Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Gary Carl Hirschler
Mar 24, 2024
Gary Carl Hirschler
June 17, 1951 – March 24, 2024
Gary Carl Hirschler was born on June 17th, 1951. He passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 72. He was born to Elvis Gilbert “E.G.” and Martha (Ehrlich) Hirschler in Rocky Ford, Colorado.
Gary has lived in Rocky Ford for the...
Dean Jones
Mar 21, 2024
Dean Jones
April 8, 1938 – March 21, 2024
Dean Jones, 85, of La Junta, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Crowley County Nursing Care Center in Ordway, Colorado surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born Thursday, April 8, 1938, in La Junta, CO to Ralph & Audrey (Baker) Jones.
A second-generation Chevy dealer, Dean was also a passionate...
Margaret Madrid
Mar 20, 2024
In Loving Memory of Margaret Madrid
July 21, 1950 – March 20, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margaret Madrid, a cherished member of the La Junta community. Margaret, 73, peacefully departed this world on March 20, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family in her Lakewood home.
Born on July 21, 1950, in La Junta, Colorado, Margaret was...
Mary Julia Ramirez
Mar 10, 2024
Mary Julia Ramirez, mother to Daniel, Debora, Damon, and Diane passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Her final day was spent filled with love and surrounded by her large and loving family. Known by those close to her as Gma. Julia was born in Holly, Colorado to Bibiano and Mary Martinez.
She graduated Valedictorian at Holly High School class of...
Bonnie Sue Rufenacht
Mar 4, 2024
Bonnie Sue Rufenacht
November 19, 1941 – March 4, 2024
Bonnie Sue Rufenacht, 82, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away peacefully Monday, March 4, 2024, in La Junta, with her daughter Kim at her side. She was born Wednesday, November 19, 1941, in Elkhart, Indiana to Ernest & Florence (Robison) Chokey.
It was a cold, blustery day in Elkhart, Indiana when Bonnita Sue...
Laverne Mae Flinn
Mar 2, 2024
Laverne Mae Flinn
October 19, 1926 – March 2, 2024
Laverne Mae Flinn, 97, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2024, at the Primrose Assisted Living Center in Pueblo. She was born Tuesday, October 19, 1926, in Waynoka, Oklahoma to Victor & Edith (Duncan) Bishop. Laverne married Ruchard Eugene Flinn on July 12, 1946, in La Junta, Colorado.
Laverne is survived...
Jennie Madrid
Feb 16, 2024
Jennie Madrid
October 20, 1935 – February 16, 2024
Jennie Madrid, 88, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. She was born Sunday, October 20, 1935, in Rocky Ford to Rosalio “Charlie” & Consolacion (Gabaldon) Aparicio.
Jennie grew up in Rocky Ford. On March 20, 1954, she married the love of her...
Gary W. Shane
Feb 11, 2024
Gary Ward Shane, 83, of La Junta, CO, passed away at Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas on February 11, 2024. Gary was born on Oct. 23, 1940 to Arthur Ward & Margaret (Hamm) Shane. He was married to Sharon Courkamp on Sept. 8, 1963.
Gary farmed, Shane Farms, for over 32 years with his motto “Helping Nature Produce”....
Kathy Ann Torrez
Feb 9, 2024
Kathy Ann Torrez
December 7, 1964 – February 9, 2024
Kathy Ann Torrez, 59, of La Junta, CO passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at Bent County Health Care Center. She was born December 7, 1964 in La Junta to Alvaro & Estella (Chavez) Torrez.
Kathy was a very hard worker. She worked as a waitress for many years at Hogs Breath Saloon,...
Irene Alice Bourget
Feb 6, 2024
Irene Alice Bourget
March 31, 1927– February 6, 2024
Irene Alice Bourget, 96, of Rocky Ford, CO, peacefully passed away at Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, CO on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Irene was a first-generation American, born Thursday, March 31, 1927, in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, to Ovila Joseph & Rosanna Blanche (Plouffe) Riendeau. Irene was the youngest of four...
