Dec 20, 2023

Sharon Kay Reeves, departed her loving family on December 20, 2023. Sharon was born in Rocky Ford on May 31, 1940 to Adam and Francis Foos. Sharon was mother to Randy, Greg, Troy, Kim and Kerri. She raised her children with love and devotion in Ordway with her husband of 66 years Richard. Sharon started as a Secretary for...

Dec 17, 2023

On December 17, 2023, Lois Jean Kiefer Smith, 90, of Rocky Ford, CO, peacefully passed away from cancer at Fowler Nursing Home. Late that afternoon, the skies ushered her into heaven to be with her dearly departed family whom she was ready to be reunited with. She was a kind and thoughtful soul and very devoted to family. She...

Dec 13, 2023

Jeffery William Black, Jr., 95, passed away December 13, 2023 in Fowler. He was born October 16, 1928 to Jeffery, Sr. and Sara (Brunia) Black in Eureka, CA where his family went to get what was called a grub stake. The family returned to the Fowler area where he spent the rest of his life. He attended school in...

Dec 13, 2023

Dorene Sue Pool went to the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Savior on December 13, 2023 in Chandler Arizona. She was born on January 24, 1960 to Fletcher M. Pool and Joyce E. Pool of Grand Prairie, Texas. At the age of one, her family moved to Colorado where she went to school and her love of music...

Dec 4, 2023

June Hodgs 88 of Pueblo went to be with the Lord December 4th 2023. She was born June 4th 1935 to Ernest and Norma Denham. June grew up in Fowler and raised her seven children there. She worked at the Fowler Nursing home until she moved to Pueblo in 1989. She was a CNA for over forty years.

Dec 1, 2023

A son, a husband, a father, a golden soul. Born on June, 2 1942 has not left us but has blessed us with his love, care, and knowledge on December 1, 2023. John Delbert Ring was a loyal, loving and honorable man to his wife Kit M Ring and an inspiration and caring father to his daughter Kaitlan A...

Nov 13, 2023

It is with immense sadness that we announce that Carlos Reynaldo Gonzales entered into eternal rest on 13 November 2023 surrounded by his beloved children. He was 91. He was a beloved partner to Brenda, a cherished father and the best grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather to many. Carlos, affectionately known as "Popo" to his grandchildren, was born on 13...

Nov 12, 2023

Jarold "Jerry" B. Sitton of Rocky Ford passed away on November 12, 2023 at the age of 85 in Fowler. Jerry was born in La Junta to Bert and Leola Sitton. He married the love of his life, Donna Reid, in 1956. He worked for the railroad all his adult life until retirement, mainly in engineering for the signal...

Nov 5, 2023

Frank G. Aragon, of Rocky Ford entered his eternal rest on November 5, 2023, in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 91. He was born on September 24, 1932, in Anton Chico, N.M. to Miguel Cruz and Adela G. Aragon of Anton Chico, N.M. Frank worked as a Campaign Foreman and Night Watchman for American Crystal Sugar Factory, he...

Nov 3, 2023

Peggy Ann Meyer, 71, of Rocky Ford passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home. Peggy was born to Dorwin and Leatha Sparks. The family moved around when she was growing up. She graduated from Castle Park High School in Chula Vista, California in 1970. Peggy met Chuck Meyer and they were married on August 5, 1976, in...

Nov 2, 2023

Joaquin Miguel Robles Granados, 65, of Rocky Ford, died unexpectedly on Nov. 2, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Aug. 16, 1958 to Esteban and Angela Robles in Valle de Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico. Joaquin was a loving, caring person, always there to lend a helping hand— very outgoing, starting conversations, telling stories, and...

Nov 1, 2023

Helen Walters Smith of Fowler died at Fowler Health Care Center on November 1, 2023, where she had been a resident for some time. She was born in Sugar City on April 21, 1930, first daughter of Cyrus 'Sox' Walters and Frances Hambleton Walters. Family was later joined by Lola Lu, Bea and Jeanne. She graduated from Sugar City...

Oct 30, 2023

Rudolph Frederick Meyers Jr. was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on May 12th,1953, to Rudolph Fredrick Meyers Sr. and Doris Ruth Reckner. Rudy lived in Pennsylvania until he moved to Denver, shortly before his 8th birthday in 1961. Rudy was the eldest of four children. He had a brother named Ted and two sisters Daunice and Lisa. From a very...

Oct 30, 2023

Shirley Jones, age 81, of Ordway, passed away on October 30, 2023, in Pueblo. She was born on April 20, 1942, in Salida at her grandparents home. She is survived by her daughter Sheri Logan (David) of Bayard, NE, her son John Jones of Huntsville, AR, her sister Jean Carr of Pueblo, as well as three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren,...

Oct 25, 2023

Nancy Anne Steir, died unexpectedly October 25, 2023 at her home of residence in Rocky Ford. She was born at a Naval Hospital, North Island, San Diego, California on February 14, 1944. Nancy graduated from Rocky Ford High School, Class of 1962. She was involved in band (saxophone), twirling, and was a member of The Melonettes. She taught tap...

Oct 23, 2023

Evelyn Jane Van Galder, 82, of Rocky Ford, passed away October 23, 2023 at Fowler Health Care.

Evelyn was born in Olney Springs to Armor and Audrey (Brandon) Cochran on November 25, 1940. After graduating from Olney Springs High School, she went on to earn a degree in Hair Styling and

Cosmetology at Hollywood Beauty...

Oct 23, 2023

Jerry C. Terrell of Fowler passed away on October 23, 2023 at the age of 81 in Fowler with his beloved Dottie by his side. Jerry was born in Lawton, OK to Johnny and Alma Terrell. He grew up in Lawton, OK and after high school joined the Army National Guard. He met his wife Dottie in Colorado Springs,...

Oct 23, 2023

Nancy Reed of Swink, formerly of Sugar City, passed away on October 23, 2023 at the age of 62 at her home. Nancy was born in La Junta to Charles and Ruth Watkins. Nancy was a cook at Crowley County School for 19 years. She also worked at Crowley County Correctional Facility as a kitchen supervisor. She met Neal...

Oct 21, 2023

Merrill Craig, 95, passed away on October 21, 2023 at Fowler Healthcare Nursing Home. Born January 5, 1928 in Rocky Ford, to the late Evangeline (Hauck) and George Arlington Blotz.

Ms. Craig's family has Rocky Ford roots dating back to its original settlement south of the Arkansas River. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School and earned...

Sep 21, 2023

Larry Dale Lusk (Pa to his family) was born November 18, 1940, in a farmhouse north of Swink to Roy and Hazel (Cummings) Lusk. He lived in the same house all his growing-up years with his two older brothers Wayne and Dean. He attended school in Swink and graduated in 1958. Larry graduated from Otero Junior College in 1961....