Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Doris Irene Burns
Aug 25, 2017
Doris Irene Burns, 97 died Aug. 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Doris was born March 11, 1920 in La Junta, Colorado, the daughter of John and Helen Rupp. She worked at Mountain Bell Telephone Company in the 1940s. On June 21, 1947, Doris married Tommy L. Burns in a ceremony at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in La Junta. In...
Eva Costello
Aug 15, 2017
Eva Costello, 78, of La Junta passed away on August 15, 2017. She was born to Manuel & Livoria (DeReyes) Romero on February 24, 1939 in La Junta. She married Robert J. Costello on July 19, 1958 in Denver, Colorado at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on February 9, 2016. She is survived by her...
Gene Broce
Aug 7, 2017
Gene Broce 80, of Cheraw passed away on August 7, 2017. He was born on November 19, 1936 in La Junta, Colorado to Fred Lee & Loretta Irene (Casebolt) Broce. He married Barbara Jean Huffman on December 15, 1954 in Clayton, New Mexico; she preceded him in death on May 25, 2015. Gene is survived by his daughter, Candi Patton,...
Thomas Hernandez, Jr.
Aug 5, 2017
Thomas Hernandez, Jr. August 5, 1955 – August 5, 2017 Thomas Hernandez, Jr., 62, of Northglenn, Colorado and formerly of La Junta passed away on August 5, 2017. He was born in La Junta on August 5, 1955 to Thomas, Sr. & Antonia (Barela) Hernandez. Thomas was a loving and kind father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was loved very...
C. Franklyn Heatwole
Aug 5, 2017
C. Franklyn Heatwole, 89, passed away on August 5, 2017 at his La Junta home. He was born to E. Herman & Nora (Good) Heatwole on February 1, 1928 in La Junta, Colorado. Franklyn married Esther Bixler on April 8, 1953 at the First Mennonite Church in La Junta. He attended school at the Grand Valley Grade School at Hawley,...
Linda Sue Root
Jul 30, 2017
Linda Sue Root, 67, passed away on July 30, 2017 at her La Junta home. She was born on August 17, 1949 in La Junta, Colorado to Claude C. & Mildred Grace (Eddy) Jenkins. She married Albert Alan Root on June 6, 1971 at the United Methodist Church in La Junta. Linda worked at Mayer Flower Shop, Sears, ATSF Railroad,...
Myrtle A. Miller
Jul 24, 2017
Myrtle Ann (Schweitzer) Miller, 101, passed away July 24, 2017 at her La Junta home. Myrtle was born to Charles and Ida Schweitzer November 7th 1915 in Protection, Kansas where she spent her youth. She enjoyed her younger years with her two sisters, Gladys and Esther. Her family attended the Mennonite church which provided the foundation for her faith journey...
Fred L. Korinek
Jul 18, 2017
Fred Louis “Corky” Korinek, 89, died July18,2017 at his home on the ranch outside of Ordway with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on July 28, 2017 at the River of Life Church, 411 E. 9th St. in Ordway, CO. Corky was born June 4, 1928 in Ordway, Colorado to John H....
Betty Jean Fenter
Jul 4, 2017
Betty Jean Fenter, 86, departed this life on July 4, 2017 at her La Junta home surrounded by her family. Jean was born on Jan. 1, 1931 in Dallas, Texas to Charles Lee & Inez (Bays) Weaver. She married Victor Otho Fenter on October 11, 2009 in La Junta; he preceded her in death Sept. 9, 2010. Jean enjoyed sewing,...
William E. Munger
Jun 30, 2017
Celebration of life for William “Bill” Munger will be Friday, July 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the West Assembly of God Church in Fowler, CO with Pastor Daryl Johnson officiating. Bill passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 after losing his battle from a tragic car accident on Friday, June 16, 2017. Bill was the fourth child of James...
Leonard Wayne Hartless
Jun 30, 2017
Leonard Wayne “Festus” Hartless, 90, passed away on June 30, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Wayne was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on July 19, 1926 to William Ward and Mable Magdaline Hartless. He married Shirley Ann Carrica on October 21, 1958. He was a truck driver for 55 years and a longtime resident of La Junta. He...
Patricia Lee Waggoner
Jun 24, 2017
Patricia Lee Waggoner, 65, of Rocky Ford passed away on June 24, 2017 at the Crowley County Nursing Center. She was born on July 20, 1951 in La Junta to Edwin Clinton, Sr. & Donna Jessie (Crockett) Waugh. She worked at the Thomas Baker Jewelry for 2 years and also the Rocky Ford School District for eight years, at which...
Jolene Kay Anderson
Jun 22, 2017
Jolene Kay Anderson, 35, of Pueblo passed away on June 22, 2017 in Greeley, Colorado. She was born on January 7, 1982 in Canon City, Colorado to Dewey & Karen (Edmunds) Anderson. She is survived by her children, Kaylynne of Las Animas; Bradley and Austin both of La Junta; parents, Dewey (Karen) Anderson of La Junta; siblings, Penni Powers of...
Donald D. Brandfas
Jun 22, 2017
Donald Brandfas, 70, of Crosbyton, Texas passed away June 22, 2017 due to illness at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He was born to John and Sue Brandfas on August 4, 1946 in La Junta, Colorado. He is survived by wife to be, Kathy Wallin, brother, Emmett (Wanda) Brandfas of Dacona, CO; sister, Lydia Sue (James)...
Betty A. Terry
Jun 22, 2017
Betty A. Terry, 91, of Fowler and formerly longtime Olney Springs resident passed away on June 22, 2017 at the Fowler Healthcare Center. She was born on December 9, 1925 in Florence, Colorado to Thomas A. & Altia (Betts) Fansler. Betty was a military wife moving a lot was something she had to adapt to. She was a hard worker,...
Darrel Wayne Mctaggart
Jun 21, 2017
Darrel Wayne McTaggart, 64, passed away on June 21, 2017 at his La Junta home. He was born on July 20, 1952 in Lamar, Colorado to Norvin & Zelda (Williams) McTaggart. As per Darrel's request cremation has taken place and no services have been planned.
Louis E. Fuller
Jun 15, 2017
Louis E. Fuller, 73, of Cheraw, passed away on June 15, 2017 at his business in North La Junta. He was born on March 31, 1944 in Denver, Colorado to George & Rosa (Marler) Fuller. Louis married Rita on September 24, 1964 in Ordway, Colorado. Louis attended school in Ordway, Sugar City and graduated from Eads High School. Louis owned...
Margarito Jaramillo
Jun 12, 2017
Margarito Jaramillo, 61, of La Junta passed away on June 12, 2017 at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. He was born on August 25, 1955 to Emilio & Mary Josie (Sandoval) Jaramillo in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Margarito served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a framer and he was a hard worker and enjoyed spending time...
Agustin F. Franco
Jun 8, 2017
Agustin Franco, 82, passed away June 8, 2017 at his La Junta home. He was born in Boone, CO on August 28, 1934 to Francisco & Enriqueta (Cardiel) Franco. He worked at Ft Lyon Veterans Administration and retired after 40 years. He was also a veteran and served in the U.S. Army. Everyone knew him as "FRANCO". He was remembered...
Robert E. Black
May 31, 2017
Robert E. Black, 79, passed away on May 31, 2017 at his La Junta home. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Ron Skorick of the First Christian Church officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Those...
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