Obituaries
Frances Rose Carrado
May 1, 2017
Frances Rose Carrado 93 of Wheat Ridge, CO passed away May 1, 2017. Frances was born in Denver, Colorado on February 12, 1924 to Angelo and Josephine Massaro. Survived by her daughters Sharlet & Shirley (Joe); grandchildren Stephanie, Steven, Veronica & Robert. Frances will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thurs.,...
Doris "Dee" L. Tyler
Apr 28, 2017
Doris “Dee” Tyler 82 of Arvada, CO passed away April 28, 2017. She was born January 9, 1935 in Norwich, CT to Richard and Margaret Pietras. Dee was preceded in death by both parents and her two children Bruce Tyler and Sandra Tyler. She is survived by her sister Michalina Pietras and two grandchildren Jeremy Tyler and Eli Tyler....
Billie J Trujillo
Apr 27, 2017
Billie J. Trujillo, 79, passed away in Arvada, Colorado, on April 27, 2017. Billie was born in Vanlear, Kentucky, and became a long-time resident of Denver. She will be missed by her family and many friends. Services for Billie will be on May 5, 2017, at The Sanctuary, 3101 W. 31st Avenue, Denver, Colorado, beginning with visitation at 11...
Hazel Hays
Apr 26, 2017
Hazel Alberta Hays was born in Blair Kansas on October 17, 1928 to Lilly and Alexander McCallan. She was the youngest of 9 Children. When she was 6 or 7 years old a boy at school pushed her down some stairs and broke her leg. She later developed Osteo Myelitis. This set the stage for the rest of her...
Syalathia Lemont Garrett
Apr 23, 2017
Syalathia LeMont Garrett, 47, left us too soon on April 23, 2017 after a very long and courageous battle against Cancer that began over a decade earlier. LeMont was born June 18 th 1969 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Nettie Ausborne and Rhay Garrett. He was a happy boy who grew up surrounded by the love of a large...
Michael Frank Okeneske
Apr 23, 2017
Michael Frank Okeneske, 76, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23rd at Collier Hospice Center, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Born in Coldwater, Michigan, to Mae and Harry Okeneske, Michael was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mickie Louthan and by his sons Michael (Rusty) and Martin (Scott). He is survived by his daughter Lisa...
Pelon Anguiano Nielsen
Apr 23, 2017
Ernesto “Pelon” Anguiano Nielsen died Sunday morning, April 23rd, 2017 at the age of 20, as a result of a car accident. Pelon was born on August 31st, 1996 in Tecomán, Colima, México. He arrived to Westminster, Colorado a week prior to his 3rd birthday. He grew up, attended school and lived in the Denver metro area. Pelon was...
David Brian Smith
Apr 23, 2017
David Brian Smith was born Aug 9, 1956, to Albert & Janet Smith, and he passed away April 23, 2017. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Brother Jimmie Smith and partner Sam Dodero. He is survived by his sister Debra (Larry) Durocher, niece Corinn (Paul) Cabello, 4 great nephews and 1 great niece and close friends and...
Joseph "Joe" Abel Cordova
Apr 23, 2017
Joseph “Joe” Abel Cordova passed away April 23, 2017. Joe was born on March 2, 1957 in Denver, Colorado to Joe and Jessie Cordova who have both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Joann Tapia, Rosie Escamilla, Vickie Maestas and John Cordova. He is survived by; sister Marie Hernandez; brother Rich Cordova;...
Helen Gloria Powers
Apr 22, 2017
Helen G. Powers 95 of Lakewood Co. passed away on April 22, 2017. She was the widow of Francis T. "Happy" Powers. They shared 58 years of marriage together. Helen was the youngest child born to the McKewen family of Brooklyn New York. The family consisted of her parents, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Who have all preceded her...
Helen Maestas
Apr 18, 2017
Helen Maestas, 85 passed away on April 18, 2017 at Colorado Lutheran Home. She was the widow of Edward J Maestas. They shared 42 years of marriage together. Born in Portland Colorado she was the daughter of Cleofas and Juanita Solano. She was owner/operator of Johnnies Market and Deli along with her husband Edward. She was a member of...
Gregory Eugene Berry
Apr 18, 2017
At the age of 51, Gregory Eugene Berry passed away on April 18th, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. He was born May 9th, 1965 at the University of Colorado Health Center to Sandra Jones Hughes. After graduating from Bishop Machebeuf Catholic he attended the University of Northern Colorado and finished with a degree in Economics. While in college he met...
Joe C Martinez
Apr 17, 2017
Joe C Martinez January 30, 1932 – April 17, 2017 Joe went to Heaven at the young age of 85. He will be sorely missed by his ‘angel of a wife’ - Orlinda Martinez - who put up with him for 63 years. Joe was the loving father of Ben Martinez, Maria Cisneros, Vince (Terry) Martinez, Tommy Martinez, Rhonda...
Richard "Rick" Charles Arbogast
Apr 15, 2017
Richard “Rick” Charles Arbogast Rick was born August 8,1955 to Clark and Louanna Arbogast in Topeka, Kansas. He passed away peacefully on April 15, 2017. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, building homes, working on cars and being a part of a 12 Step fellowship. He developed many meaningful friendships and will be messed by many. He was forever grateful for...
Daniel Theodore May
Apr 14, 2017
Daniel (Dan) May of Arvada, Colorado passed peacefully on April 14, 2017. Born on May 25, 1968, Dan was one of five children raised in Arvada and Lakewood, and moved back to Arvada with his wife of 13 years Shannon (Lahey) May, where his son Tommy was born in 2010. In addition to Shannon and Tommy, his family includes...
Gloria Elaine Tolley
Apr 13, 2017
Gloria Tolley, age 61, passed away on Thursday, April 13 at home in Westminster after an extended illness. She was born in Denver and was the second beloved child of Aubrey and Nellie Ladwig. Gloria, beloved daughter, is survived by her parents, Aubrey and Nellie Ladwig, her husband, Gerald Lynn Tolley, daughter, Aimee McMurtry (Leo Jr.), son, Gregg McMurtry,...
Stephen Edward Wiles
Apr 12, 2017
Stephen Edward Wiles 44, of Denver, CO passed away April 12, 2017. He was born May 24, 1972 to Don and Susan Wiles. Survived by both parents; brothers Sean (Jo) Wiles and Brandon (Jamie) Wiles; many more friends and family members who will miss him dearly. He will be forever in our hearts.
Robert "Bob" Borrego
Apr 11, 2017
Robert (Bob) Borrego, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 11th in Lakewood. Robert is survived by his wife, Nancy Borrego, daughter, Angela Davis, her husband, Jeff, and granddaughter, Alysha, his brother, Sam, Jim, Tony, Pat, Melvin, sister, Shirley Rodarte, Marlene Montano, deceased brother, John, Leroy, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was born in Denver and enjoyed being...
Russell S Storm
Apr 8, 2017
Russell S. Storm, age 45, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on April 8, 2017. Russ suffered a long period of paralysis following a stroke two years ago. He recently succumbed to heart failure. Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Dianne Storm. Russ is lovingly remembered by his wife, Becky, two daughters Amanda and Abigail, his...
Gerald "Jerry" Twitty
Apr 5, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Twitty July 15, 1943 — April 5, 2017 Gerald Twitty passed away on April 5, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. He impacted many lives and will be remembered fondly for his genuine concern for others and his humor and wit. Jerry was born in Rock Island, IL to Ward and Myrtle Twitty. In 1963 he...