Obituaries
Gordon G. Sechler
Oct 20, 2019
Gordon G Sechler, “Bill”, was born on March 16, 1930 in his grandmother’s bedroom in Arvada, Co. He was born a Christian December 6, 1969 at Northwest Evangelical Free Church. He was called home to be with the Lord October 20, 2019. He made a successful career as a Master Electrician. Gordon was fearless and there was little that...
John Oliver Slocum
Oct 17, 2019
John Oliver Slocum, 56, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on October 17, 2019. John was born in Birmingham, Michigan on August 8, 1963. He graduated from Groves High School in Birmingham, Michigan and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from Albion College in Albion, Michigan. John captained his high school swim team and was also a member of...
John R. Braun
Oct 16, 2019
John died peacefully after a long struggle with kidney disease, surrounded by his wife and family, in his new home in Lafayette CO. A devoted fan of college and professional sports, from Chicago to Denver to Phoenix, John embraced each of his “home” teams with equal enthusiasm. His true gift was making friends and many of his closest friendships...
Charles "Chuck" Shackley
Oct 14, 2019
Charles "Chuck" Shackley, 74, passed away on October 14, 2019 in Lakewood, Colorado after a month long illness. Chuck was born in Denver, Colorado on New Year's Eve, 1944. He was the third of John and Charlotte Shackley's four children. By all accounts, Chuck was a happy, outgoing person growing up. Those qualities combined with strong faith and his...
Robert E. "Bob" Wilson
Oct 13, 2019
Bob died suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes at home in Arvada. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Harold and Betty June Wilson, he graduated from Omaha Technical High School and then went on to study electrical engineering. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska, master’s degrees from the Universities of Arizona and Idaho, and the Ph.D....
Joseph Erwin Ciacco
Oct 7, 2019
Joseph Erwin Ciacco, age 81, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on October 7, 2019. He was born on October 8, 1937 in Denver, Colorado. Joe is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Mary Ciacco, brother Frank Ciacco and wife Mickie Ciacco. He is survived by his sister Kathleen Biehl, son Anthony Ciacco and wife Teresa, daughter Danielle...
Josephine Shawn Ryan
Oct 5, 2019
Josephine "JoJo" Shawn Ryan passed away October 5, 2019. She was born April 6, 2006 to her parents Shawn Ryan and Peggy Lette. JoJo is survived by both parents, and many family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Memorial Service 12:00 PM on Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Paul's Community Church 8001 W. 23rd. Ave. Lakewood...
Marcia Hineline
Sep 29, 2019
Marcia Hineline, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and gifted educator passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday September 29, 2019 at the age of 83. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the beginning of 2018, and fought bravely against all odds to live her life to the fullest until it’s end. For the many who knew and loved Marcia throughout...
Jerry L. Nunez
Sep 22, 2019
Jerry L. Nunez 73, of Denver, CO passed away on September 22, 2019 at his home. He was born in Raton, New Mexico on June 21, 1946. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Louie and Louisa Nunez R.I.P.; son Angelo Nunez, R.I.P. He is survived by his wife Maria Nunez, sons Orlando and Michael Nunez; daughter Susan...
David Allen Meyers Sr.
Sep 8, 2019
David Allen Meyers, Sr., age 67 of Castle Rock, CO passed away September 8, 2019. He was born August 18, 1952 in Springfield, IL. David is preceded in Death by: Parent(s) Eugene Meyers and Anne Meyers Goin Survived by: Children: David Allen Meyers, Jr and Aysha Jean Armijo; grandchildren: Urijah Hess, Wyatt Hess, Isabella Armijo, and Paige Meyers; brothers:...
Anita Louise (Parks) Farley
Sep 7, 2019
Anita was born, Anita Louise Parks on November 6, 1929 in Sedalia, Missouri to parents, Ural L. and Ella M. Parks. She attended Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia. She met the love of her life, Ken Farley, at the 1st Baptist Church of Sedalia where they married on May 31, 1953. They moved to St. Louis, Missouri not long...
Harry Jacob Moos
Sep 6, 2019
Harry Jacob Moos, loving husband, father, and dedicated grandfather, passed away Friday, September 6th, 2019. Born on November 10th, 1937, in Hebron, ND to Christ and Katie Moos. One of seven children, he was raised on a farm, and that work ethic was apparent his entire life. He served in the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army from...
Patrick Lee Gregory
Sep 2, 2019
We sadly have lost a soul, who has been a bright shining light in so many peoples lives. Patrick Lee Gregory passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on September 2, 2019. He was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on May 13, 1959 to William and Marie Gregory. He was a 1977 graduate of Arvada West...
Grace Amelia Sheldon
Sep 2, 2019
Grace A. Sheldon passed away on September 2, 2019 at her home in Arvada,CO. She was born March 1, 1942 in Denver, CO to her parents Clark and Ruby Loflin. Grace is survived by her Daughters Annette Roth and Diana (Dale) Clark; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three sisters Shirley Beck, Dorothy (Tom) Crane and Betty Galutia. Many more...
Robert Lee Rivas
Aug 31, 2019
Robert Lee Rivas of Aurora, Colorado passed away suddenly after a short illness at the age of 69 on August 31st, 2019. Robert was born July 27th 1950 in Durango, Colorado to Eddie and Dolores (Sandoval) Rivas. Bob was raised in Denver, Colorado and spent summers with his beloved grandparents in Ignacio, Colorado. Bob attended Sacred Heart Catholic school...
Rafaila Acosta
Aug 31, 2019
A much-loved wife, mother, sister, and aunt, Rafaila Acosta, age 78, of Keenesburg, passed away peacefully at 10:35 A.M. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Elms Haven Center in Thornton. She was born at home on October 24, 1940, in Sabinal, Texas to the late Trinidad and Santos Ybarra. She was 12 years old when she and her family...
Louis David Lucci
Aug 30, 2019
Louis David Lucci, 79 of Arvada, Colorado passed away on August 30, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. He was born to parents Louis and Mildred Lucci on July 12, 1940 in Denver, Colorado. He married Janice, the love of his life in 1964, who survives him. Louis is also survived by his son Michael Lucci and his son...
William "Bill" Arthur Burnell
Aug 29, 2019
William “Bill” Arthur Burnell, 70, devoted son, father, brother and grandfather, died in his Lakewood, Colo., home on Aug. 29, 2019. “Wild Bill,” as he was known, was born on Dec. 1, 1948, in Elmira, N.Y., to William Edward Burnell and Dolores Patricia (Kosloski) Burnell. He graduated from Thomas Edison High School in Elmira Heights, N.Y., in 1967, and...
Paula Jean Smith
Aug 27, 2019
Paula Jean Smith passed away August 27, 2019. She was born on May 4, 1954 in Henderson, Texas to her parents James and Norma King. She is survived by her mother Norma King; Son Anthony Melling; Daughter Bobbie (Leroy) Bales; two grandchildren; one great grandchild and many more family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Graveside service...
Robert (Bob) Joseph Anthony
Aug 26, 2019
Robert Joseph (Bob with one O) Anthony passed away August 26, 2019 at the age of 79 at his home in Arvada, Colorado. Bob was born in Denver, Colorado, January 19, 1940. He graduated from West High School in 1957 and enlisted in the Navy as a Seabee. He was stationed in Adak, Alaska as a telephone lineman. In...