Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Stinson J.W. Daniels
Nov 2, 2012
Stinson J.W. Daniels, 25, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 2, 2012 at his La Junta, Colorado home. He was born to Jacqueline Walraven & Jay Daniels on July 9, 1987 in La Junta. J.W. was a member of a gun club and participated in bowling leagues. He is survived by his father Jay Daniels of La Junta; his mother, Jacqueline...
Maria P. Vasquez
Nov 1, 2012
Maria P. Vasquez, 100, of La Junta, passed away on November 1, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 24, 1912 in Durango, Mexico to Jose & Felicitas (Garibay) Madrano. Maria is survived by her children, Esther (Simon) Villagran of Garden City, KS, Francisco (Marcelina) Vasquez of El Paso, TX, Rodolfo (Ramona) Vasquez of...
Jesus G. Rodriquez
Oct 29, 2012
Jesus Gonzalez Rodriquez, 80, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away on October 29, 2012 in Pueblo. He was born on Nov. 29, 1931 to Antonio and Tomasa (Gonzales) Rodriguez in Sierra Vieja, Zacatecas, Mexico. Jesus was a custom farmer most of his life in Colorado and Texas. He was a hard worker and will be greatly missed by his family and...
Charles Otho Boykin, Jr.
Oct 27, 2012
Charles “Chuck” Otho Boykin, Jr., 50, of La Junta passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012 of natural causes. He was born August 7, 1962 in California and was raised in Pennsylvania. Chuck graduated in 1980 and joined the Marine Corp. After he was discharged from the military he started his career in aviation. In his 30 year career he...
James W. Rafferty
Oct 19, 2012
James W. Rafferty, 74, of La Junta, passed away on Oct. 19, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He was born on Oct. 26, 1937 on a homestead between Manzanola and Fowler to Willard & Ruth (Walter) Rafferty. Following high school James joined the United States Navy and served four years. He worked with steel...
Billie L. Johnson
Oct 8, 2012
Billie L. Johnson went to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus on October 8, 2012. Even though he will be missed, his family is rejoicing in the fact that he is in the arms of Jesus. Billie was born in La Junta, CO, on May 31, 1942, to Jack and Edith Johnson of Kim, CO. The Johnson family later...
Jan Sabourin
Oct 6, 2012
Jeanette “Jan” Sabourin, 76, of La Junta, died Saturday, October 6, 2012, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Jan was born to the late Kenneth and Hazel Phillips, on December 18, 1935, in Sargeant, Nebraska. She married the late William “Bill” Sabourin, on October 20, 1956. Bill’s job with AT&T took them and their children to various towns...
Debra Ann Lubbers
Oct 3, 2012
Debra Ann Lubbers, 54, passed away on October 3, 2012 at her La Junta home. She was born on September 21, 1958 in Durango, Colorado to John Henry & Betty Marie Lubbers. She is survived by her daughters, Elisa Dawn (Naoi) Leialoha and Sarah Marie Mae Jones, and son, Matthew John Steven (Brenda) Rouleau; siblings, Connie (Kent) Brown, John Lubbers,...
Adah Faith Vincent
Sep 30, 2012
Adah Faith Vincent, 98, passed away on September 30, 2012 at the Pikes Peak Hospice at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. She was born on March 15, 1914 in McCune, Kansas to Jacob William & Margaret Nina (Baker) Nolan. She married Hi A. Vincent on January 1, 1938 in Butler, Missouri; he preceded her in death on October 10, 2003. ...
Beverley Jean Vance
Sep 28, 2012
Beverley J. Vance, 81, passed away September 28, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Nursing Care Center. After years with Alzheimer's disease Beverley would want everyone to be at peace and remember her love. Beverley was born in Akron, Colorado on March 12, 1931 to S.B & Hazelle (Murray) Lewis. She moved to La Junta with her young family...
Herbert G. Mosher
Sep 27, 2012
Herbert Mosher, 75, passed away on September 27, 2012 at his La Junta home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on June 14, 1937 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to Charles & Nellie (Lockhart) Mosher. Herb graduated from High School in Fruita, Colorado. He married Jean Collins in Fruita and they made their home throughout the Arkansas Valley...
Edward Tweed Mitchell, Iii
Sep 7, 2012
Edward Tweed Mitchell, III, 64, of Denver, passed away at Denver Health Medical Center on Sept. 7, 2012. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Edward & Norma (French) Mitchell on May 9, 1948. Edward served in the United States Marine Corps in the from 1966 to 1969. He is survived by his son Nathan. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas...
Peggy Joan Deihl
Sep 4, 2012
Peggy Joan Deihl, 81, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 19, 1930 in Gunnison, Colorado to Pearl & Mamie (Welch) Walker. She married George L. Deihl on January 30, 1950 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Peggy grew up in Delta, Colorado. She was a member of the Soul’s Harbor...
Ethan James Nall
Sep 4, 2012
Ethan James Nall, 17, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 3, 1995 in Durango, Colorado. Ethan was a junior at the La Junta High School. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Ethan is survived by his father, Jim Nall of the La Junta home;...
Stella Ruby Mead
Sep 3, 2012
Stella Ruby Mead, 99, passed away on September 3, 2012 at the Pioneer Health Care Center, Rocky Ford, Colorado. Stella was born February 15, 1913 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was a lifetime member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The church commemorates her loving service and faithfulness with a beautiful stain glass window. She was a member of the Royal...
Kenneth W. Finkner
Sep 2, 2012
Kenneth W. Finkner, 92, passed on to be with his Lord on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 at Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Kenny was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ada Beth Cranson Finkner in Nov. 2011. Kenny was born to August and Sophia Finkner in Akron, CO on Jan. 19, 1920. He grew up on a ranch...
William E. Thatcher, Sr.
Aug 31, 2012
William "Bill" Thatcher, Sr., 75, passed away peacefully at his Swink home surrounded by his wife, sons and close family friends, Dave & Deb Mora, on Aug. 31, 2012. He was born to George W. & Anna (Wilson) Thatcher on Sept. 19, 1936 at his Swink home; Bill took his first breath in the kitchen and his last breath a...
Mildred M. Clawson
Aug 26, 2012
Mildred Mae Clawson, 98, passed away on Sunday, August 26th. She was born one of identical twins to William and Rebecca Deason on March 12, 1914 in Fullerton, Nebraska. The family lived in Carpenter and Cheyenne, Wyoming moving to Sterling, Colorado about 1924. Millie always wanted to be a nurse, and achieved her dream at Children's Hospital in Denver graduating...
Bonnie M. Van Pelt
Aug 21, 2012
Bonnie M. Hogue-Van Pelt, 82, of Amarillo, Texas and formerly of La Junta, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012. She was born on December 13, 1929 to Bonnie Wade & Amy Belle Hogue in Chandler, Oklahoma. She married Eldred Leon Van Pelt on June 30, 1946 in Las Animas, Colorado, and was married 54years. Together they ministered 42 years in...
Robert M. Plank
Aug 14, 2012
Robert M. Plank, 74, of Waynesboro, Virginia and formerly of Cheraw, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at his Virginia home. He was born on August 18, 1938 to Walter S. & Anna Ruby (Palmer) Plank, Sr. in Cheraw, Colorado. Robert moved from Cheraw to Waynesboro, Virginia in 1986. He is survived by his brother, Wallace (Imogene) Plank of Cheraw;...
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