OBITUARIES

Luke Loflin

Luke Loflin

Aug 27, 2024

Luke Russell Loflin

 Luke Russell Loflin was born November 15, 1996 in Johnson City, Kansas to Lance and Kelli Loflin. He was little brother to Shelby and Alyssa Loflin and big brother to Jadyn Schmidt. Luke was taken from this earth after a tragic car accident at age 27. Luke’s life here on earth may seem to some as being way...

Lynn Eirhart

Lynn Eirhart

Aug 26, 2024

Lynn Eirhart

 A remembrance of life for longtime Lamar resident, Lynn Eirhart will be held at a later date.

Lynn was born on November 16, 1951 at Chicago, Illinois to Virgil and Helen (Higgins) Eirhart and passed away on August 26, 2024 at her home in Lamar at the age of 72.

 She is preceded in death by her parents, two sons Michael...

Wayne Rife

Wayne Rife

Aug 23, 2024

John Wayne Rife

 A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, John Wayne Rife will be held at a later date.

 John was born on June 28, 1953 at Lamar, Colorado to John B. and Wildie (Lamborn) Rife and passed away on August 23, 2024 at his home in Lamar with his family by his side at the age of 71.

 He is preceded...

Patsy Ann Smith

Patsy Ann Smith

Aug 19, 2024

Patsy Ann Smith

 A memorial celebration for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Longwood, Florida resident Patsy Smith will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, September 06, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Fred Bozeman and Roger Smith co-officiating. 

 

 Patsy was born on March 17, 1934 at Lamar, Colorado to Millard B. and Anna (Bissett) Helsel and passed away on August...

Dan Sniff

Dan Sniff

Aug 12, 2024

Dan H. Sniff 

Dan Harry Sniff, 91, passed away peacefully August 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. Dan was born December 21, 1932, to Emmett Lyle Sniff and Ruby Augusta Kepp. He spent his childhood in rural Bent County with his parents and younger siblings, Don (Bub) and Bonnie. Upon graduating from Bent County High School (McClave) in 1950, he enrolled...

Andy McCracken

Andy McCracken

Aug 11, 2024

      A celebration of life for lifelong Eads, Colorado resident, Andrew Douglas McCracken, affectionately known to his family and friends as Andy, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Kiowa County Community Building at the Kiowa County Fairgrounds in Eads, Colorado with Pastor Lane Gooden and Debbie Gooden co-officiating. Interment will follow at...

Catherine Ann Buxton

Catherine Ann Buxton

Aug 10, 2024

Catherine Ann Buxton

 A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Catherine Ann Buxton, affectionately known to her family and friends as Cathy, will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. A private family Rite of committal will be held after the service.

 

 Cathy was born on April 28, 1948...

Antonio George Benabides

Antonio George Benabides

Aug 5, 2024

Antonio George Benabides

 A mass of Christian burial for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident Antonio George Benabides, affectionately known to his family and friends as George, will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the St, Frances de Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Leonardo Ayuyao’S.S.S. as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to...

Cora Schwanz

Cora Schwanz

Jul 27, 2024

Cora Schwanz

 A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Cora Schwanz will be held on Wednesday, August 07, 2024 at 1:00PM at the Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Thomas Barton of the Grace Lutheran Church officiating.

 

 Visitation for Cora will be held prior to the graveside service at Peacock Family Chapel on Wednesday, August 07, 2024 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM.

 

 Cora was born...

Edna Wertz

Edna Wertz

Jul 25, 2024

Edna Wertz

 

 A celebration of life for longtime McClave, Colorado resident, Edna Wertz will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Darren Stroh of the Lamar First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado. 

 

 Edna was born on October 9, 1933 in Illinois to William Sherman...

Tamara Sue Mata

Tamara Sue Mata

Jul 21, 2024

Tamara Sue “Tammy” Mata

 A come and go celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Tamara Sue Mata, affectionately known to her family and friends as Tammy, will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Wiley Community Center.

 

 Tammy was born on February 11, 1963 at Twin Falls, Idaho to Larry Dean and...

Robert "Rob" Brown

Robert "Rob" Brown

Jul 20, 2024

Robert Allen “Rob” Brown

 A come and go celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Robert Allen Brown, affectionately known to his family and friends as Rob, will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 1:00PM until 4:00PM at the Lamar Eagle’s.

 Per Rob’s request cremation has taken place.

 Rob was born on March 23, 1957 at Denver, Colorado to Robert...

Chris Choat

Chris Choat

Jul 20, 2024

A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Granada, Colorado, resident Chris Choat will be held at 10:00AM on Friday July 26, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Faith First Family Church officiating.

  Per Chris’ request cremation will take place.

 Chris was born on June 29, 1954 to Vernon L. Choat and Dixie (Lochman) Choat...

Bennie F. Shumate

Bennie F. Shumate

Jul 16, 2024

Bennie F. Shumate

 A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado, resident Bennie F. Shumate will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount cemetery with full Military Honors under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and American Legion posts.

 

 Visitation for Bennie will be...

Michael Rohlman

Michael Rohlman

Jul 13, 2024

A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Michael Rohlman, will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel. The service will be followed by inurnment of ashes at Fairmount Cemetery and a celebration of life luncheon at a location to be announced. Michael “Mike” Rohlman, 72, was born on April 24, 1952 to Fred...

George W. Frans

George W. Frans

Jul 9, 2024

  A memorial celebration of life for Longtime Lamar, Colorado resident George W. Frans will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel.

  Per George’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no visitation.

  George was born on November 05, 1950 at Monte Vista, Colorado to Harvey and Margaret (Walthrup) Frans and...

Felix P. Gonzales

Felix P. Gonzales

Jul 8, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Lamar resident, Felix P. Gonzales will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the St. Francis de Sales/ Our lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Kenny Joe Palingayans'S.S.S. as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM with Deacon Allan Median reciting. Interment will...

John Gonzales Jr.

John Gonzales Jr.

Jul 3, 2024

John Gonzales, Jr.

 A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, John Gonzales, Jr. will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Inurnment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar.

 John was born on March 12, 1955 at Lamar, Colorado to Juan and Antonia (Hernandez) Gonzales and passed away on July 3, 2024 at his...

Kenneth "Kenny" Jameson

Kenneth "Kenny" Jameson

Jun 30, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” Jameson 

A celebration of life memorial service for former Brawley, California, Granada and Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Casa Grande, Arizona Kenneth (Kenny) David Jameson will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 03, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado. 

Per...

John Arzola Navarrete

John Arzola Navarrete

Jun 27, 2024

John Arzola Navarrete

 A celebration of life for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Hugo, Colorado resident John Arzola Navarrete will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, July 08, 2024 at the Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Jesus Christ Church with Pastor Jose Varela Roman officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar.

 

 Visitation will be held from 2:00PM...