Les Anderson passed away on May 2, 2024, at Collier Hospice in Wheatridge, CO. He was born February 23, 1950, at Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, Colorado to Keith and Berniece (Brown) Anderson. Les grew up in Brighton, CO and enjoyed riding horses, working on cars and motorcycles. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1968. He joined the U.S. Navy after graduation where he excelled at maintenance of the Lockhead P-3 aircraft, designed for anti-submarine and maritime surveillance,...

William "Bill" Laverne Perry, 96, of Keenesburg, Colorado, passed away on April 28, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1927, in Moline, Illinois. Bill was a dedicated father and grandfather who always had a smile on his face. Bill proudly served in the USA Army from 1952 through 1954. He was a self-trained Architectural Model Builder, known for his perfectionism and attention to detail. Prior to this, he had various roles including working at a greenhouse growing carnations and...

Cecil Evans, 1927-2024 Loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, neighbor, friend and pastor Born to Evan and Mary Evans on April 6, 1927, in Underwood, North Dakota, Cecil David Evans was the youngest of their five children – a blessing after his mother had nursed the entire family through the Spanish Flu epidemic and then lost three children in infancy.  He attended a one-room schoolhouse through 7th grade, riding horseback from the family farm.  After...

Eudelio “Dale” Leyba was born on May 13 in Llano de San Juan, New Mexico to Ruben and Refugio (Trujillo) Leyba. He was the third youngest of seven children. He moved to Brighton, Colorado at the age of 13. When he was old enough, he joined the United States Army. He was stationed for most of his time in Stuttgart, Germany. He would return to Brighton, Colorado in 1958 where he would meet the love of his life, Ruth Tapia and they would marry on September 4, 1959. He would start a...

Glenn Stewart Fushimi, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 23, 2024, at home with his family. He was born on August 14, 1951, in Denver to Yoshizo and Kazuo Fushimi. He grew up in Derby then moved to Westminster, CO where he graduated Ranum High School in 1970. He married his wife, Deb, in 1977 then went on to have three children and lived in Brighton, CO for the remainder of his life. After receiving his associates in HVAC Glenn went on to work for many known places like Lowry AFB,...

Barbara Jean Stephens stepped into heaven on April 21, 2024—just 8 days shy of her 91st birthday.  It was just like her to choose a Sunday morning as her departure date, and we are sure the Sunday service SHE attended that morning was EPIC!! Barbara came into this world in Denver, Colorado on April 29th, 1933, as a surprise to her parents, Elbert and Julia Wilson, who had been told they couldn’t have children after Julia’s surgery years earlier.  She was destined...

Eileen Juanita Hurtado (76 years old) was born April 3, 1948 to Frances and Benjamin Nolasco. She grew up in Fort Lupton CO with her 7 brothers and 5 sisters. Eileen was the 4th oldest child. She graduated from fort Lupton High school in 1968. Eileen and Larry Hurtado met and fell in love and went on to marry in 1970. They had 2 children Isaac and Corina. Eileen and Larry had a wonderful, loving life together. In 1975 she lost her husband to a terrible tragedy. She later returned to fort...

Theron "Bud" Whitfield Theron "Bud" Whitfield, 96, of Keenesburg Colorado, passed away on April 19, 2024.  Bud grew up in Rienzi Mississippi, and was drafted into the Army at age 18, serving seven plus years. Much of his time was spent at Fitzsimons Army hospital, where he oversaw the night shift of the neuropsychiatric ward.  He transferred into the Air Force and was stationed at Lowry Air Force base for two years. He was discharged from the Air Force in...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Steven Allen Heideman aka; Papa Steve (as he preferred) age 38, passed away on 4/17/2024.  He was a beloved son, brother, father, nephew, cousin, and friend. Steven was born on December 9,1985 to LaDonna Valenzuela and William Heideman. Steven was raised in Brighton Colorado by Joe and LaDonna Valenzuela and was the oldest of four siblings. Steven’s pride and joy was his daughter Alina, he loved spending time with her, taking her to...