Obituary Listing

Sep 23, 2021

William "Bill" Arthur McCanless, 79, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away Thursday, September 23rd, at his residence.

William was born in Rocky Ford, CO on June 26, 1942, a son of the late Mildred Mary (Raven) and William Homer McCanless.

He was the husband of Wanda Loretta (Bickford) McCanless.

He attended the Nazarene...

Sep 23, 2021

Shelia Jean (Bates) Burns, 75, passed away,  Thursday, September 23, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs after a valiant fight against COVID. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date..

Shelia was born on November 21, 1945 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Slim and Peggy...

Sep 19, 2021

Donald "Don" Gene Overmyer, 75, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Sunday, September 19th, at Memorial Health System, Colorado Springs.

He graduated from Aims Community College in Greeley with an Associates Degree.

He was the husband of Kathryn Anne (Hollar) Overmyer, they were married on November 17, 1990 in Greeley, CO. Don was previously married...

Sep 16, 2021

Wesley Raymond Gribble was born in Olney Springs, Co. February 4, 1944 to Willis Martin and Margarete Celestia Gribble. He passed from this life on Sept 16, 2021 with his family by his side.

Wesley was the youngest of 11 siblings. He was raised in Fruita, Co. and joined Army National Guard in 1962 but got injured...

Sep 14, 2021

Mercedes Salamanca, 85, of Pueblo, CO, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 14th.

Mercedes was born in La Junta, CO on August 10, 1936, to the late Leonicia Baca Venegas and Remondo Romero.

She is survived by: Sisters, Rita P. Carrillo of Denver, CO and Cora & Manuel Sigala of La Junta,...

Sep 10, 2021

JoAnn Falduto, 83, of Rocky Ford, CO, went to her eternal home on Friday, September 10th, at Sangre De Cristo Hospice House, Pueblo.

JoAnn was born in Rocky Ford, CO on November 20, 1937, a daughter of the late Anna Virginia (Wypinger) and John Frederick Dell.

She attended Rocky Ford schools, graduating in 1956 and...

Sep 5, 2021

Ilia Marie Beltramo, 73, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away on Sunday, September 5th, at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center, Pueblo, CO, following her battle with cancer.

Ilia was born in Colorado Springs, CO on April 27, 1948, a daughter of the late Naomi and John Marshbanks.

She attended school in Rocky Ford, CO.

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Sep 3, 2021

Margaret Ann Amaya, 60, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, September 3rd, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Margaret was born in Scotts Bluff, NE on September 19, 1960, a daughter of the late Jennie Lucille (Hernandez) and Eutimio Trujillo.

She graduated from Rocky Ford High School.

Margaret met Louis...

Aug 28, 2021

Elaine Louise Marsh, 76, of Fowler, CO, passed away Saturday, August 28th, at her home.

Elaine was born in Lampasas, TX on June 6, 1945, a daughter of the late Corinna Mae (Wright) and Loran Leon Sullivan and she grew up on the family farm north of Boone. She farmed with her dad until she graduated from...

Aug 22, 2021

Richard Flores was born January 5, 1934, in Manzanola, Colorado, to the late Pedro (Pete) Flores and Aurelia (Mary) Flores.  He was the 6th of twelve children to grow up in their beloved family home.  On August 22, 2021 at 1:48 pm, he went to be with our Lord peacefully with several family members by his side.

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Aug 21, 2021

Byron Blotz, 92, of Rocky Ford, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Crowley County Nursing Home in Ordway.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Rocky Ford with Pastor Steve Culver officiating. Military honors will be rendered.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Aug 20, 2021

Clyde F Butler, 85, passed away 8/20/21 in Greeley, CO.

Preceded in Death by: Homer Butler (Father), Ethel Kennedy (Mother), Siblings – Cecil and Glenn Butler, and Susie Randall.

He is survived by: Kids – Pam Bryant, Paula Butler, and LeRoy Butler, 16 Grandkids, 10 Great Grandkids.

Celebration of life will be at...

Aug 8, 2021

Frances Martinez, 59, of Rocky Ford, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her home just nine days after the passing of her husband of 40 years, Lee Vernon Council (aka Pierre).

She was born on February 12, 1962 in Rocky Ford to the late Mr. Ralph & Mrs. Mary Martinez.

Frances graduated from...

Aug 8, 2021

Enid Ruth Wort, 100, of Ordway, CO, passed away Sunday, August 8th, at her residence. .

Enid was born in Hagerman, ID on May 20, 1921, a daughter of the late Ruth (Ernist) and Fredrick Brown.

She was the widow of Nash Leo Wort.

She Homemaker

She is survived by: Daughter...

Aug 1, 2021

Lois Darlene Jackson, 84, of Las Animas, CO, passed away Sunday, August 1st, at Bent County Healthcare Center.

Lois was born in La Junta, CO on February 12, 1937, a daughter of the late Zella Denise (Ulery) Wilder and Riley Judson Thomas.

She was married to Robert Lee Jackson, they were later divorced.

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Jul 30, 2021

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Jul 28, 2021

On July 28, 2021, Raymond "Ray" D. Boraker rested in the arms of Jesus at his home in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Ray was born July 24, 1945, in Rocky Ford to George Franklin and Laura Barbara (Berkley) Boraker.

He was a peaceful and quiet man who loved the Lord Jesus.  His life was filled with...

Jul 19, 2021

Maria Jessica Garcia, 67, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Monday, July 19th, at Crowley County Nursing Center; Ordway.

Maria was born in Las Vegas, NM on November 28, 1953, a daughter of the late Dora Maria (Lucero) and Jose Abren Tenorio.

She was the wife of Bonifacio Ernest Garcia. they were married on May...

Jul 16, 2021

Jacqueline Jean Davis, 90, of Ordway, CO, passed away Friday, July 16th, at her residence.

Jacqueline was born in Santa Maria, CA on September 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Dorothy Constance (McKibben) and Wallace Warren Wineinger.

She graduated from Ordway High School.

Jackie was the widow of Lyle Glendell Davis, they...

Jul 15, 2021

Boyd E. Nelson, 89, of La Junta, CO, passed away Thursday, July 15th, at Evergreen Gardens, La Junta, CO.

Boyd was born in DeSmet, SD on October 19, 1931, a son of the late Eleanor M. (Klein) and Sidney A. Nelson.

He received his education and graduated from the De Smet Schools.

He...