Bonnie Lynch, 95, formerly of La Junta, died July 28, 2010 at HospiceCare Center in Lousiville, CO. Visitation will be 5:30-7:30PM with a vigil service beginning at 7:30PM Sun. Aug. 1 at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1PM ...more

07.29.2010

Mr. Ed Kimmel dies

Edgar C. Kimmel, Ph.D., "Ed," internationally recognized inhalation/pulmonary toxicologist, loving husband, father, friend and mentor died from a long battle with cancer July 19th at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Maryland at the age of 63. ...more

07.29.2010

Ellen L. Goodwin

Ellen L. Goodwin, 79, of La Junta, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at her daughter's home. Ellen was born in Cleveland, Oklahoma on December 22, 1930 to James Fred & Mary Belle (Ingle) Hodge. She married Troy Goodwin on December 5, 1946 in ...more

Leonard D. Harmon, 71, of Manzanola, passed away July 25, 2010. At his request there will be no services.
He is survived by his son, Pat Harmon; daughter, Sherry (Marvin) Houston; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was ...more

07.27.2010

Mr. James Richards dies

James Robert Richards, 68, died in Fairbanks, AK, July 18, 2010, with family by his side.
A celebration of his life will be held in Fairbanks, AK at 2pm, Friday, July 30, 2010, at St Raphael's Parish, 1125 Old Steese Hwy, with a reception ...more

Harold A. Block, 87, of La Junta, passed away July 23, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Harold was born in Ulysses, Nebraska on September 25, 1922 to William & Ellen (Logi) Block.
He married Bertha Smith on May 28, 1960. ...more

07.23.2010

Obituary for Ronnie Griego

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(719) 384-8200
Ronnie Lee Griego, of Rocky Ford, entered into rest, July 18, 2010. He was born September 9, 1965 in Lamar, CO. He was 44 years of age.
Ronnie is survived by his mother; Emilia (Miguel) ...more

07.23.2010

Obituary for Shirley Almeida

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Shirley Ann Almeida, of La Junta, entered into rest, July 21, 2010, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born April 21, 1943 in La Junta, CO. She was 67 years of age. Shirley ...more

07.20.2010

Lydia Johannes services Thursday at 11:00 AM.

Mrs. Lydia Johannes, 89, of Rocky Ford died on Sunday, July 18th, 2010 peacefully at the Pioneer Health Care Center.
Lydia was born in Rocky Ford, CO on December 1, 1920, the daughter of the late George and Mary Heil.

She was the ...more

Loretta Ellen Caven Blower, 78, of La Junta passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010 at her La Junta home.
Loretta was born on May 1, 1934 in Oceola, Missouri to Archie A. & Bessie Ellen (Starner) Caven. She married Jackie D. Blower in April ...more

07.15.2010

Paul J. Enns

Paul J. Enns, 88, of La Junta and former longtime Cheraw resident, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center.
Paul was born to Isaac P. & Katherine (Unger) Enns on September 7, 1921 in Cheraw, ...more

07.14.2010

Loraine Harrell, Graveside Services Friday

Loraine Harrell, 96, passed away on Monday, July 12th at the Bent County Memorial Nursing Home. She was born on August 13, 1913 in Groveton, Texas to Willis & Mary (Stevens) Steel.
Loraine grew up in a family of four brothers & four ...more

07.14.2010

Rick Seberson service Friday at 11:00 a.m.

Rick Arlan Seberson, 49, passed away on Sunday, July 11th at his La Junta home. He was born on November 25, 1960 to Lowell & Joan (Hanson) Seberson in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Rick graduated from La Junta High School class of 1979. Rick ...more

Edna Panter McLellan, 80, of Naples died June 9, 2010. Born July 5, 1929 in La Junta, Colo, she was the daughter of the late Sog. R and Marian Panter.
Edna graduated from La Junta High School in 1947. Salutorian of her class, she earned her ...more

07.12.2010

Mrs. Shirley Garlington dies

Shirley Louise Hicks Garlington, 87, passed away on July 9, 2010 at her home in La Junta. Mrs. Garlington was born on Dec. 22, 1922 in Buffalo, Okla. to Elvin Palmer Hicks and Clara Mollman Hicks. She attended schools in Kansas and Colorado and ...more

07.12.2010

Lonnie A. Milburn

Arthur Milburn, of La Junta, entered into rest, July 9, 2010. He was born October 16, 1936 in Englewood, CO. He was 73 years of age. Lonnie is survived by his daughter, Laloni (Ron) Johnson of Monument, CO, son, Michael Milburn and his life ...more

07.8.2010

Obituary for Mary E. Warren

Marry Elizabeth Warren, of Fort Collins, CO and former resident of La Junta, CO entered into rest, July 5, 2010. In Denver, CO. Mary was born, February 6, 1988 in La Junta. She was 22 years of age. Mary is survived by 4 sisters; Valerie Hernandez ...more

