Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Patricia Mae Luttrell
Oct 7, 2022
Patricia Mae Luttrell, 82, passed away on October 7, 2022, at her Fowler home. She was born on May 9, 1940, in Craig, Colorado to Guy Francis & Anna Mae (Kelly) Owens. She married Truman Lee Luttrell on August 23, 1969, at the Baptist Church in Craig, Colorado; he preceded her in death on January 29, 2020.
She worked as an...
Celso Gonzales, Jr.
Oct 7, 2022
Celso Maximino Gonzales, Jr., 47, of Rocky Ford passed away on October 7, 2022, at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora. He was born on June 29, 1975, in Tulia, Texas to Celso Gonzales, Sr. & Janie Alires.
He is survived by his loving wife, Shawna of Rocky Ford; sons, Michael Gonzales of Rocky Ford; Matthew (Jessica) Gallegos of Las...
Nancy Louise Rudolph
Oct 4, 2022
As the sounds of Amazing Grace filled her room and surrounded by her children, Nancy L. Rudolph, 90 of Rocky Ford was called to be with the Lord on October 4, 2022. She was born in Denver on August 28, 1932, she was the first child of Frank Russell and Norma Alene (Neal) Miller. Her lifelong friend and brother, Dick,...
Alvin Eugene Bender
Sep 29, 2022
Alvin Eugene Bender, 87, of La Junta passed away on September 29, 2022, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1934, in La Junta to Emanuel & Ollie (Romans) Bender.
Alvin was a member of his High School Championship Football Team. He met Mary Dona Fulbright after his service in the Navy and they were...
Fred Tabares
Sep 26, 2022
Fred Tabares, 86, of Pueblo passed away on September 26, 2022, at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on December 30, 1935, in Cheraw to Frank & Betsy (Ramirez) Tabares. He married Maria Eleanor “Helen” Blea on January 3, 1953, in La Junta; she preceded him in death on March 22, 1989.
He worked at NIBCO, feed lot...
Shirley May Walter
Sep 23, 2022
Shirley May Walter, 86, of La Junta, passed away on Friday, September 23rd, 2022, surrounded by family at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. Shirley was born in Higbee, Colorado on September 1st, 1936, to the late John M. and Edith F. (Bull) Blakney.
Shirley married Jack Walter on January 23rd, 1957, and they soon after started a...
David E. Matthews
Sep 20, 2022
David E. Matthews, 74, passed away on September 20, 2022, at his Ordway home. He was born on September 29, 1947, in La Junta to Edward Francis & Edith Mae (Peltzer) Matthews.
He attended high school in Rocky Ford shortly thereafter he was called to serve in the Army. He was a Sergeant in the 1st Calvary Infantry, serving two tours...
Regina Marie Salazar
Sep 20, 2022
Regina Marie Salazar, 61, passed away on September 20, 2022, at her mother’s home in La Junta. She was born on November 4, 1960, in La Junta to Francisco E., Sr. & Lydia (Medina) Salazar.
She is survived by her parents, brothers and sisters.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be Friday, September 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of...
Dale W. Kesterson
Sep 17, 2022
Dale Kesterson, 94, passed away peacefully at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas on September 17, 2022. Dale was born April 27, 1928, at the Kesterson family farm 6 miles southeast of Fowler, Colorado to Roy and Dorothy Kesterson.
He attended Elder (Number 6) grade school, and Fowler High School from 1944 to 1948. He assisted with the operation...
Betty Ann Grasmick
Sep 14, 2022
On September 14, 2022, Betty Ann Grasmick passed away at the age of 84. Prior to her passing she had the opportunity to be surrounded by many family and friends who shared stories about her and what an amazing woman she was. Her life was definitely a life well lived and her positive influence was widespread across so many walks...
William Sigurd Olsen
Sep 12, 2022
William Sigurd “Willie” Olsen, 84, of La Junta passed away on September 12, 2022, at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. He was born on November 6, 1937, in Flagler, Colorado to Sigurd & Evelyn (Benson) Olsen. He was the first baby in the family born in a hospital (which at the time was the most modern hospital...
Kay Frances Russell
Sep 9, 2022
Kay Russell, 81, passed away September 9, 2022, at the Fowler Nursing Home. Kay was born on May 14, 1941, in Missouri. She came to La Junta in the 1970’s to teach at Otero Junior College, where she taught for 20 years. She married Bill Russell, the love of her life, in 1974. They were married for 44 years until...
Gilbert Groves
Sep 5, 2022
Gilbert Groves, 84, passed away on September 5, 2022, doing what he loved working outside on his farm and ranch in Ordway. He was born on June 22, 1938, in Manzanola to Clarence & Irene Groves.
Gilbert farmed and ranched in Crowley County, Kiowa County and Bent County for over sixty years. He worked long hours and worked hard. He inspired...
Muriel L. Morgan
Sep 4, 2022
Muriel L. Morgan, 95, passed away on September 4, 2022, at her La Junta home. She was born on October 8, 1926, in Short, Oklahoma to Matthew & Louella (Johnson) White. She married John H. Morgan on April 26, 1946; he preceded her in death on September 8, 1982.
She graduated from Muldrow High School in 1945. She worked at Gibson’s...
Helen Marie Aragon
Aug 30, 2022
Helen Marie Aragon, passed away on August 30, 2022, at the Bent County HealthCare Center in Las Animas. She was born in Fowler to Daniel & Adelina (Montoya) Aragon.She worked for the Migrant Council in the Manzanola and Rocky Ford area. She also taught G.E.D. classes in Rocky Ford. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her kids and grandchildren....
Peggy Ann Hammel
Aug 30, 2022
Peggy Ann Hammel, 84, passed away on August 30, 2022, at the Fowler Heath Care Center. She was born on September 6, 1937, in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to Lee & Hazel (French) Kline.
She was best known as being a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known for the love she showed to others and can...
Daniel Ray Dwyer
Aug 29, 2022
Daniel Ray Dwyer, known to many as Dan, was born January 15, 1951. He grew up in Leadville and continued to live in Colorado most of his life, including La Junta, Golden, Denver, and Walsenburg. Dan was both witty and humorous, often making those around him laugh.
Dan studied the draftsman trade and worked as a carpenter in his early years....
Judy Jeanne Hart
Aug 28, 2022
Judy Jeanne Hart, 72, passed peacefully at her La Junta home on August 28, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1950, in La Junta to Harold Melvin & Blanche Lucille “Judy” (Downey) Fawcett.
Jeanne attended Seton High School in Pueblo and graduated in 1968. She helped with the family business, Fawcett Office Supply. She was a member of Our Lady...
Maria G. "Lupe" Salazar
Aug 28, 2022
Maria “Lupe” Salazar, 85, passed away on August 28, 2022, at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She was born on February 13, 1937, in Zipiajo, Michoacán, Mexico to Bernardino & Piedad (Araiza) Castro. Lupe began her journey in the small mountain village of Zipiajo, Michoacán, Mexico. The stories that she shared about her village in vivid detail made you...
Shirley Elizabeth Walker
Aug 21, 2022
Shirley Elizabeth Walker, 86, passed away at her Arvada home. She was born on November 8, 1935, to Herbert & Callie (Ross) Shelton in Olney Springs. Shirley, also known as Moe, spent her childhood residing in Olney Springs, where she was a member of her high school’s glee club. In 1953, Shirley graduated high school. Three years later, in 1956,...
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