Obituary Listing

Mar 22, 2019

Sylvia R. Gobin, age 86, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at her home in Thornton, CO. She was born to the late Dr. Byron B. and Ruth Blotz on July 27, 1932.

Sylvia married Edward B. Gobin in 1949 who predeceased her in 1992. Sylvia was also predeceased by her parents...

Mar 12, 2019

Linda Lee Channing, 69, of Ordway, CO, was found deceased on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 unexpectedly at her residence.

Linda was born in New Jersey on August 22, 1949, a daughter of the late Bernice Beverly (Kerry) and Gilbert C. Smith.

She was the widow of James L. Channing.

She is survived by:...

Mar 11, 2019

Emilia Manuelita Gonzales, 81, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away, Monday, March 11th, at her residence.

Emilia was born in Mora, NM on December 4, 1937, a daughter of the late Maria Victoria (Pacheco) and Jose Enrique Lopez.

She was the widow of Jesus Gregorio Gonzales, they were married on May 10, 1963 in Rocky...

Mar 11, 2019

Doris Eloise Rutledge Rupp Hjelmstad was born on December 21, 1917 to Roy and Ethel Rutledge in Pioneer, Ohio. She was the fifth of eleven children.

In 1954, she realized her dream of becoming an RN after graduating from the La Junta Mennonite Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Rocky Ford...

Mar 9, 2019

George Franklin Boraker, 104, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, March 9th, 2019 peacefully, at his residence.

George was born in Crawfordsville, IN on September 2, 1914, a son of the late Bertha May (VanCleave) and Frank Hutchings Boraker.

He was the widower of Laura Barbara (Berkley) Boraker. they were married January 14, 1940...

Mar 6, 2019

Mya Lovae Gallegos-Apodaca, beloved daughter of Alexandra Marie Diaz-Apodaca and Daniel Leroy Gallegos-Sauceda graced the world with her beautiful presence on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Aurora Colorado. Surrounded by family and held by her mother, Mya passed gently into the arms of Jesus. Although Mya's appearance was short, she made an impact that will last a lifetime.

Mar 2, 2019

Dale S Rusher 92 of Apache Junction, AZ passed away Saturday March 2, 2019. Dale was born in Crowley, CO on March 14, 1926 to Dan and Fay Rusher. Dale grew up in the Crowley area on the family farm and graduated from Crowley High School on May 18, 1944. Upon joining the Navy Dale was sent to Farragut,...

Mar 2, 2019

Hortensia Margarita (Encinas) Flores, 84, of Manzanola, known lovingly as Machie, wife, grandma, great grandma, great great grandma, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend, went to be with our Lord at 11:40 am on Saturday, March 2, 2019.  She was born July 11, 1934, in Florence, AZ, to David Encinas and Dalia Celaya.

She was the second born...

Mar 1, 2019

Kenneth Wayne Evans, 53, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, March 1st, at his residence.

Kenneth was born in Houston, TX on February 6, 1966, a son of Martha Ann (Jacobson) and Robert Zane Evans

Kenny loved and grieved for his wife, Cathy who passed away a few years ago. He was always working...

Feb 22, 2019

Arthur Espinoza, 56, of Rocky Ford, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, February 22nd, 2019 in Colorado Springs, CO.

Arthur was born in Rocky Ford, CO on September 30, 1962, a son of the late Rita (Diaz) and Epifanio Espinoza.

Arthur was a hard worker and spent the last 20 years of his...

Feb 15, 2019

Geraldine Norma (Geri) Fellhauer, 73, of Manzanola, CO, passed away Friday, February 15th, at UCHealth, Colorado Springs, CO.

Geraldine was born in Las Animas, CO on June 8, 1945, a daughter of the late Norma Rachel (Karr) and Wayne Loyd Smart. She attended schools in the Kim area.

She was the wife of Harvey Dean...

Feb 13, 2019

Gloria M. Henderson (September 5, 1928 - February 13, 2019) Gloria M. Henderson, 90, of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Mrs. Henderson died of nature causes. She was born on September 5, 1928 in Hoboken, New Jersey, the daughter of Malcolm and Elsie Welch. She married William...

Feb 6, 2019

Dolores Lola Martinez, 81, of Ordway, CO, passed away Wednesday, February 6th, peacefully, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, CO.

Dolores was born in Ordway, CO on October 15, 1937, a daughter of the late Alejandra Lucy (Calderon) and Julian Montanez.

She was the wife of Eloy Mike Martinez, Sr., they were married on Dec. 8,...

Jan 31, 2019

Karen Mae Crego, 63, of Fowler, CO, passed away Thursday, January 31st, peacefully, at her residence.

Karen was born in Spokane, WA on July 30, 1955, a daughter of the late Leona Mary (Sharp) and Duane James Martin.

She attended the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Fowler, CO.

Karen always volunteered to serve...

Jan 21, 2019

Catarina Viola (Cathy) Ricks, 81, of Dacono, CO, passed away Monday, January 21st, at Denver Hospice Inpatient Care Center, Denver.

Catarina was born in Trinidad, CO on August 28, 1937, a daughter of the late Margarita (Dominguez) and Jose Onfre Aragon.

She was the widow of Donald David Ricks, they were married on October 5,...

Jan 16, 2019

Derald Lynn Grasmick, 59, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, January 16th, in Rocky Ford.

Derald was born in Rocky Ford, CO on August 27, 1959, a son of Marlene Kaye (Black) Walker and the late Donald Lee Grasmick, Sr.

He graduated from Rocky Ford High School.

He was the husband of...

Jan 12, 2019

David Ralph Mercer, 59, of Fowler, CO, passed away Saturday, January 12th, unexpectedly at his residence.

David was born in Pueblo, CO on February 6, 1959, a son of Gail Eileen (Robbins) and Ralph Vernon Mercer

He graduated from Pueblo County High in 1977.

David married Kellie Lauderdale in 1979; they had a...

Jan 12, 2019

Bob Medina, 75, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, January 12th, while in the company of family, at University Park Care Center, Pueblo.

Bob was born in Maes, NM on March 16, 1943, a son of the late Maria Eva (Martinez) and Moises Medina, Sr.

He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church...

Jan 11, 2019

Frank Joe (Lippy) Aragon, 62, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, January 11th, while in the company of family, at his residence.

Frank was born in La Junta, CO on December 1, 1956, a son of the late Lola (Encinias) and Joe Narciso Aragon.

He was a member of Rocky Ford Church of the...

Jan 8, 2019

Patricia Jean (Thomas) Roberts, 76, of Colorado Springs, CO, lived a wonderful and happy life in Colorado Springs, CO surrounded by her friends and family. On Tuesday, January 8 th she peacefully joined our Creator after a long and sad illness with Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss...