Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Josephine "Josie" Medina
Jan 8, 2025
Josephine "Josie" Medina, age 91, of Las Animas, Colorado peacefully passed away on January 8, 2025 surrounded by the love of family, in the warmth of her home.
Josie was born September 12, 1933 in Las Animas, Colorado to Joe Muniz and Lucy Medina (Martinez). Josie lived most of her life in Las Animas. She was a member of St. Mary’s...
Russel G. Adkins
Jan 5, 2025
Russell Gale Adkins, 75, of La Junta, Colorado, passed peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2025. Russell was born July 21, 1949, in Rocky Ford, Colorado to William and Laura Adkins.
Russell enlisted in the Army October 23, 1968, and proudly served our nation until his discharge in 1971. During his time in the US Army, Russell was deployed to...
Stella Martin
Jan 3, 2025
Our beautiful mother and grandmother left this world to join her loved ones who went before her. While we are shattered, we know that she will begin a new life free of pain and the other challenges she faced later in life.
She left this world peacefully surrounded by her loved ones and was as beautiful in death as she was...
Marjorie "Marge" Alyne Britton
Dec 31, 2024
Marjorie “Marge” A. (Bowser) Britton was born Wednesday, April 10, 1940, in Swink, Colorado. She was the daughter of Sarah J. (Thompson) Bowser and Lane C. Bowser. Marjorie gained her angel wings Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the age of 84.
Marjorie served in the women’s army corp. before becoming a wife and mother. Throughout her lifetime Marge worked in restaurants,...
Alfred Ray Zumwalt
Dec 30, 2024
Alfred Ray Zumwalt, 81, of Swink, Colorado passed away December 30, 2024 at his Swink home. He was born August 6, 1943, in Lufkin, Texas to Frank & Corrine (Stele) Zumwalt.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Alma Mary Gutierrez
Dec 27, 2024
Alma Mary Gutierrez, 82, of La Junta, Colorado passed away December 27, 2024 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born November 21, 1942 in La Junta, Colorado to Jake Whatley & Ida Archuleta.
Alma is survived by her husband Arthur E. Gutierrez of La Junta, CO; children, Lorraine Gutierrez of La Junta, CO; Arthur Gutierrez, Jr. of La Junta, CO; Robert (Jeanette)...
Janice Ann Whatley
Dec 22, 2024
Janice Whatley, 74, was born on February 11, 1950, in La Junta, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2024, at her La Junta home.
Janice lived a full life, she was free spirited, feisty, strong woman. One who was never afraid of speaking her mind. She will be remembered for her love, strength and resilience. Janice enjoyed family time, camping,...
Anthony Rangel
Dec 21, 2024
Anthony “Ponce” Rangel of La Junta passed away in his home on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Delfa Marinelarena on September 11, 1959, in La Junta, Colorado.
Anthony enjoyed helping people through his work as a CNA and Dialysis Technician. He loved to tease and bring smiles to his patients. His true passion was...
Kristin Sue Kadlecek
Dec 18, 2024
Kristin Sue Kadlecek, 47, of La Junta, CO, passed away December 18, 2024, in Pueblo, CO. Kristin was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on March 13, 1977, to Ted & Lisa (Homewood) Kadlecek.
In 1977 her family moved to Sidney, NE where she attended elementary school. In 1989 the family moved to Rocky Ford, CO. She attended Manzanola Junior and Senior High...
Richard Paul Grasmick
Dec 16, 2024
Richard Paul Grasmick, Sr, lovingly known as Paps, 83 departed this Earth on December 16, 2024, at his La Junta home. Richard was born June 19, 1941, in Rocky Ford, CO to Paul & Catherine (Bitter) Grasmick.
He attended Vroman School & graduated from Rocky Ford High School. After high school he attended Otero Junior College for a short time before...
Floyd J. Espinoza
Dec 11, 2024
Floyd Juan Espinoza, 52, of La Junta, CO passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Pueblo, CO. He was born May 16, 1972, in La Junta to Florencio & Margaret Espinoza.
