Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Maria Theresa Shelton
Aug 22, 2018
Maria Theresa Shelton, 79, passed away on August 22, 2018 at her Fowler home. She was born on January 2, 1939 in Budapest, Hungary to Vilhelm & Mari (Schoneck) Knolmayer. She married Hank M. Shelton on May 4, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada; he preceded her in death on July 29, 2013. Maria was a nurse for over 30 years...
M. Eileen Straach-Lara
Aug 19, 2018
M. Eileen Lara, 89, passed away on August 19, 2018 at her Fowler home. She was born on December 10, 1928 in Russell Springs, Kansas to Emil & Lucille (Haddock) Rogge. Eileen was very involved in the Fowler community. She was City Clerk for many years. She was elected Mayor and served on City Council. As an avid golfer, she...
Matthew Albert Buhr
Aug 15, 2018
Matthew Albert Buhr 44, of Ordway CO, passed away on August 15, 2018 at his family ranch north of Ordway. Matt was born June 12, 1974 in Raton, NM to Bert and Vickie Buhr. Matt was a lifelong rancher. He was born into a ranching family and carried on this long family profession. He also served for six years as...
James Rightmyer
Aug 11, 2018
James Rightmyer, 72, passed away on August 11, 2018 at his Swink home. He was born on October 11, 1945 in Livermore, Kentucky to Roscoe & Dorothy (Goff) Rightmyer. He married Carolyn McClelland on May 25, 1968 in Olney Springs. James worked at Nibco for 19 ½ years as a tool and die maker and later worked for Trane in...
Sharon Rae Murphy
Aug 10, 2018
Sharon Rae (Smith) Murphy, of La Junta entered into the house of our Heavenly Father on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, following a short illness at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. The Arkansas Valley native was 81. Sharon was born Oct. 19, 1936 in Rocky Ford, to Robert and Roxie Smith. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1954 and...
Ramona Sue Johnson
Aug 9, 2018
Ramona Sue Johnson, 79, of Sugar City, passed away on August 9, 2018 at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. As per Ramona's request cremation has take place and no services are scheduled at this time.
Rita Ann Fuller
Aug 7, 2018
Rita Ann Fuller, 76, of Cheraw, passed away on August 7, 2018 at the Bent County Memorial Nursing Home in Las Animas. She was born on December 6, 1941 in Caney, Kansas to Robert E. & Viola (Freeman) Rathbun. She married Louis on September 24, 1964 in Ordway, Colorado; he preceded her in death on June 15, 2017. Rita attended...
Georgiann Howells
Aug 7, 2018
Georgiann Howells, 76, passed away on August 7th, 2018 at her home in Olney Springs, Colorado surrounded by her loving family and pets. She was born on June 28, 1942 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to George and Teresa Serbanic. Georgiann graduated and immediately join the army eventually relocating to Colorado Springs, Colorado. After she left the service she met and married...
Phillip Bryan Amos
Aug 6, 2018
Phillip Bryan Amos, 53, passed away on August 6, 2018 at his La Junta home surrounded by his loving wife and friends. He was born on Feb. 6, 1965 in Rome, Georgia to Robert & Betty (Porter) Amos. Phillip graduated from Cass High School in 1985. He was a grill cook for Waffle House, Carpet Mill worker, and a telephone...
Luella M. Markus
Aug 6, 2018
Luella M. Markus, 75, passed away on August 6, 2018 at Parkview Medical Center. She was born on March 24, 1943 in Rupert, Idaho to Paul & Lola (Barksdale) Messenger. Luella enjoyed jewelry making and crafts. She is survived by her children, Cindy Schurr of Ordway, CO, Paul Waldroupe of Walsenburg, and Joanne Markus of La Junta; granddaughter, Shandi Waldroupe...
Rachel Clara Walker
Aug 3, 2018
Rachel Clara Walker, 90, of Fowler passed away on August 3, 2018 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She was born on November 26, 1927 to Isom Lee & Faye (Fair) Stroud in Fowler. She married Charles Wayne Walker on June 16, 1947 at the First Baptist Church. They just celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. After leaving the Dotson...
Violet Gee Hood
Jul 31, 2018
Violet Gee Hood, died on July 31, 2018 at the Crowley County Nursing Center, she was 94 years old. Violet was born in Delhi, CO in 1923. Violet was preceded in death by her mother, Mada Johnson Gee and her father, Charlie Gee, husband, William G. Hood, brothers Gerald & Charlie Gee and sisters, Margaret Roberts & Josephine Davis. She...
William Thomas Like
Jul 31, 2018
Tommy Like, 87, passed away on July 31, 2018 at his home in Black Hawk, Colorado. He was born on March 31, 1931 in Springfield, Colorado to Isom and Iona (Reed) Like. Tommy is survived by his wife, Marian L. Like of the Black Hawk home; daughters, Tina (Bob) Watkins, Robin (Joe Bob) Autry, and Cari Stedje; grandchildren, Wade (Rachel)...
Daxton Kane Faus
Jul 24, 2018
Daxton Kane Faus, 21, of Cheraw, passed away on July 24, 2108 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on March 7, 1997 in La Junta to Dustin & Angel D. (Sumpter) Faus. He is survived by his daughter, Audrey Jo Faus; mother, Angel (Cory Morlan) Faus of Cheraw; father, Dustin (Natalie Mills) Faus of La Junta; sisters,...
Jean Anne Hudspeth Sabin
Jul 24, 2018
Jean Anne Hudspeth Sabin was born October 10, 1922 in Denver to Lela L. (Rhoades) and Raymond J. Noone. After several bouts with cancer, she passed away on 7/24/18 at “The Bridge” assisted living community in Greeley CO surrounded by family. Jean Anne attended Catholic schools in Denver for 12 years, specializing in dance and performing with the Denver Grand...
Lou Iva Markert
Jul 24, 2018
Lou Iva Markert passed away at the age of 102 in Santa Rosa, California, Iva will be greatly missed by family and friends. Iva was born September 9, 1915, to Benjamin and Mary Burris in Guymon, Oklahoma. Iva always enjoyed sharing the story that she was born the 9th month, the 9th day, at 9 o'clock in the morning and...
Melva Sue Hall
Jul 21, 2018
Melva Sue Hall, 86, of La Junta, passed away on July 21, 2018 at the Bent County Memorial Nursing Home. She was born on December 2, 1931 in La Junta to Karl & Anna Ellen (Taylor) Eye. Melva Sue married Ben N. Hall on June 2, 1950 in Raton, NM. Melva Sue worked at Wiswell Creamery, Messenger Girl for the...
Carolyn Yvonne Martinez
Jul 19, 2018
Carolyn Yvonne Martinez, 63, passed away on July 19, 2018 at her Las Animas home. As per Carolyn request cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Redolfo "Rudy" Casias
Jul 18, 2018
Rudy Casias, 95, of Rocky Ford, passed away and joined his beloved wife, Eva Mae on July 18th. He passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, in the home he built with his own hands and where he raised his family. He was born June 7, 1923 in Koehler, New Mexico to Juan & Palmiria (Tafoya) Casias. He was raised...
Regina S. Ballard
Jul 17, 2018
Regina S. Ballard, 81, of Kim passed away on July 17, 2018 at the Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born on March 18, 1937 in Bronx, New York to David & Marion (Katz) Sheff. From the bright lights of the Bronx in New York City to the starry skies of Southeastern Colorado. In 1958 Jeanie came to Villagreen,...
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