Obituaries
Obituaries in La Junta Colorado and
Alvin Glen Grim
Jun 3, 2025
Alvin Glen Grim, 86, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born in Berryville, Arkansas, on September 10, 1938 at home, to Dulcia (Bradford) and Thomas Vineyard Grim, “TV Grim” was his nickname. His parents were farming the land near Berryville, Arkansas. When Alvin was young his parents moved the family to...
Robert George Foulk
May 29, 2025
Robert George Foulk, 94, of Fowler, Colorado, formerly of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away May 29, 2025 at Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, Colorado. He was born August 12, 1930 in Winslow, Arizona to George & Helene (Coplan) Foulk.
Robert attended school in Clarkdale, Arizona. He then served in the US Army, beginning in 1947 serving in Korea. He then...
Bob Blair
May 29, 2025
Robert William “Bob” Blair, affectionately known as “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and “Mr. La Junta” to countless friends and colleagues, peacefully passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at his La Junta home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born April 5, 1939 in Denver, Colorado and was the beloved son of George & Thelma (Baker) Blair of...
Monica Angela Lopez
May 24, 2025
Monica "Angela" Lopez, passed away on May 24, 2025, at 11:00 p.m., with her family at her bedside. She was born on September 11, 1949, in Los Pinos, Colorado to Marcos & Bernilda (Salazar) Vigil.
She worked as a CNA at Denver General and was also a seamstress at Rocky Mountain Jean Factory. She worked many years as a housekeeper at...
Jessie Leroy Wauson
May 24, 2025
Jessie Leroy Wauson, 90, known to most as “Roy”, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 24, 2025 at Bluestem Village in La Junta, Colorado. Jessie lived a life for Jesus being a member and Deacon of the Church of Revelation (formerly Hands of God Ministries). Jessie was born in Amarillo, Texas to Ollie and Tina (Ballard)...
Raymond Moreno
May 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was 72 years old. Ray was born Tuesday, July 29, 1952, in La Junta, Colorado to Horacio & Lucy (Baca) Moreno.
Ray dedicated his life to his family and community. For most of his career,...
William "Curt" Reynolds
May 16, 2025
William “Curt” Curtis Reynolds, 44, of La Junta, Colorado, he passed away suddenly on May 16, 2025 at his La Junta home. Curtis was born August 25, 1980 in Shelby, Ohio to David & Sue (Hockensmith) Reynolds.
He moved to Colorado when he was 4, and loved the farm life here. He told his Grandma & Grandpa in Ohio that he...
George Roger Caldwell
May 14, 2025
George Roger Caldwell, 62, passed away on May 14, 2025, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Born on August 11, 1962, in Clay, Kentucky.
George was a man of many names, Son, Brother, Cousin, Friend, Uncle, Husband, Father, PaPaw. He is remembered for his playfulness, hard work, and love. He brought a smile to anyone's face, between his friendly demeanor and his jokes....
Jonathan Paul Horner
May 9, 2025
Jonathan Paul Horner, 58, of La Junta passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at his La Junta home. He was born August 14, 1966 in Kremling, Colorado to Patricia Marie Horner.
Paul loved woodworking, creating new things & inventions. He also was very handy and enjoyed fixings things, often times made them function better, which took a lot of patience Paul...
Joe Christopher Campos
May 8, 2025
Joe Christopher Campos, 79, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
Born on March 19, 1946, in La Junta, Colorado, Joe, affectionately known as Chris, was the son of Cristobal and Teresa (Maldonado) Campos. A proud veteran, Joe served in the United States Army from 1966...
Imogene Louise Bauer
May 8, 2025
Imogene Louise (Wolfe) Bauer passed away peacefully in her home on May 8, 2025, at the age of 95.
She was born to Henry and Edith Wolfe in Sugar City, CO on April 7,1930 and was the oldest of two children with younger brother Kenneth Stanley Wolfe (2023).
Imogene’s family moved to Platteville, CO early in her life, and then returned to...
Corda James Williams
May 7, 2025
Corda James Williams, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2025, in La Junta, CO.
Cord was born to Dave and Karen (Denney) Williams on March 2, 1988, in Pueblo, CO, and raised in Swink, CO. He and Aubrey Ayala were together for 15 years and shared three wonderful children: Brynn (13), River (11), and Monroe (10). Cord was a...
Hideko "Deko" Shioshita
May 6, 2025
Hideko “Deko” (Ashida) Shioshita, age 97, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, in La Junta, CO. Throughout her lifetime, Deko maintained her faith, kindness, grace, compassion, and appreciation for the world around her. She was thankful for the love of her family and friends and for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experiences.
She was born at home...
Lela Jean Schauer
May 6, 2025
Lela Jean Schauer, 88, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away on May 6, 2025, in Monument, CO. She was born on October 30, 1936, in Rocky Ford, CO to Byron Eugene and Eary Lea (Wheeler) Davis. She attended schools in Rocky Ford and Las Animas before graduating from Las Animas High School in 1954. As a child, Lela grew up...
Hugh Charles Schooley
May 1, 2025
Hugh Charles Schooley went to be with his maker on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Hugh was born on February 14, 1942, to Elmer C. and Katherine H. (Fuller) Schooley of Walsh CO.
Hugh’s young years were spent horseback, hunting, fishing, raising horses and other livestock with his dad. As a young boy, Hugh found an abandoned baby...
John Niels Hansen, Sr.
Apr 30, 2025
John Niels Hansen Sr., a beloved member of the community, known for his warm spirit and multifaceted contributions to his community, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Pearcy, Arkansas. Born on May 6, 1939, in La Junta, Colorado, John lived a life rich in experience, creativity, and love for his family.
Throughout his career, John was a dedicated machinist and...
Cathy Lou
Apr 30, 2025
Cathryn Louise “Cathy Lou” Anderson, PhD passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 at Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas, Colorado. She was born November 21, 1938 in La Junta, Colorado to Ross P. Anderson, Sr. and Amy Hunter Anderson.
Cathryn was known to many and by several different names, including Cathryn, Cathy, Katie, Lou, and Dr. Cat. She...
Oliver Lovato
Apr 27, 2025
Oliver Lovato, 79, passed away on April 27th, 2025, at Bent County Health Center in Las Animas, Colorado. Oliver was born on December 25th, 1945, in La Junta, Colorado to Samuel and Ramona Lovato.
Oliver worked as a track man for the BNSF Railroad for 38 years. His passion, hard work, and dedication to BNSF was admirable. Oliver had many close...
Martha Ann Evett
Apr 27, 2025
Martha Ann Evett, 89, of La Junta, Colorado passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Bluestem Village in La Junta. She was born Tuesday, October 1, 1935 in Lamar, Colorado to Fred & Edith (Cauthon) Piatt, Sr.
Martha married Donald R. Evett on April 16, 1957 in Rocky Ford, CO. IN 1961 they moved their family to Alaska. They...
Nolan Lawrence Kriegel
Apr 25, 2025
Nolan Lawrence Kriegel, 80, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born, March 21, 1945 in Clovis, NM to Alvin & Elenora (Schwede) Kriegal.
There will be a short Devotional Memorial Service for Nolan Kriegel at Trinity Lutheran Church in La Junta (1601 Raton Ave.) on Sunday, June...
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