Obituaries

Linda Christine Smith

Linda Christine Smith

Nov 19, 2017

Linda Christine Smith passed away November 19, 2017. She was born in Denver on February 1, 1964 and spent her childhood growing up and attending schools in Arvada, Colorado. She graduated from Arvada High School in 1982 and started working as a bookkeeper and then progressed into the property management field. Her love of flowers and gardening led her...

Cathy  Marie  Miller

Cathy Marie Miller

Nov 17, 2017

Cathy Marie Miller, age 55, died at Collier Hospice Care Center in Wheat Ridge, CO on November 17, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. Cathy was born on December 5, 1961, in San Antonio, TX to parents Byron and Helen (Cartwright) Miller. She was the fourth and final child of the family. Her family lived in Germany until settling...

Deena Diane Potter

Deena Diane Potter

Nov 17, 2017

Deena Diane Potter, age 51, passed away November 17th, 2017 in Wheat Ridge, CO after her battle with Cancer. Deena is survived by her parents, Steve and Dixie; children Joey and Laini; siblings Joaquin, Mike, Greg and Kara. She is preceded in death by her father, Don; siblings, Derik and Dawn; and numerous other relatives. Deena was born on...

Violet  M Sechler

Violet M Sechler

Nov 17, 2017

Violet M Sechler 84, of Wheat Ridge, CO passed away November 17, 2017. She was born on December 16, 1932 to Glen and Ruth Daly in Denver, Colorado. Violet is survived by many family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Services: Friday, November 24, 2017 - 11:00 AM St. Paul's Community Church 8001 W. 23rd. Av.e Lakewood,...

Kay  M Woolworth

Kay M Woolworth

Nov 16, 2017

Kay M Woolworth 80 y.o. of Santa Rosa, CA passed away November 16, 2017. She was born on February 20, 1937 to Earl and Evelyn Rovic in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Kay is now at peace with her husband Don and is survived by her beloved children and many friends all of whom will miss her dearly.

Julie K.  Deffert

Julie K. Deffert

Nov 14, 2017

Julie K Deffert (51 years) passed away on November 14 th , 2017 in Arvada, Colorado. She was born on April 23 rd , 1966 in Denver, Colorado to Larry W. Simpson and Joyce (Ulibarri) Martinez. She was raised in Lindale, Texas then returned to Colorado as a Teenager where she meet her husband of 32 years, Richard. Julie...

Carol Gene Lasater

Carol Gene Lasater

Nov 7, 2017

Carol Gene Lasater, 69, of Denver, Colorado passed away on November 7th at Lutheran Hospice at Collier Hospice Center from complications of lung cancer. Carol was born August 18, 1948 in Puyallup, Washington to Robert L. and Emogene (Larimore) Carlson, both of whom preceded her in death. After graduation from Anchorage East High School, she married her husband, Glenn,...

Orrin  'Jay' Mccausland

Orrin 'Jay' Mccausland

Nov 7, 2017

Jay was an officer, gentleman and a man of many talents. As an adventurer, he loved the outdoors and physical activities especially golf, tennis, fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. At one point, his business card titled him a 'recreational generalist'. Born in Minneapolis in 1943, Jay attended elementary through high school there. After attaining his Bachelor's degree from St....

James "Jamie"  B Fisher Iii

James "Jamie" B Fisher Iii

Nov 7, 2017

James “Jamie” B. Fisher III was born June 17th, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Jim and Reka Fisher. Jamie came to Colorado in 1971 living in various places which included Alma, Evergreen, Golden and finally Arvada where he lived for 24 years building a wonderful life. Jamie met the love of his life, Deborah, in 1984 at...

Angelina  Gallegos

Angelina Gallegos

Nov 1, 2017

Angelina Gallegos 84, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away November 1, 2017. She was born on June 25, 1933 in Denver, Colorado to Joe and Margaret Padillo. Angelina (Angie) is proceeded in death by her son Jerry Holt, son Pete Gallegos and grandson Dorian Gallegos. Angie is survived by her son Robert (Geraldine) Gallegos, daughter Delores (Herman) Gallegos, daughter Diane...

