Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Walter Thomas Bobay
Jul 1, 2019
Walter Thomas Bobay, affectionately known as Tom, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2019, at the Crowley County Nursing Center with family by his side. Tom was born to Walter K. & Peggy M. (Geenwood) Bobay on September 13, 1948 in Englewood, Colorado. Tom was known for his generosity. He wanted a memorial for Patrick and decided...
Jerre Lee Hall
Jun 25, 2019
Jerre L. Hall, 82, passed away on June 25, 2019 at his La Junta home. He was born on September 6, 1936 in Cheraw to James Edwin & Florence Gertrude (Loomis) Hall. After serving in the United States Air Force, Jerre spent the next 45 years in the construction business, both in New Mexico and Colorado. He eventually had his...
Amber Lynette Mcdonald
Jun 24, 2019
Amber Lynette McDonald, 44, passed away on June 24, 2019 at her La Junta home. She was born on September 1, 1974 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Amber graduated from La Junta High School and also attended Otero Junior College. She worked as a waitress and server. She loved her spending time with her family, friends and her pets. She was a...
Thomas Oliver Mcfatridge, Jr.
Jun 17, 2019
Thomas Oliver McFatridge, Jr., 61 of La Junta passed away unexpectedly from a car accident on June 17, 2019 in La Junta. He was born on January 25, 1958 in La Junta to Thomas O. & Eva (Roberson) McFatridge. He enjoyed fishing, camping and anything outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog. He will be dearly...
Susy Parker
Jun 15, 2019
Susy Parker, 79 of Swink passed away on June 15, 2019 at Bent County Nursing Center. She was born July 8, 1939 in Gunnison, Colorado to Clarence and Laverne Howard. She was the younger sister of Crandall and Larry Howard and grew up on a ranch in the Powderhorn Valley. She attended Gunnison High School and Otero Junior College. In...
Reymundo Aguilar
Jun 13, 2019
Reymundo Aguilar, 71 of La Junta passed away on June 13, 2019 at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo. He was born on January 23, 1948 to Enrique & Juana (Cordova) Aguilar in La Junta. He retired from Ft. Lyon where he worked for many years. His hobbies were cruising, watching western movies, feeding the wild birds and cats....
Charles Wayne Walker
Jun 8, 2019
Charles Wayne Walker, 96, of Fowler passed away on June 8, 2019 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on March 18, 1923 in Ordway, Colorado at his Aunt Josie’s home. A terrible spring snowstorm kept from getting news to his dad that he had arrived. At that time rural telephones had not come to the area....
Benjamin Wade Springer
Jun 2, 2019
Benjamin Wade Springer, age 32, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Colorado Springs surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born on November 12, 1986 to Robert and Gayleen Springer in La Junta, CO. He attended La Junta schools and graduated in 2005. Benjo had an unmatched thirst for knowledge, loved to learn and was self-taught. He was...
David Arvesta Newell
Jun 1, 2019
David Arvesta Newell, 73, passed away on June 1, 2019 at his La Junta home with family and friends by his side. He was born on April 30, 1946 in Elkhart, Indiana. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1975 with a business degree. He lived in Lake Tahoe, CA and in Plumas County where he and Eva managed...
Chasity Renae Archuleta
May 27, 2019
Chasity Renae Archuleta went home with the Lord on May 27, 2019 in La Junta, Colorado. She was born on June 26, 1984 to Dora Vigil and Steve Archuleta, Jr. Chasity graduated from La Junta High School in 2002. She was a LJHS Tiger softball and basketball player. She attended OJC. Chasity was employed by TBK Bank as a Client...
Jack Woods
May 24, 2019
Jackson Joe Woods was born on May 18, 1946 to Jack and Catherine Woods in Rocky Ford. He was soon joined by four sisters: Pat, Connie, Cathy, and Paula. He graduated from Fowler High School and continued his education at CSU where he received a bachelor’s degree in Business and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force...
Denise Marie Dutton
May 23, 2019
Denise (Kernen) Dutton, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo with her daughters at her side. She was born on May 10, 1950 in Monte Vista, CO to John and Wanda (Landon) Kernen. She graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1968. Denise received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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