Obituaries

Sep 11, 2021

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Sep 10, 2021

The sun rose on the life of Ronda Gayle Journey on April 10, 1962 when she was born to Thurlough Cortez and Elsie D. Journey. She was the second youngest of six children born to this union. Ronda had two brothers, George and Karl, and three sisters, Kaaren, Virginia and Antoinette. She really enjoyed sharing time with her husband,...

Sep 9, 2021

Life’s Journey

Charles Lueray Smith, Jr.

Charles Lueray Smith was born April 15, 1944, in Elk City, Oklahoma to the union of Charles Smith and Christine Carter. He was the 2nd of 9 children including, Bonnie, Dorothy, Betty, Vernell, Larry, Ronnie, Jackie, and Jewell. As a child, he enjoyed, fishing, horseback riding, and playing football....

Sep 8, 2021

Ernest Allen McKinney Sr. was born on May 5, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, to his parents, Kathryne and Curtis.  Ernest was the 3rd child born to this union.  From the very first moment he entered the world, Ernest had a care-free, outgoing personality that commanded the attention of anyone who saw him.  As demonstrated in almost every single picture...

Sep 7, 2021

In honor of James, a Visitation will be held, Monday, September 20, 2021, 4PM-7PM (Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80220). Celebration of Life, September 21, 2021, 11AM (Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80220).

Sep 5, 2021

Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on,

And cherished memories never fade Because a loved one’s gone. . .

Those we love can never be more than a thought apart

For as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.

Joelle Latrice...

Sep 5, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Cassius Lou Soren Bailey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 5, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Warren Parrish Keuffel. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 1, 2021

As beautiful as a rose to see, was her life she lived so gracefully.  She made things precious by her touch; her selfless love lives on in each of us.  The petals of her life fell one by one; each a gift of her heart till there were none.  Yet her radiance blooms once again in fields of glory...

Aug 31, 2021

In Honor of Linda Faye Donna, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 11:00am in Zion Baptist Church 933 E. 24th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80205. Burial will follow services in Highland Memorial Gardens  Thornton, Colorado.  Ms. Donna will lie in repose at Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation 6601 E. Colfax Avenue  Denver, Colorado 80220 from...

Aug 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Emegideo Portillo Villalobos. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Calvin Eugene Cozart Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Steven Boyd Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 22, 2021

The sun rose on the life of Jean’Marquris Deshà Stewart on December 24, 1998, in Denver, Colorado. A blessing from the Lord Almighty, Jean’Marquis was born to Eric Stewart and Kenya Moss. He was the last of three children to join this family. and was truly a momma’s boy from birth.

From the beginning, Jean’Marquis although small...

Aug 20, 2021

Here lay before us, a black woman who sparkled like a diamond, with a heart of pure gold.

Shirley Weatherspoon Moore was born to Will and Dillia (Banks) Weatherspoon on March 30, 1932. She was the fifth child of twelve born to this union. Growing up, Shirley always insisted on helping others. Even though she was the...

Aug 18, 2021

LaNita Rene McCowan was born November 19, 1972 in Denver, CO to Gloria Jean Miller and Jimmy Lee McCowan.

Nita also affectionately known as “Pearl” was a beloved mother to her son Rei-Jon Gash, grandma to two boys Rashod and Roshie Gash, sister to Damon Miller Sr., an auntie, niece, cousin, friend and so much more to all...

Aug 18, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Ida Boyd. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 18, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Roten Rotenis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 17, 2021

Joyce Tuggle was born September 1, 1949 in Emmett, Arkansas, to her mother Juanita and father De’Dell Dennis Sr. She was the second child born into this family. Her brothers, De’dell Dennis Jr and Charles Collins loved their only sister dearly and became her protectors.

Joyce became a mother in 1965. She had four lovely daughters, Anita...

Aug 15, 2021

John E. Cary Jr. was born on October 27th, 1946 in Denver, Colorado to Opal and John Cary Sr. He served in the Marine Corp in 1964-1968 where he was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He joined the Denver Fire Department in 1974 in Denver Colorado. On July 15, 2000 he married the love of life Michelle Freeborn....