A memorial service for former Lamar resident, currently of La Junta, Ryan Axtell will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating.

Ryan was born March 7, 1984, at Eads to Gary and Sandy (Dwyer) Axtell, and passed away December 26, 2022, at his home in La Junta at the age of 38.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Evelyn and Manly Axtell.

Ryan is survived by his children, Jaiden, Aiden and Zaiden Axtell of the family home in La Junta; wife, Jessica Axtell of the family home in La Junta; parents, Gary and Sandy Axtell of Oakley, Kansas, and siblings, Tiffany Satra and Amanda Axtell, both of Lamar. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Lorraine (Mike) Bupp of Wichita, Kansas, and Don (Deb) Dwyer of Kit Carson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family and a host of friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Peacock Funeral Home.