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Tony Dolenc

April 22, 1912 — May 6, 2009

Tony Dolenc, 97, of La Junta passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. At Tony’s request cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held in Wyoming at a later date. He was born on April 22, 1912 in Winter Quarter, Utah to Anton & Louisa (Perko) Dolenc. He married Mary Garcia, who preceded him in death.Tony lived in Wyoming for most of his life and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He worked as a coalminer from the age of 13 then worked for Sweetwater County. He is survived by his daughters, Priscilla (Dave) Kropuenske; Norma (Greg) Haugen; son-in-law, Gregg Skala; grandchildren, Greg (Tina) Haugen, Jr., and Veronica Skala; brothers, Willie Dolenc, Louie Zutman, and Danny Dolenc; great-grandchildren, Kevin & Allyson Haugen.Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Anton & Louisa Dolenc; wife, Mary Dolenc; daughter, Louise and several brothers & sisters.Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Ark-Valley Relay for Life C/O Norma Haugen, P.O. Box 149, La Junta, CO, 81050 direct or at www.arkvalleyrelay.org or through the funeral home.

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