Marilee Burkhart
July 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...
George Hostetler
July 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...
Jose Maria Mendoza Lozoya
July 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...
Robert Colborn
July 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.
...
Linda Lapp
July 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...
Billie Pantle
July 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,...
Louis Martinez
July 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...
Rueben Lee Gonzales
July 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...
Perry Venard
June 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...
Teresa Proctor
June 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...
Ben Gonzales
June 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...
Ronald Bangan
June 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...
Christi Hisamoto
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...
Clyde Grantham
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,...
Roy Headding
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...
Jean E. Petrie
May 8, 2019
Jean Elaine Petrie, 88, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Wednesday, May 8th, while in the company of family, at her residence. .
Jean was born in Fowler, CO on September 16, 1930, a daughter of the late Nellie Inez (Smith) and James Emmett McCuistion.
She was the widow of Chester Oliver Petrie. they were...
Frank Pantoya
April 30, 2019
Frank Pantoya, 71, of Rocky Ford, CO, went to be the Lord on Tuesday, April 30th, peacefully, at Memorial Health System, Colorado Springs, CO.
Frank was born in La Junta, CO on September 28, 1947, a son of the late Bessie (Ruiz) and Jesse Pantoya.
Frank graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1967 and...
Angel Alexandria Abeyta
April 27, 2019
Angel Alexandria Abeyta, 27, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Saturday, April 27th, at Presbyterian/St. Lukes Hospital, Denver, Denver County.
Angel was born in La Junta, CO on September 22, 1991, a daughter of Connie Denise Blea.
Angel was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother and friend. She lived her life to the fullest, she loved...
Alfredo ÂFreddieâ James Aragon
April 17, 2019
Alfredo "Freddie" James Aragon was born September 17, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, to Afredo Horceo Aragon and Gloria T. (Vela) Aragon. He passed from this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 59 years.
Freddie was raised and educated in Rocky Ford, Colorado and graduated with the Rocky Ford High...
