All Entries in the "Churches" Category
Bill McCaslin…August 22, 1933 – September 15, 2012
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Bill McCaslin will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 20, 2012, at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery, Veteran’s Section under the auspices of the Lamar VFW Post #3621 and the American Legion Post #71. Visitation […]
Local First Responders Given Show of Appreciation
First Responders and fallen alike were honored and remembered in Lamar in three ceremonies this past Tuesday, September 11 on the 11th anniversary of the destruction of the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City. A memorial flag raising ceremony was conducted for the victims of the 9/11 attacks at the Lamar […]
Clyde D. Warn…February 7, 1925 – September 2, 2012
A Celebration of Life for lifelong Lamar resident Clyde D. Warn will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 6, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment with full military honors will be held at Fairmount Cemetery under the auspices of the Lamar V.F.W. Post #3621 […]
Josephine I. Swenson…January 31, 1924 – September 1, 2012
A Memorial Celebration for former longtime Lamar resident Josephine Irene Swenson will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday September 8, 2012 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Reverend Ramon Robledo officiating the service. A private family interment will be held at Fairmount Cemetery prior to the memorial service at the church. In following Jo’s […]
Phillip “Phil” Forney…September 8, 1942 – August 30, 2012
A Funeral Liturgy for longtime Lamar teacher, counselor and coach, Phil Forney will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar with Deacon Allan Medina officiating. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the Liturgy at 9:30 AM. A Rite […]
Betty J. Entz…December 18, 1943 – August 31, 2012
A Memorial Celebration for Lamar resident Betty J. Entz will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Harold Bohl of the Lamar First Southern Baptist Church officiating. Betty was born on December 18, 1943 at Eads, Colorado to Clarence J. and Bobbie L. (Cox) Weber […]
Public Invited to 9/11 First Responder Tribute
Voices of Southeast Colorado and Voces Unidas are co-sponsoring an afternoon gathering of the community for a special tribute to area first responders. The public is invited to the north steps of the Prowers County Courthouse at 5:30pm on Tuesday, September 11, in memory of those first responders who came to our nation’s aid during […]
Anita Adame-Hernandez…October 12, 1917 – August 8, 2012
A Funeral Liturgy for lifetime Lamar resident, Anita Adame-Hernandez, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar. A rosary service will be held prior to the Liturgy at 9:30AM also at the Church. Deacon Henry Wertin will preside over […]
Joyce I. Grice…September 14, 1938 – July 31, 2012
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Joyce I. Grice will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Reverend Dave Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section. Per Joyce’s request there will be no public viewing. Mrs. Grice was born on […]
St. Frances of Rome in Holly Has a New Parish Facility
St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church, Holly, is experiencing the blessings of a growing Parish community. The Parish recently sold its rectory and has purchased the former Colorado East Bank and Trust building located on Main Street. As the new location is renovated, it will provide the Parish with much needed space. The rectory served […]
Anthony Moldenhauer Newest Holly Board Trustee
The Holly Board of Trustees became complete during the monthly meeting, Wednesday, July 11, with the approval of Anthony Moldenhauer’s letter of interest to serve on the town board. The board meeting was postponed a week due to the July 4 holiday, and Moldenhauer was administered his oath of office at the outset of […]
Lamar Teen Center Moving to Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School, vacant for the past year, will host the students from Project HOPE from the Lamar Teen Center beginning next month. The two story building on East Elm Street sees about 75 to 90 young students each day after school, according to HOPE director, Lori Hammer. She said she’s, “very excited and a […]
Jerry Kilpatrick…March 31, 1942 – July 8, 2012
A Memorial Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Jerry Kilpatrick will be held at a later date. Per Jerry’s request cremation will take place and there will be no public visitation. Jerry was born on March 31, 1942 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Ernest W. Kilpatrick and Garnette Mae George-Kilpatrick and departed this […]
Maria C. Sena…July 8, 1931 – June 29, 2012
Maria C. Sena 1931-2012 Valley Memorial-Lamar A Mass of Christian Burial for Lamar, Colorado resident, Maria Sena will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar, CO. A rosary/scripture service will be at 9:30 A.M. Father Charles Sena will be […]
Letter to the Editor – Thank You, In Memory
Thank you to all our friends and relatives for all the food, flowers and the memorial contributions, as well as all the prayers to help us through our difficult and trying time for beloved mother. We also want to thank Lamar Hospice and Peacock Funeral Home. ” Shadows fall, and life becomes so difficult to […]