07.8.2010

Obituary for Ralph Schultz

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(719) 384-8200

Ralph Frederick Schultz of La Junta, CO, entered into rest July 4, 2010. Ralph was born January 30, 1920 in Springfield, MO. He is survived by his children; Karen Schultz and Carl Schultz ...more

Jacob Frederick Freidenberger, 88, departed this life on July 4, 2010, in La Junta.  Jacob was born September 4, 1921 in La Junta to Jacob & Evelyn Freidenberger. 
He is survived by his daughter, Lila (Norman) Bailey; grandchildren, Jeff ...more

06.29.2010

Mrs. Judi Wood dies

Judi Darlene Wood, 63, of La Junta was granted her angel wings on Saturday, June 26, 2010. She was in the arms of her husband in the final moments in their home.
A Celebration of her life will be Thursday, July 1st at 10 a.m. at the La Junta ...more

06.18.2010

Mr. Warrne Snyder, 86, dies

Warren Lee Snyder, 86, of La Junta, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be Monday, June 21, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church with Rev. Ron Skorick of the ...more

06.17.2010

Aloha Wolf services will be Monday at 10:30 AM

Mrs. Aloha Ann Wolf, 72, of Karval passed away Thursday, June 17th, 2010 peacefully at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, Otero County, CO.

Aloha was born in Colorado Springs, CO on September 16, 1937, the daughter of ...more

06.17.2010

Mr. Jay Tenn Grinstead dies in Texas

Jay Tenn Grinstead, 61, died in Lockney, Texas on May 27, 2010.

He was born on May 30, 1949 in Pueblo to Lawrence Edward Grinstead and Anna Laura (Scofield) Grinstead.

Mr. Grinstead was a long-time resident of Rocky Ford, ...more

06.17.2010

Mrs. Carmen Gamez, 55, dies

Carmen Gamez, 55 passed away June 12, 2010. 

She is preceded in death by her father, Ruben Silva, and her husband, Francisco J. Gamez.  Mrs. Gamez is survived by her mother, Carmen Silva Anguiano; children, Ruben Gamez, Jesse (Taunya ...more

06.16.2010

Mrs. Joanne (Geringer) Evans dies

Joanne A. (Geringer) Evans of Orchard City, age 74, passed away in the Horizon's Nursing Home Care Center after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, with her oldest daughter by her side.

She was born June 20, 1935 to Anna Lorraine ...more

06.16.2010

Mr. Steve Archuleta dies

Steve J. Archuleta, Sr., 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at his La Junta home. 
He was born to Antonio & Cipriana (Vigil) Archuleta in Todd, Colorado on January 26, 1932. He married Tomasita M. Gutierrez in 1962 in La ...more

06.16.2010

Mrs. June Magruder dies at 88

June Geneva Magruder, 88, passed away on June 8, 2010 in Greeley.

She was born in Timpas to Clinton and Lula West. After living most of her life in La JUnta and Colorado Springs, she moved to Greeley five years ago and lived an ...more

Charles Michael "Mike" Brann, 52, of Morgan, Utah, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010 in La Junta, Colorado. 
    He was born to Charles Rodney & Marjorie Ann (Doss) Brann in Monte Vista, Colorado on April 10, 1958.
    Mike graduated ...more

06.9.2010

Mrs. Betty Terry died

Elizabeth C. Terry, 89, of La Junta, CO, passed peacefully surrounded by family at St. Luke's Hospital, Meridian, ID, on June 2, 2010.
She is survived by her son, Michael R. Holbrook, his wife Jean and her granddaughter Victoria.  She was ...more

John Elwood Griffith, 74, died at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo on May 27, 2010.
He was born on March 3, 1936, in La Junta to the late Benjamin F. and Rose Mary Meters Griffith. He graduated from La Junta High School in 1954 and from Otero ...more

06.7.2010

Mrs. Joana Pratt dies

Joana L. Pratt, 76, left this side of life peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2010 at her ranch home North of Kim. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June ...more

Ernest "Ernie" Guerrero, 81, of La Junta, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center.  Visitation will be Tuesday, June 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel.  Funeral services will be ...more

06.7.2010

Col. James Taylor Jr. dies

Colonel James Taylor Jr. of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, died on June 3, 2010. Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 8, 4-6pm at The Island Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 12:30pm at St. Luke's ...more

06.1.2010

Ruth Hancock, 80, services Friday at 11:00 AM

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Hancock, 80, of Rocky Ford died on Monday, May 31st, 2010 while in the company of family members at Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Center - East, LaJunta, CO.
Ruth was born in Kansas City, MO on November 18, 1929, the ...more

