Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Suzanne Platt
Jul 18, 2024
Suzanne Platt, 77, passed away July 18, 2024 at her Kim home. She was born December 24, 1946 in San Diego, CA to Harlan & Helen (Mason) Ballard.
Memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 in Kim for both John and Suzanne.
In lieu of cards or flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Arkansas Valley Hospice, www.arkvalleyhospice.org.
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Lucky H. Ashida
Jul 14, 2024
Lucky H. Ashida, a beloved member of the Crowley County community and a dedicated educator and coach, passed away on July 14, 2024, at his home in Ordway, CO. Lucky was born to Eiroku & Toki Ashida on July 19, 1934. Lucky grew up north of Crowley on a small farm with his parents and 11 siblings. Life...
Jerry A. Norton
Jul 12, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Norton loving husband, father, grandfather (Pa), and friend, 78, of the Fowler area, left his earthly home and entered his heavenly home into the loving arms of His Savior Jesus Christ on July 12, 2024.
Jerry was born on December 12, 1945 to George Alfred and Halla Lurlene (Laughlin) Norton on the family homestead north of Fowler on...
Luis Carlos Munoz
Jul 9, 2024
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Luis Carlos Munoz, a beloved member of the Otero County community. Luis was born on August 8, 1954, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to his loving parents Venicio & Teofila Munoz.
Throughout his life, Luis dedicated himself to the art of bartending, becoming a familiar and cherished face to many in Otero County....
Nita Marie Kirkham
Jul 8, 2024
Nita Marie Kirkham, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 8 2024, at her North La Junta home. She was born on March 17, 1954, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Nita exuded warmth and kindness in everything she did and her absence leaves a void that will be deeply felt by her family and friends.
She is survived by her...
Linda Diane Krugman
Jul 7, 2024
Linda Diane Krugman was born on January 8, 1948, in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Arnold & Mary (Donk) Olsen. Linda, 76, was in good health most of her life and passed away on July 7, 2024.
Linda was raised in Rocky Ford being the oldest of four children. She attended Rocky Ford High School where she was a cheerleader and excelled...
Duane Don Stjernholm
Jul 5, 2024
Duane Don Stjernholm, of La Junta, CO, went home to his creator, in the early morning of July 5, 2024, after a long battle with lung cancer and COPD. He born December 7, 1951, on Pearl Harbor Day, in La Junta. He was the second son to Ernest & Lois (Ridennoure-Friedenberger) Stjernholm.
Duane went to Cheraw Consolidated school from first grade...
Gary E. Wallace
Jun 26, 2024
Gary E. Wallace was the son of Harry D. Wallace and Olive E. Carlisle Wallace. Born in La Junta, Colorado on July 5th, 1947. He grew up on the family farm with his big sister, Harriet Wallace Menning. He was active, curious and fearless as a child and throughout most of his life.
Upon graduating high school, he and his wife,...
John Platt
Jun 16, 2024
John Platt, 79, of Kim, CO passed away June 16, 2024 at his Kim home. He was born March 22, 1945 in La Junta, CO to Robert Lee & Rosie Margaret (Williams) Platt.
Private family service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald Roy Skorick
Jun 12, 2024
Ronald Roy Skorick was born on March 15th, 1944 in Velva, North Dakota to John and Stacia Skorick and passed from this life on June 12, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Stacia Skorick; brothers, Glenn, Paul, Raymond and Rollie; sisters, Ruth Skorick and Ethel Plesuk; and grandsons, Alexander Skorick and Isaac Pipkin. He is survived...
Eliseo "Gerald" Richard Berumen
Jun 12, 2024
Eliseo “Gerald” Berumen, 93, of Rocky Ford, CO died peacefully at his home in Rocky Ford on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was born September 10, 1930 in Nepesta, CO to Elias & Guadalupe (Diaz) Berumen.
He served in the US Marines, PFC, from 1952 – 1954. He worked for the Pueblo Army Depot where he worked with the “Hawk Missile...
Melbra Bryant
Jun 10, 2024
Melbra “Mel” Bryant, 84, , a former railroad engineer, member of the National Guard, and longtime resident of La Junta, transitioned on June 10, 2024 at his La Junta home. He was born October 17, 1939 in Moro, Arkansas to Jasper, Sr. & Bertha (Cupp) Bryant.
Melbra was profoundly known once he established his residence in La Junta. He began his...
Evalyn Ruth Widener
Jun 4, 2024
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Evalyn Ruth Widener (Rich) passed away on June 4, 2024, in Pueblo West, Colorado, at the age of 79.
She is survived by her brother John, children Karla, Steven and Michael, grandchildren Randi, Paige, Doran and Colton and great grandchildren Brody, Arlo and Harper.
She was born on August 25, 1944, in Cheraw, Colorado to Ila and...
Dwight Dean Mcintosh
May 31, 2024
Dwight Dean McIntosh, 81 , of Fowler, Colorado passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31 , 2024 at Evergreen Gardens in La Junta, Colorado.
Dwight was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on March 2, 1943, the son of Lloyd and Ella (King) McIntosh. He had ten brothers and sisters and there are many stories of swimming in the ditch, playing cowboys,...
Daniel F. Rael
May 29, 2024
Daniel “Danny” Rael, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in La Junta Colorado on June 4, 1961, where he grew up and lived most of his adult life. Dan was raised with his brothers and sisters in their La Junta home.
Dan was a loving father to his children. He...
Don Weber Vickroy
May 26, 2024
Don Weber Vickroy
August 18, 1947 – May 26, 2024
Don Weber Vickroy, 76, passed away on May 26, 2024 at his La Junta home. He was born on Aug 18, 1947 to Matt & Susan Olla Josephine (Smith) Vickroy. He was married to Martha Marita Monroe Vickroy who also passed away tragically at home with Don.
Don graduated from Otero Junior College...
Martha Marita Vickroy
May 26, 2024
Martha Marita Vickroy
September 9, 1946 – May 26, 2024
Martha Marita Vickroy, 77, passed away on May 26, 2024 at her La Junta home. She was born on Sept. 9, 1946 to Harold & Martha (Fritch) Monrow. She was married to Don Weber Vickroy who also passed away tragically at home with Marita.
At this time there are no services planned.
Peacock-Larsen Funeral...
Cody Don Hershey
May 26, 2024
Cody Don Hershey, born on April 15, 1964, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Fowler, Colorado, at age of 60.
Cody graduated from Fowler High School in 1983 and went on to serve his country with honor and pride in the United States Army from January 3, 1985, to December 19, 1987. During his service, Cody...
Robert "Bob" Keith Dunagan
May 24, 2024
Robert “Bob” Dunagan, Sr.
January 21, 1957- May 24, 2024
Bob Dunagan, 67, of Olney Springs, CO passed away Friday May 24, 2024, peacefully in his home with his wife by his side.
Bob was born the 3rd of four kids to Henry (Buck) Edward Dunagan and Albert Ann Samuels in Tulsa, OK.
Bob found his forever when he met his wife, Chrissy. They...
Pauline Cordova
May 20, 2024
Pauline Cordova, 83, of La Junta, CO passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Bent County Nursing Home in Las Animas, CO. She was born Monday, August 19, 1940, in Rainsville, NM to Frank & Anita (Mascarenas) Mora.
Pauline worked for 17 years as a housekeeper for the La Junta Nursing Home until she retired to look after her grandsons. She...
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