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Obituaries

Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and

Edward Lee Peteque, Jr.

Edward Lee Peteque, Jr.

Dec 27, 2021

Edward Lee Peteque, Jr., 36, passed away at his La Junta home on December 27, 2021. He was born on December 29, 1984, in La Junta to Edward Lee, Sr. & Pauline (Mascarenas) Peteque. Edward was a loving and devoted son, brother, father, uncle, nephew, cousin and grandson who loved his children and family dearly. He enjoyed listening to music,...

William Nolan Likes

William Nolan Likes

Dec 25, 2021

William N. Likes, 49, passed away on December 25, 2021, at his La Junta home. He was born on November 5, 1972, to William Russell, Jr. & Linda Marie (Tyler) Likes. Billy was a gentle, kind and warm man to anyone around him. Billy served in the United States Navy for 6.5 years from 1990-1997. He then worked on the...

Dr. Bill Eugene Peters

Dr. Bill Eugene Peters

Dec 23, 2021

Dr. Bill Eugene Peters, 87, of Tucson, AZ, passed peacefully on December 23, 2021. Bill was born May 27, 1934, in Manzanola, CO, the son of Pete and Esther Peters. He was an All-American athlete at Manzanola High School and was recruited to play football at Colorado A&M where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Bill was a guidance...

Judy Ann Albrecht

Judy Ann Albrecht

Dec 20, 2021

Judy Ann Albrecht, 75, of La Junta was called home on December 20, 2021, at the Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born on April 19, 1946, in La Junta to August & Esther (Schwartzkopf) Lindt. As a young child she grew up in Sugar City and Ordway. She quit high school to help with her younger siblings. She...

Lucia Marie Arellano

Lucia Marie Arellano

Dec 18, 2021

This wonderful lady was born on December 28, 1934, in La Junta, Colorado. She was born again with Christ in 1980 here on earth and now has passed and has been born AGAIN in Heaven on December 18, 2021. Louise and Joe G. Arellano were her wonderful parents although her father passed when she was only ten months old. Having...

Benancio Ignacio Trujillo, Jr.

Benancio Ignacio Trujillo, Jr.

Dec 17, 2021

Benancio Ignacio Trujillo, Jr., 69, of Las Animas passed away on December 17, 2021, at the UC Health Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born on May 1, 1952, to Benancio, Sr. & Lorenza (Gonzales) Trujillo in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He married Mary Jane Trujillo on December 26, 1979; she preceded him in death on September 16, 2016....

Cynthia Kay Huff

Cynthia Kay Huff

Dec 17, 2021

Cynthia Kay (Rounds) “Cindy” Huff, 68, passed away on December 17, 2021, at the Center of Park West in Pueblo with her daughter, Heather by her side. She was born on May 6, 1953, in La Junta to Kenneth & Dortha (Carnal) Rounds. Cindy graduated from La Junta High School in 1971. Cindy raised her three children Cherri, Harry JR...

Ronald Edward Lucero

Ronald Edward Lucero

Dec 15, 2021

Ronald Edward Lucero, 62, of La Junta passed away on December 15, 2021. He was born January 30, 1959, in La Junta to Richard and Pearl (Mestas) Lucero. Ron attended school in La Junta, graduating in 1977. On July 30, 1979, he married his high school sweetheart Jill Trantham. Ron was a loving husband of 42 years. He and Jill...

Marjorie  Hiza

Marjorie Hiza

Dec 13, 2021

Marjorie Pfeiff Hiza, 96, passed away on December 13, 2021, in Fowler, CO. Marjorie (and her twin sister, Margaret) were born on March 5, 1924, in Fowler, Colorado to Frank and Maude Pfeiff. She was one of 10 siblings in her family. She attended a small country school, Lakeview, until high school. She graduated from Fowler High School. After graduation...

