Anthony Sam Rael

With great sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Anthony Sam Rael of Denver, Colorado on March 3, 2023. He was 66 years old. Anthony was born on September 2, 1956 in Trinidad, Colorado. His parents Sam Rael Jr and Celia Rael preceded him in death. Anthony proudly served in the U.S. Army then went on to be a dedicated and reliable delivery truck driver for his uncle for over 25 years and then delivered kitchen cabinets for an additional 20 years before he retired in June of 2019. He spent the last 3 & 1/2 years doing what he enjoyed; camping and traveling with his wife, family and friends, fishing with his fishing buddies and helping his family anytime they needed him. Anthony is survived and missed greatly by his loving wife, Marie Rael. Anthony met Marie 50 years ago in 1973 when they were just teenagers working at McDonald's they fell in love and were united in marriage on June 12, 1981. He will be forever cherished and remembered by their children, Antoinette (Eli) Leon, Anthony Jr (Crystal) Rael, his 3 granddaughters Angelina Leon, Jade Leon, Celia Leon, grandson on the way and great grandson Jedidiah. He was the oldest of his 5 siblings Danny Rael, Joseph Christopher Rael, Carl Rael, Sam (Melody) Rael, Gina (Ken) Medina. He had numerous godchildren, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins additional relatives and friends. Anthony will be tremendously missed by all those that he left behind. Many hearts are so broken by this unexpected loss. He was truly one of a kind, to know him and be loved by him was a blessing. Funeral Service March 23, 2023 10:00 AM All Saints Catholic Church 2559 S Federal Blvd Denver, CO 80219 Interment March 23, 2023 12:00 PM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80236 Memorial Reception Following Interment All Saints Catholic Church Parish Hall 2559 S Federal Blvd Denver, CO 80219 Previous Events Funeral Service MAR 23. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (MT) All Saints Catholic Church 2559 S. FEderal Blvd. Denver, CO 80219 Loading map Military Honors Interment MAR 23. 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (MT) Fort Logan National Cemetery - Staging Area 'A' 3898 S. Sheridan Blvd. Denver, CO 80235 Loading map Reception to follow Burial MAR 23. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (MT) All Saints Catholic Church 2559 S. FEderal Blvd. Denver, CO 80219 Loading map