Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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)...
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...
Edward Lee Peteque, Sr.
May 24, 2017
Edward Lee Peteque, Sr., 53, of La Junta went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2017 at the St. Mary – Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on December 22, 1963 in La Junta to Louis & Eleanor (Lucero) Petetque. He was married to Pauline Peteque and together they had three wonderful boys. He started out...
Edith L. Kirkland-Liddell
May 23, 2017
Edith L. Kirkland-Liddell, 98, passed away on May 23, 2017 at her daughter’s home in La Junta. She was born on January 19, 1919 in Canton, Texas to Nolan Alexander & Ethel (Smith) Groom. She married Milton Douglas Kirkland in November 23, 1940 in Clayton, New Mexico; he preceded her in death on July 13, 1969. She was a member...
Elmer L. Giltner
May 19, 2017
Elmer L. Giltner passed away peacefully Friday, May 19th at his home in La Junta after a short illness. Born to Hugh and Margaret Giltner in Tagewell, Illinois, May 11, 1926, he had just turned 91. Elmer took an early graduation to join the Navy in 1943, completing a two year tour of duty mostly in the South Pacific. Upon...
Gerald L. Attebery
May 17, 2017
Gerald L. Attebery Sr., 86, passed away on May 17, 2017 at his Sugar City home. He was born on May 30, 1930 in North Platte, NE to Howard Clay & Gladys Mabel (Chapp) Attebery. Gerald was honorably discharged by the Army and Navy. He fought in Korea at Heartbreak Ridge in 1950-1951. He was a fireman in the U.S....
Burna Dean Stamps
May 11, 2017
Burna Dean Stamps, 89, of Pueblo and formerly of Fowler passed away on May 11, 2017 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She was born on December 3, 1927 in Clarks, Louisiana to Roy Rupert & Alma (Meyer) Stamps. Burna was schooled in Childress, Loco and Wellington, Texas and graduated high school in 1947 from Yoder-Miami High School. She...
Debbie P. Morgan
May 10, 2017
Debbie Morgan, 57, passed away on May 10, 2017 at her La Junta home. She was born on August 20, 1959 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Demetrio Salas. Debbie graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1977. Following graduation she moved to California and started working at Globe Bearing in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times in Orange County, Kmart in...
Carol Jean Mccoy
May 10, 2017
Carol Jean McCoy, 76, passed away on May 10, 2017 at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo. She was born on August 12, 1940 in Vidalia, Georgia to William & Opal (Davis) Dixon. She married Raymond E. McCoy on April 18, 1959 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Carol was a great cook, mother and devoted wife, she loved spending time...
Eleanor M. Irvine
May 10, 2017
Eleanor Maxine Irvine, 94, of Ft. Collins and formerly of La Junta, passed away on May 10, 2017, in Ft. Collins, Colorado. She was born to Charles & Myrtle Hackett in Pueblo, Colorado on August 31, 1922 where she spent her youth in Pueblo and Penrose. She graduated from Penrose High School in 1940. That year, Eleanor was crowned the...
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