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R. Kent Lusk

R. Kent Lusk

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...

James Melton

James Melton

Apr 20, 2021

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William Elliott Thompson

William Elliott Thompson

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...

Shelly Kay Clark

Shelly Kay Clark

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...

Velma Brommer

Velma Brommer

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...

Patricia Holman

Patricia Holman

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....

Katie Mae Prior

Katie Mae Prior

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...

Anita Faye Peters

Anita Faye Peters

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...

Abraham Paul Campos

Abraham Paul Campos

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...

Jack Steir

Jack Steir

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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Mildred M. Martinez

Mildred M. Martinez

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...

James W. Grimsley

James W. Grimsley

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...

R. Chris Flores

R. Chris Flores

Feb 19, 2021

Rudy Christobal Flores, 70, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away on Friday, February 19th, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Chris was born in Swink, CO on January 9, 1951, a son of the late Madlan (Rubin) and Joe Benito Flores.

He attended the Rocky Ford schools.

He was the husband of...

Joshua Hilts

Joshua Hilts

Feb 18, 2021

Joshua David Hilts, 40, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, February 18th, at his residence. .

Joshua was born in Lansing, MI on August 14, 1980, a son of Juanita Irene (Kristofferson) Thompson and Robert Lee Hilts

There will be no services.

Arrangements entrusted to Ford - Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences...

Wynona Sims

Wynona Sims

Feb 3, 2021

Wynona Jane (Pickinpaugh) Sims, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2021 at the Wichita County Long Term Care in Leoti, KS. She was born May 31, 1929 to Galen and Bertha (Spellman) Pickinpaugh in Orin, Wyoming. She attended school in Shawnee and Douglas, Wyoming. In 1946 her mother, Bertha, married her stepfather,...

D. Louise Abel

D. Louise Abel

Feb 3, 2021

Delta Louise Abel, 79, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Wednesday, February 3rd, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.

Delta was born in Des Moines, IA on May 5, 1941, a daughter of the late Lavonna (Joslen) and C. Fulton McMaster.

She was the wife of Jesse Fred Abel, they were married on June 9, 1962...

Genevieve Gabaldon

Genevieve Gabaldon

Feb 2, 2021

Genevieve Chavez Gabaldon, 96, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, February 2nd, at University Park Care Center, Pueblo, Pueblo.

Genevieve was born in Lamar, CO on September 21, 1924, a daughter of the late Genevieve (Barela) and Estanislao Chavez.

She was the widow of Guadalupe Hernandez Gabaldon, they were married on August 27, 1941...

Hugh Wallace Patton

Hugh Wallace Patton

Jan 28, 2021

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Rocky Gene Mosher

Rocky Gene Mosher

Jan 27, 2021

Rocky Gene Mosher, 64, of Rocky Ford, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo.

Memorial services were held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Valley Community Church with Pastor Dick Jones officiating.

Rocky was born on November 10, 1956, to Herbert George and Ida Jean (Collins) Mosher in Fruita,...

Bradley Robert Schroeder

Bradley Robert Schroeder

Jan 27, 2021

Bradley Robert (Brad) Schroeder was taken too soon at the age of 35 in Fowler on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

Brad was born in Centralia, IL on October 5, 1985, Kevin Robert and Candice Schroeder.

Brad Grew up in Fort Carson and Fountain and Alaska. Returned to Ordway and later Fowler.

Enjoyed spending...

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