Dorothy Denise (Winslow) Peterson was born August 21, 1910 and passed away on May 17, 2010 in La Junta, Colorado. Her parents were Dan and Maggie Winslow homesteaders at Hay Springs, NE. She had an elder sister Dora and a younger sister Babe all ...more

05.13.2010

Obituary for Joanne M. Olson

JOANNE M. OLSON
Joanne M. Olson, 73, of Yuma, AZ, formerly of La Junta, CO, passed away unexpectedly at Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs on May 11, 2010. She was born April 10, 1937 in Oil City, PA, the daughter of Nelson L. and Emma ...more

Obituary for Ralph E. Kopp




Ralph E. Kopp, Sr. peacefully entered into rest, April 26, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Nursing Care Center. Ralph was born, January 11, 1914 in Yuma, Colo
rado to George and Pearlie ...more

05.2.2010

Betty Zimmerman service Tuesday at 11 AM

Mrs. Betty Jo Zimmerman, 67, of Rocky Ford died on Friday, April 30th, 2010 suddenly at her residence.
Betty was born in Miami, OK on February 3, 1943, the daughter of the late Everette Amer and Josie (Waddle) Ewers.

She graduated ...more

04.29.2010

Obituary forJohn "Terry" Griffing

John "Terry" Griffing
Terry Griffing , 61 of Rocky Ford, passed away Friday, April 23 at Sangre De Cristo Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo after a short battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place with arrangements through the Johnson ...more

04.22.2010

J. Lane Brown

J. Lane Brown, 81 of Swink, passed away on Sunday, April 18th at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be Friday, April 23rd at 2 p.m. at the St Andrews Episcopal Church with Father Bernhard Ebert ...more

04.22.2010

J. Lane Brown, 81 passed away

J. Lane Brown, 81 of Swink, passed away on Sunday, April 18th at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be Friday, April 23rd at 2 p.m. at the St Andrews Episcopal Church with Father Bernhard Ebert ...more

04.21.2010

Jean Christianson, 81, services Friday at 11 AM

Jean Christianson, 81, of La Junta died on Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 suddenly at her residence.
Jean was born in Morehead, Iowa on February 3, 1929, the daughter of the late Rufus Adam and Gertrude (Blowers) Gray. She graduated from high ...more

04.20.2010

Gertrude "Trudy" Wallace

Gertrude "Trudy" Wallace, 95, passed through the gates of heaven and into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Pioneer Healthcare Center in Rocky Ford, where she had been a resident for more than six years.
Visitation will ...more

04.13.2010

Laura Barbara Boraker, services Friday, 1 PM

Mrs. Laura Barbara Boraker, 92, of Rocky Ford died on Sunday, April 11th, 2010 peacefully at her residence.
Laura was born in St. John, KS on March 14, 1918, the daughter of the late Guy Raymond and Emma Christine (Hundt) Berkley. ...more

04.13.2010

Eleanor Hancock, services Thursday 11 AM

Eleanor Winston Hancock, 89, of Rocky Ford died Monday April 12, 2010 at Pioneer Health Care.

Eleanor was born in St. Louis, MO on August 31, 1920, the daughter of the late Winston and Eleanor Gardner of La Junta. Eleanor graduated from ...more

03.22.2010

Bill Keck, services Thursday, 10 AM

Mr. William (Bill) Keck, 87, of Rocky Ford died Monday, March 22nd, 2010 at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, Pueblo County, CO.

William was born in Rocky Ford, CO on June 3, 1922, the son of the late Peter and Maria Christina (Bush) ...more

03.21.2010

Ramon Lucero, services Wednesday at 1:30 PM

Mr. Ramon Bernadino Lucero, 76, of Rocky Ford died on Friday, March 19th, 2010 while in the company of family members at Pueblo Care & Rehabilitation Services, Pueblo, CO.
Ramon was born in Tecolotito, NM on December 21, 1933, the son of the ...more

03.10.2010

Pauline Dietz, services Saturday in Ordway; 1 PM

Mrs. Alice Pauline Dietz, 91, of Ordway died on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 while in the company of family members at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Center - West, LaJunta, Otero County, CO.

Pauline was born in Ordway, CO on ...more

02.26.2010

Obituary for Ernest Gurley

Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home
921 Colorado Ave La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-8200


Ernest L. Gurley of Rocky Ford, CO entered into rest, February 24, 2010 in Fowler, CO at the Fowler Health Care Center. He was ...more

02.25.2010

Scotty Grasmick services Friday at 2:00 PM.

