Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Serena Marie Herrera
Sep 16, 2023
Serena Marie Herrera
September 6, 1995 – September 16, 2023
Serena Marie Herrera, 28, of La Junta, CO, passed away peacefully at her La Junta home on September 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born, September 6, 1995, in La Junta to Yvonne Herrera & Vincent Garcia.
Serena had many obstacles in her short life, but she tackled them head...
Floyd Marshall Frazier
Sep 13, 2023
Floyd Marshall “ Butch” Frazier
March 22, 1949 – September 13, 2023
Floyd Marshall “Butch” Frazier, 74, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his La Junta home. He was born Tuesday, March 22, 1949 in Guymon, Oklahoma to Joe & Agnes (Parker) Frazier.
Butch enjoyed playing music and entertaining the community, most recently performing at the beer garden during the Arkansas Valley...
Edward Gale Casebolt
Sep 11, 2023
Edward Gale Casebolt, 93, passed away on Sept. 11, 2023 at the Evergreen Gardens. He was born on September 25, 1929 in La Junta to Raymond & Gladys (Crabtree) Casebolt. He married Joan Lennon in 1949; she preceded him in death on December 8, 2016.
He worked for Fred Chapman in North La Junta then Vincent Grace at Sello’s grocery store...
Ruben Zubia
Sep 6, 2023
Ruben Zubia-Quezada, 66, passed away on Sept. 6, 2023 at Parkview Medical Center. He was born to Ricardo and Eloisa (Quezada) Zubia on February 16, 1957 in Chihuahua Mexico. He was a landscaper by trade.
He is survived by his wife, Olga of the La Junta home; daughter, Jaqueline Quezada of Colorado Springs; grandchildren, Trinitee & Toby, Jr.; brothers, Eulojio, Guillermo,...
Sandra Sue Bates
Sep 4, 2023
Sandra Sue Bates passed from this life on Monday, September 4, 2023, at the age of 76 years. She was born on January 12, 1947 in La Junta, Colorado to Benjamin and Marilyn Springer.
A well-known hairdresser for more than 50 years in the Tulsa area, Sandy loved being at the beauty shop. She continued to work up until her last...
Danette Lynn Saiz
Sep 4, 2023
Note:: Memorial Service time and place change.
Danette L. Saiz, 34, passed away on Sept. 4, 2023 at her La Junta home. She was born to Renee Saiz and Ralph Colangelo, Jr. on May 14, 1989 in Denver, Colorado.
She lived a lovely life. She loved to do tattoos and do haircuts. She was a big Broncos and Bulls fan. She was...
Jack Wayne Chapman, Ii
Sep 4, 2023
Jack Wayne Chapman, II
September 14, 1977 – September 4, 2023
Jack Wayne Chapman, II passed away unexpectedly September 4, 2023 at his La Junta home. He was born September 14, 1977 to Brock & Kerry (Gulmon) Chapman in La Junta, CO.
Jack was a lifetime resident of La Junta. He graduated from La Junta High School in 1996 where he cherished his...
Gracia Beth Lowman
Aug 25, 2023
Gracia Beth Lowman
June 9, 1938 – August 25, 2023
Gracia Beth Lowman, 85, of La Junta passed away August 25, 2023, at the Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born, June 9, 1938, to Dr. Willis Claude and Frances Winifred (Schneider) Hansen in Topeka, KS.
Gracia’s early years were spent in Joplin, MO where her dad was...
Dean Wayne Chase
Aug 23, 2023
Dean Wayne Chase, 72 of Rocky Ford, passed away on August 23, 2023 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado.
Dean enjoyed his time taking people to doctors appointments and the hospital. He also enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time watching his grand kids grow up over the years.
Dean is survived by his wife, Susan Chase of Rocky Ford, Colorado; daughter,...
Marilyn Kaye Enns
Aug 20, 2023
Marilyn Kaye Enns
August 26, 1940 – August 20, 2023
Marilyn “Kaye” Watters Enns, 82, lifetime resident of Cheraw, Colorado, passed away August 20, 2023, at Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway, Colorado. Kaye was born August 26, 1940, in La Junta to Melvin “Dutch” and Doris Watters in La Junta, Colorado. She was the oldest of 3 siblings.
