Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Gary E. Wallace
Jun 26, 2024
Gary E. Wallace was the son of Harry D. Wallace and Olive E. Carlisle Wallace. Born in La Junta, Colorado on July 5th, 1947. He grew up on the family farm with his big sister, Harriet Wallace Menning. He was active, curious and fearless as a child and throughout most of his life.
Upon graduating high school, he and his wife,...
James David Thompson
Jun 20, 2024
James "Jimmy" Thompson, 58, of La Junta, CO passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at The Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo, CO. He was born November 4, 1965, in Denver, CO to Dale & Judith (Fritz) Thompson.
He is survived by his dad, Dale Thompson and sister, Denise McFarland, as well as niece, April (Shane) Shoemaker, nephew, Joshua (JoAnn) McFarland,...
John Platt
Jun 16, 2024
John Platt, 79, of Kim, CO passed away June 16, 2024 at his Kim home. He was born March 22, 1945 in La Junta, CO to Robert Lee & Rosie Margaret (Williams) Platt.
Private family service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald Roy Skorick
Jun 12, 2024
Ronald Roy Skorick was born on March 15th, 1944 in Velva, North Dakota to John and Stacia Skorick and passed from this life on June 12, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Stacia Skorick; brothers, Glenn, Paul, Raymond and Rollie; sisters, Ruth Skorick and Ethel Plesuk; and grandsons, Alexander Skorick and Isaac Pipkin. He is survived...
Eliseo "Gerald" Richard Berumen
Jun 12, 2024
Eliseo “Gerald” Berumen, 93, of Rocky Ford, CO died peacefully at his home in Rocky Ford on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was born September 10, 1930 in Nepesta, CO to Elias & Guadalupe (Diaz) Berumen.
He served in the US Marines, PFC, from 1952 – 1954. He worked for the Pueblo Army Depot where he worked with the “Hawk Missile...
Melbra Bryant
Jun 10, 2024
Melbra “Mel” Bryant, 84, , a former railroad engineer, member of the National Guard, and longtime resident of La Junta, transitioned on June 10, 2024 at his La Junta home. He was born October 17, 1939 in Moro, Arkansas to Jasper, Sr. & Bertha (Cupp) Bryant.
Melbra was profoundly known once he established his residence in La Junta. He began his...
Evalyn Ruth Widener
Jun 4, 2024
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Evalyn Ruth Widener (Rich) passed away on June 4, 2024, in Pueblo West, Colorado, at the age of 79.
She is survived by her brother John, children Karla, Steven and Michael, grandchildren Randi, Paige, Doran and Colton and great grandchildren Brody, Arlo and Harper.
She was born on August 25, 1944, in Cheraw, Colorado to Ila and...
Dwight Dean Mcintosh
May 31, 2024
Dwight Dean McIntosh, 81 , of Fowler, Colorado passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31 , 2024 at Evergreen Gardens in La Junta, Colorado.
Dwight was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on March 2, 1943, the son of Lloyd and Ella (King) McIntosh. He had ten brothers and sisters and there are many stories of swimming in the ditch, playing cowboys,...
Daniel F. Rael
May 29, 2024
Daniel “Danny” Rael, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in La Junta Colorado on June 4, 1961, where he grew up and lived most of his adult life. Dan was raised with his brothers and sisters in their La Junta home.
Dan was a loving father to his children. He...
Don Weber Vickroy
May 26, 2024
Don Weber Vickroy
August 18, 1947 – May 26, 2024
Don Weber Vickroy, 76, passed away on May 26, 2024 at his La Junta home. He was born on Aug 18, 1947 to Matt & Susan Olla Josephine (Smith) Vickroy. He was married to Martha Marita Monroe Vickroy who also passed away tragically at home with Don.
Don graduated from Otero Junior College...
