Obituaries

Nov 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Kunovic, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Born on April 11, 1928, in Ramona, South Dakota, Barbara graced the world with her gentle spirit until her departure on November 2, 2024, in Arvada, Colorado. When Barbara moved to Colorado, she met the love of her life, Joe....

Oct 28, 2024

Lester “Red” Baker, 99, passed away on October 28, 2024. Born in Kansas on March 15, 1925, he moved to Colorado with his parents and siblings by the time he was 5. He grew up in Denver and enlisted in the Navy in 1943, where he proudly served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. After serving in the...

Oct 27, 2024

After a courageous 19 month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, Scott James Chiesa, 49, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on the morning of October 27, 2024. Scott was known for his bright smile, infectious laugh and sense of humor. 

He enjoyed the outdoors, snowboarding, biking, hunting, camping, and playing tennis. He didn't miss...

Oct 21, 2024

Oct 8, 2024

Richard Leonard McKisson passed away on October 8, 2024, crossing the finish line in a race well-run. He was deeply loved by his family and is greatly missed. 

Dick was born to Robert Martin McKisson and Charlotte Mabel Freeman McKisson on April 21, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended high school in Maryland and received a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Oct 2, 2024

Ryan Mathew Pohlenz, Son of Mark Pohlenz and Julie Drury, entered into life November 8th, 1985, and entered into eternal life October 2nd, 2024, to suicide.

Ryan was a loving, caring soul with dutiful vigilance, passionate understanding, and an unwavering love and support. He always brought a smile to everyone's face with his humor, kindness and generosity. Ryan was a highly...

Sep 24, 2024

In loving memory of Sheila Marie Hurtado. Sheila entered into eternal life at the age of 61 on September 24, 2024, surrounded at home by her loved ones.

She was born on July 19th, 1963, in Denver Colorado which is the same city where she passed. Sheila was best known for her vibrant, positive outlook on life! She had the most...

Sep 23, 2024

After a courageous battle with cancer, Gabe’s soul left his physical body and entered the hearts of those that loved him. 

Gabe was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many.

He is survived by his wife Mary, his son Nicholas, his daughter Lizzy, his mother Amy, his father Rick (Monique), his brother Kyle (Debbie) and his nephews Jacob...

Sep 20, 2024

Barbara P. Tobey, 94, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois, to parents Lorena and James Chester Lane on October 29, 1929, Black Tuesday, the day the stock market crashed. 

Growing up during the Great Depression shaped Barbara’s resourcefulness, resilience, and determination as she became known for her thriftiness and eye...

Sep 17, 2024

He was born on June 24, 1938, in Big Timber, Evergreen Township, Cheyenne County, Kansas, to Robert George and Dorothy Main Seitz. He met the love of his life, Celestina “Sally” Horinek, during an event at Atwood High School. The two were married on September 19, 1959, in San Diego, California. After many years together, they eventually retired in Colorado,...

Sep 12, 2024

Catherine Ann (Ruedi) Roome aged 84, passed away on September 12, 2024 in Arvada, Colorado.

Cathy was born on December 5, 1939, to George Rheim Ruedi and Henrietta Kallminzer in Denver, Colorado. She was the last to carry the Ruedi name connected to the Ruedi Reservoir in the White River National Forest. Cathy graduated from...

Sep 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Raymond Fresquez Jr., age 59. Michael was a beloved father, son brother, uncle, and friend to many.

Michael dedicated his life to his work as a pressman, where he excelled in the art of commercial printing. He took pride in his work and...

Sep 7, 2024

Robert “Mark” Muehlberg fought a long hard battle with Alzheimer’s and unfortunately passed away on September 7th, 2024, at the age of 67, surrounded by loved ones, in Aurora, Colorado.

Mark was born on July 1, 1957, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa was a very big part of Mark, and he lived there for quite a while. When Mark was 16, he...

Sep 4, 2024

Ronald W Struwe was born in Chicago Illinois in 1954 to Robert and Jean Struwe and was the eldest child of five before Cheryl, Linda, Donna, and Vincent. He attended Budlong Elementary and graduated from Amundsen High School and achieved a high rank in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC).

After meeting his beautiful wife...

Sep 4, 2024

Joseph Allan Patterson, formerly of Shelbina, passed away at his home in Colorado on September 4, 2024. Joe was born on August 14, 1938, to Harold Alexander and Susie May (Totten) Patterson in Lakenan, Missouri. He attended Shelbina High School, where he played football, played tuba in the band, and served on the School Boy Patrol.

Aug 19, 2024

Marjorie E. Steinmetz, 90, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away August 19, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Wheatridge, CO. She was born June 17,1934 in Henderson, CO to Henry and Martha (Moore) Palmer and was a descendant of early pioneer settlers in Colorado.

During WW II, Marjorie relocated with her parents to Southern California. She graduated...

Aug 17, 2024

Our dearest Pat May of Arvada, Colorado passed away on her 86th birthday, August 17, 2024. Pat was born in Mitchell, Nebraska to David and Anna Weinmaster. She had two brothers and two sisters and was always very close to her siblings and relatives. After high school, Pat moved to Denver to pursue a career following her sister, Shirley....

Aug 8, 2024

Robert Lee Stackhouse was born on January 24, 1937, in Denver, Colorado to Hugh and Lorene Stackhouse. Bob attended Denver Public Schools through the eighth grade. Bob’s family moved to Arvada, Colorado in 1951 where Bob attended Arvada High School, graduating in 1955. Beginning at age 14, Bob worked a part time job as a caddy for King Soopers...

Aug 1, 2024

Grant Alan Keller, aged 68, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Lakewood, Colorado after a strenuous battle with cancer, surrounded by family. Born in Wichita, Kansas, Grant was a dedicated, loving, and loyal man, widely respected for his hard work and compassion.

He was a fun-loving jokester and self-proclaimed grill master, who was a...

Jul 27, 2024

Ida Emilie Bell Wells passed away peacefully in Denver, Colorado July 27, 2024 in the presence of her son and daughter-in-law Douglas and Ann Wells. She is also survived by her other sons David and William who each had visited her in the days before her passing.

Born in Webster Groves, St. Louis,...