Lawrence Dean DePriest

Lawrence Dean DePriest, 81, passed away on June 14, 2026.  Born November 6, 1944 to Clarence DePriest and Audrey Caldwell DePriest in Denver, CO.

He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence DePriest; mother, Audrey (Caldwell) DePriest, loving wife of 51 years, Carolyn (Whittaker) DePriest; sisters, Sharon Murray and Audrey Lyles.

Lawrence graduated with an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Engineering in May of 1992. He was president of the Juneteenth Organization of Pueblo, sang in the church choir, and was Ordained on January 2022 as a Deacon of New Bethany Missionary Baptist Church.

His hobbies, in his younger years, included going to watch the races with this family and going skating. He was very good with electronics and was a television engineer. He worked in the mass communication department at Colorado State University Pueblo.  He worked with a lot of students and made lifelong friends.  He loved Jazz music and golfing with his buddies.  Making a day of it, having breakfast at the Pantry, one of his favorite places, then hitting the tee with the guys.

Lawrence was truly family oriented.  He loved full heartedly.  Never had an ill bone in his body and treated everyone with respect.  He enjoyed sharing his life stories, lessons, words of wisdom and love with his family, especially his wife Carolyn who was his Queen.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Kevin (JoAnn) Hurd; daughter, Kelly DePriest; siblings, Delores (Brian) Coty, Alice Thurmond, David (Terri) DePriest, Paul DePriest; grandchildren, Adriana, Alyssa, LeRhae, Michael; great grandchildren, Arsenio, Margaret, Vicente, Jaden, CJ, Brianna; daughter in law, Antontte Hurd; sister in law, Iris Hawkins, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues.

Special thanks to Monique, Randy, Jeff, Michelle, Alyssa and Carlos for your true friendship, help, care and love for Lawrence.

Repass to follow - all are welcome.

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