Anthony Rangel

Anthony “Ponce” Rangel of La Junta passed away in his home on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Delfa Marinelarena on September 11, 1959, in La Junta, Colorado.

 Anthony enjoyed helping people through his work as a CNA and Dialysis Technician. He loved to tease and bring smiles to his patients. His true passion was Officiating. He loved being a part of every sport he officiated, especially Softball.  

He found the most joy in spending time with his family and listening to music. His favorite pastime was watching sports, whether he was watching his children play high school sports, Texas Tech Football and Basketball, OU Softball, the Denver Nuggets or the Denver Broncos. 

Our family requests that you wear your favorite Colorado sports team clothing or colors for his services. 

Anthony is survived by his wife, Dee Rangel; and his children, Elizabeth (Daniel) McLaughlin, John Michael Rangel, Carlos Rangel and Ezequiel Rangel; grandchildren, Jeaveh Rangel, Daevion Oyer, Cataleya McLaughlin, and Jay'Von Rangel; siblings, Veronica Terrazas, Sarah Rangel, Ruben (Marci) Marinelarena and Alicia (Gary) Lucero; aunts; Cruz Rangel, Sally Ortega, Pauline Rangel; uncle, Karl Grasmick; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Sylvia and Domingo Rangel; mother, Delfa; son, Mark Quick-Rangel; aunt, Betty Grasmick; uncles, George Rangel, Tony Rangel, Benny Rangel, Robert Rangel and Johnny Rangel; niece, Dalina Flores; and nephews, Tino Ortega, Steven Ortega, George Rangel and Denny Rangel. 

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held Friday, December 27, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. with Memorial Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. with Father Joseph Matitu officiating, both services held at Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish in La Junta, Colorado. Inurnment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in La Junta. 

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.