Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Mary E. Langley
Apr 12, 2014
Mary Emma Langley entered into her new life to be with her beloved “Frenchy” on April 12, 2014, 77 days after his death. She was born on March 12, 1922, to Pietro Antonio and Adelina (Talarico) Colosimo in La Junta, CO. She graduated from La Junta High in 1940 and worked several retail jobs before landing her clerk/typist position at...
Ruth Anne Kenner
Apr 11, 2014
Ruth Anne Kenner, 51, passed away on April 11, 2014 at her La Junta home. She was born on February 14, 1963 in Denver, Colorado she was adopted at the age of 5 and a half months old by Lorn “Buck” & Kathryn “Kay” (Tigner) Kenner. She attended Fort Bent Elementary School and La Junta Junior High and High School....
William Howard Franklin
Apr 7, 2014
William Howard "Bill" Franklin, 86, left this earth on April 7, 2014. Bill was born on December 4, 1927 in Peabody, Kansas in a boxcar to Carrie Mae (Howard) & Harley William Franklin. He was the oldest of his six siblings; Virginia, Patricia, Shirley, J.R. and Marcia. Bill grew up on the family farm outside of Fairland, OK. He graduated...
Mary L. Martin
Apr 6, 2014
Mary L. Martin, 92, passed away April 6, 2014 at the Evergreen Gardens Assisted Living Center in La Junta, Colorado. She was born on March 26, 1922 Sedan, New Mexico to W. Firman & Maude (Campbell) Pogue. She graduated from Clayton, New Mexico high school in 1940. She married Ernest Martin on May 17, 1941 in Clayton, New Mexico; he...
Robert Eugene Grasmick
Apr 6, 2014
Bob was born July 8, 1932 in Rocky Ford, CO to Gottlieb L. (Scotty) and Lydia (Markus) Grasmick. He died April 6, 2014 in Rocky Ford. He lived he entire life in Rocky Ford. Bob attended school in Rocky Ford graduating from High School in 1951 and married his high school sweetheart, Carol Eckerdt on June 10, 1951, just 10...
Ronald L. Honaker
Apr 1, 2014
Ronald L. Honaker, 81, of La Junta passed away on April 1, 2014 at the Bent County Memorial Nursing Home in Las Animas. He was born on October 16, 1932 in Weston, MO to Arthur W. & Mary Dorothy (Beck) Honaker. Ronald is survived by his wife of 62 years, Donna of the Cheraw home; children, Rhonda McClain of Topeka,...
Charles David Wallin
Mar 29, 2014
Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 1, 10 am Place: Holy Cross Lutheran Church Visitation: Monday, March 31, 3-6 pm Place: Peacock Memorial Chapel Charles D. (Chuck) Wallin, 75, of La Junta, passed away suddenly Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo. He was hospitalized Thursday, March 27, following a heart attack. Mr. Wallin was born April 6, 1938 in...
Sam S. Petramala
Mar 29, 2014
Memorial Mass: Saturday, April 5, 10 am Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish Sam Petramala, 83, passed away on March 29, 2014 at his La Junta home. He was born March 12, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Mike and Susan Petramala. He moved to La Junta at the age of 13 and started working at Jeffers Pharmacy as a...
Herman Benardo Leyba
Mar 22, 2014
Herman Benardo “Ben” Leyba, 71, passed away on March 22, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born on January 3, 1943 to Bruno & Madeline Leyba in La Junta. He married Shirley A. Gonzales on June 2, 1962 in La Junta. Herman was raised in La Junta and was the oldest of 4 children. He graduated from...
Melvin J. Cook
Mar 17, 2014
Melvin (Mel) John Cook, 71, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on March 17, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mel was born in Pueblo, Colorado, on March 28, 1942. Following graduation from Rocky Ford High School (1960) he joined the United States Air Force and served 4 years, attended Otero Junior College, earned a...
Sherman Pete Johnson
Mar 11, 2014
Sherman Pete Johnson, entered into the Eternal Life on March 11, 2014 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born to Pete Robert & Marian V. (Miller) Johnson. Sherman is survived by his mother, Marian Johnson; children, Michael Joseph Johnson, Bryan Pete Johnson, and Ashley Ann Johnson-Alexander; grandchildren, Achilles Matthew Johnson, Nicholas James Alexander, Nichole Rose Alexander, Ruby Marie Johnson, Sadie...
Lois Jean Holter
Mar 7, 2014
Lois Jean Holter, of Cheraw, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014, at the age of 79. She was born April 13, 1934, in Hunter, KS, to Emmett Rush Henney and Ruth (Gallion) Henney. Lois graduated from Eads High School and married the love of her life, Howard Holter, on June 2, 1951. Howard preceded her in death on February 17,...
Carmel Olivares
Mar 7, 2014
Carmel Olivares, 76, passed away on March 7, 2014 at his La Junta home. He was born on August 16, 1937 to Panfilo & Frances (Vasquez) Olivares in La Junta. Carmel is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Bernice of the La Junta home; children, Frank Gonzales, Eddie Olivares, George (Mona) Olivares, Carmelita (Emmanuel) Campos all of La...
Gregoria Valentina Lovato
Mar 3, 2014
Gregoria "Grace" Valentina Lovato, 81, went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 3, 2014 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born on September 5, 1932 in Taos, New Mexico to Fermin & Felicitas Garcia. Grace was the beloved wife and best friend of her one and...
Wilma Mae Resel
Mar 2, 2014
Wilma Mae Resel, 89, passed away March 2, 2014, at Arkansas Valley Nursing Care Center in La Junta, Colorado. Wilma was born December 1, 1924 to Hubert and Carrie Icke in Shelby County, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband Leo Resel, of 40 years. Wilma is survived by her sisters in-law, numerous cousins,...
Benjamin Sandoval
Feb 27, 2014
Benjamin Sandoval, 61, passed away February 27, 2014 at the Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs. He was born on June 26, 1952 in La Junta to Benjamin & Maria (Chavez) Sandoval. He is survived by his mother, Maria Zenida Sandoval; brother, Raymond Sandoval; sisters, Theresa Sandoval and Susie (Andrew) Martinez; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, god children; best friend J.D....
Ola Darlene Jones
Feb 26, 2014
complete obituary will follow Memorial Service: Saturday, March 1, 2014, 1 pm Place: Kingdom Hall
Randal Roger Igou
Feb 25, 2014
Randal Roger Igou, 61, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2014 in Parker, Colorado. He was born on June 10, 1952, in Pueblo to Roger & Betty Igou. Randy graduated from Ordway High School and attended Pueblo Community College where he received his Associate Degree in Radiologic Technologist. Upon graduation Randy worked one year at the La Junta Hospital, five...
Hazel Hulcher
Feb 24, 2014
Hazel (Lindsey) Hulcher, 62, passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2014, in Parker, Colorado. She was born in La Junta, Colorado on July 20, 1951 to Maurice and June (Montgomery) Lindsey. She was the youngest of five children. She attended La Junta schools with the class of 1969. She married David Lee Passig and traveled with him to naval duty...
Marjorie Jean Thompson
Feb 24, 2014
Marjorie "Jean" Thompson, 86, passed away early Monday morning, Feb. 24, 2014, at her son's home in La Junta, Colorado. Jean was born Sept. 14, 1927 to Russell and Myrtell Jenkins in Charleston, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Orville, of 54 years, her son, David Thompson, sisters, Mary Franklin and Patty Agans. She...
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