Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Sam Jr. Peacock
Jun 11, 2012
Ralph Earl “Sam” Peacock, 88, passed away on June 11, 2012 at his La Junta home with his family by his side. He was born on May 17, 1924 in Elkhart, Kansas to Ralph E. & Grace Irene (Mahaffey) Peacock, Sr. He married Margaret “Eddie” Mintz on September 25, 1949 in La Junta, Colorado; she preceded him in death on...
Vidal Martinez
Jun 11, 2012
Vidal Martinez, 93, of La Junta passed away June 11 2012 at the Pioneer Healthcare Center in Rocky Ford. He was born on March 29, 1919 in Higbee, Colorado to Manuel & Vivianita (Villarreal) Martinez. He married Dora Mestas on September 9, 1945; she preceded him in death in July 1985. Vidal served in the U.S. Army during WWII with...
Joshua D. Patterson
Jun 9, 2012
Joshua D. Patterson, 25, passed away June 9, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 26, 1986 in La Junta, Colorado to William & Wendy (Russell) Patterson. Joshua graduated from La Junta High School, Class of 2005. He served in the United States Army and was stationed at Ft. Irwin Training Center in California....
Margaret Barcelona
Jun 7, 2012
Margaret Barcelona, 94, passed away June 7, 2012 at the Belmont Senior Care Center in Pueblo. She was born on February 21, 1918 in Yampa, Colorado to Frank & Epifania "Fannie" (Lucero) Candelaria. She married Daniel Z. Barcelona on May 11, 1939 in Las Animas, Colorado; he preceded her in death on March 6, 1983. Margaret loved her church, her...
Edna S. Degurse
Jun 2, 2012
Edna Syble Degurse, 91, a resident of Pioneer Healthcare Center in Rocky Ford, CO, passed on Saturday morning June 2, 2012. She was born in Corsicana, Texas on March 8, 1921 to William Leroy Egley and Anna Beatrice Anderson Egley. Edna was the fourth oldest child of eight. Edna was married on August 8, 1949 to Charles John "Todd" Degurse...
Lois Lloyd
May 31, 2012
Lois Lloyd, 98, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on September 29, 1913 in La Junta, Colorado to John Holmes & Adell Thornley (Bush) Simonton. She married Claude Lloyd on July 31. 1931 in La Junta; he preceded her in death on January 15, 1967. Lois was an...
Lorraine Brumit
May 28, 2012
Lorraine “Renie” Brumit, 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 28, 2012 at the Minnequa Medicenter in Pueblo. She was born on November 22, 1921in La Junta, Colorado to Dominic & Michalina (Talarico) Caponera. She married Milan J. “Mike” Brumit, Sr. on June 29, 1941 in La Junta; he preceded her in death on September 25, 1994....
Stanley Vincent Pauli
May 26, 2012
Stanley Vincent Pauli, 61, born in La Junta, CO on March 20, 1951 to Mary Evelyn and Vincent Pauli, departed this life on May 26, 2012 in Pueblo. He is survived by his wife Loretta Briggs of Pueblo, CO, his children Mike (Dawn) Kelley of Baton Rouge, LA, Chris (Crystal) Arguello of La Junta, CO and five grandchildren, Nikhol, Cody,...
Reuben R. January
May 24, 2012
Reuben R. January, 56 of La Junta passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at his La Junta home. Reuben was born on January 1, 1956, in Mercedes, Texas to Reymundo & Ignacia D. (Vargas) January. He is survived by his children, Katie Ann Wolf, Reymundo, Anthony, and Brandi Ann January. As per Reuben’s request cremation has taken place and...
Lucy Valdiviez
May 23, 2012
Lucy Valdiviez, 91 of La Junta passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Lucy was born on April 9, 1921, in Cimarron, New Mexico to Cleofus & Leondra (Montano) Gonzales. She married Vincente Valdiviez on March 7, 1966 in La Junta, Colorado; he preceded her in death on January 23, 1995. Lucy...
Sadie M. Rizo
May 19, 2012
Sadie M. Rizo, 83 of La Junta passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Sadie was born on June 5, 1928, in Higbee, Colorado to Gabriel & Simona (Whatley) Martinez. She married Jose Rizo on Nov. 1, 1954 in La Junta, Colorado. Sadie worked at McKenzie Furniture Store for several years and the...
Grace G. Tolpingrud
May 18, 2012
Grace Tolpingrud, 75 of La Junta passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Grace was born on March 30, 1937, in Walsenburg, Colorado to Lester Daniel & Mabel Mae (Wilson) Hobbick. She is survived by her daughters, Gracie (Ben) Matthew of Cheraw, Terry (Jack) Freeland of Fowler, Jo Freeland of Fowler, Debbie Lane...
Jens W. Hansen
May 14, 2012
Jens W. Hansen passed away at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Nursing Care Center on May 14, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Jens was born to parent's Frank T. and Sigrid Jeppesen Hansen in their home on August 26, 1930 in Cheraw. He farmed and ranched in the Cheraw community raising registered Angus cattle for over 65 years. Jens started...
Frances Ann Lewis
May 9, 2012
Frances Ann Lewis, 64, passed away on May 9, 2012 at her La Junta home. She was born to Woodrow Wilson & Dorothy Louise (Pettie) Irions on May 24, 1947 in Caruthersville, Missouri. Frances Ann was a radiology technician for over 19 years in Reno, Nevada. She enjoyed her family & friends and will be greatly missed. Frances Ann is...
Darlene Ormsbee
May 7, 2012
Darlene M. Ormsbee, 86, of La Junta passed away on May 7, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Darlene was born on January 27, 1926 in La Junta, Colorado to Frank & Daisy (Fisher) Wilson. She married Bernard L. Ormsbee on February 21, 1948 in La Junta; he preceded her in death on February 15, 1980. Darlene...
Johnnie D. Casebolt
May 1, 2012
Johnnie Dee (Graham) Casebolt, 93, of La Junta passed away on May 1, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on April 6, 1919 in Hanford County, Texas to John Dee & Bernice (Doyle) Graham. She married George Casebolt on January 27, 1936; he preceded her in death. Her family’s first trip to Colorado was...
Donna L. Shutts
Apr 26, 2012
Donna Lynn Shutts, 60, passed on April 26, 2012 at her La Junta home. Donna was born on August 4, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Michael J. & Genevieve (Matisic) Miller. She is survived by her husband, Richard of the La Junta home; daughter, Michaela Shutts; son, Jack Shutts, and mother, Genevieve Miller. She was preceded in death by her...
Dwain Barber
Apr 24, 2012
Dwain Barber, 80, passed away April 24, 2012 at his La Junta home. He was born in Hoop Up, Colorado on April 20, 1932 to Charles Leon & Opal N. (Jackson) Barber. He married Patricia Carol Bowser on February 8, 1952 in Raton, NM; she preceded him in death on February 25, 2012. Dwain and Patricia began their lives together...
Dallas W. Schultz
Apr 21, 2012
Dallas W. Schultz, 85, of La Junta, passed away on April 21, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. He was born on Dec. 6, 1926, in Denver, Colorado to Simon & Clara (Brian) Schultz. Dallas was raised on a ranch near Thurman, Colorado until the family moved to the Cheraw area in the 1930's. He married Margaret...
Mary Heinzman
Apr 7, 2012
Mary Heinzman passed away on April 7, 2012 among her family in Boulder, CO. She was 100 years old. Mary was a homemaker, wife and mother. She will be fondly remembered for her energy, resolve, independence, thrift and wit. Mary was born March 16, 1912 in Sugar City, CO to George J. Schott and Katherine M. Mueller, the oldest of...
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