Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Michael Earl Miller
Mar 27, 2022
Michael Earl Miller was born October 6, 1950, in La Junta, Colorado, to John and Patricia Miller. He grew up on a farm in the Fort Bent area, attending Fort Bent School and then La Junta Junior High and La Junta High School, graduating in 1968. He then attended Otero Junior College and the University of Northern Colorado, earning a...
William Edwin Karney
Mar 27, 2022
William Edwin Karney was born June 5, 1930 in a little house on San Juan in La Junta to parents Hugh Joe Karney and Mary Bollinger Karney. He had three sisters and one brother. As a youngster he worked at Winter Livestock, La Junta Livestock and for Harry Welden on his ranch. He married Judy Steidl on March 15, 1958....
M. Louise Snelson
Mar 23, 2022
M. Louise Snelson, 89, passed away on March 23, 2022, at her La Junta home. She was born April 30, 1932, in Oklahoma to Gordon & Ethel (Pettijohn) Johnson. She married Ray B. Snelson in 1950 in Raton, New Mexico; he preceded her in death on August 22, 2011. Louise is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Gary) England of Littleton,...
Billy Ray Boggs
Mar 19, 2022
Billy Ray Boggs, 72, of La Junta, passed away March 19, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on July 19, 1949, in Ardmore, OK to William Lloyd & Lois (Earhart) Boggs. He married Michaele Marlin on December 4, 1971. Bill attended school in Ardmore, OK graduating from Ardmore High School. He then enlisted into the United State...
Victor Orlando Medina
Mar 17, 2022
Victor Orlando "Tip" Medina, 71, passed away on March 17, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on February 22, 1951, in La Junta to Victor Medina & Cecelia (Guerra) Medina. Tip worked for Medina's Construction, The East Otero School District. During his time in the Air Force, he did carpentry and so much more. He was a...
Carl Burch Ritter
Mar 14, 2022
Carl Burch Ritter was born October 15, 1930 in La Junta, CO to his parents Carl Porter Ritter and Avis Roberts Ritter who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Kay Ritter Ricken & Janice Ritter Matthew and special friend, Margaret Rush. He is survived by sister, Cindy Ritter Steele of La Junta; sons,...
James Paul Martinez
Mar 12, 2022
James Paul Martinez, 38, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2022 at his La Junta home. He was born on February 10, 1984 in La Junta to Ernest & Vicky (Hernandez) Martinez. James loved his animals, music and hats. He enjoyed cooking and helping people. He was a huge fan of the Las Vegas Raiders. James is survived by his...
George Sanchez
Mar 11, 2022
George Sanchez, 86, passed away on March 11, 2022, at the Pioneer Heath Care Center in Rocky Ford. He was born on February 21, 1936, to Simon & Julia (LeBlanc) Sanchez. In Rocky Ford. He is survived by his wife, Maria “Agnes” of the Rocky Ford home; children, Gil, Teresa (Kevin) McMillian, Lupe, and Christina Sanchez; grandchildren, Mario (Crissie Valencia)...
Carla Cae Pirnie
Mar 9, 2022
Carla Cae Pirnie, 67, entered into eternal rest on March 9, 2022, at her Swink home with her family. She was born on August 27, 1954, in Champion, Nebraska to Milton & Inez (Nitzel) Grimes. Carla attended Jefferson high school where she graduated with the class of 1972. She also attended OJC for Esthetics graduating as an Esthetician specializing in...
Dr. William A. Holm
Mar 9, 2022
Dr. William Arthur Holm, 84, passed away on March 9, 2022, at his La Junta home. He was born on October 18, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to William A., Sr. & Dorothy (Johnson) Holm. He married his high school girlfriend and from that union they had three children, Staci Winter Holm, Bill Holm, Jr. and Courtney Autumn Holm. William started...
Ramon Carrasco
Mar 9, 2022
Ramon Carrasco, 83, passed away on March 9, 2022, at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. He was born on July 31, 1938, to Carlos & Rosa (Bencomo) Carrasco in Chihuahua, Mexico. He enjoyed Bingo, loved to dance and his family was very important. He loved to work and fellowship with family and friends. He was very proud...
Thomas W. Trumble
Mar 7, 2022
Thomas Warren Trumble, 63, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2022 at his La Junta home. He was born on April 6, 1958 in La Junta to Herbert Q. and Flora Bell (Dickson) Trumble. Tom married Vickie Velez on Sept. 23, 1998 in Rocky Ford. Tom attended La Junta High School, graduating in 1976. He held a CRTT in Respiratory...
Ramona C. Roberts
Mar 7, 2022
Ramona C. Roberts, 70, passed away on March 7, 2022, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born on June 22, 1951, to Jose Patricio & Mary DeLeon in La Junta. She enjoyed playing Bingo. She loved all the Colorado teams, Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Colorado Rockies. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren. She...
Mary "Babe" E. Warren
Mar 3, 2022
Babe (Mary) Warren was born April 14, 1926, at the family farm near Numa to Lawrence and Edith Kaiser. She joined Eileen and Bud as their youngest sister. She departed this life Thursday evening, March 3, 2022, at Crowley County Nursing Center. When she was born, her grandfather told her parents, “you’ve got a baby doll”. To him, she was...
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...
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