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Barbara Allison

Barbara Allison

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,...

Kendra Ann Woodward

Kendra Ann Woodward

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...

Sally Beach

Sally Beach

Apr 28, 2020

More information will appear as it becomes available.

Francisco Marquez

Francisco Marquez

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...

Eva Lopez

Eva Lopez

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...

Helen B. Mendoza

Helen B. Mendoza

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...

Florence Sandoval

Florence Sandoval

Mar 26, 2020

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Carolyn Sharpe

Carolyn Sharpe

Mar 19, 2020

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Carmen Campos

Carmen Campos

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....

John Vigil

John Vigil

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...

Gerald Jensen

Gerald Jensen

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...

Illene Black

Illene Black

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...

Gwendolyn Sutton

Gwendolyn Sutton

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...

John Robert Jaure

John Robert Jaure

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...

Jack Richard Baca

Jack Richard Baca

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...

Delfido S. Cruz

Delfido S. Cruz

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...

Melvin Ray Wolf

Melvin Ray Wolf

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...

Letha Bond

Letha Bond

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...

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...

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