Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Fred D. Justice
Oct 30, 2021
Fred D. Justice, 93, passed away October 30, in his home with his wife Jean present. Fred was born at home on the family farm outside of Lafayette, Indiana to James F. Justice, Sr. and Mae Melinda Jackson. Fred was the sixth of seven children. Fred attended school in Klondike, Indiana. As a young teenager, his first jobs besides working...
Thomas Walls
Oct 30, 2021
Thomas Walls, 39, passed away on October 30, 2021 at his La Junta home. He was born on July 4, 1982 to Bruce & Robin (Cassell) Walls in Clearlake, California. Thomas attended high school in Colorado Springs and obtained his Associates Degree from Pikes Peak Community College. He was a great chef, enjoyed fishing, camping, and the outdoors and spending...
Clyde Willard Stewart
Oct 25, 2021
Clyde W. Stewart was called to his heavenly home on October 25, 2021. Clyde was born September 26, 1949 in La Junta, Colorado, where he lived most of his life. He graduated from La Junta High School in 1967 and joined the United States Navy shortly thereafter. After serving his country he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad before joining...
Victoria Florez
Oct 24, 2021
Victoria Florez, 55, of La Junta, Colorado went to be with the lord on October 24, 2021 peacefully at her La Junta home. She was born on November 23, 1965 in La Junta to Louie and Eleanor Peteque. Victoria worked as a custodian at Otero Junior College for 13 years and worked many years as a cook at La Junta...
Ruth Earline Abel
Oct 20, 2021
Ruth Earline Abel, 83, of La Junta entered Heaven’s gates on October 20, 2021 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born on February 26, 1938 to Earl & Lorena Ruth (Gilmore) Paxton in Abilene, Texas. She had many hobbies including gardening, painting, reading, doing puzzles, and enjoyed attending all grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities....
Shannon Lee Trujillo
Oct 17, 2021
Shannon Lee Trujillo, 48, went to be with the Lord and reunited with his son on October 17, 2021 in Pueblo, CO. He was born on June 3, 1973 to Albert Trujillo and Marian Apodaca in Rocky Ford, CO. Shannon was a dedicated husband, father & grandfather. He always put his family above all & always made sure they were...
Karen Kay Anderson
Oct 17, 2021
Karen Kay Edmunds Anderson, 72, passed away on Oct. 17, 2021 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born on Apr. 25, 1949 in Stratton, Colorado to Maryld & Evelyn (Gouge) Edmunds. She married Dewey E. Anderson on April 5, 1977. Karen is survived by her husband, Dewey of the La Junta home; daughter, Sherri A. Powers of Texas;...
Joy Aletha Shoup
Oct 15, 2021
Joy Aletha Shoup went home to her Savior on Oct. 15, 2021, at the age of 89. She was born Sept. 22, 1932, in Scott County, Kansas, to Otto and Alice (Bennett) Geeseka. She grew up on the farm where she was a tomboy riding her father's pet steers, herding the cattle while riding her pony, learning to drive tractors,...
Donald Nichols
Oct 15, 2021
Donald Nichols, 74, passed away on October 15th at his Manzanola home. He was born on May 19, 1947 in Madison Wisconsin to Frank Nichols and Lorraine Kowing. Donald is survived by his wife Wendy Nichols, his brothers Richard and Steven Olson, his sisters Pam Olson and Susan Olson-Dunham, his daughters Amy Moss and Nicole Gentry, five grandchildren and his...
George G. Mclean
Oct 14, 2021
George McLean, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 14, 2021 at his Manzanola home. He was born on Feb. 11, 1971 in Brawley, California to George & Dorthea (Hansen) McLean. George built custom homes. He was a great all around person, friendly, caring, loving father and son. Everyone that met George loved him. He had a great big heart and...
Frank A. Castanon
Oct 13, 2021
Frank Castanon, 50, passed away on October 13, 2021 at his home in Olathe, Kansas. He was born in La Junta on June 3, 1971 to Luis & Jessie (Vigil) Castanon. He was raised in Holcomb, KS. After graduating high school he moved to Garden City, KS where he raised his children. Later in life he moved to Olathe, KS...
Amelia Fernandez
Oct 10, 2021
Amelia Fernandez, 69, of La Junta passed away on October 10, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born on July 10, 1952 in Durango, Mexico to Miguel & Maria Luisa (Lopez) Saracho. Amelia was a strong, determined and fiercely independent woman. She was a proud mama, wife, friend, and grandmother. One of the greatest gifts to...
Sharon Ann Markus
Sep 29, 2021
Sharon Markus, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 29, 2021 at her La Junta home. She was born on January 8, 1939 in La Junta to Charlie & Florence (Warren) Bosley. She married Ralph Markus of Crowley County on June 12, 1960 in La Junta; he preceded her in death on June 25, 2021. Sharon...
Bonnie L. Carlile
Sep 29, 2021
On the morning September 29th, 2021, Bonnie L. Carlile left this earthly realm to her home in heaven. She was 87 years old, and was a beloved member of her community. Bonnie was a hard worker – she began working at Hollar Seed Company in Rocky Ford, CO while in high school, and continued to work doing things such as...
Irvin Lou Ellis
Sep 28, 2021
Irvin Lou Ellis, 85, of Rocky Ford passed away on September 28, 2021 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He was born on April 19, 1936 in Meade, Kansas to Lester William & Elise (Holdeman) Ellis. He taught school at Parson’s Junior High, where he met Vernie Wilson. They moved to Colorado to farm and he...
Norma Jean Lloyd
Sep 27, 2021
On Monday, September 27th, Norma Jean Lloyd (87 years of age) passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord in her beloved hometown of Rocky Ford, Colorado. Norma was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend, and pillar of her community. Norma Jean was born on April 14th, 1934, to Louis Box and Hilda Mae Box. She had...
David Eugene Hashberger
Sep 24, 2021
David Eugene Hashberger, 79, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born April 20, 1942, in Logansport, Indiana, to Harry and Goldie Hashberger. He was married to the late Joy (Drye) Hashberger for 57 years. David graduated from high school in 1960 in Logansport, IN. He and Joy...
William Fuller
Sep 24, 2021
William Fuller, 72, passed away on September 24, 2021 at his La Junta home. He was born on July 2, 1949 in San Antonio, TX to William Henry & Barbara (DeDear) Fuller, Sr. William serviced in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He loved riding motorcycles, especially Harley Davidson’s. He enjoyed running, lived life to the fullest, loved life and was...
Patricia Ann Rein
Sep 23, 2021
Patricia Ann Rein was taken by our Lord on September 23, 2021. She was 84 years old. Patricia was born to Laust and Alice Damgaard on May 29, 1937 at Rocky Ford, Colorado. Pat Graduated from Fowler High School. After graduation, she went to Washington and attended Pacific Lutheran University for 2 years. She came back to Colorado and went...
Shelia Jean Burns
Sep 23, 2021
Shelia Jean (Bates) Burns, 75, passed away, Thursday, September 23, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs after a valiant fight against COVID. Shelia was born on November 21, 1945 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Slim and Peggy Bates. Shelia lived most of her life in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Shelia also lived in...
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