Paula Jeanette Stover

Paula Jeanette Stover

Dec 7, 2021

Paula Jeanette Johnson was born December 14th, 1947 in La Junta, Colorado to Howard and Freda Johnson. Paula was the oldest of three girls, sister to Peggy and Patsy. Paula always had a knack of doing things her own way which was clearly evident as she passed away on December 7th, 2021 at the Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care...

Billy Ray Tague

Billy Ray Tague

Dec 4, 2021

Bill Tague, 89, entered into eternal rest on December 4, 2021, at his La Junta home. He was born on February 24, 1932. He attended school in Springfield, CO until the 8th grade. He began driving a Milk truck at the age of 10. He did this for 4 years then he began working for T.L. Tucker out of Lamar...

Johnie Dombaugh

Johnie Dombaugh

Dec 4, 2021

Johnie Dombaugh, 73 of Las Animas, took his final flight into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2021, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He was born on July 12, 1948, in Anthony, Kansas to John & LaVonne (Huffman) Dombaugh. Johnie was born in Anthony, Kansas in 1948 and grew up on...

Vernon Gonzales

Vernon Gonzales

Dec 4, 2021

On Saturday, December 4, 2021, our world was saddened by the passing of Vernon Gonzales. Vernon's memory still lives and breathes, and his voice still echoes in the back of everyone's mind. Joe Vernon Gonzales was born on November 24th, 1970 and was the youngest child of Joe and Jennie Gonzales. He was born in La Junta Colorado. Vernon's passions...

Louis E. Perez

Louis E. Perez

Dec 3, 2021

Louis E. Perez, 55, passed away on December 3, 2021, at the Evans Army Hospital in Ft. Carson, Colorado. He was born on March 3, 1966, to Isaias Ernal & Mary Agnes (Trujillo) Perez in La Junta. He married Annette Martinez on August 22, 1983. Louis was a long-time member of Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish. He attended La...

Marilyn L. Mast

Marilyn L. Mast

Dec 3, 2021

Marilyn L. Mast, 86, passed away peacefully at her La Junta home on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born on January 14, 1935, to Ralph & Lillian Miller in La Junta. Marilyn grew up in La Junta where she worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as a stenographer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was...

John Anthony Mestas, Ii

John Anthony Mestas, Ii

Dec 3, 2021

John Anthony Mestas, II, 61 of La Junta passed away on December 3, 2021, at the UC Health Medical Center of The Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. He was born on October 16, 1960, in La Junta to John Anthony & Annie (Miller) Mestas. John attended Headstart at Lincoln School, where his fondest memory was him and his friends would pretend...

Donald Bruce Wren

Donald Bruce Wren

Dec 3, 2021

Donald Bruce Wren, 82, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2021, at his Rocky Ford home. He was born on August 12, 1939, in Scott City, Kansas to Clyde Russell & Sarah Ethel (Schoonover) Wren. Don was a faithful husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved 4 wheeling, camping, raising cattle, and attending sporting events for his grandchildren. Always...

Daryl Jay Fritch

Daryl Jay Fritch

Nov 30, 2021

Daryl Jay Fritch, 67, passed away on November 30, 2021, at his home in La Junta, of complications from heart disease. He was born on November 15, 1954, in Rocky Ford as the fourth son to his parents. He grew up in the farming/ranching community of Higbee south of La Junta. He graduated from La Junta High School in 1974...

Ronald D. Batdorf

Ronald D. Batdorf

Nov 30, 2021

Ronald Duane Batdorf, 64, passed away on Nov. 30, 2021, at his La Junta home. He was born on March 14, 1957 in Denver, Colorado. His parents were Duane & Elsie Marie (Cramblett) Batdorf. Private family service will be at a later date.

Jacob Earl Woody

Jacob Earl Woody

Nov 30, 2021

Jacob Earl Woody Jr. was born in Eldon, MO, on September 24, 1939, to Jacob Sr. and Norma Woody, and died at his home in Rocky Ford on Monday, November 29, 2021. Jake graduated from Rocky Ford High School and married Murlene Guyer Dery and then enlisted in the Navy. To this union, one son was born, Jacob Andrew. Upon...

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