William “Bill” Raymond Lovato, passed away on October 25, 2021 in Lakewood, Colorado at the age of 79. Bill was born In Las Vegas, New Mexico and raised in the small town of Watrous. He moved to Denver at a young age where he met his wife, Sandra, married 60 years. He above all cherished family, he built a wonderful life with Sandra and was blessed with children, later grandchildren and worked every day to always keep them close and safe. Bill was a man who believed in traditional values, values which he held high as a Denver Police officer. Bill served the Denver Police Department for 19 years before retiring from the Metro K-9 unit in 1991. Bill loved to share stories of his days as an officer and his friends, a time that made a significant impact on his life and the man he was.
In retirement Bill and Sandra dedicated all their time to family. Over the years Bill returned to his hometown and shared the small-town rural life with his grandchildren providing a home away from home. He taught his grandchildren the value of hard work, family, friendship and community. In His late retirement he escaped the city and lived a quiet, humble life in the mountains of Trinidad CO. He would routinely make trips to Denver to spend time with his family. He loved to be in nature, enjoyed the wild life and to reflect on how proud he was of his family.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter Debra; son, James; Grandchildren, Angela, Herman, Christal, Jimmy, and Danny. He was preceded in death by his son, William “Bill”. The family will update with service arrangements.
He will always be remembered as a man who was there for you when you most needed him. A friend, a husband, a father, a grandfather and above all else he was Bill.
A rosary for Bill will be held on December 2, 2021 at 6pm at St. Joseph Church, 600 Galapago St., Denver, CO. (Masks are currently required in Denver County for indoor services)
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OlingerAndrews.com for the Lovato family.
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