Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Joseph Clarke Traynor
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...
Manuel Felix Campos
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...
Sandi Hansen
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...
James "Jim" Gary Long
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...
Jerry Casias
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...
Mary Helen Avalos
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...
Elizabeth LaVerna Korbitz
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,...
A.J. Quick
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...
Henry Theodore Freidenberger III
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...
Hebert Lee Conley
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...
Shirley Jean Davis
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...
William Keith Reynolds
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...
Michael Patrick Matthews
Jan 11, 2025
Michael Patrick Matthews, 58, of La Junta, passed away, January 11, 2025 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on June 27, 1966, in Pueblo, to Orley William and Rosalea (Deatherage) Matthews.
At this time no services are planned.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Stella Sedillo-Garcia
Jan 10, 2025
Stella Sedillo - Garcia passed away January 10, 2025 in Parker, Colorado at the age of 90. Stella was born on Sunday, November 10, 1934. She was born in St. Vrain, Colorado in Weld County. She was the daughter of Michael and Pauline (Cordova) Sandoval of Dacono, CO. She was the 4th child of 13 siblings.
Stella attended school in Frederick,...
Josephine "Josie" Medina
Jan 8, 2025
Josephine "Josie" Medina, age 91, of Las Animas, Colorado peacefully passed away on January 8, 2025 surrounded by the love of family, in the warmth of her home.
Josie was born September 12, 1933 in Las Animas, Colorado to Joe Muniz and Lucy Medina (Martinez). Josie lived most of her life in Las Animas. She was a member of St. Mary’s...
Russel G. Adkins
Jan 5, 2025
Russell Gale Adkins, 75, of La Junta, Colorado, passed peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2025. Russell was born July 21, 1949, in Rocky Ford, Colorado to William and Laura Adkins.
Russell enlisted in the Army October 23, 1968, and proudly served our nation until his discharge in 1971. During his time in the US Army, Russell was deployed to...
Stella Martin
Jan 3, 2025
Our beautiful mother and grandmother left this world to join her loved ones who went before her. While we are shattered, we know that she will begin a new life free of pain and the other challenges she faced later in life.
She left this world peacefully surrounded by her loved ones and was as beautiful in death as she was...
Marjorie "Marge" Alyne Britton
Dec 31, 2024
Marjorie “Marge” A. (Bowser) Britton was born Wednesday, April 10, 1940, in Swink, Colorado. She was the daughter of Sarah J. (Thompson) Bowser and Lane C. Bowser. Marjorie gained her angel wings Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the age of 84.
Marjorie served in the women’s army corp. before becoming a wife and mother. Throughout her lifetime Marge worked in restaurants,...
Alfred Ray Zumwalt
Dec 30, 2024
Alfred Ray Zumwalt, 81, of Swink, Colorado passed away December 30, 2024 at his Swink home. He was born August 6, 1943, in Lufkin, Texas to Frank & Corrine (Stele) Zumwalt.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Alma Mary Gutierrez
Dec 27, 2024
Alma Mary Gutierrez, 82, of La Junta, Colorado passed away December 27, 2024 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born November 21, 1942 in La Junta, Colorado to Jake Whatley & Ida Archuleta.
Alma is survived by her husband Arthur E. Gutierrez of La Junta, CO; children, Lorraine Gutierrez of La Junta, CO; Arthur Gutierrez, Jr. of La Junta, CO; Robert (Jeanette)...
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