John Rice McKinney
October 15, 2026
John McKinney of Rocky Ford passed away in Colorado Springs on October 15, 2026 at the age of 70. John graduated from Rocky Ford High School class of 1974. While there he played football and wrestled. He was a machinist and worked at the counter for Valley Auto Parts for 44 years, where he befriended many people over the years....
Linda Gae Bryant
October 5, 2026
Linda Gae Bryant of Rocky Ford passed away at her home at the age of 62. She was born in Rocky Ford to Raymond & Patsy Bryant. Linda was a very caring person and a lot of people who knew her called her mom. She was very proud of her family, the love of her life Charlie Valencia and her...
Martha Yolanda Kesterson
October 3, 2026
Martha Yolanda (Manchego) Kesterson was born December 11, 1951 in Springer, NM to Alberto and Rafaelita (Portillo) Manchego. She went to be with the Lord on October 3rd, 2026 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo. Martha was called Marty by many. She was very active and a member of the Fowler Historical Society holding positions as board member, treasure and president,...
Mary Ellen Root
October 2, 2026
It with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Root, age 74, of Westcliffe, CO, Who departed this life on October 2nd, 2026. Mary was born in Denver to Robert & Helen (Lundien) Sprinkle on July 10th, 1952. A proud graduate of Frankfurt American High School in Germany, Class of 1970. She dedicated her life to gardening,...
Michael D Donelson
October 1, 2026
Michael “Mike” Duane Donelson, born August 16, 1954, was the kind of man you could often recognize before you ever saw his face—by his cap, his ponytail, his overalls, and, quite often, a pair of Converse sneakers.
He was the son of Carrol and Milly Donelson and brother to Lynnie and J.D. He met the love of his life, Suzanne Scott,...
Peggy Jane Schweizer-Love
September 10, 2026
Peggy Schweizer-Love, 89, of Rocky Ford, went home to be with her Lord on September 10 at Cottonwood Ridge Assisted Living Center.
She was born on September 30,1936, to Elwin Morgan and Pauline (Covalt) Morgan at their home in an area that was known as DeVine, CO, near what is now Vineland, CO. She married John Schweizer on June 21, 1953....
Delfido Medina
September 8, 2026
Delfido “Delphy” “Del” “Baby Blue” Medina of Rocky Ford became an angel on September 8, 2026. He was born January 9, 1940 in Maes, New Mexico.
He is now resting in heaven with his wife Lydia, and his son Stephen. He is survived by his daughter Elaine Medina. He will be missed by his family and many friends.
Glenn H Spriggs
September 2, 2026
Glenn H Spriggs (AKA Jim) of La Junta passed away on September 2, 2026 in Las Animas at the age of 76. Glenn was born to Earl and Emma Spriggs of Crowley County. Glenn was known as a “Jack of all trades” and a faithful follower of Christ. He will be missed by a brother, friends, including his church family.
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Carol Ruth Gause
August 30, 2026
Carol Ruth Gause of Rocky Ford passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Rocky Ford at the age of 93. Carol was born in Rocky Ford to Floyd & Edna Sanders. She grew up in Rocky Ford and graduated from Rocky Ford High School Class of 1951. Carol married Don Gause on July 3, 1952 in the Methodist Church...
Lorraine Rodriguez
August 14, 2026
Lorraine Rodriguez, 65, passed away surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous journey with cancer.
Lorraine was so much more than the illness she faced. She was a beloved wife, mother, Nana, sister, godmother, family member, and friend whose life was defined by the people she loved and the memories she created with them. Her family was at...
Theodore Gallegos, Jr.
August 8, 2026
Theodore (Teddy) Gallegos, Jr. passed away August 8, 2026, at Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs. He was born June 22, 1948, In La Junta, CO., to Theodore and Eleanor Gallegos. As a young man Teddy was very athletic and loved all sports. He particularly enjoyed baseball and track. As an adult he earned the nickname “The Coach” by family...
Robert Dean Martinez
July 30, 2026
Robert Dean Martinez of Fowler passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Pueblo at the age of 67. Bob was born in Rocky Ford to Robert & Molly Martinez. He grew up in the Denver area and graduated from Mapleton High School in Thornton in 1977. When Bob was in high school, he was active in choir and...
Judith Katherine (Gause) Bingham
July 29, 2026
Judith Katherine (Gause) Bingham
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, Judith Katherine (Gause) Bingham passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 29, 2026.
Judy was born to John Kenneth and Mildred (Hough) Gause on November 11, 1943, in La Junta, Colorado.
Judy grew up on the family farm in Rocky Ford, Colorado, where her family raised melons and alfalfa....
Raymond Virgil Coffee
July 27, 2026
Raymond “Papa” Coffee of Olney Spring passed away at his home on July 27, 2026 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family. Ray was born in Springer, NM to Glenn and Oletta Coffee. When he was in junior high school his family moved to Cañon City and He washed the bottles for the dairies in Cañon City. After...
Vaughn Thomas Ingersoll
July 27, 2026
Vaughn Thomas Ingersoll of Ordway passed away at his home at the age of 71. Vaughn was born in Denver to Herbert and Betty Ingersoll. Growing up Vaughn always wanted to be a truck driver, he earned his CDL at the age of 17. When he joined the Army he became a Large Amphibious Vehicle Driver, driving across both land...
Ronald Wayne Losey
July 24, 2026
Ronald Wayne Losey
Sunrise: November 11, 1961 - Sunset: July 24, 2026
Ronald Wayne Losey, commonly known as Ron or Ronnie to most was born on Veteran's Day, November 11, 1961, at the La Junta Mennonite Hospital to the late Wilbur "Junior" Losey and MayJane (Bond) Losey. Ronnie passed away July 24, 2026, at UC Health Memorial Central at the age of...
John E LaBrec
July 16, 2026
John Edward LaBrec was born December 20, 1947. He went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 16, 2026. John was born in Birmingham, Washington to the Albert and Marguerite (Henehan) LaBrec. He grew up in and around Chicago, IL. John served in the army and went to Viet Nam from 2/67 to 10/69 leaving with an honorable discharge. In...
Pedro Rodriguez Cordova
July 11, 2026
Pedro Rodriguez Cordova, 64, of Rocky Ford, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026 in Colorado Springs, surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 18,1962, to Isidro Rodriguez in Esperanza Cordova in Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico. He moved to Rocky Ford in the late 1980s. Pedro worked many years at Hirakata Farms where the Hirakata's became his second family. Pedro...
Sheena Maria Ochoa
July 8, 2026
Sheena Maria Ochoa, beloved daughter, mother, granddaughter, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2026, in Rocky Ford, at the age of 40. Sheena’s sudden departure leaves her family and all who knew her with hearts full of cherished memories and profound sorrow.
Born on March 9, 1986, in La Junta, Sheena was blessed with a bright spirit that illuminated...
Henry Magdaleno
July 5, 2026
John Henry Magdaleno, known as “Henry” passed away on July 5, 2026, at the Fowler Nursing Center in Fowler. Henry was 87 years old.
Born on February 8, 1939, in Rocky Ford, to Alfredo Jesus Magdaleno and Soledad (Inojas) Magdaleno. Henry lived his life boldly, honorably, respectfully and would help out even a stranger in need. Henry was a true jokester...
