Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
James Robert Richards
Jul 18, 2010
James Robert Richards, 68, died in Fairbanks, AK, July 18, 2010, with family by his side. A celebration of his life will be held in Fairbanks, AK at 2pm, Friday, July 30, 2010, at St Raphael's Parish, 1125 Old Steese Hwy, with a reception following in the Parish hall. A graveside service will be at 3 pm, Sunday, August 1,...
Paul J. Enns
Jul 13, 2010
Paul J. Enns, 88, of La Junta and former longtime Cheraw resident, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Paul was born to Isaac P. & Katherine (Unger) Enns on September 7, 1921 in Cheraw, Colorado. He married Wanda Jost on April 2, 1944 in Downey, Idaho. Paul worked for Nibco for 23...
Loretta Ellen Blower
Jul 12, 2010
Loretta Ellen Caven Blower, 78, of La Junta passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010 at her La Junta home. Loretta was born on May 1, 1934 in Osceola, Missouri to Archie A. & Bessie Ellen (Starner) Caven. She married Jackie D. Blower in April of 1969, whom preceded her in death in April of 1984. Loretta graduated in 1953...
Ben B. Lacy
Jul 12, 2010
Ben B. Lacy, 90, of Pueblo passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12th at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on September 25, 1919 to Raymond & Tempa (Taylor) Lacy in Wiley, Colorado. He married Fern Hendrix on May 14, 1939 in Holly, Colorado. Ben was a farmer, rancher, and a country music singer well known throughout Southeastern...
Loraine Harrell
Jul 12, 2010
Loraine Harrell, 96, passed away on Monday, July 12th at the Bent County Memorial Nursing Home. She was born on August 13, 1913 in Groveton, Texas to Willis & Mary (Stevens) Steel. Loraine grew up in a family of four brothers & four sisters. They farmed in the Groveton area for many years, using only horses and mules to farm...
Rick Arlan Seberson
Jul 11, 2010
Rick Arlan Seberson, 49, passed away on Sunday, July 11th at his La Junta home. He was born on November 25, 1960 to Lowell & Joan (Hanson) Seberson in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Rick graduated from La Junta High School class of 1979. Rick worked for many years for Continental & America West Airlines in both McAllen, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona....
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.
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