Obituary Listing

Aug 5, 2019

James Allen Wright, 80, of Florence, CO passed away on August 5, 2019 at The Center at Park West in Pueblo, CO. Prior to being placed under Hospice care, he battled Multiple Myeloma for several months. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Valley View Cemetery in Ordway, CO.

Jim, as he...

Jul 30, 2019

Forever in our hearts, our beautiful sister, aunt and friend Joan Lopez, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019.

Graceful, strong and faithful, Joan courageously battled lung, brain and bone cancer for nearly two years. In defiance of the cancer that was everywhere in her body, her heart remained strong until the end. She never complained about...

Jul 29, 2019

Pauline "Linda" Cedalia Gonzales, 51, of La Junta, CO, passed away Monday, July 29th, unexpectedly at Penrose Main Medical Center, Colorado Springs.

Linda was born in Rocky Ford, CO on October 19, 1967, a daughter of Cedalia Maria (Lopez) Gonzales and the late Albert Gonzales.

She was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in...

Jul 28, 2019

Walter Leroy Wilson, 89, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Sunday, July 28th, unexpectedly at his residence.

Walter was born in Olney Springs, CO on April 18, 1930, a son of the late Helen Shara (Halcomb) and Maurice Clifford Wilson.

He was the husband of Emma Maude (Pfeiff) Wilson, they were married on May 28,...

Jul 23, 2019

Marilee Marie Burkhart, 40, of Fowler, CO, passed away Tuesday, July 23rd, unexpectedly.

Marilee was born in Pueblo, CO on December 17, 1978, a daughter of K'lee Marie (Bonjour) Burkhart and the late Kim Charles Burkhart.

Marilee was a beautiful and caring soul.  She loved to meet new people and she talked to everyone wherever...

Jul 23, 2019

Dr. George Milton Hostetler, 91, died July 23, 2019 in Rocky Ford, CO. He was born 9/22/1927 in Westover, MD to George Milton and Mary Belle (Smucker) Hostetler. When he was 18 years old he began agriculture, carpentry, and office work outside of the home. He made a serious commitment to follow Christ at 19 years old. He had...

Jul 22, 2019

Jose Maria Mendoza Lozoya, 73, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Monday, July 22nd, at Memorial Health System, Colorado Springs.

Jose was born in Galeana, Chihuahua, Mexico on May 9, 1946, a son of the late Felicidad (Lozoya) and Ernesto Mendoza.

He was the widower of Cecelia Barbara (Whatley) Mendoza.

He attended the...

Jul 21, 2019

Robert Wilbur (Bob) Colborn, 76, of Ordway, CO, passed away Sunday, July 21st, unexpectedly at his residence.

Robert was born in Pittsburgh, KS on August 30, 1942, a son of the late Bernice Colborn and Wilbur Earl Colborn.

He graduated from Rockford High School in Illinois and college from Columbia College in Denver.

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Jul 20, 2019

Linda Lee Lapp, 74, of Sugar City, CO, passed away Saturday, July 20th, while in the company of family, at her residence.

Linda was born in Denver, CO on August 3, 1944, a daughter of the late Ameliabel (Lorenzen) and Wallace Clifford Sultz.

Linda graduated from high school in Denver.

She was the...

Jul 16, 2019

Billie Sue Pantle, 78, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, July 16th, while in the company of family, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.

Billie was born in Wink, TX on March 1, 1941, a daughter of the late Wilda (Dinwiddie) Henderson and William Denison.

She was a member of United Methodist Church in Ordway,...

Jul 15, 2019

Louis (Louie) Martinez, 84, of Lakewood, CO, passed away Monday, July 15th, at his residence.

Louis was born in Santa Rosa, NM on July 6, 1935, a son of the late Amada (Mora) and Bernardino Martinez.

He was the widower of Patricia (Valdez) Martinez, she preceded him in 2008.

He was a member...

Jul 7, 2019

Rueben Lee (Pappo) Gonzales, 66, of Ordway, CO, passed away Sunday, July 7th, at his residence.

Rueben was born in Rocky Ford, CO on February 20, 1953, a son of Cecilia (Reil) Gonzales and the late Albino Gonzales.

He graduated from Crowley County High School and Colorado University.

He was the husband of...

Jun 30, 2019

Perry Robert Venard, 70, of Rocky Ford, passed away June 30, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Rocky Ford on February 19, 1949 to George and Verda Venard. He spent his childhood in Brush and Akron Colorado, before his family returned to La Junta his 8 th grade year.

He graduated from La...

Jun 30, 2019

Teresa Montoya (Terry) Proctor, 93, of Ordway, CO, passed away Sunday, June 30th, at A Doctor's Touch Assisted Living Homes , Colorado Springs, CO.

Teresa was born in Lemitar, NM on April 24, 1926, a daughter of the late Mary (Baca) and Francisco Montoya.

She was the widow of Warner S. Proctor.

Funeral...

Jun 29, 2019

Beniono (Ben) Gonzales passed away on June 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Ben was born June 17, 1939 in Anton Chico, New Mexico to Eduardo and Melitona Gonzales. He was 80 years of age. He attended school at Vroman and Rocky Ford.

In November, 1959, Ben married Tillie Gallegos. They had...

Jun 27, 2019

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Jun 8, 2019

Ron Lee (Ronnie) Bangan, 65, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, June 8th, unexpectedly at his residence.

Ron was born in La Junta, CO on January 26, 1954, he is survived by his mother Anna Perez, his son Nicholas Bangan and his wife Diana Bangan of The Colony, Texas.Â

He attended the St. Peters...

May 27, 2019

Christi Lynn (Bond) Hisamoto, 63, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Monday, May 27th, unexpectedly at her residence.

Christi was born in Lubbock, TX on August 18, 1955, a daughter of Noma (Kelly) Watson and the late Wilson V. Bond.

She graduated from Manzanola High School and Lamar Community College.

She married Sam...

May 15, 2019

Clyde Osborn Grantham, 91, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Wednesday, May 15th, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo.

Clyde was born in Canon City, CO on August 7, 1927, a son of the late Clara (Osborn) and Elza Hargraves Grantham.

He was the widower of Joan (Auckland) Grantham. they were married on June 1, 1952,...

May 14, 2019

Roy Douglas Headding, 66, of Canon City, CO, passed away Tuesday, January 1st, at his residence.

Roy was born in Lamar, CO on May 5, 1952, a son of the late Claudia Jessica (Seals) and Henry Edward Headding.

Roy graduated from Lamar High School in 1972. He then attended Lamar JUCO and Adams State College...