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Timothy Watkins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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V. Lee Council

V. Lee Council

July 30, 2021

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