Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Kenneth William Campbell
Jun 2, 2020
Kenneth William Campbell, 69, of La Junta passed away on June 2, 2020 at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care in Pueblo. He was born on July 20, 1950 in Denver to Kenneth & Harriet (Kimble) Campbell. Kenneth was raised in La Junta and was active in 4-H alongside his parents. He served in the U.S. Air Force....
Jose Llaca-Ornelas
May 30, 2020
Jose Llaca-Ornelas, 70 of La Junta passed away on May 30, 2020 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on July 5, 1949 in Juarez, Mexico to Jose Guadalupe Llaca-Venegas & Felicitas Lucero-Ornelas. Jose came to Colorado in the early 1980’s and made his home in Manazanola for over 20 years where he worked as a laborer...
Richard Eugene "Dick" Marchant
May 30, 2020
Richard Eugene “Dick” Marchant, 76, passed away blessedly, in his sleep on May 30, 2020 at his Las Animas home from type II diabetes which had become severe the last three years of his life. Dick was born on October 5, 1943, in Coalville, Utah to Albert Harper & Ann Eva Elizabeth (Scheel) Marchant. Dick had over twenty years of...
Alma Jane "Janie" Lewis
May 28, 2020
Alma Jane “Janie” Lewis, 89, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020 in Broomfield, Colorado. Alma was born on June 27, 1930 in La Junta, to John and Erma (Howell) Inskeep. Alma married Charlie Lewis in 1993. Alma loved all animals. She raised her own goats and took great care of them. She also loved taking care of her horses...
Nelda Corrine Ridley
May 27, 2020
Nelda Corrine Ridley, 85, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020 in Johnstown, Colorado. Nelda was born on August 10, 1934 in Simla, Colorado to Ray and Ola (Slieger) Harper. She is survived by her children, Duane (Linda) Forbes of Lamar, CO and Deana Dianna (Russell) Elliott of Karval, CO; grandchildren, Keith (Darci) Crow of Firestone, CO; Cody Crow, Garrett...
J.R. Hollingsworth
May 21, 2020
J.R. Hollingsworth, 85, passed away on May 21, 2020 at his Rocky Ford home. He was born on August 14, 1934 in Crandall, Mississippi to Olin & Rosalee (Harrington) Hollingsworth. He married Beverly S. Jones in 1956. He worked in construction for several years and then at the Chrysler Corp for about 18 years. He moved his family to Mississippi...
Cub Dewayne Orcutt
May 19, 2020
Cub DeWayne Orcutt, 86, passed away May 19, 2020 at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Rocky Ford. He was born on November 10, 1933 in Yoder, Colorado to James Virgil & Freida Margaret (Thompson) Orcutt. Cub went to the Army reserve for two years then he went into the Navy for four years during the Korean War. He drove semi-trucks...
Julius Johannes
May 17, 2020
Julius Johannes, 99, passed away May 17, 2020 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Broomfield, Colorado. He was born April 3, 1921 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Jacob and Amelia Johannes. He was the oldest of six children including three brothers and two sisters. He graduated from La Junta High School in 1941. He acquired his machinist apprenticeship on the Santa...
Jovie Marie Butler
May 14, 2020
Jovie Marie Butler, an awesome, loving, caring wife, daughter, mother, sister and friend. On May 14, 2020, Jovie left this life with a destination of heaven. Born the first child, to Vern and Anita Kuhn on December 30, 1976 who were living in Westcliffe, Colorado at the time. Jovie attended school in Eads, North La Junta, La Junta, Rocky Ford,...
William L. Freidenberger
May 12, 2020
Bill Freidenberger, 84, passed away May 12, 2020 at his Colorado Springs home. He is survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Cherie Watson and Karen Freidenberger; granddaughter, Sara Markarian and great-grandchildren, Kitty & William. At this time services will be held at a later date. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Jessica Lea Noreen
May 6, 2020
Jessica Lea Noreen, 77, passed away on May 6, 2020 at her La Junta home. She was born on November 27, 1942 in Hugo, Colorado to Stanley L. & Arizona June (Shouse) Hartelroad. She was the fifth of six daughters. She married Ralph W. “Bill” Willhoite in 1960. Four children were born to this union. In 1982, she married the...
Charles Edward Crandall
May 5, 2020
Charles Edward Crandall, 62, of Ordway passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2020 in La Junta due to a car accident. He was born on August 3, 1957 to Charles Paul & Helen Mae (Amos) Crandall in Colorado Springs. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of the Ordway home; children, Rephena (Scott) Graham of Cheraw; Mavis Crandall of Ordway;...
Kenneth Ray Brumit
May 2, 2020
Kenneth Brumit, a rancher, publisher and entrepreneur went to meet his Heavenly Father on May 2, 2020 at the age of 73 after complications from a massive stroke. Ken was born in La Junta, Colorado on November 1st, 1946 to very loving parents, Mike and Lorene Brumit. Ken was raised in North La Junta where he enjoyed hunting, shooting, fixing...
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...
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