By Steve Smith
Shane M. Hale, 19, of Brighton, passed away Aug. 27, 2012, in Englewood. He was born Jan. 29, 1993, in Visalia, Calif.
He lived in Brighton since 2006 and attended Prairie View High School and was most recently working for Home Depot in Brighton.
Shane was kind hearted, always had a hug and a friendly smile and was everybody’s’ friend. He was always a jokester and prankster. He loved animals, especially his cat. He loved the mountains, swimming and the outdoors.
He is survived by his parents, Brian and Jamey Macho, of Brighton; brothers, David Parnell, of Aurora, Patrick Hale and Sheldon Riker, both of Brighton.
A memorial service took place Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Harvest Fellowship Church, 11401 East 160th Ave., Brighton.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Shane M. Hale Memorial Fund, c/o Wild Animal Sanctuary, 1946 County Road 53, Keenesburg, Colorado 80643.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
