Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Mary Ann Martinez
Jul 14, 2018
Mary Ann Saiz Martinez, 78, left this world at on July 14, 2018, she passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was born on October 4, 1939 to Abel (Celina Cordova) Saiz at their family’s home in Starkville, Colorado. Mary Ann is survived by her children, Ron (Dorinda) Martinez, Ed Martinez, Abel Martinez all of La Junta, Colorado,...
Tony Gallegos
Jul 7, 2018
Tony Gallegos, 74, passed away at his La Junta home on July 7, 2018. He was born on May 9, 1944 in La Junta to Paul & Rebecca (Sena) Gallegos. Tony married Rose Martinez in La Junta in 1960. Tony was an Ordained Minister preaching in La Junta, Cheyenne Wells, South Carolina and Texas. He enjoyed working on cars, traveling...
Micheline C. Dudley
Jul 4, 2018
Micheline C. Dudley, 83, of La Junta passed away on July 4, 2018 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta surrounded by family. She was born on November 8, 1934 in Sully-sur-Liore, France to Gabriel Emile & Lucienne Marie (Loiret) Legras. She married David F. Dudley, Jr. on December 30, 1961; he preceded her in death on...
Jeanette Patricia Snyder
Jun 29, 2018
Jeanette Patricia Snyder, known to most as Pat and to family as "Granny,” was born in Sharpsdale, CO to Frederick McMahon and Helen Weiner McMahon on New Year’s Day 1931. Pat passed away Friday, June 29th surrounded by her loving family. Pat was raised in Gardner, CO by her grandparents following the death of her parents. Her grandfather taught her...
Emil Samuel Rogge, Jr.
Jun 28, 2018
Emil Samuel Rogge Jr., 91 passed away on June 28, 2018 at the Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler. He was born to Emil Henry and Lucille Beatrice Haddock-Rogge, January 19, 1927 in Denver Colorado. His parents moved to Russell Springs, Kansas where he lived most of his childhood. His family moved to Rye, Colorado, where he graduated high school....
Richard Lee Burr
Jun 28, 2018
Richard Lee Burr, born January 3, 1934 to Alvoree (Wee) Burr and Nellie Grover Burr near Sublette, Kansas. When Richard was nine the family moved to Rocky Ford, Colorado where Richard went to school and graduated from Rocky Ford HS. His High School years were spent in a variety of ways, but Richard excelled in football. After graduation he married...
Wesley Sam Sterner
Jun 22, 2018
Wesley S. Sterner, 86, of La Junta, passed away on June 22, 2018 at the Bent County Memorial Nursing Home. He was born to Harold & Lola Jewel (Coats) Sterner on May 23, 1932 in Waterloo, Iowa. Wesley-isms (to be recognized by many!): “No hill for a climber.” “Put a little tough-skin on it, don’t baby it!...Where’s your heart?” “Better...
Donna Lee Campbell
Jun 7, 2018
Donna Lee Campbell, 90, passed away on June 7, 2018 at Fowler Health Care Nursing Facility in Fowler, Colorado. She was born on June 4, 1928 in Haviland, Kansas to Edward & Amanda Gladys (Fankhouser) Meisel, Jr. She was born and raised in Haviland until her marriage to Herbert L. Campbell, Jr. on September 15, 1946. She then moved to...
Clay Edens
May 29, 2018
Clay Edens, 83, passed away on May 29, 2018, at his Boone, Colorado home. He was born on November 7, 1934 in Roosevelt, Oklahoma to Myrle & Eula Essie (Bright) Edens. Joining Marland Clay in the Edens family were his sisters, Gay Murle, Wyanda Joe, and Yolanda; brothers, Lee Ray and John. The Edens family moved from Roosevelt, Oklahoma to...
Roy Leslie Nance
May 26, 2018
Roy Leslie Nance, 92, passed away on May 26, 2018 at his Ordway home. He was born on April 15, 1926 in Rolf, Iowa to Henry & Stella (Jackson) Nance. He married Bertha Rushing in December of 1948 in Castle Rock, Colorado; she preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Lisa (Charlie) Wilson of Arlington, TX; Cindy...
Edward Eugene Thompson
May 25, 2018
Edward Eugene Thompson, 73, passed away on May 25, 2018 at his Ordway home. He was born on July 18, 1944 in Bluefield, West Virginia to Clarence E. & Elsie P. (Ellis) Thompson. Edward was a Vietnam Vet. He worked at the Chemical Depot for many years. He enjoyed having a good time with his friends and neighbors. He was...
Nancy Claire Briggs
May 23, 2018
Nancy Claire (Heere) Briggs, 59, passed away on May 23, 2018 at her Rocky Ford home. She was born on July 6, 1958 to Dr.'s Clair Louis & Gladys Isabelle (Pape) Heere in Denver, a special blessing to Chiropractic couple as Pop was 50 and Mom was 42. Thankful for chiropractic adjustment that enabled pregnancy & birth of their only...
Ruby Frances Gill
May 21, 2018
Ruby Frances Gill, 81, passed away on May 21, 2018 at her Fowler home. She was born on February 24, 1937 to Roy & Elizabeth (Mason) Shierrey in Lebo, Kansas. She married Donald E. Gill in Fowler, CO in 1955. Ruby moved to Fowler at the age of 10 with her family she was an only child. She enjoyed spending...
Steven Dale Miell
May 17, 2018
Steven Dale Miell was born March 24, 1951 in Denver, CO to Lyle and Bettie (Calvert) Miell. He attended grade school and junior high in La Junta, CO. The family moved to Rocky Ford his freshman year of high school, where he played football, ran track, and won the top award at the OJC art show his senior year. He...
Helen Bernilda Denton
May 12, 2018
Helen Bernilda Denton, 78, passed away on May 12, 2018 at her La Junta home. She was born on August 19, 1939 to Thomas & Ramona (Madrid) Aragon in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed going to senior dances, playing bingo, traveling and visiting with friends. She is survived by her sons, Frank...
Lucy Rizzuto
May 10, 2018
Lucy Lorenzo Rizzuto joined her Heavenly family on May 10, 2018. After a fall on January 10, 2018, broke her leg and the good Lord decided to bring her home to rest. Lucy was born on January 1, 1922 in La Junta, Colorado to Salvatore “Semo” Lorenzo and Concetta LaViana Lorenzo both of Potenza, Italy. She attended La Junta Schools...
Kaylee Ann Springer
Apr 29, 2018
Kaylee Ann Springer, 17, of Cheraw passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2018 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born on December 5, 2000 to Shawn & Serina K. (Quick) in La Junta, Colorado. She loved her softball and was ready for this summer to start. Just know she might not be here to...
Danny Jack Johnson
Apr 29, 2018
Danny Jack Johnson went to be with his Lord and Savior April 29, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born to Jack and Edith Johnson in Kim, Colorado. Danny graduated from Kim High School in 1949, and continued to work on the ranch his granddad Johnson homesteaded in 1916. His parents purchased the John Deere business in La Junta...
Miguel Narez
Apr 28, 2018
John Miguel Narez Estrada, 28, left this earth on Saturday, April 28, 2018, for a bigger mission. He was born on July 17, 1989, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center to MireIla Estrada and Juan Narez. Although Miguel was born to Juan, it was Julio Estrada who showed Miguel what it means to be a man. Miguel looked up...
Maria Oralia Lucero
Apr 26, 2018
Maria Oralia Lucero, 70, passed away on April 26, 2018 at her La Junta home. She was born on September 1, 1947 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Esaquiel & Maria (Torres) Guerrero. Maria loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing bingo and having fun. She was an avid Denver Broncos fan. She is survived by her daughter,...
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