Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
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...
Clarence "Jake" Johannes
May 30, 2011
Clarence “Jake” Johannes, 77, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 at Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo. He was born on July 2, 1933, in La Junta, Colorado to Jacob & Amelia (Busch) Johannes. He married Nora Ann Langston in 1975 in La Junta, she preceded him in death on February 20, 2006. Jake attended La Junta schools, graduating...
Antonio R. Martinez
May 22, 2011
Antonio R. Martinez., 70, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his La Junta home. He was born on January 6, 1941, in La Junta, Colorado to Benny & Merlinda (Trujillo) Martinez. He married Joyce M. Denny on July 28, 1976 in La Junta, Colorado. Antonio was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time...
Leland A. Brubaker
May 21, 2011
Leland A. Brubaker was born May 7, 1920 north of Arlington on the homestead to Arthur and Leona Brubaker. He attended Box Springs Elementary and graduated from Ordway High School. A year after graduation he joined the Navy where he served on several ships, including the USS Astoria when it went down at Guadalcanal. He was stationed in Hawaii and...
Susan K. Reese
May 19, 2011
Susan K. Reese was at home with her family when she quietly made the journey home to be with the Lord on May 19. Susan was born on August 13, 1955 in Fort Riley, Kansas to Gilbert M. Reese and Frances N. Reese (Huntwork). Sue lived in Colorado Springs for much of her life. Sue spent her last 8 years...
Melvin "Lefty" Leffingwell
May 19, 2011
Melvin Earl “Lefty” Leffingwell., 77, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Denver VA Medical Center. He was born on June 9, 1933, in Farmington, Kansas to Norman & Sarah (Reinholt) Leffingwell. He married Dorothy Ann Novinski on January 12, 1957. She preceded him in death on August 9, 2003. Lefty served in the US Army from 1955...
Corina Abeyta
May 13, 2011
Corina Abeyta, 71, of La Junta passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo. A viewing for the family was held on Saturday. At Corina’s request cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Corina was born on June 14, 1939 in Rocky Ford to Juan &...
Joan "Jodie" Hansen
May 1, 2011
Joan “Jodie” Hansen, 78, of the Cheraw Community, passed to the Lord on May 1, 2011, at AVRMC after a lengthy illness. Joan was given the nickname “Jodie” as a young girl by her father. She was born in her maternal grandparent’s home, something of which she was very proud, in Johnstown, Colorado on July 14, 1932. Her parents were...
Charles "Bob" Cornelius
Apr 29, 2011
Charles “Bob” Robert Cornelius, 89, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011 at his La Junta home. Bob was born on August 11, 1921 in Rocky Ford to Charles & Leota (Gerbing) Cornelius. He married Florence Sterrett on May 28, 1944 in Syracuse, Kansas; she preceded him in death on December 5, 1996. Bob graduated from Lamar High School class...
Jack Gilbert Hendricks
Apr 25, 2011
Jack Gilbert Hendricks, 58, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 8, 1953 in Rifle, Colorado to William A. & Cordilla June (Collins) Hendricks. He married Virginia A. Gallion on September 6, 1974 in Milton, Florida. Jack graduated from Rifle High School in 1970. He has lived in...
Nancy L. Holland
Apr 25, 2011
Nancy L. Holland, longtime resident of the Arkansas Valley passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2011 after a lengthy illness just over a week shy of her 76th birthday. Nancy was the first child born to Charles & Alice Craig on May 5, 1935 at their homestead in White Horse, Oklahoma. When Nancy was still a toddler, the Craig’s...
Lorna Ann Malott
Apr 20, 2011
Lorna Ann Malott, an Arkansas Valley resident for more than 50 years, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in La Junta. She was 85. Ms. Malott was born December 1, 1925 to Stanley and Stella Prochaska on a farm seven miles outside Crete, Nebraska. Her life was a testament to the fierce independence, hard work, and resolute perseverance that drives the...
Pauline M. Dicks
Apr 19, 2011
Our little angel, Pauline M. Dicks, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 19th at Willow Pointe Memory Care, Verona. WI. After a five year battle with Alzheimer's, Pauline decided it was time to move on. Pauline was born on May 14, 1924, in Denver, Colorado to Andrew and Louise (Archer) Villano. She attended Franklin Elementary School and graduated from...
Pauline Landrus
Apr 17, 2011
Pauline Landrus, 84, of La Junta passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Pauline was born in Phoebe, Mississippi to Wilbur & Ida (Williamson) Barmore. She married Earl Blake, he preceded her in death in 1988. She later married Howard Landrus, he preceded her in death in 1993. Pauline loved quilting, flowers...
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