Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Vernon Alfred Schulz
Jul 26, 2019
Vernon A. Schulz, 97, from Cheraw, CO, peacefully passed away July 26, 2019 at the home of his son, John Schulz. Vernon was born to Henry and Elise Schulz on March 23, 1922 in La Junta, CO. He married Ida Mae Gingerich on November 23, 1947 in Plain City, OH. Vernon attended and graduated school in La Junta, CO. He...
Ruth Ella Whorton
Jul 24, 2019
Ruth Ella Whorton January 28, 1941 – July 24, 2019 Ruth Ella Whorton, 78, of La Junta, CO and more recently of Greeley, CO died on Wednesday, July 24 at Garden Square Assisted Living and Memory Care Center in Greeley. Ruth was born in Kermit, TX on January 28, 1941, to Edna Pauline (Thomas) Eagle and Melvin Greer Eagle. Early...
Audrey Mae Eubanks
Jul 23, 2019
Audrey Mae Eubanks was born on December 31, 1965, Jonesboro, Arkansas to Arthur and Mary Eubanks. Audrey departed us on July 23, 2019 in La Junta, Colorado. Audrey is survived by two sisters Nancy of the home and Mary Sue, Arkansas, along with two brothers James, Arkansas and John, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents. Audrey was...
Jarin Dan Lasley
Jul 15, 2019
Jarin Dan Lasley, 11, of La Junta passed away on July 15, 2019 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 4, 2007 in La Junta to Tyler Lasley & Amanda Chavez. Jarin was a loving and very affectionate child, who loved hugs from everyone. He enjoyed wrestling, football, and basketball. He was a huge Denver...
Donna Jessie Waugh
Jul 12, 2019
Donna Jessie Waugh, 95, of La Junta, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2019 at the Fowler Health Care Center after a brief illness. She was born September 25, 1923 in Sugar City, Colorado to Jesse Eli Crockett and Mary Belvina (Unfred) Crockett. Donna was a lifetime resident of the Arkansas Valley having resided in Sugar City, Ordway, Rocky Ford...
Douglas Lee Kathol
Jul 10, 2019
Douglas Lee Kathol, 65, passed away on July 10, 2019 at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. He was born on December 9, 1953 to Dennis & Doris (Tuttle) Kathol in Hartington, Nebraska. Douglas was a fishing guide and gave guides down the Gunnison River. He enjoyed anything outdoors which included fishing, camping, and hunting. He was a...
Carlos Edward Lucero
Jul 9, 2019
Carlos Edward Lucero, 63, of La Junta passed away on July 9, 2019 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He was born on June 19, 1956 to Christobal & Mariana (Moreno) Lucero, Sr. in La Junta. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Peacock Memorial Chapel with...
Melisha Lee Hindman
Jul 8, 2019
Melisha Lee Hindman, 39, passed away on July 8, 2019 at her La Junta home. She was born on July 10, 1979 in La Junta to James Markle & Sharon L. (Platt) Hindman. Melisha went to college in Texas where she received her LPN, while attending school she became a Texas Longhorn fan. She was a very caring person, she...
Dennilee Mishou
Jul 5, 2019
Dennilee “Sissy” Hill Mishou, 67, passed away on July 5, 2019 at her Saint Paul, Minnesota home. She was born on April 24, 19526 in La Junta to George A. & Verona (Allen) Hill. Sissy went to school in La Junta, graduating with the class of 1970. She attended Western State College in Gunnison, Otero Junior College, Cottey College in...
Patricia Maxine Kesterson
Jul 5, 2019
Our loved ones in Heaven are dancing to the beautiful sound of the steel guitar. Patricia Maxine Kesterson, 78, passed away on July 5, 2019 at her La Junta home. She was born on July 27, 1940 in Fowler, Colorado to Paul Floyd & Ellen (Davis) Huntley. In her early years (1940-1950), she grew up on a ranch in White...
Joseph George Orlando Barron
Jul 4, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph (Joe) George Orlando Barron announces his passing on July 4, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Our proud veteran was freed from suffering on Independence Day. Joe was born October 8, 1931 in Segundo, Colorado to Pasquala and Manuel Barron. At the age of 2 and 3, he lived with his family...
Joe Paul Wood
Jul 3, 2019
Joe Paul “JP” Wood, 58 passed away on July 3, 2019 at his home in Timpas, Colorado. He was born on March 21, 1963 to Sammy & Peggy (Miller) Wood in La Junta. He is survived by his brothers, Lloyd Wood of Cheyenne Wells, CO and David Wood of Denver; sister, Sandra (Gene) Zollars of Lamar; many nieces, nephews along...
Walter Thomas Bobay
Jul 1, 2019
Walter Thomas Bobay, affectionately known as Tom, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2019, at the Crowley County Nursing Center with family by his side. Tom was born to Walter K. & Peggy M. (Geenwood) Bobay on September 13, 1948 in Englewood, Colorado. Tom was known for his generosity. He wanted a memorial for Patrick and decided...
Jerre Lee Hall
Jun 25, 2019
Jerre L. Hall, 82, passed away on June 25, 2019 at his La Junta home. He was born on September 6, 1936 in Cheraw to James Edwin & Florence Gertrude (Loomis) Hall. After serving in the United States Air Force, Jerre spent the next 45 years in the construction business, both in New Mexico and Colorado. He eventually had his...
Amber Lynette Mcdonald
Jun 24, 2019
Amber Lynette McDonald, 44, passed away on June 24, 2019 at her La Junta home. She was born on September 1, 1974 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Amber graduated from La Junta High School and also attended Otero Junior College. She worked as a waitress and server. She loved her spending time with her family, friends and her pets. She was a...
Thomas Oliver Mcfatridge, Jr.
Jun 17, 2019
Thomas Oliver McFatridge, Jr., 61 of La Junta passed away unexpectedly from a car accident on June 17, 2019 in La Junta. He was born on January 25, 1958 in La Junta to Thomas O. & Eva (Roberson) McFatridge. He enjoyed fishing, camping and anything outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog. He will be dearly...
Susy Parker
Jun 15, 2019
Susy Parker, 79 of Swink passed away on June 15, 2019 at Bent County Nursing Center. She was born July 8, 1939 in Gunnison, Colorado to Clarence and Laverne Howard. She was the younger sister of Crandall and Larry Howard and grew up on a ranch in the Powderhorn Valley. She attended Gunnison High School and Otero Junior College. In...
Reymundo Aguilar
Jun 13, 2019
Reymundo Aguilar, 71 of La Junta passed away on June 13, 2019 at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo. He was born on January 23, 1948 to Enrique & Juana (Cordova) Aguilar in La Junta. He retired from Ft. Lyon where he worked for many years. His hobbies were cruising, watching western movies, feeding the wild birds and cats....
Charles Wayne Walker
Jun 8, 2019
Charles Wayne Walker, 96, of Fowler passed away on June 8, 2019 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on March 18, 1923 in Ordway, Colorado at his Aunt Josie’s home. A terrible spring snowstorm kept from getting news to his dad that he had arrived. At that time rural telephones had not come to the area....
Benjamin Wade Springer
Jun 2, 2019
Benjamin Wade Springer, age 32, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Colorado Springs surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born on November 12, 1986 to Robert and Gayleen Springer in La Junta, CO. He attended La Junta schools and graduated in 2005. Benjo had an unmatched thirst for knowledge, loved to learn and was self-taught. He was...
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