Martha Marita Vickroy
May 26, 2024
Martha Marita Vickroy
September 9, 1946 – May 26, 2024
Martha Marita Vickroy, 77, passed away on May 26, 2024, at her La Junta home. She was born on Sept. 9, 1946, to Harold & Martha (Fritch) Monrow. She was married to Don Weber Vickroy who also passed away tragically at home with Marita.
Memorial Service held on Sunday, May 4th at 3:00...
Cody Don Hershey
May 26, 2024
Cody Don Hershey, born on April 15, 1964, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Fowler, Colorado, at age of 60.
Cody graduated from Fowler High School in 1983 and went on to serve his country with honor and pride in the United States Army from January 3, 1985, to December 19, 1987. During his service, Cody...
Robert "Bob" Keith Dunagan
May 24, 2024
Robert “Bob” Dunagan, Sr.
January 21, 1957- May 24, 2024
Bob Dunagan, 67, of Olney Springs, CO passed away Friday May 24, 2024, peacefully in his home with his wife by his side.
Bob was born the 3rd of four kids to Henry (Buck) Edward Dunagan and Albert Ann Samuels in Tulsa, OK.
Bob found his forever when he met his wife, Chrissy. They...
Pauline Cordova
May 20, 2024
Pauline Cordova, 83, of La Junta, CO passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Bent County Nursing Home in Las Animas, CO. She was born Monday, August 19, 1940, in Rainsville, NM to Frank & Anita (Mascarenas) Mora.
Pauline worked for 17 years as a housekeeper for the La Junta Nursing Home until she retired to look after her grandsons. She...
Jane S. Hernandez
May 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, Jane S. Hernandez who passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, June 5, 1957, in La Junta, CO to Cruz and Ruth (Sanchez) Cordova. She was fondly known as Janie.
Janie’s life was one of service and love, first as a nurse...
Phyllis Deon Upton
May 18, 2024
Phyllis Deon Upton
December 7, 1959 – May 18, 2024
Phyllis Deon Upton, 64, of Las Animas passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, in La Junta. She was born Monday, December 7, 1959, in Seminole, TX to Jesse Lee & Viola Marie (Wales) Upton.
Phyllis grew up in Huntington Beach, CA & liked riding her bike everywhere. She visited Disneyland quite often and...
Erlene Guess
May 4, 2024
Erlene Guess
May 23, 1940 – May 4, 2024
Phyllis Erlene Guess passed away at home Saturday, May 4, 2024, with her family by her side. Erlene was born in La Junta on Thursday, May 23, 1940, to William Earl “Pop” & Catherine Harriet “Hattie” (Thimgan) Beegles.
Erlene grew up in Swink Colorado before moving to the family ranch outside of LaJunta. Erlene...
Edwin Eugene Anderson
May 3, 2024
Edwin Eugene Anderson
December 26, 1941 – May 3, 2024
Edwin "Ed" Anderson, 82, of Olney Springs, CO became an angel in Heaven Friday, May 3, 2024, at his Olney Springs home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Friday, December 26, 1941, in Elgin, Ilinois to Eugene Edwin & Ada Marie (Stroupe) Anderson.
Ed is survived by his daughters, Marsha (Danny)...
Donald B. Laird
May 3, 2024
Donald Benjamin Laird was born June 10, 1938, in Massac County, Metropolis, Illinois to Paul Henry Laird and Robbie Lucile (Hamby) Laird. Don grew up in Pueblo, Colorado. He went to Centennial High School in Pueblo. His senior year in high school he joined the United States Marine Corp.
Don met his first wife, Virginia Winter, in Florida while serving in...
Ensebio "Ralph" Tafoya
Apr 29, 2024
Ensebio “Ralph” Tafoya
August 14, 1940 – April 29, 2024
Ensebio “Ralph” Tafoya, 83, of Westminster, CO passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at St. Anthony Hospital North in Westminster. He was born Wednesday, August 14, 1940, in La Junta, CO to Simon & Teresa (Sandoval) Tafoya.
Ralph is survived by his children, Sherry (Tony) Mendoza of Denver; Michelle (Troy) Torrez of Greeley;...
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