Obituaries

Mar 13, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 7, 2025

Joseph C. Traynor, of La Junta, passed away on February 7, 2025, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, he was 76 years old. He was born on April 10, 1948, in Washington, D.C. to Francis and Martha (Walton) Traynor.

Joe is survived by his longtime significant other, Deb Kindle of the La Junta home and several cousins.

Service will be held...

Feb 4, 2025

Manuel Felix Campos, 55, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away on February 4, 2025 at his Rocky Ford home. He was born February 12, 1969, in Denver, Colorado to Albert Gallegos and Mary Campos. 

Manuel possessed a profound passion for auto mechanics that went beyond just an interest, it was a calling that shaped his identity and career. From a young...

Feb 3, 2025

Sandra “Sandi” Faith Clark (Goheen) Hansen, 75, of Cheraw, Colorado passed away February 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 27, 1949, in Belleville, Illinois to Herbert & Martha Fayth Marie (Lechner) Clark.

As an educator for many years in public schools, Sandi dedicated her life to shaping young minds. Sandi started her education...

Feb 1, 2025

James “Jim” Gary Long, 77, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away on February 1, 2025, at Parkview Medical Center. He was born on July 9, 1947, in La Junta, Colorado to Clarence G. and Marie (Morris) Long. 

(Full obituary to follow)

Jim is survived by his life partner, Janet McGaughey of La Junta, CO; children, Bradley (Tessie Adams) Long of Goodland, KS...

Jan 27, 2025

Jerry Casias, 76, passed away at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 30, 1948 to Rudolph & Eva Mae (Cervantes) Casias in Rocky Ford. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict and worked as a custodian for the United States Postal Service for many years.

He is survived by his sisters, Cinny Casias...

Jan 26, 2025

Mary Helen Avalos, 83, passed away January 26, 2025 at the Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas. She was born on January 5, 1942 in Trinidad, Colorado to Benny & Romona (Ortega) Gallegos. She married Gilbert “Mr. A” Avalos who proceeded her in death on June 18, 2006. 

As we reflect upon our mom, Mary Helen Avalos, will be...

Jan 25, 2025

Elizabeth LaVerna Korbitz of La Junta, Colorado died January 25, 2025 at the Bent County Nursing Center in Las Animas, Colorado. She was born March 13, 1930 in Watseka, Illinois to the union of Herman and Miriam Peters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin E. Korbitz. They were married for 49 years. She is survived by three sons,...

Jan 19, 2025

Alex James “A.J.” Quick, 34, of La Junta, passed away on January 19, 2025 at Anschutz Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on November 20, 1990 at Ft. Carson, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Todd and Robbie (Pryor) Quick. 

A.J. is survived by his wife, Mariah Quick of the La Junta home; children, Maisen, Lexi and Aiden Quick of...

Jan 14, 2025

Henry Theodore Freidenberger, III, 40, of Fowler, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on Thursday, February 9, 1984, to Henry "Ted" Freidenberger, Jr. and Donna Logie.  A proud veteran who dedicated a significant part of his life to serving his country, Henry exemplified the values of honor, commitment, and perseverance throughout...

Jan 14, 2025

Herb was born in Washington County, Ohio in 1946. He migrated to Colorado in the 1960s, where he met and married Mary Ellen Mosier. During his life, Herb was a member of the teamsters, a truck driver, dock worker, and shop foreman. What he loved most was being a husband and Dad to his 5 children, family was everything. He...

Jan 12, 2025

Shirley Jean Davis, 84, of La Junta, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at her La Junta home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 9, 1940, to Ella and Luther Sheldon in La Junta, CO.

She was married to Gerald Cummings in 1958 and had 2 daughters, Geri (Gary) Fagan and Amy (Rob) Anderson. Later in life...

Jan 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William “Bill” Keith Reynolds, age 87, on January 12, 2025. William was born on December 14, 1937, in Hoytville, Ohio, to Donald and Mildred Reynolds. He married the love of his life, Glenda “Tudy,” in 1955, beginning nearly 70 years of love, laughter, and partnership.

Bill was the kind of man who left...