Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Eddie S. Jiminez
Sep 12, 2014
Eddie S. Jiminez, 69, of La Junta, passed away on Sept. 12, 2014 the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 18, 1945 in Rocky Ford to Eddie A. & M. Lucy (Carbajal) Jimenez. Eddie worked at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center for 42 years. Eddie is survived by his sisters, Patricia Jacobs of Show Low,...
Ed Mcdonald
Aug 23, 2014
Ed McDonald, 84, of La Junta passed away on August 23, 2014 at the Evergreen Gardens. He was born on November 14, 1929 to James O. & Eva Pearl (Nichols) McDonald in La Junta, CO. Ed married the love of his life Rea Cobb on November 18, 1950 in La Junta. Ed served in the Korean Conflict with the United...
Jose Richard Vigil
Aug 19, 2014
Jose Richard Vigil , passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado. Richard was born April 27, 1937 to Gil and Sally Vigil in Kim, Colorado. Richard served in the Marines from November 1955-1958 and did a tour in Japan. Richard loved to spend time with his family and friends and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Richard is...
Ralph Jr. Martinez
Aug 16, 2014
Ralph “Slabs” Martinez, Jr., 59, passed away on August 16, 2014, at his Rocky Ford home. He was born on January 16, 1955 in Rocky Ford to Ralph & Mary (Roybal) Martinez, Sr. Ralph touched many hearts and brought smiles to many faces. He had two special loves, his wife and daughter that he loved very much. He was a...
Jack Williams
Aug 12, 2014
Jack Williams, 88, longtime resident of Las Animas & Huerfano County, passed away August 12, 2014 at his Swink home. He was born on December 20, 1925 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Fred & Aneda (Crowder) Williams. Jack lived most of his life on the family ranch near Walsenburg. After he retired he moved to the Arkansas Valley. Jack was...
Ronald E. Grasmick
Aug 8, 2014
Ronald Edward Grasmick Sr., 70, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away on August 8, 2014, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born October 16, 1943, in Rocky Ford, CO to George Grasmick and Vivian E Grasmick (Korf). He attended Rocky Ford area schools and graduated with the class of 1961 from Rocky Ford High School. Ronald married Sharon...
Ramon N. Gutierrez
Aug 8, 2014
Ramon N. Gutierrez, 98, of Kim, passed away August 8, 2014. He was born on May 24, 1916 in Officer, Colorado to Raymond & Mary Maude (Goodrich) Gutierrez. Ramon was the second oldest of his siblings. He lived alone on the Gutierrez Ranch and had his own heard of cattle; which he took care. In his later years when he...
Michael A. Becerra
Aug 7, 2014
Michael "Miguel" Becerra, 51, passed away on August 7, 2014 at his La Junta home. He was born on August 5, 1963 to Margaret (Whatley) and Raymond J. Becerra in La Junta. Miguel attended La Junta schools and worked at Otero Junior College for the last 17 years. He enjoyed going to rock concerts, especially KISS concerts, and he was...
Jeffrey Foy Mcclelland
Aug 7, 2014
Jeffrey Foy McClelland, 73, of Swink, CO passed away on August 7, 2014, doing what he loved…bicycling. He was born July 27, 1941 in Castle Rock, CO to Gene and Lillian (Foy) McClelland. He married Rhonda Reese on May 27, 1966. They had one daughter, Amy. Jeff lived in Swink all of his life attending Swink schools, graduating with the...
Lillian S. Fitzpatrick
Aug 7, 2014
Lillian Marie (Staab) Fitzpatrick, 92, passed away on August 7, 2014 at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, Colorado, with her family by her side. She was born in Catherine, Kansas, on October 17, 1921, the oldest of six children, born to Anna (Hefner) & Joseph W. Staab. She attended Catholic schools in Topeka, Kansas, was graduated from Catholic High in 1939,...
Tracy Lynn Mcclain
Aug 3, 2014
Tracy Lynn McClain, 41, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2014 at her Manzanola home. Tracy was born on September 28, 1972 in La Junta, Colorado. Tracy moved back to the Arkansas Valley in 1997. She married Lawrence McClain in 2003 in Pueblo Colorado. Tracy was a devoted wife and mother who greatly enjoyed spending time with her kids. She...
Sheryl A. Daniel
Jul 28, 2014
Sheryl A. Daniel, 61, longtime La Junta resident passed away on July 28, 2014 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on May 26, 1953 in Denver, Colorado to Kenneth & Virginia (Cunningham) Shull. Sheryl married John G. Daniel on September 1, 1988 in La Junta. Sheryl enjoyed cooking, reading and writing. Her biggest passion was...
Mary Garcia
Jul 25, 2014
Mary Garcia, 71, passed away July 25, 2014 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born to Paz (Chavez) and Dan Martinez on June 12, 1943 in Trujillo, New Mexico. Memorial service will be Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Joe Montoya officiating. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home and Arkansas Valley Crematory is in...
Charles A. Larkey
Jul 25, 2014
Charles A. Larkey, 86, passed away on July 25, 2014 at his Fowler home. He was born on April 20, 1928 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Charles & Georgia (Staples) Larkey. Charles accomplishments in life was providing for his family, selling real estate and farming & ranching on the 66 ranch in Kalispell, Montana. WE will have Charles in our hearts...
Michael Dean Casper
Jul 24, 2014
Michael Dean Casper, 61, passed this life on July 24, 2014 at his Rocky Ford home. He was born on November 7, 1952 in La Junta to Paul & Bonnie (Rooks) Casper. Mike graduated from La Junta High School class of 1971. He was a professional painter for Blair Paint Service for several years and later employed by the Santa...
Glenda I. Higbee
Jul 24, 2014
A Service of Celebration for longtime Swink Elementary School teacher and former Carlton resident, Glenda I. Higbee will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Pastor Troy Greer officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Glenda will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 10:00 AM until 5:00...
Mabel Sciumbato
Jul 21, 2014
Mabel Nancy Sciumbato went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2014. She was born on August 7, 1927, in Shickley, Nebraska, and was the youngest of five children born to Lulu (Birky) and Daniel Boshart. The family moved to Colorado and Mabel attended school in Thurman. They later moved to Cheraw. She was employed by Farmland Industries, and...
Robert Sr. Ramirez
Jul 16, 2014
Robert Ramirez, Sr. 62, passed away on July 16, 2014 at his La Junta home. He was born on May 6, 1952 in La Junta, Colorado to Natalio & Jenny (Fernandez) Ramirez, Sr. Robert served in the United States Army from 1971 – 1977. He worked 25 years with the BNSF retiring in 2006. He enjoyed sports especially when it...
Froilan Rosales
Jul 16, 2014
Froilan Rosales was born on October 5, 1924 and departed this world on July 16, 2014. He married Amalia Flores on August 23, 1949 and by the Catholic Church in 1950. Froilan lived in La Junta all his life. He was a proud member of the Catholic Church and served as a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus....
Petronilo Lorenzo Lopez
Jul 12, 2014
Petronilo Lorenzo Lopez, 69, of Rocky Ford passed away July 12, 2014 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born to Thomas & Emma (Rael) Lopez on October 5, 1944 in Trindad, Colorado. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be Thursday, July 17, 2014, at 7:00...
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