Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Dorothy T. Soto
Apr 10, 2025
Dorothy T. Soto, 78, of La Junta, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Blue Stem Village in La Junta, Colorado. She was born February 17, 1947, in La Junta to Frank Fry & Mary (Montano) Tafoya.
Dorothy is survived by her significant other, Oscar Aguilar of La Junta; children, Doreen Chavez of Pueblo, CO; Donald (Arlene) Romero of Pueblo, CO;...
Rose Marie Grim
Apr 8, 2025
Rose Marie Grim, 87, of La Junta, CO passed away Tuesday April 8, 2025, at Bluestem Village in La Junta. She was born Thursday, July 1, 1937, in Omaha, Nebraska to Lawrence & Lucille (Wright) Loehr.
Throughout her career, Rose served as the bookkeeper for her family's car lot in Colorado Springs and also managed financial responsibilities for Junction 50 in...
Stella Faye Pennington
Apr 8, 2025
Stella Faye Pennington, 91, born on December 28, 1933, in Rocky Ford, CO, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family on April 8, 2025. She was born to Fred Andrews and Hazel Anderson Andrews in a farmhouse on the Morrison farm just west of Swink. When she was five, her father remarried and she was raised by her...
Loretta Atencio
Apr 6, 2025
Loretta "Lulu" Gwendlyn Leota Atencio was born on November 25, 1944 to Leo Nunez and Dora Atencio in Pueblo, CO. She was the younger of 2 girls. Due to her disabilities, Lulu lost contact with all of her family. Loretta was a client of the Arc of Pueblo when they became her guardian in 1980. Lulu moved to the Arkansas...
Joshua P. Ortega
Apr 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Joshua Paul Ortega
Sunrise: September 7, 2007—Sunset: April 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joshua Ortega, who left this world far too soon due to a tragic accident on April 4, 2025. He was 17 years old. He was born September 7, 2007, in La Junta.
Joshua was a beloved son, brother,...
Lavona Darlene Tyscka
Mar 30, 2025
Lavona Darlene Tyscka, 68, beloved school counselor and cherished grandmother, of Cheraw, Colorado, unexpectedly passed away March 30, 2025, at her Cheraw home. She was born February 1, 1957, in Las Animas, Colorado to Frank & Irene (Dodson) Tyscka.
Lavona was a proud graduate of CSU Pueblo, where she earned her undergraduate degree before going on to achieve her master’s degree...
Antonia "Toni" Whatley
Mar 30, 2025
Antonia Guadalupe Whatley, “Toni”, 74, of La Junta, Colorado, peacefully passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her La Junta home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 16, 1950, in La Junta, Colorado to Jose & Antonia (Pedroza) Moreno, and lived a life filled with love, service, and dedication to her family and community.
Toni was a passionate...
Gerald "Sonny" Berumen
Mar 28, 2025
Gerald Thomas "Sonny" Berumen, 70, born on January 10, 1955, in La Junta, Colorado, passed away on March 28, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend known for his vibrant personality. Gerald's kindness, fun-loving spirit, and outgoing nature touched the lives of many around him.
Gerald dedicated himself to working as an electrician for...
Betty Louise Widmer McCarty Chronister Steele
Mar 27, 2025
Betty Louise Steele, 96, of La Junta - Swink, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, Colorado surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 4, 1928, in Fowler, Colorado to Wilfred “William” Henry & Edna (Waddle) Widmer.
Betty attended school in Fowler until 9th grade. In 1942, Betty moved to...
James Charles Mulaney
Mar 23, 2025
James Charles Mulaney, 89, of Lamar, Colorado, passed away on March 23, 2025, at his Lamar home. He was born to James & Lotty (Crisp) Mulaney on July 27, 1935, in Arkansas.
James is survived by his daughter, Janeal Mulaney of Lamar, CO; grandchildren, Tara Dawn Mulaney of Las Animas, CO; Michael (Amy) Mulaney of Lamar, CO; Skyler (Mona) Mulaney of...
Charlie Apodaca
Mar 19, 2025
Charlie Apodaca, 89, of La Junta, Colorado passed away on March 19, 2025 in Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 10, 1935 in La Junta to Cesario & Benina (Zamora) Apodaca.
As we reflect on our dad's life, Charlie Apodaca will be remembered as a loving father, caring, and generous person to friends and all his family....
Mike Kelly, Sr.
Mar 13, 2025
Michael Richard Kelly, Sr., affectionately known as Mike, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, in La Junta, Colorado, at the age of 83. He was born on April 5, 1941, in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, to Joseph and Laura (Bergeron) Kelly.
Mike embarked on his journey to Colorado at the age of 18, where he began a fulfilling career that...
Derrick Isaac Ortega
Mar 12, 2025
Derrick Isaac Ortega, 21, of La Junta, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in La Junta. He was born Tuesday, December 2, 2003 in La Junta to George Ortega, Jr. & Christy Tarango.
Derrick was a devoted husband and father. He dedicated his whole life to his son, Mateo and his wife, La Teasha. He was deeply loved and...
Marvin C. Kibler
Mar 11, 2025
Marvin Kibler, 86, Passed away peacefully at his La Junta home on March 11, 2025.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel.
Recitation of the Holy Rosay will be Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with Father Joseph Matitu officiating. Both...
Sally Jo Kelley
Feb 24, 2025
Sally Jo Kelley passed away on February 24, 2025, from Parkinson's Disease. She was 75 years old. Sally was born August 31, 1949, in Sioux City, Iowa. She was the oldest of four children.
Sally spent her childhood in Iowa Falls, Iowa. She had many fond memories of growing up in a small town.
After graduation from high school, she spent one...
Paula Felicita Garcia
Feb 21, 2025
Paula Felicita Garcia, of Parker, Colorado formally of La Junta, Colorado, passed away Friday February 21st, 2025, at the age of 88. Paula was born August 11th, 1936, in Taos, NM, to Fermin and Maria Garcia.
Paula spent her childhood in Taos until the family relocated to Ordway, Colorado. When she reached the age of independence she moved to and lived...
Rodolfo Vasquez
Feb 14, 2025
Rodolfo Vasquez, 83, passed away on February 14, 2025 at Parkview Medical Century in Pueblo. He was born on February 15, 1941 in Durango, Mexico to Angel & Maria P. (Garibay) Vasquez.
For many years, Rodolfo worked at Western Foods in La Junta, where he was known for his hard work and integrity.
Rodolfo’s life was enriched by his close relationships with...
Lucille Ann Cordova
Feb 14, 2025
Lucille Ann Cordova, a beloved figure in the La Junta community and cherished member of her family, passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 65 in Pueblo, Colorado. Born on December 7, 1959, in La Junta, Lucille radiated warmth and kindness throughout her life, leaving behind a legacy defined by love, compassion, and unwavering dedication.
Lucille dedicated an...
William C. Piquette
Feb 14, 2025
William C. Piquette, 90, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025 at his North La Junta home. He was born on December 28, 1934, in Westcliffe, CO to Charles Edmond, II & Lucile Catherine (Falkenberg) Piquette. Bill, as he was affectionately known, lived a life filled with dedication to both his family and his profession.
Bill began his educational journey at...
Leonardo Romero
Feb 7, 2025
Leonard Romero, 82, of La Junta, Colorado, went home to heaven on February 7, 2025 in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Known by his family as Leonard and renamed “Leo” by his Inspiration Field family, was born May 12 1942 in Trinchera, Colorado to Jose George & Elsie (Maestas) Romero.
Leonard loved his family and followed his siblings around, always wanting to do...
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