Obituaries

Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and

Henry Fulford Cowell, Jr.

Henry Fulford Cowell, Jr.

Aug 26, 2021

In loving Memory of Henry Fulford Cowell, Jr., 78, passed away on August 26, 2021 at the Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care in Colorado Springs. He was born on September 9, 1942 to Henry & Elaine (Marks) Cowell, Sr. in Phillipsburg, PA. Henry dedicated his life to public service with the Knights of Columbus. He was a loyal member...

Wanda S. Allen

Wanda S. Allen

Aug 25, 2021

Wanda S. Allen, 70, passed away on Aug. 25, 2021, in La Junta. She was born on Feb. 18, 1951 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Norman E. and Mildred (Lewis) Dykes. She is survived by her sons, Chad A. McDonald and wife Margaret and Jason McDonald and wife Shannon; grandchildren; Rosa Duran, Amber Agosto, Nichole Frazier, Marina Casillas, Jayden Eicke,...

Joe Martinez

Joe Martinez

Aug 25, 2021

Joe “Joe Mamma” Martinez, 82, on August 25, 2021, he went to be with our Lord peacefully with several family members by his side. He was born on February 18, 1939 in Wiley, Colorado to Martin and Conception (Ariza) Martinez, and spent his childhood in Swink and La Junta. On September 10, Joe married the love of his life, Mary...

Yolanda Maria Ortiz

Yolanda Maria Ortiz

Aug 23, 2021

Yolanda Maria Ortiz, 25, of Swink passed away tragically on August 23, 2021 in La Junta. She was born on July 31, 1996 in Denver to Sandra Yolanda Gonzalez & Ilario Ortiz. Her accomplishment in life was getting her GED and her Dental assistant certificate and being top of her class at Job Core. Yolanda was a very loving and...

John Edmund Warn, Iii

John Edmund Warn, Iii

Aug 17, 2021

John Edmund "Shiny" Warn, III, 78, passed away at his little country home in La Junta on August 17, 2021. He was born in Walsenburg to John Edmund & Martha Elizabeth (Kissell) Warn, II. He is survived by his children, Samantha (Steve) Eddy of La Junta; Anthony Warn of Rocky Ford and John Robert Warn; grandchildren, Zack, Anthony, Keri Warn...

Eloisa  R.  Sandoval

Eloisa R. Sandoval

Aug 13, 2021

Eloisa R. Sandoval, 84, of La Junta passed away on August 13, 2021 at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway. She was born on July 4, 1937 in Maxwell, New Mexico to Ernesto & Stephanie (Casados) Rivali. Eloisa enjoyed her flower garden, dancing, traveling and watching old Western movies. She is survived by her children, Alex Sandoval of Melbourne,...

Christopher Lee Zamora

Christopher Lee Zamora

Aug 13, 2021

Christopher Lee Zamora, 43, of La Junta passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021 at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 18, 1978 in La Junta to Joe & Angelina (Whatley) Zamora. Christopher worked at Lewis Bolt & Nut for 10 years. He enjoyed life and spending time with his...

Eddie Gabriel Gutierrez, Iii

Eddie Gabriel Gutierrez, Iii

Aug 5, 2021

Eddie Gabriel Gutierrez, III, 46, passed away on August 5, 2021 at his home in La Junta. He was born on December 16, 1974 in La Junta to Eddie Gabriel & Martha (Chaparro) Gutierrez, II. He went to OJC for their Cisco Program in IT. He worked for AVRMC in the IT Tech department for 10 years. Eddie enjoyed riding...

Richard Wolgram

Richard Wolgram

Jul 30, 2021

Richard William Wolgram died unexpectedly on July 30, 2021 in Fowler, Colorado at the age of 56. He grew up in Pueblo Colorado where he graduated from Pueblo County High School in 1983. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Rick was the jack of all trades and the master of none. He had a brilliant mind and...

