Obituary Listing

Dec 6, 2019

Jeffrey Donald Stevenson, 62, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.

Jeffrey was born in Colorado on November 9, 1957, a son of the late Janet Carolyn (Stevenson) Stevenson.

He worked as a Produce Manager.

To all who knew jeff, he was one hell of...

Dec 4, 2019

Margaret Louise Beattie, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on December 4, 2019. Margaret was born to Albert and Eva (Nicks) Banks on July 31, 1939 in Limon, Colorado. She was the second of 4 children, Norman, Milton and Rita. She graduated from Limon High School in 1958. Her father nicknamed her "Marki" as a child and...

Nov 21, 2019

Ruth Glenna Cook, 101, of Pueblo, CO, passed away Thursday, November 21st, at Life Care Center of Pueblo.

Ruth was born in Alton, Missouri on May 10, 1918, a daughter of the late Bertha M. (Chronister) and Samuel Augustus James.

She married Harley Cook on June 10, 1939 in Greeley, CO, he preceded her in...

Nov 20, 2019

Eugene Earl (Gene) Schmidt, 88, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, November 20th, at Pioneer Health Care Center.

Eugene was born in Hillsboro, KS on August 14, 1931, a son of the late Anna (Flaming) and Menno F. Schmidt.

He was the husband of Gail Christine (Pruitt) Schmidt.

Gene sang with a...

Nov 13, 2019

James Paul Renteria, 74, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, November 13th, at University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO.

James was born in Pueblo, CO on January 15, 1945, a son of the late Mary Louise and Salvador Renteria.

He served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War.

He retired as...

Nov 11, 2019

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Nov 2, 2019

Florence M. (Juanita) Hendrie, 90, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away Saturday, November 2, at Pioneer Health Care Center, Rocky Ford.

Florence was born in Corsicana, TX on May 1, 1929, the daughter of the late Hoke and Velma Hunter.

She attended Southwestern Assemblies of God College in Waxahachie, Tx and was employed in a...

Oct 31, 2019

Dorothy Ann Paugh, 89, of Manzanola, CO, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 31st, 2019 surround by her loving family.

Dorothy was born in Rocky Ford, CO on June 12, 1930, daughter of the late Edwin & Leona (Breitenfeld) Kassebaum.

Dorothy graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1948. After high school...

Oct 29, 2019

Tommasina Jordan, 94, of Littleton, CO, passed away Tuesday, October 29th, at Fowler Health Care Center, Fowler, Otero County.

Tommasina was born in Anaconda, MT on October 20, 1925, a daughter of the late Carmina (Farrace) and Angelo Donato Monaco.

She was the widow of Charles F. Jordan.

Per her request there will...

Oct 24, 2019

Jennie Torres (a.k.a. Juana Torrez), 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 24, 2019 at the Pikes Peak Care Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Jennie was born December 15, 1935 to Manuel and Josefina (Hernandez) Torres in Cheraw, Colorado.

Jennie was a long-time resident of Rocky Ford, until she moved to...

Oct 23, 2019

John L. Stivers of Ordway, Colorado formerly of Casey, Illinois passed away in his sleep at age 65. John was born on February 21, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Tabitha (Newlin) Stivers.

John can be remembered by the way he could "color a story." John was a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois...

Oct 22, 2019

Violet Marie Carroll, 86, of Manzanola, died peacefully Oct. 22, 2019 in her home, with her family by her side and under the care of Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Cremation has been effected, and her memorial service will take place on November 9, 2019 at Ford Ustick Funeral Home, at 10: 30 am, with Pastor Ed Kite officiating.

Oct 21, 2019

Cecilia Josephine (Jo) Young, 57, of Manzanola, CO, passed away on October 21, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.

Cecilia was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma on October 31, 1961, a daughter of the late Peggy Lou (Barnes) and Cecil Leroy Bohn.

She graduated from Denver University with a Bachelor's of Accounting.

She was the...

Oct 18, 2019

Ramon Julian Grano, 97, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019, at Pioneer Health Care Center. Ramon was born in Tuloso, New Mexico on February 10, 1922, son of Cecilio and Frances Grano.

Ramon was the widower of Kathryn Grano(Gentry), they were married on March 12, 1959 in Rocky Ford, CO. She preceded him...

Oct 15, 2019

Maura Martinez - Demoya, 69, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, October 15th, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, CO.

Maura was born in Los Morillos, Durango, Mexico on January 15, 1950, a daughter of the late Manuela (Rodriguez) and Alfonso Martinez.

She was the wife of Arturo Moya.

She is survived by...

Oct 10, 2019

Pauline Moralez, 89, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, October 10th, at her residence.

Pauline was born in Manzanola, CO on June 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Sarah (Saleh) and Jesus Vasquez.

She was the widow of Joe Chapparo Moralez, they were married on January 5, 1952 in Vroman, CO.

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Oct 5, 2019

Francis Andrew (Frank) Lotrich, 81, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, October 5th, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Francis was born in Denver, CO on April 30, 1938, a son of the late Mildred Viola (Thomas) and Victor Francis Lotrich.

He was the husband of Maria Luisa (Herrera) Lotrich, they were...

Oct 2, 2019

Martin Leroy Marrujo, 73, of Pueblo, CO, passed away Wednesday, October 2nd, at his residence.

Martin was born in Las Vegas, NM on September 14, 1946, a son of the late Martha (Quintana) and Benjamin Frank Marrujo.

He was the husband of JoAnn Clarita (Vigil) Marrujo, they were married on Jan. 27, 1968 in Rocky...

Oct 1, 2019

Lawrence Eugene (Gene) Frantz, 80, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, October 1st, at Penrose Main Medical Center, Colorado Springs.

Lawrence was born in La Junta, CO on January 23, 1939, a son of the late Lucille Irene (Ritthaller) and Lawrence Wade Frantz.

He was the widower of Alice Jean (Blackford) Frantz.

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Sep 29, 2019

Bertha Carmen Starks, 74, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Sunday, September 29th, at her residence.

Carmen was born in Rocky Ford, CO on February 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Vicky Mary (Apodaca) and Lewis Antonio Bustamante.

She was the widow of Bill Starks and a homemaker.

Carmen enjoyed spending time...