Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Robert "Bob" Thelin
Mar 9, 2010
Bob Thelin passed away suddenly on March 9, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Bob was born in Foochow, China to missionary parents on January 11, 1935. He spent his formative years in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he graduated from high school in 1952. He graduated...
Andrew K. Dyett
Mar 5, 2010
Andrew K. Dyett, 60, of Pueblo passed away Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Pueblo Community Living Center. He was born on Nov. 9, 1949 in Rock Springs, WY. Andrew served in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1972. He also worked as a postal carrier for many years. A graveside service will be Tuesday, March 16, 2010,...
Conrado R. Jimenez
Mar 5, 2010
Conrado R. Jimenez, 78, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010 at his La Junta home. He was born on May 5, 1931 in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico to Zelerino & Carmen (Rodriguez) Jimenez. He married Maria C. Andrade Soto in El Paso, Texas. Conrado is survived by wife, Maria C. Andrade of the La Junta home; brothers, Andres, Charelo,...
Nasario Guerrero
Mar 3, 2010
Nasario Guerrero, 83, of Pueblo and formerly of La Junta passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at his Pueblo home. He was born on August 3, 1926 in La Junta, Colorado to Tiburcio & Apolinara (Pacheco) Guerrero. He is survived by his children, Maryann, Grabel, Bernice, Jennie, Virginia, Jimmy and Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Gerald B. Casebolt
Mar 1, 2010
Gerald “Jerry” Casebolt, 64, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 1st at his La Junta home. He was born on August 20, 1945 in Weiser, Idaho to Howard & Evelyn (Dillon) Casebolt. Jerry grew up on a farm in Cheraw where he attended 12 years of school; graduating in 1963. He enjoyed playing basketball and football for the Cheraw Wolverines. Jerry...
Roy M. Reed
Mar 1, 2010
Roy M. Reed, 69, passed away Monday, March 1st at his La Junta home. He was born on February 19, 1941 in La Junta, Colorado to the late George & Mary Reed. Roy Reed built adobe for Bent’s Fort and ran a construction company for many years. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Reed; his brothers, George Reed and...
Naomi Joanne Scobee
Feb 26, 2010
Naomi Joanne Scobee, 71, passed away Feb. 26, 2010, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born to Willie L. & Naomi E. (Howard) Gibson on March 16, 1938 in Allegheny County, Virginia. Joanne enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. She was a loving mother & grandmother and will be greatly missed. Joanne is survived by her husband,...
Mercedes Cruz Cardenas
Feb 24, 2010
Mercedes Cruz Cardenas, 49, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in Nuebo Ideal, Durango, Mexico. She was born on May 3, 1960 to Jose Andres & Maria Guadalupe (Castro) Salazar in La Junta. She married Cecilio Cardenas on March 5, 1980 in La Junta. Mercedes is survived by her husband, Cecilio of the family home; children Bernardino Miguel Cardenas...
Don Dean
Feb 23, 2010
Don Dean, 81, passed away Feb. 23, 2010, at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. He was born to Robert & Velma (Miller) Dean on August 8, 1928 in Burlington, Kansas. He married Barbara Austin Miller on January 10, 1965 in La Junta. Mr. Dean was an active member of the Faith Assembly of God Church in Rocky...
Kelly Stedman
Feb 21, 2010
Kelly Stedman, 74, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at his La Junta home. He was born on October 22, 1935 to Warren & Alice (White) Stedman in Summerfield, Kansas. He married Marcella White on January 16, 1957 in Wetmore, Kansas. Kelly was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a barber for 40 years in...
Donie Rose Sherman
Feb 18, 2010
Dominga “Domie” Rose Sherman, 88, passed away on February 18, 2010. She was born on Sept. 25, 1921 to Luz & Maria (Terrones) Hernandez. She married C. Frank Sherman, on August 29, 1940 in Syracuse, Kansas; he preceded her in death on August 9, 1984. Domie is survived by daughters, Millie Sherman of Tyler, TX, Rose Marie (Toby) Manzanares of...
John A. Tilton
Feb 17, 2010
John Albert Tilton, 77, went home peacefully with family and friends by his side on Feb. 17, 2010. Born Sept. 3, 1932 in Boone, CO to Bert and Viola Tilton who preceded him in death. Also, preceding him in death: son Richard, siblings Darrel, Ray, David, Edith. Graduated from Boone High School participated in football, Golden Gloves Boxing. He was...
Robert H. Pearson
Feb 2, 2010
Robert H. Pearson, 76, of Everton, MO and formerly of La Junta passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in Everton, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 10th from 5 to 7 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Reverend M.J. Romano of the First Presbyterian Church...
Jeanne M. Casebolt
Jan 30, 2010
Jeanne M. Casebolt, 59, of La Junta passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo. Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Fairview Cemetery. Jeanne was born on December 1, 1950 in La Junta, Colorado to James H. & Martha L. (Willhoite) Baldridge. She married Walter L. Casebolt on...
Kenneth Lee Conley
Jan 26, 2010
Kenneth Lee Conley, 66, of Aurora, Colorado and formerly of La Junta passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Denver Hospice Inpatient Care Center. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 30, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Interment...
George L. Strain, Sr.
Jan 26, 2010
George L. Strain, 93, retired La Junta attorney, civic leader and Otero County Judge, died January 26, 2010 in Pueblo, Colo. Mr. Strain was born July 13, 1916, in La Junta to L.P. and Coy Beavers Strain, attended public school in La Junta and graduated from La Junta High School in 1934. He went on to graduate from the University...
Dorothy E. Pinamonte
Jan 17, 2010
Dorothy E. Pinamonte, 89, of La Junta passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. At her request cremation has taken place and no services at this time. Dorothy was born on November 8, 1920 in Westfield, Mass to Frank & Olive (Lincoln) Hilbert. She married Bruno Pinamonte in 1947 in Brunswick, Maine. She...
Leola Delores Hanagan
Jan 16, 2010
Leola Delores Hanagan, 86, of Swink passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta, Colorado. At her request cremation has taken place and no services at this time. Inurnment will take place at the Oakdale Memorial Gardens in Davenport, IA. Mrs. Hanagan was born on December 12, 1923 in Manzanola,...
Betty L. Van Buskirk
Jan 15, 2010
Betty L. Van Buskirk, 80, of La Junta passed away on Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. At her request cremation has taken place and no services at this time. Betty was born on September 4, 1929 in Pierceville, Kansas to John F. & Minnie M. (Bates) Husband. She married Joseph M. Van Buskirk, he...
Anthony Allen Dowdy
Jan 14, 2010
Anthony Allen Dowdy, 27, of Swink passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at his home. Memorial service will be Wednesday, January 20th at 1:00 p.m. at the Living Way Church with Reverend Calvin Kennedy officiating. Anthony was born on November 3, 1982 in La Junta, Colorado to George Russell & Virginia Diane (Higbee) Dowdy, Jr. Anthony was well loved...
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