Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Kristina R. Barela
May 22, 2021
Our mother Kristina Barela known as giggles by many passed away this Saturday, May 22nd, 2021. She was born on June 25, 1972 in La Junta to Jose Miguel & Rose (Zamora) Lopez; she was 48 years old. Kristina is survived by her husband, Elodio Vasquez of La Junta; children, Alexandra Barela and Jesus Barela, both of La Junta; sister,...
Vivian Pauline Ceniceros
May 21, 2021
Vivian P. Ceniceros, 61, of La Junta, passed away on May 21, 2021at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born on Feb. 20, 1960 in Rocky Ford to Abran & Maria (Romero) Lucero. Vivian enjoyed traveling to Roy, New Mexico to visit where her mom grew up in the canyons. She enjoyed collecting pigs, Spanish music, the color purple,...
Rebecca "Becky" Coca
May 20, 2021
Rebecca Coca August 4, 1951 – May 20, 2021 Becky (Roman) Coca, 69, was called home to our Lord on May 20, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born August 4, 1951 in La Junta to Anastacio & Nettie (Gonzales) Roman. She was the wife of Ernest Coca. They were married on June...
Raymond Anthony Rael
May 18, 2021
Raymond Anthony Rael (Wsk), 64, passed away peacefully from his battle with cancer on May 18, 2021 at his Rocky Ford home alongside with his family. He was born on April 20, 1957 in La Junta to Leroy & Victoria (Hernandez) Rael. Anthony graduated from La Junta High School and retired from BNSF Railroad with 40 years of service. Anthony...
Christine Theresa Gonzales
May 15, 2021
Christine Theresa Gonzales of La Junta, CO entered into rest to be with the Lord in Heaven on May 15, 2021 at UC Health in Colorado Springs. She was born on August 29, 1955 in Denver, CO. She was 65 years of age. She was survived by husband Charlie Esparza. Children, Jessica Esparza, of La Junta, CO, Lynette Nino of...
Joan Mary Woody
Apr 29, 2021
Joan Mary Irene Hopkins Woody was born on February 9, 1947, to Harold and Gwen Hopkins in the Blotz Hospital in Rocky Ford and died April 29, 2021. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1965 and attended a data processing school in Kansas City, MO. In 1966, she married Jake Woody and moved to Littleton and began raising...
Vera Grace Garrett
Apr 28, 2021
Vera Grace Garrett, 96 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her La Junta home surrounded by members of her family. She was born on January 3, 1925 in Olney Springs, CO to Joseph Dayton & Edithe (Glens) Conrad. The most important things to Vera were her family, her friends and her faith. Her favorite hymn was, "Come...
Miguel "Pete" Trujillo
Apr 26, 2021
Miguel “Pete” Trujillo, 76, passed away on April 26, 2021 at his Cheraw home. He was born to Jesus Maria & Soledad (Aragon) Trujillo Las Vegas, NM. He was a very hard worker, a great provider for his family. He worked all his life, ranching and farming. He worked for Nebco for ten years then moved onto the City of...
Tony Barcelo Hernandez
Apr 25, 2021
Tony B. Hernandez, Jr., 67, of La Junta, passed away on April 25, 2021 in Colorado Springs. He was born on August 21, 1953 in La Junta to Tony B. Sr. & Ida V. (Archuleta) Hernandez. Tony loved to fish and being in the outdoors. Absolutely loved the outdoor life; fishing, camping, hiking and was a ‘true momma’s boy’. He...
John Paul Archuleta, Sr.
Apr 24, 2021
John Paul Archuleta, Sr., 82, passed away on April 24, 2021 at his La Junta home. He was born to Antonio Avan & Cipriana (Vigil) Archuleta in La Junta, Colorado on November 14, 1938. John served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid fisherman, loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved his coffee in the morning...
Larry Dean Krugman
Apr 22, 2021
Larry Dean Krugman was born on April 8, 1948 in O’Neill, Nebraska to Edwin & Sarah Krugman. Larry, 73, was never sick in his life until he passed away on April 22, 2021 from the Covid respiratory virus. Larry was raised in O’Neill being the oldest of five children. He attended O’Neill High School where he played all sports and...
Geneva Marie Carrica Thaxton
Apr 19, 2021
Geneva Marie Carrica Thaxton, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2021 at the Fowler Healthcare Center with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was 90 years of age, even though she wouldn’t ever admit it. Geneva’s story began in Galena, KS on October 24, 1930. She was born to Roy & Anna (Greer) Snow. She had four brothers,...
Donald Wayne Hjelmstad
Apr 18, 2021
Donnie as he was fondly called by many led a full and wonderful life. He passed away at Bent County Nursing Home on April 18, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born to J. Magnar and Margaret Hjelmstad on February 1, 1940 in La Junta, Colorado. He attended La Junta Schools, graduating from LJHS in 1958. He was...
Pascual "Pete" Solis
Apr 14, 2021
Pascual “Pete” Solis, 78, of La Junta passed away on April 14, 2021 at the St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo. He was born on August 31, 1942 in Forsyth, Montana to Juan & Petra (Sanchez) Solis. He moved to La Junta in 1957 with his family. Pete’s parents bought a farm in North La Junta when he was 15...
Michael Joseph Cordova
Apr 7, 2021
Michael Joseph Cordova, 65, of Wichita, KS passed away on April 7, 2021 at the Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born on June 9, 1955 in La Junta to Ernest & Amelia (Romero) Cordova. Michael graduated from Swink High School. He attended OJC and earned his Welding Certification. Michael worked as a welder most of...
Pierre Aguerre
Apr 4, 2021
Pierre Aguerre, 87 of La Junta, passed away April 4, 2021 at Bent County Nursing Center in Las Animas after a six year battle with colon cancer. Pierre was born on September 23, 1933 in Rocky Ford to Pete and Noeline Aguerre. Pierre is survived by his sister, Lisette Sage; nephews, Mike (Kathy) Sage, Larry Sage; grandnephews, Tyler Aguerre (Ashlee)...
Melissa Marie Whatley
Apr 3, 2021
Melissa Marie Whatley, 40 of La Junta passed away on April 3, 2021 in Canon City. She was born on May 29, 1980 in Denver to Ferman & Bernice (Trujillo) Whatley. Melissa didn’t like staying home. She liked spending her time outdoors with family and friends. She like taking the kids to the movies or out to eat. Melissa liked...
Sharon Irene Wallace
Apr 3, 2021
Sharon Irene (McDonald) Wallace, 67 passed away on April 3, 2021 at her La Junta home. She was born on June 11, 1953, she was the 9th of 14 children born to William Robert “Bob” & Huldah Irene (Wright) McDonald in La Junta. She studied nursing at Otero Junior College prior to her marriage to Gary Wallace of Cheraw, but...
Nona G. Resel
Apr 2, 2021
Nona G. Resel, 85, a lifelong resident of Las Animas passed away on April 2, 2021 at the Bent County Healthcare Center. She was born on July 5, 1935 in Lamar to Ray & Naomi (Rich) Sallee. Nona was a great artist, who designed jewelry, painted with watercolors, made Christmas ornaments. She also enjoyed selling antiques which she did all...
Joyce Faye Hicks
Mar 29, 2021
Joyce Faye Hicks, 75, of Rocky Ford passed away on March 29, 2021 at the Pioneer Nursing Home. She was born on July 30, 1945 in La Junta to Henry and Eunice Morley. Joyce grew up in the Arkansas Valley and graduated from Manzanola High School. She married Franklin Ronald Hicks September 20, 1963. They spent a few years in...
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