All Obituaries

Joseph Michael Padilla, 70, of Brighton, Colorado passed away on August 18, 2019, in St. Francis, Kansas. Joseph was born on July 13, 1949, in Mora, New Mexico to parents Corcinio & Lillian Padilla.  He graduated Brighton High School.  Joseph married Susan Ramirez on September 24, 1966 at St. William Catholic Church in Fort Lupton, Colorado.  He entered the United States Army and served for three years before working in the construction field. Joseph may be remembered...

Mariano Perez Solis, 26, of Fort Lupton, Colorado passed away on August 17, 2019. He was born in Los Angeles, California on April 6, 1993 to Mariano Perez and Maria Solis.  He graduated from Fort Lupton High School in 2011.  Mariano had worked as an assembler for the last three years and was about to start a new career in the oil industry on Sunday. Mariano was adventurous and traveled as a young man to destinations such as, Dubai, Paris, Australia, Asia, Japan, Jerusalem, Mexico...

Anthony J. Vasquez, 96, of Denver, Colorado passed away August 16, 2019 at his home.  Anthony was born on October 13, 1922 in Greeley, Colorado to Felix and Guadalupe (Martinez) Vasquez.  He attended public schools in Greeley.  On October 20, 1950, Tony married Stella A. Houle in Moorhead, Minnesota moving to the Denver area in 1966.  While in Minnesota, Tony worked as a commercial painter for Boeing Aircraft.  After moving his family to Denver, he worked...

Cruz Chavez-Lucero, age 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Platte Valley Medical Center in Brighton. She was born May 7, 1958 Parral, Mexico, to Manuel Chavez Lara and Sabina Lucero. Cruz attended school for six years in her upbringing and married Jose Duran Luna on September 1, 1973. For work Cruz was a housewife and did everything she could to keep her homes in tip-top condition. She was responsible for all of the cooking, cleaning and even took over the duties...

Adelina Ernestine “Tina” Canterbury, 70, of Brighton, Colorado died at home on August 12, 2019. Tina was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be remembered fondly for her kindness, creativity and straightforward ”no BS” personality. Born to parents Gilbert Trujillo and Juanita (Rivera) Trujillo in Clayton, New Mexico in 1948, Tina was raised in New Mexico, California and Colorado and graduated from...

Margaret was born December 21, 1934 on a farm just outside of Ridgley, Tennessee.  She was the oldest of nine children born to William and Willie Mae Hale. At 17 she left her rural life and (by herself) moved to Illinois to live with her Aunt. After taking some courses at the local Business College, she got a job at Seeburgs in downtown Chicago. She loved her exciting new life as a gal about town, working, shopping and weekends dancing at the night clubs. Her single days were short...

Nella Oliquino Elkerton (Garcia) lived a long, successful, feisty, and adventurous life. Nella was born in San Francisco Bulan Sorsogon, Philippines July 26, 1943 under a pineapple tree in the middle of World War II.  Her father was Santiago and her mother was Lotgarda Garcia. Nella was the seventh of ten children.  She attended school at The Luneta Academy and eventually went to college and obtained her Degree in being a Seamstress. She met her husband Chuck (Blyth) Elkerton...

Gavin Scott Johann, 16 of Keenesburg Colorado passed away on August 5, 2019. Gavin was born in Mitchell, South Dakota on January 13, 2003 to Derek & Suzanne (Sully) Johann. Gavin was a loving, compassionate son, grandson, and brother. He was a big role model to his younger brother Lucas and many other young ball players. He always made time to teach, encourage and lend a helping hand when needed. Gavin was a dedicated athlete and teammate. He never shyed away from hard work and a new...

Carol Ann Dean passed away at Presbyterian Saint Luke's Hospital on August 4th ,2019 at 9:50 AM. Carol was born as Carol Ann Owens on July 5th 1957, and married Ronald Lee Dean Sr. on January 25th , 1975, whom she had an only child, Ronald Lee Dean Jr. Carol was a loyal, dedicated mother and wife, two titles she treasured most. She worked along side her husband, son, and daughter in law in their family business, where she managed the office and also enjoyed...

Margo Ann Sack, 80, of Brighton, Colorado, passed away on August 3rd, 2019 in Brighton. Margo was born on June 16, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter and Elizabeth (Mandoki) Johnson.   Margo graduated from Reavis High School in Chicago in 1957, and then went on to receive her B.A. in Education from the University of Chicago at Champagne, Illinois; the first in her family to attend college and graduate.  Margo moved to Colorado after graduating and has been a Brighton...