Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
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...
Nancy Lee Villalva
Mar 10, 2020
Nancy Lee Mosley Villalva, 81, passed away peacefully from this earth to be with our Lord on Tuesday March 10, 2020. Nancy was born in Fordyce, Arkansas but grew up in Long Beach California and later settled in the state of Colorado with her husband to create their family story. Nancy’s life was a hallmark of selfless service as a...
Mary A. Sandoval
Mar 6, 2020
Mary Sandoval was born in Roy, New Mexico February 5, 1918 and departed this life on March 6, 2020 at the age of 102. She traveled to Rocky Ford, Colorado with her mother Eduvjen Castillo and stepfather Victorio Gomez at the age of two and her family planted roots in the Arkansas Valley. She married Johnnie E. Sandoval October 25,...
Vickie Lee Salas
Feb 28, 2020
Vickie L. Salas, 56, passed away on February 28, 2020 at her La Junta home. She was born on March 15, 1963 to Donald Eugene & Shirley Ann (McGee) Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Rudy B. Madrid of the La Junta home; children, Anthony (Chelsea) of Aurora; Kyle Johnson, Levi Wiseman both of La Junta; Michael (Danielle) Madrid...
Lyle E. Jarvis
Feb 25, 2020
Lyle E. Jarvis, 84, went home to the Lord on February 25, 2020, in La Junta, CO with his family by his side. He was born May 14, 1935 near Kadoka, SD to Clarence and Amanda (Fauske) Jarvis. He was baptized on March 22, 1936 and confirmed by Reverend Klatt on January 7, 1962. He grew up on the family’s...
Charlene Virginia Nielsen
Feb 24, 2020
Charlene Virginia Heatwole Nielsen, 93, passed away at her home in Cheraw on February 24, 2020. She was born to E. Herman & Nora (Good) Heatwole on October 20, 1926 in La Junta, Colorado. She attended grade school at Grand Valley and graduated from Swink High School in 1944. She graduated from Goshen College in 1948 with a degree in...
Sylvia Jane Grasmick
Feb 21, 2020
Sylvia Jane Grasmick, 83, passed away on February 21, 2020 at her La Junta home. She was born on May 16, 1936 to Clarence Emil & Goldie Getrude (Hill) Warren in Haswell, Colorado. She is survived by her husband, Eugene of the La Junta home; children, Kathy Carter of Pueblo and Peggy (Doc) Watts of Cosby, TN; step-children, Dean (Loma)...
Ruby Frances Moreland
Feb 20, 2020
Ruby Carter Moreland, 99, departed this life on February 20, 2020 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo. She was born on November 5, 1920 to Harley & Pearl (Hudson) Carter in Boone, Colorado. She is survived by her children, Sheila (Jake) Norton, Sammi (Jim) Mason and Steve (Vera) Moreland. She was preceded in death by her parents and...
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