Obituary Listing

Oct 21, 2025

Nancy Williams of Swink passed away peacefully at her home on October 21, 2025 at the age of 74. Nancy was raised in Fowler and graduated from there in 1969. She moved to Rocky Ford in 1980 and worked at First Industrial Bank. A young cowgirl at heart she loved to rodeo. In 1964 she was Senior Girl Runner...

Oct 20, 2025

Jerre Yozo Hirakata of Rocky Ford passed away on Monday, October 20m 2025 in Cripple Creek at the age of 86 Jerre was born in La Junta to Keiji and Toki Hirakata. Jerre grew up in Rocky Ford He graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1958. Jerre married Betty Hirakata in 1970. They raised their family on the...

Oct 8, 2025

Arling "A. T.", "Fish" Austin, Jr. of Rocky Ford passed away on October 8, 2025 at the age of 86 in Ordway. A. T. was born in Pedernal, New Mexico to Arling and Verlina Austin. He graduated from high school in Estancia, New Mexico. After high school he went to college. He quit college after his father got sick...

Sep 23, 2025

Sam Hisamoto Jr, age 75, of Rocky Ford, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, in Colorado Springs. A beloved family member, teacher, and friend, Sam touched the lives of many through his sense of humor.

Born in Denver, in 1950, to Mary (Momoi) Hisamoto and Sam Hisamoto. Sam grew up Ft. Lupton where he played baseball...

Sep 18, 2025

Robert Russell Charles was born June 13, 1942 on a small farm in Olney Springs to Ruben and Freda Charles. He graduated high school with the class of 1961 in Olney Springs. His dad retired from farming and the family moved to Fowler in 1962. Later that year he went to live in Denver with his oldest sister Martha...

Sep 14, 2025

On September 14, 2025 you leapt into the arms of the Lord. Our beautiful, loving mother: Sandra Lou Worthan. She was born on September 9, 1947 to Loftin and Ida Gill.

Sandy loved the Lord and her family. She married James in San Diego this is where their daughter Jamie was born. who was with her at...

Sep 14, 2025

Henry John Reyes passed away on September 14, 2025, at his home in Ordway. Henry was born on March 13, 1951 to Victor Reyes and Fidelia Torres in San Luis, Colorado. Henry attended school in Crowley County and graduated in 1970. He attended Otero Junior College for a short time. Henry had various occupations during his career. He was...

Sep 6, 2025

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Aug 24, 2025

Celedonio Longoria, lovingly known as "El Gallo De Oro", passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on March 3, 1945, in Sain Alto, Zacatecas, Mexico, to the late Rosendo Longoria and Maria Lucas Gaucin. Celedonio was a longtime resident of Ordway, where he worked with dedication and strength for Foxley Cattle...

Aug 18, 2025

Lester Allen Metzger of Fowler passed away on August 18, 2025 at his home in Fowler at the age of 60. Lester was born to John and Fae Metzger and grew up in Prichett. After school Lester was a mechanic. He married Karen in 1996 and they raised their family in Boone. Lester was an avid fisherman.

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Aug 8, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Rita Lucero Sandoval Hinostroza. Age 92 of Ordway who peacefully went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2025. Rita was born in Ticolotito, New Mexico to Juan P and Rosa (Baca) Lucero. She was the fourth child of eight. Rita was a devoted wife...

Aug 4, 2025

David Ware Crosson, 76, of Rocky Ford passed away on August 4, 2025 at his home. David was born in Rocky Ford to Herbert and Margie Crosson, he was raised in Manzanola and graduated from Manzanola High School Class of 1966. David cared for his family very much, he always made time to be with them and enjoyed playing...

Aug 3, 2025

Carl Nathan McClure passed away early on the morning of August 3, 2025, after dealing with Alzheimer's and heart disease. He lived a life of service.

Carl was born on May 2, 1938, in Anderson, Indiana, to Paulina (Bishop) and Truman J. McClure. After moving to Colorado, Carl attended Olney Springs Schools from elementary through high school,...

Jul 31, 2025

Freda Jones, 97, passed into the arms of Jesus at the Crowley County Nursing Center on July 31, 2025. She was born Jan 17, 1928 in Durango, Colorado to Brown and Lizzy Poage. She was the first of 7 children.

Her family moved to the Arkansas Valley when she was young and spent her time in the...

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 &...