OBITUARIES

Cruz Ibarra

Cruz Ibarra

Jun 17, 2015

Cruz Ibarra A mass of Christian burial for longtime Granada resident, Cruz Ibarra was held at 10:30 AM Tuesday June 23, 2015 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar.  A rosary service was held prior to the mass at 10:00 AM also at the Catholic Church.  Visitation for Cruz was held from 1:00 PM...

James Driskill

James Driskill

Jun 17, 2015

James Driskill James (Jim) R. Driskill of Mesa, Arizona passed at his home June 17, 2015, surrounded by family members.  Jim was born in Lamar, Colorado in 1935 to Paul and Muriel Driskill.  He graduated from Lamar Union High School in 1954 where he participated in football, basketball and track.  After graduating from high school he attended Lamar Junior College,...

Robert L. Gerlock,  Sr.

Robert L. Gerlock, Sr.

Jun 15, 2015

Robert LeRoy Gerlock            Graveside services for longtime Lamar resident, Robert Gerlock was held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Wiley Cemetery with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating.             Robert was born on May 1, 1942 in Wiley, Colorado to Dave and Lydia (Weimer) Gerlock and passed away on June 15, 2015 at the age...

Berniece C. Morris

Berniece C. Morris

Jun 13, 2015

Berniece C. Morris 1917 – 2015 A funeral service for longtime Lamar resident, Berniece C. Morris, was held at 10:00 AM Wednesday June 17, 2015 at the Lamar United Methodist Church.  Burial followed in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per Berniece’s request there was no public visitation. Berniece was born on August 20, 1917 in Walters, Oklahoma to Hugh L....

Caryol J. Heckman

Caryol J. Heckman

Jun 10, 2015

Caryol J. Heckman 1939 – 2015 A funeral service for longtime McClave resident, Caryol J. Heckman, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday June 18, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church of Lamar.  Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar.  Pastor Rory Gillespie will officiate the service. Per the family’s request there will no public visitation. Caryol J....

Raymond L. Cook

Raymond L. Cook

Jun 5, 2015

Raymond L. Cook A Service of Celebration for longtime Lamar resident Raymond L. Cook was held at 2 PM, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel with his son Raymond Cook of the Bridgeport, NE First Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed in the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery with full Military Honors under the auspices of representatives of the...

Marjorie Mendenhall

Marjorie Mendenhall

Jun 1, 2015

Marjorie A. Mendenhall            A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Marjorie A. Mendenhall, affectionately known to her family and friends as Marge, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery.             Visitation for Marge will...

Larry J. Harman

Larry J. Harman

May 30, 2015

Larry J. Harman             Graveside memorial services for former Lamar and Las Animas resident, currently of Surprise, Arizona, Larry Harman was held at 10:00AM, Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Las Animas Cemetery with full Military Honors under the auspices of the Las Animas American Legion Post #6 Honor and Color Guard Lamar V.F.W. Post #3621 and the Lamar American...

Clara Weber

Clara Weber

May 27, 2015

Clara C. Weber            A service of celebration for longtime Lamar and Wiley resident, Clara C. Weber will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Fairmount Cemetery with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating.             Per Clara’s request there will be no visitation.             Mrs. Weber was born on June 20, 1927 at Ft. Morgan, Colorado...

Marietta (Clay) Barnholt

Marietta (Clay) Barnholt

May 26, 2015

Marietta (Clay) Barnholt A Service of Celebration for former Lamar and Denver resident Marietta (Clay) Barnholt will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Crossroads Church at the Northglenn Campus in Northglenn, Colorado with Pastor Kim Skattum officiating. Marietta was born on September 8, 1935 in Prowers County just outside of Lamar to Gene and Hazel...

Billy Dykes

Billy Dykes

May 23, 2015

Billy Dykes             A celebration of life for longtime Manzanola, Colorado resident, Billy Dykes will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Peacock Memorial Chapel in La Junta, Colorado. Per Billy’s request cremation will follow the services.             Visitation for Billy will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015 from 9:00AM until time of service at...

Allen Scriven

Allen Scriven

May 20, 2015

Allen A. Scriven             A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Allen A. Scriven will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section with Full Military Honors under the auspices of the Lamar V.F.W. Post #3621 and The American...

Evelyn Dean

Evelyn Dean

May 12, 2015

Evelyn Dean             A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Evelyn Dean will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, May 18, 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.             Visitation for Evelyn will be held on Monday, May 18, 2015 from 9:00AM until 12:00PM at the Peacock Family Chapel.             Evelyn was born on...

John Northrup

John Northrup

May 3, 2015

John Edwin Northrup John Edwin Northrup passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 3, 2015 at his residence in Palo Alto, California.  A public memorial service celebrating his life will be held in December of 2015.  John was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Lamar, Colorado on August 17, 1955 to parents Robert Edwin and Ruth Williams Northrup of Lamar.   ...

John Northrup

John Northrup

May 3, 2015

John E. Northrup A memorial service for former Lamar resident, most recently of Palo Alto, California, John Northrup will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Reverend Barbara John-Schleicher officiating. John was born on August 17, 1955 at Lamar, Colorado to Robert E. and Ruth J. (Williams) Northrup and passed away...

Ethel "Edie" McSwan

Ethel "Edie" McSwan

Apr 28, 2015

Ethel Marie “Edie” McSwan             A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar and Wiley resident; Ethel Marie McSwan, affectionately known to her family and friends as Edie, was held at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Pastor Troy Greer officiating. Interment followed at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section.                                                                                                         Visitation...

Carolyn Frey

Carolyn Frey

Apr 25, 2015

Carolyn J. Frey 1940 – 2015 A private memorial service for longtime Pueblo resident, formerly of Lamar, Carolyn J. Frey, will be held at a later date.  Per Carolyn’s request, cremation has taken place and there was no public visitation. Carolyn J. Frey was born on April 24, 1940 in Hartman, Colorado to Clarence E. Carr and Alberta F. (Haskell)...

Emma J. Mason

Emma J. Mason

Apr 23, 2015

Emma J. Mason           A Memorial Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Emma J. Mason was held at 4:00PM on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Steve Knobbe officiating. Mrs. Mason was born on February 12, 1932 at Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Ercell and Mary Jane (Parks) Cook and passed away on April 23, 2015 at...

Bonifacio Hernandez

Bonifacio Hernandez

Apr 23, 2015

Bonifacio “The Jerky Guy” Hernandez          A Funeral Mass for Wiley resident Bonifacio Hernandez was held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 30, 2015 with Reverend Charlie Sena as celebrant. A Rosary Service for Mr. Hernandez was held prior to the Mass at 9:30 AM with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. Both services were held at the St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of...

Mary Ring

Mary Ring

Apr 22, 2015

Mary D. Ring Services are pending in Georgia for Lamar resident Mary D. Ring. Mary was born on March 16, 1959 at Gruebemessel, Germany to Christel Kilian and passed away on April 22, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center at the age of 56. She is preceded in death by her father. Mary is survived by her children, Johnny (Tanya) Ring...