Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
David Hoyt Mendenhall
Oct 4, 2023
David Hoyt Mendenhall
December 6, 1963 – October 4, 2023
David Hoyt Mendenhall, 59, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born Friday, December 6, 1963 in Rocky Ford to H. H. “Mick” & Emily (Hoyt) Mendenhall.
Dave, as he was fondly called, grew up immersed in the Rocky Ford community....
Rita Kay Roberts
Oct 4, 2023
Rita Kay Roberts
January 4, 1960 – October 4, 2023
Rita Kay Roberts, 63, of La Junta, CO passed away, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at her La Junta home. She was born Monday, January 4, 1960 in La Junta to Jay & Luella (Langdon) Miller.
Rita is survived by her siblings, Louann (Jay) Quick of Cheraw, CO; David (Laura) Miller of La Junta,...
Norman Sorensen
Oct 1, 2023
Norman Sorensen, 78, of La Junta, Colorado passed away October 1, 2023 at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas, Colorado. Norman was born October 28, 1944 in Hugo, Colorado to Edward & Bertha (Ugland) Sorensen. He married Carolyn Rodarmel.
Norman graduated from Karvel High School in 1963. He attended Otero Junior College and the University of Southern Colorado. He...
Sonya Elaine Gutierrez
Sep 23, 2023
Sonya Elaine Gutierrez
January 30, 1967 – September 23, 2023
Sonya Elaine Gutierrez, 56, passed away peacefully at her home, September 23, 2023, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Monday, January 30, 1967, in La Junta, Colorado to Arthur & Alma (Whatley) Gutierrez Sr..
Sonya attended La Junta High School where she received her high school diploma...
Wayne Howard Tyler
Sep 22, 2023
Wayne Howard Tyler
May 19, 1929 – September 22, 2023
Wayne Tyler, a devoted husband, dedicated educator, and passionate golfer, passed away on September 22, 2023, at the age of 94. He was born, Sunday, May 19, 1929, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to loving parents, Howard & Hazel (Hook) Tyler, who instilled in him a strong work ethic and a passion for learning.
Wayne's...
Stephen Perry Gearhart
Sep 21, 2023
Perry Gearhart, 76, of La Junta, Colorado passed away September 21, 2023 at his home in La Junta, Colorado. Perry was born January 6, 1947 in La Junta, Colorado to Carl C. & Shirley M. (Wilkus) Gearhart.
After graduating from high school in La Junta Perry joined the U.S. Army serving 1967 and 1968 in Germany during the Viet Nam Era....
Bobby Joe Baker
Sep 17, 2023
Bobby Joe Baker
June 11, 1934 – September 17, 2023
Bobby Joe Baker 89, of Olney Springs, CO went to be with Jesus on September 17, 2023 at home surrounded by his wife and children. Bobby was born on June 11th, 1934 in Hastings, Oklahoma to Edgar Andrew and Susie Belle (Fogle) Baker. He was the third of six children. Bobby graduated...
Gayle Lester Senor
Sep 16, 2023
Gayle Lester Senor
July 10, 1946 – September 16, 2023
Gayle Lester Senor, 77, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away September 16, 2023, at the Crowley County Nursing Care Center in Ordway, Colorado. Gayle was born, Wednesday, July 10, 1946, in Montpelier, Vermont to Lester H. & Arlene D. (Campbell) Senor.
After graduating from high school in Vermont, Gayle wanted to attend college...
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...
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