Gottlieb L. Grasmick, better known as "Scotty" passed away February 24, 2010 at Pioneer Health Care Center where he had lived for the last eight years. He was born in Wiley, Co. on January 3, 1908, the son of the late Ludwig and Katie Elizabeth ...more

02.24.2010

Obituary for Martha Castello

Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home
921 Colorado Ave La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-8200




Martha M. Castello

Martha M. Castello of La Junta, CO entered into rest, February 22, 2010 in La Junta, ...more

02.20.2010

Domie Sherman, Mass Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

Dominga "Domie" Rose Sherman, 88, passed away on February 18, 2010. She was born on Sept. 25, 1921 to Luz & Maria (Terrones) Hernandez. She married C. Frank Sherman, on August 29, 1940 in Syracuse, Kansas; he preceded her in death on August 9, ...more

02.19.2010

Obituary for Richard Romero

Richard Ruben Romero of Fowler, Colorado entered into rest February 17, 2010 at the Fowler Health Care Center. He was born to Thomas and Ofilia Romero January 8, 1934 in Aguilar, Colorado.
Richard is survived by his wife Charlene Romero of ...more

02.19.2010

Obituary for Elaine L. Schultz

Elaine Louise Schultz of La Junta, Colorado entered into rest February 15, 2010 at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born July 24, 1927 to Christian and Agnes Schenck in Cicero, Illinois. Elaine was 82 years of age. She is ...more

02.18.2010

John Tilton services Monday at 11:00 a.m.

John Albert Tilton, 77, went home peacefully with family and friends by his side on Feb. 17, 2010.
Born Sept. 3, 1932 in Boone, CO to Bert and Viola Tilton who preceded him in death. Also, preceding him in death: son Richard, siblings Darrel, ...more

02.17.2010

Gloria Martinez, 71, services Friday at 10:00 AM

Ms. Gloria Martinez, 71, of Rocky Ford died on Sunday, February 14th, 2010 at her residence.
Gloria was born in Wagon Mound, NM on April 16, 1938, the daughter of the late Andres Donciano and Pillar Mary (Sisneros) Martinez.

She ...more

Robert H. Pearson, 76, of Everton, MO and formerly of La Junta passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in Everton, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 10th from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010 at ...more

02.8.2010

Linda Grant, 63, services Tuesday at 2:00 PM.

Mrs. Linda Carol Grant, 63, of Rocky Ford died on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at her residence.
Linda was born in LaJunta, CO on July 9, 1946, the daughter of the late Ryley Judson Thomas and Zella (Ulery) Wilder.

She was ...more

02.1.2010

Jeanne M. Casebolt

Jeanne M. Casebolt, 59, of La Junta passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo. Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Fairview Cemetery.

Jeanne was born on December 1, ...more

02.1.2010

Diana Goebel, 56, services Wednesday at 10:30 AM

Mrs. Diana Marie Goebel, 56, of Rocky Ford died on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 peacefully at her residence.

Diana was born in LaJunta, CO on February 23, 1953, the daughter of Sam and Esther (Bauer) Eichman. She graduated from Crowley ...more

02.1.2010

Obituary for Guillermo Leyba

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








Guillermo R. Leyba of Rocky Ford, CO entered into rest January 28, 2010 in ...more

02.1.2010

Obituary for Joe Romero

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Obituary for Joe Romero

Joe Romero of La Junta, CO, entered into rest, January 28, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta. He was born to Manuel and ...more

01.29.2010

George L. Strain, services Tuesday at 2:00 pm

George L. Strain, 93, retired La Junta attorney, civic leader and Otero County Judge, died January 26, 2010 in Pueblo, Colo.
Mr. Strain was born July 13, 1916, in La Junta to L.P. and Coy Beavers Strain, attended public school in La Junta and ...more

Kenneth Lee Conley
September 8, 1943 - January 26, 2010


Kenneth Lee Conley, 66, of Aurora, Colorado and formerly of La Junta passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Denver Hospice Inpatient Care Center. Visitation will ...more

01.23.2010

Obituary for Larry L. Miller

Johnson-Romero Funeral Home & Grooms Crematory
921 Colorado Ave La Junta, CO 81050
384-8200









Larry L. Miller, of Manzanola, CO entered into rest January 20, 2010 at the Arkansas ...more

01.23.2010

Obituary for Denny Lee Rangel

Romero Family Funeral Home INC.

110 Cleveland St.

Pueblo, CO 81004

(719) 583-1313







Denny Lee Rangel, 39, of Pueblo, CO and formerly of La Junta,CO went to be with the ...more

01.20.2010

Obituary for Annette Graybill

Johnson-Romero Funeral Home
719 384-8200



Annette W. Graybill, of Rocky Ford, CO., formerly of Manheim, Pennsylvania, entered into rest, January 18, 2010 at the Pioneer Nursing Care Center in Rocky Ford, CO. She was ...more

Leola Delores Hanagan, 86, of Swink passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta, Colorado. At her request cremation has taken place and no services at this time. Inurnment will take ...more

01.19.2010

Elwin Morgan, 97, services Saturday at 1:30 PM

Mr. Elwin Lynn Morgan, 97, of Rocky Ford died Friday, January 8th, 2010 peacefully at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center-Nursing Center East, La Junta, CO.
Elwin was born in rural Morland, KS on October 9, 1912, the son of the late Coy ...more

