Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Dorothy M. Pearson
Jun 8, 2021
Dorothy M. Pearson, 87, passed away on June 8, 2021 at the Fowler Health Care Center. She was born on March 1, 1934 in Waynesville, Missouri to Edgar & Gertrude (Wade) McKinnon. She married Kenneth E. Pearson on September 10, 1956 in Waynesville; he preceded her in death on November 26, 2004. Dorothy is survived by her children, Carol Tripp...
Stacy L. Bishop
Jun 5, 2021
Stacy Lee Bishop, 55, of La Junta, passed away on June 5, 2021 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on Dec. 15, 1965 in Hugo, Colorado to Ronald P. & Delores Faye (Stubbs) Bishop. Stacy worked as a Supervising Officer with Department of Corrections for 27 years. He also enjoyed motorcycles and fast cars. He will be greatly missed by...
Joanne Louise Goodrich
Jun 5, 2021
Joanne Louise Mayo Goodrich was born 1/2 mile east of Andrix, CO on July 23, 1939 to Buddy Lavearl and Anna Eileen (Mayfield) Mayo. She departed this life at the age of 81 on June5, 2021 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta, CO. Joanne lost her mother in 1944. She spent a lot of time with...
Kenneth Edward Mccombs, Jr.
Jun 4, 2021
Kenneth Edward McCombs, Jr., 53, of Cheraw passed away on June 4, 2021 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He was born on February 28, 1968 in Pueblo. Kenny was a hardworking man, an amazing father and husband. He had a passion for team roping, loved taking his sons to motocross races, driving semis across country...
Juan Rubel Garcia
Jun 1, 2021
Rubel, at the age of 95, passed away in Pueblo, CO. Rubel was born in Mora, NM to Celestino and Rosaura (Aragon) Garcia. They preceded him in death; also his wife Mary “Dolly” Garcia. Rubel is survived by his loving wife, Stella; daughters, Rosalita (Alex) Encinias, Gloria (Dave) King, Patricia Ruby Garcia (Rudy Luna), and Teresa (Jerome) Blake; sons, Juan...
John Adam Haberman
May 29, 2021
John Adam Haberman, 65, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2001 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming, surrounded by family, following a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Haberman was a resident of Rock Springs for the last 20 years and former resident of Glenrock, Wyoming. He was born January 17, 1956 in La Junta, Colorado; the son of Charles J....
Jose Robert Montoya
May 24, 2021
Jose Robert Montoya, 89, of La Junta was called home on May 24, 2021, at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. He was born on July 11, 1931 to Emma (Garcia) Sanchez & Esiquiel Montoya in Holman, New Mexico. Robert came to La Junta at the age of seven with his family and he attended La Junta public...
Kristina R. Barela
May 22, 2021
Our mother Kristina Barela known as giggles by many passed away this Saturday, May 22nd, 2021. She was born on June 25, 1972 in La Junta to Jose Miguel & Rose (Zamora) Lopez; she was 48 years old. Kristina is survived by her husband, Elodio Vasquez of La Junta; children, Alexandra Barela and Jesus Barela, both of La Junta; sister,...
Vivian Pauline Ceniceros
May 21, 2021
Vivian P. Ceniceros, 61, of La Junta, passed away on May 21, 2021at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born on Feb. 20, 1960 in Rocky Ford to Abran & Maria (Romero) Lucero. Vivian enjoyed traveling to Roy, New Mexico to visit where her mom grew up in the canyons. She enjoyed collecting pigs, Spanish music, the color purple,...
Rebecca "Becky" Coca
May 20, 2021
Rebecca Coca August 4, 1951 – May 20, 2021 Becky (Roman) Coca, 69, was called home to our Lord on May 20, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born August 4, 1951 in La Junta to Anastacio & Nettie (Gonzales) Roman. She was the wife of Ernest Coca. They were married on June...
Raymond Anthony Rael
May 18, 2021
Raymond Anthony Rael (Wsk), 64, passed away peacefully from his battle with cancer on May 18, 2021 at his Rocky Ford home alongside with his family. He was born on April 20, 1957 in La Junta to Leroy & Victoria (Hernandez) Rael. Anthony graduated from La Junta High School and retired from BNSF Railroad with 40 years of service. Anthony...
Christine Theresa Gonzales
May 15, 2021
Christine Theresa Gonzales of La Junta, CO entered into rest to be with the Lord in Heaven on May 15, 2021 at UC Health in Colorado Springs. She was born on August 29, 1955 in Denver, CO. She was 65 years of age. She was survived by husband Charlie Esparza. Children, Jessica Esparza, of La Junta, CO, Lynette Nino of...
Joan Mary Woody
Apr 29, 2021
Joan Mary Irene Hopkins Woody was born on February 9, 1947, to Harold and Gwen Hopkins in the Blotz Hospital in Rocky Ford and died April 29, 2021. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1965 and attended a data processing school in Kansas City, MO. In 1966, she married Jake Woody and moved to Littleton and began raising...
Vera Grace Garrett
Apr 28, 2021
Vera Grace Garrett, 96 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her La Junta home surrounded by members of her family. She was born on January 3, 1925 in Olney Springs, CO to Joseph Dayton & Edithe (Glens) Conrad. The most important things to Vera were her family, her friends and her faith. Her favorite hymn was, "Come...
Miguel "Pete" Trujillo
Apr 26, 2021
Miguel “Pete” Trujillo, 76, passed away on April 26, 2021 at his Cheraw home. He was born to Jesus Maria & Soledad (Aragon) Trujillo Las Vegas, NM. He was a very hard worker, a great provider for his family. He worked all his life, ranching and farming. He worked for Nebco for ten years then moved onto the City of...
Tony Barcelo Hernandez
Apr 25, 2021
Tony B. Hernandez, Jr., 67, of La Junta, passed away on April 25, 2021 in Colorado Springs. He was born on August 21, 1953 in La Junta to Tony B. Sr. & Ida V. (Archuleta) Hernandez. Tony loved to fish and being in the outdoors. Absolutely loved the outdoor life; fishing, camping, hiking and was a ‘true momma’s boy’. He...
John Paul Archuleta, Sr.
Apr 24, 2021
John Paul Archuleta, Sr., 82, passed away on April 24, 2021 at his La Junta home. He was born to Antonio Avan & Cipriana (Vigil) Archuleta in La Junta, Colorado on November 14, 1938. John served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid fisherman, loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved his coffee in the morning...
Larry Dean Krugman
Apr 22, 2021
Larry Dean Krugman was born on April 8, 1948 in O’Neill, Nebraska to Edwin & Sarah Krugman. Larry, 73, was never sick in his life until he passed away on April 22, 2021 from the Covid respiratory virus. Larry was raised in O’Neill being the oldest of five children. He attended O’Neill High School where he played all sports and...
Geneva Marie Carrica Thaxton
Apr 19, 2021
Geneva Marie Carrica Thaxton, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2021 at the Fowler Healthcare Center with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was 90 years of age, even though she wouldn’t ever admit it. Geneva’s story began in Galena, KS on October 24, 1930. She was born to Roy & Anna (Greer) Snow. She had four brothers,...
Donald Wayne Hjelmstad
Apr 18, 2021
Donnie as he was fondly called by many led a full and wonderful life. He passed away at Bent County Nursing Home on April 18, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born to J. Magnar and Margaret Hjelmstad on February 1, 1940 in La Junta, Colorado. He attended La Junta Schools, graduating from LJHS in 1958. He was...
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