Obituary Listing

Nov 3, 2020

William Lee "Bill" Galbraith, 88, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Tuesday, November 3rd, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.

Bill was born in Olney Springs, CO on October 3, 1932, a son of the late Norma (Johnson) and Cecil Galbraith.

He was the widower of Twila (Tomlin) Galbraith.

Bill was a member of...

Oct 31, 2020

Joe Michael (Joe Joe) Estrada, 47, of Pueblo, CO, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31st, 2020 in Pueblo.

Joe Joe was born in Denver, CO on January 12, 1973, a son of Auburn Michael Estrada and the late Loretta (Gallegos) Lucero.

He attended the St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO.

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Oct 30, 2020

William (Bill) Patrick Sheahan, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday October 30, 2020. A result of a long fought battle with cancer, he was at home surrounded by family and friends.

Bill was born at the Larimer County Hospital, now known as Poudre Valley Hospital, in Fort Collins, CO on 12/08/1951. The second...

Oct 28, 2020

Josephine "Jo" Hope Swartzendruber, 92, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed into eternity Wednesday morning, October 28th, at her home surrounded by her family.

Josephine was born in Kenmare, ND on October 14, 1928, a daughter of the late Stella (Sharp) and Joseph Lehman. When her parents were nearing the due date of their 7th child her father...

Oct 22, 2020

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Oct 17, 2020

Nancy Lou Gerth, 75, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, October 17th, at her home surrounded by family.

Nancy was born in Winona, MN on April 1, 1945, a daughter of the late Ethel (Meier) and Oscar Gerth.

Nancy moved to Rocky Ford 14 years ago and was immediately welcomed into the Baca family....

Oct 15, 2020

Paula Gay Copeland, 67, of Rocky Ford, Colorado lost her battle with Cancer on Wednesday October 14, 2020 after fighting for two years. She was at her home and was surrounded by her family.

Paula was born in Abilene, TX on April 10, 1953, a daughter of the late Billie Ruth (Garrett) and Paul Randall Tackett.

Oct 13, 2020

Larry Gene Warinner, 82, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, October 13th, at Sangre De Cristo Hospice House, Pueblo.

Larry was born in Los Angeles, CA on February 11, 1938, a son of the late Dortha (Ryan) and Clyde Warinner.

He was the husband of Donnetta Rae (Masterson) Warinner, they were married on November...

Oct 12, 2020

James Arthur (Jim) Adamson, 61, of Sugar City, CO, passed away Monday, October 12th, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.

James was born in Fall River, MA on November 29, 1958, a son of Julia Ann (Hefferman) Adamson, of Aurora, CO and the late Arthur Vern Adamson.

He worked as a carpenter.

He enjoyed...

Oct 8, 2020

Joe Mitsuo Kido - Wyeno, 96, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Thursday, October 8th, at Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community, Pueblo.

Joe was born in La Junta, CO on September 17, 1924, a son of the late Toku (Kadoguchi) and Sampei Kido.

He graduated from Crowley High School in 1944.

He was...

Oct 8, 2020

David Lee Grasmick, 73, of Rocky Ford, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in the company of his sister Janice Crosson and nephew Chris Crosson at the Sangre De Cristo Hospice House, Pueblo.

David was born November 27, 1946 in Rocky Ford to the late George and Vivian (Corf) Grasmick. He grew up helping on the...

Oct 6, 2020

Leon Love, 80, of Rocky Ford, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta.   Leon was born on November 8, 1939, in La Junta, CO to Ralph and Golda (Mills) Love. He grew up and received his education in Kim, CO, graduating high school there. Leon attended a business college in Amarillo,...

Sep 26, 2020

Randy Charles Mosher, 60, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, September 26th, at his residence.

Randy was born in Alamosa, CO on September 21, 1960, a son of the late Jean (Collins) and Herbert George Mosher.

He graduated from Cheraw High School.

Randy loved to garden, with family and friends receiving its...

Sep 22, 2020

Mary Alice Whittaker, 88, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at The Forum at the Crossing senior living facility in Indianapolis, Indiana.  The family would like to thank The Forum staff for the EXCELLENT loving care they provided for Mary Alice during her final years!

Mary Alice was born April 29, 1932, in...

Sep 18, 2020

Barbara Ann Craig, 78, of Fort Worth, TX, formerly of Rocky Ford, passed away Friday, September 18th, 2020.

Barbara Miller Craig born Barbara Ann Dowler, first born child, to William T Dowler and Dorothy Bettie Dowler (Souder) in La Junta Colorado on February 7, 1942. A few years later the family moved to Dayna Point. She spent...

Sep 16, 2020

Michael A. "Mike" West, 76, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, September 16th, at his residence.

Michael was born in Denver, CO on July 27, 1944, a son of the late Jessie May (Sybertz) and Arthur Messenger West.

He was the husband of Deborah Joyce (Welsh) West, they were married on February 5, 1967...

Sep 11, 2020

Ruth Terrones, 91, of Crowley, CO, passed away Friday, September 11th, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, Otero County.

Ruth was born in Manzanola, CO on July 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Antonia (Renteria) and Aurelio Melendez.

She was the widow of Camilo Terrones.

She was a member of...

Sep 6, 2020

Keith Melvin Howe, 82, of Swink, CO, passed away Sunday, September 6th, at his residence.

Keith was born in Swink, CO on February 9, 1938, a son of the late Leona (Laird) and Frank Howe.

He was the widower of Dora Ann (Trembly) Howe, they were married on July 4, 1954.

Keith retired...

Sep 4, 2020

Cora Jeanette Chamblin, 96, of Manzanola, CO, passed away Friday, September 4th, at her residence.

Cora was born in Hazelhurst, GA on April 23, 1924, a daughter of the late Lillian (Dunn) and John Duncan Stone.

She was the widow of Murment "Rusty" Byers Chamblin, they were married on Feb. 2, 1941 in Hazelhurst, GA....

Sep 2, 2020

Gary Lee Frazier, 68, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, September 1st, at his residence.

Gary was born in La Junta, CO on March 6, 1952, a son of the late Agnes (Parker) and Joe Frazier.

He was the widower of Carol Faye (Gumke) Frazier, they were married August 17, 1974 in La Junta,...