Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Kimberly Ann Alberg
Aug 17, 2019
Kimberly Ann Alberg, 53 passed away on August 17, 2019 at her La Junta home. She was born on March 13, 1966 in Sacramento, California to Allen James & Peggy Ann (Elder) Scarbrough. She married Robert Alberg on August 2, 2000 in Fresno, California. Kimberly enjoyed going camping when she was younger, traveling and seeing different places, playing games, crafts...
Telesforo "J.R." Perez
Aug 13, 2019
Telesforo J.R. Perez, 72 of Littleton passed away on August 13, 2019 at the Health Center at Franklin Park in Denver. He was born on June 27, 1947 in Dragerton, Utah to Telesforo George & Margaret (Borrego) Perez.JR was a great man. He grew up in north Denver and attended North High School. There he was an avid swimmer winning...
Wilda Jean Carver
Aug 11, 2019
Wilda J. Carver, 88 of La Junta died peacefully on August 11, 2019 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta. Wilda was born on March 3, 1931 to Willis & Ruby (Houtchens) Bland of Las Animas, one of six children including Agnes, Hazel, Otis, Uldine, and Vern. Wilda attended school in her hometown of Las Animas,...
Will Rogers
Aug 8, 2019
Will Rogers, 89, of La Junta, passed away on August 8, 2019 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on April 18, 1930 to Earl Elizabeth Kaye Rogers in Walsenburg, Colorado. Will spent his life ranching, farming and building fences that are scattered all over the State of Colorado on many ranches and The Frying Pan Arkansas Project. He was also...
Janet Kay Lowther
Aug 3, 2019
Janet K. Lowther, 73 of Fowler passed away on August 3, 2019 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She was born on November 28, 1945 in Trinidad, Colorado to Wilbur & Lula Mae (Elwood) Link. Janet graduated from Adams State College with a BA in Business Administration She and her husband, Willie, moved to Fowler in 1971. Janet worked...
Roxie Ann Hoss
Jul 27, 2019
Roxie Ann Hoss, 69, of La Junta, passed away on July 27, 2019 at UCHealth Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born on Sept 12, 1949 in Goodland, Kansas to Don Carlos & Ileene Marie (Bricker) Hoover. On June 27, 1965, she and Ronnie Hoss were married at Sharon Springs, Kansas. In 1966 they moved to La Junta,...
Carlos Thomas Gutierrez, Sr.
Jul 27, 2019
Carlos Gutierrez, Sr., 56, passed away on July 27, 2019 at his Rocky Ford home. He was born on June 23, 1963 in La Junta, Colorado to Arthur Exfredo & Alma Mary (Whatley) Gutierrez. He married Malena Mondragon on June 23, 2018 in Rocky Ford. Carlos is survived by his wife, Malena of the Rocky Ford home; children, Alma, Carlos,...
Maebethene Eiline Bartholomew
Jul 26, 2019
Maebethene “Mae” Bartholomew, 79, passed away on July 26, 2019 at her La Junta Home. She was born September 9, 1939 in Howell, Kansas to Dalton Arnold & Ida Anna (Ratzlaf) Smith. Mae was a waitress at a Scott City, Kansas hotel where she met Bruce Bartholomew. He worked on the old Santa Fe Railroad; they were married on July...
Vernon Alfred Schulz
Jul 26, 2019
Vernon A. Schulz, 97, from Cheraw, CO, peacefully passed away July 26, 2019 at the home of his son, John Schulz. Vernon was born to Henry and Elise Schulz on March 23, 1922 in La Junta, CO. He married Ida Mae Gingerich on November 23, 1947 in Plain City, OH. Vernon attended and graduated school in La Junta, CO. He...
Ruth Ella Whorton
Jul 24, 2019
Ruth Ella Whorton January 28, 1941 – July 24, 2019 Ruth Ella Whorton, 78, of La Junta, CO and more recently of Greeley, CO died on Wednesday, July 24 at Garden Square Assisted Living and Memory Care Center in Greeley. Ruth was born in Kermit, TX on January 28, 1941, to Edna Pauline (Thomas) Eagle and Melvin Greer Eagle. Early...