Ernest Ray Ortega

Ernest Ray Ortega

Jul 28, 2021

Ernest R. Ortega, 74, passed away on July 28, 2021 at his La Junta home. He was born on July 27, 1947 in La Junta to Matilde Martel & Mary A. (Aragon) Ortega. Ernest served in the United States Army from 1969-1971 with a tour in Vietnam. Ernest is survived by his siblings, Mary Lou Draughn, Gloria A. Anderson, George...

Sara Lynne Grimlund

Sara Lynne Grimlund

Jul 19, 2021

Sara Lynne (Rothganger) Grimlund Sally was born on September 3, 1940, to Hy and Marge Rothganger, in Kansas City, Missouri. After the close of World War II, the family moved to Colorado in 1946 and she attended Fowler schools from first grade through high school, where she was active in various clubs and activities. Following her graduation in 1958, she...

Josephine T. Gonzales

Josephine T. Gonzales

Jul 17, 2021

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Charlene Bobbie Snyder

Charlene Bobbie Snyder

Jul 14, 2021

Charlene Bobbie Snyder, 96, passed away on July 14, 2021 at her La Junta home. She was born on August 26, 1924 in La Junta to Pete N. & Victoria J. (Mondragon) Garcia. She married Warren Lee Snyder on September 9, 1945 in Raton, New Mexico; he preceded her in death on June 16, 2010. Charlene, affectionately was known as...

Hans C. Hansen

Hans C. Hansen

Jul 13, 2021

Hans Christian Hansen Jr. passed away at his home on July 13, 2021 at the age of 95. Heaven rejoiced to see this most admirable, inspirational, faithful, and family oriented man join Gerry, his beloved wife. Hans was born January 13, 1926 in the same house where he lived most of his life and took his last breath. He was...

Wilma Mae Cline

Wilma Mae Cline

Jul 11, 2021

Wilma Mae Cline, 81, passed away on July 11, 2021 at her Rocky Ford home. She was born on March 20, 1940 in Perryton, Texas to Ben & Lillie (Black) Evans. Mae was a member of the Eastern Star and Church of God. She was a waitress at El Capitan and Peggy’s. She owned her own salon, Mae’s Hair Country...

Mary Marjorie Wooten

Mary Marjorie Wooten

Jul 4, 2021

Mary Marjorie Wooten was called to her eternal home on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Pioneer Healthcare Center in Rocky Ford, Colorado at the age of 92. Marjorie was born in Kansas City, MO on February 15, 1929 to Raymond and Bertha Gravatt. She married the love of her life, Reverend Eddie Wooten on March 14, 1946 in Olathe, Kansas....

Teddy Wauson

Teddy Wauson

Jul 1, 2021

Teddy “Ted” Wauson, 62, of Ordway, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2021 at his home in Ordway with his wife by his side. He was born on Oct. 19, 1958 to Leroy & Faye (Maggert) Wauson in La Junta. Ted graduated from La Junta High School in 1977. Following graduation Ted worked in customer service for many years. For...

Conley E. Banta

Conley E. Banta

Jun 28, 2021

Conley E. Banta, 82, of Las Animas, CO, formerly of La Junta passed away on June 28, 2021 at the Bent County Healthcare Center. He was born on January 26, 1939 to Randal & Alta B. (Downey) Banta in Las Animas. He lived South of Rocky Ford for many years, had a High School education, and served in the U.S....

Ralph Edward Markus

Ralph Edward Markus

Jun 25, 2021

Ralph Markus, 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 24, 2021 at the Crowley County Nursing Home in Ordway, He was born on September 15, 1932 in Rocky Ford to Henry & Mollie (Grasmick) Markus. He attended school in Crowley County and later farmed with his dad. He married Sharon Bosley on June 12, 1960 of...

Carol Combes

Carol Combes

Jun 25, 2021

Carol Combes, 83, passed away on June 25 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was born February 26, 1938 to Herbert and Winifred (Sowers) Blakely in Springer, New Mexico. She married the love of her life, Mars Combes May 24, 1959 in Clayton, New Mexico; he preceded...