Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Melbra Bryant
Jun 10, 2024
Melbra “Mel” Bryant, 84, , a former railroad engineer, member of the National Guard, and longtime resident of La Junta, transitioned on June 10, 2024 at his La Junta home. He was born October 17, 1939 in Moro, Arkansas to Jasper, Sr. & Bertha (Cupp) Bryant.
Melbra was profoundly known once he established his residence in La Junta. He began his...
Evalyn Ruth Widener
Jun 4, 2024
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Evalyn Ruth Widener (Rich) passed away on June 4, 2024, in Pueblo West, Colorado, at the age of 79.
She is survived by her brother John, children Karla, Steven and Michael, grandchildren Randi, Paige, Doran and Colton and great grandchildren Brody, Arlo and Harper.
She was born on August 25, 1944, in Cheraw, Colorado to Ila and...
Dwight Dean Mcintosh
May 31, 2024
Dwight Dean McIntosh, 81 , of Fowler, Colorado passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31 , 2024 at Evergreen Gardens in La Junta, Colorado.
Dwight was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on March 2, 1943, the son of Lloyd and Ella (King) McIntosh. He had ten brothers and sisters and there are many stories of swimming in the ditch, playing cowboys,...
Daniel F. Rael
May 29, 2024
Daniel “Danny” Rael, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in La Junta Colorado on June 4, 1961, where he grew up and lived most of his adult life. Dan was raised with his brothers and sisters in their La Junta home.
Dan was a loving father to his children. He...
Don Weber Vickroy
May 26, 2024
Don Weber Vickroy
August 18, 1947 – May 26, 2024
Don Weber Vickroy, 76, passed away on May 26, 2024 at his La Junta home. He was born on Aug 18, 1947 to Matt & Susan Olla Josephine (Smith) Vickroy. He was married to Martha Marita Monroe Vickroy who also passed away tragically at home with Don.
Don graduated from Otero Junior College...
Martha Marita Vickroy
May 26, 2024
Martha Marita Vickroy
September 9, 1946 – May 26, 2024
Martha Marita Vickroy, 77, passed away on May 26, 2024, at her La Junta home. She was born on Sept. 9, 1946, to Harold & Martha (Fritch) Monrow. She was married to Don Weber Vickroy who also passed away tragically at home with Marita.
Memorial Service held on Sunday, May 4th at 3:00...
Cody Don Hershey
May 26, 2024
Cody Don Hershey, born on April 15, 1964, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Fowler, Colorado, at age of 60.
Cody graduated from Fowler High School in 1983 and went on to serve his country with honor and pride in the United States Army from January 3, 1985, to December 19, 1987. During his service, Cody...
Robert "Bob" Keith Dunagan
May 24, 2024
Robert “Bob” Dunagan, Sr.
January 21, 1957- May 24, 2024
Bob Dunagan, 67, of Olney Springs, CO passed away Friday May 24, 2024, peacefully in his home with his wife by his side.
Bob was born the 3rd of four kids to Henry (Buck) Edward Dunagan and Albert Ann Samuels in Tulsa, OK.
Bob found his forever when he met his wife, Chrissy. They...
Pauline Cordova
May 20, 2024
Pauline Cordova, 83, of La Junta, CO passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Bent County Nursing Home in Las Animas, CO. She was born Monday, August 19, 1940, in Rainsville, NM to Frank & Anita (Mascarenas) Mora.
Pauline worked for 17 years as a housekeeper for the La Junta Nursing Home until she retired to look after her grandsons. She...
Jane S. Hernandez
May 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, Jane S. Hernandez who passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, June 5, 1957, in La Junta, CO to Cruz and Ruth (Sanchez) Cordova. She was fondly known as Janie.
Janie’s life was one of service and love, first as a nurse...
Phyllis Deon Upton
May 18, 2024
Phyllis Deon Upton
December 7, 1959 – May 18, 2024
Phyllis Deon Upton, 64, of Las Animas passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, in La Junta. She was born Monday, December 7, 1959, in Seminole, TX to Jesse Lee & Viola Marie (Wales) Upton.
