Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Freida E. Amerine
Feb 11, 2012
Freida Walker McClain Amerine passed from this life on February 11, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, Extended Care after a long illness. She was born on March 6, 1927 in Vernon, TX to Joseph Alpha and Edna Jordan Walker. She graduated from Vernon High School in 1944. After graduation she was employed by a ladies dress shop...
John "Jack" Joseph Fazekas
Feb 8, 2012
John Joseph “Jack” Fazekas, 64, passed away on Feb. 8, 2012 at his La Junta home. Jack was born January 30, 1948, to George E. Fazekas, Sr. & May (Ketrow) Danko in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. Jack served during the Vietnam War as an aircraft maintenance mechanic. After serving with the Army, he was employed as a mechanic until...
Joseph Daniel Gallegos
Feb 7, 2012
Joseph Daniel Gallegos, 56, passed away on Feb. 7, 2012 at his Las Animas home. Joseph was born September 21, 1955, to Joe N. & Dixie (Harryman) Gallegos in Murray, Utah. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp from January 6, 1975 until December 17, 1976 then reenlisted in December 19, 1978 until August 19, 1979.He is survived by...
Herman G. Yergert
Jan 27, 2012
Herman G. Yergert, 89, of Pueblo, former longtime La Junta resident, passed away Jan. 27, 2012, in Pueblo. He was born on Apr. 13, 1922, in Sugar City, Colorado to George & Susan (Moore) Yergert. He married Lucille W. DuBois on April 21, 1946 in Rocky Ford. Herman served in the United States Army during World War II; serving in...
Steve "Bucky" Alan Grasmick
Jan 19, 2012
Steven Alan “Bucky” Grasmick, 44, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 1, 1967 in La Junta and lived in Lakin, Kansas for the past 10 years. Steven was known to everyone as Bucky. He graduated from Swink High School Class of 1985. Bucky worked his whole life driving...
Tena Huff
Jan 18, 2012
Tena Huff, 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at her La Junta home. She was born on November 15, 1940 to John Ernest & Delta Mae (Johnson) Holmes in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She married Delbert L. Huff on April 15, 1961 in Campo, Colorado; he preceded her in death on December 12, 2002. Tena was a dedicated wife, mother,...
Augustine J. Corona
Jan 15, 2012
Augustine J. Corona, 32, of La Junta, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born to Antonio Corona, Sr. and Vivian (Lucero) Ceniceros in Rocky Ford on August 24, 1979. He married Helen Leslie Douglas on July 29, 2006 in La Junta, Colorado. Augustine graduated from Manzanola High School class of...
Cecilia A. Tafoya
Jan 15, 2012
Cecilia A. Tafoya, 82, of La Junta, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born to Juan & Matilde (Sandoval) Aragon in San Isidro, New Mexico on November 22, 1929. She married Rupert Tafoya on July 11, 1947. She worked as a cook at Frances’s Café for over 20 years....
Rita R. Luehring
Jan 14, 2012
Rita Rose Luehring 84, of La Junta passed away on January 14, 2012 at Emeritus at Green Mountain in Lakewood, Colorado. She was born January 10, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Stanley & Rose (Luczak) Wysocki . Rita spent the first 29 years of her life in Chicago where she met the love of her life Howard. They were married...
Josephine Samuelson
Jan 14, 2012
On January 14, 2012, Josephine Samuelson, passed away at the AVRMC nursing home in La Junta. She was born on July 21, 1923 to Dixie Irene Gaines Samuelson and Carl Eric Samuelson in Colorado Springs, CO. Her mother passed away shortly after her birth and she was raised by her grandparents Dr. Joseph and Emma Gaines in Las Animas. She...
Velma E. Daugherty
Jan 2, 2012
Velma (Thomas) Daugherty, 89, died after a short illness, on January 2, 2012, surrounded by family. She was a resident of the Swink Manor for 14 years. Velma was born October 25, 1922, in Trinidad, Colorado, the second of 6 children. She married Walter Dalgren Daugherty, who preceded her in death in 1980. She is survived by one sister, Veora...
Benny Sr. Baca
Jan 1, 2012
Benny Baca, Sr., 75, passed away Jan. 1, 2012, at his La Junta home. He was born on May 6, 1936 La Junta, Colorado to Sarafin & Cruz (Rosales) Baca. He married Jennie Baca on October 20, 1954 in Raton, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Jennie of the La Junta home; children, Daniel (Diane) Baca of Rocky...
Brigido "Bee" Martinez
Jan 1, 2012
Brigido "Bee" Samuel Martinez, Jr., 73, of La Junta, passed away on January 1, 2012 at the St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood. He was born on June 4, 1938 in La Junta to Brigido S. & Antonia (Salazar) Martinez, Sr. Bee attended school in La Junta and served in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict. He is survived by...
Jose Garcia
Jan 1, 2012
Jose Garcia, 82, of La Junta, passed away Jan. 1, 2012, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 14, 1929 in McAllen, Texas. He is survived by his children, Joe (Stella) Garcia, Jr. of La Junta, Dora (Rudy) Martinez of La Junta, Connie (George) Vasquez of La Junta, Lucy Garcia of Pueblo, Elania (Ruben) Magana...
Priscilla Sandra Chacon
Dec 31, 2011
Priscilla Sandra Chacon, 59, lifetime La Junta resident, passed away Dec. 31, 2011, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born on Jun. 21, 1952 in La Junta to Joe & Ruth (Valdez) Sandoval. She is survived by her husband, Ramon Chacon of the La Junta family home; daughters, Jean (Charley) Zuendel of Colorado Springs, Stephanie (Ken) Powell...
Everett "Babe" J. Jackson
Dec 30, 2011
Everett Jasper "Babe" Jackson was born at Cottonwood Falls, Kansas near Strong City to William "Bill" and Lula Jackson on April 24, 1913. He passed away on December 30, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center at the age of 98. The family moved to Grand Valley, Oklahoma when Babe was about six months old and he attended school...
Lois L. Barber
Dec 28, 2011
Lois L. Barber, 77, of Canon City and formerly of La Junta, passed away Dec. 28, 2011, at the Forget Me Not Care Center in Canon City. She was born to John Thomas & Frances Emma (Riggers) Wylde on December 27, 1934 in Clarkston, Washington. She married Glen O. Barber on March 30, 1949; he preceded her in death on...
Bessie L. Rockwell
Dec 27, 2011
Bessie L Rockwell, 107, passed away at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center on December 27, 2011. She was born on September 27, 1904 in Pueblo Colorado to Willard Miles & Catherine Leona (Cunning) Marsh. She married to Leroy E. Rockwell on July 8, 1944 in La Junta, Colorado; he preceded her in death on February 4, 1982. Bessie...
Carolyn S. Headrick
Dec 22, 2011
Carolyn S. Headrick, 74, of Cheraw, passed away Dec. 22, 2011, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. She was born to L.C. & Ruby Lee (Long) Johnson on April 11, 1937 in Harris, Oklahoma. Carolyn married Clifford E. Headrick on July 10, 1954 in La Junta. Carolyn attended La Junta schools and enjoyed working outside, be it in her...
Patricia "Pat" Haberman
Dec 22, 2011
Patricia Haberman, 81, of La Junta, passed away Dec. 22, 2011, in California. She was born to Adam & Josephine (Reesel) Matern on June 17, 1930 in La Junta, Colorado. Patricia married Charles J. Haberman on November 20, 1948 in La Junta; he preceded her in death on February 8, 2002. Patricia worked with the Public Defender’s Office for 40...
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