Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado 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...
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...
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