Obituaries
Michael Burke Raney
Oct 3, 2016
Michael Burke Raney died peacefully on October 3, 2016 at home in Denver, Colorado at the age of 69. He served proudly in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he subsequently attended Saint Petersburg College where he received an associate degree and thereafter was employed for over 36 years by PALL Corporation...
William "Bill" Boyd Stewart
Oct 3, 2016
William "Bill" Boyd Stewart 94, of Arvada, CO, passed away October 3, 2016. Bill was born January 6, 1922 in Golden, CO to David and Anna Stewart. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Holly Stewart; daughters Tina (Brian) Coburn and Dixie (Mike) Sunday; sons Tony (Kim) Stewart and Bill (Holly) Stewart; grandchildren Scott, Zach, Bryce,...
Marlene Evans
Oct 2, 2016
Marlene passed away surrounded by love and peace on Sunday morning October 2, 2016. Loving wife to Sherman, devoted mother to children Rich Ragsdale of Polson, MT, Nannette (Allen) Vorhies of Golden, CO, step children Dave (Samiati) Evans of Aurora, CO, Joy Evans Emery of Columbine Valley, CO, and Jeff (Marie) Evans of Lakewood, CO. Doting grandmother to Chris...
Jo Ann Dunham
Sep 28, 2016
Jo Ann Dunham was born in Columbus, Ohio, October 2, 1939, and grew up in Evansville, Indiana. She was the only child of Dr. and Mrs. Donald and Carol (Sims) Dunham. Jo Ann died peacefully on September 28th at the Collier Hospice at Lutheran in Lakewood, Colorado. Jo is survived by her loving partner of nearly 40 years, Marlene...
Sylvia Ann Sturr
Sep 27, 2016
Sylvia Ann Sturr of Gulfport, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Sylvia was born on March 9, 1943 in Utica, NY to John and Mary (Renczenski) Docko. She attended Utica schools, and then in 1963, graduated with a nursing degree from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing. Sylvia was a...
Norman "Norm" Edward Goodbrod
Sep 26, 2016
Norman “Norm” Edward Goodbrod, 56, of Broomfield, CO, beloved brother, friend, life’s love, bonus father figure, and owner of The Big Garage, passed away suddenly on September 26, 2016. Norm’s zest for life was exceeded only by the incredible love he shared with all of those around him. His passions for motorcycles, fishing, Nebraska Cornhusker football, NASCAR, Labradors, and...
Patricia Anne Higashi
Sep 22, 2016
Patricia Anne Flaherty Higashi (70) of Thornton Colorado, passed away at home after a brief struggle with cancer. She was born on April 1, 1946 in San Diego, CA, the 4th of 15 children to John and Mary (Hammond) Flaherty. Married on September 16, 1972 to Kenneth K. Higashi. She was a dedicated wife of 44 years, a loving...
Susie Zamora
Sep 22, 2016
Susie Ann Zamora 27 of Commerce City, passed away September 22, 2016. She was born March 16, 1989 to David and Julie Sperry. She is survived by both parents, her daughter Laila Estrada and many more friends and family members who will miss her dearly. Services: 12:00 PM, Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 Servants of Heart Church 6405 Monoco Street...
Robert Coffin
Sep 21, 2016
Robert Coffin of Arvada passed away at the age of 69, 9/21/16 He will be greatly missed by his wife Joy, daughters Sarah, Tammy, & Julie and extended family. Celebration of his life will be Tues. 9/27/16 at Arvada Covenant Church 5555 Ward Road 7:00pm Donations to honor Bob may be made to MutualAidInternational.org
Betty Lou Barratt
Sep 18, 2016
Betty L. Barratt passed away peacefully on September 18, 2016 in Denver, Colorado with family at her side. Betty was born on February 3, 1932 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Goldie and Fred Kvarfordt. As a young child her family moved to Pocatello Idaho to escape the dust bowl conditions in Nebraska. She married James Cleve Barratt on January 26,...
Elizabeth Charlene Polk
Sep 16, 2016
Elizabeth (Lonnie) Polk passed away in her home on September 16th at age 87. Born and raised in northern Colorado, Lonnie graduated from Mead High School, and later, Presbyterian School of Nursing in Denver. Lonnie was happily married to Bill Polk (Deceased) for 62 years before his passing in 2014. Her dear sister and best friend, Sarah Jones preceded...
Maria De La Luz Sandoval "Torres"
Sep 15, 2016
Maria de la Luz Sandoval (Rodriguez), formerly Torres, 82, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00am. Born March 4, 1934 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Rafael and Alejandra (Lazcano) Rodriguez. She was youngest of her siblings. Upon leaving her hometown of Monterrey, Maria found herself...
Lucia Ditorrice
Sep 14, 2016
Lucia Ida DiTorrice, 85, born Lucia Orazi, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 14 at 11:00 pm in Fort Collins Colorado. She was born on March 7, 1931 to Luigi and Anna Orazi in Montegallo Italy. Lucia graduated from West High School. Fluent in Italian and English, She had planned to become a translator for the United...
Robert Edward Garcia
Sep 14, 2016
Robert "Bobby G' Garcia was born September 20, 1946 in Santa Fe, NM. He served in the U.S. Navy 1964 to 1967 and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. "Bobby G" enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being with his friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Denise Ann Pfister
Sep 13, 2016
Denise Pfister, a dedicated wife, sister, mother and grandmother, gave 30 years of her educational wealth to Adams County District 12 elementary school students as a second grade teacher. An adventure seeking, world traveler, Denise enjoyed sharing the richness of other cultures during trips with her friends and family. She was a talented artist, avid reader, poet and lover...
James H Robinson
Sep 10, 2016
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel (II Timothy 1:10). Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Jim Robinson. James Howard Robinson was given life by his Creator and was born on March 2, 1930, the son of John Wesley Robinson and Sophia Ida...
Josh Edward Pierson
Sep 9, 2016
Josh E. Pierson of Golden Colorado passed away on September 9, 2016 in Denver. Son to Gerald (preceded in death) and Ann Pierson. Brother John Pierson. And two nieces Lauren and Ashley Pierson. Josh received his education in Mechanical Engineering degree from Case Western Reserve University. He enjoyed his two dogs, Chester and Ranger and working his 40 acres...
Herman Amaro Perez
Sep 9, 2016
Herman Amaro Perez of Federal Heights passed away on September 9, 2016. Herman was born in Georgetown, Texas to Joe H. Perez and Michaela Amaro on March 28, 1940. Herman is survived by his loving wife, Juanita M. Perez who he married on August 5, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his...
Daniel Lee Dellinger
Sep 8, 2016
Daniel Lee Dellinger, 60, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2016 at his home in Golden, CO. Daniel was a Colorado native, born to Charles and Louise Dellinger on March 14, 1956. He was a self-taught mechanic, a legend in all the right places, a lover of women and Harley’s, the life of any party and the kind of...
Ricardo Abeyta Velasquez
Sep 8, 2016
Ricardo Abeyta Velasquez born June 5th 1947 and has gone to heaven on September 8th 2016. He was survived by wife Cynthia, children, Ricardo, Danielle (Benjamin), Kristal (Isiah), Benito and granddaughter Mariah. Preceded in death by parents Benito and Delia Velasquez. Brother of Ricarda, Delia (proceeded in death), Benita, Carolyn, Leonard and Robin. Ricardo, a poor Mexican kid born...