Obituaries

Velma Durgin

Sep 21, 2022

90 years old!

Velma was the 10th of 10 children, affectionately called “Bubbles”. Her happy personality, warm smile and generous spirit were a joy to all her knew her, Velma had a wonderful sense of humor, quick wit, and accepted all with love.

Velma is survived by her three sons, Harry...

Sharon Marlene Steffke

Sep 19, 2022

Sharon Marlene Steffke passed away on September 19th, 2022. She is proceeded in death by her son, Chris Bergendoff. She is survived by her husband, Steve, her dogs, additional family members, and many dear friends. Sharon’s ashes will be scattered in the mountains at a private event, per Sharon’s request.

Sharon was born on November...

Richard Miller Kreutzer

Sep 15, 2022

Richard Miller Kreutzer died on September 15, 2022. He was 89 years old.

Richard was born on February 18, 1933 to Louis G. and Vera Kreutzer (nee Drake). The family lived in the Bronx, NY before moving to Bronxville, NY. Richard often shared fond memories of his childhood with brother Louis (Lou).

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Kurt Emil Brinkhaus

Sep 13, 2022

Kurt is the youngest child of Gerald and Lucille Brinkhaus. He was 65 years old when he passed away in poor health, peacefully at his Lakewood home.

Kurt is best remembered for his heart of gold and jokes. He worked at King Soopers from 1977 to 1999, mostly at the Florida and Kipling store. He...

Patricia Ann Bishop

Sep 11, 2022

Patricia Ann Bishop was born in Denver, Colorado, to the late Fidencio and Gloria Martinez. Patty died peacefully at the age of 66, in her home in Arvada, Colorado, surrounded by her family. Wife of Michael Bishop; Beloved mother of Marcelino Chavez and Erica Gallegos. Beloved grandma to Elio, Neveah, Justina, Orlando, Lalana, Gloria, and Za´Niyah. Loving sister to...

James Otis Flynn Sr.

Sep 8, 2022

Jim passed away unexpectedly Sept. 8, 2022. Forty-six days shy of his 89th Birthday. He said he hoped to pass away outdoors, with his work boots on. God was listening, and granted his request... Jim passed away peacefully resting in a chair in the shade of a tree in his Daughters backyard, his loyal companion Tate by his side....

Thomas (Tom) Edward Vandermee

Sep 6, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Edward Vandermee was born November 15, 1951 and passed away September 6, 2022 at

Lutheran Hospice Center in Wheatridge, Colorado with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law by his side. He

is preceded in death by his beloved son Tommy, his parents Ed and Barbara Jean Vandermee, and his in-

laws James...

Robert Scott Gerken

Sep 5, 2022

Robert Scott Gerken, 66, passed away September 5, 2022. Robert is preceded in death by his mother, Deloris Gerken and is survived by his father John Gerken; his sisters Gale Gerken, Leigh Falk (Bruce), and Lori Stenstrom; his nephews and niece Aaron Fiscus (Katie), Amanda Fiscus, Andrew Fiscus, and Cody Falk (Sylvia); and five great nephews and nieces.

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Richard Abie Tanguma

Aug 31, 2022

Richard (Rick) Abie Tanguma, 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday August 31st, 2022, after a second battle with cancer. Rick was born on July 5th, 1958 in Denver, Colorado. He was married to Lynn Tanguma, for 45 years, and was the youngest of 11 children born to Diamantina Hay (Sanchez), and Abelardo Tanguma.

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Luis Angel "Junior" Jimenez

Aug 27, 2022

Luis is survived by his mother Michelle and father Edgar, Sibling’s Derrick, Xavier, and Victoria, Grandparents Steve, Sharon, Joel, and Guadalupe, And many Aunt’s, Uncle’s, and Cousin’s, As well as many friends.

Luis was born in Louisville Colorado to Michelle and Edgar Jimenez. He passed in his home in Denver Colorado, at the...

Beverly Grace Gomez

Aug 18, 2022

Beverly Grace Gomez Born July 18, 1940. She passed away August 18, 2022 in Arvada, Colorado at Arbor View Skilled Nursing Home where she had resided since March 2021. She was 82 years old. Beverly was born to Dorothy and Durward Van Bebber in Alton, Illinois. She was the second of four children. She married Samuel Gomez on June...

Barbara Sinclair Uhlig

Aug 6, 2022

Barbara Sinclair Uhlig passed away on August 6, 2022. She was 90 years old, born June 7, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents Duncan Sinclair Taylor, Ruth Frances Eno Taylor and her loving husband Clifford Milton Uhlig. Barbara graduated from the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. She had a lifelong career serving many...

Thomas Franklin Settlemyre

Aug 1, 2022

Thomas Franklin Settlemyre, 79, passed away August 1, 2022, at his home in Arvada, Colorado. Tom lived a purpose driven life. He was an avid reader and book collector, and enjoyed spending time outdoors hiking, fishing and going on road trips with his family. He loved coconut cream pie, Elvis records, and had a hearty, joyful laugh and singing...

Barbara Jean Stromblad

Jul 19, 2022

Barbara Stromblad, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 in Northglenn, Colorado. Barbara was a light in this sometimes dark world and she will be deeply missed by all that were lucky enough to know her. She touched the lives of so many people across multiple generations. During her time with us, she made a point to always help...

Cheryl Lynn Duran

Jul 8, 2022

In Loving Memory of Cheryl Duran Cheryl Duran of Brighton, Colorado was born in Denver Colorado on November 4th, 1952 to Samuel McHugh and Doris Ann Webb. She passed away on July 8th, 2022 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She was 69 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents; Samuel and Doris, her siblings; John S. Webb,...

Shayne Naomi Tennyson

Jul 8, 2022

Shayne passed away in the early dawn hours on July 8, 2022 after courageously fighting cancer for a second time. She is survived by her children DaNae, Athena and Jared as well as her four grandchildren McKayna, Declan, Bronson and Preston, her sister Tamara, brother David, son-in-law PJ and brother-in-law Donald and her beloved dogs Maddie, Violet and Daisy....

Paul Femiak

Jul 3, 2022

Paul Femiak was born on November 28th, 1947 To Paul and Stella Femiak in Hammond, Indiana. Paul passed away on July 3rd, 2022. he was 74 years old. Paul is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Stella, as well as his sisters Dolores Tenace and Sandra Williams. He is survived by his brother, Peter Femiak and his...

Sandra Kay Matheney

Jul 2, 2022

Sandra Kay Matheney was born on December 17, 1946 in North Dakota to Fancis and Iola Johnson. She passed away on July 7, 2022 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Sandra leaves behind two sons; David and Matt Matheney as well as her grandchildren; Magen, Mason, Kaitlin and Mitchell. She also had four siblings; brother, Kelly Johnson, and sisters; Linda Fiske,...

Clair B. Haverland

Jun 28, 2022

Clair B. Haverland, age 85, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2022 with his family by his side. Clair was born in 1936 outside of Broken Bow, Nebraska to Elsie Burke Haverland and Howard H. Haverland. After World War II the family moved to Placerville, Colorado and then to Montrose, Colorado where Clair attended...

Dave Joe Van Cleave

Jun 22, 2022

David Joe Van Cleave, age 64 of Arvada, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Sweetwater Lake, Unincorporated Garfield County, Colorado. His memorial service will be held at 12pm on Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at Morningside Manor in Arvada , Colorado. David will be laid to rest in the Arvada Cemetery. David Van Cleave was born on June 8th,...