Amado Marquez, 95, of Brighton, passed away June 14, 2012, in Denver. He was born July 6, 1916, in Gallinas, N.M., to Ramon Marquez and Maria Gallegos. He married Eva Ortega on April 19, 1985, in Brighton.
Amado is survived by his wife; four sons and four daughters, 10 step-children and two siblings. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Rosary service was June 18, followed by the funeral service June 19, both at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton. Graveside service followed at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled the arrangements.