Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Shirley L. Garlington
Jul 9, 2010
Shirley Louise Hicks Garlington, 87, passed away on July 9, 2010 at her home in La Junta. Mrs. Garlington was born on Dec. 22, 1922 in Buffalo, Okla. to Elvin Palmer Hicks and Clara Mollman Hicks. She attended schools in Kansas and Colorado and graduated from La Junta High School in 1940. She completed her educational career at Brown's Business...
John Smiley Collins
Jul 6, 2010
John Smiley Collins, a retired United Methodist minister and a member of the Kentucky United Methodist Conference for over 50 years, age 86 passed away on July 6, 2010 at the Wesley Manor Retirement Community where he was a resident. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Vanada Kelley Collins; his two sons, Keith Collins of Chicago, Illinois and...
Jacob Frederick Freidenberger
Jul 4, 2010
Jacob Frederick Freidenberger, 88, departed this life on July 4, 2010, in La Junta. Jacob was born September 4, 1921 in La Junta to Jacob & Evelyn Freidenberger. He is survived by his daughter, Lila (Norman) Bailey; grandchildren, Jeff (Jaime) Bailey, Rick (Shannon) Bailey, Dave (Mollie) Bailey, and Michelle (Paul) Martinez; and eleven great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins survive....
Larry Delbert Eckels
Jul 1, 2010
Larry Delbert Eckels, 65, of La Junta, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2010, in Pueblo. A memorial service will be Friday, July 9, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel in La Junta with Reverend Rick Miller of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Rocky Ford officiating. Inurnment will follow at Fort Lyon National Cemetery with military honors from...
Judi D. Wood
Jun 26, 2010
Judi Darlene Wood, 63, of La Junta was granted her angel wings on Saturday, June 26, 2010. She was in the arms of her husband in the final moments in their home. A Celebration of her life will be Thursday, July 1st, at 10:00 a.m. at the La Junta First Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Andy Albright officiating. Judi...
Emilio O. Gonzales
Jun 23, 2010
Emilio O. Gonzales, 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo. He was born to Hilario & Juanita (Ortiz) Gonzales in Las Animas, Colorado on August 8, 1931. Emilio enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Juanita (Jesus Rivera) Otero of Liberal, KS; Edward (Debra)...
Warren L. Snyder
Jun 16, 2010
Warren Lee Snyder, 86, of La Junta, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be Monday, June 21, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church with Rev. Ron Skorick of the First Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairview cemetery with Military honors. Warren was born...
Charles Michael "Mike" Brann
Jun 11, 2010
Charles Michael “Mike” Brann, 52, of Morgan, Utah, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010 in La Junta, Colorado. He was born to Charles Rodney & Marjorie Ann (Doss) Brann in Monte Vista, Colorado on April 10, 1958. Mike graduated from Durango High School in 1976. He was a master plumber and truck driver. Mike was an accomplished Fly Fisherman...
Steve J. Archuleta, Sr.
Jun 9, 2010
Steve J. Archuleta, Sr., 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at his La Junta home. He was born to Antonio & Cipriana (Vigil) Archuleta in Todd, Colorado on January 26, 1932. He married Tomasita M. Gutierrez in 1962 in La Junta. Steve enjoyed fishing and watching his favorite football team the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a member...
Ernest "Ernie" Guerrero
Jun 5, 2010
Ernest “Ernie” Guerrero, 81, of La Junta, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Brother Chris Johnson of the Maranatha Fellowship officiating....
Joana Pratt
Jun 5, 2010
Joana L. Pratt, 76, left this side of life peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2010 at her ranch home North of Kim. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Kim Cemetery with Pastor Greg Brown of the Kim Baptist...
Elizabeth Terry
Jun 2, 2010
Elizabeth C. Terry, 89, of La Junta, CO, passed peacefully surrounded by family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Meridian, ID, on June 2, 2010. She is survived by her son, Michael R. Holbrook, his wife Jean and her granddaughter Victoria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith; her parents, Michael Joe and Ada Agnes Trainor; her son, Marvin E....
Alice E. Dunn
May 29, 2010
Alice E. Dunn, 90, of La Junta passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be Friday, June 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at The United Methodist Church of La Junta with Reverend Terilynn Russ officiating....
Paul J. Mascarenas, Sr.
May 21, 2010
Paul J. Mascarenas, Sr., 61, passed away May 21, 2010, at his La Junta home. Funeral services will be Today, Monday. May 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Reverend Richard Johnson of the First Assembly of God officiating. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home and Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of services.
Nettie Mcnutt
May 18, 2010
Nettie M. McNutt, 89, longtime La Junta resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 18th at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center following a lengthy illness. Visitation will be Monday, May 24th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 25th at 2 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel with Dr. Rex Williams,...
Elvin E Ross
May 12, 2010
Elvin E Ross, 100, of Rocky Ford passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be Thursday, May 13th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday, May 14th from 9 a.m. to noon. Graveside services will be Friday, May 14, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in La Junta with...
Eugene Oscar Scobee
May 7, 2010
Eugene Oscar Scobee was born to Oscar Pearl Scobee and Jessie Mae Boothby Scobee on June 19, 1927 at the family homestead on Horse Creek in Baca County, Colorado. He passed away on May 7, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta, Colorado with his children by his side. Eugene was raised on Horse Creek...
Harley R. Garton
May 2, 2010
Harley Ray Garton, of Manzanola and La Junta, passed away on May 2, 2010. He had been in the Fowler Health Care Facility since February. He was 83. He is survived by his wife Dottie; son Richard Garton and his wife Linda, Northglenn, CO; daughters, Kathryn Hawley and her husband Gary, Littleton, CO; Diana Fenton, Sarasota, FL; Karen Taylor and...
Janet L. Garner
Apr 30, 2010
Janet L. Garner, longtime La Junta resident passed away April 30, 2010 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center, she was 70. She was born to Frances & Joseph Kancilia in Aguilar, Colorado on August 9, 1939. Janet married James M. Garner on July 20, 1963 in Pueblo; he preceded her in death on March 13, 1993. To this...
Sylvia Rose Hughes
Apr 22, 2010
Sylvia Rose Hughes, 73, of La Junta passed away on Thursday, April 22nd at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. At her request cremation has taken place and a private family and friend’s service will be held. Sylvia was born on November 2, 1936 in La Junta, Colorado to Arthur & Thelma (Jaynes) Hughes. Sylvia is survived by her daughter,...
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