Nicholas Blea

Nicholas Blea Jr., 51, of Greeley, CO passed away September 7, 2012 in Greeley from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born April 19, 1961 in Pueblo, CO to Nicholas and Stella (Aragon) Blea Sr. Nicholas grew up and attended schools in Pueblo. In 1981 he enlisted in the National Guard. On February 13, 1981 he married Anita Quintana in Greeley. He was employed by ConAgra for over 20 years as a maintenance supervisor. He had worked for the past five years as an electrician for JBS in Greeley. Nicholas loved riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed camping and being outdoors. He was a member of Victory Outreach Church in Greeley. Nicholas is survived by his wife, Anita Blea; sons, Gary Blea , Nicholas (Shantel) Blea III, Brandon (Ava) Blea, and Ronnie (Amanda) Blea all of Greeley; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Anthony of Pueblo, Jerry of Greeley, James (Carol) of Eaton, CO, Tom of Denver, CO; sisters, Stella (Bernie) of Austin, TX, Pat (Richard) of Denver, and Lorraine of Greeley; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Adamson Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2012 at Victory Outreach Church, 2626 11th Avenue, Greeley. Interment will follow at Linn Grove Cemetery.