Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Gaylord Sallee
Apr 29, 2020
Gaylord Norman Sallee, 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was born on October 20, 1949 in Lamar to Norman and Elizabeth Mabel “Libby” (Tyner) Sallee. He was a longtime resident of La Junta but had been residing in Fowler. After graduating from La Junta High School, Gaylord served briefly in the Army before returning to the Arkansas...
Lillian Joan Wilbur
Apr 28, 2020
Lillian Joan Wilbur, 88 of Manzanola passed away on April 28, 2020 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born to Robert and Clara (Vedsted) Land on February 17, 1932 in Rocky Ford. Lillian attended school in Manzanola. Lillian married Albert Leroy Wilbur on February 3, 1951. Born of their union was Carol Jean, Richard...
Bertha I. Encinias
Apr 26, 2020
Bertha I. Encinias, 58, passed away on April 26, 2020 at her Manzanola home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 21, 1961 to Alfonso & Perfelia (Atencio) Trujillo in Rocky Ford. She married the love of her life Ernest “Teto” Encinias of Manzanola and enjoyed 39 years of marriage. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Earl Keith Martin
Apr 23, 2020
Due to COVID-19 the following restrictions apply: A gathering of only 10 people or less in the cemetery is allowed. The family and the funeral home thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this difficult time. Earl Keith Martin, departed this life at his home in Swink, CO on April 23, 2020, after a long illness at 92 years...
Larry Kent Fisher
Apr 18, 2020
Larry K. Fisher passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 2:30 pm. His wife, Maxine, was at his side when he took his last breath. He was 78 years young. While we are shocked and filled with grief, we know that he would want us to celebrate his life instead of mourning his death. Larry was born on...
Deborah Louise Vigil
Apr 14, 2020
Deborah Louise Vigil, 56, passed away on April 14, 2020 at her La Junta home. She was born on June 9, 1963 in La Junta to Agustin & Gloria (Jiron) Franco. She worked and retired from the Veterans Administration after 26 years. She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. She enjoyed camping and being outdoors. She loved spending time with her...
Leonard Rule Vance
Apr 13, 2020
Leonard Rule Vance, 88, passed away peacefully at his La Junta home surrounded by his son and daughter on April 13, 2020. Leonard was born on June 9, 1931 in Akron, Colorado to Delmar D. Vance and Emma Rule Vance. His strong, pioneering family, including brother, Ralph, homesteaded on a farm five miles from town. He attended Star school, a...
Sharon Elaine Johnson
Apr 12, 2020
Due to COVID–19 the following restrictions apply. There will only be 10 people allowed in the funeral home at any given time for the visitation. The family and the funeral home thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Sharon Elaine Johnson, 85, passed away on April 12, 2020 at her La Junta home. She was born on January...
Theresa Gallegos
Apr 12, 2020
Due to COVID-19 the following restrictions will be enforced by cemetery staff: Friends will be allowed to attend the graveside service but those attending may not exit your vehicle. The family and the funeral home thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this difficult time. Theresa Gallegos, 62, passed away on April 12, 2020 at the Arkansas Valley Regional...
Shelly Hollenback
Apr 10, 2020
Shelly was born in Denver, Colorado and lovingly welcomed by Jim & Opal on September 23, 1965 into the Hollenback family. She passed away April 10, 2020 at Parkview Hospital. She attended North La Junta Elementary School where she made lifelong friends. Graduated from La Junta High School in 1985 and Otero Junior College in 1987. In high school she...
Eleanor Hope Pearson
Apr 10, 2020
Eleanor Hope Pearson, 93, passed away on April 10, 2020 at the Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas. She was born on December 18, 1926 on a farm in the Village of Delta, Nebraska, the oldest child of Fremont Forrest & Flora Elizabeth (Shell) Logan. As a child, the family moved to Colorado and lived on the Shell...
James M. Hindman
Apr 8, 2020
James M. Hindman, 78, of La Junta passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 21, 1941 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Roy and Irene (Roser) Hindman. James was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Hindman and Irene (Roser) Hindman, his sisters & brothers-in-law, Barbara (Kenny) Hutchins, Diane (Sonny) Adkins and his...
Dennis Lee Busch
Mar 29, 2020
On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Dennis Lee Busch passed away in La Junta, CO at the age of 64. Dennis graduated from John Mall High School in 1974. After graduation, he moved to California to learn more about the construction business but a few years later he returned home to work on the family ranch with his dad and brother...
Jesse James Bustamante
Mar 25, 2020
Jesse James Bustamante, 52, of Colorado Springs passed away on March 25, 2020 at Memorial Central Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1968 in Denver, CO to Robert Frank Bustamante & Tina Mira. As per Jesse’s request cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral...
Anthony John "Tony" Labazzetta
Mar 23, 2020
Anthony John Labazzetta, 74, of Kim, Colorado, passed away on March 23, 2020. Born in Patterson, NJ in 1945, he was known to all by “Tony”. He graduated from high school in 1963 and was honored to serve his country in the United States Air Force as both an active duty member until 1969 and the reserves until 1971. In...
Doris Jean Fellhauer
Mar 22, 2020
Doris Jean Fellhauer died peacefully at her home in Fowler, Colorado on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the age of 88. Doris was born on March 15, 1932 in Claude, Texas to Miles and Magdell Tyler. She graduated from Fowler High School in 1950 and married Edward Fellhauer in 1953. Doris dedicated her life to raising her 5 children. She...
Brennon Karlos "Flaco" Trujillo
Mar 21, 2020
Brennon Karlos “Flaco” Trujillo, 27, was tragically taken from us on March 21, 2020 in La Junta. He was born on February 16, 1993 to Shannon L. & Lorraine (Estrada) Trujillo in La Junta. At 15 years old he became what he did best a young proud father. He enjoyed many genres of music, he was a naturally talented artist...
Christopher S. Johnson
Mar 21, 2020
Sunday, June 21, 2020, Chris Johnson, loving husband, father, Papa, and devoted friend of many died at the age of 62 surrounded by his wife Monica, children, and dear friends. Chris was born on November 6, 1957 in Medford, Oregon to Dale and Alice Johnson. Chris’s family found their way to La Junta, Colorado where he attended La Junta High...
Josephine Julia "Judy" Daniel
Mar 16, 2020
Josephine Julia “Judy” Daniel, 82, passed away on March 16, 2020 at her La Junta home. She was born on March 1, 1938 in La Junta to Aureliano & Rosa (Garcia) Tapia. She was an avid Denver Broncos fan. Judy enjoyed going to yard sales, going to the park where she could be outdoors in the sun, she also enjoyed...
Robert Henry "Bob" Cody
Mar 11, 2020
Robert Henry “Bob” Cody, 92, passed away on March 11, 2020 at the Bonaventure Senior Living Center in Pueblo. He was born on September 14, 1927 in Sioux City, Iowa to Henry Edward & Loretta Marie (Lucey) Cody. He married Shirley Mae Vermilyea on May 9, 1953 in Sioux City, Iowa. Bob spent his childhood and attended school in Sioux...
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