Obituaries

Aug 21, 2020

Franka's Obituary written by her family to soon follow.

Aug 18, 2020

Gwendolyn Pearl (Crozier) Jagers was born on June 19, 1934, at home near Souix Lookout, Nebraska. She was the first child of Jesse and Faye Crozier.  A year later, her sister, Arlene, joined the family. In 1939 another sister, Betty, was born, and in 1946 her baby brother, Marvin, completed their family. Gwen, along with her two sisters attended...

Jul 31, 2020

Margaret Fay Bunting of Pritchett, Colorado retired into her eternal home on July 31, 2020 at eighty- eight years of age. Margaret Fay, the youngest of eight children, was born on May 2, 1932 to Jesse and Fern Allen at their home southwest of Deora, Colorado. Her older brothers took the Model T to Graft to call the doctor,...

Jul 24, 2020

Kent McCuistion was born July 14, 1954 to Clarence D. McCuistion and Rosalie (Nutting) McCuistion in Denver, Colorado. Kent passed away July 24, 2020 at the age of 66 in Peoria, Illinois. Kent grew up loving music and played in different bands during his life. He enjoyed working in the sterling silver business with his father during a period of...

Jul 19, 2020

Norma June Garris was born to Carl and Martha Oliver on June 26th 1942 in the little town of Sleeper Missouri. Norma departed this life for her heavenly home on July 19th 2020. She will be deeply missed by her son's Randel and Larry Hager, her four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. A memorial celebration...

Jul 14, 2020

Joshua Ryan Reid   September 9, 1980 - July 14, 2020

Joshua Ryan Reid, 39, of Springfield, CO passed away Tuesday July 14, 2020 at Swedish Medical Center from complications following a plane crash.

Josh was the first born of Tom and Jacquie (McCracken) Reid on September 9, 1980  in Akron, Colorado. Later he was joined...

Jul 12, 2020

Shirley Louise Dean was born January 6, 1953 in Lamar, CO and adopted by Lloyd and Lillie Dean. Shirley attended school and lived most of her adult life in Wichita, KS where she worked in laundry and housekeeping at the local hospitals and nursing homes. She was very dedicated to the Lord and her church. When Lillie needed to...

Jun 29, 2020

Bob Dean Gibson, age 86, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC in Springfield, Colorado

He was born September 14, 1933 in Springfield, Colorado to Fred and Mary (Penny) Gibson. Bob was born eighth out of eleven children. He loved Baca county so very much and the community where he lived his whole...

Jun 22, 2020

June 22, 2020 – Independence Day! While most people don’t typically think of June 22 as being a day recognized for freedom, it was for Laura Jane Stevenson! On this day, Laura was released from the pain and suffering that comes with the dreaded diagnosis of cancer and welcomed to her eternal home!! However, there is more to Laura’s story!...

Jun 7, 2020

Louie Bruce Johnson 99, of Pueblo Co, went to be with the lord on June 7, 2020. He was born March 27, 1921, in Baca County Co, Louie is survived by His children Cheryl (Don) Williams, Lana (Danny) Christie, Mike (JoJean) Johnson, Marci (Kyle) Renberg, Siblings Mozelle Mickey and Yvonda (Gene) Miller, 10 Grandchildren, and 9 Great Grandchildren. The...

Jun 4, 2020

Chester Donal Nivens was born to Walter and Bernice Nivens on September 6, 1932, in Alton, Missouri.  He was the youngest of 6 children.  He attended school in Alton for most of each year, except when the family traveled to Montana for sugar beet harvest.  He eventually left home to join the United States Air Force where he served...

Jun 2, 2020

A graveside service celebrating the life of Verda Turner was held Monday at Springfield Cemetery. She died Tuesday, June 2, at the age of  95 in the Walsh Healthcare Center.

Her long life began on Friday the 13th of January 1925 in Liberal, KS. Her parents, Lee and Blanche Tague, soon moved to Colorado. In her early...

May 27, 2020

Miguel Jimenez, 37, of Lamar, CO died suddenly Wednesday, May 24, 2020, in Lamar.

His survivors include daughter Angel of Portales, New Mexico, Father Guadalupe Jimenez of Amarillo, Texas, and Sisters Alma and Daniela of New Mexico. Nephews Zzy of Chevy of the home and 2 other nephews and 2 nieces. Other extended family members include Aunt...

May 17, 2020

Betty was born the first of seven children to Evelyn and Roy Basham, Wednesday, May 30, 1928, in rural Baca County, Colorado.

Betty was a child of the ‘Dust Bowl’ and a ‘Depression-Baby’ of the 1930s, in the far southeastern corner of the state.

Being the eldest of seven came with the great responsibility of...

May 9, 2020

Thelma Christie was born on April 12, 1928, to Elmer and Vera Gorges. Thelma passed away Saturday, May 9 th 2020, at the Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, CO at the age of 92.

Cremation was chosen, and a private family burial will be held in Springfield, Cemetery.

If you would like to give a...

May 6, 2020

Alfred Lovato was born May 19, 1941, in Trinidad, Colorado to Joe and Cecelia Lovato. Alfred passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at his home in Springfield, CO at the age of 78. He is survived by his sister Shirley Heguy of Springfield, Sister Martha Laack of Rocky Ford, Brother Abe Lovato of Colorado City, CO as well as...

Mar 24, 2020

Rosemary Brown age 79, passed away Tuesday, March 24 in McCook Nebraska.

Viewing and final respects will be held on Wednesday, April 1 st at Maltbie Funeral Services, 265 West 8 th Ave. from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

A private family burial will follow in the Campo Cemetery.

Memorial gifts are suggested to be given...

Mar 21, 2020

Due to recommendations concerning the Coronavirus, the family has chosen to hold a private family burial in the Campo Cemetery.

Viewing and final respects will be available to family & friends, Tuesday-Friday, 9-5, at Maltbie Funeral Services, 265 West 8 th Ave.

In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting that those wanting to show...

Mar 16, 2020

Elsie Hargis lived in only two houses in her lifetime. She was born in the first house to Ward Ferguson Brown and Mamie Emaline Raymond Brown of Pritchett, CO on February 13, 1928. She was the youngest of twins and the youngest of five siblings. Her oldest brother was George Raymond. Then came Eugene Putnam and Edith Hope. Edna...

Mar 12, 2020

Guadalupe “Lupe” Jimenez of Lamar, CO died March 12, 2020, in Pueblo, CO after a lengthy illness.

Her survivors include one son Miguel, two daughters Alma and Daniella, two Brothers Manuel Escobar, and Joe Escobar, two sisters Luz Hargis and Lydia Burciaga, and seven grandchildren.

Due to recommendations regarding the Corona Virus, the services for...