Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Joshua Keith Kirby
Dec 21, 2022
Joshua Keith Kirby, 45, passed away on December 21, 2022, peacefully in his sleep in Westcliffe, Colorado. He was born on November 30, 1977, in Danville, Illinois to Theresa (Kirby) Romero & Fred Kochell.
Josh is survived by his wife, Amber Kirby of the Fowler home; daughter, Zavanna; his beloved dog/son, “Buddy”; mother, Theresa Romero; father, Fred Kochell; brothers, Fred Hansbrough...
Lupe Gonzales
Dec 19, 2022
Lupe Gonzales, 74, of Pueblo West, passed away on December 19, 2022, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 19, 1948 in La Junta to Marcelino & Tomasa Vasquez. Lupe married Benny A. Gonzales; he preceded her in death on June 17, 2022.
She is survived by her children, Ronnie Gonzales, Richard Gonzales, and Sherry...
Peggy Louise Horn
Dec 16, 2022
Peggy Louise Horn, 77, passed away on December 16, 2022, at her La Junta home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 28, 1945, in La Junta to Albert & Bertha (Robbins) Will.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will always be remembered for responding with “love you more” to her children and grandchildren and was...
Larry Lopez
Dec 15, 2022
Larry Lopez, 60, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2022, at his La Junta home surrounded by his family. He was born in La Junta on October 17, 1962, to Alex Sr. and Agnes Lopez.
He was a twin and the youngest of 12. The twins were born on their father’s 44th birthday which made the newspaper...
Jose G. Rizo
Dec 10, 2022
Jose Rizo, 91, passed away on December 10, 2022 at his La Junta home. He was born on April 5, 1931 in Jalisco, Mexico to Salvador & Epiffana (Espinoza) Rizo. He married Sadie Martinez on Nov. 1, 1954 in La Junta; she preceded him in death on May 19, 2012.
Jose became a U.S. Citizen on June 14, 1956. He worked...
Jean M. Fulton
Dec 9, 2022
Funeral services for Jean M. Fulton, 102, of La Junta will be held at the La Junta United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Lynne Tabb officiating. Interment will be at Ft. Lyon National Cemetery at 12.30 p.m. Mrs. Fulton died in Fowler, Colorado on December 9, 2022.
She was born a twin to Robert...
Ralph Daniel Round
Dec 9, 2022
Ralph Daniel Round, 85, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on August 4, 1937, in La Junta to Ralph & Blanche (Whitlock) Round. He married Lora Jane Snelson on July 29, 1956, in La Junta; she preceded him in death in 2013.
He lived and worked his entire life on the family...
Deborah Ann Canaday
Dec 8, 2022
Deborah Ann Canaday, 63, of La Junta was called home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She is at peace following her courageous battle with cancer.
Debbie was born on May 26, 1959, in Florence, Colorado to Everett and Patricia (Harrow) Babb. During high school she met the love of her life John Canaday, Sr. and they...
Vernon John Proctor
Dec 7, 2022
Vernon John Proctor, 62, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. He was born December 20, 1959, in Rocky Ford, to Vernon Eugene and Joan Wilda (Fraser) Proctor.
He attended grade school at Vroman and finished his school career at Rocky Ford High School. He graduated with the class of 1978. He...
Harold Ross Vance
Dec 7, 2022
Harold Ross Vance, 84, of La Junta, passed away on December 7, 2022, at the Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born in Akron to LaDene & Ellen Elizabeth (Ross) Vance on April 10, 1938.
Harold worked for Mountain Bell for 30 years; Continental Airlines for 10 years and the Coal Creek Fire Department for 20 years.
He enjoyed building rideable...
Robert James "Bobby" Perry
Dec 4, 2022
Robert James “Bobby” Perry was welcomed into Jesus’ arms on December 4, 2022, with his wife and daughter by his side. Bobby was born on May 5, 1961, to James Robert “Bob” & Betty Jo (Ewers) Perry in Rocky Ford.
Bobby was a proud Meloneer and graduated with the class of 1981. Bobby went to trade school for truck driving and...
Miguel D. "Mike" Encinas
Nov 29, 2022
Miguel D. “Mike” Encinas, 89, known lovingly as Papa, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, brother dad, uncle Mike, Mr. E, and Papa Smurf, returned to his heavenly home with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at his Ordway home. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and the love of his life, Christine, by his...
Abran Anthony Lucero, Jr.
Nov 24, 2022
Abran Anthony Lucero, Jr., 60, of Manzanola passed away on November 24, 2022, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on September 17, 1962, to Abran Anthony, Sr. & Maria Louisa (Romero) Lucero in Rocky Ford.
He grew up working on the family farm in Manzanola, where he lived most of his life and he graduated high school in...
Ashley Marie Paugh
Nov 20, 2022
Ashley Marie Paugh, 35, of La Junta passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2022, in Colorado Springs. She was born on January 2, 1987, to Larry Lee & Loretta Jean (Luckaj) Green in La Junta.
We’re absolutely devastated by the loss of Ashley. She meant everything to this family, and we can’t even begin to understand what will mean to not...
Pete Ramirez Lopez
Nov 20, 2022
Pete Lopez, 93, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022 at his Ordway home. He was born to Isabel Lopez & Dolores (Ramirez) Lopez on April 29, 1929, in Manzanola.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Antonia “Toni”; four daughters, Barbara (Mike) Passig, Arlene (Ray) Ornelas, Theresa (Bill) Rusher and Mary Lou (William) Jones; nine grandchildren, Andy Jones,...
Verner "Vern" Lowery Giltner
Nov 4, 2022
Verner Lowery “Vern” Giltner, 70 passed away on November 4, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on March 25, 1952, in Pueblo to Elmer L. & Anna (Furzi) Giltner.
Vern made a lifelong career in HVAC, starting at Elmer’s Sheet Metal working for his dad and ending at Armor Sheet Metal in La Junta.
He had three loves starting...
Theresa Jiron
Oct 27, 2022
Theresa Jiron, 68, of La Junta passed away on October 27, 2022, at the Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born in La Junta to Jesus & Mary (DeHerrera) Jiron.
Theresa was full of life, always happy go lucky and energetic. There was never a dull moment when she was around. She was always making you laugh. She was a...
Charles "Chuck" Hunt Flakes
Oct 21, 2022
Charles Hunt “Chuck” Flakes, 62, went to be with our Lord and Savior on his birthday. He was born on October 21, 1960, in Pueblo to Claude Flakes and Doris Edwards. Chuck was one of ten children and was known to be spoiled by all.
Chuck made La Junta his home in 1978 where he attended and graduated from La Junta...
John Robert Milenski
Oct 16, 2022
John Robert Milenski, 71, of La Junta, passed away on October 16, 2022, in Rocky Ford.
He was born on April 17, 1951, in La Junta to Victor Edward & Margaret Moneta (Stephenson) Milenski.
John never met a stranger. It was common to run into him out and about and be greeted with, “How the hell are ya?” He loved seeing people...
Donna Jean Mills
Oct 11, 2022
Donna Jean Mills, 62, of Fowler passed away on October 11, 2022, at the St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo. She was born on March 19, 1960, to Donald Eugene & Norma Jean (Fisher) Bowie in Canon City.
Donna graduated from Fowler High School. She loved her little dog, Rugger and taking him on walks to the park and seeing all...
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