Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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.
Christine Chapman
Nov 28, 2021
Christine Chapman, 78, of Swink, passed away on November 28, 2021, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. Christine was born in Moro, Arkansas to Jasper & Bertha Bryant on June 21, 1943. She moved with the family to Colorado in 1957. Christine married Jerry Chapman on March 11, 1960; he preceded her in death on October...
Danielle Kimberlyn Roach
Nov 26, 2021
Danielle Kimberlyn Roach, 14, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2021, at her family home. She was born on February 8, 2007, to Kim & Joanna (Martson) Roach in Englewood, Colorado. A memorial service will be Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., First Assembly of God Church in Fowler, Colorado with Reverend Darryl Johnson officiating. Those wishing to do...
David Jay Reese
Nov 24, 2021
David Jay “Dave” Reese, 74, of Sugar City passed away on November 24, 2021. He was born on September 2, 1947 in Pipestone, Minnesota to Marvin and Florence Reese. In October of 1950 the family moved to Colorado Springs, CO, where Dave grew up and graduated from Widefield HS in 1965. After high school Dave went to work for Inland...
George Richard Ortega
Nov 23, 2021
George Richard Ortega, 81, of Swink passed away on November 23, 2021, at the UC Health Highlands Ranch. He was born on June 8, 1940, in La Junta to Maltilde & Mary (Aragon) Ortega. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enlisted in the Navy in Long Beach, California and did his tour in Alaska. He met...
Donna Marlene Honaker
Nov 22, 2021
Donna Marlene Honaker, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Cheraw on Monday, November 22, 2021. Donna was born August 2, 1933, to Robert and Catherine Garrett of Tulsa, OK. She is survived by her sister, Kay Killion of Tulsa, OK; son, Donn (Linda) Honaker of the family home; son Jonn (Becky) Honaker of Cheraw; grandchildren, Madellenn Honaker of...
Norman Ralph Fleischacker
Nov 20, 2021
Norman Ralph Fleischacker June 2, 1932 – November 20, 2021 Norman Ralph Fleischacker, 89, of La Junta, passed away in the family home on November 20, 2021. He was born in La Junta, Colorado on June 2, 1932 to Paul Ralph & Effie (Wright) Fleischacker. Norman attended school in La Junta, graduating in 1950. He enlisted in the United States...
John Milton Powell
Nov 20, 2021
John Powell, 79, died on November 20th at the Bent County Nursing Home after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. As per John’s request cremation has taken place and a family celebration of life will be planned at a later date. John was born in La Junta, Colorado on July 11th, 1942. He was a proud La Juntan with four...
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