Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Larry Keith Holt
Mar 2, 2022
Larry Keith Holt, 75, passed away on March 2, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on August 29, 1946, in Huntington, West Virginia to Ralph & Mary Marthenia (Riddle) Holt. He married Pamela K. Poole; they shared 50 years together. He served in the Navy and was a Vietnam Vet. He enjoyed fishing, watching baseball and NASCAR....
Leonard Albert Waldron
Mar 2, 2022
Leonard Albert “Butch” Waldron, 73, he passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2022, from complications of back surgery at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. Heaven gained an angel, but the world sorely lost one. He was born on May 26, 1948, in Gordon, Nebraska. Leonard was the youngest of four children born to Harvey Leonard and Marie Elizabeth (Abold) Waldron....
Cynthia Marie Medina
Feb 28, 2022
Cynthia Marie Medina, 50, passed away on February 28, 2022, at her La Junta home. She was born on August 7, 1971, to Jose Horacio & Cynthia May (Bowen) Medina in La Junta. Cynthia “Huey” was a very lovable caring person with a big heart and the most beautiful smile. She showed compassion for everyone and loved her family unconditionally....
Nancy Lee Casebolt
Feb 27, 2022
Nancy Lee Casebolt, 88, passed away on February 27, 2022, at the Fowler Healthcare Center in Fowler. She was born on February 28, 1933, in Lincoln, Nebraska to F.B. “Curly” & Etha (Parks) Thompson; she adored her adoptive parents. She married her high school sweetheart Edwin Dale Casebolt on September 16, 1951; he preceded her in death on October 31,...
Sharon Kay Winfrey
Feb 27, 2022
Sharon Kay Winfrey, 68, ran into the arms of Jesus on February 27, 2022. Those who loved her were not ready to say goodbye, but Sharon was ready to see her savior and she let everyone who spoke to her or saw her know that she was not afraid because she was going to see her Jesus. Sharon’s story began...
Delores Maria Black
Feb 23, 2022
Delores Maria Black of La Junta was called home to be with our Lord on February 23, 2022. She was born on August 6, 1938, to Cesario & Benina (Zamora) Apodaca in La Junta. She married Robert Black of La Junta and raised three children. Delores attended La Junta public Schools. She was employed by Western Canning and the Onion...
Tyler Anthony Collins
Feb 17, 2022
Tyler Anthony Collins September 18, 1997 – February 17, 2022 On February 17th, 2022 Tyler Anthony Collins was called home at the age of 24 unexpectedly in La Junta, Colorado. Tyler was born in Denver, Co to Candace Glitner Collins of La Junta, Colorado and Steve Collins of Keenesburg, Co. He was preceded in death by his younger sister, Brittany...
James Franklin O'Neal
Feb 16, 2022
James Franklin O’Neal, 62, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2022, at his Pueblo home. He was born on August 3, 1959, in Brighten, Colorado to George & Velma (Hicks) O’Neal. Jim worked at Ft. Lyon as a Certified Nurse’s Aide and also in maintenance, he also was a drug and alcohol counselor at RESADA, CCA Prison...
Thomas Gary Smaller
Feb 12, 2022
Thomas G. Smaller, 63, passed away unexpectedly at his Fowler home on February 12, 2022. He married Melody Johnson in 1999. He worked for many years as an assemble technician for Trane. He is survived by his wife, Melody of the Fowler home and several siblings. At this time no services are planned.
Ida Virginia Romero
Feb 11, 2022
Ida Virginia "Jeannie" Hernandez Romero, 66, entered heaven on February 11, 2022 in Colorado Springs. She was born on September 16, 1955 to Ida Archuleta Sandoval and Tony B. Hernandez, Sr. She was a faithful Denver Broncos fan. She loved watching old movies, fishing, camping, reading books, singing, cruising in the country and spending time with her numerous nieces and...
Donald C. Headlee, Jr.
Feb 7, 2022
Donald C. Headlee, Jr., known to his family and friends as “Don” passed away at his home in Las Animas, Colorado on February 7, 2022, at the age of 83. Don was born in Welch, Oklahoma during the Great Depression to Don, Sr. and Zazelle Headlee. He grew up in Miami, Oklahoma, enjoying his teen years with his numerous hotrod...
Janet Lynne Schiro
Feb 5, 2022
Janet Lynne Schiro, of La Junta, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the age of 64. She was born August 3, 1957, in Rocky Ford, CO to Howard Vance Holter and Lois Jean (Henney) Holter. Jan graduated from Cheraw High School in 1975 and graduated from Otero Junior College in 1977. She worked as the Registrar at Otero Junior...
Mary E. Martson
Feb 5, 2022
Mary E. Grantham was born on November 6, 1928 (election day) in Canon City, Colorado to Elza Hargraves Grantham and Clara Jane Osborn Grantham. Our beloved Mother and Grandmother went to be with the Lord on February 5th, 2022. She accepted the Lord at a Big Tent Revival close to the South Bridge in Canon City, Colorado. She was the...
James E. Herrell
Feb 2, 2022
James “Jim” Herrell passed away on February 2, 2022 at the age of 70 after achieving perfection in his comedy set. As his last act and true to his nature, he powered through adversity to return to his home in La Junta, Colorado. At his passing he was surrounded by his girls and family. Jim took on many roles in...
Lori Kay Kehn-Osburn
Jan 31, 2022
Lori Kay Kehn-Osburn went to join our heavenly father on January 1, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. Lori was born on July 8, 1964 to Robert Kehn and Judy Barnett (Kehn). She is survived by her husband of the home, Cecil Osburn, mother, Judy Kehn, and sister, Debbie McLain-Romero, and numerous step-children, step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephew's. She attended...
John Joe Villalva
Jan 31, 2022
John Joe aka Juan Jose Villalva, 83, passed away from this earth to be with our Lord on Monday, 31 January 2022. Juan was gifted to his parent’s, Ramon and Antonia Villalva, by the grace of God on 6 May 1938 in Las Animas, Colorado. His childhood planted the seeds of character for who Juan was and those that knew...
Wayne B. Lujan
Jan 29, 2022
Wayne B. Lujan, 62, passed away on January 29, 2022, at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. He was born on January 6, 1960, in Denver to Al Secundino & Mary (Herrera) Lujan. Wayne enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos, playing pool and going fishing. He loved being with his family, laughing, joking and telling stories from the past....
Isabel Campos
Jan 28, 2022
Isabel “Chabelo” Campos, 79, passed away on January 28, 2022. He was born on November 19, 1942, in La Junta, Colorado to Cristobal and Teresa (Maldonado) Campos. Isabel attended La Junta High School. He previously worked for many years at Kit Carson Hotel. He had a love of music and was a talented singer. Early in his life, he volunteered...
Mary Jane Gearhart
Jan 26, 2022
Mary Jane Gearhart Mary Jane Gearhart, 89, passed away on January 26, 2022, at the home of her daughter, Connie Deahl Smith, in Pueblo West, CO. She was born on October 12, 1932, the youngest of seven children, to Sam and Mollie Allen of Higbee, CO. Mary Jane loved her childhood in the hills, mesas and rim-rock country of Higbee,...
Carol Ann Aragon
Jan 23, 2022
Carol Ann Aragon, 59, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2022, surrounded by her husband and children. She was born on April 5, 1962, in Pueblo to Tommy and Delores Gallegos. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Carol. She loved spending time in the kitchen creating delicious meals for her family. She enjoyed traveling, and weekend getaways...
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