Obituaries

Lola Jane Johnson

Lola Jane Johnson

Dec 29, 2018

Lola Jane Johnson of Arvada left this earth for her heavenly home on December 29, 2018. Lola was born to Victor and Gladys Billington on July 30, 1929 in Timnath, Colorado. She grew up in Greeley. Lola supported herself from an early age and worked her way through college. In 1951 she graduated from Colorado Teachers College in Greeley...

Robert Allen Jones

Robert Allen Jones

Dec 27, 2018

Robert Allen Jones 80 was born in Charleston, South Carolina To Wilbur Thomas and Mary Grace Jones. Retired after many years with the South Carolina School district. After retiring he return to Denver and settled down to many years supporting his community and enjoying his family and friends. He is survived by two sister, Liz Benfield & Kathy Himmel-berger...

Debbie  Gallegos - Vockel

Debbie Gallegos - Vockel

Dec 22, 2018

Debbie passed away peacefully, in her sleep, in Golden. She is survived by her father Fred Gallegos. She is preceded in death by her mother Kathy Gallegos and her husband Greg Vockel. Debbie was a devoted and loving mother of Crystal and Matthew Vockel, Laura and Brian Vockel; sister to Sherry, Sandy, Susan, Kelly, Alan and Pamela. Nana to...

Michael  Patrick Condrin

Michael Patrick Condrin

Dec 20, 2018

Michael Patrick Condrin, 49, passed away peacefully in his sleep December 20th in Idaho Springs Colorado. Mike was born in San Francisco on December 4th 1969 and grew up in Petaluma. Mike realized he loved cooking at a young age and worked in many restaurants in Sonoma County and New York City, before opening “Mike’s at the Yard” in...

Alfred  Shunji Miyagishima

Alfred Shunji Miyagishima

Dec 19, 2018

Alfred Shunji Miyagishima, 92, passed away Dec. 19, 2018. Alfred was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to mother Kiku and father Toshiro Gontaro. During World War II, Alfred was drafted into the Army and served in the 9th Infantry Division in France and Germany. He later served as Commander of Nisei Post 185 in Denver. After many years of employment...

Suzanne K Pierce

Suzanne K Pierce

Dec 15, 2018

In loving memory of Suzanne K. Pierce. Born in Waterloo, Iowa on September 15th 1951 to Donald and LaVonne Pierce . She moved to San Diego CA in her 20’s, then to Colorado, the place she called home where she worked as a CNA for hospice patients in the Golden area. She loved caring for people and was especially...

Lois May  Shepherd

Lois May Shepherd

Dec 12, 2018

Lois May Shepherd 86, of Arvada, CO passed away December 12, 2018, She was born on May 12, 1932 in Minnesota. Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband Wayne Shepherd and her mother Alice Hegrude. She was survived by her children Lynne Bolejack, Linda Johnson, Gloria Vetter and Steven Shepherd; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and many...

Orin  C Crane

Orin C Crane

Dec 10, 2018

Orin C Crane of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on December 10, 2018. He was born December 21, 1932 to George and Georgia Crane. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Betty Lou (Thurman) Crane. He is survived by his children, Sherri Pardo and Lisa Crane of Las Vegas , NV and Brian Crane...

Ron  "Papa"  Mauff

Ron "Papa" Mauff

Dec 8, 2018

There’s the classic joke of an Irishman walking out of the bar. Ronald Mauff walked out of the bar for the final time on December 8. He had already tasted every beer there and told every joke there ever was — some twice. Ron was known for his one-liners; most were pretty funny, depending on who you asked. After...

Lester  Raymond Fritzler

Lester Raymond Fritzler

Dec 6, 2018

Lester Raymond Fritzler Sept 23,1946 - Dec 6, 2018 Lester passed away on Dec 6, 2018.He passed peacefully at Collier Hospice after a short 3 month battle with cancer. Lester was preceded in death by his mother Irene Darnell and his daughter Aaron Fritzler. Lester is survived by his daughter Ann-Marie, his sons Adam and Jonathan. He leaves behind...

