All Obituaries

James "Jim" Allen Brittain, 90, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on July 17, 2026. Jim was born on July 14, 1936, in McLouth, Kansas, to Jim and Elsie (Boydston) Brittain. Although he was an only child, he was surrounded by many cousins and lifelong friends, making for a happy and active childhood. Following his graduation from McLouth High School, Jim married Mildred "Midge" Merritt on June 6, 1954. Together they were blessed with four ...

A Memorial Service for Kevin Morlan will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Las Animas First Church of the Nazarene in Las Animas, Colorado at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Carlton McKay officiating. With deep love we announce the passing of Kevin Tate Morlan a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who went to be with the lord a savior on July 15, 2026. Kevin was born on August 28, 1961 to Norma and Leroy Morlan in Las Animas, Colorado. Kevin was the co-owner of L&R Body ...

Mass of Christian Burial for Holly, Colorado residents, Pedro “Pete” Torres Rodriguez will be held at 2:00 p.m. and Rosary prior to the Mass at 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2026 at St Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado with cremation to follow. Pedro Torres Rodriguez, affectionately known as Pete, was born on July 15, 1947 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Rufugia Torres and Engracia Rodriguez.  He passed away at Holly Nursing Care Center in Holly, Colorado at the age ...

Douglas Edward Anderson was born on July 28, 1944 in Duluth, Minnesota to Clarence and Mildred (Jay) Anderson.  He passed away on July 12, 2026 at Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 81.  Per his request, cremation has taken place and inurnment in Pikes Peak National Cemetery will take place at a later date.

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Graveside services for Joe Martinez will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2026 at Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery, Elder Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado with interment to follow. Joe Martinez was born on March 19, 1943 in Las Animas, Colorado to Raymond and Barbara Martinez.  He passed away on July 3, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 83. Joe is survived by his sons, Joe Martinez and Nicky Martinez; daughters, Phyllis Martinez, Viola Martinez, Vicky Lopez, and Donna Nino; ...

Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth Archuleta will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Fowler, Colorado.  Interment will follow in Fowler Cemetery, Fowler, Colorado. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Valley Funeral & Cremation in Lamar, Colorado. Tomasita Ruth Archuleta, known to most as Ruth, passed away peacefully at her home in Lamar, Colorado, ...

Steven L. Tutsch was born July 5, 1954 to George Jerome and Enid Maude (Canfield) Tutsch.  He passed away on June 29, 2026 at his home in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 71.  Per Steve's request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Funeral services for Lynn Gallegos will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Jonathan Busenitz officiating.  Interment will follow in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Mary Lynn Gallegos, affectionately known as Lynn, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, California, at the age of 84. Lynn was born on March 16, 1942, in Las Animas, Colorado, to Jack and Lucille (Husted) Baublits. ...

A memorial service for Terry Miller will be held at 12:00 p.m., on June 27, 2026 at the Las Animas Elementary School.  Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation.  Family and friends are invited to meet at 1318 Kenilworth Ave., La Junta, Colorado at 3:30 p.m. for final disposition on his ashes. Terry Ray Miller of La Junta, Colorado, passed away on June 14, 2026, at Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas, Colorado, at the age of 71.  Terry ...