Larna Mae Sowards Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Larna Mae Sowards of La Jara, Colorado, born in Manassa, Colorado, who passed away on December 3, 2022 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Larna Mae Sowards to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard Darnall and Phoebe Bailey Darnall; her husband William "Bill" Winfield Sowards; her brother Will Darnall; and her grandson Mark Sowards.

She is survived by: her children, Virgnia "Ginger" Goris (Jim) of Phoenix, AZ, Sherri Gasperetti (Albert) of Pueblo, CO, Cindy DePriest (James) of Manassa, CO, Ed Sowards (Dana) of Antonito, CO and Kip Sowards (Rebekah) of La Jara, CO; and her sister Barbara "Bobbie" Orton (Roy) of Monte Vista, CO. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.