01.18.2010

Anthony Dowdy, 27, services Wednesday

Anthony Allen Dowdy
November 3, 1982 - January 14, 2010

Anthony Allen Dowdy, 27, of Swink passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at his home. Memorial service will be Wednesday, January 20th at 1:00 p.m. at the Living Way Church ...more

Dorothy E. Pinamonte
November 8, 1920 - January 17, 2010


Dorothy E. Pinamonte, 89, of La Junta passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. At her request cremation has taken place ...more

01.13.2010

Obituary for Eddie Carrillo

Johnson Romero Funeral Home
719 384-8200

Eduardo "Eddie" Carrillo, of Dodge City, Kansas and formerly of Rocky Ford, CO entered into rest, January 10, 2010. He was born February 15, 1990, in Rock Ford, Illinois. He was 19 years of ...more

01.11.2010

Guy Spencer Burtis

Guy Spencer Burtis was born in Garden City, KS, the third son of Preston Arthur Burtis, Sr. and Bess Hopkins Burtis. He is preceded in death by his brothers Robert and Preston Arthur, Jr. and his two wives, Margaret Scholes Burtis and Jo Marilyn ...more

01.10.2010

Eleanor Milenski, services Wednesday at 10:00 AM

Eleanor Milenski, 97, of La Junta, died Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Nursing Care Center East in La Junta.
Vigil for the deceased is set for Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. and funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. , Wednesday, ...more

01.10.2010

Letha Brubaker, 89, services Wednesday at 2 PM

Mrs. Letha May Brubaker, 89, of Westminster on Saturday, January 9th, 2010 at Covenant Village of Westminster, CO.

Letha was born in Appelton, CO on August 12, 1920, the daughter of the late William Harve and Pearl Edith (Coffman) Heiny. ...more

01.10.2010

Ruthie Frye services are Tuesday at 10:30 am

Ruth Alice Green Frye was born July 3, 1926, in Casper, WY, to Custis Roe Green and Dorothy Prudence Ustick Green. Ruthie graduated from La Junta High School and attended Otero Junior College. She married her 8th grade sweetheart, Bill Frye, when ...more

01.8.2010

Rusty Markus service Monday, at 10:00 AM.

Mr. Rusty Joe Markus, 52, of Rocky Ford died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center, Pueblo, Pueblo County, CO.
Rusty was born in Mile City, MT on August 12, 1957, the son of Harry Lee and Jorene Edna ...more

01.7.2010

Obituary For Cecilia Sanchez

Cecilia Sanchez






Cecilia Sanchez, of La Junta, CO entered into rest January 4, 2010 at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford, CO. She was born, November 6, 1916 in the Dawson, New Mexico ...more

01.6.2010

Obituary for Alfonso Maynes

Alfonso Maynes, Jr. of Rocky Ford, CO, entered into rest, January 2, 2010 at the Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, CO. He was born to Alfonso and Lupe Lavato Maynes, January 1, 1961 in La Junta, CO. He was 48 years of age.
Alfonso is survived by ...more

01.6.2010

Obituary For Cecilia Sanchez

Johnson-Romero Funeral Home & Grooms Crematory
921 Colorado Ave La Junta, CO 81050
384-8200






Cecilia Sanchez, of La Junta, CO entered into rest January 4, 2010 at the Pioneer Health Care Center in ...more

12.30.2009

Gilbert Bryant services Tuesday

Gilbert Bryant, 62, of La Junta passed away December 25, 2009, West of Fowler in an automobile accident. Visitation will be held Monday, January 4, 2010 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Peacock Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held on ...more

12.29.2009

Clara Cleo Wadleigh, 90

Cleo was born August 31, 1919 in Las Animas County, Colorado 40 miles south of La Junta. Her parents, Clarence and Clara Reed were ranchers. Cleo was the seventh of eight children.
Cleo started the first grade at Higbee School. She later ...more

12.28.2009

Gene Wilson, services Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Eugene "Gene" Wilson, 79, of La Junta was welcomed home by Our Lord after passing away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 27, 2009. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel.
He ...more

12.27.2009

Reed Martin, services Wedneday at 10:30 AM

Mr. Reed Martin, 43, of Rocky Ford died on Friday, December 25th, 2009 while in the company of family members at his residence.
Reed was born in Omaha, NE on February 25, 1966, the son of Kent S. and Nancy Kay (Fowler) Martin.

