Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Teresa Ann Kesterson
Jul 24, 2016
Teresa Ann Kesterson, 61, of Las Animas passed away after a courageous battle with multiple scleroses on July 24, 2016 at the Bent County Memorial Nursing Home. She was born on September 16, 1954 in Carnation, Washington to Robert & Olive Joan (Witscher) Walen. She received her bachelor’s degree in Horticulturalist and her masters in adult education from Washington State...
Antonio "Tony" Aragon
Jul 16, 2016
Antonio 'Tony' Aragon, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his La Junta home, after enjoying 94 years of blissful life. Tony was born in Dawson, New Mexico on November 8, 1921 and at a young age moved to Colorado where La Junta became his hometown. Tony served in the United States Army during World War II. He...
Charlie L. Strandberg
Jul 13, 2016
Charlie L. Strandberg, 83, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2016 at his home in Walsenburg, CO. He was born on July 5, 1933 in La Junta, Colorado to Ole & Mattie (Lower) Strandberg. Charlie served in the United States Navy, after graduating high school from La Junta High where he met his high school sweetheart. Charlie...
Edsel S. Wright
Jul 9, 2016
Edsel Sam “Ed” Wright, 88, passed away on July 9, 2016 at the University Park Care Center in Pueblo, Colorado following a short illness. He was born on April 2, 1928 in Kim, Colorado to Sam Y. & Effie (Smith) Wright. He was raised in Kim and attended Kim Schools, graduating in 1946. He lived in La Junta from 1950...
Jeffrey L. Lease
Jul 6, 2016
Jeffrey Lester Lease, 64, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2016 at his La Junta home. He was born on January 29, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to Lewis Lester & Mary Etha (Berger) Lease. He married Rebecca A. Miller on June 18, 1977 in Newark, Ohio. He was a US Air Force Veteran during 1975-1979 working at the Bomb Plot....
Marguerite Rose Wadsworth
Jul 5, 2016
Marguerite R. Marez (Martinez) Wadsworth passed away peacefully on July 5, 2016 at her home. She was born July 26, 1925 in Gallup, New Mexico. In her early teenage years, Marguerite moved to Trinidad, Colorado. She saw many of her friends and schoolmates go off to war and never return. In Trinidad, Marguerite met her late husband. She witnessed history...
Harold Richard Crowell
Jul 3, 2016
Harold Richard Crowell, 79, passed away on July 3, 2016 at St. Mary - Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo. He was born on April 4, 1937 in Pueblo to Leonard & Abbie (Grath) Crowell. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran and a Registered Nurse working at Ft. Lyon V.A. Hospital. Harold is survived by several cousins. A memorial service...
Sherri Bilyeu Davis
Jul 1, 2016
Sherri A. Bilyeu Davis, 50, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2016 at her La Junta home. She was born on June 8, 1966 in Las Animas, Colorado to Everett & Maxine (Houser) Bilyeu. Sherri is survived by her husband of 33 years, Gilbert Davis; daughters, Alissa (Levi) Davis-Johnson and Alexandria Davis; granddaughter, Thea Davis; mother-in-law, Cecilia Davis, and numerous...
Lucille M. Tapia
Jun 18, 2016
Lucille M. Tapia, 87, of La Junta passed away on June 18, 2016 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. She was born on January 29, 1929 in La Junta to Pedro N. & Victoria (Mondragon) Garcia. She worked at the Harvey House and for Inspiration Fields when it was known as the Girch Center and as a Nanny. She...
James Rael
Jun 16, 2016
James Rael, 46, of La Junta passed away on June 16, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on July 12, 1969, to Esther Gamez in La Junta, Colorado. James was a wild and adventuresome young man. I know that sounds like nice words to explain a trouble maker, but he was never afraid of anything and was always...
Tom Thomas
Jun 12, 2016
Riley "Tom" J. Thomas, Jr., 66, of Rocky Ford passed away on June 12, 2016. He was born on June 28, 1949 in La Junta, Colorado to Riley Judson & Zella (Ulrey) Thomas, Sr. He married Peggy Perkins on June 28, 1987 in Delhart, Texas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed painting and crafts. He is survived...
Jean Munoz
Jun 9, 2016
Nancy Jean Munoz, 76, passed away on June 9, 2016 at her La Junta home. She was born on June 3, 1940 in La Junta, Colorado to Leo & Cleo (Garcia) Sanchez. She married John Z. Munoz, Sr. on June 25, 1958 in La Junta, Colorado; he preceded her in death on March 14, 2003. Jean is survived by her...
Jeanette Lynn Garner
May 28, 2016
Jeanette Lynn Garner, 51, of Gilbert, Arizona departed this life on May 28, 2016 in La Junta, CO. She was born on July 9, 1964 in La Junta, CO to James M. & Janet L. (Kancilia) Garner. Jeanette graduated from La Junta High School in 1982, she then attended the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo, CO and graduated with...
Alice Rae Toppin
May 21, 2016
Alice Rae Toppin, 79, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Blueberry Hill Nursing Home in Beverly, MA after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on October 1, 1936 to Raymond C. and Louise D. (Niemeier) Lemmon in Cambridge, Nebraska. Alice was one of five children born to Raymond and Louise. She attended elementary schools in Nebraska...
George N. Garcia
May 18, 2016
George N. Garcia, 85, passed away on May 18, 2016 at his Rocky Ford home. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Guadalupita, New Mexico to Alfredo & Adelaida (Montoya) Garcia. George worked as a machine operator and farm laborer and was the gardener for the City of La Junta. He enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with...
Kenneth Lee Wickham
May 15, 2016
Kenneth Lee Wickham, 76, passed away May 15, 2016 at his La Junta home. He was born on February 2, 1940 in La Junta, Colorado to Forrest & Dorothy (Elder) Wickham. He was employed with the City of La Junta Eclectic department for 40 years. He was an active lifetime member of the La Junta Elks Lodge #701 and twice...
Victoria L. Rael
May 14, 2016
Victoria Louise Rael. a lifetime resident of La Junta, Colorado, passed away surrounded by her children and loved ones on May 14, 2016. Vickie was born on March 23, 1920 to Luz and Maria (Rodriquez) Hernandez. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years Leroy "Chuy" Rael and numerous family members. The daughter of early settlers...
Doris Miller
May 9, 2016
Doris Miller, 82, passed away May 9, 2016 at her La Junta home. She was born on Oct. 26, 1933 in Sheridan Lake, Colorado to Arthur & Elsie (Downey) Wright. She married Darrell Miller on Jan. 27, 1952 in La Junta; he preceded her in death on May 19, 2013. Doris worked for Mountain Bell for 20 years and at...
David Louis Apodaca
May 4, 2016
David Louis Apodaca, 59, of La Junta passed away on May 4, 2016 at his mother’s residence in La Junta. He was born on December 14, 1956 in La Junta to Louie N. & Jean (Muniz) Apodaca. He is survived by his mother, Jean Apodaca of La Junta; sister, Louise (Michael Miller) Apodaca of La Junta; brother, Mark (Debra) Apodaca...
William Frank Glazebrook
May 2, 2016
William Frank Glazebrook, 86, of La Junta passed away on May 2, 2016 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center in La Junta. He was born on February 23, 1930 in La Junta, Colorado to Carson William & Laura Elnora (Chapman) Smith. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the AVRMC Nursing Home Activities Fund direct...
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