All Entries in the "Obituary" Category
Verna Gaye (Kelley) Ebright – December 3, 1937 – January 25, 2025
The Story of Verna Gaye Ebright Verna Gaye Kelley was born in Eads, Colorado on December 3, 1937 to Earl Winslow Kelley and Chrystal (Pace) Kelley. She passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 87. During her high school years, Verna was the Editor of the Yearbook Staff; played the clarinet […]
Verna G. Ebright 12/3/1937 – January 25, 2025
Funeral services for Verna G. Ebright of Eads, Colorado, will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eads Community Center. Visitation will be Friday, January 31 at the Brown Funeral Home in Eads. Verna is survived by her daughter Karen (Mike) Bryant of Lamar, Colorado as well as two grandchildren […]
Raymond Louis Fritz – September 2, 1948 – January 27, 2025
A graveside memorial service for Raymond Fritz will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, February 3, 2025 at Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Military Committal Rites will be provided by American Legion Post #6 and V.F.W. Post #2411. Per Raymond’s request, cremation has taken place and there […]
Billy Lee Baublits – November 8, 1939 – January 23, 2025
Billy Lee Baublits, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in La Junta, Colorado, at the age of 85, surrounded by his wife and three children. Bill was born on November 8, 1939, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Jack Lee and Lucille Frances (Husted) Baublits. Bill had one […]
Samuel George DeBono – June 4, 1942 – January 24, 2025
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Samuel George DeBono, affectionately known to his family and friends as George will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the […]
Jose Alfredo Esparza – December 4, 1959 – January 20, 2025
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Jose Alfredo Esparza will be held at a later date .Visitation for Jose will be held from 2:00PM until 5:00PM on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Jose was born on December 4, 1959 at Estacion Dorado, Chihuahua, Mexico to Salomon Esparza and Rufina Maldonado […]
Sandy Hasui – May 3, 1972 – January 8, 2025
Sandy Hasui died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 52. Born Sandy O’Connor on May 3, 1972, in La Junta, Colorado. She was raised in Las Animas, Colorado, and graduated from Las Animas High School in 1990. Sandy continued to live in Las Animas until her career with […]
Mary Kay McDowell – June 17, 1944 – January 14, 2025
A memorial service for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident, currently of Las Animas, Colorado,Mary Kay McDowell will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025. at Horber Funeral Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado. Inurnment will follow at Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado. Following the graveside service, friends and family are invited to the Hasty […]
James “JD” Rice – March 7, 1930 – January 16, 2025
A graveside celebration of life for lifelong Holly resident James Dale Rice, affectionately known to his family and friends as JD will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Garber Cemetery south of Holly, Colorado with full military honors under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and American Legion Posts with […]
John Miles Deatherage – March 7, 1937 – January 11, 2025
A memorial service for John Deatherage will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Animas, CO with Pastor Charles Johnson-Kelly officiating. Inurnment will follow at Fort Lyon National Cemetery with military committal rites provided by V.F.W. Post #2411 and American Legion Post #6. Per John’s request, […]
Victor H. Rodriguez – January 26, 1982 – January 13, 2025
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Victor Rodriguez will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the St. Francis de Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Kenny Joe Parlingayan’S.S.S. as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM with Maria Arellano […]
Graciano Ortega Ramos – May 1, 1947 – January 12, 2025
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Holly, Colorado resident, Graciano Ortega Ramos will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Leonardo Ayuyao’S.S.S. as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the St. […]
Sherwood Harrell Ridley – December 13, 1931 – January 10, 2025
Funeral Services for Harrell Ridley will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Wesleyan Fellowship Church of Las Animas (formerly Las Animas United Methodist Church) with Pastor Scott Pino officiating. Interment will follow in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Horber Funeral Chapel from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 […]
William Allen (Bill/Smokin Willy) Inman – September 20, 1947- December 31, 2024
Long-time Wiley resident William Allen Inman (Bill/Smokin Willy), 77 of Miami, Texas left his earthy body to be with his Savior on December 31, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas. Bill is the first-born son of Alvina and William Inman. He was born September 20, 1947 in Muskegon, Michigan. He grew up in Midland/Clare, Michigan and graduated […]
Larry G. Sitts – September 20, 1959 – January 6, 2025
Funeral Services for Larry G. Sitts will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2025. Larry Gene Sitts passed away, surrounded by his family on […]