A Life Well-Lived. Awaiting birth, with anxious hearts they waited,A family’s joy, a future brightly painted.Floyd Jr., they named him, a playful, hopeful sight,A prankster’s spirit, a humorous delight. With energy...
Roy S. Armstrong
Dec 9, 2024
Roy Sherwin Armstrong, 72, passed away at home, December 9, 2024. Born, November 6, 1952, in La Junta, CO to Cecil and Mary Katherine Armstrong of Olney Springs, CO.
Roy attended elementary school in Olney Springs, and could tell you the name of every child in his first grade class and how he wore his favorite Roy Rogers t-shirt for class...
Lee Zamora
Dec 7, 2024
Lee Harry Zamora, 80, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away December 7. 2024, peacefully in his La Junta home with his wife by his side. Lee was born December 4, 1944, in La Junta, Colorado to Jennie Zamora Eddy.
Lee quit high school to join the Air Force in 1962. He was a Vietnam Veteran who joined the Navy Reserves after...
Jane Belle Hutchins
Dec 4, 2024
Jane Belle Hutchins entered this world on July 18, 1943, and departed this world December 4, 2024. A daughter of Leon Walter and Carrie Irene (Steinley) Girton, Jane was born in Oxnard, California, but spent her first years in Gage Oklahoma.
Following a story right out of The Grapes of Wrath, her family were the Okies who left Oklahoma seeking a...
Gabe
Dec 4, 2024
Gabriel James Mondragon, was born in Leoti, Kansas on April 13, 1977 to Donald & Ida Mondragon. Gabe passed away on December 4, 2024 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center due to a prolonged illness, He was 47 years old.
In Gabe’s younger years he was a very witty, fun, carefree, and very mischievous young man, who always fought for...
Kenneth John Schweizer
Dec 4, 2024
Kenneth John Schweizer, 68 departed this life on December 4, 2024, surrounded by family and under the care of hospice at his home in Manzanola, CO, after a three-year-long battle with colon cancer.
Ken was born December 1, 1956, in Rocky Ford, CO to John and Peggy Schweizer. He attended both Vroman School and Rocky Ford High School, where he was...
Virginia Maxine Sharon
Nov 26, 2024
Virginia Maxine (Higgs) Sharon was born September 27, 1941 in Rocky Ford, CO. Virginia was proceeded in death by her parents, Virgil and Alice Bell Higgs and sisters Joyce and JoAnn. She is survived by her husband, Rick; children, Randy (Summer) Sharon and Twana (Andy) Klinkerman; brothers, Larry (Rose), Phillip (Diana), and Glynn (Rita) Higgs; grandchildren, Blair, Joshua, Nathannial, Brandon,...
Michelle Lee Wheeler
Nov 22, 2024
Michelle Lee Wheeler, born on December 16, 1970, in Rocky Ford, CO to Larry & Cheryl (Michelsen) Warren, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2024, in Colorado Springs, CO. Michelle was a beacon of kindness and warmth, illuminating the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
A dedicated registered nurse, Michelle devoted much of her professional life to...
Mary Virginia Stewart
Nov 21, 2024
Mary Virginia Stewart, lived to be 90 years and one month. Mary was the middle child of five; Ruth, Norman, Mary, Rose, and Terry Michael. Their parents were John Ray & Audrey Pearl Stewart.
Her mother died July 16, 2000. Mary was very close to her sister Ruth and always waited for her to arrive at church. Ruth used a wheelchair...
Patricio "Paté" Chris Lopez
Nov 21, 2024
Patricio “Paté” Lopez of Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the age of 67. Paté was born on September 12, 1957, in Rocky Ford to the late Henry and Agnes Lopez.
In 1977, he met the love of his life, Carol Lopez. They married the same year and shared a beautiful life together, raising three daughters—Christy,...
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