Obituaries

Jul 21, 2018

Donald Anthony “Don” Medina was 53 years old when he passed on July 21, 2018. He was born in Del Norte, Colorado and was the youngest son of four children. He is survived by his mother Porfiria Medina, brother Ken Medina (Michele), sister Cathy Medina, daughter Abbie Williams, granddaughter Bailey Williams, nieces Tawney Medina (Tyler), Tiana Medina, Alyssa Medina,...

Jul 21, 2018

Tina Gonzales passed away on July 21, 2018 after a sudden cardiac arrest in her sleep. She was born on June 28, 1946, in Knowle, England. She was preceded in death by her parents Mason and Margaret Band. She leaves behind a loving husband of 50 years, Lino, children Kira Gonzales and Andrei (Kristi) Gonzales, and grandchildren Ben, Mason,...

Jul 20, 2018

Joseph Dent Elliott passed away July 20, 2018. He was born on January 16, 1938 in Mineral Point, WI to Kenneth and Ruth Elliot. Joseph is survived by his loving wife Donna; many more family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Services: 1:15 PM, Monday, July 30, 2018 (Staging Area "C") Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 S....

Jul 18, 2018

Patricia Laurene Mlak, 78, devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend passed away peacefully in her favorite chair Wednesday, July 18th with family by her side. She was born to Lawrence and Florence Riley on June 18, 1940, in Denver, Colorado. Two years later her only sibling, Raymond H. Riley, completed her family. She graduated from South High School...

Jul 17, 2018

Nicole Akierra Kuehn born on September 13, 2000 passed away on July 17, 2018. She is survived by parents Darren and Holly Kuehn of Arvada, brother Ryan Selders of Westminster, grandparents Larry and Kathy Kuehn of Arvada, grandparents Penny Benner and Ben Chavez of Aurora, aunt and uncle Debi and Pat High of Aurora, aunt and uncle David and...

Jul 13, 2018

Luke Whiting Mitchell came into this world on Valentine's Day, 1987. He leaves a legacy of joy, friendship, and love for all who he encountered. He leaves his mom and Dad, Kathy and Mark, and his adoring sister Sarah. He also leaves behind an older brother, Justin Jones, and an extensive family. Luke never made an enemy and leaves...

Jul 12, 2018

Will Patrick Swain passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday July 12, 2018. He was 35 years old. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife Kristie Settle-Swain, mother Irene Swain, father Doug Doran, sister, Mary Winterdoran, brothers Chris and Ben Swain, grandmother Gloria Doran, and Aunt Constance (Dennis) Liddy. He will also be forever remembered by best...

Jul 11, 2018

Terri Gasper, of Arvada, CO passed away on July 11, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 23, 1956 to Gary and Florence Schultze. She grew up in California with her brothers Gary, Larry and Jerry and sister Tracy. Terri and her sons moved to Colorado to be with her mother in 1986. Terri...

Jul 9, 2018

EUGENE LEROY “SMOKE” SORENSEN Eugene Leroy Sorensen of Arvada, Colorado entered into eternity on July 9, 2018, at Collier Hospice—Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge Colorado at 88 years old. He was born on July 8, 1930 in Canton, South Dakota to Peter and Jenny (Larsen) Sorensen. He was the youngest of 4 children, Fern, Florence, and Peter, all...

Jul 7, 2018

Patricia Hain, beloved wife of Harry Hain, housewife and mother of three children, passed away July 7, 2018 after battling cancer for more than 20 years. She was preceded in death by father John, mother Marie, son Paul and sister Kathy. She leaves behind husband Harry, oldest son Vince, daughter Sheryl, grandchildren Lauren, Linley and Cailley and two great...

Jul 7, 2018

Jul 4, 2018

Lyle “Bud” Edward Hanft, a friend to all, passed away on July 4, 2018 while in the care of Collier Hospice Center in Denver, CO. Lyle was born in Columbus Junction, Iowa on January 27, 1930 to Mary Kathryn Anwyl and Halle Hilton Hanft. Although the “Hawkeye State” remained in his heart throughout his life, Lyle decided to broaden...

Jul 1, 2018

Juanita Mendez passed away July 1, 2018 at her home in Denver, CO. She was born July 7, 1933 in Questa, NM to her parents Maria and Esmel Vigil. Juanita is survived by her loving husband Cruz Mendez; 7 children Maxine Vargas, Jeanie (Jose) Ontireros, Yolanda (Mike) Martinez, Margie (Ramon) Reyes, Max (Bernadette) Tafoya, Dolores Lopez and Percy Olguin;...

Jun 30, 2018

Peggy M. Frymire, 87, a lifelong resident of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, and most recently Arvada, Colorado, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at the Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of G. Lewis Muffley and N. Ruth Tenney Muffley. Peggy was predeceased by her husband of...

Jun 27, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Tyler Joseph Flores announces his passing. On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the age of 26 years, Tyler passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO. Tyler will be lovingly remembered by his grandma and grandpa, Joe and Emma Flores, his mom and step-dad, Robin and Eric Morales,...

Jun 20, 2018

Dwain Alderson passed peacefully at home on Tuesday June 20, 2018. He was born in Dalhart, TX October 31, 1929. Visitation will be at 11:30 AM, followed by a memorial service at 12:30 PM at Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave. Lakewood, CO 80232. Interment will follow at Arvada Cemetery 5581 Independence St. Arvada CO 80002. Reception will...

Jun 13, 2018

Mark Cortlandt Bymaster, aged 58, went to be with the Lord on the morning of June 13 th at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, CO. He is survived by his step-father, Jim Carden, and his son, Benjamin Bymaster. He is reunited with his mother, Mary Lou (Burger) Carden, his father Cortlandt Bymaster, and his wife, Julie (Whitmore) Bymaster...

Jun 13, 2018

Born on August 25th 1939, Gary Sundermeier of Wheat Ridge Co. passed away on June 13th 2018 at 6:48a.m in Lutheran Hospital. He is survived by his wife Patricia (of 60 years), his daughter and son in law, Sandra and Richard Moore, sons Gary and Mark (along their wives Joanne and Sandra) and grandson Rhett Moore. Gary was a...

Jun 7, 2018

Laurie Larsen 50, of Thornton, CO, passed away June 7, 2018. Laurie born in Denver, Colorado is survived by her spouse Dennis Martinez, her mother Judi Larsen, Greg Larsen brother, Kala Holub daughter, Her two sons Dylan and Dustin Higgins and grandson Aemin Caya. Laurie brought out the positive in all of us.

Jun 5, 2018

Eric Henry Valdez 56 of Denver entered into eternal life surrounded by family on Tuesday June 5, 2018. He was Born September 18, 1961 in Denver Colorado to Richard and Virginia Valdez. He is survived by his brother Steve Valdez of Commerce City; sisters; Theresa Valdez (Able Candelario) of Brighton Co; Phyllis (John) Shannon of Wheat Ridge Co; Rachel...