Sep 18, 2023

Solomon Santistevan, Jr. of Rocky ford passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the age of 66 in La Junta. Solomon was born in Rocky Ford to Solomon and Abelina Santistevan. He attended school in Rocky Ford, then he joined the Army. Solomon loved to fish and also played in pool leagues.

Solomon is survived by...

Sep 15, 2023

Bernabe "Berna" Montanez Gomez

June 11, 1926 - September 15, 2023

"We are because you were"

In the early morning hours of September 15 in Rocky Ford, Berna was called home by her Heavenly Father. She was 97 years old. Berna was born in Dawson, NM on June 11, 1926 to Francisco &...

Sep 15, 2023

Ed was born in La Junta, CO to Lewis Vandiver and Estella Myrtle (Stamp) Burns. He was the youngest of 12 children. Ed served in the US Army. He married Norita Houchens in1957. They were a very special couple and adopted two children Jeffrey and Tammy. He retired from WestPlains Energy as a Superintendent.

He loved reading,...

Sep 6, 2023

Cory D. Bauer of Denver passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the age of 48 at The Aurora Medical Center of Aurora. Cory was born March 15, 1975 in Rocky Ford to Carey Bauer and Carole Lindt Bauer. He graduated from Crowley County High School in 1993. He got his technical degree for diesel mechanic from Northwest...

Sep 6, 2023

Ben Martinez of Pueblo passed away in Pueblo on September 6, 2023 at the age of 86. Ben was born in San Luis to Julia and Florindo Martinez. When he was a small child they moved to Ordway, where he was raised. He graduated form Crowley County High School. After high school he joined the Army. He married Mary...

Aug 31, 2023

John Richard Heil went home to be with his Lord at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice House in Pueblo, Co on August 24, 2023 at the age of 83. John was born in Liberal, Kansas on September 24, 1939.

Genevieve Heil went home to be with her Lord 1 week later at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice...

Aug 24, 2023

John Richard Heil went home to be with his Lord at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice House in Pueblo, Co on August 24, 2023 at the age of 83. John was born in Liberal, Kansas on September 24, 1939.

Genevieve Heil went home to be with her Lord 1 week later at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice...

Aug 22, 2023

Tammy Deason, 61, of Rocky Ford died August 22, 2023, at her home. Tammy was born in Lamar to Michael and Nona Deason. Tammy enjoyed collecting antiques, coins or anything that was unique. She loved plants and all animals including all the creepy crawling animals on our plant. She had a pet Flemish Rabbit named "Willow" along with 2...

Aug 19, 2023

Mike Heether, 73, of Ordway passed away August 19, 2023 at his home. He served in the Army for 8 years. While he was in the Army, he was stationed in Colorado for a while. After the Army, Mike owned his own monument company, Rice Memorial, in Ohio. He moved back to Colorado in 1991. He really enjoyed doing...

Aug 16, 2023

Jennie T. Cordova of Rocky ford passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in Colorado Springs at the age of 61. Jennie was born in Rocky Ford to Nick and Josie Cordova. She enjoyed traveling, driving everywhere she went. She loved to be with her family, especially her grandkids. She liked to go to the casinos and play bingo...

Aug 12, 2023

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth" – 3 John 1:4

Grace Katherine (Little) Schack traveled to her Heavenly home in the early evening hours of August 12, 2023, at the age of 97, just four months before her 98th birthday. She was born December 14, 1925 in Rocky Ford,...

Aug 6, 2023

Maryann Virginia Cordova of Rocky Ford passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Colorado Springs at the age of 71. Virgina was born to Elias and Erma Jaramillo. She grew up in Rocky Ford graduating from Rocky Ford High School. She met and married Robert Cordova and they made their home in Rocky Ford, where they raised their...

Aug 2, 2023

Bernardo Rodriguez Aldaba was welcomed home to Heaven on August 2, 2023. Tragically we lost a good man, friend, and father. Bernardo was born August 20,1971 to Manuel and Paula Rodriguez. Survived by his brothers Chuy, Luis, Martin, and Manuel Rodriguez. His sisters Olga, Maricruz, and Carmela Rodriguez. Having been born and raised in Mexico he would bravely leave...

Jul 22, 2023

Geoffrey Oliver Burney, 74, died July 22nd, 2023. At Geoff's request, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life has not yet been determined.

Geoff was the only child born to Harold Lee Burney and Hazel "Pat" Burney on July 30th, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio. Geoff later graduated high school in Washington D.C. During summer breaks...

Jul 20, 2023

Mackenzie Hall of Rocky Ford passed away on July 20, 2023 at the age of 21 in Pueblo. Mackenzie was born in Denver to Richard and Kirstin Hall. Mackenzie was a very creative person, she loved music, drawing and writing. In high school she was in speech and drama, she worked as a digital creator. She played volleyball and...

Jul 18, 2023

Martha Montoya Gomez passed away July 18th, 2023 in Edmond Oklahoma. Martha was born August 29th 1961 to Cornelio and Flora Montoya of Rocky Ford, Colorado. Martha was a long term resident of Rocky Ford. She resided in Lamar, Colorado and Edmond, Oklahoma with her children.

Martha is survived by her children Michelle Gomez and Joey Gomez;...

Jul 14, 2023

Brenda Aragon Berumen was born in Wagon Mound, NM on February 4, 1937 to Benancio Aragon and Clorinda Romero. She was the sister to Felimon, Joe, and Kelly. Brenda was the widow of Fortunato Berumen. The mother to Chris (Michelle) Berumen, Lillian (Schuyler) Totten, and Kenneth (Suzi) Berumen. A lifetime companion to Carlos Gonzales. And a grandma and great-grandma...

Jul 12, 2023

Tommy H. Stone, Jr. of Swink grew up on a farm by Timpas Creek. He married Ann and raised his family in Swink, where he enjoyed watching his children play sports. He was a gifted mechanic and welder. He used his talents to help others. He loved motorcycles, fast cars, and hunting with family and friends. He enjoyed weightlifting...

Jul 7, 2023

Jun 26, 2023

Loyce E. Goodwin 1929 - 2023

Loyce Goodwin (93) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday June 26, 2023 at Parkview

Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. She had been a resident of Fowler Nursing Home for a couple

months, recuperating from a broken hip. She was born in Las Animas, Colorado...