Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Dorothy "Dottie" Bryan
Jan 15, 2026
Dorothy “Dottie” Bryan 93 passed away January 15, 2026 in Yukon, OK. Dottie was born March 1, 1932, in Villegreen, CO to Enos and Bertie (Frecka) White. Her siblings were Opal Francis (White) Davis, Delita Lee (White) Fleischacker, Betty Joyce (White) Johnson, and stillborn brother, Billy Andrew White.
Dottie and her family moved to La Junta in time for her to...
Minerva Sue Ann Hearington
Jan 15, 2026
Minerva Sue Ann Hearington, 42, of Clarksville, Arkansas, passed away on January 15, 2026, in La Junta, Colorado. She was born on February 5, 1983, to Fred W. & Catherine A. (Schreckhise) Porter. Minerva married Jessie Hearington on May 29, 2002. They were married for eleven years until his passing on January 13, 2013.
Minerva lived a life with a warm...
Kristi Kae Hartless
Jan 14, 2026
Kristi Kae Hartless, 49, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born October 10, 1976 in La Junta to Gilbert & Nancy (Schneider) Hartless.
In high school Kristi was involved in FFA (Future Farmers of America), 4-H, softball, and track. She was quite the discus thrower and shot-put hurler,...
Isidoro "Homer" Alvidres
Jan 12, 2026
Isidoro “Homer” Alvidres, 29, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 28, 1996, in La Junta, Colorado to Monze Sr.& Lucy Garcia.
He was always going fishing with his family, playing games with his friends and family. Homer enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Homer loved spending time...
J.M. Tucker
Jan 9, 2026
J.M. (James Millard) Tucker, 58, of Rocky Ford, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, after a courageous 17-month battle with cancer.
J.M. was born on June 13, 1967, in La Junta, Colorado, and was raised in Fowler by his beloved grandmother, Mildred Dillingham, who played a central role in shaping the man he became. He graduated from Fowler High School...
Dionisia "Ding" Shuer
Jan 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce that Dionisia “Ding” Suher (80), of Olney Springs, passed away on January 4, 2026, in the Philippines. Dionisia Nemeño was born May 8, 1945, in Cebu, the Philippines.
On October 17, 1976, she married Ed Suher from Olney Springs, Colorado. Mr. Suher was the Postmaster in Olney Springs. In 1977, Ding began working...
Sherry Ann Davidson
Jan 3, 2026
Sherry A. Davidson, 80, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Bluestem Village in La Junta, surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born April 14, 1945, in Jacksonville, Florida to Robert & Mildred (Bassett) Lyons.
Sherry graduated from La Junta High School in 1963 before attending OJC, where she proudly earned her Associate’s...
Patricia Irene Foxhoven
Jan 3, 2026
Patricia Irene Foxhoven, 84, of Cheraw CO, was born on October 9, 1941, to Vernon E. and Dortha June (Talbott) Pyle in Sterling Colorado. Patricia “Pat”, “Pattie”, a devoted wife, mother, sister, cherished grandmother and beloved friend passed away peacefully January 3, 2026.
Pat grew up in Logan County, Colorado, helping on the family farm along with her 5 other siblings....
Donna Rose Davidson
Dec 31, 2025
Donna Rose Davidson, 68, of La Junta passed away peacefully at Bluestem Village on December 31, 2025. She was born to Don and Rose Murray on July 17, 1957, In La Junta.
Donna attended La Junta schools, graduated, and attended Otero Junior College. She worked for the city as a bus driver, and also for East Otero School District in transportation...
Jake C. Martinez
Dec 24, 2025
Jacob “Jake” C. Martinez, 89, of Rocky Ford, Colorado peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Bluestem Village in La Junta, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 22, 1936, in Trinidad, Colorado to Elias & Antonia (Cordova) Martinez.
Jake graduated from Trinidad State Junior College in Trinidad, CO then went on to earn his Master's degree...
