Carole Jean Bauer
April 27, 2025
Carole Bauer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 27, 2025, in Colorado Springs at the age of 77. Carole was born on January 10, 1948, in Rocky Ford to Jake and Mary Lindt. She grew up in Rocky Ford and graduated from Rocky Ford High School before marrying the love of her life,...
Linda Marie Jenner
April 16, 2025
Ms. Linda Marie Jenner, 77, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2025 suddenly in Colorado Springs due to a fall. Linda was born in Denver on September 18, 1947; the daughter of James (Jim) Vernon Jenner and Donna Mae Jenner. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1965, then furthered her education at Adams State...
Lois Kathryn Bates
April 7, 2025
Lois Kathryn Bates, 88, of Fowler, passed away peacefully April 7, 2025, at the Fowler Health Care Center. She was born on May 5, 1936 in Norborne, Missouri to Alfred and Ella Brock. Lois is survived by husband of 67 years, Bill Bates; children Kathy (Steve) Bauserman, Beth (Tom) Hartless, Susie Bates, and Russell (Shaleen) Bates; grandchildren, Jill Bauserman,...
Juanita June Templeton
April 7, 2025
Juanita June (Crawford) Templeton died on April 7, 2025, at age 94 at Grace Pointe Memory Care in Greeley, Colorado of congestive heart failure. She was born on December 13, 1930, in Ottawa, Kansas, to B.W. and Helen (Lindsay) Crawford and joined older sister, Mary Anne.
When she was four the family moved to Rocky Ford, Colorado....
Wanda Lee Parker
March 31, 2025
Wanda Lee Parker, 89, of Fowler passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025 at Fowler Healthcare Center. She was born January 7,1936 in Pueblo to Raymond and Edith Clarke of Beulah, Colorado.
Wanda attended school in Beulah, until the 9th grade when her family moved to Denver. Upon graduation for Denver West High School in 1965, she...
Art Allen
March 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Raymond Arthur Allen, Sr. (Art)
Raymond Arthur Allen, Sr. (Art), 86, passed away in Pueblo on March 30, 2025. Born on September 6, 1938, in Crowley County to Raymond and Pearl Allen, Art was raised north of Fowler and graduated from Fowler High School in 1956.
Art, a lifelong farmer, took...
Mary Elizabeth Switser
March 20, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Fedde) Switser of Fowler passed away on Thursday, March 20th at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 93. Mary was born in La Junta to Arthur and Carrie Fedde. Mary graduated from Fowler High School, attended Augusta College and then married her high school sweetheart, Warren Switser, on September 30, 1950. Mary was...
Terri Lynn Leffingwell
March 8, 2025
Terri Lynn Leffingwell was born to Clyde and Geraldine Dell on October 6, 1958. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School with the class of 1977 and briefly attended Rockmont College in Denver before returning home, where she dedicated herself to both work and family. Terri's life was defined by love, faith, and resilience. She was a woman of...
Armando Manuel Reyes
March 2, 2025
Armando Manuel Reyes of Rocky Ford passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Colorado Springs at the age of 41. Mando was born and raised in Rocky Ford. He loved hanging out with his family. He loved his kids more than anything, his girls were his babies and he would do anything for his boys. He had an...
Mary Margaret Miller
February 21, 2025
Mary Miller, 63, of Manzanola, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1961, in Tracy, MN, to Clinton and Margaret Peterson.
Growing up in Tracy, Mary was an active participant in her community, excelling in Band, Choir, and as a member of the Girl's Golf Team throughout high school. She graduated as...
Michael Steven Tucker
February 21, 2025
Michael Steven Tucker, 71, of Rocky Ford died February 21, 2025 at his home. Mike was born September 1, 1953 in La Junta to Elmer and Lennie Tucker. He grew up in Rocky Ford and graduated from Rocky Ford High School. He worked as a mechanic, loved listening to music and drinking his vodka. He was also an avid...
Lorie Bundy
February 20, 2025
Catherine "Lorie" Bundy, 67, of Sugar City passed away on February 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Lorie was born in Rivera, California. She married Randy Bundy, and she moved with him from duty station to duty station as he served in the Navy. After Randy was discharged from the Navy they settled in Colorado where...
Jimmy Gallegos
February 18, 2025
Jimmy Gallegos of Rocky Ford passed away at his home at the age of 66 on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Jimmy was born in La Junta to George and Beatrice Gallegos. He lived in the Arkansas Valley for his entire life. Jimmy was a happy go lucky kind of guy, everyone who knew him loved him, he had an...
Elvis Wilburn Baker
February 12, 2025
Elvis Wilburn Baker was born July 15, 1927 in Foss Oklahoma, he is the son of Andrew Baker and Hetty Dewey. He married Doris Baker on Aug 28, 1951. Elvis and Doris resided in Rocky Ford and raised 3 children: Sherry, Larry and Alan. Elvis was a social, active man who was deeply involved in the Church of Christ...
Kenny Alan Young
February 8, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny" Young, 62, of Pueblo passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home. Kenny was born in Denver to Clyde and Sandra Young. He was a kind and generous person, he was very giving and always willing to help people.
Kenny is survived by his 2 cousins: Bill (Donna) Records of Rocky Ford, Andrea...
Frances Hope Vasquez
February 2, 2025
Frances Vasquez of Rocky Ford passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Pueblo at the age of 70. Frances was born in Newdale to Emilio and Precilla Encinias. Frances grew up in Rocky Ford and married Fidel Vasquez on April 10, 1973 and started their family. Frances was always helping others and putting everyone else's needs before her...
Mary Louise Nelson
January 21, 2025
Mary Nelson of Rocky Ford passed away at her home at the age of 81. Mary was born in Crowley County to Dave and Erma Zimmerman. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School Class of 1961. Mary worked at the Rocky Ford Daily Gazette for 24 years before going to work for Otero County Human Services. Mary enjoyed traveling...
Judy Clair Venard
January 5, 2025
Judy Venard passed away peacefully on January 5th 2025 at the age of 82, however she would not like that I stated her age. Judy was the oldest of 6 siblings raised in the Lewiston/Clarkston area. Judy made her career in the service industry. She owned a bar with her first husband Tuffy before moving to Colorado. Judy lived...
Joyce Autry
December 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...
Mary Jane Losey
December 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...
