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Timothy Watkins
October 3, 2021
Timothy Benjamin Watkins, 68, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Sunday, October 3rd, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, Pueblo County.
Timothy was born in Salem, OH on March 16, 1953, a son of Jo Anne (Creighton) Watkins, of Chandler, AZ and the late Joseph Ezra Watkins, Jr.
He was the husband of Sylvia Diane (Blue)...
Danny Malott
October 1, 2021
Daniel Bruce Malott passed from this life on October 1, 2021, in Pueblo, Colorado, at the age of 64 years.
Daniel, known as Danny, was born on August 16, 1957, at Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Michael Emil Malott and Doris Bernadine (Johnson) Malott.
Daniel resided at the Pueblo Regional Center in Harmony House and enjoyed...
Debra Guerrero
September 30, 2021
Debra Louise Guerrero, 61, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, September 30th, at St. Anthony's North Hospital, Westminster, CO.
Debra was born in Rocky Ford, CO on March 25, 1960, a daughter of the late Mary Louise (Guzman) and Fred Juan Lopez.
She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1978.
She...
Marcella Anita Stelter
September 25, 2021
Marcella Anita Stelter, 56, of Crowley, CO, passed away Saturday, September 25th, at Memorial Health System Central, Colorado Springs.
Marcella was born in Crowley, Colorado on March 2, 1965, a daughter of the late Carmen C. (Olona) and Guadalupe Chavez.
She graduated from Crowley County High School.
She was the wife of George...
William Mccanless
September 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...
Shelia Burns
September 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...
Don Overmyer
September 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...
Wesley Gribble
September 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...
Mercedes Salamanca
September 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,...
Joann Falduto
September 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...
Iiia Beltramo
September 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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Margaret Amaya
September 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...
Elaine L. Marsh
August 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...
Richard Flores
August 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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Byron Blotz
August 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...
Clyde Butler
August 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...
Frances Council
August 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...
Enid Ruth Wort
August 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...
Lois Jackson
August 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.
...
V. Lee Council
July 30, 2021
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