Leah  "Ginger"  Hummel

Leah "Ginger" Hummel

Dec 3, 2018

Leah "Ginger" Hummel Leah "Ginger" Hummel, Age 85, passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2018, in her home in Englewood, Colorado. Leah cherished her family and friends. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her Favorite pastime was watching football, especially the Denver Broncos and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Preceded in death by her parents,...

Elizabeth  "Liz"  Cawthorne

Elizabeth "Liz" Cawthorne

Dec 1, 2018

Elizabeth “Liz” Cawthorne passed away in her home of 45 years in Arvada, Colorado on Saturday December 1st, 2018. Liz is survived by two daughters Martha “Lynn” Cawthorne Condra of Chickamauga, Ga; Cynthia Cawthorne Payne and daughter Ellyn Payne of Rossville, GA; two sons Frank Tafuaason of the home, and Stephen Tanner of Wheat Ridge, Colorado and her white...

Ramon Lewis Carter

Ramon Lewis Carter

Nov 27, 2018

Ramon Lewis Carter, age 88, died November 27, 2018, in Arvada, Colorado. He is survived by brother Jack Carl Carter and sister-in-law Geneva Joyce (Johnson) Carter, sister-in-law Geneva (Parker) Carter, children Kathleen O’Halloran Holdash, Ramon Lewis Carter Jr. (Butch), Karen Ann (Carter) Hughes, Susyn Kay Carter, 25 Grandchildren, 46 Great-Grandchildren and 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by...

Molly  Hogan

Molly Hogan

Nov 20, 2018

Molly Hogan, 3/24/1938 - 11/20/2018 Molly passed away in her home surrounded by family. Molly was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bert Hogan. She leaves behind her daughters Cynthia Hogan, Cherie Larsen and Sandra Brink, her grandchildren Josh (Tiffney) Brink, Jess (Brian) Richardson, Charles (Jessica) Beets and Matt Brink. Molly lived in Edgewater 60+ years,...

Robert  Douglas  Liane

Robert Douglas Liane

Nov 16, 2018

On November 16th, 2018 Robert Douglas Liane passed away unexpectedly. Doug is survived by his mother; Carroll Liane, 2 daughters; Amanda and Ann-Marie, and 3 siblings; Robin, Diane and Sven. Doug adored his daughters and family, he will be missed an incredible amount. His loving heart and giving spirit made this world a bright place. Doug had a passion...

David  Mares

David Mares

Nov 13, 2018

David Mares of Littleton passed away in November 2018, at home. He was 64 yrs. old. Born September 6, 1954 in Wyoming. Our friend and brother is home now. He will be missed, until we meet again. Service to follow in the spring.

Virginia  Lucille Fox

Virginia Lucille Fox

Nov 12, 2018

September 3, 1929-November 12, 2018 Virginia Fox, 89, passed away November 12, 2018 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Virginia lived in Colorado for over 57 years with most of them spent in Westminster and, after retirement, in Broomfield. She grew up in Illinois and traveled west in search of clean dry air and open spaces. Virginia fell in love with...

Richard  Andasola

Richard Andasola

Nov 6, 2018

Richard Andasola Born: July 31, 1942 Passed on: November 6, 2018 Richard was the youngest son out of 13 children born to Patricia and Dolores Andasola (aka grandma Patsy and Daddy Boy). He is survived by four sisters: Sandra, Barbara, Hope and Elsie. Richard had one son – Jason Andasola. The Andasola family is huge. Richard has over 50...

Hazeline  Ann Wilson

Hazeline Ann Wilson

Nov 3, 2018

Hazeline Ann Wilson 1949-2018 Hazeline Ann Wilson, 69, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away peacefully on Nov 3rd, 2018 from a complicated medical condition. Hazel was born on January 23rd, 1949. She married Herman H. Wilson on January 22nd, 1972. Hazel was a marvelous wife and mother. Cooking was one of her greatest joys and she was extremely gifted in...

Annie  B Mcgowan

Annie B Mcgowan

Oct 31, 2018

Born to George and Carrie Brown, on April 17, 1924 in Crystal Springs, MS. Annie B. was the 5th of 6 children born to his union. She grew up and attended school in Crystal Springs, MS. Annie B. met and married the love of her life, Homer McGowan in Feb. of 1943. They were married for 69 years prior...