Apr 23, 2017

F. Javier "Javi" Carrera

Poet, music lover, learner of life, and occasional goofball. Lover of mountains and ocean, of snowboarding, hiking, fishing, of his family, and of Callie.

Owner of a huge heart and the most beautiful smile.

Beloved son of Francis and Ana, brother of Alex and Paula, brother in law of...

Apr 20, 2017

Benito “Benny” Diaz, 70, died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at his home in Cubero, NM. He suffered & lost his battle to lung disease. He leaves his sons, Benny Diaz, Jr. and Bobby Wilcox; his daughter Rene Chavez; brothers and their spouses, Tony (Chico) & Lucy Diaz, Edward & Laura Diaz, Victor & Beverly Diaz, Ruben & Sergio Diaz; his...

Apr 19, 2017

Gary Schooler born in Chicago March 12, 1938, and passed away April 19, 2017. Loving husband to Orrel, caring, supportive father to Sherri and Randy, proud, loving grandfather to Annika, Andrea, and Amelia. Gary was employed by a computer company in technical services. Moved with family to Denver 1978. Enjoyed reading, crossword puzzle, and spending time with his granddaughters....

Apr 18, 2017

Bennie F. Portillo (October 4, 1932 April 18, 2017) died peacefully in Santa Fe, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents Matias and Delores Portillo; sisters Angie Armijo and Leticia Lucero.  Bennie is survived by his son Frank; daughters Roberta Sohm (Carl), Sandra Sanchez (Manuel); sister Sally Tenorio; Virginia Portillo the mother of his children; six grandchildren and one...

Apr 17, 2017

Lakewood - Alfred Gilbert Duran, Sr. 79 years young, died Monday April 17, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Alfred leaves behind his wife, Sharon Duran, sons Al Duran, Jr. and Aaron Duran, daughter Janice (Duran) Silva, daughters-in-law Mea Duran and Judy Duran, son-in-law Russell Silva, grandchildren: Angeleen Duran, Lexie (Duran) Kerr, Lauren Duran, Anthony Duran,...

Apr 17, 2017

"Remembering Alec"

In Memory of Alec William Wallis

"100% passionate about the things he loved" is one of the first comments that came to mind when we began reflecting on just who this man was. We started to list his hobbies/passions and realized that they were VERY numerous and that all were things that he...

Apr 16, 2017

CMSgt. Thomas J. Walther, COANG(RET) 68, of Parker, CO passed away on April 16, 2017 at The Denver Hospice.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the Colorado Air National Guard, serving 38 years including the Vietnam War and in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Tom loved to fish and holds...

Apr 14, 2017

Bridgett L. Palacios (née Vande Vrede) died in her home on April14th, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM after succumbing to brain cancer at the age of 58 years old. Bridgett is survived by her mother Karen Townsend & stepfather Eddie Townsend of Alamogordo, NM, mother-in-law Lupe Palacios of Albuquerque, NM, husband Ernest Rene Palacios of Albuquerque, NM; son Adrian Palacios and...

Apr 14, 2017

Alfred "Al" Arthur Manzanares - May 2, 1944 - April 14 th , 2017

Al was born in Denver, Colorado, he had a beautiful soul, a heart of gold and faith in mankind. He was always positive, saw the good in people, never spoke ill of anyone and was a hard...

Apr 13, 2017

Joyce Brewer, 68, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2017 at home in Highlands Ranch, CO with her husband, Todd, holding her after a long-fought battle with MS and then brain cancer.

Joyce was born to Rolland & Wanda Simpson on March 6, 1949 in Cherokee, OK. She lived briefly on a farm property near Helena, then...

Apr 6, 2017

Harriet A. Kessler, age 96, passed away on April 6, 2017 in Aurora, Colorado, at St. Andrew's Village. She was a dedicated and loyal wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed by her children, their spouses, her grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Born on July 5, 1920 in Duluth, Minnesota, Harriet was...

Apr 6, 2017

Richard Robert "Richie" Bertha passed away peacefully on April 6, 2017. Richard was born on July 11, 1956 in Hoven, South Dakota, to Dorothy & Robert Bertha. Richard was a caring and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He has left us, but will always be in our hearts. Richard's positive outlook on life will remain an inspiration to...

Apr 4, 2017

Michael Manuel Hazelwood (AKA:MOOSE), 66 of Denver, CO. Husband to late wife Eretta L . Williams who proceeded him in death in 2015. Father to Tasha Hazelwood-Williams. Father in law to Hasan Willaims, Sr. Step-father to Keshia Williams, Al Williams and Yvonne Williams. Grandfather to Ebonne Hazelwood, Hasan IBN. JR, Hakiem Williams, Hafiz Williams. Step - Grandfather to, Teresa...

Apr 4, 2017

Matthew (Matt) Olson, 43, of Aurora, CO passed away on April 4, 2017 after a tenacious battle with pancreatic insufficiency.

Matt was born March 22, 1974 in Columbia, SC. After 15 months, he and his twin sister were adopted by Hal and Dot Olson. He moved with his family to Aurora when he was 2 years old....

Apr 3, 2017

Doug passed away peacefully in his home in Glendale Colorado on April 3, 2017. He is survived by his sister Holly Osborne, brother Bruce Osborne and good friends. Born on December 9, 1951 in Denver Colorado he has been a long time resident in the Denver area. Graduated high school from Fairview High in Boulder Colorado where he continued...

Apr 3, 2017

Dorothy (Dottie) Magdelena Otterstetter Holman was born April 20, 1944 to Henry and Teresa (Schultz) Otterstetter on the Schultz homestead west of Forbes, ND.

She graduated from Ellendale High School in 1962 and earned her LPN degree in 1963 from Whapeton State School of Science in North Dakota.

She married Kenneth Holman of Fredonia, ND...

Apr 3, 2017

Judith Lynn Hughes was born to Don and Peggy (Blanchard) Hughes June 28, 1958 at Ord, Nebraska.

Judy attended grade school at Cotesfield, Nebraska and graduated from North-Loup Scotia High School in 1976. She received her Associates Degree from Southeast Community College in Lincoln. Her career was in computer programming/technology in Lincoln, Nebraska and Kansas City, working...

Mar 31, 2017

Michael (Mike) W. Lepic, born August 29, 1958, passed away on March 31, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mike is preceded in death by this mother Claudia Sites and his brother Derrick Sites.  Mike is survived by his father, Wendell Lepic; his wife Karen J. Lepic; his daughters Maia Kolody-Lepic (Stephen) and Pekabo Tatiana Mente (Mike); his step-daughters Kelly Kolody...

Mar 27, 2017

Sanchez, Mary Ann Age 93, passed away peacefully at home. Our Lord God called her home to her eternal resting place on March 27, 2017. She was a resident of Albuquerque's South Valley Pajarito since 1958. Mary was born in 1923 in San Acacia, NM. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Mary Ann was...

Mar 26, 2017

George W. Decker went to be with the Lord on Sunday March 26, 2017 at the age of 83 with his loving family by his side, following a long illness with COPD.   He was born February 22, 1934 in Kaufman County, Texas, the son of Aubrey Allen Decker and Tressie Mildred Friday.  The family left East Texas and moved to Midland,...