David Hans Busch
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...
Damon Jeffrey Billinger
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...
Kazunari Ashida
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...
Cecilia Gonzales
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...
Ronald Alan Martinez
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...
Juan Preciado Correa
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...
Dorothy May Massingill
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...
Josephine "Josie" R Green
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...
George Franklin Russell
Sep 24, 2022
George Franklin Russell of Las Animas passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Las Animas at the age of 86. George was born in San Rafael, California to Charles and Marie Russell. George enjoyed reading his bible, going to church at St. Mary's Catholic Church, taking walks and visiting with his grandchildren.
George is survived by...
Debra Schmidt
Sep 21, 2022
Debra Schmidt, long time resident of Rocky Ford, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Pike's Peak Hospice Center in Colorado Springs. Known by family and friends as Deb, she was born in Washington, D.C., but came to Colorado as an infant.
Deb attended Rocky Ford schools and graduated valedictorian of her class in 1967. She...
Allen Maynard Cutsforth
Sep 8, 2022
A legend has passed. Allen M. Cutsforth, 84, died September 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife Patricia and his children Quinn and Kellen in Rocky Ford. The Celebration of Life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 24 at the Rocky Ford High School gymnasium with Pastor Solomon Adams officiating. The family asks that those attending wear Rocky Ford...
Evan Curtis Rodriguez
Sep 1, 2022
Evan Curtis Rodriguez was born April 21, 1994, to Laura and Keith Rodriguez in La Junta. Evan attended Manzanola Elementary School and the Pueblo School District. Evan attended and graduated from IntelliTec College in Colorado Springs with a Biomedical Technology Degree. He resided in Pueblo and was 28 years of age.
Evan was a sweet sensitive man...
Donald Lee Williams
Aug 28, 2022
Donald Lee Williams, son of Arthur Reed and Mable Baxter Williams, was born on September 20th, 1927. Fresh out of Rocky Ford High School, Don was recruited in the Army and was in the ASA Army Security Agency working in the Code Breakers unit, now called NSA. He attended CU (Colorado) and graduated from NU (Nebraska) Dental College in...
Howard Clarence Meadows
Aug 24, 2022
Howard Clarence Meadows Jr. ,64, of Olney Springs went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24,2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 21,1958 to Howard Clarence Meadows Sr and Frances M. (Shepherd) Meadows in Pueblo, Colorado.
Howard grew up in Olney Springs, CO. He married Lisa May...
Maria Agida Ruth Montoya
Aug 22, 2022
Ruth Montoya, 92, of Rocky Ford, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022, while in the company of her sons and daughters, in the comfort of her home.
Ruth was born on January 3, 1930, in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico to Fidel and Aguida Lopez. She married John B. Montoya on July 9, 1951, in Raton, NM....
Cheryl Richert
Aug 18, 2022
Cheryl Richert of Rocky Ford passed away at her home on August 18, 2022 at the age of 64. Cheryl was born in Rocky Ford to John and Marjorie Richert.
Cheryl was a kind person with a good heart, who loved and cared for animals all of her life. She was known as the "pet lady". She...
Peter James Espinoza
Aug 17, 2022
Pete Espinoza of Rocky Ford passed away on August 17, 2022 at his home at the age of 61. Pete was born in Rocky Ford to Joe and Suzy Espinoza. He graduated from Pueblo County High School. Pete liked to go camping and fishing. He also enjoyed going off-roading and riding scooters. Pete was a Broncos fan and loved...
Judy Inez Williams
Aug 16, 2022
Judy Inez Williams of Manzanola passed away on August 16, 2022 at her home at the age of 75. Judy was born in Denver to Oliver and Laura Smith.
Judy was loved for her big heart, especially when it came to family. She loved tending her gardens and all of her birds. Judy always valued precious time...
Larry Wayne Reeves
Aug 8, 2022
Larry Wayne Reeves, 64 of Ordway unexpectedly passed away on the morning of Monday, August 8, 2022, from sudden cardiac arrest. Born in Austin, TX to Jack and Dorothy Reeves. Larry graduated from Crowley County High School in 1977. Meeting in January of 1988, he wasted no time marrying his beloved wife, Cheryl L. (Hitchcock) Reeves on November 12,...
George Donald Grasmick
Aug 5, 2022
George "Don" Grasmick, 80 of Rocky Ford, Colorado died Friday, August 5th, 2022, at Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, Colorado.
Don was born on September 7th, 1941, in Rocky Ford to George and Vivian (Corf) Grasmick. Don was born and raised in Rocky Ford where he worked on the family Farm. While serving his Country in...
