All Obituaries

 Wilbert Gene (Willie) Meier    Wilbert Gene Meier, 87, of Brighton, Colorado passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his home. Wilbert was born on October 2, 1933 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Anna and Henry Meier Jr., the youngest of six children.   He was raised and attended public schools in the Scottsbluff-Gering area.  In 1954 Wilbert moved to Denver.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955 for a two-year stint, serving stateside and in Honolulu,...

Joe Gallegos went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2021. He was born January 19, 1926 to Leo Gallegos and Rayitos Sena Chacon. He grew up in Hudson, Colorado with his 6 brothers and sisters. He was drafted into the Army in 1944 and was sent to the heart of several battles during WWII. He was awarded a Bronze star for his bravery. He then came home and transferred to the Air National Guard out of Buckley Air Force Base. In September 1951, he married Wanda Lee Jefferies. They built a...

Cesar was born on December, 6, 1968 in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico and passed away on June 12, 2021. He was an amazing father, brother, son, grandfather and above all a great person. He graduated from Lincoln High School and Metro State  University in Chicano studies. He worked at Denver Health for over 20 years serving the local community. He enjoyed live music, dancing and sports. His favorite teams included the  Denver Broncos,  New York Yankees and the LA Lakers.  He...

Mary Edith Goeritz Born July 1, 1947 and raised in Palisade, Colorado, by her parents, Lena Ruth (Carnahan) Hampton and Harry Lee Hampton.  Mary passed away May 10, 2021. Mary was very active in High School, serving in student counsel, a member of the speech and drama club, Sophomore class president and Sophomore Homecoming attendant.  She graduated from Palisade High School in 1965, attended Mesa Jr. College 1965, graduated in 1967.  While attending Mesa College...

Armando John Romero age 81, passed away on June 6th, 2021 at his home in Brighton, Colorado. He was born July 15, 1939 in Fort Garland, Colorado to Reverend Manuel and Dorothy Romero, who preceded him in death along with his brother Donald and his sister Linda.  He spent his early childhood growing up in Fort Garlard. He told us tales ofsheriffs riding white horses, riding horse drawn wagons with his grandmother, and going to the well with his sister Emma. He became the Domingo-kid one...

Erik Ryan Leeka, age 35, passed away on June 6, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. He was born March 17, 1986 to Jerry Leeka and Elizabeth Sibayan, and attended both Chaparral High School and Metropolitan State University, which are both in the Denver area. He graduated High School in 2004.  For labor, Erik held a few different jobs, but was ultimately know as a welder in the construction industry. He also held jobs as an artist and fabricator, at the Coors Brewery, Frontier Airlines, and also...

Josephine (Jodi) Trujillo Born on Christmas day at the family home at Barr Lake, Co to Charles Casey Chavez and Cora Walker Chavez. Jodi, also known as “Dolly” to her friends and family, was one of twelve children. She was a Brighton High School graduate in 1952. Retired from Samsonite Luggage in the 70’s.  She was also a seamstress for Blinky of Blinky’s Clubhouse.  Jodi Bowled in several women’s bowling leagues for many years.  She was the...

Cynthia A. Sanchez, 55, passed away on June 3, 2021 in Brighton, Colorado. She was born on April 12, 1966 to Leroy Olivas and Patricia Sailas. 

Mary “Lorraine” Sylvia Dean, 76, of Brighton, CO, passed away on June 1st, 2021.  She was born on April 14th, 1945 in Oakland, CA to Robert and Lola (Gallegos) Romero.  She spent her very early years in Las Vegas, NM, and later moved to Denver, CO with her family where her parents opened a small grocery store on West Colfax Avenue.  Her father also owned and operated a successful landscaping business. Mary met her soulmate for the first time, Joe Dean, at 8 years...

John Wallace Lucas was born in Painesville Ohio on February 28, 1950. He married the love of his life, Judy Ann on June 20, 1981. They raised 2 beautiful children, Eric Jason and Jessica Faith.   He had many loves in his life. He pursued all of them full steam ahead. John loved to write and play music, ride his motorcycle and play golf. He loved to do anything on a sunny day. His philosophy on life was, “Work hard so you can play twice as hard”. He is survived by his wife...