Nancy, Duwane, Jerome, Karen and Sharon Tyler, passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family on Saturday, March 19, 2011. She joins her husband of 60 years Claude Guy Ty1er, Jr., who ...more

05.9.2012

In memory of Rodney Wilkison

Rodney (Rod) Frank Wilkison, 63, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012, in Centennial, Colorado.
Rod was born August 10, 1948 in Rocky Ford, Colorado and graduated from La Junta High School in 1967. He served in the U S Army from 1967 to 1970. ...more

03.16.2012

In Loving Memory of Alice (Jaquez) Wagner

Alice (Jaquez) Wagner, 88, of Kula, Maui, born on March 9, 1923, in La Junta, Colorado, passed away on February 3, 2012, at Hale Makua, Wailuku.
Memorial Services were held on March 3, 2012 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Lower Kula Road, Kula, ...more

10.15.2011

In Memory of Carl Hedlund

Carl Hedlund passed away on September 22, 2011, at the age of 97, in Kansas City, MO. He was born October 19, 1913, in Cripple Creek, Colorado, to Emil and Emily Hedlund. Carl met and married Erma Hahn in Victor, Colorado, on 3/29/1936. The ...more

08.16.2011

In memory of Jeremy Seberson

Jeremy Seberson, 25, passed unexpectedly August 14, 2011. Jeremy had a heart of gold and shared his love with everyone he met. He is survived by, daughters Cadence Nicole Seberson (8) and Trinity Mae (3 months), mother Michelle Seberson, sister ...more

06.17.2011

Wilma Jean Marshall Tribute

Wilma Jean Horn was born from the union of Goldie Ethel Carpenter and Arthur Eugene Horn on May 17th, 1927 in Las Animas CO.
Wilma grew up in the Bent County area, and received her early education at the Keller School, and her high school ...more