Obituaries

Apr 25, 2022

Gregory Wayne Grenard, 59, of La Junta passed away on Monday, April 25th, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. Greg was born to Ruth Muth Grenard and Max L. Grenard on April 1st, 1963, in La Junta. He was a 1981 graduate of Swink High School where he was class president, and a third-generation attendee of Swink School. In...

Apr 22, 2022

Harrison “Mac” McCune, 96, passed away on April 22, 2022, at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway. He was born on February 15, 1926, to Vernon & Nona McCune in La Junta. He was a member of the Koshare’s and troop 232 obtaining his Eagle Scout. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy during WWII serving on the SS...

Apr 22, 2022

Peggy Jane Sinclair Allen, 98, of La Junta passed away on April 22, 2022, after a brief illness at the Crowley County Nursing Home in Ordway with her daughters and sons-in-law by her side. She was born on September 15, 1923, at home in Limon, Colorado to Alvin C. & Mary Evella (Welbourn) Sinclair. After graduating from Limon High School...

Apr 21, 2022

Paul F. Gonzales, 83, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2022, at his La Junta Home. He was born on October 26, 1938, in Watuors, New Mexico to Manuel S. & Mary Ursula (Martinez) Gonzales. Paul attended Swink School and was a self-educated man. He managed Montini Feedlot, worked at Nibco and Paul’s Tree Service. He was a member of...

Apr 17, 2022

Apr 15, 2022

Judy Ann Lewis, 75, passed away on April 15, 2022, at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. She was born on December 13, 1946, in Pueblo to George & Ada Lee (Cook) Franklin. She married Timothy Lewis on October 13, 1983, in La Junta; he preceded her in death on August 1, 1999. A graveside memorial service will...

Apr 14, 2022

Della Mae Merwin March 21, 1933 – April 14, 2022 Della Mae Merwin, 89 years old, of Rocky Ford, Colorado went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2022, peacefully at her home. She was born on March 21, 1933, in Thurston County, Nebraska to Robert E. and Lizzie B. Ferguson. Della was married to Roger Merwin on...

Apr 13, 2022

Judith R. Anderson, 75, passed away at her Kim, Colorado home. Judith was born in 1946 in La Junta, CO to AJ and Edith Anderson. She grew up in Kim, graduating from Kim High School. Judy continued her education at Trinidad State Junior College and Adams State College. After graduation, Judy taught on a Navajo Reservation in Arizona. During that...

Apr 12, 2022

Paul Albert Michael Romero, 52, passed away on April 12, 2022, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. Albert was born on October 23, 1969, to Joe and Alberta “Tina” (Vigil) Romero in Denver. Albert enjoyed fishing with his dad Joe and working outdoors. He was a great help in assisting with his mother and father's need...

Apr 7, 2022

Leonard Paul Yergert, 71, passed away on April 7, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on October 20, 1950, to Paul & Lydia (Miller) Yergert. He attended school in La Junta graduating with the class of 1968. He attended OJC and UNC Greeley. He worked for his oldest brother, Clarence on the farm in Fort Bent during...

Apr 6, 2022

Bernice Espinoza, 82, passed away on April 6, 2022, at her Rocky Ford home. She was born on April 7, 1939, Castulo & Frances (Graston) Lucero in Anton Chico, New Mexico. She married Delfino Espinoza on January 3, 1958. Bernice enjoyed cooking, family get together, taking care of her family and spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She enjoyed...

Apr 1, 2022

John Smith “Jack” Marshall, 94, of La Junta passed away on April 1, 2022, at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway. He was born on April 28, 1927, to John Smith “Jack”, Sr. & Melba (Reed) Marshall in Sterling, Colorado. He graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs. He then served in the U.S. Navy. He graduated...

Mar 31, 2022

Barbara Ann Powers, 92, passed away in the loving care of the Fowler Healthcare Center in Colorado on March 31st, 2022. She was born on February 8th, 1930, in Hampton, Iowa to Lulu Mae (Eitel) & C.S. “Pat” Hamilton, Jr. She graduated from Hampton High School in 1948. Barbara was married to Joseph Powers, II on October 3rd, 1948, for...

Mar 31, 2022

Barbara Louise Rosales, 70, of La Junta, peacefully went to be with Our Lord on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at UC Health Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. Barbara was born on August 27, 1951, to parents, Miguel Floyd & Viola Medina, Sr. in Pueblo, CO. She was a 1970 graduate of La Junta High School where she was a...

Mar 30, 2022

Jay Dean Scott left this earth for his heavenly home on March 30, 2022. He was born to Paul and Edna Bernice (Bee) Skinner Scott on April 17, 1948, in Fort Collins, CO. Jay never met a stranger; he liked everyone and would talk to everyone. He graduated from Swink Junior/High School in 1966. He joined the Navy in Dec...

Mar 28, 2022

Sarah Jane (Clawson) Damgaard, known as Sarah, mom, and grandma, passed away unexpectedly on March 28. Sarah was born to James Robert Clawson and Mildred May (Deason) Clawson on February 29, 1948, in La Junta, Colorado. She was the second oldest of four children. She was a wonderful, caring, and loving woman who always put her family first. Sarah grew...

Mar 28, 2022

Jessie Lee Redd, 96, was born February 6, 1926, in Borthella, Kentucky to N.A. & Callie (Ramsey) Pryor. She graduated from the 8th grade there. Jessie married Ralph Allen Bailey on July 24, 1943; he passed away in 1962. She married Bob Roberts in 1964; he passed away a few years later; she married the love of her life Robert...

Mar 27, 2022

Fidel J. “Joe” Chavez, 70, passed away on March 27, 2022, at the Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs. He was born on December 14, 1951, in La Junta to Fidel & Lily (Gauna) Chavez. Early in life Joe attracted attention as he picked up his trumpet and provided music to people through much of the Front Range. Many people...

Mar 27, 2022

Michael Earl Miller was born October 6, 1950, in La Junta, Colorado, to John and Patricia Miller. He grew up on a farm in the Fort Bent area, attending Fort Bent School and then La Junta Junior High and La Junta High School, graduating in 1968. He then attended Otero Junior College and the University of Northern Colorado, earning a...

Mar 27, 2022

William Edwin Karney was born June 5, 1930 in a little house on San Juan in La Junta to parents Hugh Joe Karney and Mary Bollinger Karney. He had three sisters and one brother. As a youngster he worked at Winter Livestock, La Junta Livestock and for Harry Welden on his ranch. He married Judy Steidl on March 15, 1958....