Obituaries

May 2, 1946 - February 11, 2013 Charlene Ann Moder of Wheat Ridge passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at an area hospice, she was 66 years old. She was born May 2, 1946 in Denver to the late Sterling Florence Burgesss Reynolds. She was a graduate of West High School in 1964; Received her Bachelor of Science in...

July 4, 1927 - December 4, 2012 Colonel Joseph (Joe) P. Cerny July 4, 1927 - December 4, 2012 “Head Tiger” Survived by loving and treasured wife of 63 years Dorothy; daughters and their spouses Darah and Thomas Basham and Janet and William Thigpen; grandchildren and their spouses Emily and Benjamin Fassbaugh and David and Robin Basham; granddaughter Tanya...

June 8, 1953 - July 30, 2012 Mr. Ron R. Kalber of Denver passed away July 30, 2012 at Collier Hospice he was 59 years old. Services are planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home Colorado Crematory of Arvada.

May 24, 1934 - November 8, 2012 Bill Johnson started his life's journey on May 24, 1934 at 10:14 a.m. at Denver General Hospital. He was named William for his father William, Charlie for his father's brother. This was during the Great Depression, a period when many Americans found themselves unemployed as well as his father. His father's age...

February 7, 1932 - September 16, 2012 80, of Arvada, Colorado. Born to parents Jakob and Katherine Loose. Preceded in death by spouse Leona, brothers Samuel and Edward, and sisters Albertine and Ruthi. Aaron is survived by brothers Ruben and Nathan, sisters Martha, Dorothy, and Arlene; children Don Loose, Larry Loose, Stacy Rieder, and Ronda Bilby; Grandchildren Brenden, Michelle,...

March 21, 1945 - November 7, 2012 Cheryl Lynn Contreras "Goo" of Arvada passed away on . She is preceded in death by her husband Gregory Greyhawk as well as by her parents, John and Elizabeth. Cheryl is survived by her daughter, Chanda Franklin; granddaughters Shakira, Paris and grandson Roman; sister Leslie Hall; niece Jennifer; nephew scott and her...

April 26, 1948 - November 9, 2012 David Revis passed away 11/09/2012 in his sleep. He worked at Denver Water from 1974 - 2009 when he retired from the mechanical Shop where he was a Mechanic. He leaves behind his wife of 35 yrs Beth , Son Ryan, Daughter Kacey, 5 grandchildren, Mother Jean and sister Claudette. Wonderful husband,...

September 15, 1963 - December 2, 2012 Rick (Ricky) Dean Nordquist Born 09/15/1963 Golden, Co. Resident Age: 49, Passed away December 2, 2012 Survived by his best friend and wife, Jackie Nordquist Parents: Father, Jerry Nordquist, Mother, Bonnie Elliston and stepdad Bruce Elliston. Brothers: Jerome Nordquist Jr. Sisters: Kathy Nordquist-Zemke and Tami Nordquist Daughter: Jennifer Nicole Miller Sons: Bear...

April 8, 1940 - September 4, 2012 72, passed away at Cherry Creek Nursing Center September 4, 2012. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Allan E. Wiemelt. Judith is survived by her son Jeff Wiemelt. Services for Judith will be announced at a later date. Please check back for updates.

February 7, 1931 - August 26, 2012 81, passed away on August 26, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Alberta M. Kowalczyk; children, Debra, Kathie, Lawrence and Christina (Woodson); 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Andrew are as follows: Recitation of the Rosary, 6:30 pm on Friday, September...

May 25, 1920 - November 30, 2012 Arvada, CO. Survived by loving and treasured wife of 70 years Margaret Rowland; daughter Susan and her husband Bob Hefner, and son Chris and his wife Kathi Rowland; granddaughters and their spouses Shari and Chris Hess, Jennifer and Michael Orenstein, Deanna and Kurt Barkley, Melissa and Walt Stauffer; great- grandchildren Christopher, Caleb,...

November 25, 1958 - January 20, 2013 Corina Graham our beloved sister went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ January 20, 2013. Born November 25, 1958 Corina attended school at Aurora Central High School. She later attended and graduated from Dixie University in St. George,UT. Corina later moved to Anchorage Alaska in the mid 1980's...

August 16, 1928 - August 8, 2012 Harvey L. Ott was born in Casper, Wyoming on August 16, 1928 to Samuel George Ott and Olive June Castle Ott. He was the sixth of six children all of whom preceded him in death. His career was chemical engineering for over 30 years with Shell Chemical Company. He is survived by...

January 2, 1973 - September 3, 2012 39, passed away September 3, 2012 as result of sudden cardiac arrest. Tara is preceded in death by grandparents Herman Eufricia Morago; sister Teri Lynn Gonzales (Passed in 2000); She is survived by her parents Pastor Tomas Alice Gonzales (Wheat Ridge); sister Traci Rivera; nieces Robbi Gonzales, Dani Wertz and Jessie Gremmling;...

March 16, 1978 - July 23, 2012 Byron Wesley Cook, of Westminster passed away July 23, 2012 at Children's Hospital in Aurora, he was 34 years old. He was the son of Monty L Cook and Amy Markl Herrick, he was a bank teller. Memorial services will be held later. Arrangements are by Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home Colorado...

October 30, 1936 - November 3, 2012 76, passed away November 3, 2012. Donald was a resident of Federal Heights, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 25 years Carolyn Rose Ball-Garilli; parents Joseph Julia Garilli; children Kenneth W. Chaffins, Lloyd Chaffins and Ron Larson. Survived by his loving wife of 15 years Patricia Garilli;...

November 23, 1956 - September 3, 2012 Virginia Rayna Place was born on November 23, 1956 in Sterling, CO to Luther and Amelia Price. Virginia loved animals, the beautiful Colorado mountains, and her family. She loved to knit, and to take as many pictures and videos of her loved ones as she could. She made an effort to ensure...

June 20, 1938 - September 14, 2012 Kathleen “Kathy” M. Phillips, 74, of Arvada passed away on September 14, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Marianne Finegan, son, Tony Phillips, and brother, Mike Finegan. She was the owner and operator for Kathy's Draperies. She enjoyed her family, her work and shopping at Nordstrom's and Perry...

January 12, 1918 - August 2, 2012 Marta J. Ybaben, of Brighton passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the age of 94. She was born January 12, 1918 at Blue Springs Ranch, Malaga, New Mexico to the late Josefino Guadalupe Jabalera Varela. She was married to Florencio and he preceded her in death February 6, 1972....

February 20, 1941 - October 10, 2012 Luaine F. Martinez, 71 of Denver and formerly of Questa, NM, passed away October 10, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Casimiro Josephina Barela, brother, Arturo, and two sisters, Eustolia and Modesta. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren, watching her novellas, and going to Blackhawk, fishing. She is survived by...