Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Anna Jewell Maik
Apr 1, 2019
Anna Jewell Maik, 85, died Monday, April 1, 2019 at Spring Ridge Park Assisted Living in Wheat Ridge, CO. Anna’s independent spirit and gentle nature will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. Anna was born January 9, 1934 in Noble, OK to William Wallace and Rosalie Bennett. She was valedictorian of her high school class and...
John Ivy "Buddy" Creech, Jr.
Mar 30, 2019
John Ivy “Buddy” Creech, Jr., born May 18, 1941 in Canon City, CO, won his final race on his home turf in La Junta, CO on March 30, 2019, after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Pauline of the home; daughter, Dawn DeAnn Makoski of Stevenville, MT; sons, Denny Wayne (Lynn) Creech and...
Shirley Ann Wadleigh
Mar 28, 2019
Shirley A. Wadleigh, passed away at her Cheraw home on March 28, 2019 after a long illness with her son and husband by her side. As per Shirley’s request cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ark Valley Hospice, PO Box 408, La...
Betty Irene Wooten
Mar 27, 2019
Betty Irene Wooten, 80, of Kim passed away on March 27, 2019 at the Crowley County Nursing Home in Ordway. She was born on April 19, 1938 in Raton, New Mexico to Joseph & Lorean (White) Doherty. Betty had a bachelor’s degree in business and was a loan officer for many years. She enjoyed the outdoors, taking care of her...
Tomasita Margaret Archuleta
Mar 24, 2019
Tomasita M. Archuleta, 88, passed away on March 24, 2019 at her La Junta home. She was born on May 27, 1930 in Rowe, New Mexico to Antonio & Donaciana (Gallegos) Gutierrez. She married Steve J. Archuleta, Sr. in 1962 in La Junta; he preceded her in death on June 9, 2010. She loved spending time with her grandkids and...
Dennis Lyle Skramstad
Mar 24, 2019
Dennis Lyle Skramstad, 58, passed away on March 24, 2019 at his La Junta home. He was born on May 10, 1960 in Garrison, North Dakota to Lyle and Anita (Buchholz) Skramstad. Dennis spent the majority of his life in La Junta graduating from La Junta High School in 1978 and working in the family business – Lyle & Sons...
Eleanor Marie Schiro
Mar 22, 2019
Eleanor Marie Schiro, 89, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2019 at her Sugar City home. She was born on May 17, 1929 in Sugar City to Henry & Marie (Herman) Rein. Eleanor worked on the ranch and farm with her husband, Charles until retirement. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, reading and traveling. Eleanor enjoyed her life in Sugar City and...
Ronald Robert Meier
Mar 21, 2019
Ronald Robert Meier, 78, of La Junta, Colorado passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, March 21st, 2019. Ronald was born in Granton, Wisconsin on November 1st, 1940 to Arthur and Bessie (Rizner) Meier. Ronald was most recently employed as a Long Haul Driver for a railroad crew with Hallcon. He was previously the owner of Rocky Ford Pet...
Larry Dean Hammond
Mar 17, 2019
Larry Dean Hammond, 84, passed away peacefully on his farm in Rocky Ford on March 17, 2019. He was reunited in Heaven with his parents and his brother, Dilworth. He was born on January 30, 1935 in Mancos, Colorado to Earl & Hazel (Halls) Hammond. He was the toughest cowboy anyone knew. Larry enjoyed his family, ranching, masonry work, his...
Jan Stephen King
Mar 16, 2019
Jan Stephen King, 63, passed away on March 16, 2019 at his La Junta home. He was born on November 18, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Donald R. & Janice C. (Brown) King. As per Jan’s request cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home...
Harold William Frye
Mar 16, 2019
Harold William “Bill” Frye, 93, passed away on March 16, 2019 after a short illness at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He was born on January 3, 1926 at home in La Junta, Colorado to J. Frank & Georgia (Sumpter) Frye. He grew up in the close community of North La Junta. The memories he enjoyed...
Clarence Eugene Skipper
Mar 11, 2019
Clarence Eugene Skipper, 89, passed away quietly at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center on Monday, March 11, 2019. He was born and raised in Lynn Haven, Florida. Clarence enlisted into the Army at the age of 17 and spent over 20 plus years of his life on multiple assignments and he retired in 1969. During the time he was in...
Rebecca Ballard
Mar 8, 2019
Rebecca Ballard, 59, passed away on March 8, 2019 at her Rocky Ford, CO home. She was born on June 12, 1959 in Pueblo, Colorado to Arthur & Mabel (Baker) Garcia. Rebecca graduated from County High School in 1977; she received her cosmetology license while in high school. She was a stay at home mother and Pastor's wife for 20...
Lawrence Trujillo
Mar 8, 2019
Lawrence Trujillo, 86, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on March 8, 2019 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born in Fowler, Colorado to Adolph & Melecia Trujillo. He married Albina “Mary” Valerio on May 12, 1950 in Rocky Ford, Colorado; she preceded him in death on August 20, 2013. He retired from the Pueblo Army...
Georgia Lee Ellis
Mar 4, 2019
Georgia Lee Ellis, 89, of La Junta, passed away on March 4, 2019 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta. She was born on June 29, 1929 to Alva V. & Earlie J. (Lance) Goodrich in Kim, Colorado. She married Darrel D. Ellis on April 28, 1962. She spent her childhood in Kim. In 1964, Darrel...
James Trent
Mar 1, 2019
James “Jim” Trent, 75, of Arvada and formerly of La Junta passed away on March 1, 2019 at the Mountain Vista Health Center in Wheat Ridge, CO. He was born on July 3, 1943 to Eddie & Zella (Lawson) Trent in Texas. Jim was a teacher at the Junior and High School in La Junta for many years. He also...
Donald C. Lowman
Feb 27, 2019
Donald “Don” C. Lowman, 94, passed away at his La Junta home on Feb. 27, 2019. He was born on May 1, 1924 in Arvonia, Kansas to Clarence Jones & Opal Ruby (Green) Lowman. He married Gracia B. Hansen on May 28, 1988. Don attended school in Kansas and then Browns Business College. Don served as a Seabee in the...
Joyce Esther Manweiler
Feb 24, 2019
Joyce Esther Manweiler, 88, passed away at Crowley County Nursing Center on Feb. 24, 2019. Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in La Junta, Colorado, at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday the 2nd of March 2019. Joyce was born December 25, 1930 to Eva (Miller) and August Grassmick on their homestead in Kendrick, Colorado. They moved to Sugar City,...
Jose Flores Perez
Feb 19, 2019
Mr. Jose “Joe” F. Perez died peacefully at Evergreen Gardens on February 19, 2019 in La Junta, Colorado, at the age of 76. Jose is survived by his brothers and sister, Gloria Flores of San Antonio, TX; Alfredo (Anita) Perez of San Antonio, TX, Antonio (Estella) Perez of San Antonio, Trinidad (Rosa) Perez of San Antonio, Ernesto (Estella) Perez of...
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