Krista Rene Franklin

August 5, 1972 - January 31, 2017

Krista Rene Franklin, 44, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, January 31st, unexpectedly at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo. Krista was born in San Diego, CA on August 5, 1972, a daughter of Paul Valdez, of Rocky Ford and the late Sara (Morris) Valdez. She attended the St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO. Krista graduated from Clairemont High School in San Diego, CA and also attended Otero Junior College. Krista enjoyed reading, taking walks, singing, drinking Dr. Pepper and animals. She is survived by her Father Paul and step mother Debbie Valdez; Daughter Noelle Lozano, of Denver, CO; Daughter Racquelle Lozano, of Pueblo, CO; Daughter Taylor Lozano, of Rocky Ford, CO; Grandmother Gavina Valdez of Rocky Ford, CO; Sister Diane, wife of Greg Plunkett, of Denver, CO; Sister Julie Valdez, of Rocky Ford, CO; Sister Paula Valdez, of Denver, CO; Sister Ashlee, wife of Jonathan Stavinoha, of Columbus, TX; Brother PJ Valdez, of Rocky Ford, CO; Brother Nathan Carter, of Rome, GA; Step Sister Nikki, wife of Jason Jones, of Edmond, OK; Step Brother Noah Fridley husband of Aubrey of St. Louis, MO. Krista was preceded in death by her mother: Sara Valdez; grandparents: Francis & James "Bud" Morris; grandfather: William "Willie" Valdez; aunts: Rosita Cordova, Glenda Sweat; great aunt: Elizabeth Valdez; uncle: Joseph Valdez A Rosary Service will be recited at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 7th with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 AM both St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO with Fr. Paul Ekeh officiating. Viewing will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, February 6th at Ford-Ustick Funeral Home in Rocky Ford, CO. Inurnment will be private at a later time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.