Obituary Listing

Jun 14, 2022

Alberto Manchego passed away at his home in Fowler at the age of 103 years 7 months, and 12 days.  He was born to Martha (Naranjo) and Enrique Manchego on the 2 nd of October in Ocate, New Mexico, with an identical twin brother Bonifacio.   He married Floraida Rafaelita Portillos in 1942, in Springer, New Mexico.   He is survived...

Jun 13, 2022

Van Williams, 86, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022 at Fowler Health Care.

Van was born at home near Nepesta, Colorado to Henry L and Virgie (Cupp) Williams. He was number seven of eight children. He attended school at Nepesta and Folwer.

On December 18, 1950 he married Joan (Denney) Goodale. They had five...

Jun 13, 2022

Douglas Wayne Paugh, passed away on June 13, 2022 at his home in Manzanola, Colorado surrounded by loved ones.

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Douglas was born in Manzanola, Colorado on September 18, 1952. He was the son of Dick and Joyce Paugh, He graduated from Manzanola High School in 1970. He owned his own residential construction company, worked...

Jun 11, 2022

Clarence Everett Blinn of Denver passed away in Denver at the age of 91. Everett was born in Rocky Ford to Warren and Ina Mae Blinn where he grew up and attended school. He earned his bachelor's degree at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins then he joined the Army. While in the Army Everett was stationed in Korea...

May 30, 2022

Clifford "Kip" Deloss Patton, 90, passed away on May 30 at his home north of Ordway. Kip was born in Ordway on Dec 8, 1931 to Viola Marie Dillon Patton and Deloss Archie Patton.

Kip attended Ordway schools and graduated in 1950. After high school, he worked for Corky Korinek and Ben's Gas House. He married Marjorie...

May 29, 2022

Rodney Lee Hoffmeyer of Rocky Ford passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his home at the age of 65. Rod was born in Estherville, IA to Richard and Grace Hoffmeyer. Rod graduated from high school then joined the United Stated Marine Corps. After he got out of the Marines, Rod married Judy and they moved to Rocky...

May 26, 2022

Mary Margaret Cecelia (France) Graft, passed away peacefully at home with her family in Fowler, Colorado on Thursday, 26 May, 2022.  She was born on 20 March, 1945 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana to Charles Jacob France and Edna Thelma "Joann" (Kump) France.  She grew up in the Fort Wayne area and attended Catholic school through H.S.  She worked...

May 25, 2022

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May 23, 2022

Wayne Otto Haar, 90, of Fowler, Colorado went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2022, He was the devoted husband of Mary Lee (Hicks) Haar for 41 years before she passed in 1996. Wayne was born to Otto and Erma Haar in Clay Center, Ohio on November 22, 1931. He was a 1950 graduate of Genoa High...

May 20, 2022

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May 9, 2022

Jose "Gilbert" Medina

Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Son, Brother, Friend

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Jose "Gilbert" Medina was born on March 24, 1948 in Maes, New Mexico. He passed away on May 9, 2022 in Pueblo, Colorado.

Gilbert was born to Alfonso and Ida Medina. He attended school in Maes, New Mexico....

Apr 28, 2022

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Apr 23, 2022

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Apr 21, 2022

Michael Colin Freyta was born on May 19, 1980. He departed this earth on April 21, 2022 at his home in Ordway, CO surrounded by his family. He is survived by his parents: Patricia Freyta Cordova & Michael Dunagan; his wife Mary; children: Mariah, Michael & Mark; sister Petra Cordova; brother Justin Freyta, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins,...

Apr 20, 2022

My dad wasn't always the easiest person to get along with. He was ornery and hard headed. We used to butt heads all the time and argued quite a bit. Ornery and hard headed aren't the only words for him, my dad was strong willed, resourceful, caring and passionate. My dad made sure to give me as many memories...

Apr 15, 2022

Larry Lewis Proctor was born on May 6, 1937 to Lewis and Madge Proctor. Larry later had two siblings: Anita Peters and Gary Proctor. He grew up on his family's farm in Ordway, helping his father farm. He later met his wife, Cheryl, and together they had four children. Larry later moved to Swink to continue doing what he...

Apr 8, 2022

Cynthia K. Martinez, 62, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, after a long hard battle with cancer, which she fought with courage and bravery. Cindy was born on August 18, 1959 in Rocky Ford to Stanley and Marilyn Miller. After graduating high school, she married Ronald Martinez on August 29, 1977 in San Luis, CO. Cindy attended Otero...

Apr 6, 2022

Arthur Lee Pease, 78, of Crowley passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Colorado Springs. Arthur was born in Walla Walla, WA to Leonard and Reba Pease. He joined the United States Marine Corps and then the Army where he retired from. After retiring from the service he went on to work in accounts payable at a school...

Apr 5, 2022

Ramona Gonzales Flores of La Junta passed away on April 5, 2022 in La Junta at the age of 74. Ramona was born in Rocky Ford to Alberto S. Gonzales and Virginia Castillo. She was raised in Rocky Ford and attended school there. After school she was married to Joe Perez, Sr. then moved to Wichita Falls, TX. Ramona...

Mar 26, 2022

Keith Lynn Hunzeker of Ordway passed away on Saturday, March 26 th in La Junta at the age of 75. Keith was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Marvin and Reba Hunzeker. Keith's father was in the Navy so they moved from station to station as he grew up. Keith went to high school and graduated in Annapolis, MD. Keith...