Archive for May 21st, 2018
Birth Announcements: Penaflor – Biszak
Jared and BreOnna Penaflor of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Bailee Jay Penaflor at 12:40pm at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, May 17, 2018 with Dr. Korkis attending. Bailee weighed six pounds and 14 ounces and was 19 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Braelinn and Bryden. Grandparents: Jesse Esparza, […]
Annual Camp Amache Pilgrimage Held in Granada
This packing slip was what was issued to Japanese-Americans, informing them they would soon be transported to a detention camp. A tradition that has been maintained for over 40 years was observed again this weekend at Camp Amache in Granada. Over 100 attendees visited the Japanese-American internment camp which was originated in 1942 this […]
2018 Lamar Days, “Shake Rattle and Roll Back to the 50s”
Despite the chilly, rainy weather this past Saturday morning, participants lined up along East Olive Street in Lamar, ready to brave the elements for the traditional Chamber of Commerce, Lamar Days Parade. Some folks sported seldom-used umbrellas; others wore slickers, while the majority just endured the sprinkles, hoping it would soon stop as […]
Frederick A. Esgar…October 29, 1932 – May 20, 2018
A celebration of life for longtime Wiley, Colorado resident, Frederick A. Esgar will be held at 2:45PM on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Wiley United Methodist Church with Zach Esgar officiating. Interment will be held prior to the church service at 2:00PM at the Wiley Cemetery under the auspices of the Lamar Masonic […]
Betty Jean Bender…May 30, 1928 – May 18, 2018
Funeral Services for Betty Jean Bender will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Pastor Rod Coulter will officiate. Interment will follow in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Betty Jean (Veatch) Bender was born on May 30, 1928 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to […]
