Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
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...
Robert Miguel Torrez
Feb 18, 2019
Robert Miguel Torrez, 58, of La Junta passed away on February 18, 2019 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta. He was born on May 19, 1960 in La Junta, Colorado to Alvaro J. & Estella R. (Chavez) Torrez. Robert loved music, pizza and enjoyed warm days. He loved his family. He was an avid Miami...
Shane Nelson Baylor
Feb 16, 2019
Shane Nelson Baylor, 13, passed away on February 16, 2019 surrounded by his family from a childhood illness at his grandparents’ home in Manzanola. He was born on March 24, 2005 in Pueblo, Colorado. Shane was able to attend school for a short time in Ordway at Kids Campus & Crowley County Elementary. Shane will always be remembered by his...
Geraldine Irene Hansen
Feb 4, 2019
Geraldine Irene Hansen, 88, passed away at her Cheraw home surrounded by her family on February 4, 2019 and that’s when heaven gained the most admirable, inspirational, faithful, and family-oriented woman. Gerry was born September 20, 1930 in Cheraw, Colorado, the daughter of John and Jemima (Merk) Watters. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11:00...
Ruth Mary Malott
Jan 30, 2019
Ruth Mary Malott, 97, of La Junta, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2019. She was born to Thomas Ellis and Nancy Ann (Sturges) Dick on January 12, 1922 in rural Rocky Ford, Colorado. Ruth graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1939 where she trained as a secretary/stenographer. She worked for seven years at Farm Security Administration which is...
Diana Perry
Jan 27, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Diana (Martinez) Perry announces her passing after a long battle with cancer, on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the age of 60. She was born on April 30, 1958 in La Junta to Daniel & Mary (Encinias) Martinez. Diana loved to care for and cook for her family and anyone else...
John F. Estep
Jan 24, 2019
John F. Estep, 68, passed away at his Cheraw home on January 24, 2019. He was born on October 10, 1950 in La Junta to Dale & Ava (Denton) Estep. John attended OJC and CSU. He was a masonry contractor for 45 years. He was a member of the Cheraw Baptist Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Sandra of...
Billy J. Foste
Jan 22, 2019
Billy Joe Foste, 77, of Cheraw passed away on January 22, 2019 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on March 3, 1941 in La Junta to Fred & Zella (Boxer) Foste. Billy loved the outdoors and especially loved eagles. He enjoyed gardening and watching old westerns. He loved his family very much and will be dearly...
Cecilia Miera
Jan 19, 2019
Cecilia Miera passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at her home in La Junta, Colorado while surrounded by family members. Cecilia was born in La Junta, Colorado on November 22, 1933, to the union of Trinidad and Esperanza (Magana) Carrillo. She was the eldest of six children, and was preceded in death by her parents, Trinidad and Esperanza Carrillo,...
Azyza Elizabeth Chavez
Jan 18, 2019
Azyza Elizabeth Chavez, passed away on January 18, 2019 at Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. She was born in La Junta, Colorado on January 6, 2019 to Ruben Chavez & Schyla Lopez. She is survived by her parents, Schyla Lopez & Ruben Chavez; brothers & sisters, Rashel Chavez, Emillio Ramirez and Alyas Barela; grandparents, Lorraine & James Lopez, Sally Chavez;...
Mary C. Jiron
Jan 17, 2019
Mary Jiron, 88, of La Junta went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 17, 2019. She was the wife of the deceased Jesus Jiron. She was born in Antonito, CO on June 3, 1930 to Victor DeHerrera and Deluvina DeHerrera. Mary was a member of The Upper Room Fellowship for 40 years. She is survived by two brothers,...
Deloss C. Hinkley
Jan 13, 2019
Deloss C. “Doss” Hinkley, 84, of Fowler went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2019 after complications from a fall. He was born on July 29, 1934 in Stafford, Kansas to Loren Leslie & Lillian Agnes (Henry) Hinkley. He married Leona Bunch on January 24, 1959. Doss attended high school in Holly. He served in the United States...
Doris Lucille Mills
Jan 11, 2019
Doris Lucille Mills, 93, passed away at her Rocky Ford home on January 11, 2019. She was born on April 6, 1925 in Manzanola, Colorado. She was the second of nine children born to Gip & Mae (Moxley) Pennington. She attended school in Manzanola, moving to Cedaredge, Colorado her junior year in high school where she received her diploma prior...
Glendoris Miller
Jan 8, 2019
Glendoris Miller, 87, passed away at the Pioneer Healthcare Center in Rocky Ford. She was born on July 24, 1931 in Coffeville, Kansas to Clarence “Red” & Pauline (Wofle) Crane. She married Norman W. Miller on June 28, 1956 in Pueblo; he preceded her in death on October 7, 2015. She is survived by her sister, Wynona Hawkins of Oak...
Alberta Celestina Vigil Romero
Jan 8, 2019
My mother was born on September 29, 1932, in Gulnare, Colorado, about 11 miles southwest from Aguilar, Colorado. She had five brothers and two sisters; Manuel Vigil, John H. Vigil, Mary Vigil, Tobby Vigil, Della Vigil, George Vigil and Freddy Vigil. She is survived by her children, Joe Romero, Jessie James Romero, Johnie Romero, Frank Romero, Teresa Romero, Danny Romero,...
Summer Halal Phillips
Jan 6, 2019
Summer Halal Phillips, 23, passed away on January 6, 2019 at her Florence home. She was born in La Junta on August 28, 1995 to David & Polly (Johnson) Phillips. Summer attended home school K-12 with Good Shepherd Christian Academy, graduating at 17 years old. She played softball and volleyball for Swink High School. Then varsity volleyball for Florence High...
Joe L. Pequete
Jan 4, 2019
Joe Luciano Pequete, 95, of Rocky Ford died January 4, 2019 in La Junta, Colorado. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday and the Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rocky Ford. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Rocky Ford. He was born on June 5, 1923 in...
John William Haberman
Dec 30, 2018
John William Haberman (Bill, J.W.), 81, of La Junta, CO passed away, Sunday, December 30, 2018. Bill was born on August 20, 1937 to John Karl Haberman and Katherine Lucille Abell in La Junta, Colorado. Bill was the proud older brother to Karl (Butch) Haberman and Kay Richards (Haberman). Bill was a proud graduate from La Junta High School in...
Ruth Yvonne Estes
Dec 30, 2018
Ruth Yvonne Estes passed away on December 30, 2018 at the Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, Colorado. Ruth was born January 28, 1941 to Orley & Viola (Marrs) Glover in Crocketts Bluff, Arkansas. Ruth is survived her children, Kevin (Vicki) Bosley of Manzanola, CO; Terri (Rob) Nordyke of Pueblo, CO; Tony (Renee) Bosley of Pueblo, CO; 7 grandchildren; 9...
Clarence Mitchell Cranford
Dec 29, 2018
Clarence Mitchell Cranford, 63 of Eads, CO, passed away on December 29, 2018 in Rocky Ford, CO. Mitch was born in Boulder, CO on August 30, 1955 to Walter and Charlotte Cranford along with his twin brother Thomas Michael Cranford. A few years down the road, their younger sister Michele would join along. Later, Charlotte remarried to Clark Beeson, who...
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