Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Ray B. Snelson
Aug 22, 2011
Ray B. Snelson, 82, of La Junta passed away Monday, August 22, 2011 peacefully at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center after battling a fight with cancer, he was surrounded by family. He was born August 31, 1928 in Pratt, Kansas to Pete & Roxa Jo (Parker) Snelson. He married Louise Johnson in 1950 in Raton, New Mexico. Ray...
Leonard Hurrelbrink
Aug 18, 2011
Leonard Hurrelbrink, 79, of Broomfield, formerly of La Junta passed away August 18, 2011 at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Denver. He was born June 26, 1932 in Perrysburg, Ohio to William Harmon & Louise (Borcherding) Hurrelbrink. He married Barbara Mitchell on May 9, 1953; she preceded him in death on June 1, 2011. Leonard was a general contractor...
Charlotte Pearl (Evert) Anderson
Aug 15, 2011
Charlotte Pearl (Evert) Anderson August 16, 1940 – August 15, 2011 After an 18 year battle with cancer, Char is now rejoicing with her Savior, Jesus Christ, and many loved ones who preceded her to heaven. She lived a life on this earth dedicated to serving God in all she did. She begins her heavenly life ahead of many loving...
Carolina M. Aragon
Aug 11, 2011
Carolina M. Aragon, 86, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the home of her son in La Junta. Carolina was born on Oct. 23, 1924 in Sabinoso, New Mexico to Louis & Ricarda (Maestas) Martinez. She married Antonio C. Aragon on Jan. 10, 1944 in New Mexico; he preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 2007. Carolina loved cooking,...
Henry "Wall-E" Torrez
Aug 9, 2011
Henry Ruben “Wall-e” Torrez, 52, of La Junta passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Denver. He was born on December 17, 1958, in La Junta, Colorado to Alvaro J. & Stella R. (Chavez) Torrez. Wall-e was full of life and he loved his family, his children, grandkids, and his friends. He loved to...
Wilma L. Myers
Aug 8, 2011
Wilma L. Myers, 90, of La Junta passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on April 16, 1921 in Enterprise, Kansas to Edgar E. & Ethel Irene (McFerren) Anderson. Wilma is survived by her daughters Janet (Albert) Pepper of Karvel, Colorado; Diana (Robert) Burns of Fresno, California; son Dennis...
Caterina "Katie" Sands
Aug 6, 2011
Caterina “Katie” Sands, 63 of Klamath Falls, Oregon succumbed to ovarian cancer on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Katie was born on August 15, 1947 in La Junta, Colorado to Max J. & Emma Maria (Garcia) Sanchez; she was one of ten children. She married Dennis Sands in March of 1978. Following graduation from high school, she began working in La...
Anna M. Freidenberger
Aug 5, 2011
Anna Marie Freidenberger, 93, left this life Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 at Pioneer Health Center in Rocky Ford. Anna was born Aug. 19, 1917 in Kimama, Idaho to Lydia and Friedrich Wirth. She attended schools in Crowley County and La Junta. On July 15, 1935 she married Manuel Freidenberger in La Junta. Her family farmed in the Fort Bent area...
Bonnell C. Edmunds
Jul 26, 2011
Bonnell C. Edmunds, 55, of Liberal, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at her mother’s North La Junta home. She was born October 20, 1955, in La Junta, Colorado to Dale & Iva Lea (Clower) Goodwin. Bonnell worked for National Carrier for 11 years in Liberal, Kansas. She also enjoyed her Alaskan Cruise she went on with her family...
Howard W. Luehring
Jul 26, 2011
Howard W. Luehring, 80, of La Junta, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo. He was born on December 8, 1930 in Hanover, Kansas to William & Mary (Drumuller) Luehring. After graduating high school in 1949, Howard enlisted in the Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. Upon his tour of...
Iva Lea Goodwin
Jul 23, 2011
Iva Lea (Clower) Goodwin, 84, passed away July 23, 2011, at her North La Junta home. She was born April 17, 1927, in Branson, Colorado to Robert Morgan & Minnie Mae (Hicks) Clower. Iva Lea married Dale Goodwin on October 16, 1943 in Boise City, Oklahoma; he preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1991. Iva Lea was a member...
Gladys O. Fellers
Jul 21, 2011
Gladys “Opal” Fellers was born in Vida, Missouri March 7, 1920 to Harlan and Mabel (Ragan) Roberts. She passed away on July 21, 2011, in Rocky Ford, and is now in Heaven. She lived in Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Nebraska the majority of her life. When she was widowed in 1998, She moved to Colorado and spent her final days...
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...
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