Obituary Listing

Nov 26, 2021

Robby Thomas Baca, Jr., 25, of Pueblo, CO, passed away Friday, November 26th, at his residence.

Robby was born in La Junta, CO on August 19, 1996, a son of Abigail (Martinez) Gonzales and Robby Thomas Baca, Sr.

This November 26, 2021, Robby Thomas Baca Jr. (Guero) took his final breath. The sun rose and...

Nov 26, 2021

William "Bill" Burrell, Sr., 94, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, November 26th, at his residence.

Bill was born in Rocky Ford, CO on October 13, 1927, a son of the late Amelia Antonia (Brosh) and James Harold Burrell.

He graduated from Rocky Ford High School and CSU.

He was the widower...

Nov 25, 2021

Kenneth James Ybarra, 60, of Ordway, CO, passed away Thursday, November 25th, at his residence.

Kenny was born in Rocky Ford, CO on June 9, 1961, a son of the late Connie (Perez) and James Ybarra.

He was the husband of Sarah Jean (Sanders) Jacobs, they were married on February 11, 2012.

Kenny...

Nov 24, 2021

Shirley Ann Burrell, 91, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, November 24th, at her residence.

Shirley was born in Rocky Ford, CO on October 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Cora Anna Sophia (Drescher) and Orville Orlando McClain. She graduated from Manzanola High School and CSU.

She was the wife of William  Burrell,...

Nov 20, 2021

Faye Adela Lucero, 81, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, November 20th, at UCHealth Poudre Valley, Ft. Collins.

Faye was born in Tucumcari, NM on November 18, 1940, a daughter of the late Virginia (Romero) and Mike Aaron Griego.

She was the widow of Victor F. Lucero, they were married on November 25, 1989...

Nov 18, 2021

Greg Lee Jones, 36, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, November 18th, unexpectedly at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Greg was born in Rocky Ford, CO on February 11, 1985, a son of the late Christina (Johnson) and Gregory Paul Jones.

He was the husband of Linette Cathrine (Padilla) Padilla.

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Nov 18, 2021

Geraldine Ellen Dell, 82, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, November 18th, at Memorial Health System Central, Colorado Springs, El Paso County.

Geraldine was born in Rocky Ford, CO on November 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Vivian Ellen (Corf) and George Grasmick. She was the eldest of their 5 children.

She married...

Nov 14, 2021

Lawrence William Romero, 65, passed away on November 14, 2021 with his wife and children at his bedside.  He was born in Trinidad, CO on 8/10/56 to Jose George and Elsie(Maestas) Romero.

Lawrence was known as Wedo to his family, and was primarily raised by his father and older sisters in an extended family.  Many of his...

Nov 13, 2021

Fletcher Meredith Pool, 92, of Ordway, CO, passed away Saturday, November 13th, 2021 at the Crowley County Nursing Center in Ordway.

Fletcher was born in Troy, Texas on April 10, 1929 to the late Mildred Caroline (Meredith) Pool and Fletcher Lafayette Pool. He met the love of his life, Joyce Earlene Winters, in 1950, but their courtship...

Nov 9, 2021

Leonard Roy Gonzales, 65, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, November 9th, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, Pueblo County.

Leonard was born in Rocky Ford, CO on July 7, 1956, a son of the late Helen (Baca) and Timoteo Gonzales.

He graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1974.

He was the...

Nov 8, 2021

John David (J.D.) Wright, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, November 8, 2021 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on August 31, 1935 in Colorado Springs to John Sidney and Lillie (Codding) Wright.

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J.D. was raised along the Arkansas River in Vineland, Colorado where he had numerous adventures with his younger brothers, Donald...

Nov 5, 2021

Jerry Glynn Stephenson, 81, of La Junta, CO, passed away Friday, November 5th, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.

Jerry was born in Estacado, Texas on December 24, 1939, a daughter of the late Nell (McCurdy) and U. L. Bryant.

She graduated from Lorenzo High School in Lorenzo, TX and attended Lubbock...

Nov 2, 2021

Charlene Diane Trujillo, 64, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, November 2nd, at Memorial Health System Central, Colorado Springs.

Charlene was born in Delta, CO on August 7, 1957, a daughter of the late Jennie (Terrazas) Miera and Joe Castaneda.

Charlene met the love of her life Leonard in 1979, while working in Don's...

Oct 30, 2021

William (Bill) T Savoie age 84 died on Saturday October 30,2021 at his home. He was born to Fred and Nita Savoie on June 23, 1937, in Artesia, New Mexico. Graduated from Artesia High School in 1955 then joined the Army. He is survived by his wife Janet Savoie, Brother Gene (Darlene) Savoie from Artesia, New Mexico, Son Steve...

Oct 26, 2021

We are greatly saddened by the passing of our loved one, Truman L. Lusk who passed away peacefully in his sleep October 26, 2021. Truman was born April 3, 1927, to Edith and Paul Lusk in Phoenix, AZ. He moved permanently to Rocky Ford, CO from Glendale, Arizona in the mid 1930's. He graduated from high school in 1945...

Oct 23, 2021

Patricia Ann Cole (Gerlock) known to many as "Patty", 73, of Ordway, CO was found deceased in her home on Saturday, October 23, 2021.

Patty was born in La Junta, CO on May 4, 1948, a daughter of the late George Gerlock Jr. and Patricia June (Kimball). In 1957 Patty and her family moved to Golden. CO...

Oct 20, 2021

Joyce Lynetta Holmes, 81, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, October 20 th , 2021, at her residence.

Joyce was born in Florence, Texas on September 11, 1940, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Collins) and J.D.  Maxwell, Sr. She grew up and received her education in Slaton, Texas. After school, Joyce helped her mother for...

Oct 19, 2021

Frank Roy Pfeiff, Jr. on October 19, 2021, at the age of 95 years old, went on the journey he looked forward to for many years—going "Home" to be with Jesus. He was born north of Fowler at the family home on July 10, 1926, to Frank Sr. and Maude (Jackson) Pfeiff. "June" was the sixth in line of...

Oct 18, 2021

Clive Edward Hornback III departed from us on October 18th, 2021.

Clive left behind his wife Bonnie Jean; daughters, Kyra Rose (5), Olivia Ann (4),  Leah Marie (coming March 2022); his in-laws, Frank and Delia Lechtenberg; brother-in-law, Jason (Michelle) Lechtenberg; sister-in-law, Cydney Valarinos as well as several nieces and nephews. He also left behind his best friend...

Oct 17, 2021

Leighton A. Williams, 78, of Manzanola, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at UC Health Central in Colorado Springs.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Ford-Ustick Funeral Home in Rocky Ford with Pastor John Dell officiating.Â

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