Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Sharon Sue Stinemetze
Aug 18, 2022
Aztec, NM-Sharon Sue (Harris) Stinemetze, 82, passed from this life and went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on August 18, 2022. Sharon had been living in La Junta, Colorado with her daughter Gara and granddaughter Audriana, following complications of two consecutive surgeries the first week of February. Her loving husband Gary was also present in La...
Victor Raymond Aguilar
Aug 14, 2022
Victor Raymond Aguilar, 38, who passed away on August 14, 2022, in La Junta. He was born on July 9, 1984, in La Junta to Reymundo & Alice (Madrid) Aguilar. He is survived by his mother, Alice E. Aguilar of La Junta; daughter, Aaliyah Aguilar; stepsons, Kristopher & Alex Sandoval; siblings, Renae (Gina) Aguilar, Angela (Javier) Aguilar, Arlene, Christine and...
Harry Allen Westbrook
Aug 13, 2022
Harry Allen Westbrook, 74, passed away on August 13, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born on February 15, 1948, in Colorado Springs to Franklin Earl & Frances Ellen (Ashlock) Westbrook. He served in the Army for 21 years, from Vietnam to Dessert Storm. He received two purple hearts, a bronze star and Special Forces. He is...
Josie Gutierrez
Aug 8, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Josephine “Josie” Morales (Palacio) Gutierrez, 81, who passed away at her La Junta home with her husband, Abe Gutierrez by her side. She was born on September 18, 1940, in Swink to Salvador & Nellie (Morales) Palacio. Josie attended and was educated through the West School, and...
Linda L. Adkins
Jul 23, 2022
Linda L. Adkins, 75, of La Junta passed away unexpectedly due to a car accident on July 23, 2022. Arrangements are pending through Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.peacockFH.com.
Bert William Huff
Jul 19, 2022
Bert William Huff, 84, passed away on July 19, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on March 22, 1938, in Las Animas to John William & Pauline F. (Spear) Huff. Bert worked constructions for many years and worked on farms. He enjoyed collecting coins and riding his motorcycle. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion....
Lloyd Frederick Mueller
Jul 16, 2022
Lloyd Frederick Mueller, Sr., 88, of La Junta passed away on July 16, 2022, at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. He was born on August 8, 1933, to Frederick & Margaret (Lampe) Mueller in Spearville, KS. He married Judith A. Wright on October 25, 1958; she preceded him in death on April 3, 1996. He graduated from...
Ruby Rael
Jul 14, 2022
Ruby Rael, 87 of La Junta passed away on July 14, 2022, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born on July 24, 1934, in Ft. Collins to Fermin & Eloisa Alcia (Padilla) Rael. She worked at the El Camino Restaurant for several years. Also worked for the East Otero School district for several years....
Anthony Rael
Jul 14, 2022
Anthony Rael, 51 passed away on July 14, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on June 3, 1971, to Bruce & Ruby (Rael) Multaup. He is survived by his two children; siblings, Diana Mendez of California; Judy Martinez of Colorado Springs; Cosme Mendez of La Junta; Henry Mendez of La Junta; aunts, Mary DeHerrera of Denver; Rebecca...
Darlene Annette Moench
Jul 10, 2022
Darlene Annette Moench, 64, of La Junta passed away on July 10, 2022, at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. She was born on July 26, 1957, in Denver to Gordon & Helen (Lucero) Moench. Darlene was a generous spirit who always found time to volunteer or sit and comfort a friend. A special person with a strong...
Maria "Sadie" Zenaida Sandoval
Jul 6, 2022
Maria “Sadie” Zenaida Sandoval February 22, 1930 – July 6, 2022 Sadie Sandoval 92, of Ordway, Colorado passed away on July 6th 2022 at Crowley County Nursing Center. She was born February 22nd 1930 in Villanueva, New Mexico to Domingo and Julia (Roybal) Chavez. Sadie was a loving wife to Bennie Sandoval and mother to Benjamin, Susie, Teresa and Raymond....
Eldon Dean Gierhan
Jun 19, 2022
Eldon Dean Gierhan, 86, passed away on June 19, 2022, at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on January 7, 1936, in Gresham, Nebraska to Otto & Esther (Schuknecht) Gierhan. He graduated Valedictorian from Gresham High School in 1953, graduated with honors from Kearney College in 1957, and achieved a master’s degree in Business and Education. Eldon...
Benny Alvino Gonzales
Jun 17, 2022
Benny Alvino Gonzales, 75, of Pueblo West, passed away on June 17, 2022, at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on March 1, 1947, in La Junta to John & Ida (Archuleta) Gonzales. He served in the U.S Army from 1965 to 1968. He worked for many years with the BNSF and eventually retired as a machine...
Gary Michael Mcdonald
Jun 14, 2022
Gary Michael (Mike) McDonald, 67, passed away on June 14, 2022, at his home in Amarillo, Texas, where he lived with his nephew Jason McDonald and his family. He was born to William Robert (Bob) and Huldah McDonald in LaJunta, Colorado on November 18th, 1954. He married Dora Mae Fulton on October 6, 1973. He joined the U.S. Navy in...
Shirley Mae Cody
Jun 8, 2022
Shirley Mae Cody passed away June 8, 2022, at the Palmilla Senior Living Center, Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 90. She was born January 14, 1932, to Abram Squire Vermilyea and Ruth Berniece Montogomery in Luton, Iowa. She attended schools in Luton, skipping 8th grade and graduating in 1949. She was on the high school girls’ basketball team all...
Andrita "Ann" Medina Orosco
Jun 5, 2022
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Andrita “Ann” Medina Orosco, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 89. Ann (also known as “Annie”) was born on October 10, 1932, in Holman, New Mexico to Jose Miguel Arsenio “Mike” Medina and Maria Salazar. Ann had a passion for taking care of others. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s...
Walter Ray Wilson, Jr.
Jun 5, 2022
Walter Ray Wilson, Jr., 67, passed away on June 5, 2022, at his Olney Springs home. He was born on September 14, 1954, in National City, California to Walter Ray, Sr. & Welcome Opal (Vlach) Wilson. He attended schools in Ordway, La Junta and Pueblo. Walter loved the outdoors. Over time he enjoyed back packing, hunting, fishing, water skiing and...
Joshua David Beck
Jun 3, 2022
Joshua David Beck, 35 passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. A Celebration of Joshua's life will be Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at his residence. Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
John G. Reed
May 29, 2022
John G. Reed, 48, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on November 3, 1973, in La Junta to Roy & Kathy (Allsworth) Reed. John graduated from La Junta High School in 1992. After graduating high school, he began working for DeBourgh Mfg. as an assembly technician kick starting a 30-year career...
Heath Michale Grantham
May 25, 2022
Heath Michale Grantham October 27, 1976 – May 25, 2022 Heath Michale Grantham, 45, passed away on May 25, 2022, at his Ordway home. He was born on October 27, 1976, in La Junta to Fred R. & Michalle Kay (Bravo) Grantham. He attended Swink Schools and graduated in 1995 as the class salutatorian. Heath participated for several years in...
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