All Entries in the "Obituary" Category
Michael Raymond Rohlman – April 24, 1952 – July 13, 2024
Michael “Mike” Rohlman, 72, was a long-time resident of Lamar, Colorado. Mike was born on April 24, 1952, to Fred and Margaret (Blocker) Rohlman. He was the youngest of three brothers and followed in their footsteps as a talented athlete. After graduating from Lamar High School, he served his country in the United States Army near Washington, DC. […]
Albert Galen Phillips – February 6, 1967 – June 2, 2024
Albert Galen Phillips was born on February 6, 1967 in Las Animas, Colorado to Galen C. Phillips and Beverly A. Phillips. He passed away on June 2, 2024 in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 57. Albert was involved with Inspiration Field in La Junta, Colorado for many years, “training” several case workers and staff. […]
Cora Schwanz – April 17, 1922 – July 27, 2024
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Cora Schwanz will be held on Wednesday, August 07, 2024 at 1:00PM at the Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Thomas Barton of the Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation for Cora will be held prior to the graveside service at Peacock Family Chapel on Wednesday, August 07, 2024 from […]
Edna Wertz – October 9, 1933 – July 25, 2024
A celebration of life for longtime McClave, Colorado resident, Edna Wertz will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Darren Stroh of the Lamar First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado. Edna was born on October 9, […]
Mary Francis Sandoval – November 10, 1944 – July 8, 2024,
ary Francis Sandoval, 79, died July 8, 2024, in Garden City KS. Mary was born Nov 10,1944 in Las Animas CO to Beatrice (Casias) and Solomon Muniz. Mary was born into a big family of 8 siblings. Mary married Louis Sandoval on Sept 3, 1965 at the St Mary’s church in Las animas Colorado. Mary […]
Tamara Sue “Tammy” Mata
A come and go celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Tamara Sue Mata, affectionately known to her family and friends as Tammy, will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Wiley Community Center. Tammy was born on February 11, 1963 at Twin Falls, Idaho to […]
Chris Choat – June 29, 1954 – July 20, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Granada, Colorado, resident Chris Choat will be held at 10:00AM on Friday July 26, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Faith First Family Church officiating. Per Chris’ request cremation will take place. Chris was born on June 29, 1954 to […]
Douglas Eugene Smith – July 25, 1965 – May 16, 2024
A graveside memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident, currently of WaKeeney, Kansas, Douglas Eugene Smith will be held at a later date. Douglas was born on July 25, 1965 at Lamar, Colorado to Jerry and Doris (Orr) Smith and passed away on May 16, 2024 at Hays, Kansas at the age of 58. He […]
Bennie F. Shumate February 23, 1934 – July 16, 2024
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado, resident Bennie F. Shumate will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount cemetery with full Military Honors under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and American Legion posts. […]
Vincent Saldana – October 9, 1954 – July 12, 2024
Former Lamar resident, Vincent Saldana, passed away July 12, 2024, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Vincent was born to Paul and Dora (Rojo) Saldana October 9, 1954, in Lamar, Colorado. He is survived by five children, two grandchildren, and two siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents and by siblings Lloyd and Sharon […]
Marilyn Gallegos – May 8, 1949 – July 12, 2024
A Memorial Mass for Marilyn Gallegos will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 650 Elm Avenue, Las Animas, Colorado 81054. Inurnment will follow at the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Per Marilyn’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no […]
Kenneth “Kenny” Jameson – March 30, 1945 – June 30, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for former Brawley, California, Granada and Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Casa Grande, Arizona Kenneth (Kenny) David Jameson will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 03, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery […]
Betty Lou Quarles Cunningham Wilbur – December 1, 1927 – July 9, 2024
Betty Lou Quarles Cunningham Wilbur passed peacefully from this world Tuesday, July 9, 2024 with her dearly loved caregiver, Linda Morlan by her side at the age of 96. Born December 16, 1927 in Jefferson, Grant County, Oklahoma, Betty was the second of 9 children born to John Robert and Ethel Margaret (Tharp) Quarles. […]
George W. Frans – November 5, 1950 – July 9, 2024
A memorial celebration of life for Longtime Lamar, Colorado resident George W. Frans will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Per George’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. George was born on November 05, 1950 at Monte Vista, Colorado to Harvey and […]
Corey L. Frey – December 13, 1956 – July 8, 2024
Corey L. Frey was born on December 13, 1956 to Robert and Dana “Dixie” (Sinklier) Frey. He passed away on July 8, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 67. Per Corey’s request, cremation has taken place and there are no services scheduled at this time. Corey was well known for his presence […]








