All Entries in the "Obituary" Category
Dr. Dean Stanton “Stan” Brase – December 12, 1942 – September 17, 2024
Dr. Dean Stanton “Stan” Brase, a loving husband, dad, papa, and longtime veterinarian, passed away on September 17, 2024, at 81 years old. He dedicated his life to his family, friends, and taking care of the beloved pets in his Colorado Springs community. Stan was born on December 12, 1942, in Lamar, Colorado, the oldest […]
Bonnie Kay Bair – August 18, 1940 – September 26, 2024
A graveside memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Bonnie Kay Bair will be held at a later date. Bonnie was born on August 18, 1940 at Lamar, Colorado to Floyd and Hazel (Austin) Nelson and passed away on September 26, 2024 at the Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 84 with […]
Darol Lynn Smith – October 23, 1949 – September 20, 2024
Darol Lynn Smith, 74 of Las Animas, Colorado passed away on September 20, 2024. He was born on October 23, 1949 to Harold and Maxine (Rogers) Smith. Darol graduated from La Junta High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Las Animas. Darol began his career at […]
Gregory Merle Cline – February 14, 1954 – September 21, 2024
A Graveside Service for Greg Cline will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2024 at Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado. Gregory Merle Cline, age 70, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, […]
Stephen Scott Benson – April 26, 1956 – September 12, 2024
Thursday, April 26, 1956 marked the beginning of a journey that created a unique man that left his mark on the hearts of anyone that paused to partake of a few minutes, or hours, with him. Stephen shared his early years with his parents Steve and Audrey and three siblings. Most of his life […]
Loren Murrell Brown Jr. – September 11, 1935 – September 2, 2024
A graveside service for longtime former longtime Lamar resident, Loren Murrell Brown, Jr. will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section. Military honors will be under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and American Legion Posts. Loren Murrell Brown Jr. was born on September 11, […]
Nelda L. Roberts – November 9, 1934 – September 16, 2024
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Nelda L. Roberts will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Stroh of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Nelda will be held from 2:00PM until 4:00PM on Wednesday, […]
Jose J. “Chuy” Maldonado Calderon – March 7, 1955 – September 16, 2024
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Jose Maldonado Calderon will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Aviel Alvarez of the Iglesia Cristiana officiating. Visitation for Jose will be held from 10:00AM until 1:00PM on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Peacock Family […]
Jerry K. Smith – March 15, 1956 – September 1, 2024
Jerry K. Smith, affectionately known as Uncle J or Uncle Jer, was called home on September 1, 2024 at the age of 68. Jerry was born March 15, 1956 in Las Animas, Colorado to Samuel H. and Lilly D. (Coleman) Smith. He was the fourth of five children. Jerry grew up in Las Animas, working […]
John Abdulla – March 28, 1954 – September 12, 2024
A Memorial Service for John Abdulla will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Las Animas High School Gymnasium. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. John Abdulla was born on March 28, 1954 in Las Animas, Colorado to John and Mary (Medina) Abdulla. […]
Ben Frank Cline – October 18 1933 – September 12, 2024
Ben Frank Cline, 90, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, KS. He was born on October 18, 1933 in Holly, Colorado to Albert “Pat” and Frances Cline. Ben grew up south of Holly, on the Cline Ranch. He attended and graduated from Holly High School in 1952. On […]
Clarence George Engroff, Jr. – March 30, 1960 – September 7, 2024
Clarence George Engroff Jr., 64, of Lamar, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. He was born March 30, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Clarence George Engroff Sr. and Margaret Ann (Evans Ballard) Engroff. Clarence graduated from Topeka High School. He worked as a […]
David Leroy Schnabel – July 21, 1941 – September 7,2024
David Leroy Schnabel was born on July 21, 1941, at the family home south of Holly, Colorado and departed this life on September 7, 2024 at The Shepherd’s Center nursing home in Cimarron, Kansas. David is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy, sons and daughters-in-law, Marty and Sally Swaim, Ivan and Alexa Schnabel, […]
Robert Lee “Bob” Snyder – August 17, 1947 – August 14, 2024
Robert Lee “Bob” Snyder, Lamar native, passed away August 14, 2024 in Colorado Springs. In honor of his great sense of humor, please enjoy the following reflection of his life. Bob was born August 17, 1947 to Robert and Pansy “Peg” Snyder in Lamar, Colorado. A rambunctious child, family lore has it that his […]
Cheryl Kay Reisig – July 19, 1945 – September 1, 2024
Cheryl Kay Reisig, 79, left this life to enter her eternal rest on September 1st, 2024 after a short stay in Pathways Hospice inpatient facility following years of increasingly complex medical issues. Cheryl was born on July 19th, 1945 to Oswald and Lillian (Stricker) Neu in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the youngest of three children. The family […]
