Wayne L. Finley, 87, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on October 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born in a farmhouse in Labette County, Kansas, to Arthur "Cy" and Mary Finley (née Gittins). After training as a machinist in vocational school, he moved to Denver in 1961 to begin building his future. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964 before returning to Denver, where he continued his machinist career and later entered the ...

Maria Del Carmen Martinez, known lovingly as Carmen “Ama,” passed away on October 19, 2026, in Lakewood, Colorado, from natural causes, at the age of 89. Born on November 9, 1936, in Juarez, Mexico, Carmen lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and devotion to the people she loved. She carried with her the values of her upbringing throughout her life, and those who knew her will remember a woman whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and steadiness to any room. Her ...

Reflecting on the life of Richard John Leyba brings two words to mind: Connie Leyba. His whole  world revolved around his late wife. Together 55 years and forevermore in eternity, they were  the ultimate dynamic duo. They lived a life so full that it can never properly be recounted in  words, but those who called them family or friends know just how unstoppable of a force they  were together. There was no dance floor they couldn’t conquer and no all-you-can-eat ...

Louise Brown Moore a long time resident of Denver passed away September 8, 2026 at the age of 76. Louise was born in Phoenix Arizona the third child of George and Alice Brown. She is survived by her brother George and his wife Lee of Houston Texas and brother Bob of Riverside California plus a number of nieces and nephews. She is also survived by long time friend Kim Blair of Denver. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Blake Funeral and Cremation Services.

Darin Robert Mongrain, 53 was born on  September 9th, 1972 and passed away on September 5th, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, and father. He enjoyed spending time with family,  hosting BBQs, and playing guitar.  He now joins his father, Dr. Dale Mongrain, mother, Greta Pesognelli, and wife, Theresa Mongrain who have preceded him in death. He is survived by his brothers, Jason Mongrain and Ian Pesognelli, sister, Kimberly Jaramillo, and children, Alexis Mongrain ...

Nick Pacheco, who was born on March 11, 1948, in Fredrick, Colorado, and passed away on September 1, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, was a faithful Christian, a devoted family man, and a generous servant to others who will be remembered with love and gratitude by all who knew him.   He was preceded in death by a life marked by quiet strength, steadfast devotion, and a humble spirit that touched many hearts. Nick lived his life with a deep sense of duty and compassion, always willing to ...

Mallory "Mal" Jean Crouch (April 21, 1984 – August 27, 2026) was bright, generous, and radiated an unforgettable spirit. To know Mal was to know someone who was a friend to everyone she met, leaving behind fierce loyalty, enduring kindness, and a contagious belly giggle that will forever be the soundtrack to Mal’s life for anyone who had the privilege to know her. A passionate loyal friend with a deeply empathetic heart, Mal earned her Master of Social Work from the ...

Gene Roediger, 45, passed away on August 21, 2026, after being the victim of a tragic hit-and-run accident in Adams County, Colorado. Born and raised in Glendo, Wyoming, Gene was a man who worked with his hands and took pride in his trade as a welder. Throughout his life, welding was more than a job—it was the work he knew best and the craft through which he earned his living. As a young man, Gene enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, beginning a chapter of service that ...

Oscar Fuentes, who was born on March 29, 1959, in Mexico and passed away on August 20, 2026, in Colorado, lived a life marked by love, laughter, faith, and a gift for making people feel at home wherever he went. Oscar was the kind of man who could walk into a room and change the temperature of it, not because he was loud, but because he was warm. He had a natural way of making people smile, often with a perfectly timed joke, a playful remark, or that look he gave when he knew something ...

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 ...