Carol Jean Welch was born on September 4, 1950, in Raton NM, to Delbert and Annie Hibbert. She was the oldest of 2 children. She was an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, cousin, aunt, teacher, and friend. She left us too soon in the early morning hours of…
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Bob Bourke passed away on March 28th at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Co. He was the co-manager of the El Portal Hotel from 1997 till it closed as a result of a fire in 2010. Born in Brooklyn, New York Oct 18, 1948. Bob was 73, he will be dearly missed!
Peggy Jo Clareese Cook was born on April 3, 1936, to Joe and Clareese Cook in Douglas, Arizona. She began her new life on April 10, 2022, at 9:10 PM. She is survived by her son James Neil Segotta and wife Terri, daughter Cindy Segotta-Jones and husband Carlton and sons…
Carol (King) Hill, 82, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on April 1, 2022. She lived a very passionate life until her caring heart began to weaken. People enjoyed being around her fun-loving nature, especially the three children she successfully raised on her own. Gina King Kelley (spouse Joe Kelley) Karen…
James “Les” Leslie Lujan Sr. 1/18/1945 – 4/3/2022 Les was born in Trinidad, CO where he grew up on College St. with his father Roger, mother Ermelinda, brothers Eugene and Roger, and sister Jeanette. He enjoyed playing with the kids in the neighborhood and was an excellent swimmer growing up. He graduated from…
January 2, 1922 – March 29, 2022 Vicentita “Vee” Duran gained her angel wings on March 29, 2022, surrounded by family at the age of 100. She was born to Mauricio and Vicenta (Romero) Duran on January 2, 1922, in Aguilar Colorado. Vee was a devoted Catholic her whole life and looked forward…
Jennie M. Lopez age 77, of Raton, NM was called home on March 20, 2022, she was born March 15, 1945, in Raton, NM. to Florencio and Carlota Hernandez. She is survived by her husband Rufino Lopez of the home, two grandsons: Joe Lopez, Teddy Bernal (Renee), and daughter Mia, two…
Cecil Coffman, age 60 passed away from a rare and aggressive cancer on March 28, 2022. He was born on June 19, 1961, to Cora (Moulder) and Jay Coffman of Sheridan Lake CO. Cecil graduated from Plainview HS in 1979 and then attended Otero Jr College and played baseball there. In 1981,…
Kathy came into the world on July 18, 1961. She left us too soon as a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, and Nana (Nan) on March 27, 2022. She was the first daughter of Irving Sr. and Elaine P. Johnson. She was born and raised in Raton, N.M. with her…
Crisie Ann Romero was born on November 20, 1968. Born and raised in Raton, she later moved to Dallas, TX where she was married and had 3 beautiful children. After living many years in Texas, she and her children moved back to Raton, to be near family. Sadly, Crisie left…










