Obituaries
James David Smiley
May 12, 2019
James David Smiley, of Arvada CO, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, from natural causes. Jim was born in Eureka, IL in 1930 to Lucie and Alex Smellie. He attended Eureka High School. In 1950 he married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara McKinney, and they raised three children, Glen, Roger, and Laura. His career included engineering work for Little Giant in...
Deborah Marie Gunst
May 6, 2019
Deborah Marie Gunst was born in Brooklyn, New York to Daniel and Catherine Link on September 24th, 1955. She passed away at her sister's house on Monday May 6th, 2019, after an 11 year battle with cancer. Debbie grew up in Brooklyn with her 4 brothers, Danny, Donald, David and Dean, her 2 sisters, Donna and Diane, and her...
David Russell Evans
May 5, 2019
David Russell Evans was born on November 26, 1956 in Denver, CO. He passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019 at his home in Aurora, CO with his loving family at his side. He is a faithful Christian, and devoted to his faith in Jesus Christ. He offered many testimonials along his impassioned path in life. David is survived...
Christopher N. Christner
May 5, 2019
Chris Christner (50) lost his 2 ½-year battle with cancer on May 5, 2019 at his Lakewood, CO home, surrounded by his beloved family – wife Shannon and their sons Cameron (age 15) and Owen (age 12). Chris was born January 19, 1969 on the U.S. Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan. He and his birth family then lived in...
Virginia Mae Ferarese
May 4, 2019
Virginia Mae Ferarese (Ginny), beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, nana, sister, aunt and friend lost her battle with cancer May 4, 2019. Her husband Tony, and daughters Angela and Nicole were by her side. Ginny was 67 years old, a Colorado Native, and a long time resident of Littleton. Ginny was married to her high school sweetheart, Tony for 47...
Lupe Villarreal
May 4, 2019
Lupe Villarreal of Ft. Morgan, CO passed away May 4, 2019. He was born October 26, 1939 in Sugar City, Colorado to George and Stephanie Villarreal. He is survived by his wife Bernice Villarreal of 58 years. He is a long-time resident and a property management owner in Ft Morgan. Lupe is survived by daughter Christa Wells (Ray), son...
Veronica M Ramos
May 1, 2019
Veronica M Ramos August 15,1923-May 1, 2019 Denver, CO Veronica Ramos passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2019 at Little Sisters of the Poor; Mullen Home in Denver. She was 95 years old. Veronica was preceded in death by her husband Michael and is survived by her six daughters Lorraine Little, Veronica (Chester) Kreps, Kathleen Valadez,...
Edward John Henik
Apr 29, 2019
Edward John Henik passed away April 29, 2019. He was born on January 7, 1957 in Akron, CO to Edward and Isabell Henik. John is preceded in death by both of his parents. Survived by his daughter Hilary Henik; sister Gail Henik; brother Dennis Henik and many more family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Celebration of...
Donald D. Clem
Apr 25, 2019
Donald Dale Clem 94, of Northglenn, CO. passed away on April 25, 2019 at the Center at Northridge in Westminster, CO. where he entered for rehabilitation after a recent hospital treatment for a UTI. Don was a professional engineer for Western Electric for 25yrs. and retired in 1981. He was preceded in death by his wife of 31yrs. Maxine...
Danny A Jackson
Apr 25, 2019
Danny A. Jackson November 7, 1963- April 25, 2019 Arvada, CO Danny Allen Jackson (55) passed away the evening of April 25, 2019 surrounded by family at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He will be deeply missed and remembered for his caring nature and endlessly humorous personality. He was always putting others before himself. He is survived...
Baby Angel Padilla
Apr 23, 2019
Baby Angel Padilla baby of Melanie Lucero & Alejandro Padilla, sibling to Faith Abeyta, Genesis Lucero and Destiny Garcia. Grandchild of Yvonne Padilla, Laura Lucero and Andre Broker. Great grandchild of Lorraine Padilla and Manuel Velasquez. Nephew to Angelo Padilla, Melissa Archuletta and Desiree Broker. Our lives we're touched with the news of this passing, and the sadness of...
Orville K. Jacobs
Apr 20, 2019
Orville K. Jacobs “Jake” May 29,1930 – April 20,2019 Orville was born in Alliance, NE during the Dust Bowl/Depression Days to George and Anna (Jurgens), the youngest of seven children. The family resided in Sidney, NE. He remembered: prairie dogs and rattlesnakes at the bluffs, getting caught in a dust storm playing soldiers with his brother George, taking lunch...
Beth Tasharski
Apr 19, 2019
Beth Tasharski May 13, 1923 - April 19, 2019 Westminster, CO Beth passed away at her home in Westminster, Colorado after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was 95 years old. Beth was born Beth Marie Kelley on May 13, 1923 in Hunter, North Dakota to William and Jessie (nee Rogers) Kelley. Beth was the last surviving child...
William Myers
Apr 18, 2019
William Myers Jan 24, 1947 to April 18, 2019. A loving, generous, gentle husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Bill never met a stranger, and loved to laugh and tease. Survived by wife Christy Myers, daughters Gayle Myers-Smith (Jeff Smith), Lisa Gammill (Dan Gammill), son William Myers (Danielle Myers), grandchildren Blaine, Paeton, Morgan (Michael), Trey (Katie), Torrey, Katelyn and...
Glenda Palm
Apr 18, 2019
Glenda Palm 72, of Denver, Colorado passed away April 18, 2019. She was born on September 9, 1946 in Denver, Colorado to Glenn and Melba Davis. Glenda is survived by her daughter Shannon (Michael) Palleschi; grandchildren Cassidy and Nicholas; siblings Deanna Funk, Bill Davis and Lynn Davis; many more family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Funeral...
Carol Jean Johnson
Apr 11, 2019
Carol Jean Johnson “Absent from the body, present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8 June 4, 1942 – April 11, 2019 Arvada, CO Carol, 76, a retired high school and middle school English teacher, died April 11, 2019 after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Although our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing that Carol is...
Barbara Orkild
Apr 11, 2019
Barbara Orkild, August 31, 1930 to April 11, 2019 Barbara passed away peacefully on April 11, 2019, at the age of 88. She was born Barbara Slater Howarth on August 31,1930 in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up four blocks from Lake Michigan in her mother’s family home built on the edge of the sand dunes. Barbara grew up with...
Joe "Fred" Gomez
Apr 9, 2019
Joe “Fred” Gomez July 11, 1956 – April 9, 2019 After a long and courageous battle, Joe peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Louise, his children: Shanell, Victor (Sabrina), Kimberly and Zach Sr.(Megan), his parents: Manuel and Alice Gomez, his siblings : Ruben(Fran), Eric(Rachel), and Adele, his grandchildren: Jaelyn, Kyla, TrynaDee,...
Gloria Elaine Harris
Apr 5, 2019
Gloria Elaine Harris 1943-2019 Elaine was born in Trinidad, Colorado to Alfonso and Adelia Solis. Elaine is the 11th of 14 siblings. Elaine is survived by her brother Art Solis and sister’s Lillian Turner and Beverly Gonzales. Elaine was preceded in death by brothers, Ernest, Alfonso Jr., Richard, Edward, Gene, Donald and sister’s Margaret, Adelia, Viola and Mary. She...
Lillian J Brezall
Apr 2, 2019
Lillian J. Brezall passed peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on April 2nd, 2019. She was a wild hearted woman that loved fiercely and was kind to all that had the privilege to meet her. Lillian was passionate for travel, spending time with her family, riding her motorcycle and playing her hand at the casino. She was...
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