Obituary Listing

Jan 6, 2023

Mario D. Montez passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the age of 65. Mario was born on February 9, 1957, in Pueblo to Tomas and Estella Montez. Mario worked as a route driver for Meadow Gold Dairies for 28 years. He recently retired in August of 2022. Mario was active in city league basketball and volleyball...

Jan 2, 2023

Norma Austin passed away on January 2, 2023. She was 79. Norma was born February 26, 1943 in Hot Springs, New Mexico. Norma enjoyed the mountains and researching genealogy of her family.

Norma is survived by her husband of 63 years, AT Austin, 3 children; NaVata (Mike) Stanton, Lanita (Jared) Hollis and Travis (Jennifer) Austin, 7 grandchildren,...

Dec 29, 2022

Loretta Ann Lancaster, of Ordway, passed away on December 29, 2022 at her home at the age of 62. Loretta was born May 31, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri. Loretta enjoyed doing crafts and sewing. She liked to cook and loved milk. Loretta also enjoyed music and loved her dogs.

Loretta is survived by her husband Nylin...

Dec 24, 2022

Colleen Ann Ketchum (Frazier) 48 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2022 at her home in Ordway. Colleen was born in Pueblo, CO on May 16, 1974 to Victoria Prater (McGrath) and Lou Frazier. Colleen was married to the love of her life Dennis Andrew Ketchum of Ordway, CO on October 31, 2013....

Dec 23, 2022

Mildredjeane "Midge" Swink of Rocky Ford passed away in Rocky Ford on December 23, 2022 at the age of 98. Midge was born in Pueblo on February 20, 1924 to Olen and Helen Fisher. She grew up in Pueblo and graduated from Centennial High School. She married Jerre Swink on November 28, 1945 and raised her family in Rocky...

Dec 23, 2022

Dec 11, 2022

JoAnn was the kind of person who shared delicious meals with family, friends and those in need. Her cheese lasagna with meatballs was a crowd favorite. During the holidays, she was known for spending weeks baking and freezing cookies and breads to be attractively arranged on platters which were given to friends, neighbors, and family at Christmas. Her creative...

Dec 8, 2022

Eileen Estrada passed away unexpectedly on December 8, at the age of 71 in the comfort of her own home. She enjoyed outings with friends and family, talking to friends and family on the phone, praying, embroidering, playing solitaire and doing crossword puzzles, watching telenovelas, going shopping, and cooking for her family and especially making fudge.

She...

Dec 3, 2022

Stella E. Gauna passed away on Saturday, December 3rd in Rocky Ford. Stella was born in Segundo to Manuel and Beatrice Suazo. They moved to Rocky Ford where she grew up in the area. Stella married Albert Gauna and they had 2 children. Stella was a hard worker, she worked as a caretaker at Pioneer Memorial Hospital and then...

Dec 2, 2022

Mary Lou (Nelson) Stephen, 84, passed away on Dec 2 at Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs. Mary Lou was born in Pueblo on Dec 8, 1937 to Louis John and Marie (Beck) Nelson.

Mary Lou attended Fowler schools. After high school, she married Andrew L Russell on June 21, 1954. They were blessed with 5 children....

Dec 1, 2022

Toby DeHerrera, "Pal", went home Thursday, December 1st, 2022. Toby was born August 8th, 1957 to Toby and Frances DeHerrera. Toby worked several jobs and had many hobbies, but he was always a cowboy at heart. He was a collector of many great avid treasures. He loved his family dearly. He loved his special pets; Max, Molly, and Bill....

Nov 28, 2022

Christobal (Chris) Eloy Lucero Obituary

July 20, 1938 – November 28, 2022

This is a story of Christobal (Chris) Eloy Lucero. To his family, he was referred to as our Superman, our Man of Steel, and our hero – he was our very beloved "Papa". To the people of the town of Rocky Ford, Chris...

Nov 23, 2022

David Busch of Rocky Ford passed away on November 23, 2022 at his home at the age of 48. David was born in San Manuel, AZ to Delores and Wolfgang Busch. David lived in Phoenix and used to go to the NASCAR races. He enjoyed playing video games. He enjoyed being outdoors and going hiking, spending time at the...

Nov 12, 2022

Damon Jeffrey Billinger of Rocky Ford passed away in Colorado Springs at the age of 54. Damon was born in Gardena, California to Conni and Vernon Billinger. He grew up in California and loved to watch sports, always rooting for the Dodgers, Raiders and Lakers. He was an excellent bicyclist and would ride his bike all over. He enjoyed...

Nov 11, 2022

Our beloved Kazunari Ashida, 86, departed this life on Friday November 11, 2022, in Ordway, Colorado.

He was born on September 3, 1936, to Eiroku and Toki Ashida in Ordway, Colorado. He graduated from Crowley High School in 1954. Kazu went on to serve in the U.S. Army in Korea. After his service, he graduated from Adams...

Nov 7, 2022

Cecilia Gonzales of Ordway passed away in Colorado Springs on Monday, November 7, 2022 at the age of 91. Cecilia was born in Sugar City to Frank and Antonette Reil. She married Albino Gonzales and they raised their family in Ordway. Cecilia was an active member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ordway. She was an active member of...

Nov 2, 2022

Ron Martinez, 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 2nd. Ron was born on March 16, 1958 to Joe and Alice Martinez. After graduating from Rocky Ford High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Cynthia, on August 29th, 1977 and they were inseparable ever after. Ron worked as a maintenance man, mechanic, corrections officer, and other odd jobs. He...

Oct 26, 2022

Juan Preciado Correa of Rocky Ford passed away in Colorado Springs at the age of 77 on October 26, 2022. Juan was born in Zacatecas, Mexico to Salvador and Maria Preciado. Juan was a very caring man and was always willing to help everyone out. He would give you anything you needed. Juan enjoyed traveling, fishing, sitting in the...

Oct 23, 2022

Dorothy May Massingill of Colorado Springs, formerly of Ordway passed away on Sunday, October 23rd in Colorado Springs. Dorothy was born in Ellsworth, KS to Frank and Rose Truhlar. She married her husband Ken Massingill and they started a family. In the mid 60's they moved their family to Ordway where they lived. Dorothy loved to garden and took...

Oct 13, 2022

Josephine "Josie" Green passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Rocky Ford. She was born on March 22, 1943 in La Junta, Colorado to Jess and Bessie Pantoya. She was the third of five children: Eva, Barbara, Josephine, Junior, and Frank Pantoya.

Josie was a hairdresser for many years. She also worked for her sister, in...