Obituaries

Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and

Nettie Ann Morley

Nettie Ann Morley

Jan 8, 2018

Nettie Ann Morley, 68, of Cheraw, was greeted into Heaven on January 8, 2018 by her parents, George Washington & Florence Viola (McGown) Morley; sister, Syble Blocker, nephew, Bruce Bickle, Jr., brother, Darrell Hunter, brother-in-law, Ron Sales and nephews, Jim Sales and Aaron Turner Nettie was born in La Junta and grew up in the Villagreen area where she spent...

John Joe Guerrero

John Joe Guerrero

Jan 6, 2018

Joe Guerrero, 85, of La Junta passed away on January 6, 2018 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He was born on November 22, 1932 in La Junta to Adolph & Manuela (Becerra) Guerrero. He married Angelina Fernandez on November 18, 1949 in La Junta; she preceded him in death on March 13, 2003. He loved...

Manuel Pinon Medina

Manuel Pinon Medina

Jan 5, 2018

Long time Crowley County resident, Manuel P. Medina, age 96, was called home by our Lord on January 5, 2018 in Ordway, Colorado. Manuel Medina was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico on October 22, 1921. He was brought to the United States by his parents when he was 6 years old and lived in New Mexico, Wyoming and Nebraska prior to...

Barbra Jane Jones

Barbra Jane Jones

Jan 3, 2018

Barbra Jones passed suddenly from this life into glory on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in La Junta, CO. She was born April 28, 1934 to Leona and Albert “Bugs” Clark in Detroit, Michigan. In 1951, Barbra began dating John Paul, brother of her best friend Charlene, and they were married April 17, 1953 at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita...

Gary Lynn Quick

Gary Lynn Quick

Jan 3, 2018

Gary Lynn Quick, 72, of La Junta, passed away on January 3, 2018 at the Bent County Memorial Nursing Home. He was born to Ralph & Mildred (Applebee) Quick on May 5, 1945 in La Junta. Gary married Mary Lou Marroney on July 4, 1964 in La Junta. Gary was born in La Junta and raised his boys in Cheraw....

Dale H. Shoemaker

Dale H. Shoemaker

Jan 2, 2018

Dale H. Shoemaker, Sr., 90, of La Junta, passed away on January 2, 2018 at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, CO. He was born to Floyd & Cora (Martin) Shoemaker on August 16, 1927 in Jetmore, Kansas. Dale married Simone Carrica on Dec. 27, 1949 in Raton, NM; she preceded him in death on July 23,...

Norton J. Bender

Norton J. Bender

Dec 31, 2017

Norton J. Bender, 80, of La Junta, passed away on December 31, 2017 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born to Manuel & Ollie (Romans) Bender on April 4, 1937 in La Junta. Norton married Barbara J. Bute on Dec. 14, 1958 in La Junta. Norton graduated from La Junta High School, Class of 1956. He served...

Michelle Leigh Trujillo

Michelle Leigh Trujillo

Dec 29, 2017

Michelle L. Trujillo, of La Junta, passed away on December 29, 2017 at the Colorado Acute Long Term Hospital in Denver, CO; she was 48 years old. Michelle married Paul A. Trujillo in 1998 in La Junta. Michelle is survived by her husband, Paul A. Trujillo of La Junta; son, Marcos Angel (Kayla Sandoval) Trujillo of La Junta; daughter, Alisha...

Olive Clara Van Galder

Olive Clara Van Galder

Dec 27, 2017

Olive Clara Van Galder, 92, of Rocky Ford passed away on December 27, 2017 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta. She was born on September 28, 1925 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Howard O. & Minnie H. (Nultimier) Cessna. She married Richard Roser, Sr. he preceded her in death in 1952. She later married Orval...

Doris Marie Rizzuto

Doris Marie Rizzuto

Dec 24, 2017

Doris Marie (Ricken) Rizzuto, 87, passed away at her La Junta home on December 24, 2017, with immediate family present after a short illness and under the care of Sangre de Christo Hospice. She was born in Dodge City, Kansas, the 8th of 10 children of William and Christine (Hanenkamp) Ricken. The children were the first generation born in the...

