John Thomas Martinez, known to family and friends as John, passed away on July 29, 2026, in Wheatridge, Colorado, at the age of 90. John was born on June 16, 1936, in Denver, Colorado, and he carried the spirit of his hometown with him throughout his life. He lived with a steady faith, a kind heart, and a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew him. Those who loved him will remember him as a loving, faith-filled, and friendly man whose life reflected the values he held dear. John was ...

Mom was never a woman defined by illness. She was defined by strength, by faith, by plainspoken honesty, and by a love so steady and practical that you could feel it in the way she opened her home, the way she fed you, the way she listened, and the way she worked. She was a "tough girl," as she liked to say—the kind of woman who knew the feed barn mattered more than the beauty salon, and who believed, "Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a real soul to love the ...

Pedro E. Rodriguez, known to everyone simply as Pedro, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, after facing heart complications with the same steady courage and quiet strength that marked his life from beginning to end. Born on May 20, 1952, in Valadeces, Mexico, Pedro carried the spirit of his roots with him wherever he went. He grew up with a strong sense of family, hard work, and humor, and he brought those qualities into every chapter of his life. He was the kind of man who ...

Eligio Jose Velasquez, lovingly known as “Big Lee,” passed away on July 20, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, the same city where he was born on February 24, 1962, and where his story began and ended with strength, heart, and purpose. Big Lee lived a life that reflected courage, loyalty, and resilience. He was a loving, friendly, and optimistic man whose presence could lift a room and whose spirit could encourage anyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He carried himself with the ...

Jean Lovell, born July 29, 1935, in Torrington, Wyoming, died peacefully in Boulder, Colorado, on July 19, 2026, after a short illness with colon cancer. She lived 90 years guided by the belief that a life is meant to make things better for others. Jean was the eldest daughter of John and Areta (Gillett) Booth. Her childhood was spent on the move as her father followed construction jobs during World War II. The family lived wherever the work took them: motels, rented rooms, places above ...

William (Bill) Earl Brown, 77, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of service, hard work, a love of railroads and the mountains, and most importantly a loving circle of family and friends.    Bill was born in Canton, IL on Dec 12, 1948 to Mary Lou and Dale Brown.  He grew up in Canton with his sister Ruthann, then moved to Colorado to attend the University of Denver. Here he met his first wife Jerryann (Weaver) Jascott.  After briefly living again ...

Charles James LaCrue Jr., known lovingly as Chuck, (Chucky) was born July 21, 1970, in Denver, Colorado, and passed away in the same city on July 14, 2026, after facing medical issues with quite courage. He had a warmth that could fill a room, a laugh that could lighten any burden, and a witty spirit that held steady through every season. Chuck was the eldest son of Charles James  LaCrue Sr. and Rebecca Padilla-LaCrue, and brother to John and Alicia LaCrue. He was a proud father to ...

Maclovia Gaudalupe Anderson, lovingly known as Maxine and referred to with was born on November 21, 1930, in Wheatland, Wyoming, and she passed away naturally on July 11, 2026, in Lakewood, Colorado, at the age of 95. Maxine lived a life that stands as a powerful reminder that strength is not always loud, and greatness is not always measured by wealth or position. She came into the world in humble circumstances and grew up in Denver during a time when indoor ...

Michael Anthony Garduño, known lovingly by many as Mikey, was born on October 10, 1974, in Denver, Colorado, and passed away on July 9, 2026, in the same city he called home. He lived his life with a spirit that was both grounded and uplifting, and his sudden accidental passing leaves behind a deep ache in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Mikey was a man whose presence could lighten a room.   Mikey was the kind of person who showed love through action. His hands and ...

Alfred Judson "Jud" Riley, 88, passed away on July 5, 2026. Jud was born on January 30, 1938, in Eunice, Louisiana, to Claude Theodore Riley Sr. and Ella Reba (Trujillo) Riley. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1960 and as a pastor in the Denver area for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce Riley of Broomfield, Colorado; his children, Robert (Janet) Riley of Jacksonville, Florida, and Rachelle (Tim) Goering of Marietta, ...