Audrey Mae Eubanks
Jul 23, 2019
Audrey Mae Eubanks was born on December 31, 1965, Jonesboro, Arkansas to Arthur and Mary Eubanks. Audrey departed us on July 23, 2019 in La Junta, Colorado. Audrey is survived by two sisters Nancy of the home and Mary Sue, Arkansas, along with two brothers James, Arkansas and John, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents. Audrey was...
Jarin Dan Lasley
Jul 15, 2019
Jarin Dan Lasley, 11, of La Junta passed away on July 15, 2019 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 4, 2007 in La Junta to Tyler Lasley & Amanda Chavez. Jarin was a loving and very affectionate child, who loved hugs from everyone. He enjoyed wrestling, football, and basketball. He was a huge Denver...
Donna Jessie Waugh
Jul 12, 2019
Donna Jessie Waugh, 95, of La Junta, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2019 at the Fowler Health Care Center after a brief illness. She was born September 25, 1923 in Sugar City, Colorado to Jesse Eli Crockett and Mary Belvina (Unfred) Crockett. Donna was a lifetime resident of the Arkansas Valley having resided in Sugar City, Ordway, Rocky Ford...
Douglas Lee Kathol
Jul 10, 2019
Douglas Lee Kathol, 65, passed away on July 10, 2019 at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. He was born on December 9, 1953 to Dennis & Doris (Tuttle) Kathol in Hartington, Nebraska. Douglas was a fishing guide and gave guides down the Gunnison River. He enjoyed anything outdoors which included fishing, camping, and hunting. He was a...
Carlos Edward Lucero
Jul 9, 2019
Carlos Edward Lucero, 63, of La Junta passed away on July 9, 2019 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He was born on June 19, 1956 to Christobal & Mariana (Moreno) Lucero, Sr. in La Junta. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Peacock Memorial Chapel with...
Melisha Lee Hindman
Jul 8, 2019
Melisha Lee Hindman, 39, passed away on July 8, 2019 at her La Junta home. She was born on July 10, 1979 in La Junta to James Markle & Sharon L. (Platt) Hindman. Melisha went to college in Texas where she received her LPN, while attending school she became a Texas Longhorn fan. She was a very caring person, she...
Dennilee Mishou
Jul 5, 2019
Dennilee “Sissy” Hill Mishou, 67, passed away on July 5, 2019 at her Saint Paul, Minnesota home. She was born on April 24, 19526 in La Junta to George A. & Verona (Allen) Hill. Sissy went to school in La Junta, graduating with the class of 1970. She attended Western State College in Gunnison, Otero Junior College, Cottey College in...
Patricia Maxine Kesterson
Jul 5, 2019
Our loved ones in Heaven are dancing to the beautiful sound of the steel guitar. Patricia Maxine Kesterson, 78, passed away on July 5, 2019 at her La Junta home. She was born on July 27, 1940 in Fowler, Colorado to Paul Floyd & Ellen (Davis) Huntley. In her early years (1940-1950), she grew up on a ranch in White...
Joseph George Orlando Barron
Jul 4, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph (Joe) George Orlando Barron announces his passing on July 4, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Our proud veteran was freed from suffering on Independence Day. Joe was born October 8, 1931 in Segundo, Colorado to Pasquala and Manuel Barron. At the age of 2 and 3, he lived with his family...
Joe Paul Wood
Jul 3, 2019
Joe Paul “JP” Wood, 58 passed away on July 3, 2019 at his home in Timpas, Colorado. He was born on March 21, 1963 to Sammy & Peggy (Miller) Wood in La Junta. He is survived by his brothers, Lloyd Wood of Cheyenne Wells, CO and David Wood of Denver; sister, Sandra (Gene) Zollars of Lamar; many nieces, nephews along...
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