Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Lucille M. Tapia
Jun 18, 2016
Lucille M. Tapia, 87, of La Junta passed away on June 18, 2016 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She was born on January 29, 1929 in La Junta to Pedro N. & Victoria (Mondragon) Garcia. She worked at the Harvey House and for Inspiration Fields when it was known as the Girch Center and as a Nanny. She...
James Rael
Jun 16, 2016
James Rael, 46, of La Junta passed away on June 16, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on July 12, 1969, to Esther Gamez in La Junta, Colorado. James was a wild and adventuresome young man. I know that sounds like nice words to explain a trouble maker, but he was never afraid of anything and was always...
Tom Thomas
Jun 12, 2016
Riley "Tom" J. Thomas, Jr., 66, of Rocky Ford passed away on June 12, 2016. He was born on June 28, 1949 in La Junta, Colorado to Riley Judson & Zella (Ulrey) Thomas, Sr. He married Peggy Perkins on June 28, 1987 in Delhart, Texas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed painting and crafts. He is survived...
Jean Munoz
Jun 9, 2016
Nancy Jean Munoz, 76, passed away on June 9, 2016 at her La Junta home. She was born on June 3, 1940 in La Junta, Colorado to Leo & Cleo (Garcia) Sanchez. She married John Z. Munoz, Sr. on June 25, 1958 in La Junta, Colorado; he preceded her in death on March 14, 2003. Jean is survived by her...
Jeanette Lynn Garner
May 28, 2016
Jeanette Lynn Garner, 51, of Gilbert, Arizona departed this life on May 28, 2016 in La Junta, CO. She was born on July 9, 1964 in La Junta, CO to James M. & Janet L. (Kancilia) Garner. Jeanette graduated from La Junta High School in 1982, she then attended the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo, CO and graduated with...
Alice Rae Toppin
May 21, 2016
Alice Rae Toppin, 79, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Blueberry Hill Nursing Home in Beverly, MA after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on October 1, 1936 to Raymond C. and Louise D. (Niemeier) Lemmon in Cambridge, Nebraska. Alice was one of five children born to Raymond and Louise. She attended elementary schools in Nebraska...
George N. Garcia
May 18, 2016
George N. Garcia, 85, passed away on May 18, 2016 at his Rocky Ford home. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Guadalupita, New Mexico to Alfredo & Adelaida (Montoya) Garcia. George worked as a machine operator and farm laborer and was the gardener for the City of La Junta. He enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with...
Kenneth Lee Wickham
May 15, 2016
Kenneth Lee Wickham, 76, passed away May 15, 2016 at his La Junta home. He was born on February 2, 1940 in La Junta, Colorado to Forrest & Dorothy (Elder) Wickham. He was employed with the City of La Junta Eclectic department for 40 years. He was an active lifetime member of the La Junta Elks Lodge #701 and twice...
Victoria L. Rael
May 14, 2016
Victoria Louise Rael. a lifetime resident of La Junta, Colorado, passed away surrounded by her children and loved ones on May 14, 2016. Vickie was born on March 23, 1920 to Luz and Maria (Rodriquez) Hernandez. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years Leroy "Chuy" Rael and numerous family members. The daughter of early settlers...
Doris Miller
May 9, 2016
Doris Miller, 82, passed away May 9, 2016 at her La Junta home. She was born on Oct. 26, 1933 in Sheridan Lake, Colorado to Arthur & Elsie (Downey) Wright. She married Darrell Miller on Jan. 27, 1952 in La Junta; he preceded her in death on May 19, 2013. Doris worked for Mountain Bell for 20 years and at...
David Louis Apodaca
May 4, 2016
David Louis Apodaca, 59, of La Junta passed away on May 4, 2016 at his mother’s residence in La Junta. He was born on December 14, 1956 in La Junta to Louie N. & Jean (Muniz) Apodaca. He is survived by his mother, Jean Apodaca of La Junta; sister, Louise (Michael Miller) Apodaca of La Junta; brother, Mark (Debra) Apodaca...
William Frank Glazebrook
May 2, 2016
William Frank Glazebrook, 86, of La Junta passed away on May 2, 2016 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta. He was born on February 23, 1930 in La Junta, Colorado to Carson William & Laura Elnora (Chapman) Smith. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the AVRMC Nursing Home Activities Fund direct...
Alice Adeline Stahlecker
Apr 28, 2016
Alice Adeline Stahlecker, 86, of Rocky Ford passed away on April 28, 2016 at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway. She was born on April 12, 1930 in Kanarado, Kansas to Harry & Martha (Sellman) Runge. She attended schools in Kanarado and graduated from Burlington High School. She was a mother of five children, maintained a busy household, she...
Charlie Lovato
Apr 27, 2016
Manuel “Charlie” Lovato, 72, of La Junta passed away on April 27, 2016 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta. He was born on March 11, 1944 in La Junta to Manuel & Cora (Archuleta) Lovato. Charlie grew up and raised his family in La Junta. He was the loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was...
Ruth Stewart
Apr 26, 2016
As per Ruth's request cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.
Albert Siegfried
Apr 23, 2016
Albert Siegfried, 93, passed away on April 23, 2016 at his La Junta home. He was born to Gottfried & Julianna (Manweiler) Siegfried on July 22, 1922 in Sugar City, CO. He married Hilda Grasmick on July 18, 1948; she preceded him in death on May 22, 2013. Albert graduated from Sugar City High School class of 1941. He was...
Helen Mason Smith
Apr 22, 2016
Helen Mason Smith, age 88 of Rocky Ford passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on April 22 , 2016. Upon her arrival in Heaven the Lord greeted her with her beloved husband, Howard. Helen was born on April 12, 1928 to Guy Mason and Rebecca (Allen) Mason in Berryville, Arkansas. She was eleven of twelve children. ...
Beverly Ann Larkey
Apr 22, 2016
Beverly Ann Larkey, 82, passed away on April 22, 2016 at her Fowler home. She was born on October 5, 1933 to Wendall & Juanita (Riegal) Boxwell in El Dorado, Kansas. She married Charles Larkey in 1950; he preceded her in death on July 25, 2014. Beverly enjoyed gardening and red roses were her favorite. She taught herself how to...
Cynthia Anne Patton
Apr 20, 2016
Cynthia Anne Patton, 75, of La Junta passed away on April 20, 2016 at the Rock Canyon Respiratory & Rehabilitation Center in Pueblo. She was born on August 22, 1940 in Boston, MA to Mary DeLuca. Cynthia was a women’s health nurse practitioner at Loma Vista Medical Center and Planned Parenthood. She attended school at the Rhode Island Hospital School...
Justin C. Klein
Apr 16, 2016
Justin Curtis “Buster” Klein, 36, of La Junta passed away peacefully on April 16, 2016 at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO. Justin had endured 8 months of boldly fighting cancer. He always kept a positive attitude. He was born on January 8, 1980 in La Junta, CO to John & Mary Jane (Campbell) Klein. He married Samantha...
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