Obituaries

Vernon  Wayne  Scott

Vernon Wayne Scott

Feb 1, 2020

Vernon W. Scott of Arvada, CO passed away February 1, 2020. He was born in Missouri on November 25, 1951. He is survived by his sons: Chris (Kate) Scott and Derrick (Keisha) Scott; brothers Cliff and Bill; 4 grandchildren and many more family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Interment: 1:00 PM, February 28, 2020 at Fort...

Josephine  (Kathy)  Martinelli

Josephine (Kathy) Martinelli

Jan 29, 2020

Josephine (Kathy) Martinelli passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 29, 2020 at the age of 73. She was devoted to her large extended family. She is survived by her sister Robin Martinelli, 2 nieces, 1 nephew, 3 great nieces, 3 great nephews, and 2 great-great nieces. She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Lou (Eldon)...

Sandra Marion

Sandra Marion

Jan 25, 2020

Sandra Marion, age 71, died of lung cancer on January 25, 2020, in Lakewood, CO. Sandra is survived by her two children, Bram Riede and Bonny Riede and her two grandchildren, Ethan and Connor. Sandra was born on November 27, 1948 in New Jersey to parents Alice Marion and Maurice Marion. Sandra was a social, vibrant woman who was...

Roger  Thiret

Roger Thiret

Jan 24, 2020

Roger Thiret entered eternal life on January 24, 2020. He was born in Sechilienne, France on February 23, 1946. He came to the United States on January 12, 1953 and settled in Denver. He will be remembered for his love of family, his ability to make people laugh, and his kind, compassionate heart. Those Roger leaves behind to cherish...

Robert  "Bob" Eugene  Gillham

Robert "Bob" Eugene Gillham

Jan 22, 2020

Robert “Bob” Eugene Gillham, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at his home in Arvada, surrounded by close family after a tough but valiant battle with Leukemia. Born in the small town of Sidney, Nebraska, in 1951, Bob grew up in the small northern Colorado town of Peetz, where he worked on the family farm with...

Vanessa Marie Castillo

Vanessa Marie Castillo

Jan 20, 2020

Vanessa Marie Castillo was born on August 22, 1986 in Aurora, Colorado and passed away in her home in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on January 20, 2022 after her long 2-year battle with breast cancer. Vanessa was surrounded by her family, daughter and so much love when she passed. Vanessa graduated from Jefferson High School in 2004 where she was...

Ernest  Johnny  Martinez

Ernest Johnny Martinez

Jan 19, 2020

Ernest better known as “Ernie” passed away January 19,2020. He is survived by 3 children, 9 grandkids and numerous family members and friends that loved him and cared for him more then we will know. We will all remember his love and passion for his dogs Chloe and Roo...His love for music, The joy in his face when going...

Herman  Franklin Wehling

Herman Franklin Wehling

Jan 10, 2020

Herman Franklin Wehling, 94, of Arvada CO died in his sleep Friday 10 January 2020. He was born March 21, 1925 in Broken Bow, NE, the son of Frank and Mary Wehling. The family moved to Denver in 1942. Herman graduated from St Joseph’s High School in 1944. He worked for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad as...

William “Bill”   Louis  Kerrigan

William “Bill” Louis Kerrigan

Jan 10, 2020

Born in Leadville, Colorado to his parents Thomas and Sarah Kerrigan, Bill was the fourth of eight children. He has joined his parents and his brothers Thomas, Jackie, Ed, and Jim in heaven. Our beloved, wild Irishman Dad developed his penchant for automobiles and driving as a lad. He and his brother, Ed, were the young local grocery delivery...

Beverly  J. "Judy" (Noe)  Briscoe

Beverly J. "Judy" (Noe) Briscoe

Jan 3, 2020

Beverly J. “Judy” (Noe) Briscoe Age 82, died peacefully in her home on Friday, January 3, 2020. She was born March 3, 1937 in Blue Springs, Nebraska, the daughter of Matthew and Thelma Noe. Judy loved to dance and sing. She taught tap, ballet, baton twirling and other kinds of dance for many years at her family dancing school,...

