Jul 29, 2025

Ben Pino was born in Levi, New Mexico on March 28, 1930, to Jose Ignacio Pino and Maria Ascencion Pino. Our good Lord, who numbers our days, chose to take Dad home on July 29, 2025 at 95 years old!

Dad served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was sent to Germany for Food...

Jul 25, 2025

Samuel "Ruben" Brusuelas, 82, of Rocky Ford passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Ruben was born on November 6, 1942, in El Paso, Texas, to Joe and Juanita Brusuelas. As the eldest son of twelve children, he was a dedicated brother to his eight sisters and three brothers. He was raised...

Jul 11, 2025

Harvey Dean Fellhauer of Manzanola passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the age of 82 at his home surrounded by his family. Dean was born in La Junta to Harvey & Edith Fellhauer. He grew up in Fowler graduating from Fowler High School, Class of 1960. He married Geraldine Smart in 1964. They started their family in...

Jul 7, 2025

It is with deep love and respect that we announce the passing of Gilbert Rodriguez at the age of 93 in Rocky Ford. He was a devoted father, grandfather, veteran, and community member.

Born in Lamar to John Rodriguez and Petra Piaz, Gilbert lived a life of service, strength, and unwavering commitment to family and country. At...

Jul 2, 2025

Cornell Monroe of Ordway passed away at his home at the age of 96. Cornell was born in Madison, IN to Royal and Grace Monroe. He joined the Army and made a career of it. He was stationed in Korea, Japan and France. While stationed in Japan he met his wife Taneko. They went back to Indiana after he...

Jun 29, 2025

Martha Torres was born July 5th, 1952 in New Mexico. She passed away June 29, 2025 at age 72 at Parkview Medical Center with family by her side. She was married for 52 years to her husband Alvaro Sr. She loved all of her kids & grandkids and accepted anyone her kids brought around. She loved to sew &...

Jun 28, 2025

Richard Duane Shields of Fowler passed away at his home on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the age of 65. Rich was born in Rocky Ford to Moses and Lois Shields. He grew up in Fowler and graduated from Fowler High School. Rich joined the Navy. After the Navy Rich returned back to Fowler and raised his family. He...

Jun 22, 2025

Felimon Aragon passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Manzanola at the age of 96 on June 22, 2025. He was born in Encinasa, NM to Benancio & Clorinda Aragon. Felimon grew up in New Mexico and was a rancher for most of his life. He moved to Manzanola in 2009 with his son. Felimon liked...

Jun 22, 2025

Lorraine E. Lyons Ackerman of Rocky Ford passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the age of 76 in Colorado Springs. Lorraine was born in West Side, IA to Webkelina & Donald Lyons. After graduating high school Lorraine joined the Army. After leaving the Army she married George Ackerman in Ft. Morgan. George traveled working in the oil...

Jun 16, 2025

Anna Harriet Perez, 92, entered peacefully into rest on June 16th, 2025 at Pioneer Nursing Center in Rocky Ford, Colorado.

Anna was born on May 22nd, 1933 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Andres and Tomasa Baca. She attended Rocky Ford High School and would then receive her LPN license at the Mennonite School of Nursing in...

Jun 16, 2025

Mark Allen Campbell passed away peacefully at the age of 64 after battling several health issues. He was born in La Junta on March 6, 1961 and grew up in Rocky Ford. He was an electrician by trade and worked for many years at Matthews & Sons Electric in Rocky Ford. Mark loved the outdoors and was an avid...

Jun 13, 2025

Guadalupe "Lou" Terrones was born February 27,1950, in Manzanola, Colorado to Camilo and Ruth Terrones. He was welcomed to his eternal home on June 13, 2025, at the age of 75. He will be remembered by his children Anthony and Lisa and his grandchildren Robert and Elena.

Lou Grew up In a small farm between Crowley and...

Jun 7, 2025

Where does one begin sharing a lifetime of one who loved his family, farming, inventing, building, nature, fishing, street rods, and most of all living in the Arkansas Valley, knowing everyone.

It all started 75 years ago, the second of five children born to Paul and Bonnie Casper of La Junta, Colorado.

Kenny Neal Casper...

Jun 1, 2025

Tyler Jacob Soria was born on July 8th, 2011 on a sunny day in Arizona. He was born to his proud parents Rachael and Casey Soria. Tyler was an entrepreneur, a friend to all and the most amazing son and brother. If someone needed help, Tyler was there. Someone needed good advice, Tyler would give it. He was wise...

May 30, 2025

Michael Hudson, age 71, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born in Denver, but lived in Mexico City, Mexico, California, Washington, New Mexico and Arizona before returning to his family roots in Manzanola in the last years of his life.

He is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, sister...

May 19, 2025

David "Woody" Wood, 51 of La Junta, Colorado passed away surrounded by love in Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 19th, 2025. Franklin David "Woody" Wood Jr. was born on December 4th, 1973, a brisk Tuesday in the small community of La Junta, Colorado, this soon to be legend was born to his father Franklin David Wood Sr. and his...

May 19, 2025

Shirley Nadine Baublits, age 95, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the Fowler Healthcare Center, where she had resided for the past four years. Her final years were spent playing the piano and singing at church services, winning a few bucks at bingo, doing crafts, visiting with fellow residents, and receiving loving care from the staff.

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May 14, 2025

Leah Marie Graft, born on October 19, 1969, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away at the age of 55 on May 14, 2025, at her sister's home in Fowler.

Leah was the second of five girls in her family. She attended elementary, middle and part of high school in Florence, and graduated from Rye High School. Known...

May 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brett William Grimsley, age 60, of Rocky Ford, who departed this life on May 13, 2025.

Brett was born in Rocky Ford, to James and Virginia (Cooper) Grimsley. A proud graduate of Rocky Ford High School, Class of 1983, Brett went on to study at Colorado...

May 13, 2025

Jacalyn Ann Godisak of Ordway passed away at home at the age of 74. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to George and Donna Swainston. She grew up in the Grand Rapids area. She found love throughout her life. She married her husband Pat Godisak and moved to Texas. Jackie was an avid reader. She loved a good...