Onecimo J. Blea

Onecimo J. "Oney" Blea passed away April 6, 2007. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and granddad. He was the strength and foundation of the entire family.

After serving in the United States Navy, he worked as a Manager in the Freight Line business.

He leaves behind a loving wife, Minnie; sister, Annie Swazo; children, Charleen (John) Graham, Debbie (Dennis) Sieving, Shawn Blea and Rocky J. (Autumn) Mares; grandchildren Michele (Joe) Gallegos, Michael (Kim) Mares, Crystal Mares (Paul Blumenschein), Raena, Chaelin, Asa, Bobbi Jo, Storm, Caity May, Stone; great-grandchildren Chantel, Unique, Mike, Caress, Marcus, Teddy, Jacob, Damian, Donivan, Dante, Devante; great-great-grandchild, Leila; brother-in-law of Joann, Nestor, Pat, Rick and Garfield.

Mr. Blea was preceded in death by his parents, Cleofus and Sasirita Blea; his sister, Clarita; his brother, Donie Blea; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Richard and Susie Baca; and his brothers-in-law, Richard and Dan Baca.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the Denver Police and Fire Departments.

Recitation of the Rosary, Monday, May 21, 2007 at 7:00P.M. at the Newcomer Family Funeral Home - West Metro Chapel, 901 So. Sheridan Blvd., Lakewood, CO., Led by Deacon Joe Babish. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 10:00A.M. at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1530 Logan St. (E. Colfax Ave. & Logan St.), Denver, CO. Celebrant will be Rev. Felix Zermeno-Martin. Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area "A" at 12:00P.M., with Military Honors by the United States Navy and the All Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbeares will be Bill Baca, Nestor Baca, Jr., Paul Blumenschein, Joe Gallegos, Michael Mares and Gino Martinez.