Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
David Ronald Sacchetta
Jun 25, 2025
David Sacchetta was born on September 27, 1950, in Durango, Colorado, to Henry Francis Sacchetta & Reatha (Cundiff) Sacchetta. He spent the first ten years of his life in Durango alongside his parents and two older sisters, Lila and Judy, before the family relocated to Colorado Springs. There, David attended public schools and graduated from Harrison High School on June...
Ellenor Brenneman
Jun 23, 2025
Margaret Ellenor “Ellie” Brenneman, 90, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at her home in Casa del Sol in La Junta, with her husband of 70 years, Derald, by her side.
Ellenor was born May 14, 1935, in La Junta, to Jon Magnar and Sarah Margaret (Miller) Hjelmstad. She graduated from La Junta High School in...
Judy Ann Naimy
Jun 21, 2025
Judy Ann Naimy, 77 years old of Mendenhall, Mississippi, died in Canon City, Colorado on June 21, 2025. She was born in Mendenhall, Mississippi in 1948 to James Thomas and Virginia Irene (Bowser) Barnes. Judy grew up with 3 sisters and 1 brother.
Judy loved the outdoors and could make pretty much anything grow. She enjoyed getting to know her neighbors...
Aurelia V. Gonzales
Jun 21, 2025
Aurelia Viola Gonzales, 84, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1941 in Maes, New Mexico to Miguel and Margaret (Gallegos) Maestas.
Aurelia attended school in Rocky Ford, Colorado and was a self-educated woman. She was a staple of the community. She volunteered at Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Church and various other establishments in...
George W. Gruber
Jun 14, 2025
George W. Gruber, 95, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025 at Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas, Colorado.
Center in Las Animas, Colorado. George was born July 15, 1929 in Ft. Lyon, Colorado to George and Edna Gruber. He graduated from Las Animas High School (where he was known as Buzzy) and enlisted in the Air Force on...
Jeanette Louise Kerr
Jun 11, 2025
Jeanette Louise Kerr, 72, of Olney Springs, Colorado, passed away June 11, 2025, at Villa Pueblo in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born September 29, 1952, in Denver, Colorado to James & Marjorie (Bennett) McCleary.
Jeanette devoted her life to her family as a loving homemaker. Her outgoing personality made her a beloved figure among friends and relatives alike.
Jeanette cherished the simple...
James "Jimmy" Allen Day
Jun 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jimmy” Day, who departed this life on June 7, 2025, at the age of 74.
Born on May 11, 1951, in Canon City, Colorado, to Alma Florence (Ryder) and William Wells Day. He lived a life rich in quiet strength, enduring love, and a deep devotion to his family...
Timothy Chris Valdez
Jun 6, 2025
Timothy Chris Valdez, 51, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 in Rocky Ford surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 11, 1973 in Denver, Colorado to Christobal & Roberta “Bobbie” (Walz) Valdez.
Tim spent a total of ten years serving in law enforcement, with the majority of his tenure at the Crowley County Sheriff’s Office, where he cherished the...
Len H. Talkington
Jun 3, 2025
Leonard Henry Talkington, of Olney Springs, Colorado, passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born September 4, 1951, in Canon City, Colorado, to Frank and Viola (Chaney) Talkington. Len was the younger brother to Barbara Nadine Coulter.
Len was a graduate of Salida High School and briefly attended the University of Colorado Boulder where he...
Alvin Glen Grim
Jun 3, 2025
Alvin Glen Grim, 86, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born in Berryville, Arkansas, on September 10, 1938 at home, to Dulcia (Bradford) and Thomas Vineyard Grim, “TV Grim” was his nickname. His parents were farming the land near Berryville, Arkansas. When Alvin was young his parents moved the family to...
Robert George Foulk
May 29, 2025
Robert George Foulk, 94, of Fowler, Colorado, formerly of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away May 29, 2025 at Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, Colorado. He was born August 12, 1930 in Winslow, Arizona to George & Helene (Coplan) Foulk.
Robert attended school in Clarkdale, Arizona. He then served in the US Army, beginning in 1947 serving in Korea. He then...
Bob Blair
May 29, 2025
Robert William “Bob” Blair, affectionately known as “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and “Mr. La Junta” to countless friends and colleagues, peacefully passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at his La Junta home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born April 5, 1939 in Denver, Colorado and was the beloved son of George & Thelma (Baker) Blair of...
Monica Angela Lopez
May 24, 2025
Monica "Angela" Lopez, passed away on May 24, 2025, at 11:00 p.m., with her family at her bedside. She was born on September 11, 1949, in Los Pinos, Colorado to Marcos & Bernilda (Salazar) Vigil.
She worked as a CNA at Denver General and was also a seamstress at Rocky Mountain Jean Factory. She worked many years as a housekeeper at...
Jessie Leroy Wauson
May 24, 2025
Jessie Leroy Wauson, 90, known to most as “Roy”, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 24, 2025 at Bluestem Village in La Junta, Colorado. Jessie lived a life for Jesus being a member and Deacon of the Church of Revelation (formerly Hands of God Ministries). Jessie was born in Amarillo, Texas to Ollie and Tina (Ballard)...
Raymond Moreno
May 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was 72 years old. Ray was born Tuesday, July 29, 1952, in La Junta, Colorado to Horacio & Lucy (Baca) Moreno.
Ray dedicated his life to his family and community. For most of his career,...
William "Curt" Reynolds
May 16, 2025
William “Curt” Curtis Reynolds, 44, of La Junta, Colorado, he passed away suddenly on May 16, 2025 at his La Junta home. Curtis was born August 25, 1980 in Shelby, Ohio to David & Sue (Hockensmith) Reynolds.
He moved to Colorado when he was 4, and loved the farm life here. He told his Grandma & Grandpa in Ohio that he...
George Roger Caldwell
May 14, 2025
George Roger Caldwell, 62, passed away on May 14, 2025, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Born on August 11, 1962, in Clay, Kentucky.
George was a man of many names, Son, Brother, Cousin, Friend, Uncle, Husband, Father, PaPaw. He is remembered for his playfulness, hard work, and love. He brought a smile to anyone's face, between his friendly demeanor and his jokes....
Jonathan Paul Horner
May 9, 2025
Jonathan Paul Horner, 58, of La Junta passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at his La Junta home. He was born August 14, 1966 in Kremling, Colorado to Patricia Marie Horner.
Paul loved woodworking, creating new things & inventions. He also was very handy and enjoyed fixings things, often times made them function better, which took a lot of patience Paul...
Joe Christopher Campos
May 8, 2025
Joe Christopher Campos, 79, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
Born on March 19, 1946, in La Junta, Colorado, Joe, affectionately known as Chris, was the son of Cristobal and Teresa (Maldonado) Campos. A proud veteran, Joe served in the United States Army from 1966...
Imogene Louise Bauer
May 8, 2025
Imogene Louise (Wolfe) Bauer passed away peacefully in her home on May 8, 2025, at the age of 95.
She was born to Henry and Edith Wolfe in Sugar City, CO on April 7,1930 and was the oldest of two children with younger brother Kenneth Stanley Wolfe (2023).
Imogene’s family moved to Platteville, CO early in her life, and then returned to...
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