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Obituaries

Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and

Maria  G. "Lupe" Salazar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Lloyd Frederick Mueller

Lloyd Frederick Mueller

Jul 16, 2022

Lloyd Frederick Mueller, Sr., 88, of La Junta passed away on July 16, 2022, at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. He was born on August 8, 1933, to Frederick & Margaret (Lampe) Mueller in Spearville, KS. He married Judith A. Wright on October 25, 1958; she preceded him in death on April 3, 1996. He graduated from...

Anthony Rael

Anthony Rael

Jul 14, 2022

Anthony Rael, 51 passed away on July 14, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on June 3, 1971, to Bruce & Ruby (Rael) Multaup. He is survived by his two children; siblings, Diana Mendez of California; Judy Martinez of Colorado Springs; Cosme Mendez of La Junta; Henry Mendez of La Junta; aunts, Mary DeHerrera of Denver; Rebecca...

Ruby Rael

Ruby Rael

Jul 14, 2022

Ruby Rael, 87 of La Junta passed away on July 14, 2022, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born on July 24, 1934, in Ft. Collins to Fermin & Eloisa Alcia (Padilla) Rael. She worked at the El Camino Restaurant for several years. Also worked for the East Otero School district for several years....

Darlene Annette Moench

Darlene Annette Moench

Jul 10, 2022

Darlene Annette Moench, 64, of La Junta passed away on July 10, 2022, at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. She was born on July 26, 1957, in Denver to Gordon & Helen (Lucero) Moench. Darlene was a generous spirit who always found time to volunteer or sit and comfort a friend. A special person with a strong...

Maria "Sadie" Zenaida Sandoval

Maria "Sadie" Zenaida Sandoval

Jul 6, 2022

Maria “Sadie” Zenaida Sandoval February 22, 1930 – July 6, 2022 Sadie Sandoval 92, of Ordway, Colorado passed away on July 6th 2022 at Crowley County Nursing Center. She was born February 22nd 1930 in Villanueva, New Mexico to Domingo and Julia (Roybal) Chavez. Sadie was a loving wife to Bennie Sandoval and mother to Benjamin, Susie, Teresa and Raymond....

Eldon Dean Gierhan

Eldon Dean Gierhan

Jun 19, 2022

Eldon Dean Gierhan, 86, passed away on June 19, 2022, at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on January 7, 1936, in Gresham, Nebraska to Otto & Esther (Schuknecht) Gierhan. He graduated Valedictorian from Gresham High School in 1953, graduated with honors from Kearney College in 1957, and achieved a master’s degree in Business and Education. Eldon...

Benny Alvino Gonzales

Benny Alvino Gonzales

Jun 17, 2022

Benny Alvino Gonzales, 75, of Pueblo West, passed away on June 17, 2022, at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on March 1, 1947, in La Junta to John & Ida (Archuleta) Gonzales. He served in the U.S Army from 1965 to 1968. He worked for many years with the BNSF and eventually retired as a machine...

Gary Michael Mcdonald

Gary Michael Mcdonald

Jun 14, 2022

Gary Michael (Mike) McDonald, 67, passed away on June 14, 2022, at his home in Amarillo, Texas, where he lived with his nephew Jason McDonald and his family. He was born to William Robert (Bob) and Huldah McDonald in LaJunta, Colorado on November 18th, 1954. He married Dora Mae Fulton on October 6, 1973. He joined the U.S. Navy in...

Shirley Mae Cody

Shirley Mae Cody

Jun 8, 2022

Shirley Mae Cody passed away June 8, 2022, at the Palmilla Senior Living Center, Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 90. She was born January 14, 1932, to Abram Squire Vermilyea and Ruth Berniece Montogomery in Luton, Iowa. She attended schools in Luton, skipping 8th grade and graduating in 1949. She was on the high school girls’ basketball team all...

Walter Ray Wilson, Jr.

Walter Ray Wilson, Jr.

Jun 5, 2022

Walter Ray Wilson, Jr., 67, passed away on June 5, 2022, at his Olney Springs home. He was born on September 14, 1954, in National City, California to Walter Ray, Sr. & Welcome Opal (Vlach) Wilson. He attended schools in Ordway, La Junta and Pueblo. Walter loved the outdoors. Over time he enjoyed back packing, hunting, fishing, water skiing and...

Andrita "Ann" Medina Orosco

Andrita "Ann" Medina Orosco

Jun 5, 2022

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Andrita “Ann” Medina Orosco, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 89. Ann (also known as “Annie”) was born on October 10, 1932, in Holman, New Mexico to Jose Miguel Arsenio “Mike” Medina and Maria Salazar. Ann had a passion for taking care of others. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s...

Joshua David Beck

Joshua David Beck

Jun 3, 2022

Joshua David Beck, 35 passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. A Celebration of Joshua's life will be Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at his residence. Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

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