Nora Ethel Griffin

Nora Ethel Griffin

Dec 12, 2017

Nora E. Griffin, 82, passed away on December 12, 2017 at her Ordway, Colorado home. She was born on October 5, 1935 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Roy B. & Lois (Baber) Hamilton. Nora married W.C. Griffin on December 4, 1955 in a country church in Elbert County; he preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 2002. Nora graduated from...

Velma Lee Leggott

Velma Lee Leggott

Dec 9, 2017

Velma Lee Leggott was born in Fowler on December 21, 1924 to James Arthur & Georgia Jeanette Littlewood. She departed this life on December 9, 2017 and is now safe in the arms of Jesus, enjoying a great reunion there with family and friends. Velma was preceded in death by her brother George Littlewood. She is survived by George’s wife...

Erika Rennae Bryant

Erika Rennae Bryant

Dec 2, 2017

Erika Rennae Bryant, 26, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2017 at her Westminster home. She was born on January 23, 1991 in La Junta, Colorado to Patrick & Jaimi (Hunt) Bryant. Erika graduated from Hugo High School in 2009. She was a very good basketball player; enjoyed the Denver Broncos; loved listening to music, drawing and painting. She was...

Johnny Fernandez

Johnny Fernandez

Dec 1, 2017

Johnny Fernandez, 68, of La Junta passed away on December 1, 2017 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He married Amelia Saracho on November 24, 1973 in La Junta. Johnny was a husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend, and a very hard worker. He will be missed dearly. Johnny was very proud to have served in...

Charles E. Gee

Charles E. Gee

Dec 1, 2017

Charles Earl Gee, 83, of Rocky Ford passed away on December 1, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born on December 16, 1933 to Charles Woodward & Mada (Johnson) Gee, he was very proud of the fact that he was born in a dugout at Rattle Snake Buttes, Colorado. He married Prudence Ann Sanders on January 18,...

William V. Mizer

William V. Mizer

Nov 27, 2017

William Vincent Mizer was born on November 1, 1923 to Albert Frederick Mizer and Mary Edith Wallace-Mizer at the Carizzo Ranch. He started his education in a one room school house near his home. William graduated high school at Pritchett in 1940 and attended college in Goodwell, OK. When World War II broke out, he enlisted in the Army to...

Adrianne Lynn Grasmick

Adrianne Lynn Grasmick

Nov 26, 2017

Adrianne Lynn Grasmick, 45, of Rocky Ford passed away on November 26, 2017 at the Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born on January 11, 1972 in Deadwood, South Dakota to John & Judy (Pack) Juso. She spent her early years in the Black Hills. She attended elementary, middle and high school in Lead, SD. In 1996 she met...

Elsie Ulloa

Elsie Ulloa

Nov 22, 2017

Elsie Vigil-Norwood-Ulloa, a native of La Junta, CO. A beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter and Sister, passed away peacefully at home in Buena Vista, CO, with her family by her side on Nov. 22, 2017. Elsie was born May 26, 1939 to the late Megerio and Mercedes Vigil. She is survived by sons, Jonathan and Jason Norwood; brother, Benjamin Vigil; sisters,...

George William Ansley

George William Ansley

Nov 20, 2017

George William Ansley, 99, passed away on November 20, 2017 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta. He was born on April 22, 1918 to William & Dora (Walker) Ansley in Haswell, CO. After completing 8 years of education he went on doing various jobs including a few, working on the Road and Bridge construction, driving...

Mary Rose Ozzello

Mary Rose Ozzello

Nov 20, 2017

Mary Ozzello, loving wife, devoted mom, and caring friend, died Nov. 20, 2017. All who knew and loved her will miss her smile, wit and affection. Mary was born in Sopris, Colo., to Joseph and Frances (Cimino) Antista. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School and Trinidad Junior College, and attended the University of Northern Colorado. She married Tano Ozzello...