Delfido Medina
Sep 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
Sep 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
Aug 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
Aug 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.
Aug 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
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 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...
Justin David Martinez
Jun 30, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Justin David Martinez, who passed away on June 30, 2026, at the age of 38.
Justin was the beloved son of David Martinez and Loretta (Lori) Martinez of Thornton. He is survived by his sister, Mariah Curnow and her husband, Jake Curnow, of Thornton, and by his cherished nephew, Caleb...
Jane Quiroz Balderas
Jun 29, 2026
Jane Quiroz Balderas
July 20, 1952 – June 29, 2026
Jane Quiroz Balderas of Uvalde, TX passed away in Uvalde on June 29, 2026 at the age of 73.
Jane is survived by her 6 children: Marybelle Quiroz, Melinda Quiroz Dupnik, Dora Elia Balderas, Delmira Ibarra, Thelma Balderas, Tomas Balderas, 13 grandchildren: Genovera Guerrero, Sandra Guerrero, Jesus Guerrero, Jeremiah Balderas, Julio Ibarra, Jr.,...
Talbot Enyart Allumbaugh
Jun 29, 2026
Talbot “Tobe” Enyart Allumbaugh, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026 at his home in Sugar City surrounded by his wife, son, and sister.
Born on July 11, 1946, in La Junta Tobe lived a remarkable life defined by hard work, determination, and a deep love for his family. He approached every endeavor with focus and purpose, earning the...
Virginia Karlene Scofield
Jun 26, 2026
Virginia Karlene Scofield of Colorado Springs, formerly of Rocky Ford, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Colorado Springs at the age of 85. Virginia Karlene Pitt was born April 1, 1941 in Kansas City, KS to Karl Buford Pitt and Addie Virginia (Ayles) Pitt. In 1951 Karlene was adopted by her step-dad, Hershel Cleaveland Yeargan, Jr. of La...
Jose Salud Ramos
Jun 10, 2026
Jose Salud Ramos, a cherished son, brother, and uncle, was born on November 5, 1991, in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico. He passed away peacefully at home with his family in Rocky Ford, on June 10, 2026. His family is going to miss him very much.
Jose was a graduate of Rocky Ford High School and was known throughout his life for his...
Linda Kay Lindt
Jun 3, 2026
Linda Kay Lindt of Ordway passed away peacefully at Parkview Hospital on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the age of 79. Linda was born in Las Animas to John and Mildred Lusk. Linda met the love of her life in 1961, and they were married on December 8, 1963. They spent a wonderful 59 years together. Linda spent her life...
