All Entries in the "Obituary" Category
Gary Leon Kaminsky – July 23, 1948 – April 21, 2026
Gary L. Kaminsky, 77, of La Junta, Colorado passed away on April 21, 2026, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on July 23, 1948, in Lamar, Colorado to Haral A. Kaminsky & Ramona M. George. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Belva of the La Junta home; […]
Pedro “Pete” Torres Rodriguez – July 15, 1947 – July 14, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Holly, Colorado resident, Pedro “Pete” Torres Rodriguez will be held at 2:00 p.m. and Rosary prior to the Mass at 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2026 at St Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado with cremation to follow. Pedro Torres Rodriguez, affectionately known as Pete, was born on […]
James “Jim” Allen Brittain – July 14, 1936 – July 17, 2026
James “Jim” Allen Brittain, 90, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on July 17, 2026. Jim was born on July 14, 1936, in McLouth, Kansas, to Jim and Elsie (Boydston) Brittain. Although he was an only child, he was surrounded by many cousins and lifelong friends, making for a happy and […]
Kevin Tate Morlan – August 28, 1961 – July 15, 2026
A Memorial Service for Kevin Morlan will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Las Animas First Church of the Nazarene in Las Animas, Colorado at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Carlton McKay officiating. With deep love we announce the passing of Kevin Tate Morlan a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who went to […]
Bonnie Lucero – November 7, 1967 – July 7, 2026
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Bonnie Lucero will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Bonnie was born on November 7, 1967 at Trinidad, Colorado to Earl Lee and Priscilla Esther (Pedraza) Mayo and passed […]
Joe Martinez – March 19, 1943 – July 3, 2026
Graveside services for Joe Martinez will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2026 at Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery, Elder Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado with interment to follow. Joe Martinez was born on March 19, 1943 in Las Animas, Colorado to Raymond and Barbara Martinez. He passed away on July 3, 2026 in […]
Tomasita Ruth Archuleta December 21, 1931 – July 2, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth Archuleta will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Fowler, Colorado. Interment will follow in Fowler Cemetery, Fowler, Colorado. Tomasita Ruth Archuleta, known to most as Ruth, passed away peacefully at her home in […]
Leo George Hainer – July 9, 1957 – December 15, 2025
Join us as we gather to celebrate the life, laughter and memories of George Hainer. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00PM on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at The LaMar at 219 South Main Street in Lamar. George loved a good potluck, so bring your favorite side dish or dessert and join us […]
Mary Lynn Gallegos – March 16, 1942 – June 27, 2026
Funeral services for Lynn Gallegos will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Jonathan Busenitz officiating. Interment will follow in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Mary Lynn Gallegos, affectionately known as Lynn, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in […]
Juanita Ortiz – February 8, 1935 – July 1, 2026
A Mass of Christian burial for lifelong Granada, Colorado resident, Juanita Ortiz, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado with Reverend Boniface Onjefu as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the St. Frances […]
Esther Vaca – January 11, 1938 – June 27, 2026
Per Esther’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no viewing .A private family memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Esther Vaca will be held at the Peacock Family Chapel at a later date. Esther was born on January 11, 1938 at Burlington, Texas to Diego and Gregoria (Alvarez) Vaca and passed away […]
Terry Ray Miller – October 27, 1954 -June 14, 2026
A memorial service for Terry Miller will be held at 12:00 p.m., on June 27, 2026 at the Las Animas Elementary School. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to meet at 1318 Kenilworth Ave., La Junta, Colorado at 3:30 p.m. for final disposition […]
Dale Ham – September 3, 1939 – June 10, 2026
Dale Ham, 86, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away June 10, 2026, surrounded by family. Born September 3, 1939, to Frank and Velma Ham, in Bakersfield, California, he was raised near Bristol, Colorado, and graduated from Granada High School in 1958. Dale proudly served four years in the U.S. Army before returning to Colorado, making […]
Tanya Elizabeth Flower Nusser – March 19, 1974 – June 11, 2026
Tanya Elizabeth Flower was born on March 19, 1974, in Denver, Colorado, to Margie and Les Flower. She spent her formative years in Lamar, Colorado, alongside her parents, brother, and sister. Growing up in a small town, Tanya cherished the simple joys of life – whether it was laughing with friends or retreating into her […]