Conrad Earl Gardner

Conrad Earl Gardner

Oct 30, 2017

Conrad Earl Gardner passed away peacefully on October 30, 2017. He was born the youngest of four sons of James and Nina Gardner at St. Louis, Missouri on February 16, 1938. Growing up in Arkansas City, Kansas, Conrad was a gifted student who while working as a swimming pool lifeguard saved a teenager’s life from drowning. He graduated from...

Terry Evon Sietmann

Terry Evon Sietmann

Oct 28, 2017

Terry Evon Sietmann, 72, died on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Wheat Ridge, CO. He was born on September 30, 1945 in Elmhurst, IL to Jeanice and Herbert Sietmann. He served in the Fourth United States Army, then received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University, where he met his wife Janet, and a master’s degree from Illinois Institute...

Duane  Weatherly

Duane Weatherly

Oct 28, 2017

Duane Weatherly was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on May 19, 1930. He was the oldest of five, born to Lena and Park Weatherly. He grew up with four brothers: Floyd, Lloyd, Jim, and Doug. His early years were filled with the kind of wisdom that can only be acquired by working on a farm. The lessons he learned...

Mark  Schleis

Mark Schleis

Oct 27, 2017

Mark Steven Schleis, 57, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 in Keenesburg, CO. He was born February 25, 1960 to Joseph and Dorthea Schleis in Westminster, CO. Mark loved life to the fullest and enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, motorcycling and classic cars. He loved spending time with friends and family. Those that knew Mark, knew he...

Robert (Bob) Dale Howerton

Robert (Bob) Dale Howerton

Oct 26, 2017

Robert (Bob) Dale Howerton, age 83, of Arvada, CO, passed away on October 26th, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Wilmington, IL on January 9th, 1934 to Daniel Leonard Howerton and Gretna Harriet (Verble) Howerton. He enjoyed band, choral groups, football, basketball and baseball and graduated High School in 1951. His military experience in the U.S....

Russell Franklin Liane

Russell Franklin Liane

Oct 25, 2017

Russell Liane, 75, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on October 25th. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Russell and Betty Liane. He was raised in Wheatridge, CO; attended Fruitdale Elementary, graduated from Arvada High School in 1960 and attended Colorado School of Mines. Russ is survived by his wife, Carroll, children, Robin, Doug, Diane Chapp (Bill), Sven (Stephanie)...

William Belknap Anderson

William Belknap Anderson

Oct 24, 2017

William Belknap Anderson, 75, of Littleton, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on October 24th, 2017 in his home. He was born in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado on July 13th, 1942 to Robert and Mary Lou Anderson. Bill is survived by his wife, Kathy, his sons, Brad and Patrick, and three grandchildren: Morgen, Isabelle, and Peter. Bill grew up in Colorado Springs,...

Richard "Rick"  Bernard  Ignatowski

Richard "Rick" Bernard Ignatowski

Oct 16, 2017

Richard “Rick” Bernard Ignatowski, 73, began his new journey on October 16, 2017 at Collier Hospice in Arvada Colorado. He was born on August 15, 1944 in Wilmington, DE, to Bernard “Ben” and Helen Ignatowski. Rick grew up in Wilmington, DE. He graduated from Wilmington High School in Wilmington, DE. After high school he joined the United States Air...

Russell Vene Critchfield

Russell Vene Critchfield

Oct 13, 2017

Russell Vene Critchfield, 58, of Westminster passed away surrounded by loved ones on Oct. 13, 2017 following a brave struggle with ALS. Russ graduated from Ranum High School and Colorado State University. He had a distinguished career at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. He enjoyed spending time with family and life-long friends. He was an avid fly fisherman and...

Marlena L Villegas

Marlena L Villegas

Oct 12, 2017

Marlena L. Villegas 38 of Denver, CO passed away October 12, 2017. She was born on April 9, 1979 in Denver, CO to Ismael and Sandra Villegas. Marlena is survived by both parents Isamael and Sandra; brother Lorenzo (Terri) Villegas; sister Melissa Villegas; nephews Christian, Blake, Angel, Elias and Fabian; many more family members and friends who will miss...