All Entries in the "Obituary" Category
Judy Kay Crum – March 17, 1942 – April 26, 2024
Judy Crum, 82, of Federal Heights, Colorado, went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2024 at St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, Colorado. She passed in peace, surrounded by her loved ones. Judy Kay (Matkin) Crum was born on March 17, 1942 in Flora, Illinois to William D. “Charley” and Camilla (Jacobson) […]
John Summers – November 16, 1940 – January 10, 2024
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident John Summers will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Reverend Roy Gueswel officiating. John was born on November 16, 1940 at Dalhart, Texas to Roy and Gladys (Cook) Summers and passed away on January 10, 2024 […]
Evelyn Lucille Smith – April 30, 1933 – April 19, 2024
A Graveside Service for Evelyn Smith will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Per Evelyn’s request there will be no visitation. Evelyn Lucille Smith was born April 30, 1933, and departed this life on April 19, 2024, at the age of 90, […]
Alex Dieterle, Jr. – September 28, 1939 – February 22, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident, currently of Fairview Heights, Illinois, Alex Dieterle, Jr. will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Alex Dieterle, Jr. was born on August 28, […]
Ronald G. Cornelius – June 28, 1945 – April 13, 2024
Ronald Gerbing Cornelius, born on June 28, 1945, in Raton, NM, passed away at home in La Junta with his children by his side on April 13, 2024. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Gerbing H Cornelius and Elsie M Robinson, as well as his brother Charles “Lynn” Cornelius. Ron was […]
Curtis Alexander – May 18, 1956 – April 15, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for Greeley, Colorado resident, Curtis Alexander will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per Curtis’ request cremation will take place. Curtis was born on May 18, 1956 […]
Lenna L. Patton – May 4, 1945 – March 1, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Lenna L. Patton will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Lamar Area Hospice with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Lenna was born on May 4, 1945 at Kingman, Kansas to Ray Arthur and Evelyn L. (DeLair) Patton […]
Lisa Flores – June 7, 1965 – April, 2024
Per Lisa’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Lisa was born on June 07, 1965 at Lamar, Colorado to Robert and Jenny (Hernandez)Stegman and passed away at her home with her family by her side at the age of 58. Lisa is preceded in death by her parents and sisters […]
Harrison Fitzgerald Ruzicka – October 5, 1986 – April 3, 2024
Harrison Fitzgerald Ruzicka was born on October 5, 1986 and passed away on April 3, 2024 in Las Animas, CO. Harrison, a highly decorated veteran, was severely wounded in Afghanistan in 2009 and after recovering from his wounds, he needed to be close to VA care. He chose Colorado due to its cooler and drier […]
Edward Dean Crum – July 31, 1949 – April 6, 2024
Graveside services for Ed Crum will be held at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024. Per Ed’s request there will be no visitation. Edward Dean Crum was born on July 31, 1949 in Lamar, Colorado to Clifford and Lucille (Frazer) Crum. He passed away on April 6, 2024 […]
Olivero “Queso” De La Garza – August 7, 1951 – April 3, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial for Olivero De La Garza will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Interment will follow in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Olivero “Queso” De La Garza was born on August 7, 1951 in Kingsville, […]
Alfred Gilbert Trujillo – November 9, 1947 – April 5, 2024
With sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, Alfred Gilbert Trujillo on April 5, 2024 at the age of 76. Alfred, a humble man, would not want us to boast of the man he was but as a family, filled withPride, we feel the […]
Joe Neibert – December 30, 1932 – April 4, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Lakewood, Colorado, Joe Neibert will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Kathy Leathers of the Holly Methodist Church officiating. Military Honors will follow under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and […]
Connie M. Hess – March 12, 1947 – March 29, 2024
A Celebration of life for longtime Holly resident Connie M. Hess will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Jim Schleining of the Wiley Church of God officiating. Interment will follow at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado. Visitation for Connie will be held from […]
Robert “Bob” O’Connor – March 17, 1949 – March 26, 2024
Robert “Bob” O’Connor, 75 years old, departed this world on March 26, 2024 at his home in Las Animas, CO, surrounded by family. He was born March 17, 1949 in Las Animas, CO to Albert Lee and Georgia (Johnson) O’Connor. He spent most of childhood moving around with his parents due to his father’s job. Bob had […]








