Martha Yolanda (Manchego) Kesterson Obituary

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Martha Yolanda (Manchego) Kesterson

December 11, 1951 - October 3rd, 2026

Obituary

Martha Yolanda (Manchego) Kesterson was born December 11, 1951 in Springer, NM to Alberto and Rafaelita (Portillo) Manchego. She went to be with the Lord on October 3rd, 2026 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo. Martha was called Marty by many. She was very active and a member of the Fowler Historical Society holding positions as board member, treasure and president, the Friends of Fowler Cemetery as Chairman and a member of the Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Fowler and St Patrick’s church in Minturn. She loved her time in the mountains where she also loved to volunteer her time in many organizations including Buddy Werner Ski League, Vail Boy Scouts, the upper Eagle County School District and working for Vail Resorts and Winterpark Ski area, ski schools as Supervisor. Most of her time was spent loving and raising her son and caring for other children in her home. Martha learned to ski, snowboard, and swim at an older age to keep her healthy.

Martha is survived by her loving husband James Kesterson and her son Travis Kesterson, along with her sisters Virginia Aragon of Fowler, Esther Castro of Fowler, Henrietta (Jim) Smith of Burlington, Rita Kesterson of Pueblo and brother Ernie Manchego (Cathy) of Fowler, and numerous nieces, nephews and good friends. She was preceded by her mother Floraida Rafaelita Manchego, Alberto Manchego, sister Charlotte Masias, Brother Albert Jr. and grandparents Enrique and Martha Manchego, Julian and Esther Portillos and her God daughter Danette Gonzalez. 

A Rosary Service will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Fowler will Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 A.M. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bellwood Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.bellwoodustick.com.

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