All Obituaries

Barbara L. Garrison was born on January 29, 1951 in Pueblo, Colorado to Robert and Hallie Garrison.  She passed away in Las Animas, Colorado on May 1, 2024 at the age of 73.  Per Barbara's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or services.

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) Matkin.  She lived a long, full, and adventurous life, from the farm lands of eastern Colorado, to the forests of Oregon, the city lights of California, the...

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 90,surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born in Kansas to Ethel and Hugo “Slim” Dickson and joined older...

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, at his home in Holly, Colorado at the age of 74. Ed attended Holly Schools, graduating in 1967.  Following graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army....

      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 with Pride, we feel the need to share the quiet greatness of a man we loved and respected. Alfred was born in Las Animas, CO on November 9, 1947 to Fred and Frances Trujillo. Las Animas would...

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. Visitation for Olivero will be on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Horber Funeral Chapel. Olivero “Queso” De La Garza was born on August 7, 1951 in Kingsville, Texas to Juan and Filomena (Nuñez)...

      Lavora Faith (Bewley) Salas passed away peacefully in Tucson, AZ at Bridgewater Assisted Living and Memory Care on February 17, 2024, at the age of 86.       Lavora was born to Wilmer “Jack” Bewley and Frances Bewley on April 19th, 1937, in Vilas, CO. Raised in McClave, CO, Lavora became quite the hand and cowgirl, having been the daughter of a rancher. She grew up with and loved riding horses as well as barrel racing in county and local ranch...

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 climate, which was easier for him and with the aid of medicinal cannabis Harrison was able to manage his chronic pain, allowing him to continue to develop as an artist. Harrison was an...

Carol A. Stowell passed away on March 27, 2024 at her home in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 76.  She was born on April 13, 1947 in Lakewood, Colorado to Gregory and Dorothy (McCarthy) Stowell.  Carol is survived by her sons, Raymond and James Lopeman. Per Carol's request, a private interment was held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado.

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 various occupations growing up. Bob married Nancy (Anderson) on September 9, 1970 and they later divorced. Together they had two sons, Robert...