Obituary Listing

May 4, 2020

Floyd Joseph Martinez, 82, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Monday, May 4th, at Pioneer Health Care Center.

Floyd was born in San Francisco, CO on April 11, 1938, a son of the late Maximilana (Espinoza) and Fares Martinez.

He had worked at CU Boulder and for the City of Denver.

He is...

Apr 30, 2020

Donald Edward Groves, 78, of Manzanola, CO, passed away Thursday, April 30th, at his residence.

Donald was born in Crowley, CO on September 7, 1941, a son of the late Irene Minnie (Ball) and Clarence Slade Groves.

Don and Cathy were married in Colorado Springs March 18th 1965 during a snowstorm witnessed by dear friends...

Apr 30, 2020

Barbara Esther Allison, 86, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, April 30th, at her residence.

Barbara was born in , CO on January 29, 1934, a daughter of the late Nora (Harden) and Elwood Hicks.

She was the widow of Donald Eugene Allison.

She is survived by: Son Tom Allison, of Ordway,...

Apr 30, 2020

Kendra Ann Woodward, 20, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Thursday, April 30th, due to an automobile accident, at State Highway 96 and County Lane 10.

Kendra was born in Amarillo, TX on June 27, 1999, a daughter of Christina Louise (Oakley) Oakley.

She is the wife of Austin Kreg Woodward, they were married on...

Apr 28, 2020

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Apr 19, 2020

Francisco (Poncho) Marquez, Sr., 67, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Sunday, April 19th, suddenly, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Francisco was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on September 25, 1952, a son of Ignacia (Gonzalez) Marquez, of Rocky Ford, CO and the late Pedro Marquez.

He attended the St. Peters Catholic Church...

Apr 7, 2020

Evangelina "Eva" Lopez, 80 passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020, surrounded by her daughters, in Richmond, CA.

Eva was born October 26, 1939 in La Junta, CO to Jessie and Bessie Pantoya.

Her family made their home in La Junta, until 1955. At which time they moved to Rocky Ford and opened the Fiesta...

Mar 31, 2020

Due to the COVID - 19 Virus the following rules will be enforced:

There will only be 10 people allowed in the funeral home at any given time for the visitation on Sunday. Friends will be allowed to attend the graveside service but those attending may not exit your vehicle. The family and the funeral home thank...

Mar 26, 2020

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Mar 19, 2020

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Mar 17, 2020

Carmen Campos, 86, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her residence.

Carmen was born in Encino, NM on April 19, 1933, a daughter of the late Guadalupe (Garcia) and Jose Martinez.

She was the widow of Jose Campos.

She attended the St. Peters Catholic Church, Rocky Ford, CO....

Mar 14, 2020

John Vigil, 62, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, March 14th, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.

John was born in Rocky Ford, CO on September 26, 1957, a son of Stella (Montanez) Vigil and the late Frankie Vigil.

He attended Rocky Ford High School and was a proud member of the wrestling team. He...

Mar 6, 2020

Gerald Jensen went to be with his LORD on Friday evening, March 6, 2020. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was 91.

Gerald was born and raised in Fowler, Colorado, and it was there that he met and married Betty Lou Coltrin on November 10, 1951. During their engagement, they built their home...

Mar 5, 2020

Illene Black, 86, of Fowler, CO, passed away Thursday, March 5th, at Sangre De Cristo Hospice House, Pueblo.

Illene was born in Fowler, CO on August 4, 1933, a daughter of the late Lorena Lucille (Denham) and Oran Wallace Smith.

She graduated from Fowler High School.

She was the wife of Jeffery William...

Mar 2, 2020

Gwendolyn Lois Sutton, 90, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Monday, March 2nd, at her residence.

Gwendolyn was born in Escondido, CA on April 9, 1929, a daughter of the late Nora Mae (Watkins) and Harold Eugene Parker.

She was the widow of Roger William Sutton, they were married in 1957.

Gwen enjoyed...

Feb 24, 2020

John Jaure, 80, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Monday, February 24th, 2020 at his residence.

John was born in Rocky Ford, CO on February 8, 1940, a son of the late Mary (Baca) and Demetrio Jaure.

He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO.

He served in...

Feb 22, 2020

Jack Richard Baca, 73, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, February 22nd, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.

Jack was born in Rocky Ford, CO on July 10, 1946, a son of the late Lucille (Fernandez) Martinez - Baca and Ray Rumaldo Baca.

He graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1966.

He...

Feb 17, 2020

Delfido (Del) Samuel Cruz, 83, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Monday, February 17th, peacefully at his residence after a courageous battle with Alzheimers.

Del was born in Springer, NM on September 27, 1936, a son of the late Celestina Lorraine (Amparan) and Elfido Maximiano Cruz. At the age of 6, he moved to Rocky Ford with...

Feb 14, 2020

Melvin Ray Wolf, 88, of La Junta, CO, passed away Friday, February 14th, at Penrose Main Medical Center, Colorado Springs.

Melvin was born in Crowley County, Colorado and lived his entire life in the state. He attended grade school through the sixth grade when an eye infection kept him out of school for a year. He chose...

Feb 12, 2020

Letha Lorene Bond, 99, of Fowler, CO, passed away Wednesday, February 12th, at Fowler Health Care Center.

Letha was born at the family homestead 15 miles north of Crowley on November 6, 1920, a daughter of the late Victoria A. (Starr) and Henry Harrison Dillon. Letha was the third sibling of eight children.

They gathered...