Dec 28, 2024

Joyce Autry, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and cherished friend passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024 at the age of 94 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born on September 6, 1930 in Anson, Texas on the family farm to E.L. and Irene Carpenter. Joyce's family lived in several different places while she was growing up and landed...

Dec 19, 2024

Mary Jane Losey entered into the gates of Heaven on December 19, 2024, with her family by her side.

She was the daughter of Wayne Theron Bond and Grace Viola (Van Zant) Bond. Mary Jane was born in Drumright, Oklahoma, on September 24, 1940. She was delivered by a Cherokee Medicine Man, Orange W. Starr, who later...

Dec 19, 2024

Anna Jean Green (Marvin) died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Pueblo.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Herb Green, and daughter Carolyn, parents Lloyd and Emma Marvin, siblings Eva Lundy, Ruth Jordan, Ula Schultz, Doyle Marvin, Don Marvin, great granddaughter Kinsley Rogge, and son-in-law, Jerry Bonds.

She is...

Dec 5, 2024

Dennis Luis Marquez, 84 of Rocky Ford passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his home. Dennis was born May 10, 1940 at home in the Ft Lyon community to Guadalupe and Mary Marquez. He was the youngest brother to Luz Gonzales, Esther Montoya and George Marquez. He would often say "We were poor but we didn't...

Dec 3, 2024

It's with great sadness we announce the passing of Christina "Tina" Louise Minjarez, who went on to be with God at the age of 56 on December 3, 2024, in Pueblo. Tina was born on December 21, 1967, in Rocky Ford to Ray Jr and Jennie Minjarez. Tina was a gem to many people. She was always there for...

Nov 29, 2024

George Gallegos, Jr. of Rocky passed away at his home at the age of 67 on November 29, 2024. George was born in Rocky Ford to George and Bea Gallegos. George graduated for Rocky Ford High School. He worked at a lot of places over his life but he spent a lot of time with Ark Valley Seed. He...

Nov 20, 2024

Pearl "Helen" Gallegos of Colorado Springs passed away on November 20, 2024 at the age of 70. She was born in Rocky Ford to Edwina Saldivar and Patricino Martinez. She married Lloyd Gallegos in 1968. Pearl loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She and Lloyd loved to laugh and have a good time. She attended the...

Nov 10, 2024

Taneko Monroe of Ordway passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the age of 92 at her home surrounded by her family. Taneko was born in Sasebo, Japan. She met Cornell Monroe in 1952 while he was stationed in Japan serving in the Army. They were married in 1954 and she and Cornell traveled around the world as...

Nov 9, 2024

Merle Olive Matthews died peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Florence, Colorado at the Bruce McCandless Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at the blessed age of 92. Merle was born in Shell Knob, Missouri on June 3, 1932 to Murble and Monnie Matthews. His family moved to Colorado in his early years and eventually settled in Crowley, Colorado...

Nov 3, 2024

Randy Dolan Grooms was born in Denver, May 5th, 1949. Randy bought joy into the lives of his parents, Hubert and Esther Grooms of Rocky Ford. Randy passed away on November 3rd, 2024 at the Prairie View Assisted Living in Las Animas at the age of 75.

Randy loved to laugh! He loved the outdoors and enjoyed...

Oct 29, 2024

Alice D. Gallegos of Rocky Ford went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2024 at her home at the age of 78. She was born on December 27, 1945 to Antonio Griego and Laura Vigil in Clayton, NM. In July of 1962 she married her lifetime partner Paul E. Gallegos. She enjoyed visiting family and friends and...

Oct 27, 2024

Cecelia Herrera, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, peacefully passed away at her home on October 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 79. Cecelia was born June 2, 1945 in Fowler. Cecelia was the daughter of Pedro and Aurela Flores. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1964, setting out on a life filled with...

Oct 25, 2024

Jean Carr, born Helen "Jean" Weaver, left this world on October 25, 2024 at Crowley County Nursing Center. She was surrounded by family when she peacefully passed away.

Jean was born on November 19, 1944 in Salida, CO, to Ross Weaver and Betty Nelson. She joined her brother Ralph and sister Shirley. Because her father worked construction,...

Oct 23, 2024

Maria Lupe Chavez , 74, lifelong resident of Rocky Ford, a devoted mother and pillar of her family peacefully passed away on October 23rd, 2024. She was the true definition of strength until the very end. Lupe was cared for by her lifelong friend Eugene (Chage) Olguin. She had a passion for serving others at church, the nursing home...

Oct 18, 2024

Rose Blotz, 88, of Rocky Ford died Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Crowley County Nursing Home in Ordway. Rose was born May 29, 1936 in Rocky Ford to Jake and Mary (Stricker) Lindt. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1954. On March 20, 1955 Rose married Byron Blotz in Rocky Ford. They moved to Nebraska to...

Oct 18, 2024

Roseable Jaramillo, 72, of Rocky Ford passed away October 18, 2024 in Pueblo. Rosabel was born in La Junta to Pete and Daisy Madrid. She was a waitress.

Rosabel is survived by her husband of 53 years Alfonso Jaramillo, sisters: ALice Aguilar of La Junta, Angie Lujan of Pueblo, Juanita Gonzalez of Liberal, KS, Anita Gonzalez of...

Oct 17, 2024

Elsie Mae (Bender) Keck, age 98, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2024, at Fowler Healthcare Nursing Home where she was a resident for the past 3 ½ years.

Elsie was born on May 14, 1926, to Fredrich and Elizabeth (Brungard) Bender in Tacoma, Washington. She was the third child born to this marriage...

Oct 13, 2024

Walter Kuhn, 88, of Rocky Ford passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Fowler. Walter was born in Beaumont, CA to Harold and Nettie Kuhn. Walter joined the Air Force. He was also a silversmith and ran a pawn shop and an alarm company.

Walter is survived by his wife of 55 years Billy Kuhn, 5...

Oct 12, 2024

Marcellia Juanita Lopez-Flores, born to Thomas "Chimpy" Lopez and Gloria Lopez on October 14, 1964 in Rocky Ford. Marcie was born and raised in Rocky Ford. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School. Marcie dedicated 22 years to Tri-County Family Care Center as the parents as teachers educator. She devoted her life to helping the community. She also impacted...

Oct 2, 2024

Garry Ronald Proctor was born on August 12, 1941, to Lewis and Madge Proctor. Garry had two siblings: Anita Peters and Larry Proctor. Garry grew up in Ordway, helping on his parents' farm. He then moved to Ft Collins to get his Electrical Engineering Degree at CSU. He settled in Aurora Co and lived the rest of his life...