Obituaries

Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and

Lorraine Brumit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Edward M. Carnal

Edward M. Carnal

Mar 31, 2012

Edward M. “Ted” Carnal, 78, of La Junta, passed away on March 31, 2012 at the Pioneer Health Care Center. He was born on December 15, 1933 in La Junta, Colorado to Tom & Melvena (Tobey) Carnal. Edward served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Janitor at the La Junta High School for over...

Betty May Mccall

Betty May Mccall

Mar 22, 2012

Betty May McCall, 82, of La Junta passed away on March 22, 2012 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo. She was born on April 2, 1929 in Crane Missouri to Albert & Leta (Houtchens) Hilton.  She married Francis Edward McCall, Jr. on December 20, 1943 in Kansas; he preceded her in death on April 28, 1980.   Betty managed...

Randolph Wesley Hogan

Randolph Wesley Hogan

Mar 22, 2012

Randolph Wesley “Randy” Hogan, 55, passed away on March 22, 2012 at his La Junta home. He was born on July 25, 1956 in Riverside, California to Everett & Marjorie (McKaughn) Hogan.  Randy graduated from Fowler High School class of 1975. He attended two years at OJC in the Automotive Kavoc program while in high school and one year of...

Laverne E. Davis

Laverne E. Davis

Mar 21, 2012

LaVerne E. Davis, 73, of La Junta, passed away on March 21, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on March 31, 1938 in La Junta, Colorado to Henry & Dolly (Bender) Grasmick. She married Jim Davis on September 16, 1956 in La Junta, Colorado. LaVerne was a bookkeeper for Cotton Chase, Big R, and...

Raymond M. Baca

Raymond M. Baca

Mar 17, 2012

Raymond M. “Raymo” Baca, Jr., 47, passed away March 17, 2012 at his La Junta home. He was born on August 9, 1964 in La Junta to Raymond & Beatrice (Sandoval) Baca, Sr. Raymo was a very hard worker and would help anyone and everyone with any type of project. Raymo would give you his shirt off his back and...

Clara M. Hammell

Clara M. Hammell

Mar 16, 2012

Clara Hammell, 95, of La Junta, passed away on March 16, 2012 at the Pioneer Healthcare Center. She was born on March 30, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry Charles & Hattie Louise (Sternelle) Yeager. She was married to Glen L. Hammell on October 16, 1948 in Las Animas; he preceded her in death on July 11, 1988. Clara was...