Las Animas Resident Stephaine Vickery Dies, Family Announces

Stephaine Dawn Vickery, 58, of Las Animas passed away at her home on December 10, 2025 surrounded by family. Born July 20, 1967 in Amarillo, Texas, Vickery is survived by her daughters Sarai Thomas of Commerce City and Kaylie Thomas of Pueblo, and by five grandchildren Lanea, Sophie, Gabriella, Lydia, and Adalicia. She was preceded in death by her husband Brent Vickery and by her grandson Alejandro Gallegos.

Family members listed Marilyn Redden of Las Animas as her mother and Robert Lee as her father, along with siblings and her dog Bougie. The obituary notes Vickery faced illness with resilience and maintained a strong presence with family and friends through that period.

Vickery was described as having a warm personality and a range of interests that connected her to many in Las Animas County. She enjoyed cooking, thrift store treasure hunting, rodeos, fishing, travel to Mexico, and spending time outdoors. Those pursuits helped shape social ties that extended across generations and communities in the county.

The death of a locally rooted figure such as Vickery touches a broad circle given her family connections across the region and her active interests in community life. For many residents, the loss underscores the importance of family networks and informal community supports in rural counties where social life centers on local events and shared pastimes.

Arrangements are being handled by Johnson Romero Funeral Home. Family members and neighbors seeking information on services or ways to honor Vickery are advised to contact the funeral home directly for details. The community response in the coming days will likely include private remembrances and gatherings that reflect her life and ties to Las Animas County.