She attended Cheraw Consolidated...
Chad Aaron Brumit
Aug 15, 2023
Chad Aaron Brumit
October 14, 1965 – August 15, 2023
Chad lived his first 11 years and his last 11 years in La Junta, CO. Between that time he lived in Oroville, CA being a happy son, brother, husband and dad.
For 20 years he was an USDA inspector in the rice industry. After relocating to Colorado he was a Ground Water Commissioner...
Jerry Brittain
Aug 15, 2023
Jerry Brittain was born January 30th, 1957, to Russell Brittain and Betty Lou Brittain (Ringle) in La Junta, Co. Where he was the second youngest of eight brothers and sisters.
Jerry attended La Junta High School and upon graduating Jerry attended Washington trade school for auto mechanics in Tacoma Washington.
Jerry then married carol (Roberson) Brittain and was married for 30+ years...
Betty Lou Purcell-Hasty
Aug 13, 2023
Heaven gained another warrior on the night of August 13th, 2023.
Betty Lou Purcell-Hasty was born on September 2nd, 1959, to Russell and Betty Purcell. She fought the cancer battle several times over the years but this time the cancer won.
She is survived by her mother, Betty (Pete) Petersen of La Junta, CO; her father, Russell Purcell of Canon City, CO;...
Maryjo Jacquelin Johnson
Aug 4, 2023
MaryJo Jacqueline Johnson
June 6, 1947 – August 4, 2023
MaryJo Jacqueline Johnson, 76, of La Junta, passed away peacefully at her home on August 4, 2023. She was born June 6, 1947 in Denver, Colorado to Winfred Carl & Mary Elsa (Seidenstricker) McKelvey.
MaryJo, known as “Jodie” to most, was an exceptional woman who lived a full life. She enjoyed traveling with...
Kurt Grasmick
Jul 30, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kurt, who peacefully departed this world on July 30, 2023. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, and a dear friend to many.
Born on October 21, 1957 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Robert "Bob" and Leona "Carol" Grasmick. Kurt attended school in Rocky Ford graduating Rocky Ford High School...
Peter Donald Mathewson
Jul 28, 2023
Peter Donald Mathewson
December 24, 1941 – July 28, 2023
On the 28th of July Pete packed up his guitar, grabbed his fiddle and went off to join the Angel Band.
Peter Donald Mathewson was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on Christmas Eve 1941, to Howard and Mary (Fogelboch) Mathewson. They lived on a farm next to his grandparents outside of McKain Township in...
Jimmy Gordon Arellano
Jul 26, 2023
Jimmy G. Arellano
May 31, 1978 – July 26, 2023
Jimmy G. Arellano, 45, passed away July 26, 2023 at Skyridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colorado. Jimmy was born, Wednesday, May 31, 1978 to Jimmy F. Arellano and Barbara Martinez in Colorado Springs, CO.
Jimmy married the love of his life, Krystal (Paugh) Arellano, on March 31, 2007 in Rocky Ford, CO....
Dennis Ray Mccormick
Jul 24, 2023
Dennis Ray McCormick, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Aurora, Colorado. He spent several years in the U.S. Air Force with 49th Tactical Fighter Wing.
Dennis is survived by his father, John Santistevan; siblings, John (Lauria) Santistevan, Jr.; Kirt Santistevan; Joe Santistevan; Diane Baltazar; Ben Santistevan; and numerous nieces & nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by...
Tom Allsworth
Jul 22, 2023
Tom Allsworth, 81, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family that loved him very much on July 22, 2023. Tom died from complications associated with cancer, after having survived several near-death experiences in his life. Thomas H. Allsworth was born on August 3, 1941, in La Junta, CO. his parents were Ross & Hattie (McGlothlin) Allsworth. Tom was the...
William D. Piatt
Jul 20, 2023
William D. Piatt, 85, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away July 20, 2023, at Fowler Health Care, Fowler, Colorado.
William was born December 9, 1937, in Lamar, Colorado to Fred & Edith (Cauthon) Piatt. He was the youngest of 5 children.
The Piatt family left the farm in Lamar & moved to Rocky Ford, Colorado, to begin a new venture of selling...
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