Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Shirley Ann Tucker
Aug 14, 2024
Shirley Ann Tucker
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Shirley Ann Tucker (née Sharpe) announce her passing on August 14, 2024, at the age of 86.
Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, J. Larry Tucker; her children, Clayton Tucker of Klamath Falls OR, Mitzi (Brian Jenkins) Tucker of Ormond Beach FL, Julie Tucker...
Donald "Duke" Johnson
Aug 14, 2024
Donald “Duke” Johnson
November 20, 1942 – August 14, 2024
Donald “Duke” Eugene Johnson, 81, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away peacefully at home on, August 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 20, 1942 in La Junta, CO to Paul & Edith (Drayton) Johnson.
Duke was a longtime businessman in the Arkansas Valley; both commercial and residential.
Duke is...
Peggy Staley
Aug 13, 2024
Mary L. “Peggy” Staley, 94, of La Junta passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Golden Valley, AZ.
Peggy was born February 27, 1930 to Lee Roy and Mary Ann (Tate) Arnold in Lebanon, MO.
She left Missouri in 1950 to seek employment in Estes Park, CO and stopped in La Junta to visit her sister Frieda,...
Juanita Marie Helsel
Aug 4, 2024
Juanita Marie Helsel
October 28, 1929 – August 4, 2024
On August 4, 2024, Juanita Marie Helsel, was freed of her earthly bounds after 94 years, and joined the love of her life, Richard Helsel, in heaven.
Born in Gove, Kansas, on October 28, 1929, Juanita has been given credit for The Great Crash the next day (or rather blame?). She was of...
Blas G. Torrez
Aug 1, 2024
Blas G. Torrez
1959 – 2024
Blas G. Torrez, 65, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born in La Junta, CO in 1959 to Miguel & Rosa (Guerrero) Torrez.
Blas, such a unique name for such a unique man. Passionate and kind wasn’t even the tip of the iceberg as to who he was.
Someone once told me, “He...
Marshall Paul Smith
Jul 30, 2024
Marshall Paul Smith
November 29, 1942 – July 30, 2024
Marshall Paul Smith, 81, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Olney Springs, CO, passed away July 30, 2024, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, CO. He was born November 29, 1942, in Robbinsville, NC to Clarence Lewis & Georgia (Rogers) Smith.
Marshall was one of eight siblings and grew up in...
Anthony G. Archuleta
Jul 30, 2024
Anthony G. Archuleta
August 20, 1951 – July 30, 2024
Anthony Gerald Archuleta, 72, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born Monday, August 20, 1951, in Rocky Ford to Joseph & Jennie (Chaparro) Archuleta.
Anthony is survived by his children, Nadine Archuleta of Rocky Ford, CO; Anthony M. Archuleta of...
Celena "Patty" Martinez
Jul 29, 2024
Celena “Patty” Martinez
September 24, 1961 – July 29, 2024
Celena Patricia Martinez, 62, of La Junta, CO passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at her La Junta home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, 1961 in La Junta.
Pattry is survived by her partner, Tim Dellinger of La Junta, CO; children, Bobbie Apodaca of La Junta, CO; Gabrielle...
Yvonne Perfelia DeHerrera
Jul 28, 2024
Yvonne Perfelia DeHerrera
April 5, 1957 - July 28, 2024
Yvonne Perfelia DeHerrera, 67, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away July28, 2024 at her Rocky Ford home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 5, 1957 to Floyd & Josephine (Segura) DeHerrera in Del Norte, CO.
Yvonne was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was an amazing cook...
James Wiley Woodruff
Jul 28, 2024
James Wiley Woodruff
August 28, 1945 - July 28, 2024
James W. Woodruff, 78, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away July 28 2024, in Rocky Ford. He was born on August 28, 1945 to Clifford Wiley & Betty Evelyn (Zimmerman) Woodruff in La Junta, CO
James pursued his education and attained an associate's degree from Otero College. Following his academic endeavors, he served...
Steve Charles Wallin
Jul 27, 2024
Steven Charles Wallin
October 7, 1960 – July 27, 2024
Steven C. Wallin, 63, of La Junta, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 27, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, son, brother and uncle. Steve was born October 7, 1960 in Waverly, Iowa to Charles D. and Helen Sandra (Watson) Wallin.
Steve grew up...
Suzanne Platt
Jul 18, 2024
Suzanne Platt, 77, passed away July 18, 2024 at her Kim home. She was born December 24, 1946 in San Diego, CA to Harlan & Helen (Mason) Ballard.
Memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 in Kim for both John and Suzanne.
In lieu of cards or flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Arkansas Valley Hospice, www.arkvalleyhospice.org.
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Lucky H. Ashida
Jul 14, 2024
Lucky H. Ashida, a beloved member of the Crowley County community and a dedicated educator and coach, passed away on July 14, 2024, at his home in Ordway, CO. Lucky was born to Eiroku & Toki Ashida on July 19, 1934. Lucky grew up north of Crowley on a small farm with his parents and 11 siblings. Life...
Jerry A. Norton
Jul 12, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Norton loving husband, father, grandfather (Pa), and friend, 78, of the Fowler area, left his earthly home and entered his heavenly home into the loving arms of His Savior Jesus Christ on July 12, 2024.
Jerry was born on December 12, 1945 to George Alfred and Halla Lurlene (Laughlin) Norton on the family homestead north of Fowler on...
Luis Carlos Munoz
Jul 9, 2024
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Luis Carlos Munoz, a beloved member of the Otero County community. Luis was born on August 8, 1954, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to his loving parents Venicio & Teofila Munoz.
Throughout his life, Luis dedicated himself to the art of bartending, becoming a familiar and cherished face to many in Otero County....
Nita Marie Kirkham
Jul 8, 2024
Nita Marie Kirkham, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, at her North La Junta home. She was born on March 17, 1954, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Nita exuded warmth and kindness in everything she did and her absence leaves a void that will be deeply felt by her family and friends.
She is survived by her...
Linda Diane Krugman
Jul 7, 2024
Linda Diane Krugman was born on January 8, 1948, in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Arnold & Mary (Donk) Olsen. Linda, 76, was in good health most of her life and passed away on July 7, 2024.
Linda was raised in Rocky Ford being the oldest of four children. She attended Rocky Ford High School where she was a cheerleader and excelled...
Duane Don Stjernholm
Jul 5, 2024
Duane Don Stjernholm, of La Junta, CO, went home to his creator, in the early morning of July 5, 2024, after a long battle with lung cancer and COPD. He born December 7, 1951, on Pearl Harbor Day, in La Junta. He was the second son to Ernest & Lois (Ridennoure-Friedenberger) Stjernholm.
Duane went to Cheraw Consolidated school from first grade...
Gary E. Wallace
Jun 26, 2024
Gary E. Wallace was the son of Harry D. Wallace and Olive E. Carlisle Wallace. Born in La Junta, Colorado on July 5th, 1947. He grew up on the family farm with his big sister, Harriet Wallace Menning. He was active, curious and fearless as a child and throughout most of his life.
Upon graduating high school, he and his wife,...
James David Thompson
Jun 20, 2024
James "Jimmy" Thompson, 58, of La Junta, CO passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at The Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo, CO. He was born November 4, 1965, in Denver, CO to Dale & Judith (Fritz) Thompson.
He is survived by his dad, Dale Thompson and sister, Denise McFarland, as well as niece, April (Shane) Shoemaker, nephew, Joshua (JoAnn) McFarland,...
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