Obituary Listing

August 1, 2018

Mary Louise Harwood, 92, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, August 1st, peacefully, at Pioneer Health Care Center, Rocky Ford.

Mary was born in Denver, CO on September 2, 1925, a daughter of the late Ethel Leola (McKnight) and Glenn Pennington Kennedy. She lived in Texas, Ok, Co, & Wa. She attended Rocky Ford High School...

July 26, 2018

Donald David (Opa) Ricks, 76, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, July 26th, while in the company of his family, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Donald was born in Eudora, AR on April 3, 1942, a son of the late Frances (Keagle) and Morris Daniel Ricks.

He graduated from Del Norte...

July 25, 2018

Scott Lee (Scooter) Horne, 48, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Wednesday, July 25th, unexpectedly at his residence.

Scott was born in McHenry, IL on June 26, 1970, a son of Winifred (Vanderhorst) Horne, of Johnsburg, IL and the late Robert John Horne.

He worked as a Plumber at A+ Flush Rite McHenry, IL. He...

July 22, 2018

Casey Leon Barber, 60, of Las Animas, CO, passed away Sunday, July 22nd, unexpectedly in Swink, CO.

Casey was born in Ulysses, KS on September 11, 1957, a son of the late Patricia Carol (Bowser) and Virgil Dwain Barber.

He graduated from La Junta High School and attended college on a Rodeo Scholarship. While in...

July 18, 2018

Charles W. (Chuck) Meyer, 80, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, July 18th, peacefully surrounded by his family, at his residence.

Charles was born in Rost Township, MN on April 17, 1938, a son of the late Mary (Erbes) and Raymond Meyer.

He graduated from Sioux Valley High School in Sioux Valley, MN and...

July 16, 2018

Eduardo Montoya, 73, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away Monday, July 16th, in Oklahoma City, OK.

Eduardo was born in La Junta, CO on January 7, 1945, a son of the late Cora (Martinez) and Frank Montoya.

He was the husband of Conception Montoya.

Ed worked in roofing most of his life. Manufacturing...

July 12, 2018

David Michael Donoghue

October 9, 1950 - July 12, 2018

David Michael Donoghue, 67, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, July 12th, at Swedish Medical Center, Denver, CO.

David was born in Buffalo, NY on October 9, 1950, a son of Arlene (Wuenat) and the late John C. Donoghue.

He...

July 11, 2018

Helen Maria Norris, 75, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, July 11th, peacefully, at her residence.

Helen was born in Valmora, NM on May 27, 1943, a daughter of the late Gurtrude (Maes) and Samuel Gurule.

She was the widow of Gene Goldsmith Norris.

Helen was a member of St. Peters Catholic...

July 5, 2018

Elizabeth (Liz) Hammond, 71, of La Junta, CO, passed away on Thursday, July 5th, at her residence. Elizabeth was born in Scotland, UK on September 4, 1946, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Green) and Francis Weir. She was the widow of Lawrence T. Hammond. She worked as a Secretary at Ernest & Young, LLC in California. Elizabeth is...

June 23, 2018

Shannon Daniel-John Huckaby, 48, of Fowler, CO, passed away Saturday, June 23rd, at his residence.

Shannon was born in Pueblo, CO on July 1, 1969, a son of Betty Louise (Brown) Huckaby and Daniel Logan Huckaby

He graduated from Fowler High School in 1987.

He married Lisa Phelps in Englewood, CO in 1989...

June 21, 2018

Dora Marquez Lucero, 97, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, June 21st, peacefully, at her residence.

Dora was born in Aguilar, CO on April 2, 1921, a daughter of the late Rebecca Maria (Montoya) and Juan Miguel Marquez.

She was the widow of Nash Lucero, Jr., they were married on Feb. 1, 1948 in...

June 16, 2018

Carrie L Jonach, 102, of Sugar City passed away Saturday June 16 th peacefully at her home.

Carrie was born on the Sellers Family Farm in Chariton, Iowa on April 19, 1916, daughter of the late Cassie (Yont) Sellers and Harris L Sellers.

Carrie received her Bachelor's of Education from Drake University in 1945 and...

June 14, 2018

Steven Ernie McGowen, 70, died June 14, 2018. As per Steve's wishes, there will not be a service. Steven was born January 13, 1948 in Denver to Ernest and Caroline (Sherous) Mcgowen. He attended high school in Denver and joined the Navy in 1965.

Steve is survived by his wife Patrice McGowen of 24 years, and her...

June 14, 2018

Longtime Rocky Ford resident James Harold Autry, 88, passed away June 14 at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 AM Tuesday June 19 at Valley Community Church with Pastor Kurt England officiating. Public visitation will be Monday, June 18 at Ford Ustick Funeral Home from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

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June 12, 2018

Juan Carlos Ramos-Romero, 25, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, June 12th, unexpectedly, at Ramos Automotive, La Junta.

Juan was born in Urireo, Guanajuato, Mexico on November 4, 1992, a son of Irma (Romero) and Carmen Ramos.

Juan graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 2011 and from Otero Junior College in 2012 with...

June 6, 2018

Desi James Jaramillo, 47, of Spiro, OK, passed away Wednesday, June 6th, in Spiro, OK.

Desi was born in Rocky Ford, CO on May 12, 1971, a son of Virginia Cordova and Manuel Maestas.

He worked as an asphalt worker in Spiro, OK.

Desi was a die hard Denver Broncos fan, he enjoyed...

June 3, 2018

Irene Bender, 94, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Sunday, June 3rd, peacefully, at her home.

Irene was born in Colorado Springs, CO on October 5, 1923, a daughter of the late Edna Mae (Skinner) Alston-Calvert. She graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado Springs, CO.

She was the widow of John Daniel Bender, they...

May 31, 2018

Barbara Elaine (Bobbie) Adams, 74, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, May 31st, while in the company of family, at her residence. .

Barbara was born in Glendale, CA on November 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Eloise Frances (Woods) and Allyn Leroy Dearsch.

She was the wife of Kerry B. Adams, they...

May 30, 2018

Kent Dee Grimsley, 86, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, May 30th, at Fowler Health Care Center, Fowler, CO.

Kent was born in Colorado Springs, CO on July 3, 1931, a son of the late Margaret Frances (Walker) and Harry Luther Grimsley.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 - 1952

May 28, 2018

Bea Leal, 85, passed away on May 28, 2018 in Lakewood, Colorado.

The third of four daughters, she was born on Feb 8, 1933 to Cyrus ("Sox") and Frances (Hambleton) Walters.

She was born and raised in Sugar City until her marriage to Theodore (Ted) O. Leal in September 1952. They lived in Santa Ana,...