He ...more

Howard Eldon Stutzman was born to Samuel E. Stutzman and Barbara (Slagell) Stutzman on August 17, 1929 in Hydro, Oklahoma and passed away on December 18, 2009 in La Junta, Colorado.
Howard was raised in Hydro, Oklahoma and attended ...more

Faye Irene Wauson, 79, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 27, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Peacock ...more

12.10.2009

Kenneth Lee Scott, 50 passed away unexpectedly

Kenneth Lee Scott, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at his La Junta home. Memorial service will be Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Father Bernhard Ebert officiating. Visitation will be ...more

12.9.2009

Carl Zimmerman services Friday at 11:00 AM

Mr. Carl Henry Zimmerman, Sr., 74, of Rocky Ford died Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 peacefully at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.
Carl was born in the family home in Clay Creek near Lamar, CO on August 6, 1935, the son ...more

12.8.2009

Gilbert J. Montano, Sr., 76 passed away

Gilbert J. Montano, Sr., 76, of La Junta, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Private services will be held at a later date.
Gilbert was born on June 29, 1933 to Tony Martinez & Mary Tafoya in ...more

12.6.2009

Ewell Hunnicutt

Ewell E. Hunnicutt , 86, passed away Dec. 3, 2009 at his La Junta home. Ewell was born on Sept. 26, 1923 to Earl & Edna (Price) Hunnicutt, in a dugout on the ranch his family homesteaded and later spent the majority of his life.
He attended ...more

12.3.2009

Sally R. Fagan, 79

Sally R. Fagan, 79, passed away Dec. 2, 2009 at her Rocky Ford home. Funeral services will be Monday, December 7, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Brian Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview ...more

Paul J. Whatley, 86, of La Junta, passed away November 21, 2009, at the Spanish Peaks Regional Health Care Center in Walsenburg. Per his request cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Paul was born on January 25, 1923, in La ...more

11.25.2009

Hiliaria Martinez, services Friday at 6:00 PM.

Mrs. Hilaria (Dona Lala) Martinez, 75, of Rocky Ford died Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.
Hilaria was born in Panaco, Vera Cruz, Mexico on January 14, 1934, the daughter of the late Jorge ...more

11.24.2009

Barbara E. Lance, 93

Barbara E. Lance, 93, of La Junta, passed away November 23, 2009, in La Junta. Funeral services will be Monday, November 30, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Brian Williams officiating. Interment will follow at ...more

11.24.2009

Juan Aragon, 93, of La Junta

Graveside funeral services for Juan Aragon, 93, of Swink were held Wednesday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in La Junta under the direction of Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home. Officiating will be Pastor Virgil ...more

11.23.2009

Curtis Byers, 47, services Saturday at 11:00 am

Curtis Dale Byers, 47, of La Junta, passed away November 21, 2009, in La Junta. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 28, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Las Animas. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 27, from Noon to 5:00 ...more

11.22.2009

Ann Bond services Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.

Annie V. "Ann" Bond, 68, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado following a long battle with cancer.
Born December 2, 1940 in Yuba City, California to Arthur Gilbert and ...more

11.20.2009

Mr Roderick Purviance goes to be with the Lord

Roderick Paul Purviance, of La Junta, Colorado went to be with the Lord, November 18, 2009. He was born February 18, 1929 in Perry, Iowa. Roderick was the loving husband of Helen, brother of Nadine, special dad to Vaughn (Terri) ...more

11.18.2009

Steve Guyton, services Friday at 11:00 AM.

Steve Guyton November 16, 1952-November 17, 2009---adored brother, son and friend died at home with hospice care, surrounded by his sister and friends early the day after his 57th birthday. Much beloved son, brother and friend: Steve was the last ...more

11.18.2009

Obituary For Gary Giles Payne

Johnson Romero Funeral Home
(719) 384-8200

Gary Giles Payne, 62, of Jensen, Utah, entered into rest, November 8, 2009. In Vancouver, Washington. Mr. Payne was a former resident of La Junta. He was born July 18, 1943 in Tulare, ...more

11.12.2009

Alfred "Faf" Salazar, Jr.

Alfred "Faf" Salazar, Jr., 62, of La Junta, passed away November 9, 2009, in Pueblo. Recitation of the Rosary will be Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. and the Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. with both services at Our Lady Guadalupe/St. ...more

11.11.2009

Elizabeth Irene Platt

Elizabeth Irene Platt, 62, of Swink passed away November 10, 2009, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born April 19, 1947 in Engleville, Colorado to Raymond & Evelyn (Montoya) Dominguez. She married Larry Platt on December 8, ...more

11.10.2009

Conda Lantz enters into rest

Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home
(719) 384-8200

Obituary for Conda A. Lantz




Conda A. Lantz of North La Junta, entered into rest November 8, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Conda ...more

Amelia Schmidt Nutt, 98, passed away November 4, 2009, in Pueblo, Colo. She was born June 6, 1911 in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma to Peter J. and Mary (Base) Schmidt. Graveside services will be Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at ...more

Marie Elizabeth Schulz, 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on October 22, 1918 in La Junta, Colorado to George & Amanda (Thompson) May. She graduated from La Junta High ...more

