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NELSON PACHECO Obituary

Nelson, 70, of Commerce City, passed Jan. 8, 2014. Former Vocational Instructor at Community College of Denver. Survived by his children, Victor, Matthew, Melissa, Jason (Shawna), and Clint; grandchildren, Alexis, Jennifer, Tiffany, J.R., Selina, Cynthia, Jessica, Matthew, Christopher, Brandon, Desirae, Joshua, Samantha, Mandy, Alina, and Jalen; numerous great grandchildren; mother, Percillia Martinez; and siblings, Benito, Ernesto, Frank, Billy Pacheco, Marie Ebell, and George Martinez. Preceded in death by his father, Juan Chris, Sr.; and brothers, Juan Chris, Jr. and Rosendo Roy Pacheco. Visitation, Monday, 6-8PM; Funeral Service, Tuesday, 11:30AM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Graveside, Wednesday, 12PM, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 801 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY. Memorials in his name may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 650 S. Cherry St., Ste. 435, Denver, CO 80246. Share memories at HoranCares.com.

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Published by Denver Post on Jan. 12, 2014.

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Desirae Vigil

March 21, 2025

I love and miss you Grandpa. I think about you often, and have so many special memories of you

Samantha Fitzgerald

April 25, 2020

miss your light-hearted spirit. I miss your huge smile and even bigger laugh. I miss the way you were so passionate about passing on knowledge. You got a skip in your step when you were able to teach us something you were passionate about. I miss your stories. I wish I wouldve listened to more. I am so incredibly thankful for all of our memories. I try so hard to focus on them and remember the incredible times we all had together.

You were such an incredible example. You were so giving, selfless. You showed us how to be patient, level-headed, and kind. I never saw you angry, or discouraged. You may have been stubborn at times but I thought it was you showing how tough you can be.. You loved God, you loved your family, and you always made sure that we came first.

I hope your dancing and having a great time in heaven, eating the best food watching a your favorite movies like we did all night on the weekends and kept it from my mom lol.. and probably still keeping tabs on whats going on. You always would tell me I know way more then you think my Sammie . Say hi to me sweet babys up there. Tell them that we loved them so much, even if we only had them for a short time. One day, I will see you again and give you the biggest hug. Please know that we all miss you so much.

Ill see you again one day,

MELISSA VIGIL

February 4, 2020

DAD IF WE COULD GO BACK IN TIME. EVEN FOR JUST ONE DAY. ID SAY THE SAMETHING I DID THE FIRST ROUND I LOVE YOUl I BELIEVE YOUR SOUL IS ALIVE AND I WORRY HOW YOU DOING GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL. YOU WERE A REALLY REALLY GOOD FATHER

Melissa Vigil

May 24, 2019

Here's a candle to add prace to you dad

Desirae Vigil

December 1, 2014

I miss you so much Grandpa I love you so much! Love Desi

chris vigil jr.

July 18, 2014

Love you grandpa :)

Mandy Fitzgerald

July 18, 2014

Love you grampha miss you will meet again (:

Desirae Vigil

July 17, 2014

I love you grandpa I miss you so much. I think of you every day. I hope your enjoying your self in heaven. Love Desi <3

Melissa Vigil

May 18, 2014

Dad its May 19,2014 Well I'm doing better, u might know that. Loss of a Parent Support group which is held at Horan and McConaty has helped. I'm not staying in bed for 2 or 3 days anymore. So that's relief I was beginning to worry for myself. I turned to Horan and Mcconaty grief counselor for help and quickly we met and she explained my way of grieving is normal, and I'm not alone many have hard hard times losing loved one. That's how I learned of support group was through the counselor. They say you in better place, but doesn't take away missing you. Spending the night and talking til 3am and being able to call you and ask you to make me a quick sandwich for a dine and dash visit. Not having you around to Cook your monthly meals 4 u to freeze. I had to stand in rain other day waiting for bus I began crying saying my dad was here he would have came got me. Love You and Miss You Love Your Daughter Melissa

Melissa Vigil

February 15, 2014

Thank you for those that took the timw to sign the guest book in memory of my father. Condolenses and thoughts are very nice to read as i try and deal with my very hard grieving period Thank You Again Nelson Pacheco's Daughter Melissa Vigil

Grace H, Calderon

January 15, 2014

My prayers to the Pacheco Family. Nelson was a wonderful man.

January 12, 2014

Treasure your memories and hold them close. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you, Grampa Norm & Gramma Lois

Shawna Gomez

January 12, 2014

You have a special place in my heart now and forever. I am so grateful we spent so much time together. I will miss you like crazy. Love you dad.

MaryAnn Leighton

January 12, 2014

Never forget, always remember...Nelson is only a thought away...he'll always live on in your memories and forever in your heart!

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