Jeffery William Black
December 13, 2023
Jeffery William Black, Jr., 95, passed away December 13, 2023 in Fowler. He was born October 16, 1928 to Jeffery, Sr. and Sara (Brunia) Black in Eureka, CA where his family went to get what was called a grub stake. The family returned to the Fowler area where he spent the rest of his life. He attended school in...
Dorene Sue Pool
December 13, 2023
Dorene Sue Pool went to the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Savior on December 13, 2023 in Chandler Arizona. She was born on January 24, 1960 to Fletcher M. Pool and Joyce E. Pool of Grand Prairie, Texas. At the age of one, her family moved to Colorado where she went to school and her love of music...
June M Hodgs
December 4, 2023
June Hodgs 88 of Pueblo went to be with the Lord December 4th 2023. She was born June 4th 1935 to Ernest and Norma Denham. June grew up in Fowler and raised her seven children there. She worked at the Fowler Nursing home until she moved to Pueblo in 1989. She was a CNA for over forty years.
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John Delbert Ring
December 1, 2023
A son, a husband, a father, a golden soul. Born on June, 2 1942 has not left us but has blessed us with his love, care, and knowledge on December 1, 2023. John Delbert Ring was a loyal, loving and honorable man to his wife Kit M Ring and an inspiration and caring father to his daughter Kaitlan A...
Carlos Reynaldo Gonzales
November 13, 2023
It is with immense sadness that we announce that Carlos Reynaldo Gonzales entered into eternal rest on 13 November 2023 surrounded by his beloved children. He was 91. He was a beloved partner to Brenda, a cherished father and the best grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather to many. Carlos, affectionately known as "Popo" to his grandchildren, was born on 13...
Jarold B Sitton
November 12, 2023
Jarold "Jerry" B. Sitton of Rocky Ford passed away on November 12, 2023 at the age of 85 in Fowler. Jerry was born in La Junta to Bert and Leola Sitton. He married the love of his life, Donna Reid, in 1956. He worked for the railroad all his adult life until retirement, mainly in engineering for the signal...
Frank G Aragon
November 5, 2023
Frank G. Aragon, of Rocky Ford entered his eternal rest on November 5, 2023, in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 91. He was born on September 24, 1932, in Anton Chico, N.M. to Miguel Cruz and Adela G. Aragon of Anton Chico, N.M. Frank worked as a Campaign Foreman and Night Watchman for American Crystal Sugar Factory, he...
Peggy Ann Meyer
November 3, 2023
Peggy Ann Meyer, 71, of Rocky Ford passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home. Peggy was born to Dorwin and Leatha Sparks. The family moved around when she was growing up. She graduated from Castle Park High School in Chula Vista, California in 1970. Peggy met Chuck Meyer and they were married on August 5, 1976, in...
Joaquin Miguel Robles Granados
November 2, 2023
Joaquin Miguel Robles Granados, 65, of Rocky Ford, died unexpectedly on Nov. 2, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Aug. 16, 1958 to Esteban and Angela Robles in Valle de Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico. Joaquin was a loving, caring person, always there to lend a helping hand— very outgoing, starting conversations, telling stories, and...
Helen Louise Smith
November 1, 2023
Helen Walters Smith of Fowler died at Fowler Health Care Center on November 1, 2023, where she had been a resident for some time. She was born in Sugar City on April 21, 1930, first daughter of Cyrus 'Sox' Walters and Frances Hambleton Walters. Family was later joined by Lola Lu, Bea and Jeanne. She graduated from Sugar City...
Rudolph Frederick Meyers
October 30, 2023
Rudolph Frederick Meyers Jr. was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on May 12th,1953, to Rudolph Fredrick Meyers Sr. and Doris Ruth Reckner. Rudy lived in Pennsylvania until he moved to Denver, shortly before his 8th birthday in 1961. Rudy was the eldest of four children. He had a brother named Ted and two sisters Daunice and Lisa. From a very...
Shirley Anne Jones
October 30, 2023
Shirley Jones, age 81, of Ordway, passed away on October 30, 2023, in Pueblo. She was born on April 20, 1942, in Salida at her grandparents home. She is survived by her daughter Sheri Logan (David) of Bayard, NE, her son John Jones of Huntsville, AR, her sister Jean Carr of Pueblo, as well as three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren,...
Nancy Anne Steir
October 25, 2023
Nancy Anne Steir, died unexpectedly October 25, 2023 at her home of residence in Rocky Ford. She was born at a Naval Hospital, North Island, San Diego, California on February 14, 1944. Nancy graduated from Rocky Ford High School, Class of 1962. She was involved in band (saxophone), twirling, and was a member of The Melonettes. She taught tap...
Evelyn Jane Van Galder
October 23, 2023
Evelyn Jane Van Galder, 82, of Rocky Ford, passed away October 23, 2023 at Fowler Health Care.
Evelyn was born in Olney Springs to Armor and Audrey (Brandon) Cochran on November 25, 1940. After graduating from Olney Springs High School, she went on to earn a degree in Hair Styling and
Cosmetology at Hollywood Beauty...
Jerry Cuba Terrell
October 23, 2023
Jerry C. Terrell of Fowler passed away on October 23, 2023 at the age of 81 in Fowler with his beloved Dottie by his side. Jerry was born in Lawton, OK to Johnny and Alma Terrell. He grew up in Lawton, OK and after high school joined the Army National Guard. He met his wife Dottie in Colorado Springs,...
Nancy Marie Reed
October 23, 2023
Nancy Reed of Swink, formerly of Sugar City, passed away on October 23, 2023 at the age of 62 at her home. Nancy was born in La Junta to Charles and Ruth Watkins. Nancy was a cook at Crowley County School for 19 years. She also worked at Crowley County Correctional Facility as a kitchen supervisor. She met Neal...
Merrill Craig
October 21, 2023
Merrill Craig, 95, passed away on October 21, 2023 at Fowler Healthcare Nursing Home. Born January 5, 1928 in Rocky Ford, to the late Evangeline (Hauck) and George Arlington Blotz.
Ms. Craig's family has Rocky Ford roots dating back to its original settlement south of the Arkansas River. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School and earned...
Larry Lusk
September 21, 2023
Larry Dale Lusk (Pa to his family) was born November 18, 1940, in a farmhouse north of Swink to Roy and Hazel (Cummings) Lusk. He lived in the same house all his growing-up years with his two older brothers Wayne and Dean. He attended school in Swink and graduated in 1958. Larry graduated from Otero Junior College in 1961....
Solomon Santistevan
September 18, 2023
Solomon Santistevan, Jr. of Rocky ford passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the age of 66 in La Junta. Solomon was born in Rocky Ford to Solomon and Abelina Santistevan. He attended school in Rocky Ford, then he joined the Army. Solomon loved to fish and also played in pool leagues.
Solomon is survived by...
Berna Gomez
September 15, 2023
Bernabe "Berna" Montanez Gomez
June 11, 1926 - September 15, 2023
"We are because you were"
In the early morning hours of September 15 in Rocky Ford, Berna was called home by her Heavenly Father. She was 97 years old. Berna was born in Dawson, NM on June 11, 1926 to Francisco &...