11.5.2009

Raymond "Trigger" Arguello

Raymond "Trigger" Arguello, 70, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 20, 1938 in Las Animas, Colorado to Raymond & Percy (Sisneros) Arguello.
Raymond had a ...more

Raymond "Trigger" Arguello, 70, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 20, 1938 in Las Animas, Colorado to Raymond & Percy (Sisneros) Arguello.
Raymond had a ...more

Allen Bair, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 31, 2009. He was born on January 2, 1916 in Clayton, New Mexico to Ben & Lenore (Riggs) Bair. They came to La Junta in 1924 in a covered wagon and remained in La Junta except for 6 ...more

Larry L. Madsen, 68, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009 at his home in Goldendale, WA. He was born on March 18, 1941 in La Junta, Colorado to Fay C. & Hannah (Porter) Madsen. He grew up in La Junta and graduated from high school class of ...more

11.2.2009

Barbara J. Marroitt, 63, of La Junta

Barbara J. Marriott, 63, of La Junta passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 30, 2009 in Florence, Colorado. She was born on June 2, 1946 in Lamar, Colorado to Harold Roy & Vada Mae (Best) Marriott. She graduated from Las Animas High School ...more

11.1.2009

Dr. Jerry Macklin, 80, died Sat., Oct. 31, 2009

A Celebration of the life of Dr. Jerry Milton Macklin, 80, will be Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 10:00 AM at the Community Presbyterian Church. Jerry passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009 at his home.

Jerry was born June 28, 1929 in Bryant, IN. ...more

Mavis Butler of Rocky Ford, Colorado entered into rest October 28, 2009 at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. Mavis was born in Timpas. Colorado March 27, 1915 to Henry and Hulda Olsen. She was 94 years of age. Mavis is survived by ...more

10.28.2009

Gerald Cummings, service Saturday at 2PM

Mr. Gerald Eugene Cummings, 70, of Monument CO passed away suddenly Monday, October 26th, 2009 at Memorial Health System, Colorado Springs, CO.

Gerald was born in Rocky Ford, CO on July 21, 1939, the son of the late Ira Ora and Velma ...more

10.28.2009

Leta Albrecht-Uhl, services Saturday, 10 AM

Mrs. Leta May Albrecht-Uhl, 62, of Rocky Ford died Monday, October 26th, 2009 suddenly at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.

Leta was born in Burlington, CO on June 23, 1947, the daughter of Russel Lee and Lolita Ann ...more

10.27.2009

Danny Torrez, services Friday, 10 AM.

Mr. Danny Torrez, 56, of Rocky Ford died on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 while in the company of family members at his residence.
Danny was born in LaJunta, CO on July 21, 1953, the son of Manuel Desiderio Torrez and Lola (Lopez) Torrez. ...more

10.25.2009

Barbara Baker, 87, services Wednesday.

Rocky Ford, CO
Barbara Anna Baker

Mrs. Barbara Anna Baker, 87, of Rocky Ford died on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 peacefully at Pioneer Health Care Center.

Barbara was born in Cheraw, CO on June 26, 1922, the daughter of ...more

10.21.2009

Ed "Sonny" Smith, services Saturday, Oct. 24.

Mr. Edward E. "Sonny" Smith, 69, of Model, CO died on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, Pueblo County, CO.
Edward was born in Rocky Ford, CO on January 3, 1940, the son of the late Earl Edward and Ada Grey ...more

10.18.2009

Viola Allen services Tuesday

Viola Mae Allen went to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus on October 17, 2009. Even though she will be missed, her family is rejoicing in the fact that she is in Jesus' presence and in His loving arms. Viola was confident in the fact of Jesus' ...more

Lawrence S. "Larry" Ridennoure, 84, of Prescott, Arizona and formerly of La Junta, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009 in Prescott, AZ. Memorial services will be held on November 6th and 7th in Prescott.
He was born on January 17, 1925 ...more

Velma J. Merrick, 81, of La Junta, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cheraw United Methodist Church with Reverend Tom Dudley ...more

Stanley W. Jebe, 84, of La Junta, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with ...more

Dorothy Vialpando, 58, of La Junta, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family, Bob, Virginia, Loretta and special friends. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, October 8 at 9:30 a.m. ...more

09.28.2009

Noberto Gabaldon, 83, of Rocky Ford

Mr. Noberto H. "Curly" Gabaldon, 83, of Rocky Ford died on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 while in the company of family members at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.
Noberto was born in Rocky Ford, CO on November ...more

Frank R. Bradford, Jr.
October 6, 1919 - September 23, 2009

Frank R. Bradford, Jr., 89 of La Junta, passed away on Wednesday September 23, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. At his request cremation has ...more

Mr. Howard James Paugh, 91, of Rocky Ford died on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 at theArkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.