Phyllis grew up in Huntington Beach, CA & liked riding her bike everywhere. She visited Disneyland quite often and...
Erlene Guess
May 4, 2024
Erlene Guess
May 23, 1940 – May 4, 2024
Phyllis Erlene Guess passed away at home Saturday, May 4, 2024, with her family by her side. Erlene was born in La Junta on Thursday, May 23, 1940, to William Earl “Pop” & Catherine Harriet “Hattie” (Thimgan) Beegles.
Erlene grew up in Swink Colorado before moving to the family ranch outside of LaJunta. Erlene...
Edwin Eugene Anderson
May 3, 2024
Edwin Eugene Anderson
December 26, 1941 – May 3, 2024
Edwin "Ed" Anderson, 82, of Olney Springs, CO became an angel in Heaven Friday, May 3, 2024, at his Olney Springs home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Friday, December 26, 1941, in Elgin, Ilinois to Eugene Edwin & Ada Marie (Stroupe) Anderson.
Ed is survived by his daughters, Marsha (Danny)...
Donald B. Laird
May 3, 2024
Donald Benjamin Laird was born June 10, 1938, in Massac County, Metropolis, Illinois to Paul Henry Laird and Robbie Lucile (Hamby) Laird. Don grew up in Pueblo, Colorado. He went to Centennial High School in Pueblo. His senior year in high school he joined the United States Marine Corp.
Don met his first wife, Virginia Winter, in Florida while serving in...
Ensebio "Ralph" Tafoya
Apr 29, 2024
Ensebio “Ralph” Tafoya
August 14, 1940 – April 29, 2024
Ensebio “Ralph” Tafoya, 83, of Westminster, CO passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at St. Anthony Hospital North in Westminster. He was born Wednesday, August 14, 1940, in La Junta, CO to Simon & Teresa (Sandoval) Tafoya.
Ralph is survived by his children, Sherry (Tony) Mendoza of Denver; Michelle (Troy) Torrez of Greeley;...
Mayrene L. Pennington
Apr 26, 2024
Mayrene L. Pennington
February 24, 1947 – April 26, 2024
Mayrene L. Pennington, 77, of Rocky Ford, CO unexpectedly passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Rocky Ford, CO. She was born February 24, 1947, in Rocky Ford to Lewis & Francis (Watson) Gottbehuet. Mayrene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Mayrene's family meant everything to her. She...
Margaret " Peggy" Elizabeth Enloe
Apr 25, 2024
Margaret “Peggy” Elizabeth Enloe
July 21, 1943 – April 25, 2024
Margaret Elizabeth Enloe, 80, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away Thursday April 25, 2024, at Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford. She was born Wednesday, July 21, 1943, in La Junta, CO to Marion & Margaret (Hayes) Roberts.
Margaret “Peggy” Enloe was the oldest daughter of Marion “Bud” & Margaret Roberts...
Barbara Lou Stebbins Kienholz
Apr 25, 2024
Barbara Lou Stebbins Kienholz passed away on April 25, 2024, at her Bluestem Village home in La Junta, Colorado, at the age of 93. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her daughters and sister, five days after suffering a stroke.
Born on November 28, 1930, in Brookville, Ohio, Barbara was the daughter of Carl Marion Stebbins and Cecil Delight Royer Stebbins. Raised...
Larry D. Miller
Apr 23, 2024
Larry D. “LD” Miller
March 25, 1946 – April 23, 2024
LD Miller, 78, passed away on April 23, 2024 at his Rocky Ford home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 25, 1946 in Pueblo, CO to Lillian (Raymond) and Ralph Miller.
He is survived by his wife, Claudette Miller of the family home; daughter, Bridgette (Steve) Mitchem; step-daughter,...
Elmer Diaz
Apr 23, 2024
Elmer Diaz
May 27, 1961 – April 23, 2024
Elmer Diaz aka “Porfie”, aka “Big E”, 62, of Castle Rock, Colorado, peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his niece’s home in Castle Rock. He was born May 27, 1961, in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Joe & Marcella (Gallegos) Diaz.
Elmer attended schools in Manzanola and Rocky Ford Colorado before moving to...
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