Obituaries

Jan 12, 2017

Terry was born January 5, 1940 in Griffin, Georgia. He passed away January 12, 2017 at his home in Westminster, CO. Preceded in death by both his father and mother; one sister and five brothers. He received a master’s degree from Georgia State University. Served as the director of veteran affairs: Metropolitan State University – 7 years. Terry was...

Jan 12, 2017

Elizabeth K. Fitz, 25 years old, lost her five month battle with Melanoma and returned peacefully home to heaven on Thursday evening, January 12, 2017. She will be rejoined in heaven later by, her mother and father Jane and Jim Fitz, her sister Rachel, her brother Jacob, her fiancé Evan Manning, and many other family and friends. A Mass...

Jan 8, 2017

Paula June Patton, age 61, passed away January 8, 2017. She was born January 16, 1955 in Denver, Colorado at Merci Hospital to the proud parents, Jim and Rita Patton. She is survived by mother Rita Patton, sister Glenda Bredeson, brother Steve Patton, daughter Jamie Lick, daughter Lorie Palmer and two beautiful grandchildren, Sophie and Levi Palmer. She is...

Jan 6, 2017

Jeffrey C. Joyce 8/8/1963 – 01/06/2017 Jeffrey Joyce died unexpectedly on January 6, 2017 at the age of 53. He was born August 8, 1963. Jeff is preceded in death by his father, Maurice Joyce and his mother, Marlene Joyce. Jeff is survived by his brother’s Mike, (Susan), Tom, and Greg (Theresa). Nephews, Tyler (Lena), Nathan (Kathryn), and Andrew...

Jan 5, 2017

Virginia Birkel, 91, of Arvada, Colorado, formerly of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2017 with her loving daughter by her side. Virginia was born in Southampton, LI, New York. Virginia was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Fawcett Hospital, receiving the Frist Humanitarian Award in 2004 for her untiring service during Hurricane Charley....

Jan 1, 2017

The passing of Greg is such a great loss to his family and friends. He was an avid gun owner and earned his expert in marksmanship. His love for motorcycles took him on many great adventures, both here in Colorado and across the country. Greg graduated from Colorado State University in 1983 and soon after received his law degree...

Dec 29, 2016

Bruce Yaple, was a beloved father, husband, brother and grandfather. Bruce, son of Jerry and Hazel (Johnson) Yaple, was born October 6, 1948, in Vicksburg, Michigan and succumbed to his battle with gastric cancer on December 29, 2016, in Lakewood, Colorado. Bruce is survived by his wife Libby (Miller) Yaple, his brother Rollo Yaple, his daughter Nicki Yaple-Robbins, his...

Dec 27, 2016

Anthony, age 28 of Denver. Fiance of Carrie. Father of Alexis, Jazlynn, Sylvia & Denise. Son of Alison. Grandson of Beverly & John. Brother of Greg & Anjelica.

Dec 27, 2016

82, of Lakewood, CO passed away 12/27/2016. Survived by his wife Nancy; son James W. Thompson; daughters Betty Thompson and Elaine Miskol; sister Barbara (Lewis) Hanway and 3 grandchildren. Services to be determined at a later date.

Dec 27, 2016

92 of Denver, CO passed away December 27, 2016. Cora was born in McCook, Nebraska on December 8, 1924 to Philippe and Tillie Acosta. She is the beloved mother of Marie Ramos Beeler, Michael Beeler, Toni Ramos Schloss, Ronald Schloss, Carmen Ramos Villalovas, Dean Villalovas, David Ramos and Nancy Foley Ramos; beloved grandmother of Cheri Litsey, Craig Beeler, Stephanie...

Dec 27, 2016

Laverne R. White 76, of Federal Heights, CO passed away December 27, 2016. He was born on June 7, 1940 to Harry and Chloe White. Laverne is survived by his loving wife Jane White; son Kenneth White of Coldspring, TX; daughters Julia Nickerson of Greenwood Village, CO, Valerie White of Lakewood, CO, Patricia Brunot of Evergreen, CO, Sandra Chase...

Dec 22, 2016

James Winslow Graves, Jr., life began May 22, 1963 in Denver, CO, life ended December 22, 2016. He married the love of his life, high school sweetheart, Kathryn Patricia Applegate on April 3, 1982 in Arvada, CO. He is survived by; wife, Kathryn Graves; Sons, Ryan (wife Lauren), Adam, Daniel & Marcus Graves; Grand-daughters, Madison & Victoria Graves; Father,...

Dec 21, 2016

Lucille (Lester) Duran, 94 of Denver passed away Wednesday 21, 2016. She was proceeded in death by her parents Irvin and Willie Lee Shumaker, brother Meryl Lester, husband Benny Duran, son in law Robert Ortiz, daughter in law Ada Duran along with many other family members and friends. Lucille is survived by her four children, Ben (wife Deb), Linda...

Dec 19, 2016

Stevie has always been the one person who could turn your darkest days into the brightest moments, he was the life of the party. He had the biggest heart and would give you the shirt off his back if ever needed. Stevie was struggling with many obstucles but never wanted to burden others with his problems he was always...

Dec 14, 2016

Francis Glen McLean September 5, 1938 – December 14, 2016 Frank McLean of Littleton, CO passed away on December 14, 2016. Born in 9/5/1938 in Central City, NE. to Glen and Ruby Mclean. Frank is survived by Sister Janice Elaine Shea of Omaha, NE, Daughters Shannon McLean-Stout of Davidson, NC, Keri Mclean of Littleton, CO, Son-In-Law David Stout Jr....

Dec 13, 2016

Dec 11, 2016

Dave S. Montoya was welcomed to the kingdom of heaven on December 11, 2016. Dave was born on July 21, 1932 in Center Colorado. He was survived by his wife Linda, his children and step children: Linda, Roger, Mollie, Tony, Phil, David, Darrell, Debby, Victor and Eli. Brother of Ernesto, Olivia, Bertha and Elias. Dave had 28 grandchildren and...

Dec 10, 2016

Wesley "Wes" Alan Vail, 36, of Denver, CO passed away on December 10th 2016 in Denver, CO at Swedish Medical Center surrounded by close family. There will be a private service for close family and friends. Wes was born in Denver, CO to Tami Barnett and Rick Vail on April 27th, 1980. Wes attended high school at Kiowa High...

Dec 9, 2016

Charles Eugene “Charlie” Allbee, November 18, 1937 -December 9, 2016 Charlie Allbee was born in Holly, CO, and grew up in Alamosa, CO. He earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Adams State College in Alamosa, and Doctor of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. An original faculty member of Metropolitan State College,...

Dec 9, 2016

Delores J. Asmus, 87, of Thornton, CO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 9, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Asmus. She is survived by her children; daughter Debbie Asmus; daughter Lori Hosmer (Russ); son David Asmus (Katy); grandchildren Kyle Hosmer (Caitlin), Katelyn Leinweber (Toby) and Jillian Hosmer; 3 great grandchildren; sister Karen Olson...