Kathleen Ann Carson
Feb 6, 2024
Kathleen Ann Carson
August 3, 1947 – February 6, 2024
Kathleen Ann Carson, 76, passed away peacefully at Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway, CO on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born, Sunday, August 3, 1947 in La Junta, Colorado to Kit & Alice (Mendyke) Carson.
Kathleen graduated from La Junta High School as valedictorian in 1965. Kathleen was a Professional Engineer...
Kip Dallas Morgan
Jan 31, 2024
Kip Dallas Morgan was born on March 23, 1959 to Bonnie Lee (Shipman) Morgan-Wing, in Groton, New London, Connecticut. Kip departed us on January 31, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Kip is survived by his stepmom, Susan Bautsch of Westminster, CO; sister, Robin Crawford, nieces, Nicole Motil and Rachel White, of Houston, TX; and cousins, Roberta Henderson and Ashley Hill...
Raymond Orlando Flores, Sr.
Jan 30, 2024
Raymond "Ramon" Orlando Flores Sr., 83, of Manzanola, CO peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at his Manzanola home surrounded by his family. He was born Friday, December 27, 1940, in Fowler, CO to Pedro & Aurelia (Bernal) Flores.
Raymond attended Rocky Ford High School in Rocky Ford, Colorado, and later pursued higher education at Otero Junior College in...
Jeffrey Scott Watkins
Jan 28, 2024
Jeffrey Scott Watkins
January 15, 1965 – January 28, 2024
Jeffrey Scott Watkins, 59, of Cheraw, CO passed away at his Cheraw home on the morning of January 28, 2024. He was born January 15, 1965 in La Junta, CO to Steve & Linda (Cagle) Watkins.
Jeff was born in La Junta and raised in Cheraw Colorado, where he attended Cheraw School from...
Gabriel Robert Palacio
Jan 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gabriel Robert Palacio, at the young age of 66. He entered into rest on January 27, 2024, at his home. He was born to Salvador & Nellie (Morales) Palacio on January 6,1958, in La Junta, Colorado.
Gabe graduated from La Junta High School in May of 1976. He worked at...
Felix Grajeda
Jan 27, 2024
Felix Grajeda
March 31, 1949 – January 27, 2024
Felix Grajeda, 74, of La Junta, CO passed away at Memorial Hospital North on January 27, 2024, in Colorado Springs, CO surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 31, 1949, in La Junta to Mariano & Carmen (Granillo) Grajeda.
Felix joined the United States Army after going to college for 2 years....
Clinton Thomasson
Jan 27, 2024
Clinton Lee Thomasson, 68, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his LaJunta home. He was born on March 4, 1955, to Loy D. & Jane V. (Hayhurst) Thomasson in Artesia, New Mexico.
Clint was a truck driver for over 40 years, traveling over five million miles, through 48 states and Canada. He worked as a cowboy on ranches for a...
Danny Lee Garcia
Jan 23, 2024
Danny Lee Garcia
September 23, 1950 – January 23, 2024
Danny Lee Garcia, 73, of La Junta, CO passed away January 23, 2024 at his La Junta Home. He was born September 23, 1950 in La Junta to Jo Ben, Sr. & Beatrice (Armijo) Garcia
Danny had a strong faith in God and bravely served his country during Vietnam. He always had a...
Steven Wayne Abbott
Jan 20, 2024
Steven Wayne Abbott, 70, of LaJunta, CO, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his LaJunta home. He was born on October 10, 1953, to Theodore Abbott & Doris {George} Abbott in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Steve graduated from Central High School in Duluth, Minnesota in 1971. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served until he...
Marilyn Ruth Claycomb
Jan 19, 2024
Marilyn Ruth Claycomb
October 6, 1937 – January 19, 2024
Marilyn Ruth Claycomb, 86, of La Junta, CO passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at The Center Rehabilitation Center in Pueblo, CO. She was born in Elkhart, KS to Jack & Nell (Harman) Walsh on Wednesday, October 6, 1937.
Marilyn had a love for horses. She showed her horses at the Quarter Horse...
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