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...
Kenneth Skinner
Aug 4, 2022
Kenneth William Skinner passed away in Rocky ford on August 4, 2022 at the age of 77. Kenneth was born in Loveland to Kenneth and Catherine Skinner. He was raised in Granby. When he was younger he enjoyed racing cars, he was an avid fisherman and hunter. He lived in Denver for a long time where he was a...
Christopher Joseph Montoya
Jul 29, 2022
Christopher J Montoya was born February 9, 1972 in Rocky Ford to Virginia and Fernando Montoya. At that point he had two older brothers and two older sisters which would be followed by two more younger sisters. Chris was raised in Fowler where he went to school and then raised his family there. He loved the outdoors, golfing, camping,...
Kenneth Stanley Wolfe
Jul 28, 2022
Kenneth Stanley Wolfe passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2022 at the age of 90.
Kenneth was born to Henry and Edith Wolfe on June 15, 1932 in Platteville, Colorado. Kenneth's family returned to Sugar City, Colorado shortly after he was born where he became a lifelong resident.
Kenneth met his wife, Jacqueline,...
Jeffery Michael Lucero
Jul 13, 2022
Jeffery Michael Lucero, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on July 13th, 2022 at his home in Rocky Ford. He was born on May 31st, 1962 to Maria Clorinda Lucero in Rocky Ford. At a very young age he grew to love sports, especially basketball. While in high school, he excelled as a standout athlete where he was an amazing...
Jacob Edward Freidenberger
Jul 13, 2022
Jacob Freidenberger passed away at his home in Fowler on July 13, 2022 at the age of 66. Jacob was born in La Junta to Henry and Lois Freidenberger. He worked as an airport attendant.
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Jacob is survived by his wife Carrie Freidenberger of Fowler; 2 sons: Rory Freidenberger of Pueblo, Jacob Freidenberger of...
William Wilson
Jul 3, 2022
William "Bill" Wilson of Center passed away on July 3, 2022 in Aurora after a lengthy illness that he fought hard to the end. Bill was born in Trinidad on March 28, 1949 to Hazel & Eddie Wilson. He answered his country's call to join the Army on April Fools Day of 1969. On June 14, 1969 he married...
Agnes Roybal
Jun 15, 2022
Agnes Roybal of Rocky Ford, Colorado was called to her Eternal Loving Home on June 15, 2022. She was born in Chaparrito, New Mexico and spent her childhood and young adult life in New Mexico. She met Dad (Ruben) at a dance and they fell in love. They soon married and later moved to Rocky Ford Colorado where they...
