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Lyndell Bickford

Lyndell Bickford

Feb 9, 2020

Lyndell Faye Bickford, 72, of La Junta, CO, passed away Sunday, February 9th, suddenly at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center.

Lyndell was born in Cassville, MO on November 2, 1947, a son of the late Naomi Inez (Beck) Patrick and Ira Jeff Bickford.

He graduated from Rocky High School and attended college in Nebraska....

William Hodges

William Hodges

Feb 9, 2020

Bill Bernard Hodges Jr. was born in Pueblo Colorado on August 12th, 1947. He is the son Ruth Lankford, Hank Lankford, William Hodges Sr., and Marie Hodges. Those that were closest to Bill often called him: Hodge, Coach, Bro, or Hodgie . He is the older brother to Gail Martinez and Mare Schmit and deeply loved his aunt Joan...

David Youngblood

David Youngblood

Feb 4, 2020

David Floyd Allen Youngblood, 80, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, February 4th in Pueblo Colorado.

David was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on January 9, 1940, a son of the late Edna Iva Allen (Mellon) and Floyd Clarence Youngblood

He graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1958.

He was the...

Clara Mae Irvin

Clara Mae Irvin

Jan 25, 2020

Clara Mae Irvin, age 87, was born April 28, 1932 and passed peacefully away January 25, 2020 at Lifecare Center of Greeley surrounded by loving family members and caring staff.

Clara and her devoted husband Melvin who affectionately called her "Shug" moved to Greeley, Colorado in November, 2017. Prior to that they lived in Rocky Ford, Colorado...

Precilla Encinias

Precilla Encinias

Jan 24, 2020

Precilla Encinias, 83, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, January 24th, while in the company of family, at her residence.

Precilla was born in Emplacado, NM on November 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Guadalupe (Sandoval) and Regino Jaramillo.

She was the widow of Emilio Augustine Encinias, they were married on Jan. 4,...

Herbert Brady

Herbert Brady

Jan 24, 2020

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Willard Couch

Willard Couch

Jan 20, 2020

Dub, 90, passed away peacefully on Jan 20, 2020 at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Rocky Ford, CO.

He was born on Feb 8, 1929 in Oklahoma. In his early career he worked with his father buying & selling cattle. He met & married Bette Jo Davis (Barnes) in 1949. They had a son, Willard Arnold Couch...

David John Fraser

David John Fraser

Jan 18, 2020

David John (Davey) Fraser, 61, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, January 18th, at Minnequa Medicenter, Pueblo.

David was born in Lake Charles, LA on May 10, 1958, a son of Elloise Maxine (Ellis) Tatman and the late David Murray Fraser.

He graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1976.

Growing up...

Josephine Louise Adams

Josephine Louise Adams

Jan 13, 2020

Josephine Louise Adams, 95, of Sugar City, CO, passed away Monday, January 13th, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Josephine was born in Denver, CO on July 5, 1924, a daughter of the late Mildred Louise (Kern) and Joseph Meyers.

She was the wife of Willard James Adams, Jr., they were married on...

Michael Gillen

Michael Gillen

Jan 10, 2020

Michael (Mike) Gillen, 55, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, January 10th, at Memorial Health System, Colorado Springs, CO.

Michael was born in La Junta, CO on March 18, 1964, a son of the late Bernice (Brunton) and H. Wayne Gillen.

He was working at Ruby's Auto Body in La Junta as a paint...

Lanny Dean Pfeiff

Lanny Dean Pfeiff

Jan 9, 2020

More information will appear as it becomes available.

William Donnell

William Donnell

Jan 8, 2020

William John (Bill) Donnell, II, 68, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, January 8th, at his residence.

William was born in Denver, CO on December 21, 1951, a son of the late Lorna Ann (Malott) and William John Donnell.

He graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1969 and from CSU Pueblo and graduated...

Dixie Altamirano

Dixie Altamirano

Jan 8, 2020

Dixie Lee Altamirano, 72, passed away January 8, 2020. She was born to Clarence Lewis Page and Ruth Adeline Turpin, who both preceded her in death. Dixie was a protector and loyal friend who enjoyed having a good laugh. Dixie is survived by her husband, Luis Altamirano Sr.; her children Richard Tafoya, Twila Tafoya, Michelle Tafoya - Moeller (Brian...

Albert Riemenschneider

Albert Riemenschneider

Jan 5, 2020

Albert Herman Riemenschneider, 83, of Ordway, CO, passed away Sunday, January 5th, at Memorial Health System, Colorado Springs, El Paso County.

Albert was born in Thurman, CO on October 28, 1936, a son of the late Edna May (Proaps) and Herman Karl Riemenschneider.

He was the husband of Helen Berniece (Janssen) Riemenschneider, they were married...

Patricia Ramey

Patricia Ramey

Jan 1, 2020

Patricia (Pat) Ramey loving wife, loving mother and loving grandmother, 67 of Fowler, CO passed away Wednesday, January 1st, suddenly, at her home.

Pat was born in Tazwell, VA on April 5th 1952. Pat was the daughter of the late Glenna (Lester) and John Henry Chapman.

Pat graduated from Tazwell High School, Tazwell , VA...

Carolyn Crisp - Yeager

Carolyn Crisp - Yeager

Dec 31, 2019

More information will appear as it becomes available.

Sarah Catherine Bandy

Sarah Catherine Bandy

Dec 21, 2019

Sarah Catherine Bandy, 80, of Fowler, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Pueblo.

Sarah was born on January 25, 1939 in Enid, Oklahoma to Herman and Ethel (Shepherd) Gerten.

She was united in marriage to Dale Bandy on June 21, 1958 in Ordway, Colorado.

Sarah enjoyed the cross stitching, camping, outdoors, birds,...

Marietta Frazier

Marietta Frazier

Dec 19, 2019

Marietta Frazier, 91, of Fowler, CO, passed away Thursday, December 19th, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.

Marietta was born in Skiatook, OK on November 6, 1928, a daughter of the late Nellie (Holbrook) and Samuel Newton Cooper.

She was the widow of Henry Frazier, they were married on June 12, 1953 in Raton, NM and...

Theresa Martinez-Maestas

Theresa Martinez-Maestas

Dec 17, 2019

Theresa (Mom Ma T) Martinez - Maestas, 62, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, December 17th, peacefully, at Penrose Main Medical Center, Colorado Springs.

Theresa was born in Rocky Ford, CO on December 28, 1956, a daughter of Grace (Baca) Martinez and the late Jose DeLaCruz Martinez.

She was the wife of Ray Maestas,...

Lucy Mary Vigil

Lucy Mary Vigil

Dec 8, 2019

Lucy Mary Vigil, 79, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Sunday, December 8th, at her home.

Lucy was born in Watros, NM on June 25, 1940, a daughter of the late Beatrice (Sena) and Filadelfio Roybal.

She was the wife of Benny Joe Vigil, they were married on August 8, 1955 in Rocky Ford.

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