Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Isabel M. Reyes
Jul 7, 2011
Isabel “Liz” Reyes, 70, of Pueblo, passed away July 7, 2011. She was born Nov. 5, 1940, to Antonio and Grace (Montoya) Mondragon in a small farmhouse in Mesita, Colo. She was welcomed home by her two big brothers, Tony and John. Since her father worked on the local farms there, she grew up with the schooling and everyday chores...
Shirley E. Wise
Jun 27, 2011
Shirley E. Wise, 72 of La Junta passed away at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center on Monday, June 27, 2011. She was born on January 5, 1939 in La Junta, Colorado to William Cleveland & Esther P. (Moore) Sharp. Shirley is survived by her son Derek (Amy) Wise; two sisters Wanda & Marilyn, granddaughter Briean Wise. She was...
Jesse E. Jaynes
Jun 25, 2011
Jesse E. Jaynes, 100 of La Junta passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. He was born on November 16, 1910 in La Junta, CO to Leslie & June Leona (Shaw) Jaynes. He celebrated his 100th birthday in November 2010 with his family and his many friends. He married Lucile Maddox on...
Flora Loretta Scott
Jun 24, 2011
Flora Loretta Scott, 77 of La Junta passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center on Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born on September 13, 1933 in Butler County, Missouri to Oscar Joseph & Eunice E. (Gowen) Pennington. She married Clyde M. Scott, Sr. on June 3, 1953 in Clay County, Arkansas. Loretta...
Doris Mae Cady
Jun 19, 2011
Doris Mae Cady, 87 of Grand Junction and formerly of La Junta passed away peacefully at Mesa Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, June 19, 2011. She was born October 4, 1923 in Longmont, CO, the second of two daughters born to William and Grace (Menzies) Muth. She married Theodore D. Cady of Courtland, KS in Denver, CO on...
Johnnie Laucus
Jun 17, 2011
Johnnie Laucus, 73, passed away on Friday, June 17 2011 at his La Junta home. Johnnie was born on July 16, 1937 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma to Ben & Anna (Salus) Laucus. Johnnie served in the United States Army in Company B, 2nd Airborne Battle, 187 Infantry. After his years in the United States Army, he moved to Denver where he...
Maria J. Vigil
Jun 8, 2011
Maria J. Vigil, 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at her La Junta home. She was born on February 8, 1925 in El Agostadero Durango, Mexico to Felipe & Delores (Hernandez) Vasquez. She is survived by her beloved companion Juan R. “Cuco” Lopez; daughters Maria (Mel) Estrada, Monica (Daniel) Mendoza, Dora (Larry) Lopez; step-daughter Bella (Mike) Vigil; step-sons...
Wanda K. Smith
Jun 5, 2011
Wanda K. Smith, 92, of La Junta, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Wanda was born on Oct. 16, 1918 in Clay County, Arkansas to Fred Koster & Lena May Sails. Lena May later married George McFatridge who raised Wanda as his own child. She was married to George Smith; he...
Thelma C. Sumpter
Jun 2, 2011
Thelma C. Sumpter, 92, of Trinidad and formerly of Branson, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Thelma was born on February 7, 1919 in Higbee, Colorado to Dude & Willie Edna (Young) Corbin. She married Howard B. Sumpter on April 14, 1937 in Raton, New Mexico; he preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1995. Thelma was a life...
Barbara Hurrelbrink
Jun 1, 2011
In loving memory of Barbara Hurrelbrink, 74, of Bromfield, formerly of La Junta passed away June 1, 2011 in Broomfield. She was born September 1, 1936, in La Junta. Barbara enjoyed sewing and being around family, especially her grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her wonderful husband, Leonard Hurrelbrink of Broomfield; son, Tam Hurrelbrink; daughter, Jerre Seibel and grandchildren, Kim, Kristi...
Brandon Earl Dellinger
May 31, 2011
SERVICE LOCATION CHANGE:: First Church of the Nazarene, 10th & Topeka, Tuesday June 7, 2011, 2:00 p.m. Brandon Dellinger, 21, of La Junta, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Brandon was born to Harley & Jill (Morris) Dellinger on March 6, 1990 in La Junta, Colorado. Brandon graduated from La Junta High School in 2008. He worked at Lewis Bolt...
Richard James "Rj" Dillingham
May 31, 2011
Richard James Morgan “RJ” Dillingham passed away May 31, 2011. RJ was born to Gidget (Inskeep) and Bill Dillingham on May 5, 1990 in La Junta, Colorado. RJ graduated from Swink High School in 2008 and was a member of the Valley Community Church in Swink. After graduation RJ remained in the Arkansas Valley working odd jobs, but his favorites...
Clarence "Jake" Johannes
May 30, 2011
Clarence “Jake” Johannes, 77, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 at Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo. He was born on July 2, 1933, in La Junta, Colorado to Jacob & Amelia (Busch) Johannes. He married Nora Ann Langston in 1975 in La Junta, she preceded him in death on February 20, 2006. Jake attended La Junta schools, graduating...
Antonio R. Martinez
May 22, 2011
Antonio R. Martinez., 70, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his La Junta home. He was born on January 6, 1941, in La Junta, Colorado to Benny & Merlinda (Trujillo) Martinez. He married Joyce M. Denny on July 28, 1976 in La Junta, Colorado. Antonio was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time...
Leland A. Brubaker
May 21, 2011
Leland A. Brubaker was born May 7, 1920 north of Arlington on the homestead to Arthur and Leona Brubaker. He attended Box Springs Elementary and graduated from Ordway High School. A year after graduation he joined the Navy where he served on several ships, including the USS Astoria when it went down at Guadalcanal. He was stationed in Hawaii and...
Melvin "Lefty" Leffingwell
May 19, 2011
Melvin Earl “Lefty” Leffingwell., 77, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Denver VA Medical Center. He was born on June 9, 1933, in Farmington, Kansas to Norman & Sarah (Reinholt) Leffingwell. He married Dorothy Ann Novinski on January 12, 1957. She preceded him in death on August 9, 2003. Lefty served in the US Army from 1955...
Susan K. Reese
May 19, 2011
Susan K. Reese was at home with her family when she quietly made the journey home to be with the Lord on May 19. Susan was born on August 13, 1955 in Fort Riley, Kansas to Gilbert M. Reese and Frances N. Reese (Huntwork). Sue lived in Colorado Springs for much of her life. Sue spent her last 8 years...
Corina Abeyta
May 13, 2011
Corina Abeyta, 71, of La Junta passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo. A viewing for the family was held on Saturday. At Corina’s request cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Corina was born on June 14, 1939 in Rocky Ford to Juan &...
Joan "Jodie" Hansen
May 1, 2011
Joan “Jodie” Hansen, 78, of the Cheraw Community, passed to the Lord on May 1, 2011, at AVRMC after a lengthy illness. Joan was given the nickname “Jodie” as a young girl by her father. She was born in her maternal grandparent’s home, something of which she was very proud, in Johnstown, Colorado on July 14, 1932. Her parents were...
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