Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Victor E. Hollar
May 21, 2019
Victor E. Hollar, 102, died in his sleep early on May 21st, in his home in Rocky Ford. Vic was born on June 11, 1916 in Dodge City, Kansas to Frank and Clothilda (Rosel) Hollar. He was preceded in death by his first wife Laura (Speer), his parents, his siblings Margaret Hollar, Mary Varra and Richard Hollar, granddaughter Stephanie Marie...
Angelina Vigil
May 18, 2019
Angelina Vigil, 85, departed this life on May 18, 2019 at her La Junta home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 25, 1933 in Las Vegas, New Mexico (Gallina Canon) to Candido Ortega and Florencia (Vigil) Ortega. She finished high school in Las Vegas, NM and then worked within the home as a wife and mother...
Jan Edwina Moreno
May 15, 2019
Jan Edwina Moreno, 66, passed away on May 15, 2019 at her La Junta home. She was born on August 27, 1952 in Plainview, Texas to Edward & Patsy (Vinson) Lee. A deep lover of the Lord, she was very in tune with her spiritual life that began at a very young age. She was a prayer warrior! She was...
Betty Jean Igou
May 13, 2019
Betty Jean Bean Igou was born January 1, 1930 in Crowley and went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2019. She lived on her parents farm and went to school in Crowley, where she graduated in 1948. After attending business school in La Junta, she moved to Hugo in 1949, where she worked for the Lincoln County ASC...
Roger Lee Egli
May 9, 2019
Roger Lee Egli departed this life on May 9th, 2019, while in the company of family, at his home. He was born on August 4th, 1938 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was the firstborn son of Samuel Noah and Florence Gerber Egli. Sam and Florence. They owned a family dairy farm, first in Iowa and later in Pennsylvania. Roger's first...
Wilbur Eugene Love
May 9, 2019
Wilbur Eugene Love, 81, passed away on May 9, 2019 at his Las Animas home. He was born on March 5, 1938 in La Junta to Chester Lee & Ida Jane (Merrill) Love. Wilbur was known for helping anyone in need. He had a youth center in Las Animas that he started as an outreach because of his faith in...
Anita Delena Connally
May 2, 2019
Anita Delana Connally, 64, of Ordway passed away on May 2, 2019 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She was born on April 13, 1955 in La Junta to Lucian Riley & Goldie Dorothy (Powell) Connally. Anita graduated from La Junta high school with the class of 1973. She participated in the STEPS program and served as secretary for...
Andres Silviano Campos
Apr 25, 2019
Andres S. Campos, 67, passed away on April 25, 2019 at his La Junta home. He was born in La Junta to Cristobal & Teresa (Maldonado) Campos. Andres worked as a correctional officer for 13 years also worked at the La Junta Power Plant and the Boys Ranch. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan and sports fan and enjoyed...
Carolyn June Stutzman
Apr 24, 2019
Carolyn June Stutzman, 91, passed away on April 24, 2019 at the Juniper Village in Louisville, Colorado. She was born on March 5, 1928 to Perle S. & Clara Z. (Gwin) Frost in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She married Howard Eldon Stutzman on July 16, 1955; he preceded her in death on December 18, 2009. Carolyn grew up on a farm north...
Mike Raymond Quintana
Apr 24, 2019
Mike Raymond Quintana, 63, passed away on April 24, 2019 at his Manzanola home. He was born in Fowler, Colorado to Miguel Raymond & Frances (Gonzalez) Quintana. He married Patricia Ann Jensen on August 17, 1974 in Rocky Ford. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and watching the Denver Broncos. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting and...
Charles Dean Smith
Apr 18, 2019
Charles “Smitty” Smith, 84, of Pueblo, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Charles was born on August 3, 1934 to Izola and Raymond Smith in La Junta. He married Jean Titus on September 13, 1954 in La Junta. Charles grew up in La Junta and spent most of his life there. He worked for the La Junta Tribune-Democrat newspaper...
Lon Joseph Robertson
Apr 13, 2019
Lon Joseph Robertson was born February 22nd, 1958 to John H. and June I. (Green) Robertson in Trinidad Colorado. Lon departed this life on April 13th, 2019 at his home in Branson, Colorado. Lon graduated from Kim High School in 1976 and began building his home in 1977; quarrying the rock from the land of the Humbar Canyon Ranch, near...
Ethel M. Klusman
Apr 8, 2019
Ethel M. Klusman, 98, of Shiloh, IL, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. She was born on August 20, 1920 in La Junta, CO to Dan & Bessie (Brockert) Klusman. Ethel was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in O’Fallon, IL. She enjoyed doing ceramics, was a Meals on Wheels volunteer, an avid pinochle card player, and she loved...
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...
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