Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
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)...
Amy Deherrera
Aug 6, 2015
Amy “Amada” Archuleta DeHerrera, 92, passed away on August 6, 2015 at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo. She was born on September 28, 1922 to Joseph Paul Archuleta & Frajelia Montoya in Pueblo. She married Ralph DeHerrera in January of 1937; he preceded her in death in 1997. Amy grew up in Pueblo, Colorado. She was the youngest...
Cassandra Louise Aragon
Aug 4, 2015
Cassandra Louise Aragon, 40, passed away on August 4, 2015 at her Las Animas home with partner of 18 years Rose Muniz by her side. She was born on September 30, 1974 to Ronald Raymond & Evelyn (Maes) Aragon in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was a homemaker most of her life, and took great pride in it. She is...
John Edward Carver
Aug 2, 2015
John Edward Carver, 70, passed away on August 2, 2015 at his La Junta home. He was born to Leo M. & Mary A. (Brooks) Carver on April 6, 1945 in Lamar, Colorado. He enjoying hunting, fishing, the outdoors, game shows, spending time with his family, playing pool, farming, gardening and spending time with his dogs. He will be missed...
Angie M. Gonzales
Jul 29, 2015
Angie M. Gonzales, 90, of La Junta passed away on July 29, 2015 at her sister’s home in Pueblo. She was born on July 1, 1925 to Herman & Oralda (Gutierrez) Gonzales in La Junta. Angie was a very giving and loving aunt to all her nieces & nephews. She will be missed dearly by her family. She is survived...
Doug Valdez
Jul 28, 2015
Robert Douglas “Doug” Valdez, 56, passed away on July 28, 2015 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on August 1, 1958 in Clovis, New Mexico to Robert & Elizabeth (Salazar) Valdez, Jr. Doug graduated from La Junta high school class of 1976. He worked for the VA for 34 years and retired in 2014. He was...
Federico Jr. Oviedo
Jul 28, 2015
Federico "Pops" Oviedo, Jr., 73, passed away on July 28, 2015 at his La Junta home. He was born on July 12, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas to Federico & Manuela (Guillen) Oviedo, Sr. Pops worked for Packbell for 20 years in California and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He then served 23 years with...
Gene H. Jaramillo
Jul 25, 2015
Gene Jaramillo, 61, passed away on July 25, 2015 at his Rocky Ford home. He was born on May 27, 1954 in La Junta to Luis E. & Della (Encinias) Jaramillo. He married Mary Ann Gallegos. He worked for the Sugar Factory, Willhams, and the Rocky Ford School District. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church. He enjoyed...
Jerry Cordova
Jul 25, 2015
Jerry Cordova January 24, 1940 – July 25, 2015 Jerry Cordova, 75, passed away to the heavens on Saturday, July 25. He was born to a loving Cruz and Ruth Cordova. He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend. He was a generous man that loved his family and friends unconditionally. He was loved by all and...
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