Tom Whatley

November 21, 1957 - November 27, 2015

Tommy Alfonso (Masso) Whatley, 58, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, November 27th, while in the company of family members, at his residence. . Tommy was born in La Junta, CO on November 21, 1957, a son of the late Priscilla Whatley. Tom attended schools in La Junta, CO. He was the husband of Margaret (Martinez) Whatley, they were married on November 2, 1999 in Rocky Ford, CO. He retired from ATSFN Railroad La Junta, CO, retiring in 1993. After retirement from the railroad he went into home and commercial construction. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, Rocky Ford, CO. He is survived by his wife Margaret of the home; Daughter Monique Lopez (Matt Vasquez), of Pueblo, CO; Daughter Crystal (Julio) Hernandez, of Pueblo, CO; Sister Joanne Martinez, of Pueblo, CO; Sister Phyllis (Art) Wissar, of La Junta, CO; Sister Nancy Whatley, of La Junta, CO; Sister-in-law Patricia Whatley, of La Junta, CO; Brother Danny Whatley, of Rocky Ford, CO; Brother Dave (Nancy) Whatley, of La Junta, CO; Brother Jim (Toni) Whatley, of La Junta, CO. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Kyra, Brylee, Shyann, Matthew, Tristyn. Tom was preceded in death by his Mother; Grandparents; Alfonso & Mary Whatley; Sister: Carol Whatley; 4 Brothers: Lawrence, Freddie, Rick & Abe Whatley. A Rosary service will be recited on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peters Catholic Church, Rocky Ford, CO, at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 4th, with Fr. Paul Ekeh officiating. A Visitation will be on Thursday from 2-4 PM at Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Rocky Ford, CO. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.

SERVICES

Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, December 4, 2015 10:30 AM

St. Peters Catholic Church

1209 Swink Av.

Rocky Ford, Colorado 81067

Rosary will be on Thursday, Dec . 3 at 6:00 PM.