ARDITH IRENE WALLACE
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Ardith (Ardi) Irene Wallace passed from this life on February 1, 2023 in Las Animas, Colorado.
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SFC ALFONSO P TAFOYA
SFC Alfonso P Tafoya, age 77, passed away January 29, 2023 at High- Smith Rainey Hospital in Fayetteville, N.C. He was born in Rocky Ford, CO.
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JOHN F CALLAHAN
John F Callahan, 77, passed away February 24, 2023 in Pueblo West, CO. Born in Texas and raised in Marble Falls, TX and later La Junta, CO.
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VIRGIL HENRY BRAGG, JR.
Virgil Henry Bragg, Jr., 64, West Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at St. Catherine-North, Fargo, surrounded by his family. Virgil “Hank” was born October 16, 1958, in Tampa, FL, the son of Virgil Bragg, Sr., and Mary Lucille (Oliver) Bragg. He grew up, attended Tampa Hillsborough High and graduated in 1977. While in high school, he loved singing with the high school award-winning vocal group, “Sound System.” He also earned the rank of
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LAURA J. SHAW
Laura J. Shaw, 46 Las Animas, Colorado Date of Birth: April 13, 1976 Date of Death: February 9, 2023 .
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HAROLD L. MORLAN
Harold L. Morlan, 89 Las Animas, Colorado Date of Death: February 11, 2023 Date of Birth: September 26, 1933 .
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JOHN HENRY SCHWEIZER, JR.
August 11, 1934 February 6, 2023 John Henry Schweizer, Jr. was born on August 11, 1934, near Ft. Bent, CO, the youngest child of John H. Schweizer, Sr. and Mary (Grasmick) Schweizer. He departed this life on February 6, 2023, after a lengthy illness.
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KAREN KAY POHLEN
Karen Kay Pohlen, 70, passed away on February 16, 2023, at her La Junta home. She was born on May 21, 1952, in Canby, Minnesota to Raymond & Lola (Erp) Ouverson. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Canby, MN. She was a graduate of Canby High School in 1970. She married Bill Pohlen on September 26, 1970. They lived in Excelsior, MN until 1990, then moved to La Junta. They both worked for DeBourgh Manufacturing. She also worked at Valcom Commodities, Pioneer Nursing Home, and the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center until she retired. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren and her many friends. Riding motorcycles, sewing, camping, cooking, playing cards, as well as dining out with family and friends were a few of Karen’s enjoyments. She also loved the many animals that frequented the family farm.,She is survived by the love of her life, William “Bill”; children, Brandon (Michelle) Pohlen, Brittany (Jesse) Sierra, grandchildren, Cade, Brielle & Denaye Pohlen; Jesse Jr., Leah & Cruz Sierra; sisters, Karla Bednar, ViAnn (Leonard) Kwilinski and Gwenn Ouverson; numerous nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts also survive. She is preceded in death by parents, brother, Larry Ouverson; grandparents, and in-laws, Agnes & Magnus Pohlen; and sister-in-law, Mary. Funeral service will be Monday, February 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Peaco*ck Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dave Wietzke of the Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Pueblo officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, February 26, 2023, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Peaco*ck Memorial Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.peaco*ckFH.com. Peaco*ck-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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DEBBIE M. STOREY
Debbie M. Storey, 67, passed away February 11, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs. Debbie was born May 31, 1955 in Lamar, Colorado to Jim & Opal (Crane) Hol- lenback. She grew up in Springfield and later moved to La Junta where she attended and graduated from La Junta High School. In January 1973, a young Debbie was in the parking lot at Otero Junior College when an unknown 23 year old man walked by, looked into her blue eyes and introduced her to his friend as his fiancé. This is how Debbie first met Greg Storey who would become her life partner for the next 50 years. The two of them were married within five months after four dates. Debbie helped Greg with horse shoeing. She worked at Davidson’s Jewelers, manager of 6 Star, DeBourgh Manufacturing, Colorado East Bank & Trust (TBK), and SECOM. She was a member of the La Junta Rifle Club, National Cutting Horse Assoc., NRA and past 4-H leader. Debbie is survived by her husband, Greg of the La Junta family home; several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Stacy and her sisters, Paula and Shelly. Funeral services will be Friday, February 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the La Junta First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Marty Lee of the United Methodist Church of Rocky Ford officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peaco*ck Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at the Springfield Cemetery in Springfield, CO. Online condolences may be made at www. peaco*ckFH.com. Peaco*ck-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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ARDITH WALLACE
Ardith Wallace, 76 Las Animas, Colorado Date of death: February 1, 2023 Date of Birth: October 4, 1946 .
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