Mary Jane Coatney
Aug 24, 2024
Mary Jane Coatney was born in Rocky Ford to Frank W. And Mary C. Smith. She arrived as Mary Jane Smith along with her twin brother, Jerry. Waiting at home in Manzanola for them were her twin sisters, Corrine (Billie) and Florrine (Sammie).
Her childhood was spent growing up in Manzanola where she graduated high school. After...
Dee Ann Ham
Aug 13, 2024
Dee Ham, 53, of Ordway died August 13, 2024 at her home unexpectantly. Dee was born in Rocky Ford to Dale and Diana Ham. She grew up and spent her whole life in Rocky Ford, until moving to Ordway in the early 2000's. She was proud to be part of the Ordway community. Dee was an EMT for Crowley...
Dolores Maria Aragon
Aug 9, 2024
Dolores was born December 15, 1939 in Santa Rosa, NM. She passed away August 9. 2024 at Fowler Healthcare Center. Even though her real name was Maria Dolores Martinez, she always preferred to go by the middle name. Dolores had four children with Bino Martinez and they dragged them with them to watch mom play softball. She played many...
James Kent Thayer
Aug 7, 2024
James (Butch) Kent Thayer, Jr. had a deep love for the Lord and his family. He was called to his eternal home to be with Jesus on August 7, 2024, at the age of 65.
Jim is survived by his father, Jim Thayer Sr. (Janet), of La Junta, CO; his beloved wife, Adriana M Thayer, Las Animas,...
Patricia Lucille Graham
Aug 5, 2024
Patricia (Pat) Lucille Graham, 80, of Fowler, Colorado, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on August 5, 2024. Born on March 4, 1944, Pat's early years were spent north of Fowler on their family homestead. On September 4, 1962, she married her sweetheart, Charles (Bill) William Graham and welcomed twin sons four years later. Her life...
Claire Allen Green
Aug 5, 2024
Claire Allen Green passed away on Monday, August 5th, at his home in Rocky Ford, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 77 years old. His daughter, Nettie, and her husband, Rod, were at his side, providing care and comfort during his final moments.
Claire was born on May 25th, 1947, in Langdon, North Dakota, to...
Harvey Ray Saulmon
Aug 3, 2024
Harvey Ray Saulmon, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, father figure, United States Air Force veteran, and one heck of a nice guy, died August 3 at his home in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Born in La Junta, and raised in nearby Rocky Ford—"Nothing but rattlesnakes and prairie dogs as far as the eye could see," a common Harvey-ism went—he...
Dante Norberto Starks
Jul 17, 2024
The Starks family has recently endured an unexpected loss of Dante Starks on July 17, 2024 at the age of 20. Dante was an ambitious hard working young man who spent his youth working in the fields. Dante is known to have lots of family not only by blood but by his loyalty to the relationships he's made throughout...
Vicki Herdt
Jul 8, 2024
Vicki Herdt, 67, of Thornton, CO went to be with her Lord on Monday July 8, 2024. Vicki was born in Rocky Ford, CO on October 7th, 1956, to Herbert and Dorothy (Kassebaum) Paugh. Vicki graduated from Manzanola High School in 1974. Shortly after High School, she moved to Denver and started working at King Soopers where she met...
Vada Marlene Cottrell
Jul 4, 2024
Vada "Marlene" Cottrell went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2024 at the age of 86. Marlene was born on April 1, 1938 to Ellen Vada and Eugene Lowell Burke in Charlo, MT and was raised in Kellog, ID. Marlene married Carl R. Cottrell on March 5, 1955 in Idaho. In 1967 they moved to Cashmere, WA...
Karen Ann Estep
Jun 29, 2024
Karen Ann Estep of Rocky Ford passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the age of 73 at Pioneer Healthcare.
Karen is survived by Husband Jeffrey Estep, 1 daughter Michelle Wolfswinkel of OK, 1 granddaughter Alandra Gibson of OK, 2 great-grandchildren: Soren Gibson, Lenore Gibson, 2 brothers: Don Livingston, Randy Livingston. She was preceded in death...
Teresa Marie Mckinney
Jun 29, 2024
Teresa Marie McKinney died peacefully on June 29, 2024 at Pioneer Healthcare with her family by her side. Teresa was born on December 17, 1932 to General R. and Gladys W. Gibson in Pueblo. She was the second youngest of 7 children. She graduated from Manzanola High School in 1950. She then married William Truman McKinney on September 20,...
Cecilia Diane Perez
Jun 17, 2024
Cecelia Diane Perez Came into this world January 6, 1953, in La Junta, Colorado and Cecelia was 71 years old when she departed on June 17, 2024, in Garden City, Kansas. Cecelia was a loving mother and grandma to her kids and grandkids. She was survived by Ernesto Apodaca, by her children Anthony Apodaca, Monica Apodaca, 12 grandkids, and...
Madison Annaleen Marsh
May 27, 2024
Madison Annaleen Marsh
January 25th, 2007 - May 27th, 2024
In Loving Memory of Madison Annaleen Marsh, age 17 of Fowler Colorado who passed away unexpectedly on May 27th, 2024
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we bid farewell to our beloved Madison Annaleen Marsh, who was tragically taken from us far too...
Dennis James Larney
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...
David Wayne Chavez
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.
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Phillip Lee Riemenschneider
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,...
Madelyn Dorothy Messick
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...
James A. Moreland
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,...
John "Ralph" Hite
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...
