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Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Maria Louisa Lucero, 75, of Manzanola passed away on August 3, 2013 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 16, 1938 to Augustine & Apolonita (Arguello) Romero in Solano, New Mexico. Louisa is survived by her children, Vivian (Pedro) Ceniceros, Abran, Jr. (Shannon) Lucero, Edwina “Mona” (Rick) Lucero, and Christine (George) Romero; siblings, Juan D....
Sharron E. Edwards, 69, passed away on July 31, 2013 at her La Junta home. Sharron was born on August 30, 1943 in La Junta, Colorado to Reverend Bert & Margaret (Wilks) Edwards, Jr. Sharron graduated from Englewood High School in 1961. Sharron was a fashion buyer for many years for several large name stores. She came back to La...
On July 30, 2013, at her Swink home, Stella C. Navarro, was taken from us by the angels and saints. She was born on June 23, 1928 in Heck Canyon, New Mexico to Daniel & Estefanita (Baros) Chavez. She married Sam R. Navarro on August 30, 1946 in Pueblo, Colorado; he preceded her in death on July 15, 1987. Stella...
Ralph M. “Hank” Shelton, 72, of La Junta, passed away on July 29, 2013 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 17, 1940 to Ralph Wayne & Minnie Christine (Feymour) Shelton in Shamrock, Texas. He married his soul mate, Maria Knolmayer on May 4, 1990. Hank loved farming, his cattle, driving his draft horses and...
Catherine Lopez, 82, passed away on July 29, 2013 at her La Junta home. She was born on May 13, 1931 in La Junta, Colorado to Adolph & Manuela (Beccera) Guerrero. She is survived by her children, Peter “Sam” Mata, Catherino Mata, Dino (Kristine) Lovato, Mary (Elias) Altamirano, Gloria (Bula) Lopez, Anthony (Monica) Sanchez; sister, Carmel Tranthom; brother, Joe Guerrero,...
Betty Jean Curtsinger, 82, of Swink passed away on July 26, 2013 at the University Park Care Center in Pueblo. She was born on November 11, 1930 to Carl M. & Edith M. (Burke) Bonham in Ordway, Colorado; she was the second of seven children. She married Leland M. Curtsinger on June 23, 1950 in Ordway; he preceded her in...
Abrielle Renea Raines, 4 months old, of La Junta passed away peacefully on July 23, 2013 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born to Stetson Michael & Catherine Ellen (Leath) Raines on March 12, 2013 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A precious gift from God shared for too short a time, she was a light in our world, ...
Madeline Mary Leyba, 92, of La Junta, passed away July 15, 2013 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born March 17, 1921, in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Ben & Isabel (Licon) Palomino. Madeline worked at the Kit Carson Hotel Restaurant, Potties Café & Frances Café and also worked at the Western Canning. She enjoyed being...
For by grace we are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9). With these words etched in her heart, Darlene Barkshire passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2013 in Fowler, Colorado. Born to Michael and Anna Willenborg on September 29th,...
Ramon Pacheco, 68, of Rocky Ford, went to heaven to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on July 14, 2013 at the Crowley County Nursing Center. He was born November 11, 1944, in Saguache, Colorado to Elias & Stella (Abeyta) Pacheco. Ramon moved to Rocky Ford in 1981, where he was the Pastor at the Wesleyan Church...
Melvin “Bud” Richard Bamber, 88, of La Junta passed away July 12, 2013 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on Oct. 30, 1924 in Baca County, nine miles North of Pritchett, CO at a homestead, to Vital Benjamin & Nellie (Grover) Bamber. He married Zola F. Ramey in Clayton, New Mexico on Nov. 16, 1948. Bud...
Craig D. Olesen, 56, of Rocky Ford, passed away on July 8, 2013 at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born on August 25, 1956 in Limon, Colorado to John G. & Wilma D. (Butler) Olesen. Craig attended school in Limon. He worked at the Co-Op in Limon. He worked at the Big R in La Junta and...
Harold Edwin Rizzuto, 85, of La Junta passed away on June 26, 2013, at Joni Fair House, Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo CO, with his daughters at his side after a long struggle with Alzheimers. He was a life-long resident of La Junta. Harold was the second son of Louis and Margaret (Sciumbato) Rizzuto, born on October 17, 1927....
This world’s loss is Heaven’s gain as Gypsy Irene “Ikey” Harrington Ethridge, 89, departed from this life June24, 2013 surrounded by loved ones. Ikey was born October 22, 1923 in Timpas, CO to Frank “Jack” and Georgia Rose (Cochran) Faatz. She grew up in Timpas, and attended elementary school there. She attended Junior High and High School in La Junta...
Jose Herman Trujillo, Sr., 68, of La Junta, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2013 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1945, in Swink, Colorado to Roque & Manclovia Trujillo. Herman worked nine years at the COOP in Cheraw before becoming disabled. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and visiting his friends and...
Funeral Service: Friday, June 28, 2013, 2:00 p.m. Place: United Methodist Church of La Junta Thomas L. “Tom” Powell, Jr., 60, of Las Animas, passed away on June 21, 2013 in the comfort of his home. Thomas was born on November 21, 1952 in Columbus, GA to Thomas & Doris (Hammons) Powell, Sr. He married Debbie Weaver on April 14,...
Rosary: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 9:30 a.m. Memorial Mass: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 10:00 a.m. Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish Paul Roybal, 58, of La Junta, passed away June 21, 2013 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1954, in Las Animas, Colorado to Juan & Duby (Martinez) Roybal. Paul loved crossword puzzles,...
Funeral Service: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10:00 a.m. Place: United Methodist Church of La Junta Graveside: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 2:00 p.m. Place: Higbee Cemetery Tillie Autry, 100, of La Junta, passed away on June 18, 2013 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Tillie was born on July 13, 1912 in La Junta, Colorado to Plato M. & Mary...
Funeral Mass: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 10:00 a.m. Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish Rosary: Friday, June 21, 2013, 6:00 p.m. Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish A SOLDIER DIED TODAY Miguel “Mike” Villa Torrez, 89, of La Junta, passed away June 15, 2013 at the Fowler Health Care Center. He was born September 29, 1923, in Dodge...
Wanda P. Yeargan, 80, of La Junta, passed away June 7, 2013, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Wanda was born on Jan. 16, 1933, in La Junta to William Cleveland & Esther Pauline (Moore) Sharp. She was married in La Junta in 1963 to Tommie Wilson Yeargan; he preceded her in death on July 18, 1989. She...
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