Obituaries
Carolyn Dever
Apr 26, 2020
On Sunday, April 26th, 2020 Carolyn Dever passed away at the age of 64. Carolyn was raised by Lonnie and Bertha Dyess, along with 14 loving brothers and sisters. Carolyn met Pat in 1978, and the rest is history. The two married in 1983, and would go on to raise four children together; Zachariah, Erin, Kevin and Meghan. Carolyn...
Louise E. Gawlik
Apr 25, 2020
Born to Raymond and Edith in 1929 (goodbye Roaring Twenties - hello Great Depression!) in Illinois, Louise lived her early life accompanied by her brother Robert, and attended Steinmetz High School. While working in a department store after the war, Louise met near neighbor and Coast Guard veteran Chester J. (Chet) Gawlik, and they married in 1948. While bearing...
Rita Marie Patton
Apr 23, 2020
Rita Marie Patton, 87, passed away at the end of a well-led life on April 23, 2020. Rita is remembered by her daughter Glenda Bredeson and her husband Theron, and her son Stephen Patton. She is also survived by her grandchildren Theresa Butler; Jennifer Morris-Hayes and her husband Marshall; Jamie Lick and her husband Correy; Jim Bredeson and Nick...
James "Jim" Patrick Nelligan
Apr 23, 2020
James “Jim” Patrick Nelligan, 74, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado , passed away, peacefully, after his battle with cancer, on April 23, 2020. He was born to Harry and Ellen Nelligan, on December 10, 1945 in Rochester, New York. James, his parents, and brother, Michael, moved to Denver, Colorado in 1952. He graduated from Aurora Central High School in 1963....
Mary Ann Elms
Apr 22, 2020
Mary Ann Elms passed away on April 22 2020. A Colorado native, she was born July 2nd, 1955 in Denver, CO. Mary Ann was very loving; she cared deeply about all of her family and friends. She treasured being involved in the lives of those she loved. Mary Ann became a born-again Christian in adulthood and always strived to...
Terrence Weaver
Apr 21, 2020
On Tuesday April 21st, 2020 Terrence Weaver passed away at the age of 62. He peacefully passed at home from complications related to lung cancer. During his final moments he was surrounded by his three daughters and son-in-law. Terry was born in Washington D.C. and adopted by Glenn and Carolee. Terry worked for the Jefferson County Highway and Transportation...
Marjorie Elaine Olson
Apr 15, 2020
Marjorie Elaine Olson, 93, died April 15, 2020 at her Holly Heights residence in Denver. Family members, Terry Pedersen, Ruth and Lee Ruby and Cindi Robeck Olson, were by her side. Marge loved family gatherings, polka dancing and being the “boss”. She enjoyed games, especially Dominos, which she played until the end. Watching baseball and football games with friends...
Louise Preston-Perry
Apr 14, 2020
Born June 28, 1930. Went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Louise was married to Albert J. (Al) Perry, Jr. for 72 1/2 years. Together, they were the parents of: Four(4) Children; Ruth Reinke/Roger, Luanne (Lu) Boyce, Thelma Jane (T.J.) Kliewer/Thom, and Ronald J.(Ron) Perry/Yolanda; Eleven(11) Grandchildren; Twenty-one(21) Great- Grandchildren; and Four (4) Great-Great...
Justin Collin Ulibarri
Apr 13, 2020
Justin Collin Ulibarri passed away after an extended battle with cancer at age 40 on April 13, 2020 - with family by his side in Golden, Colorado. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Justin was born on March 21, 1980 to Ernest & Judy Ulibarri of Woodland Park, Colorado. He graduated from Woodland Park...
Gerarda (Gerry) Dewild Hermanussen
Apr 12, 2020
Gerarda Hermanussen, Gerry to all, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Easter morning, a week before her 96th birthday. She was born to Martina and Hendricus DeWild in a small rural town in The Netherlands (Holland) at a time when infant mortality was high. Her mother prayed to St. Gerard, the patron saint of mothers and newborns to...
Robert "Bob" Dunning Sr.
Apr 4, 2020
Robert “Bob” Joseph Dunning, Sr., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday April 4 2020. Bob was born in Denver Colorado on July 20 1938, to David and Rachel Dunning. He graduated from Denver’s North High School and subsequently joined the United States Navy were he served aboard the USS Rizzi. On the 6th day of...
Lawrence "Larry" Matsumura
Mar 30, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” Matsumura 86, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on March 30, 2020 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii on August 20, 1933, the son of Saburo Matsumura and Kama Taba. Larry lived on Oahu where he worked as a cabinet maker for many years until he moved to Colorado in 2006. He enjoyed all...
Denis Anthony Ackerman
Mar 20, 2020
Denis Anthony Ackerman of Arvada, Colorado, passed away March 20th at the age of 81, surrounded by his family. Denis was born March 4, 1939 in Spearville, Kansas to Anthony and Magdalen Ackerman. He was raised on the family farm, attended Saint Mary’s of the Plains College in Dodge City, Kansas and upon graduation moved to Colorado. Denis met...
April L. Schrunk
Mar 13, 2020
April L. Schrunk, passed away March 13, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1947 to her parents Delbert and Louise Bollie. April is survived by her loving husband Billy Schrunk; her children and many more family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Service: 1:15 PM, March 20, 2020 at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please stage your...
John Michael Mackey
Mar 9, 2020
John Michael Mackey, 30, died March 9, 2020 in Wheatridge, CO. He was born on June 13, 1989 in Gillette, WY to Carol Mackey and Brian Mackey. After living in Northern Minnesota, John had been a resident of Colorado since 1993. John attended school at Compass Montessori graduating in 2008. He then attended Red Rocks Community College while working...
Judith Anne Harbison
Feb 28, 2020
With our deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Judith Anne Harbison. Daughter of George Clay Hoover and Helen Hoover. Sister of George Jr, Adrienne, Vernice, Marvin, Robert and Drema. Loving Mother of Millard Harbison, Sharon Harbison and Gurtha Bagby. Grandmother of Jonathan, Michael, Andre, Marcus and Shantine. Great Grandmother of Joseph, James, Sarai, Noah and Benji. Born 10/03/1939...
Richard Lee Stevens
Feb 22, 2020
Richard Lee Stevens departed this life on February 22, 2020. Born to William Earl Stevens and Margarita De Valle in Denver, Dick graduated from Emanuel High school and became a Captain in the United States Marine Corp where he flew Corsairs and ADs as a fighter pilot in the Korean theater. Dick was later a commercial pilot for United...
Norene Valerie Hulsey
Feb 22, 2020
Norene Valerie Hulsey went home on Saturday 2-22-20 in her sleep around 8am at the amazing age of 80 years. Grandma was comfortably resting in her recliner at her house in Littleton, Colorado where she had lived for 44 years. She was 1 of 7 children born to Amarante and Adeline Arellano in Pueblo, Colorado. Norene and Barto J....
Roselee "Bernice" Schaeffer
Feb 22, 2020
Roselee “Bernice” Schaeffer, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020. She was born November 8, 1927 in Abilene, Kansas to Vera and Herbert Heller. Bernice graduated high school in 1945 and began teaching the same year. She was the first teacher to achieve a teaching license at the age of 17. As the middle child of seven...
Nathan "Nate" A Romero Jr.
Feb 19, 2020
Passed away to eternal life on February 19, 2020. Brought into the world on December 11, 1995. Nate was a loving son of Gina Baca (mother) and Nathan Romero (father). Raised in Denver, Colorado with his only sister Natalina Romero. At the age of 23 Nathan became a father with now widowed wife, Qurizzma Diaz to a beautiful daughter...