Obituary Listing

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....

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...