Eric Todd Rocha, 39, passed away Aug. 18th, 2025, in Baltimore, Md. He was born on March 19, 1986, in Great Bend, Kan. to Donald and Kimberly Rocha. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle.

Eric graduated from Great Bend High School in 2005 and resided in Great Bend until his mid-20s before moving to Arizona for a job opportunity and then he went on to Maryland with the hopes of starting over after some addiction issues. Eric enjoyed tattoos, fishing trips with his dad growing up, riding four-wheelers, making others laugh, frequently talking with his dad on the phone because of the distance with living states apart the last several years, and always checking in on who he referred to as his “Older” little sister, who will forever be his “Sassa.”

Eric was a smart and dependable soul who wanted and did fight his addiction for years, but unfortunately, he lost the battle, and the reality of Eric’s death is devastating to all who know him.

Eric is survived by his father, Donald Rocha of Great Bend; one sister, Stacy Rocha-Davis and her spouse Jacob Davis; two nephews, Brayden Rocha and Brylen Riedel all of Great Bend, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kimberly Rocha; and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Cremation has been selected by the family, and a Celebration of Life will be held for immediate family at a later date.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 23, 2025