Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
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...
Gerald V. Clark
Jul 11, 2014
Gerald Victor Clark, 90, Lifetime Fowler resident passed away on July 11, 2014 at the Fowler Health Care Center. He was born on September 27, 1923 in Fowler to Garry E & Alice C. (Dortenbaugh) Clark. He married Elaine on June 24, 1945 at the Fowler United Methodist Church; she preceded him in death on April 27, 2004. Gerald married...
Angela M Perez
Jul 4, 2014
Angela M. Perez, 90, of La Junta passed away on July 4, 2014 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 28, 1924 in La Junta to Marcelino & Maria (Avila) Maldonado. Angela loved watching the Novelas Channel and she never missed a Denver Bronco Game. She enjoyed all Spanish music and dancing. She is survived...
Kenneth R. Payne
Jul 4, 2014
Kenneth R. Payne, 68, entered his eternal home on July 4, 2014 at his Las Animas home. He was born on July 20, 1945 in Tulare, California to Charles & Nellie (Giles) Payne. Kenneth grew up in California and Oklahoma. He graduated from Tyrone High School in Tyrone, Oklahoma, in 1963. He served in the United States Air Force and...
Velma June Young
Jul 1, 2014
Velma June Young, 88, longtime resident of the Fort Bent community, departed this life on July 1, 2014 at her home. June was born on March 2, 1926 in Denver, Colorado to George Finley & Erma Ruth (Whitesel) Barrier. She attended elementary school in a country school near her family's ranch in Gillette, Wyoming and then attended high school in...
James Paul Nesselhuf
Jun 30, 2014
James Paul “Jim” Nesselhuf, 69, passed away on June 30, 2014 at his La Junta home. He was born on May 11, 1945 to Harry & Kittie (Tovatt) Nesselhuf in Rocky Ford. He married Carolyn F. Holmes on September 3, 1988 in La Junta. Jim served in the United States Army from January 1966 until January 1969. He worked for...
Betty Louise Mumaugh
Jun 30, 2014
Betty Louise Mumaugh, 88, died June 30, 2014 in Fowler, Colorado. She was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on April 2, 1926 to Rocelia and Charles (Ray) Stanbridge. She married Dave O. Mumaugh May 15, 1948 and had two sons and two daughters between 1949 and 1960. Betty was born in Rocky Ford and raised with one sister and two...
Timothy Francis Downey
Jun 27, 2014
Timothy Francis Downey, 70, of Swink, passed away on June 27, 2014 at the Select Medical Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born on September 19, 1943 in Dodge City, Kansas to Michael & Nellie (O’Keefe) Downey. He married Judith Ann Gonzales on October 4, 1969 and they later divorced on November 17, 1987. Timothy attended the Sacred Heart Grade...
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