Mark  Anthony  Velasquez

Mark Anthony Velasquez

Dec 31, 2019

Beloved Son & Brother Mark Anthony Velasquez passed away on 12/31/2019 in Denver, CO. Mark was born in Denver, CO. on 11/17/1984. He is survived by his mother, father, brother, stepfather sister in-law, niece, nephew, grandfather, grandmother, godmother, uncles, aunts, cousins, as well as his five children. Mark was a very loving person, he always had the biggest smile...

Nikki Jean Holden

Nikki Jean Holden

Dec 29, 2019

Nikki was a kind and much-loved woman. Her sons, grandchildren, sisters and niece, as well as other family members and friends, will miss her dearly but have the comfort of knowing she is in a better place. Nikki was born January 8, 1948 in Denver, Colorado. She was the first child of Barbara and Joseph (Doc) Gilbert and was...

Wendell  Ray Martin

Wendell Ray Martin

Dec 29, 2019

WENDELL MARTIN is survived by: Lois Jo (Jackson) Martin; Wife of 66 years. Children: David Ray Martin, and Pamela Jo (Martin) Calkins (Todd Calkins). Grandchildren: Jonathon Martin Calkins, Kyaira Rachelle Calkins, Lacy Kay Crosswhite (Martin), Lexa Rae Crosswhite (Martin). Great Grandchildren: Jacob Martin Calkins, Derrik Clayton Calkins,'Trystin Thomas Calkins, Kellen Ray Calkins and Blair Jolee Calkins. Brothers: John Martin...

Mandy  Lynn  Moore

Mandy Lynn Moore

Dec 29, 2019

Mandy Lynn Moore passed away on Dec 29th, 2019. She was 44 years old. She leaves behind her family in North Carolina and Virginia: her two younger brothers Jason and Eli, her wonderful Mammaw, and her Daddy, Gary and stepmom, Cindy. She also leaves behind her loving husband, Joseph Yohn, in Colorado, and her two adorable doggies Piglette and...

Dorothy  Dee Hoben

Dorothy Dee Hoben

Dec 24, 2019

Dorothy Dee Hoben passed away December 24, 2019. She was born on May 25, 1939 in Big Springs, Nebraska to her parents Alan and Ethel Harvey. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Donald; children Sheila, Chris, Brad, Shawn, and Mick; sister Geraline Robinson; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends and family members who will miss her...

Clinton David Jones  Kirby

Clinton David Jones Kirby

Dec 24, 2019

Clinton David Jones Kirby, (Clint) passed away in his home on Tuesday, the 24th, of December 2019. He lived and grew up in Sedalia, Colorado. He was 27 years old at the time of his death. Clint was born at Rose Hospital in Denver, Colorado on June 27th, 1992, to Joseph Kirby and Elizabeth Jones-Kirby. He is survived by...

Jean  Ellen Corbett Auch

Jean Ellen Corbett Auch

Dec 24, 2019

Jean Ellen Corbett Auch passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, 12/24/2019 at the age of 86 at her home in Lakewood, CO with her daughter by her side. Jean was born on 3/10/1933 in Grosse Pointe, MI to John James Corbett, MD of Syracuse, NY and Regina Elizabeth Corbett (nee Smith) of Circleville, OH. She attended Grosse Pointe High...

John  Cooper

John Cooper

Dec 18, 2019

John was an amazing father, grandfather, husband and friend, and everything that comes inbetween. He leaves behind his new bride Debbie Davis, his two kids and their spouses, Evie Anderson and husband David and Aaron Cooper and wife Jess ,and his first granddaughter, Lucy Cooper. He also leaves behind his step daughter Kelleen Trostel and husband Josh, and two...

Larrene  Diehl

Larrene Diehl

Dec 10, 2019

Larrene Diehl 96, passed away December 10, 2019. Larrene married the love of her life Fred on April 26,1946. They raised their 3 children in Anaheim, Calif. Larrene & Fred moved to Arvada, Colorado in April 1977. Larrene is survived by two children. Daughter Nancy (David) Talley and son Ken (Kathy) Diehl. 5 Grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Larrene...

Jeff S. Solnick

Jeff S. Solnick

Dec 10, 2019

Jeff S. Solnick, a long-time Transportation Manager for Coors and active member of the Golden community, passed peacefully with his wife Lisa by his side on December 10, 2019 at the age of 67. Born in New York City, Jeff moved to Colorado in the late 60s and afterwards, served in the Army. Jeff studied at universities in Colorado...