Obituary Listing

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,...

Mar 20, 2024

Betty Hirakata of Rocky Ford passed away on March 20, 2024 at the age of 82 at her home. Betty was born in Mexico to Sylvester and Reyes Licano. Betty married Jerre Hirakata, and they raised their family in Rocky Ford. She ran Betty's Farm Market on Hwy 10 and was known for having great chiles there. Betty enjoyed...

Mar 17, 2024

James Vernon Jenner of Rocky Ford passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the age of 97 in Fowler. Jim was born in Bristol, Colorado to Teresa & Jacob Jenner. After high school he joined the Air Force. Jim married Donna Totten in 1947. After the Air Force Jim earned his Journeyman's Plumbers License. They moved to Rocky Ford...

Mar 15, 2024

John Lee Graft passed away peacefully at home with his family in Fowler on Friday, 15 March, 2024. He was born on 14 September, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana to William John Graft and Mary Jane (Fast) Graft. He grew up in the Fort Wayne area and attended Fort Wayne public schools. He graduated from Central Fort Wayne...

Mar 9, 2024

Rocky Ford resident Marion A. Van Dyk Portner passed away on March 9, 2024 in Fowler. Marion was born on July 11, 1927 in Rocky Ford to Murrel and Mina Anderson. She married Leonard P. "Bud" Van Dyk on March 15, 1946. After Bud's death she married Samuel Portner.

Marion served on various boards and committees throughout...

Mar 9, 2024

Norman Hopkins passed away on March 9, 2024 at Crowley County Nursing Center. His children Rita Condis, Kathy Lordino, Kenneth Hopkins, Steven Hopkins and Cindy Griffin were all at his side. Norman was born June 3, 1928 to Ina Hopkins Evans and Charles Hopkins in Eastlake, CO.

Norman has 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren with...

Feb 23, 2024

Magdalena Nancy Esquibel of Rocky Ford passed away on February 23, 2024 in Pueblo at the age of 82. Nancy was born in Vroman to Marcelino and Romelia Reyna. She married Ray Esquibel and they raised their family in Rocky Ford. Nancy worked as a CNA at Pioneer Healthcare.

Nancy is survived by her 3 children: Theresa...