Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Henry "Wall-E" Torrez
Aug 9, 2011
Henry Ruben “Wall-e” Torrez, 52, of La Junta passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Denver. He was born on December 17, 1958, in La Junta, Colorado to Alvaro J. & Stella R. (Chavez) Torrez. Wall-e was full of life and he loved his family, his children, grandkids, and his friends. He loved to...
Wilma L. Myers
Aug 8, 2011
Wilma L. Myers, 90, of La Junta passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. She was born on April 16, 1921 in Enterprise, Kansas to Edgar E. & Ethel Irene (McFerren) Anderson. Wilma is survived by her daughters Janet (Albert) Pepper of Karvel, Colorado; Diana (Robert) Burns of Fresno, California; son Dennis...
Caterina "Katie" Sands
Aug 6, 2011
Caterina “Katie” Sands, 63 of Klamath Falls, Oregon succumbed to ovarian cancer on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Katie was born on August 15, 1947 in La Junta, Colorado to Max J. & Emma Maria (Garcia) Sanchez; she was one of ten children. She married Dennis Sands in March of 1978. Following graduation from high school, she began working in La...
Anna M. Freidenberger
Aug 5, 2011
Anna Marie Freidenberger, 93, left this life Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 at Pioneer Health Center in Rocky Ford. Anna was born Aug. 19, 1917 in Kimama, Idaho to Lydia and Friedrich Wirth. She attended schools in Crowley County and La Junta. On July 15, 1935 she married Manuel Freidenberger in La Junta. Her family farmed in the Fort Bent area...
Bonnell C. Edmunds
Jul 26, 2011
Bonnell C. Edmunds, 55, of Liberal, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at her mother’s North La Junta home. She was born October 20, 1955, in La Junta, Colorado to Dale & Iva Lea (Clower) Goodwin. Bonnell worked for National Carrier for 11 years in Liberal, Kansas. She also enjoyed her Alaskan Cruise she went on with her family...
Howard W. Luehring
Jul 26, 2011
Howard W. Luehring, 80, of La Junta, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the Joni Fair Hospice House in Pueblo. He was born on December 8, 1930 in Hanover, Kansas to William & Mary (Drumuller) Luehring. After graduating high school in 1949, Howard enlisted in the Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. Upon his tour of...
Iva Lea Goodwin
Jul 23, 2011
Iva Lea (Clower) Goodwin, 84, passed away July 23, 2011, at her North La Junta home. She was born April 17, 1927, in Branson, Colorado to Robert Morgan & Minnie Mae (Hicks) Clower. Iva Lea married Dale Goodwin on October 16, 1943 in Boise City, Oklahoma; he preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1991. Iva Lea was a member...
Gladys O. Fellers
Jul 21, 2011
Gladys “Opal” Fellers was born in Vida, Missouri March 7, 1920 to Harlan and Mabel (Ragan) Roberts. She passed away on July 21, 2011, in Rocky Ford, and is now in Heaven. She lived in Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Nebraska the majority of her life. When she was widowed in 1998, She moved to Colorado and spent her final days...
Isabel M. Reyes
Jul 7, 2011
Isabel “Liz” Reyes, 70, of Pueblo, passed away July 7, 2011. She was born Nov. 5, 1940, to Antonio and Grace (Montoya) Mondragon in a small farmhouse in Mesita, Colo. She was welcomed home by her two big brothers, Tony and John. Since her father worked on the local farms there, she grew up with the schooling and everyday chores...
Shirley E. Wise
Jun 27, 2011
Shirley E. Wise, 72 of La Junta passed away at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center on Monday, June 27, 2011. She was born on January 5, 1939 in La Junta, Colorado to William Cleveland & Esther P. (Moore) Sharp. Shirley is survived by her son Derek (Amy) Wise; two sisters Wanda & Marilyn, granddaughter Briean Wise. She was...
Jesse E. Jaynes
Jun 25, 2011
Jesse E. Jaynes, 100 of La Junta passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. He was born on November 16, 1910 in La Junta, CO to Leslie & June Leona (Shaw) Jaynes. He celebrated his 100th birthday in November 2010 with his family and his many friends. He married Lucile Maddox on...
Flora Loretta Scott
Jun 24, 2011
Flora Loretta Scott, 77 of La Junta passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center on Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born on September 13, 1933 in Butler County, Missouri to Oscar Joseph & Eunice E. (Gowen) Pennington. She married Clyde M. Scott, Sr. on June 3, 1953 in Clay County, Arkansas. Loretta...
Doris Mae Cady
Jun 19, 2011
Doris Mae Cady, 87 of Grand Junction and formerly of La Junta passed away peacefully at Mesa Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, June 19, 2011. She was born October 4, 1923 in Longmont, CO, the second of two daughters born to William and Grace (Menzies) Muth. She married Theodore D. Cady of Courtland, KS in Denver, CO on...
Johnnie Laucus
Jun 17, 2011
Johnnie Laucus, 73, passed away on Friday, June 17 2011 at his La Junta home. Johnnie was born on July 16, 1937 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma to Ben & Anna (Salus) Laucus. Johnnie served in the United States Army in Company B, 2nd Airborne Battle, 187 Infantry. After his years in the United States Army, he moved to Denver where he...
Maria J. Vigil
Jun 8, 2011
Maria J. Vigil, 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at her La Junta home. She was born on February 8, 1925 in El Agostadero Durango, Mexico to Felipe & Delores (Hernandez) Vasquez. She is survived by her beloved companion Juan R. “Cuco” Lopez; daughters Maria (Mel) Estrada, Monica (Daniel) Mendoza, Dora (Larry) Lopez; step-daughter Bella (Mike) Vigil; step-sons...
Wanda K. Smith
Jun 5, 2011
Wanda K. Smith, 92, of La Junta, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Wanda was born on Oct. 16, 1918 in Clay County, Arkansas to Fred Koster & Lena May Sails. Lena May later married George McFatridge who raised Wanda as his own child. She was married to George Smith; he...
Thelma C. Sumpter
Jun 2, 2011
Thelma C. Sumpter, 92, of Trinidad and formerly of Branson, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Thelma was born on February 7, 1919 in Higbee, Colorado to Dude & Willie Edna (Young) Corbin. She married Howard B. Sumpter on April 14, 1937 in Raton, New Mexico; he preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1995. Thelma was a life...
Barbara Hurrelbrink
Jun 1, 2011
In loving memory of Barbara Hurrelbrink, 74, of Bromfield, formerly of La Junta passed away June 1, 2011 in Broomfield. She was born September 1, 1936, in La Junta. Barbara enjoyed sewing and being around family, especially her grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her wonderful husband, Leonard Hurrelbrink of Broomfield; son, Tam Hurrelbrink; daughter, Jerre Seibel and grandchildren, Kim, Kristi...
Richard James "Rj" Dillingham
May 31, 2011
Richard James Morgan “RJ” Dillingham passed away May 31, 2011. RJ was born to Gidget (Inskeep) and Bill Dillingham on May 5, 1990 in La Junta, Colorado. RJ graduated from Swink High School in 2008 and was a member of the Valley Community Church in Swink. After graduation RJ remained in the Arkansas Valley working odd jobs, but his favorites...
Brandon Earl Dellinger
May 31, 2011
SERVICE LOCATION CHANGE:: First Church of the Nazarene, 10th & Topeka, Tuesday June 7, 2011, 2:00 p.m. Brandon Dellinger, 21, of La Junta, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Brandon was born to Harley & Jill (Morris) Dellinger on March 6, 1990 in La Junta, Colorado. Brandon graduated from La Junta High School in 2008. He worked at Lewis Bolt...
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