Obituaries
Jacqueline L. Espinoza
May 17, 2026
Jacqueline Lynn Espinoza, born on May 1, 1986, at Fort Hood, Texas, graced this world with a spirit filled with warmth, laughter, and unwavering loyalty. As the cherished second child of Joseph T. Espinoza, Jr. and Lora L. Espinoza, and beloved sister to Tyler R. Espinoza, Jacqueline’s life was deeply rooted in family.
Her journey through education took her from Kennedy...
Florrece "Flo" Morgan
May 16, 2026
The path of this journey began with the birth of Florrece “Flo” Morgan on October 20,1958 in Denver, Colorado. Born to the late Otis Lee Morgan and Vinnie Miles, Flo was the oldest of 2 siblings of the union and one half sister. Growing up she enjoyed music, reading books and going to church. In her spare time she often...
Ret. Detective Bruce Donnell Gibbs
Apr 24, 2026
In honor of Bruce, we invite those in attendance to wear Denver Bronco or Nascar attire.
On December 20th, 1963, Bruce Donnell Gibbs was born to Dan James Sr. and Pearl Elizabeth in Severn, Maryland. Along with elder siblings, Selena and James “Jimmy,” and younger brother, Dan “Danny” Jr., Bruce joined a loving, God-fearing family. Never one to shy away from...
Frances Mabel Flores
May 31, 2026
Frances Mabel Flores, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 31, 2026, in Thornton, Colorado, at the age of 58.
Frances was born on October 30, 1967, in Denver, Colorado, to Abel Garciel Martinez and Caroline Sierra Martinez. She was the youngest of six daughters and grew up surrounded by family...
Kamalee Williams
May 27, 2026
Reflections on a Life Well Lived
Dr. Kamalee Higgs Williams grew up in an era when it was neither common or practical for a Black woman to achieve the level of status or the range of experiences she achieved. But that was quintessentially Kamalee. When faced with social, economic, or racial barriers, she would study the situation – her brilliant mind...
Emma Swinney
May 26, 2026
God blessed us with the gift of Emma Lee Kendrick on April 14, 1926. Emma was born in Greensburg, Louisiana, the daughter of Ernestine (Earnestine) Elizabeth Jackson and James Kendrick. She did not have any siblings. Emma was raised by her grandfather, Richard Jackson. She loved to tell stories about her grandfather and his legendary attitudes about life and people....
Donald James Hawkins
May 17, 2026
Donald James Hawkins, affectionately known as "Hawk," was born to David and Victoria Hawkins in Beaumont, Texas, on May 7, 1955. Donald departed this life on May 17, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Victoria Hawkins, and his eldest brother, Alvin Hawkins, all of Beaumont, Texas.
Donald attended Beaumont High School, home of the Royal Purples, and...
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Jacqueline L. Espinoza
May 17, 2026
Jacqueline Lynn Espinoza, born on May 1, 1986, at Fort Hood, Texas, graced this world with a spirit filled with warmth, laughter, and unwavering loyalty. As the cherished second child of Joseph T. Espinoza, Jr. and Lora L. Espinoza, and beloved sister to Tyler R. Espinoza, Jacqueline’s life was deeply rooted in family.
Her journey through education took her from Kennedy...
Florrece "Flo" Morgan
May 16, 2026
The path of this journey began with the birth of Florrece “Flo” Morgan on October 20,1958 in Denver, Colorado. Born to the late Otis Lee Morgan and Vinnie Miles, Flo was the oldest of 2 siblings of the union and one half sister. Growing up she enjoyed music, reading books and going to church. In her spare time she often...
Ret. Detective Bruce Donnell Gibbs
Apr 24, 2026
In honor of Bruce, we invite those in attendance to wear Denver Bronco or Nascar attire.
On December 20th, 1963, Bruce Donnell Gibbs was born to Dan James Sr. and Pearl Elizabeth in Severn, Maryland. Along with elder siblings, Selena and James “Jimmy,” and younger brother, Dan “Danny” Jr., Bruce joined a loving, God-fearing family. Never one to shy away from...
Frances Mabel Flores
May 31, 2026
Frances Mabel Flores, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 31, 2026, in Thornton, Colorado, at the age of 58.
Frances was born on October 30, 1967, in Denver, Colorado, to Abel Garciel Martinez and Caroline Sierra Martinez. She was the youngest of six daughters and grew up surrounded by family...
Kamalee Williams
May 27, 2026
Reflections on a Life Well Lived
Dr. Kamalee Higgs Williams grew up in an era when it was neither common or practical for a Black woman to achieve the level of status or the range of experiences she achieved. But that was quintessentially Kamalee. When faced with social, economic, or racial barriers, she would study the situation – her brilliant mind...
Emma Swinney
May 26, 2026
God blessed us with the gift of Emma Lee Kendrick on April 14, 1926. Emma was born in Greensburg, Louisiana, the daughter of Ernestine (Earnestine) Elizabeth Jackson and James Kendrick. She did not have any siblings. Emma was raised by her grandfather, Richard Jackson. She loved to tell stories about her grandfather and his legendary attitudes about life and people....
Donald James Hawkins
May 17, 2026
Donald James Hawkins, affectionately known as "Hawk," was born to David and Victoria Hawkins in Beaumont, Texas, on May 7, 1955. Donald departed this life on May 17, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Victoria Hawkins, and his eldest brother, Alvin Hawkins, all of Beaumont, Texas.
Donald attended Beaumont High School, home of the Royal Purples, and...
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