Obituary Listing

May 26, 2018

Ernest Warren Hendrie, 81, of Rocky Ford, CO passed away Saturday, May 26th, at Pioneer Health Care Center, Rocky Ford.

Ernest was born in Rocky Ford on January 8,1937, the son of the late Ralph Waldo and Thelma Fern (Andrews) Hendrie.          Â

He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired railroad employee.

May 25, 2018

William Truman (Harry) McKinney, 87, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, May 25th, at his residence.

Truman was born in Vroman, CO on October 8, 1930, a son of the late Buna Ann (Robertson) and Charles Hobart McKinney.

He was the husband of Teresa Marie McKinney, they were married in Clayton, New Mexico on...

May 17, 2018

http://player.tributecenteronline.com/57096 Erlinda Carol Garcia, 71, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, May 17th, unexpectedly at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Erlinda was born in Rocky Ford, CO on January 18, 1947, a daughter of the late Sofia Ulibarri (Bernada) and Antonio Herrera.

She was the widow of Juan Jose Garcia, they were...

May 3, 2018

Charles William Lathrum, 74, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, May 3rd, peacefully, at Pioneer Health Care Center, Rocky Ford, CO.

Charles was born in Rocky Ford, CO on June 10, 1943, a son of the late Anna May (Allen) and Walter Lathrum.

He was the widower of Susan (Folger) Lathrum.

He...

April 18, 2018

John Edward Vigil, 70, of Las Animas, CO, passed away Wednesday, April 18th, peacefully, at Pioneer Health Care Center, Rocky Ford, CO.

John was born on February 2, 1948.

He served in the U.S. Army as a Pvt.

John worked as a landscaper.

There will be no services. Inurnment will be...

April 17, 2018

Kirk Pennington passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from a sudden, massive heart attack in his home.

Kirk was born April 26, 1963 in Springfield, IL to Robert Kenneth Pennington II (Bob) and Marjorie L. (Bowman) Pennington.

Kirk was a 1981 graduate of Springfield HS, a 1985 graduate of SSU, now UIS, and attended...

April 16, 2018

Born December 18 th , 1940 in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Bill and Hazel (Lohrey) Goebel, started first grade in Walnut Grove, California, and finished schooling at Manzanola and Rocky Ford schools. He was a member of the track and football teams at both high schools. While a student at Jefferson Junior High, he represented Otero county at the...

April 15, 2018

Flora Virginia Gonzales, 27, of Ordway, CO, passed away Sunday, April 15th, unexpectedly at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.

Flora was born in La Junta, CO on August 28, 1990, a daughter of Flora Lopez, of Dodge City, KS and the late Nick Gonzales. She attended the Rocky Ford School District.

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April 8, 2018

Lorenzo Favela (Lettuce) Lechuga, 71, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Sunday, April 8th, peacefully surrounded by his family, at his residence. Lorenzo was born in Durango, Mexico on April 27, 1946, a son of the late Pastora Favela (Favela) and Esteban Lechuga. He was the husband of Gloria Ida (Encinias) Mendez. He attended the St. Peters Catholic Church...

March 28, 2018

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March 19, 2018

Don William Argo, 60, of Fowler, CO, passed away Monday, March 19th, at his residence.

Don was born in Rocky Ford, CO on December 1, 1957, a son of Martha Helen (Bitter) Argo and the late William Jerome Argo.

He was the husband of Angela Lea (Rainwater) Argo, they were married on January 31, 2017...

March 14, 2018

Scott Pittullo, Jr., 71, of Fowler, CO, passed away Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 peacefully at his residence.

Scott was born in Greeley, CO on December 23, 1946, a son of the late Virginia (Marrow) and Scott Pittullo, Sr.

He was the husband of Cheryl Lynn (Zulkowski) Pittullo. they were married on April 26, 1973 in...

March 13, 2018

Consuelo Terrazas (Connie) Warman, 80, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Tuesday, March 13th, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Connie was born in Delta, CO on April 23, 1937, a daughter of the late Preciliana (Maestas) and Jose Resa Terrazas. She graduated from Delta High School.

She was the widow of Carl...

March 12, 2018

Jenny Anderson, 78, of Rocky Ford died March 12, 2017 after a short illness. Recitation of the Rosary will be 10 a.m. Saturday with funeral mass to follow at 10:30 a.m., both at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Fr. Paul Ekeh officiating. There will be no viewing as cremation was chosen. Inurnment will be private at later date. There...

March 10, 2018

Richard Charles (Rich) Giddings, 81, of Fowler, CO, passed away Saturday, March 10th, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, Pueblo County.

Richard was born in Chicago, IL on January 29, 1937, a son of the late Ruth (Mackilinsky).

He was the husband of Patty Giddings they were married on January 2, 2006 in Denver, CO.

March 9, 2018

Raymond Leroy (Ray) Carter, 83, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Friday, March 9th, while in the company of family members, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, Pueblo County.

Ray was born in Camden, MO on December 9, 1934, a son of the late Grace Maude (White) and Samuel Richard Carter.

He was the widower of...

March 1, 2018

Maria Louise Cortinez, 95, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Thursday, March 1st, she boarded the glory train after a job well done by raising 11 children, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Maria was born in El Paso, TX on January 10, 1923, a daughter of the late Genoveva (Barela) and Estanislado Chavez.

March 1, 2018

Rita DeGroot

August 15, 1946 - March 1, 2018

Rita DeGroot, 71, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away Thursday, March 1st, at Pioneer Health Care Center, Rocky Ford, Otero County.

Rita was born in CA on August 15, 1946.

There will be no services. Inurnment will be private at a later...

February 27, 2018

Asano Quarne, 95, of Crowley, CO, passed away Tuesday, February 27th, at Crowley County Nursing Center, Ordway.

Asano was born in Crowley, CO on April 27, 1922, a daughter of the late Mika (Koomoto) and Ihachi Akagi.

She was married to George Kiyoshi Tashiro, he preceded her in death in 1955. She married Ordean Quarne...

February 24, 2018

Velma Marie Roberts, 97, of Rocky Ford, died February 24, 2018 in Loveland, CO. A memorial service will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery on Monday March 5, 2018 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Charles Shipman officiating.

Velma was born November 23, 1920 in Rocky Ford to Alfred L and Iva Roberts.

She graduated from Rocky...