May 9, 2025

Eloy Mike Martinez Sr, Uncle Mike, passed away peacefully at his home in Ordway on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Florindo and Julia Martinez, loving wife, Lola, sons Randy and Larry, sister, Rita, and brothers Joseph, Pete, Frank and...

May 4, 2025

Priscilla Cardenas of Rocky ford passed away on May 4, 2025 at the age of 73 at her home. Priscilla was born in Rocky ford to Tim and Helen Gonzales. She graduated from Rocky ford High School class of 1970. Afterwards she attended University of Sothern Colorado. She worked for Rocky Mountain Ser with the migrants helping them and...

Apr 27, 2025

Carole Bauer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 27, 2025, in Colorado Springs at the age of 77. Carole was born on January 10, 1948, in Rocky Ford to Jake and Mary Lindt. She grew up in Rocky Ford and graduated from Rocky Ford High School before marrying the love of her life,...

Apr 16, 2025

Ms. Linda Marie Jenner, 77, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2025 suddenly in Colorado Springs due to a fall. Linda was born in Denver on September 18, 1947; the daughter of James (Jim) Vernon Jenner and Donna Mae Jenner. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1965, then furthered her education at Adams State...

Apr 7, 2025

Lois Kathryn Bates, 88, of Fowler, passed away peacefully April 7, 2025, at the Fowler Health Care Center. She was born on May 5, 1936 in Norborne, Missouri to Alfred and Ella Brock. Lois is survived by husband of 67 years, Bill Bates; children Kathy (Steve) Bauserman, Beth (Tom) Hartless, Susie Bates, and Russell (Shaleen) Bates; grandchildren, Jill Bauserman,...

Apr 7, 2025

Juanita June (Crawford) Templeton died on April 7, 2025, at age 94 at Grace Pointe Memory Care in Greeley, Colorado of congestive heart failure. She was born on December 13, 1930, in Ottawa, Kansas, to B.W. and Helen (Lindsay) Crawford and joined older sister, Mary Anne.

When she was four the family moved to Rocky Ford, Colorado....

Mar 31, 2025

Wanda Lee Parker, 89, of Fowler passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025 at Fowler Healthcare Center. She was born January 7,1936 in Pueblo to Raymond and Edith Clarke of Beulah, Colorado.

Wanda attended school in Beulah, until the 9th grade when her family moved to Denver. Upon graduation for Denver West High School in 1965, she...

Mar 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Raymond Arthur Allen, Sr. (Art)

Raymond Arthur Allen, Sr. (Art), 86, passed away in Pueblo on March 30, 2025. Born on September 6, 1938, in Crowley County to Raymond and Pearl Allen, Art was raised north of Fowler and graduated from Fowler High School in 1956.

Art, a lifelong farmer, took...

Mar 20, 2025

Mary Elizabeth (Fedde) Switser of Fowler passed away on Thursday, March 20th at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 93. Mary was born in La Junta to Arthur and Carrie Fedde. Mary graduated from Fowler High School, attended Augusta College and then married her high school sweetheart, Warren Switser, on September 30, 1950. Mary was...

Mar 8, 2025

Terri Lynn Leffingwell was born to Clyde and Geraldine Dell on October 6, 1958. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School with the class of 1977 and briefly attended Rockmont College in Denver before returning home, where she dedicated herself to both work and family. Terri's life was defined by love, faith, and resilience. She was a woman of...

Mar 2, 2025

Armando Manuel Reyes of Rocky Ford passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Colorado Springs at the age of 41. Mando was born and raised in Rocky Ford. He loved hanging out with his family. He loved his kids more than anything, his girls were his babies and he would do anything for his boys. He had an...

Feb 21, 2025

Mary Miller, 63, of Manzanola, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1961, in Tracy, MN, to Clinton and Margaret Peterson.

Growing up in Tracy, Mary was an active participant in her community, excelling in Band, Choir, and as a member of the Girl's Golf Team throughout high school. She graduated as...

Feb 21, 2025

Michael Steven Tucker, 71, of Rocky Ford died February 21, 2025 at his home. Mike was born September 1, 1953 in La Junta to Elmer and Lennie Tucker. He grew up in Rocky Ford and graduated from Rocky Ford High School. He worked as a mechanic, loved listening to music and drinking his vodka. He was also an avid...

Feb 20, 2025

Catherine "Lorie" Bundy, 67, of Sugar City passed away on February 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Lorie was born in Rivera, California. She married Randy Bundy, and she moved with him from duty station to duty station as he served in the Navy. After Randy was discharged from the Navy they settled in Colorado where...

Feb 18, 2025

Jimmy Gallegos of Rocky Ford passed away at his home at the age of 66 on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Jimmy was born in La Junta to George and Beatrice Gallegos. He lived in the Arkansas Valley for his entire life. Jimmy was a happy go lucky kind of guy, everyone who knew him loved him, he had an...

Feb 12, 2025

Elvis Wilburn Baker was born July 15, 1927 in Foss Oklahoma, he is the son of Andrew Baker and Hetty Dewey. He married Doris Baker on Aug 28, 1951. Elvis and Doris resided in Rocky Ford and raised 3 children: Sherry, Larry and Alan. Elvis was a social, active man who was deeply involved in the Church of Christ...

Feb 8, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Young, 62, of Pueblo passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home. Kenny was born in Denver to Clyde and Sandra Young. He was a kind and generous person, he was very giving and always willing to help people.

Kenny is survived by his 2 cousins: Bill (Donna) Records of Rocky Ford, Andrea...

Feb 2, 2025

Frances Vasquez of Rocky Ford passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Pueblo at the age of 70. Frances was born in Newdale to Emilio and Precilla Encinias. Frances grew up in Rocky Ford and married Fidel Vasquez on April 10, 1973 and started their family. Frances was always helping others and putting everyone else's needs before her...

Jan 21, 2025

Mary Nelson of Rocky Ford passed away at her home at the age of 81. Mary was born in Crowley County to Dave and Erma Zimmerman. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School Class of 1961. Mary worked at the Rocky Ford Daily Gazette for 24 years before going to work for Otero County Human Services. Mary enjoyed traveling...

Jan 5, 2025

Judy Venard passed away peacefully on January 5th 2025 at the age of 82, however she would not like that I stated her age. Judy was the oldest of 6 siblings raised in the Lewiston/Clarkston area. Judy made her career in the service industry. She owned a bar with her first husband Tuffy before moving to Colorado. Judy lived...