Empty Saddles
Courtesy of ProRodeo
John W. Jones Sr., the 1970 world champion steer wrestler and a member of the inaugural class of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1979, died Oct. 6 of an aortic aneurism. He was 81.
Read more: PRCA Hall Of Famer John W. Jones Sr.
Roping partner and friend Sandy McLeod passed away from complications following a shoulder surgery. In the morning hours of August 27, Heaven called for Colin “Sandy” McLeod III.
Sandy was born in Boise, Idaho, on March 13, 1952. He was the son of Colin “Smokey” McLeod Jr. and Delayne McLeod.
Reed Welch, 35, of Oakdale, Calif., passed away on September 1, 2013.
The memorial service was held Sept. 7th at The Reata in Oakdale. Reverend John Roberts of St. Matthias Church officiated.
Reed was born in Oakdale, California on August 22, 1978. He graduated from Oakdale High School and after graduation he continued to follow the Welch family legacy with raising cattle.
Charlie Rodriguez passed away July 22, 2013 with his loving children at his side.
Charlie was born in Fort Davis, Texas, on Feb. 9, 1929 and discovered his passion for ranching at the age of six, when he started working at the Kokernot 06 Ranch to help support his family. Charlie’s first experience handling livestock began at the age of seven; roping and riding small calves and lambs.
John Quintana, the 1972 world champion bull rider and a six-time qualifier for the National Finals Rodeo, died March 25 in a plane crash near Roma in western Queensland, Australia. He was 64.