May 27, 2024

Dennis J. Larney of Rocky Ford passed away May 27, 2024 at the age of

72. Dennis was born in Camden, New Jersey to Joseph and Mary Larney. Dennis had a great sense of humor and was very funny. He loved being outdoors and going fishing. Dennis moved to Rocky Ford 6 years ago. He loved his...

May 21, 2024

David Wayne Chavez was a loving son, brother, father, and husband. He passed away on May 21st, 2024 surrounded by family. He lived a good life; he did things his way. He was a crazy man who loved his Harley and biker runs with his friends, he loved his taco dog, camping trips and cooking for his family.

May 20, 2024

Phillip Lee Riemenschneider was born November 26th 1938 to Herman and Edna Riemenschneider in Manzanola. He left this world on May 20th, 2024 at his home. Phil married Dollie Moyers in Raton, NM in April 1980. Phil was a devoted farmer and rancher for all his life. He dedicated his time working with his brother Albert and his nephews,...

May 20, 2024

Madelyn Dorothy Messick of Rocky Ford passed away at her home on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the age of 68. Madelyn loved her family and was proud to be a grandma. She made sure to go to all of the school events, always rooting for her grandchildren. She liked to go camping and fishing. Madelyn was an avid...

May 17, 2024

James "Jim" A. Moreland of Rocky Ford passed away on Friday, May 17th in Pueblo, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Moreland of Rocky Ford; sons Jon Moreland of Rocky Ford, Jeff (Becca) Moreland of Golden, and Brett (Margie) Moreland of Pueblo; grandchildren Vanessa (Juan) Rodriguez of Pueblo, Max Moreland of Spokane, WA,...

May 12, 2024

John Ralph Hite of Fowler passed away in Pueblo on May 12, 2024 at the age of 79. Ralph was born in Pueblo to Edward & Eva Hite. Ralph grew up in Fowler and graduated from Fowler High School. After high school he joined the Navy. While in the Navy he was stationed at Midway. After the Navy he...

May 8, 2024

Dale Lee Dillon (pictured above with his favorite dog Baby) passed on May 8th in his home peacefully after losing his battle to cancer at the age of 72. Dale was Born November 13, 1951 in Rocky Ford to Ada and Henry Dillon. He was the youngest of 11 half siblings. Dale grew up in Ordway, attended and graduated...

May 6, 2024

Betty Lou Jensen, age 89, peacefully died in her home, surrounded by her children on May 6, 2024. Betty and her late husband, Gerald Andrew Jensen, built their home while engaged 73 years ago. They raised their seven surviving children there; Kathy Jensen of Pueblo, Jerry Jensen of Fowler, Terry Grooms of La Junta, Dianna Jensen of Grand Junction,...

May 5, 2024

Kathy Jean Cato, 57, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her home in Rocky Ford.

Kathy Jean Cato daughter of Harley Cato and Nicki Geha was born on April 27,1967. Kathy was married to Jerry Cavender her true love until his passing in December of 2023. Kathy loved her cats, taking care of her plants especially...

May 4, 2024

Aurora Gallegos of Rocky Ford passed away at her home on May 4, 2024 at the age of 86. Aurora was born in Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico. She moved to California where she met Jake Gallegos. They were married and had a son, Danny Gallegos. They moved back to Rocky Ford in the mid 70's. Aurora worked at the frozen...

Apr 27, 2024

Edna May Schlegel of Rocky Ford passed away at Pioneer Healtcare on April 27, 2024 at the age of 93. Edna was born in Santa Fe, NM to Frank and Henreitta Trembly. She was the 10th of 12 children, and the last surviving child of Frank and Henreitta. She married Elmer Schlegel on December 24, 1956. and they raised...

Apr 25, 2024

Margie Espinoza 84, born on August 18, 1939, passed away on April 25, 2024, at her home in Rocky Ford. She was born in La Jara to Joe and Clara Silva. She grew up in Alamosa. She married John Espinoza and they moved to Rocky Ford to raise their family over 50 years ago. Margie loved her family very...

Apr 25, 2024

John DeHerrera, 79, of Rocky Ford passed away on April 24, 2024 in Ordway. John was born in Center, Colorado to Floyd & Josefina DeHerrera. John was married to Marlene Fixico and lived with her on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona for over 30 years. John was a very loving and caring person, he was very friendly to everyone...

Apr 17, 2024

Jose G.A. Lopez, "Fred", 76, of Rocky Ford sadly passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 17, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born on June 11, 1947, in Las Vegas NM, to Geranimo "Jerry" R. and Tillie Gonzalez Lopez. He grew up and was raised in La Junta and moved to Rocky Ford...

Apr 11, 2024

Ray Maestas passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 69. Ray was born in Las Vegas, NM on February 6, 1955, to Erminio Maestas and Mollie (Torrez) Maestas.

He was one of six siblings. He graduated in Rocky Ford in the Class of 1974.

Ray married his childhood best friend, Theresa Martinez,...

Apr 10, 2024

Virginia J. Grimsley of Colorado Springs, formerly of Rocky Ford, passed away in Colorado Springs on April 10, 2024 at the age of 83. Virginia was born in Las Animas to Roy and Anita Cooper. She graduated from Bent County High School class of 1958. She was baptized in 1940, her grandmother Cooper was injured and couldn't leave the...

Apr 3, 2024

Leon Lee Montoya passed away on April 3, 2024 at the age of 18 in Pueblo. Leon was born in Pueblo on Sept. 15, 2005 at St. Mary Corwin to Crystal & Frank Montoya. He was raised in Rocky Ford, then moved back to Pueblo where he is currently a senior at Pueblo West High School. He was looking...

Apr 1, 2024

Esmeralda "Esme" "Cheme" "Lala" Gamboa Gonzalez passed away on April 1, 2024 at the age of 20 in Pueblo. She was born in Frisco to Norma Gonzalez & Manuel Gamboa on February 13, 2004 at St. Anthony Summit Medical Hospital. She was raised in Dillon, then moved to Greeley CO, in 2020 & was currently living in Pueblo. She...

Mar 27, 2024

Donald Bernett Scofield was born November 16, 1939 in La Junta to Harrison Bernett Scofield & Doris Jean (Brandt) Scofield. Don grew up on the family farm, 10 miles south of Rocky Ford. He graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1958 and then attended Otero Junior College. Don married Karlene Yeargan of Pueblo in September 1959. The couple...

Mar 25, 2024

Johnny Robert Nettik Sr. Johnny passed away of natural causes at the family home in Rocky Ford on the morning of March 25, 2024. He was 72 years old. Johnny was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Bobbie Marjetta Brookover and Walter Nettik. Johnny was the second oldest of 5 sons. Dean (Sara) Thompson, Richard (Claire) White, Victor White,...