Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Bernice Espinoza
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...
John Smith "Jack" Marshall, Jr
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...
Barbara Ann Powers
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...
Barbara Louise Rosales
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...
Jay Dean Scott
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...
Sarah Jane Damgaard
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...
Jessie Lee Redd
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...
Fidel J. Chavez
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...
William Edwin Karney
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....
Michael Earl Miller
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...
M. Louise Snelson
Mar 23, 2022
M. Louise Snelson, 89, passed away on March 23, 2022, at her La Junta home. She was born April 30, 1932, in Oklahoma to Gordon & Ethel (Pettijohn) Johnson. She married Ray B. Snelson in 1950 in Raton, New Mexico; he preceded her in death on August 22, 2011. Louise is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Gary) England of Littleton,...
Billy Ray Boggs
Mar 19, 2022
Billy Ray Boggs, 72, of La Junta, passed away March 19, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on July 19, 1949, in Ardmore, OK to William Lloyd & Lois (Earhart) Boggs. He married Michaele Marlin on December 4, 1971. Bill attended school in Ardmore, OK graduating from Ardmore High School. He then enlisted into the United State...
Victor Orlando Medina
Mar 17, 2022
Victor Orlando "Tip" Medina, 71, passed away on March 17, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on February 22, 1951, in La Junta to Victor Medina & Cecelia (Guerra) Medina. Tip worked for Medina's Construction, The East Otero School District. During his time in the Air Force, he did carpentry and so much more. He was a...
Carl Burch Ritter
Mar 14, 2022
Carl Burch Ritter was born October 15, 1930 in La Junta, CO to his parents Carl Porter Ritter and Avis Roberts Ritter who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Kay Ritter Ricken & Janice Ritter Matthew and special friend, Margaret Rush. He is survived by sister, Cindy Ritter Steele of La Junta; sons,...
James Paul Martinez
Mar 12, 2022
James Paul Martinez, 38, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2022 at his La Junta home. He was born on February 10, 1984 in La Junta to Ernest & Vicky (Hernandez) Martinez. James loved his animals, music and hats. He enjoyed cooking and helping people. He was a huge fan of the Las Vegas Raiders. James is survived by his...
George Sanchez
Mar 11, 2022
George Sanchez, 86, passed away on March 11, 2022, at the Pioneer Heath Care Center in Rocky Ford. He was born on February 21, 1936, to Simon & Julia (LeBlanc) Sanchez. In Rocky Ford. He is survived by his wife, Maria “Agnes” of the Rocky Ford home; children, Gil, Teresa (Kevin) McMillian, Lupe, and Christina Sanchez; grandchildren, Mario (Crissie Valencia)...
Dr. William A. Holm
Mar 9, 2022
Dr. William Arthur Holm, 84, passed away on March 9, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on October 18, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to William A., Sr. & Dorothy (Johnson) Holm. He married his high school girlfriend and from that union they had three children, Staci Winter Holm, Bill Holm, Jr. and Courtney Autumn Holm. William started...
Carla Cae Pirnie
Mar 9, 2022
Carla Cae Pirnie, 67, entered into eternal rest on March 9, 2022, at her Swink home with her family. She was born on August 27, 1954, in Champion, Nebraska to Milton & Inez (Nitzel) Grimes. Carla attended Jefferson high school where she graduated with the class of 1972. She also attended OJC for Esthetics graduating as an Esthetician specializing in...
Ramon Carrasco
Mar 9, 2022
Ramon Carrasco, 83, passed away on March 9, 2022, at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. He was born on July 31, 1938, to Carlos & Rosa (Bencomo) Carrasco in Chihuahua, Mexico. He enjoyed Bingo, loved to dance and his family was very important. He loved to work and fellowship with family and friends. He was very proud...
Ramona C. Roberts
Mar 7, 2022
Ramona C. Roberts, 70, passed away on March 7, 2022, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born on June 22, 1951, to Jose Patricio & Mary DeLeon in La Junta. She enjoyed playing Bingo. She loved all the Colorado teams, Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Colorado Rockies. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren. She...
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