Obituary Listing

May 24, 2021

Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, Jeanne Torgler, went to be with her Lord Jesus on May 24, 2021.

Jeanne was born on July 12, 1943 in La Junta, CO to Kenneth and Rebecca Rusher, she attended Numa School and graduated from Ordway High School in 1962 where she was a cheerleader. She was a student...

May 19, 2021

David "Bido" Duran, 18, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away on Wednesday, May 19th, at his home in Rocky Ford.

David was born in La Junta, CO on July 2, 2002, a son of Jessica (Andrews) Duran and David Duran.

He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO.

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May 14, 2021

Ernesto Louis Apodaca, III, 48, of La Junta, CO, passed away Friday, May 14th, at his residence.

Ernesto was born in La Junta, CO on May 20, 1972, a son of Ernesto Louis Apodaca, II and Cecilia Diane (Perez) Apodaca.

He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish in La Junta, CO....

May 10, 2021

Della Jaramillo, 86, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Monday, May 10th, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Della was born in Maxwell, NM on December 31, 1934, a daughter of the late Sophia (Rivera) and Santiago Ernesto Encinias.

She was the widow of Luis Eugene Jaramillo. they were married on July 14,...

May 7, 2021

Mary Erlene Schlegel, 88, of La Junta, CO, passed away Friday, May 7th, at Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas. Erlene was born in East Lynn, MO on November 10, 1932, a daughter of the late Vivian Lorene (Hartzler) and Earl Joseph Roth. She was the widow of Solomon "Salty" John Schlegel, they were married August 17, 1957...

May 4, 2021

Georgina Meehan, 73, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away Tuesday, May 4th, at Pike's Peak Care Center.

Georgina was born in La Junta, CO on May 31, 1947, a daughter of the late Beatrice (Montoya) and George Gallegos.

Gina was married to Carl Meehan.

Gina was a very loving and giving woman, and...

May 4, 2021

Matthew Thomas Thiel, 22, T or T-Bird(as his family liked to call him) or Matt-Dog (as his friends liked to call him) of Colorado Springs, went to be with his beloved dog Yogi and his great-grandparents, Elmer and Verda Scheck on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Matt loved his family and friends. He loved computers, video games, Pokeman,...

Apr 28, 2021

Joyce Ann Donelson, 65, of Cheraw, CO, passed away Wednesday, April 28th, at her residence.

Joyce was born in Denver, CO on July 2, 1955, a daughter of the late Evelyn (Cruz) and Clarence Carter.

She was the wife of Charles Dean Donelson, they were married on December 31, 2000 at the Rocky Ford ELKS...

Apr 23, 2021

Ronald Kent Lusk was born on November 22, 1950 in Rocky Ford Colorado and passed away on April 23, 2021 at the age of 70 after a short battle with lymphoma. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna Marie Lusk, his son, David Lee Lusk, daughter, Hollie Renee Baca (husband Ian), grandchildren Fletcher Quinn and Lilliana...

Apr 20, 2021

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Apr 19, 2021

William Elliott Thompson, 54, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Monday, April 19th, at his residence.

William was born in , Arizona on April 9, 1967, a son of the late Sherrill Anne (Moore) and John Rollins Thompson.

He is survived by: Sister Laura, wife of Allen Bryan, of Phoenix, AZ.

There will...

Apr 16, 2021

Shelly Kay Clark, 61, of Ordway, CO, passed away Friday, April 16th, at her residence.

Shelly Kay Clark was the 4th child born to Norman "Shotgun" and Shirley Josh Clark on May 11, 1959 in Yuma, Colorado.  She passed away April 16, 2021 in Ordway, Colorado.  She attended Yuma Schools, graduating from Yuma High School with the...

Apr 15, 2021

Velma Arlene Brommer, 87, of Rock Rapids, IA, formerly of Ordway, died Thursday April 15, 2021. She was born April 4, 1934 to Herman and Edna (Proaps) Riemenschneider

Velma married John Estes on June 24, 1952. To this union four children were born, Sandra, Kathryn, Joan, and John. John died in February of 1975.

On...

Mar 27, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Marie Holman, 76, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Saturday, March 27th, at Crowley County Nursing Center; Ordway.

Patricia was born in Olney Springs, CO on June 5, 1944, a daughter of the late Kathleen Helen (Suher) and Earl "Mac" A. McCleary. She attended the Olney Springs School System and graduated in May of 1962....

Mar 25, 2021

Katie Mae Prior, 69, of Greeley, formerly of Rocky Ford, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the UCHealth Greeley Hospital in Greeley.Â

Katie was born on June 7, 1951 in Rocky Ford to Hazel Lorene and John Paul Prior, Sr.Â

Survivors include her brother, John (Liz) Prior, Jr. of Johnstown and cousins, Sharon Prior...

Mar 23, 2021

Anita Faye Peters, 82, of Ordway, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her home.

Anita was born on January 18, 1939 in Rocky Ford to Lewis Larry and Madge Anita (Null) Proctor. She received her education in Manzanola, graduating in 1957. Anita married Ronald Peters on December 30, 1956 at the EUB Church in Ordway. They...

Mar 16, 2021

Abraham Paul "Abe" Campos, 37, of Granada, CO, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his residence.

Abe was born in La Junta, CO on October 28, 1983, a son of Phyllis (Berumen) and William L. Campos. He grew up and received his education in Rocky Ford. Abe was married in 2004 and to this union, two...

Mar 5, 2021

Jack Adrian Steir, 84, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, March 5th, at his residence.

Jack was born in Rocky Ford, CO on August 29, 1936, a son of the late Golda (Houston) and Thomas Huldrick Steir.

He graduated from Manzanola High School. During high school he participated in wrestling and football.

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Mar 4, 2021

Mildred M. Martinez, 83 of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away Thursday March 4, 2021 at Cottonwood Ridge.

Mildred was born in Capulin, Colorado on April 20, 1937, the daughter of the late Faustina (Barela) Martinez and Emilio Martinez.

Mildred attended the Rocky Ford School System. She was employed by Frozen Foods for numerous years. She...

Feb 24, 2021

James "Jim" William Grimsley, 84, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away Wednesday, February 24th, at his residence.

James was born in Brownsville, TX on January 8, 1937, a son of the late Esther Arilla (Croutch) and Howard William Grimsley.

He was the husband of Virginia Jessie (Cooper) Grimsley, they were married in 1960 and celebrated...