Gailen "Gail" E. Evett
Dec 23, 2025
Gailen “Gail” Edward Evett, 67 of La Junta, Colorado passed away December 23, 2025, in Ordway, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 16, 1958, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah to Donald “Pete” & Martha (Piatt) Evett. Gail was 2nd oldest of 4 children.
At the age of about 6, Gail's parents loaded the 4 kids up...
Dorothy Louise Cowden (Carlile)
Dec 20, 2025
Dorothy L. Cowden, 90, of Ordway, formerly of Rocky Ford, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the Crowley County Nursing Center. Dororthy was born on May 20, 1935, in Tribune, Kansas to Alice Aleta (Allen) and Ross Ellsworth Pile. As a small child, her family moved to Colorado where she lived the majority of her life. She attended school...
Keith Robert Gallegos
Dec 15, 2025
Keith Robert Gallegos was born to Felipe and Bridget Gallegos on June 26th, 1997, in La Junta, Colorado and departed life on December 15th, 2025, surrounded by family.
At the age of 6 months old, Keith had a life altering event that changed him in a way he never expected. Throughout his twenty-eight years of life Keith faced some very big...
Gregory Alan Walker
Dec 14, 2025
Gregory Alan Walker, known mostly as Greg, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Fowler, Colorado. He was born Tuesday, February 20, 1962, in Frederick, Oklahoma to Bobby Walker and Carol Stuckey
Greg now rests in peace alongside his father, Bobby; mother, Carol; stepfather, Art Allen, and brother, Tony.
A proud graduate of Fowler High School, class of 1980, Greg spent the...
Charles "Chuck" David Eckhart
Dec 13, 2025
Charles David “Chuck” Eckhart, age 74, passed away on December 13, 2025, in La Junta, Colorado. He was born on November 4, 1951, in Rocky Ford, Colorado.
Chuck grew up on a farm in Manzanola, Colorado, where he developed a strong work ethic and a lifelong love for animals. He was actively involved in 4-H, proudly showcasing his Black Angus cattle...
Andrew Gallegos
Dec 11, 2025
Andrew Gallegos, 48, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born Tuesday, October 4, 1977, in Stuttgart, Germany to Joseph Gallegos & Yvonne DeHerrera.
A dedicated truck driver, Andrew traversed countless miles with a commitment to his work that exemplified his reliable and caring nature. He enjoyed the open...
Susie Martinez
Dec 8, 2025
Susie Martinez, 72, of Las Animas, Colorado, unexpectedly passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, in Las Animas. She was born May 26, 1953, in La Junta, Colorado to Benny & Zenaida Sandoval.
Susie is survived by her husband Cruz Martinez; children, Marian (Jim); Trinity, and Christopher; grandchildren, Lily, Brandon, Matthew, Emma, Kira, and Taya; great-granddaughter, Ariyah; sister, Teresa; brother, Raymond; numerous...
Everett J. Jackson
Dec 8, 2025
Everett Jackson Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 8, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on March 19, 1939, in Clayton, New Mexico, and raised near Villegreen, Colorado, where he developed a love for the land and strong work ethic that shaped his life.
A lifelong rancher, Everett purchased...
Roberta Ann Patton
Dec 5, 2025
Roberta Ann Patton, 67, of Pueblo, gained her heavenly wings on December 5, 2025 surrounded by siblings at Parkview Medical Center. She was born on July 18, 1958 to Robert Lee and Vera Ruth (Palmer) Goodrich. Roberta was raised in La Junta.
She graduated from Swink High School in 1976. Roberta married Clifford Patton on April 13, 1984 in Las Vegas,...
William Roy Griffin
Dec 2, 2025
William Roy Griffin, 68, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Fowler, Colorado. He was born July 7, 1957, Denver, Colorado to Nora E. (Hamilton) & William Calvin Griffin.
While attending Castle Rock High School, he did rodeo in saddle broncs, bulls and steer wrestling. William learned how to drive the big rigs aka semis with his father WC. He left...
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