Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
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...
Raymond Saenz
Oct 9, 2022
Raymond Saenz passed away October 9, 2022. He was born to Angel and Juanita Saenz on February 28, 1930, in Rocky Ford, Colorado.
Raymond went to school in Sugar City, Colorado and upon graduation from high school Ray joined the United States Army as a medic. He was sent to Korea where he served honorably attaining the rank of First Sargent...
Rachelle Kathrine Mae Oborne
Oct 7, 2022
Rachelle Kathrine Mae Oborne, 24, of La Junta passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2022 in Pueblo due to a car accident. She was born on April 18, 1998 in Denver to Kellie Kizer.
She was a devoted Christian and was Miss Teen Florida in 2017. She worked for the Southeast Health Group and the Fowler Health Care.
She is survived by...
Patricia Mae Luttrell
Oct 7, 2022
Patricia Mae Luttrell, 82, passed away on October 7, 2022, at her Fowler home. She was born on May 9, 1940, in Craig, Colorado to Guy Francis & Anna Mae (Kelly) Owens. She married Truman Lee Luttrell on August 23, 1969, at the Baptist Church in Craig, Colorado; he preceded her in death on January 29, 2020.
She worked as an...
Celso Gonzales, Jr.
Oct 7, 2022
Celso Maximino Gonzales, Jr., 47, of Rocky Ford passed away on October 7, 2022, at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora. He was born on June 29, 1975, in Tulia, Texas to Celso Gonzales, Sr. & Janie Alires.
He is survived by his loving wife, Shawna of Rocky Ford; sons, Michael Gonzales of Rocky Ford; Matthew (Jessica) Gallegos of Las...
Nancy Louise Rudolph
Oct 4, 2022
As the sounds of Amazing Grace filled her room and surrounded by her children, Nancy L. Rudolph, 90 of Rocky Ford was called to be with the Lord on October 4, 2022. She was born in Denver on August 28, 1932, she was the first child of Frank Russell and Norma Alene (Neal) Miller. Her lifelong friend and brother, Dick,...
Alvin Eugene Bender
Sep 29, 2022
Alvin Eugene Bender, 87, of La Junta passed away on September 29, 2022, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1934, in La Junta to Emanuel & Ollie (Romans) Bender.
Alvin was a member of his High School Championship Football Team. He met Mary Dona Fulbright after his service in the Navy and they were...
Fred Tabares
Sep 26, 2022
Fred Tabares, 86, of Pueblo passed away on September 26, 2022, at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on December 30, 1935, in Cheraw to Frank & Betsy (Ramirez) Tabares. He married Maria Eleanor “Helen” Blea on January 3, 1953, in La Junta; she preceded him in death on March 22, 1989.
He worked at NIBCO, feed lot...
Shirley May Walter
Sep 23, 2022
Shirley May Walter, 86, of La Junta, passed away on Friday, September 23rd, 2022, surrounded by family at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. Shirley was born in Higbee, Colorado on September 1st, 1936, to the late John M. and Edith F. (Bull) Blakney.
Shirley married Jack Walter on January 23rd, 1957, and they soon after started a...
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...
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