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Walsenburg Obituaries

It was written by The Chieftain on September 29th, 2020 that Nelma June Williams passed away in Walsenburg, Colorado.  Williams was 101 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Nelma June's life.

It was reported by The Chieftain on September 22nd, 2020 that Lillian Garcia died in Walsenburg, Colorado.  Garcia was 78 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lillian's life.

It was reported by The Chieftain on September 9th, 2020 that Mary Louisa "Bebe" Anderson (Montoya) passed on in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Ms. Anderson was 79 years old and was born in Walsenburg, CO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mary Louisa "Bebe"'s life.

It was disclosed by Orange County Register on September 9th, 2019 that Maria Dighera (Curto) passed on in Fullerton, California.  Ms. Dighera was 95 years old and was born in Walsenburg, CO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Maria's life.

It was written by The Rio Grande Sun on March 28th, 2019 that George Theodore Mauro perished in New Mexico.  Mauro was 95 years old and was born in Walsenburg, CO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor George Theodore's life.

It was revealed by Sacramento Bee on February 12th, 2019 that Robert Donald Vallejos passed on in Sacramento, California.  Vallejos was 80 years old and was born in Walsenburg, CO.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert Donald's life.

It was reported on August 9th, 2018 that John R Prutch passed away in Quartzsite, Arizona.  Prutch was 77 years old and was born in Walsenburg, CO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John R's life.

It was disclosed by Kearney Hub on May 1st, 2018 that Gladys Laurel Kugler (White) passed on in Hastings, Nebraska.  Ms. Kugler was 86 years old and was born in Walsenburg, CO.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gladys Laurel's life.

It was reported on March 29th, 2018 that William Henry Boddy perished in Largo, Florida.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor William Henry's life.

It was written by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on February 22nd, 2017 that John F Stack passed away in Wisconsin.  Stack was 91 years old and was born in Walsenburg, CO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John F's life.

History

An estimated 500 million tons of coal was mined until a combination of corporate mergers, environmental regulations, and enforcement of mine safety regulations led to the closure of virtually all mining in the area. The city population was 4,182 at the United States Census 2000 census.

The City of Walsenburg traces its history back about 150 years. In 1876, Walsen also opened the area's first coal mine, and the development of the town was influenced for a century by coal mining in the region. The settlement was first established as La Plaza de los Leones which was named after the Leon family on the north side of the Cuchara River by Don Miguel Antonio Leon and a family named Atencio. After Fred assisted in the incorporation of the town's site, it was suggested that he be honored by formally naming the new town "Walsenburg".

The official website for the city of Walsenburg is https://www.trinidad.co.gov/.