Jeffery Michael Lucero
July 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
July 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
July 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
June 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...
Albert Manchego
June 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...
Van A. Williams
June 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...
Douglas W Paugh
June 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...
Clarence Everett Blinn
June 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...
Clifford "Kip" Patton
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...
Rodney Hoffmeyer
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...
Mary Margaret Graft
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...
Wayne Haar
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...
Jose Gilbert Medina
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....
Michael C. Freyta
April 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,...
Randy James Welker
April 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...
Larry Lewis Proctor
April 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...
