Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
David E. Matthews
Sep 20, 2022
David E. Matthews, 74, passed away on September 20, 2022, at his Ordway home. He was born on September 29, 1947, in La Junta to Edward Francis & Edith Mae (Peltzer) Matthews.
He attended high school in Rocky Ford shortly thereafter he was called to serve in the Army. He was a Sergeant in the 1st Calvary Infantry, serving two tours...
Regina Marie Salazar
Sep 20, 2022
Regina Marie Salazar, 61, passed away on September 20, 2022, at her mother’s home in La Junta. She was born on November 4, 1960, in La Junta to Francisco E., Sr. & Lydia (Medina) Salazar.
She is survived by her parents, brothers and sisters.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be Friday, September 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of...
Dale W. Kesterson
Sep 17, 2022
Dale Kesterson, 94, passed away peacefully at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas on September 17, 2022. Dale was born April 27, 1928, at the Kesterson family farm 6 miles southeast of Fowler, Colorado to Roy and Dorothy Kesterson.
He attended Elder (Number 6) grade school, and Fowler High School from 1944 to 1948. He assisted with the operation...
Betty Ann Grasmick
Sep 14, 2022
On September 14, 2022, Betty Ann Grasmick passed away at the age of 84. Prior to her passing she had the opportunity to be surrounded by many family and friends who shared stories about her and what an amazing woman she was. Her life was definitely a life well lived and her positive influence was widespread across so many walks...
William Sigurd Olsen
Sep 12, 2022
William Sigurd “Willie” Olsen, 84, of La Junta passed away on September 12, 2022, at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. He was born on November 6, 1937, in Flagler, Colorado to Sigurd & Evelyn (Benson) Olsen. He was the first baby in the family born in a hospital (which at the time was the most modern hospital...
Kay Frances Russell
Sep 9, 2022
Kay Russell, 81, passed away September 9, 2022, at the Fowler Nursing Home. Kay was born on May 14, 1941, in Missouri. She came to La Junta in the 1970’s to teach at Otero Junior College, where she taught for 20 years. She married Bill Russell, the love of her life, in 1974. They were married for 44 years until...
Gilbert Groves
Sep 5, 2022
Gilbert Groves, 84, passed away on September 5, 2022, doing what he loved working outside on his farm and ranch in Ordway. He was born on June 22, 1938, in Manzanola to Clarence & Irene Groves.
Gilbert farmed and ranched in Crowley County, Kiowa County and Bent County for over sixty years. He worked long hours and worked hard. He inspired...
Muriel L. Morgan
Sep 4, 2022
Muriel L. Morgan, 95, passed away on September 4, 2022, at her La Junta home. She was born on October 8, 1926, in Short, Oklahoma to Matthew & Louella (Johnson) White. She married John H. Morgan on April 26, 1946; he preceded her in death on September 8, 1982.
She graduated from Muldrow High School in 1945. She worked at Gibson’s...
Peggy Ann Hammel
Aug 30, 2022
Peggy Ann Hammel, 84, passed away on August 30, 2022, at the Fowler Heath Care Center. She was born on September 6, 1937, in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to Lee & Hazel (French) Kline.
She was best known as being a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known for the love she showed to others and can...
Helen Marie Aragon
Aug 30, 2022
Helen Marie Aragon, passed away on August 30, 2022, at the Bent County HealthCare Center in Las Animas. She was born in Fowler to Daniel & Adelina (Montoya) Aragon.She worked for the Migrant Council in the Manzanola and Rocky Ford area. She also taught G.E.D. classes in Rocky Ford. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her kids and grandchildren....
Daniel Ray Dwyer
Aug 29, 2022
Daniel Ray Dwyer, known to many as Dan, was born January 15, 1951. He grew up in Leadville and continued to live in Colorado most of his life, including La Junta, Golden, Denver, and Walsenburg. Dan was both witty and humorous, often making those around him laugh.
Dan studied the draftsman trade and worked as a carpenter in his early years....
Judy Jeanne Hart
Aug 28, 2022
Judy Jeanne Hart, 72, passed peacefully at her La Junta home on August 28, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1950, in La Junta to Harold Melvin & Blanche Lucille “Judy” (Downey) Fawcett.
Jeanne attended Seton High School in Pueblo and graduated in 1968. She helped with the family business, Fawcett Office Supply. She was a member of Our Lady...
Maria G. "Lupe" Salazar
Aug 28, 2022
Maria “Lupe” Salazar, 85, passed away on August 28, 2022, at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She was born on February 13, 1937, in Zipiajo, Michoacán, Mexico to Bernardino & Piedad (Araiza) Castro. Lupe began her journey in the small mountain village of Zipiajo, Michoacán, Mexico. The stories that she shared about her village in vivid detail made you...
Shirley Elizabeth Walker
Aug 21, 2022
Shirley Elizabeth Walker, 86, passed away at her Arvada home. She was born on November 8, 1935, to Herbert & Callie (Ross) Shelton in Olney Springs. Shirley, also known as Moe, spent her childhood residing in Olney Springs, where she was a member of her high school’s glee club. In 1953, Shirley graduated high school. Three years later, in 1956,...
Sharon Sue Stinemetze
Aug 18, 2022
Aztec, NM-Sharon Sue (Harris) Stinemetze, 82, passed from this life and went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on August 18, 2022. Sharon had been living in La Junta, Colorado with her daughter Gara and granddaughter Audriana, following complications of two consecutive surgeries the first week of February. Her loving husband Gary was also present in La...
Victor Raymond Aguilar
Aug 14, 2022
Victor Raymond Aguilar, 38, who passed away on August 14, 2022, in La Junta. He was born on July 9, 1984, in La Junta to Reymundo & Alice (Madrid) Aguilar. He is survived by his mother, Alice E. Aguilar of La Junta; daughter, Aaliyah Aguilar; stepsons, Kristopher & Alex Sandoval; siblings, Renae (Gina) Aguilar, Angela (Javier) Aguilar, Arlene, Christine and...
Harry Allen Westbrook
Aug 13, 2022
Harry Allen Westbrook, 74, passed away on August 13, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born on February 15, 1948, in Colorado Springs to Franklin Earl & Frances Ellen (Ashlock) Westbrook. He served in the Army for 21 years, from Vietnam to Dessert Storm. He received two purple hearts, a bronze star and Special Forces. He is...
Josie Gutierrez
Aug 8, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Josephine “Josie” Morales (Palacio) Gutierrez, 81, who passed away at her La Junta home with her husband, Abe Gutierrez by her side. She was born on September 18, 1940, in Swink to Salvador & Nellie (Morales) Palacio. Josie attended and was educated through the West School, and...
Linda L. Adkins
Jul 23, 2022
Linda L. Adkins, 75, of La Junta passed away unexpectedly due to a car accident on July 23, 2022. Arrangements are pending through Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.peacockFH.com.
Bert William Huff
Jul 19, 2022
Bert William Huff, 84, passed away on July 19, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on March 22, 1938, in Las Animas to John William & Pauline F. (Spear) Huff. Bert worked constructions for many years and worked on farms. He enjoyed collecting coins and riding his motorcycle. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion....
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