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Obituaries

Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and

Loraine Harrell

Loraine Harrell

Jul 12, 2010

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 sisters. They farmed in the Groveton area for many years, using only horses and mules to farm...

Ben B. Lacy

Ben B. Lacy

Jul 12, 2010

Ben B. Lacy, 90, of Pueblo passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12th at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on September 25, 1919 to Raymond & Tempa (Taylor) Lacy in Wiley, Colorado. He married Fern Hendrix on May 14, 1939 in Holly, Colorado. Ben was a farmer, rancher, and a country music singer well known throughout Southeastern...

Loretta Ellen Blower

Loretta Ellen Blower

Jul 12, 2010

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 Osceola, Missouri to Archie A. & Bessie Ellen (Starner) Caven. She married Jackie D. Blower in April of 1969, whom preceded her in death in April of 1984. Loretta graduated in 1953...

Rick Arlan Seberson

Rick Arlan Seberson

Jul 11, 2010

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 worked for many years for Continental & America West Airlines in both McAllen, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona....

Shirley L. Garlington

Shirley L. Garlington

Jul 9, 2010

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 graduated from La Junta High School in 1940. She completed her educational career at Brown's Business...

John Smiley Collins

John Smiley Collins

Jul 6, 2010

John Smiley Collins, a retired United Methodist minister and a member of the Kentucky United Methodist Conference for over 50 years, age 86 passed away on July 6, 2010 at the Wesley Manor Retirement Community where he was a resident. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Vanada Kelley Collins; his two sons, Keith Collins of Chicago, Illinois and...

Jacob Frederick Freidenberger

Jacob Frederick Freidenberger

Jul 4, 2010

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 (Jaime) Bailey, Rick (Shannon) Bailey, Dave (Mollie) Bailey, and Michelle (Paul) Martinez; and eleven great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins survive....

Larry Delbert Eckels

Larry Delbert Eckels

Jul 1, 2010

Larry Delbert Eckels, 65, of La Junta, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2010, in Pueblo. A memorial service will be Friday, July 9, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel in La Junta with Reverend Rick Miller of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Rocky Ford officiating. Inurnment will follow at Fort Lyon National Cemetery with military honors from...

Judi D. Wood

Judi D. Wood

Jun 26, 2010

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 10:00 a.m. at the La Junta First Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Andy Albright officiating. Judi...

Emilio O. Gonzales

Emilio O. Gonzales

Jun 23, 2010

Emilio O. Gonzales, 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo. He was born to Hilario & Juanita (Ortiz) Gonzales in Las Animas, Colorado on August 8, 1931. Emilio enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Juanita (Jesus Rivera) Otero of Liberal, KS; Edward (Debra)...

Warren L. Snyder

Warren L. Snyder

Jun 16, 2010

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 First Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairview cemetery with Military honors. Warren was born...

Charles Michael "Mike" Brann

Charles Michael "Mike" Brann

Jun 11, 2010

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 from Durango High School in 1976. He was a master plumber and truck driver. Mike was an accomplished Fly Fisherman...

Steve J. Archuleta,  Sr.

Steve J. Archuleta, Sr.

Jun 9, 2010

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 Junta. Steve enjoyed fishing and watching his favorite football team the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a member...

Ernest "Ernie" Guerrero

Ernest "Ernie" Guerrero

Jun 5, 2010

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 Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Brother Chris Johnson of the Maranatha Fellowship officiating....

Joana Pratt

Joana Pratt

Jun 5, 2010

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 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Kim Cemetery with Pastor Greg Brown of the Kim Baptist...

Elizabeth Terry

Elizabeth Terry

Jun 2, 2010

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 preceded in death by her husband, Keith; her parents, Michael Joe and Ada Agnes Trainor; her son, Marvin E....

Alice E. Dunn

Alice E. Dunn

May 29, 2010

Alice E. Dunn, 90, of La Junta passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be Friday, June 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at The United Methodist Church of La Junta with Reverend Terilynn Russ officiating....

Paul J. Mascarenas,  Sr.

Paul J. Mascarenas, Sr.

May 21, 2010

Paul J. Mascarenas, Sr., 61, passed away May 21, 2010, at his La Junta home. Funeral services will be Today, Monday. May 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Reverend Richard Johnson of the First Assembly of God officiating. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home and Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of services.

Nettie Mcnutt

Nettie Mcnutt

May 18, 2010

Nettie M. McNutt, 89, longtime La Junta resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 18th at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center following a lengthy illness. Visitation will be Monday, May 24th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 25th at 2 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Dr. Rex Williams,...

Elvin E Ross

Elvin E Ross

May 12, 2010

Elvin E Ross, 100, of Rocky Ford passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be Thursday, May 13th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday, May 14th from 9 a.m. to noon. Graveside services will be Friday, May 14, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in La Junta with...

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