BJ Swan

BJ Swan 1/7/1945 ~ 2/11/2025

Born Bert Jack Swan in Denver Colorado on January 7, 1945, best known by friends as BJ and family members called him Porky, passed away at the age of 80 in Casa Grande, AZ on February 11, 2025.

A Colorado native survived by his wife Chayce Michaels, his daughter Dena Maynor (Howard Maynor, Jr), his 4 grandsons: Derek Sealey, Luke Sealey, Skyler Maynor & Jaden Maynor,

sister Patricia Gonzalez, along with many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by his son Richard (Rick) Swan & ex-wife JoAnn Swan, mother Ignacita (Agnes) Villarreal the father that raised him Cecil Villarreal, sisters: Mable Gonzales & Joy Aragon, brothers: Joseph (Sonny) Salazar, Cecil (Nuts) Villarreal & Fred Villarreal.

A Mass was held in his name on March 3, 2025 at 8:00am at Mother of God in Denver, CO. A private memorial/celebration with his grandkids on March 10, 2025. There will be a virtual memorial/celebration available soon.

BJ was always the loud, crazy, fun (sometimes not so fun), life of the party. We would like to have you share your memories (and or photos) of him so that his story lives on (good, bad or ugly). Please send your memories/pictures of him to: BJ.Swan.akaporky@gmail.com