Yoyo was an avid Broncos fan and she loved WWE Wrestling. She loved listening to her Michael Jackson CDs. She loved dancing to Mexican music as well as western music.

Yolanda is survived by her sisters, Gloria (Joe) Gonzales of Tucson, AZ, Rebecca Jiron of Colorado Springs, CO, Luz Rael of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Ruben (Esther) Rael of La Junta, CO; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Yolanda is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy & Victoria Rael; brothers, Leroy Rael, Jr. and Antonio “Wisk” Rael; nephews, David Jr. and Kenneth Victor Reynolds.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish in La Junta on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with Father Dennis Mary Dugan of Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish officiating. Inurnment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in La Junta.

Yoyo was loved by many and will be greatly missed. The family requests privacy during this time.

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Perez & Peacock Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Service Schedule

Rosary

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

9:30 - 10:00 am (Mountain time)

Our Lady of Guadalupe/ St. Patrick Parish

202 Lincoln Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050

 

Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Starts at 10:00 am (Mountain time)

Our Lady of Guadalupe/ St. Patrick Parish

202 Lincoln Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050

 

Graveside Service

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

11:00 - 11:30 am (Mountain time)

Calvary Cemetery

402 Potter Drive, La Junta, CO 81050