Howard was born in Clay County, NE on December 23, 1917, the son of the late Peter and Mary ...more

09.8.2009

Jose DeLaCruz Martinez rites Friday.

Jose DeLaCruz Martinez rites Friday.

Jose DeLaCruz, 73, died September 7, 2009, while in the company of his family at his residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday September 11th at the St. Peters ...more

09.8.2009

Edward Theodore Jung, Jr. of Rocky Ford

Mr. Edward Theodore Jung, Jr., 64, of Rocky Ford died Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 tragically in an ATV accident at Saguache County, CO.

Edward was born in Rocky Ford, CO on December 16, 1944, the son of the late Edward Theodore Sr. ...more

09.5.2009

Jolene Holiman, 70, of Pueblo West

Jolene Holiman, 70 of Pueblo West formerly of La Junta, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, in Pueblo. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 9 from Noon to 1 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will follow at Peacock Memorial ...more

08.29.2009

Tammy Schlegel, 50, of Lajunta, died Thursday.

Tammy Schlegel, age 50, of La Junta, passed into eternity on August 27, 2009 at the family's home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2009 at Valley Community Church with Pastor Kurt England of Valley Community ...more

Mr. Gary (Mac) McBee, 68, of La Junta passed away Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 suddenly at the Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker, CO.
Gary was born in Great Bend, Ks. on February 25, 1941, the son of the late Howard Paul "HP" and Emma ...more

08.25.2009

Vernon E. Steele

Vernon E. Steele
June 19, 1933 - August 23, 2009

Funeral service for Vernon E. Steele, a well-known La Junta resident, will be held Friday, Aug. 28, at 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Sixth and San Juan Ave. Officiating will ...more

08.24.2009

Stella K. Stancato

Stella K. Stancato
June 28, 1909 - August 21, 2009

Stella (Sciumbato) Stancato, 100, former longtime La Junta resident, passed away August 21, 2009 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO. Visitation will be Wednesday August ...more

08.24.2009

Joe E. Lucero

Joe E. Lucero
October 28, 1924 - August 21, 2009

Joe E. Lucero, 84, of La Junta, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009, at the Fowler Health Care Center. Visitation will be Thursday, August 27th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Peacock ...more

08.24.2009

Charles Noel Barney

Charles Noel Barney
April 22, 1909 - August 17, 2009

Charles Noel Barney, 100, of La Junta passed away on Monday, August 17, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. A private memorial service was held Friday, ...more

08.24.2009

Barbara "Bobbie" Petramala

Barbara Petramala
August 19, 1936 - August 23, 2009

Barbara Petramala, 73, of La Junta, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, ...more

04.20.2010

In loving memory of Sadie Crouch

Sadie Faye Crouch, 107, of La Junta passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in La Junta with Dr. Rex ...more

04.8.2010

Obiturary for Lou Ann Lantz

Lou Ann Lantz of La Junta, CO, entered into rest, April 6, 2010. Lou Ann was born, December 29, 1958 in La Junta, to Richard and Conda Lantz. She was 51 years of age.

Lou Ann is survived by her father, Richard Lantz of La Junta, ...more

Richard G. Nelson passed away at Vista Grande Inn on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the age of 80. He was born the son of Otto and Esther (Linder) Nelson on August 1, 1929 in Denver, Colo.
Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. ...more

Eugene Randall "Gene" Turner, 80, died February 27, 2010, at his daughter's home in Oshkosh, WI after losing a courageous battle to a rare disease called Multiple System Atrophy.
A service took place at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes ...more

02.9.2010

In loving memory of Jerry Hawkins

Jerry Hawkins, former long time La Junta resident and business owner, died Feb. 2, 2010 at his home in Sequim WA after a short illness.

Jerry was born Feb. 4, 1934 in Bentonville, AR to Thomas and Margaret Hawkins. He moved to CO ...more

01.27.2010

In Memory of Lois I. Roberson

Lois I (Girard) Roberson passed away peacefully in Colorado Springs on January 9, 2010 after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 10 am Saturday, January 30 at the La Junta Catholic Parish in La Junta, Colo. Lois was born in La ...more

01.14.2010

Estella M. Purdy 1913-2010

Estella M. Purdy passed away quietly in her sleep at 1:45am January 12, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. She was just one month short of her 97th birthday. Estella was born in Rocky Ford Colorado to Theodore and Esther (Giles) Weid. Her father passed ...more

Marguerite L. Phelps, 87, of Laguna Niguel, California former La Junta resident, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009.
She was born to Cosme H. & Apolonia R. Lopez on March 8, 1922 in La Junta, Colorado. She married Captain William R. ...more

Ronald Gene Nielsen
March 21, 1936 - September 22, 2009

Ronald Gene Nielsen passed away peacefully at home September 22, 2009, following an extended illness.

He was born Ronald Gene Nielsen to John Nils Nielsen and ...more