Joseph "The Bear" Atencio, 71, of Westminster. Died June 9, 2009. Born Jan 28, 1938 in Longmont Colorado, to Abe and Anita Atencio. Beloved husband of Cindy (Abeyta); father to Daniel, William, Nicholas, Albert A. Garcia, John Fitzgerald, Lora Gonzales, and Jeanette Baker. Also survived by brother Robert (Charlotte), Elaine (Robert, deceased) and numerous nephews, nieces and grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents and daughter, Nina Lucero. Rosary, Tuesday, 7:30 pm Funeral Service, Wednesday, 10am. Both at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Thronton. Arrangements by Highland Mortuary. Published in Denver Post on June 16, 2009
Joseph "The Bear" Atencio, 71, of Westminster. Died June 9, 2009. Born Jan 28, 1938 in Longmont Colorado, to Abe and Anita Atencio. Beloved husband of Cindy (Abeyta); father to Daniel, William, Nicholas, Albert A. Garcia, John Fitzgerald, Lora Gonzales, and Jeanette Baker. Also survived by brother Robert (Charlotte), Elaine (Robert, deceased) and numerous nephews, nieces and grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents and daughter, Nina Lucero. Rosary, Tuesday, 7:30 pm Funeral Service, Wednesday, 10am. Both at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Thronton. Arrangements by Highland Mortuary. Published in Denver Post on June 16, 2009
