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Doris Semroska, 84, of Fort Lupton, Colorado passed away on Monday, July 26th, 2021.  Doris was born on September 27th, 1936 to Ernest and Beatrice Wegner in Ainsworth, Nebraska.  She graduated high school in Chadron, Nebraska and continued her education, completing several college courses at Chadron State College.  In 1955, Doris married Donald Semroska of Chadron, Nebraska.  They moved to Fort Lupton, Colorado and built a new home, where Doris resided...

Marina Duarte, 66, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.  Marina was born on October 21, 1954 to Francisco and Maria Duarte in Michoacán, Mexico. Marina enjoyed doing many things in her life time like planting and gardening, fixing up her home and singing while cooking her best dishes. She loved having her family over for BBQ’s and sharing stories about her younger days. She also kept herself busy by doing DIY projects, watching...

Jim was one of six children born to Henry and Louise Wattenberg. His family lived and grew up on the Wattenberg Family Farm near Fort Lupton where Jim and his siblings would work before and after school. Jim graduated from Fort Lupton Consolidated High School in 1951. Jim was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He met and married his wife, Mona on May 10, 1963. Together with the children from their previous marriages they raised six children. Jim had...

Joe Ernest Eugene Martinez, was born in Trinidad, Colorado to John and Mary Martinez, and was the middle of twelve siblings. He married the love of his life, Diane Espinoza, on May 4, 1974. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a radio man on the USS Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser for four years. He served in the Vietnam War. Joe spent the majority of his life in Fort Lupton, Colorado working as a butcher at Safeway, a heavy equipment operator at Richie Bros.,...

Mark Adam Moya, 50, of Englewood Colorado, was called home September 18, 2021. He was born December 13,1970 in Denver Colorado, to Emilio (Al) and Patricia Moya. In his younger years, Mark lived in Southwest Denver, and was the youngest of the 5 living children. He had a passion for music and would also sometimes DJ in his free time. He enjoyed all sports but none compared to his love for the Raiders. Mark was a maintenance worker for King Soopers for many years, until the position with...

Manuel Villanueva beloved father, grandfather, uncle,  and friend died on September 3, 2021 at the age of 67.  He was born October 03, 1953 to Maria Bustillos and Carmelo Villanueva. Manuel enjoyed his retirement, after he worked for Pepcol Manufacturing for more than 32 years. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. He loved the simple things in life like spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who...

Longtime Brighton area resident Shirley J. Morris passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at her home, with her family members by her side. She was born in Johnstown, Colorado on December 10, 1926, to Jacob and Mary Weber. Shirley was the youngest of 11 children and grew up on the family farm southwest of Johnstown, and graduated from Johnstown High School. Her marriage to Oliver R. Morris, from Milliken, produced two sons, Larry and Steven. Shirley spent her life being the...

William Anderson Meguire, Jr. (Mac), age 95, passed away peacefully at his residence in Brighton, CO on September 15, 2021. He was born on August 10, 1926 to William Anderson and Ethel (Louthan) Meguire in Stratton, Nebraska where he also attended schools and ultimately graduated from Stratton High School. After high school, William decided to enlist in the Navy in 1943, during the WWII era, where he proudly served his country for a number of years. After an honorable discharge from the...