Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Richard L. Burnett
Sep 24, 2015
Richard L. Burnett passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 24, 2015 after a long illness. Richard, known as "Spider" to so many, was born on October 5, 1947 to Raymond and Earnestine Burnett in Dodge City, KS. After moving to La Junta, Richard was employed at Nibco. Richard then worked at the Otero County...
Johnny L. Rangel
Sep 23, 2015
Johnny "Wolf" Rangel, 61, passed away on September 23, 2015 at his La Junta home. He was born on March 22, 1954 in La Junta to Domingo & Sylvia (Raso) Rangel. Johnny was a diehard Denver Broncos fan. He was always smiling and loved with all he had. He enjoying walking and enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be...
Ramona P. Bradshaw
Sep 22, 2015
Ramona “Mona” P. Bradshaw, 89, passed away on September 22, 2015 at the Fowler Nursing Care Center following a brief illness. She was born on August 4, 1926 in Manzanola to John M. & Myrtle M. (Robb) Morgan. She married William “Bill” E. Bradshaw on November 11, 1944 in La Junta; he preceded her in death. She was raised in...
Gregorio V. Aragon
Sep 22, 2015
Gregorio “LoLo” V. Aragon, 76, passed away at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta on September 22, 2015. He was born on September 24, 1938 to Juan B. & Matilde (Sandoval) Aragon in San Isidro, New Mexico. Gregorio worked for many years at the Girch Center now known as Inspiration Field. He is survived by his...
Ben Rodriguez
Sep 16, 2015
Ben Rodriguez, 83, of Rocky Ford passed away on September 16, 2015 at the Center of Centennial in Colorado Springs. He was born in Fowler, Colorado to Thomas & Seferina (Ortega) Rodriguez. He married Adelina Reyes-Chaparro. Ben was a decorated Korean War Veteran. He was an active member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church where he was a lecturer. He was...
Frank Milenski
Sep 14, 2015
Frank D. Milenski September 29, 1961 – September 14, 2015 Frank D. Milenski, 53 of Swink, passed away on September 14, 2015. He was born on September 29, 1961 to Joe and Jane (Sims) Milenski in La Junta, Colorado. Frank graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1979 and went on to earn his Associate’s Degree from Fort Lewis College...
Janice R. Jones
Sep 10, 2015
Janice Rhea Jones, 79, of La Junta passed away September 10, 2015 surrounded by her family. Janice was born in La Junta on July 17, 1936 to Lloyd and Evelyn (Bollinger) Cuckow. She was the oldest of three children. Janice was a dedicated mother to her four daughters. She put herself through nursing school and was a registered nurse with...
Richard Max Lucero
Sep 4, 2015
Richard Lucero 71, went to be with our lord on Friday, September 4, 2015. Richard was born in Denver to beautiful parents Isaac and Isabel Lucero. He was a beloved brother to Robert Lucero, Lucy (Albino) Barbero, Bernice (Ben) Tafoya and William Lucero. Loving, committed, hardworking father to Deborah Lucero, Lorraine (Herbert) Conrado and Antonio Lucero and grandfather to Mario,...
Alfred E. O'Canas
Sep 4, 2015
Alfred Eugene “Pudgy” O’Canas, 66, passed away at his La Junta home on September 4, 2015. He was born on April 27, 1949 to Ben T. & Rebecca (Madrid) O’Canas in La Junta. Pudgy graduated from La Junta High School class of 1969. After high school he joined the United States Army. He worked for Dana Corp for 22 years...
Lorell Anderson
Sep 3, 2015
Georgia Lorell Anderson, 72, of Olney Springs became an angel in Heaven on September 3, 2015, surrounded by her family at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She was born on February 5, 1943 in Greenfield, Missouri to Earl F. & Jeane “Freddie” (McGuire) Lowry. Lorell was a retired Correctional Officer from the Crowley County Facility. She was a member...
Wanda Lurlene Smith
Aug 30, 2015
Wanda Lurlene Smith, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30, 2015 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 29, 1924 in Burkburnett, Texas to O.J. & Oma (Moss) Ensey. She married R.D. Smith on June 16, 1944 in Plainview, Texas; he preceded her in death in February 1966. Wanda grew...
Billy Deatherage
Aug 25, 2015
William "Billy" Deatherage, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 25, 2015 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 19, 1932 in Des Moines, New Mexico to Jasper & Beulah (Nichols) Deatherage. In his younger years, Billy was a Boy Scout that helped raise money for the Statue of Liberty that stands in the La Junta City...
Truett Carroll
Aug 23, 2015
Truett Carroll, La Junta, Colo. passed away on August 23, 2015. He was 81, one day short of his 82nd birthday. Truett was born August 24, 1933 in Elida, NM to O.C. and Lorena Carroll. He was the fourth of eight children. Truett attended Elida School before beginning to work on ranches in southeast New Mexico and later in southeast...
Gloria Mondragon
Aug 23, 2015
Gloria Mondragon, 67 of La Junta, CO died Sunday August 23, 2015 at her home in La Junta Colorado surrounded by family and loved ones. Gloria was born in La Junta, to Santos and Lucy Mondragon on January 15,1948. Miss. Mondragon is survived by her son, Lester Mondragon of La Junta; her grandchildren, Kelly Jackson of La Junta, Shawn Jackson...
E. Yvonne Diekman
Aug 21, 2015
E. Yvonne Diekman, 88, passed away August 21, 2015 at the AVRMC Nursing Care Center. She was born September 23, 1926 to Elmer and Nellie (Cress) Wyman. She grew up on a farm near Brownell, KS, and graduated from Brownell High School at the age of 15. She was a force to be reckoned with on her high school basketball...
Dan Noller
Aug 18, 2015
Dan Noller, at the age of 80, passed away August 18th in Denver, CO. Dan was born on May 14th, 1935, in a farmhouse close to Sigourney, IA. Dan is survived by his former wife, Marsha (Smedema) Noller, 3 children: Danita (Matt) Rocha, Wendy (Bill) Owen and Kristi Noller, 6 grandchildren: Tyler & Sean Owen, Danya, Audrey & Jamie Herrell,...
Donald T. Hutchins
Aug 15, 2015
Donald Thomas Hutchins of La Junta died August 15, 2015 of cancer at his home between La Junta and Swink Don was the middle child of Walter Hutchins and Virginia Pearl (Prough) Hutchins. He was born May 25, 1939 at the home of his parents near Fort Lyon, Colorado. For first through eighth grades Don attended Rixey School not far...
Roger Alan Wadleigh
Aug 8, 2015
Roger Alan Wadleigh passed from this life on Sat., Aug. 8, 2015, at the age of 86, in the company of family and friends at his home in Cheraw. He was born in the same house on June 8, 1929, to Joseph Everett Wadleigh and Irene (Irwin) Wadleigh. Roger attended Cheraw schools, graduating in 1947. He graduated from Colorado A...
Les Guthrie
Aug 7, 2015
Graveside services for long time Prichett/Kim, Colorado resident, Leslie Levi Guthrie, will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Springfield Cemetery in Springfield, CO. Pastor Ernie Felzein and Pastor Danny Aragon, will co-officiate the service and burial. There will be no visitation. Les Guthrie was born June 27, 1941 at Andrix, CO to Eva (Harris)...
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