Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Marilyn L. Mast
Dec 3, 2021
Marilyn L. Mast, 86, passed away peacefully at her La Junta home on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born on January 14, 1935, to Ralph & Lillian Miller in La Junta. Marilyn grew up in La Junta where she worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as a stenographer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was...
Jacob Earl Woody
Nov 30, 2021
Jacob Earl Woody Jr. was born in Eldon, MO, on September 24, 1939, to Jacob Sr. and Norma Woody, and died at his home in Rocky Ford on Monday, November 29, 2021. Jake graduated from Rocky Ford High School and married Murlene Guyer Dery and then enlisted in the Navy. To this union, one son was born, Jacob Andrew. Upon...
Daryl Jay Fritch
Nov 30, 2021
Daryl Jay Fritch, 67, passed away on November 30, 2021, at his home in La Junta, of complications from heart disease. He was born on November 15, 1954, in Rocky Ford as the fourth son to his parents. He grew up in the farming/ranching community of Higbee south of La Junta. He graduated from La Junta High School in 1974...
Ronald D. Batdorf
Nov 30, 2021
Ronald Duane Batdorf, 64, passed away on Nov. 30, 2021, at his La Junta home. He was born on March 14, 1957 in Denver, Colorado. His parents were Duane & Elsie Marie (Cramblett) Batdorf. Private family service will be at a later date.
Christine Chapman
Nov 28, 2021
Christine Chapman, 78, of Swink, passed away on November 28, 2021, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. Christine was born in Moro, Arkansas to Jasper & Bertha Bryant on June 21, 1943. She moved with the family to Colorado in 1957. Christine married Jerry Chapman on March 11, 1960; he preceded her in death on October...
Danielle Kimberlyn Roach
Nov 26, 2021
Danielle Kimberlyn Roach, 14, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2021, at her family home. She was born on February 8, 2007, to Kim & Joanna (Martson) Roach in Englewood, Colorado. A memorial service will be Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., First Assembly of God Church in Fowler, Colorado with Reverend Darryl Johnson officiating. Those wishing to do...
David Jay Reese
Nov 24, 2021
David Jay “Dave” Reese, 74, of Sugar City passed away on November 24, 2021. He was born on September 2, 1947 in Pipestone, Minnesota to Marvin and Florence Reese. In October of 1950 the family moved to Colorado Springs, CO, where Dave grew up and graduated from Widefield HS in 1965. After high school Dave went to work for Inland...
George Richard Ortega
Nov 23, 2021
George Richard Ortega, 81, of Swink passed away on November 23, 2021, at the UC Health Highlands Ranch. He was born on June 8, 1940, in La Junta to Maltilde & Mary (Aragon) Ortega. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enlisted in the Navy in Long Beach, California and did his tour in Alaska. He met...
Donna Marlene Honaker
Nov 22, 2021
Donna Marlene Honaker, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Cheraw on Monday, November 22, 2021. Donna was born August 2, 1933, to Robert and Catherine Garrett of Tulsa, OK. She is survived by her sister, Kay Killion of Tulsa, OK; son, Donn (Linda) Honaker of the family home; son Jonn (Becky) Honaker of Cheraw; grandchildren, Madellenn Honaker of...
Norman Ralph Fleischacker
Nov 20, 2021
Norman Ralph Fleischacker June 2, 1932 – November 20, 2021 Norman Ralph Fleischacker, 89, of La Junta, passed away in the family home on November 20, 2021. He was born in La Junta, Colorado on June 2, 1932 to Paul Ralph & Effie (Wright) Fleischacker. Norman attended school in La Junta, graduating in 1950. He enlisted in the United States...
John Milton Powell
Nov 20, 2021
John Powell, 79, died on November 20th at the Bent County Nursing Home after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. As per John’s request cremation has taken place and a family celebration of life will be planned at a later date. John was born in La Junta, Colorado on July 11th, 1942. He was a proud La Juntan with four...
Irene J. Barela
Nov 19, 2021
Irene J. Barela, 73, passed away on November 19, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born on November 19, 1948, to Benjamin & Lelia (Trujillo) Barela in Denver, Colorado. She was a sister to Gerald Garcia, Everett Montano, Debbie Mathis, Ronald Montano and Diane Montano. Irene is survived by her son, Roger (Lauri) Barela of La...
Cora Mae Vandetti
Nov 19, 2021
Cora Mae Vandetti, 90, passed peacefully into the arms of her savior November 19, 2021 at her La Junta home with family and friends around her. Cora Mae was born in Springfield, CO on November 23, 1930 to Walter Thomas & Lula Mae (Parrish) Johnson. She lived and was raised in Kim, CO until 1944 when her family moved to...
Raymond Anthony Sanchez
Nov 19, 2021
Raymond Anthony Sanchez, 56, passed away on November 19, 2021 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo. He was born on December 18, 1964 and is survived by parents Rose Manzanares of Pueblo and Gilbert Sanchez Sr. of La Junta. Ray is survived by siblings, Ronnie Sanchez of Denver, Donna (Daniel) Starck of Johnstown, Dorothy (Kelly) Sikes of Pueblo, and Tobias Manzanares...
Susanna Cecilia Vigil
Nov 15, 2021
Susanna Cecilia Vigil, 75, of Colorado Springs passed away on November 15, 2021 at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born on October 6, 1946 in La Junta to Gil & Sally (Barela) Vigil. As per Susanna's request cremation has taken place and no services at this time.
Helen Faye Johannes
Nov 15, 2021
Helen “Faye” Johannes was born in Alabama City, Alabama on March 9, 1929. She moved to La Junta, Colorado in 1946 and graduated from La Junta High School in 1947. She attended Otero Junior College and also the University of Southern Colorado. She was married to Julius Johannes for almost 65 years From November 20, 1955 until he passed on...
Ronald S. Wren
Nov 12, 2021
Ronald Steven Wren was born March 21, 1946 in Kim, Colorado, and departed this life November 12, 2021 at Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, CO. He was preceded in death by his mother, Herald Marie Brown, and father, Edward Wren. He was raised by his grandmother, Ruth Brown, on the ranch south of Kim, where he engaged in ranching and...
Jesus "Jesse" Manchego
Nov 11, 2021
Jesus “Jesse” Manchego, 69, was born on March 23, 1952, and died on November 11, 2021. The youngest of 11 children born to Juan and Santana Manchego.
Jesse served in the U.S. Army as did his brothers, Fred, Bonifacio, Antonio, and Ramon. Jesse’s father also served in the U.S. Army and fought in World War I.
Jesse enjoyed building things, and he...
Darrel Madsen
Nov 11, 2021
Reverend Darrel Madsen passed away in Lakeland, Florida on November 11, 2021. Darrel and his lifetime sweetheart, Barbara Jo, enjoyed a full life of over 50 years of ordained ministry in the Assemblies of God. They raised 3 children who married and have given them 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Darrel was known as a pastor’s pastor and a loving...
Mary Lou Marquardt
Nov 10, 2021
Mary Lou Marquardt was born May 5, 1931, in her grandparents’ home in Decatur, Arkansas, to Clarence and Agnes Levenhagen. She was raised in Estes Park and Denver, Colorado, where she graduated from East High School. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on November 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Marquardt;...
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