Obituary Listing

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,...

Sep 2, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Alejandra Rey Fuhrman, 55, of Rocky Ford, announces her passing. She left this earth on September 2nd, 2020 after a hard-fought battle against metastatic breast cancer.

Alejandra was born in Ejido Emilo Carranza Distrito Bravo Chihuahua, Mexico on November 1, 1964, a daughter of Joaquin Medrano Rey and...

Aug 27, 2020

Teodoro A. "Ted" Lucero, 90, of Manzanola, passed on August 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Teodoro was born in Las Vegas, NM on February 15, 1930, a son of the late Maria (Crespin) and Victor Lucero.

Teodoro married Virginia Martinez on January 11, 1950 in Raton, New Mexico. Virginia was...

Aug 25, 2020

Charles (Charlie) Marion Zimmerman, Jr., 71, passed away on August 25, 2020 at the family home after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Charlie was born on June 2, 1949 to Lucille (Abert) and Charles Marion Zimmerman, Sr. – the joy of his parents to finally have a son after four girls!

Charlie attend Rocky...

Aug 15, 2020

Devin Kieth Davidson, 41, of La Junta, CO, passed away Saturday, August 15th, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.

Devin was born in Dallas, TX on January 5, 1979, a son of Kathryn Annette (Davidson) Dunovan and the late Cecil Edward Dickerson.

He attended Kemp High School in Kemp, TX and graduated from OJC with an...

Aug 15, 2020

Lloyd I. Gallegos, 68, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, August 15th, at his residence.

Lloyd was born in La Junta, CO on November 7, 1951, a son of the late Angelina (Rivera) and Julian Gallegos.

He was the husband of Helen Gallegos, they were married in 1968.

Lloyd attended the Nazarene...

Aug 6, 2020

Anthony Montanez, 56, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, August 6th, at his residence.

Anthony was born in Rocky Ford, CO on June 8, 1964, a son of the late Frances (Montanez) Cordova.

He graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1982, while in high school he played varsity basketball for four years and...

Aug 1, 2020

Luis Eugene "Gene" Jaramillo, 86, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, August 1st, at his residence.

Luis was born in Las Vegas, NM on November 29, 1933, a son of the late Guadalupe (Sandoval) and Regino Jaramillo.

He was the husband of Della (Encinias) Jaramillo, they were married on July 14, 1952 in Rocky...

Aug 1, 2020

Cheryl Lynn Martinez, 40, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, August 1st, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Cheryl was born in Rocky Ford, CO on January 24, 1980, a daughter of Julia Lee Jane (Gauna) and Pete Arthur Martinez.

Cheryl was an amazing mother, grandma, daughter, sister and friend. She put...