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Melvin Lee Risenhoover
November 29, 2026 — March 31, 2026
La Junta, Colorado
Mel Risenhoover, 94, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born Sunday, November 29, 1931 in Hennessey, Oklahoma to George & Frances (Hough) Risenhoover.
Mel is survived by his wife, Helen Risenhoover of the La Junta home; sons, Steven (Jeannie) Risenhoover of Centennial, CO; & Alan (Laurel Bryant) Risenhoover of Ivins, UT; sister, Florence J. Wilson of Lee Summit, MO; numerous nieces & nephews also survive. He is preceded in death by his parents, George & Frances Risenhoover; 3 brothers & 3 sisters.
Per family request, there are no scheduled services at this time.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Perez & Peacock Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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