Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Christine Elaine Whalen
Jul 3, 2015
Christine Elaine Downey-Whalen, 46, of Swink, passed away on July 3, 2015 in a car accident near her home. She was born on January 9, 1969 in La Junta, Colorado to Timothy Downey & Judith Gonzales. She married Preston Whalen on November 25, 2000. Christine graduated from La Junta High School class of 1987. She also attended Otero Junior College. ...
Priscilla P. Miller
Jul 2, 2015
Priscilla Pryor Miller, 74, passed away on July 2, 2015 at her La Junta home with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 8, 1940 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Tom & Freda (Deacon) Pryor. Priscilla is survived by her children, Charles "Chuck" (Jerri) Swann of Salida, Colorado, Terri Fagan of La Junta, Alan (Jennifer) Swann of...
Fredrico Martinez
Jun 29, 2015
Fredrico L. Martinez, 77, of Pueblo passed away on June 29, 2015 at the VA Pueblo Community Living Center. He was born on January 12, 1938 in Tierra, New Mexico to Emilio & Clara (Straus) Martinez. He served in the Air Force from 1957 thru 1961. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Graveside service...
Michael D. Atz
Jun 23, 2015
Michael Dean Atz, 60, of Denver passed away on June 23, 2015 at the Denver Hospice Care Center. He was born to Robert Atz & Evelyn Bonan in Denver, Colorado on February 28, 1955. He married Georgia I. Vela-Vasquez on November 12, 1977 in La Junta, Colorado. He graduated Wheatridge high school in 1973. He received his Master’s degree in...
Pilar Vasquez
Jun 17, 2015
Pilar Vasquez, La Junta entered into rest on June 17, 2015 at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born to Mel Lopez and Leonila Ortiz in Santa Maria de Oro in Durango, Mexico on August 11, 1949, she was 65. She was a loving kind hearted person who loved her family. Her passion was crocheting. She will be...
Barbara May Scantlin
Jun 13, 2015
Barbara May Scantlin lost her battle with lymphoma and died on June 13, 2015 in Las Animas,Colorado at the age of 78. Barbara lived in Neosho, Missouri with her husband Bill Scantlinfor over 35 years after his retirement from the United States Navy. She recently returned toLa Junta to be closer to friends and family. Barbara Scantlin was born on...
Sharon K. Mcclain
Jun 2, 2015
Sharon K. McClain was born to Winfield Bruce and Virginia Bell Reynolds on March 24, 1954 in La Junta, Colorado. She attended school in La Junta, graduating in 1972 and continued her education a short time at Otero Jr. College. During her High School years she was very involved in music, winning several competitions at the state level singing. She...
Helen M. Bomar
May 30, 2015
Helen Marie Bomar went to eternal paradise on May 30, 2015 while on an extended visit with her daughter in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Helen was born in Rugby, Colorado to Anthony and Minnie Svetkoff on May 25, 1925, 'a coal miners daughter'. She lived most of her youth in Walsenburg, Colorado but upon the death of her father the family moved...
Luther Lee Britton
May 27, 2015
Luther Britton, 78, passed away on May 27, 2015 at his La Junta home. He was born on Oct 16, 1936 in Trinidad, Colorado to Albert and Clara (Rawlings) Britton. After serving in the United States Army, Luther returned to La Junta to marry the girl next door. Luther and Mabel Morrow were married on June 8, 1957. Luther worked...
Thelma Ilene Mcginnis
May 25, 2015
Thelma Ilene McGinnis, 95, sixty year resident of La Junta passed away at her home in the hands of her loving family on May 25, 2015. She was born on December 21, 1919 in Crawford, Nebraska to Walter & Florence Reeves. She taught school in a one room school house in Nebraska for several years, then later at Lincoln School...
Barbara Jean Broce
May 25, 2015
Barbara Jean Broce 75, of Cheraw passed away on May 25, 2015. She was born on May 7, 1940 in Pritchett, Colorado to Virgil Huffman and Dorothea Mayo. Barbara married Gene Broce on December 15, 1954 in Clayton, New Mexico. They lived their early years around the Boise City, Oklahoma area. In 1968 Gene and Barbara moved their family to...
Dottie May Hurd
May 22, 2015
Dottie May Hurd May 8, 1930 – May 22, 2015 Dottie May Hurd, 85, passed away on May 22, 2015 in Pueblo. She was born on May 8, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio, daughter of Charles W Carryer and Irene Grisso. She was a wonderful, loving mother, wife and grandmother who made a 30 year career out of caring for hundreds...
Clifford Earl Headrick
May 22, 2015
Clifford E. Headrick, 85, of Cheraw, passed away on May 22, 2015, at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo. He was born to John Henry & Dessie (Balmer) Headrick on September 21, 1929 in Cheraw, Colorado. Clifford married Carolyn S. Johnson on July 10, 1954 in La Junta; she preceded him in death on December 22, 2011. Clifford attended...
Maryann Sivertson
May 16, 2015
Maryann "Panda" Morris Sivertson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 16, 2015 after a massive stroke. She had recently moved to Colorado from El Mirage, Arizona. Maryann was originally from Wilmington, Delaware and was a 1961 graduate of Wilmington High School. She got a degree in nursing and worked as both a substitute and private doctor's...
Christine May Thorp
May 14, 2015
Christine May “Chris” Thorp, 62, passed away on May 14, 2015 at her home in Sugar City after a reoccurring battle with cancer. She was born on May 7, 1953 to Leroy and Doris Anderson in Denver, Colorado. Chris was born and raised in Denver, graduated from Denver South High School, moved with her husband to Colorado Springs in 1978...
Dorothy Mae Roberts
May 7, 2015
Dorothy M. Roberts, 84, of Pueblo, passed away on May 7, 2015 at the Heatherwood Village Assisted Living in Pueblo. She was born on May 14, 1930 in La Junta to M.G. & Nila (Stockton) Roberts. Dorothy graduated from La Junta High School with the Class of 1948 and was the female athlete of the year. She was a sergeant...
Gladys L. Schultz
May 2, 2015
Gladys L. Schultz, 77, of Las Animas, passed away on May 2, 2015 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on June 21, 1937 in Pueblo to Silas & Flossie Trentor. Gladys married Delbert A. Schultz; he preceded her in death on March 18, 1996. Gladys enjoyed her family especially her kids, grandkids, and great-grandchildren. She...
Matthew Martin Webb
Apr 29, 2015
Matthew Martin Webb, 55, passed away on April 29, 2015 at his La Junta home. He was born on February 4, 1960 in Bridgeport, Nebraska to Keith I. & Mona M. (Peterson) Webb Matthew worked for the Otero County Assessor Office as the commercial appraiser. He enjoyed flying planes, golfing, fly fishing and spending time with his family. He will...
Carolyn Clarinda Vandiver
Apr 27, 2015
Carolyn Clarinda Vandiver, 99, passed away quietly in her sleep in the early morning of April 27, 2015 at her Los Alamos, New Mexico home. She was born February 29, 1916 to Alpha and Carrie (Stansberry) Coates in her family’s farm house in Osborne County, Kansas. She was the fourth of seven children having three older sisters and three younger...
Richard Lucero
Apr 26, 2015
Richard “Ross” Lucero, 74, of La Junta passed away on April 26, 2015 at his niece’s home. He was born on April 3, 1941 in La Junta to Esteven & Juanita (Rocha) Lucero. Ross attended La Junta high school where he played football and wrestling then later served in the military for two years. He worked for NIBCO as a...
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