Obituaries

Lee  Allen Mckinney

Lee Allen Mckinney

Sep 8, 2016

Lee, 84, passed away suddenly on September 8, 2016. He was born in McMinville, Oregon and grew up with the ocean as his backyard. Before Lee graduated from high school, he learned to fly an amphibious plane. He continued that passion as a navy pilot, flying jets off aircraft carriers. Lee saw much of the world while serving his...

Valeria Josephine Colborg

Valeria Josephine Colborg

Sep 4, 2016

Valeria ( Val) Colborg died at home on September 4th , 2016 at the age of ninety. Val is survived by her husband, Charles (Chuck); children, Stephanie Cullen, Ron Colborg, Lynn Bisiar, Kevin Colborg, Craig Colborg, Shawn Colborg, sixteen grandchildren, and eight great grand children, for step-grandchildren and two step- great grandchildren. Val was born on March 15, 1926,...

George  Walter Hoff

George Walter Hoff

Sep 3, 2016

George Walter Hoff was born on February 9, 1927, in Red Oak, South Carolina. He passed away on September 3, 2016. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from 1945 to 1949. While serving in Germany, Mr. Hoff met and married Heide Hauk. Before George and Heide left Germany their daughter Barbara was born....

Walter Ross Smith

Walter Ross Smith

Sep 2, 2016

Walter Ross Smith, formerly of Edwards, CO passed away peacefully on September 2, 2016 at Sandalwood Manor in Wheat Ridge, CO at the age of 91. Walter was born on July 25, 1925 to Walter and Catherine Smith. He was their only child. He often recalled many fond memories of growing up in the community of City Island, N.Y....

Ary Carol

Ary Carol

Sep 2, 2016

Ary, Lorena Carol, 81 of Lakewood peacefully passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016. Carol was born in Craig, CO in 1934. She is survived by son Dale; daughter Debra (David) Johnson; granddaughters Sarah, Kaitlyn and Jennifer; great granddaughter Autumn; preceded in death by parents; husband Bill. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be...

Joseph Frank Velotta Sr.

Joseph Frank Velotta Sr.

Sep 2, 2016

Mr. Joseph Frank Velotta Sr. died peacefully in his home on September 2, 2016 in Wheat Ridge, CO at the age of 80. Joseph is survived by his children: Lori Hannagan of Tulsa, OK; Joell Velotta of Aurora CO; and Joseph Velotta Jr. of Broomfield, CO. His grandchildren: Todd Hannagan of Tulsa, OK; Shawn Velotta of Lakewood, CO; Chad...

Charles  Earl  Nesmith Sr.

Charles Earl Nesmith Sr.

Aug 31, 2016

Charles Earl Nesmith Sr. passed from this life on August 31, 2016. Born on April 6, 1940, A Denver native Chuck loved being in the outdoors and working with his hands. He is survived by his wife Diane, brothers Francis (Mardi) St. Petersburg FL; James L. Los Alamos NM; sons Chuck Jr., Wayne, and Kevin; Daughters Anita Houston (Kenneth),...

Lillian  Louise  Hooper

Lillian Louise Hooper

Aug 28, 2016

Louise Hooper (83) was born April 29, 1933 and passed away August 28, 2016. Beloved husband, James Hooper, preceded in death. Louise was very active in the community. Served as Den Mother in Pack 317 Cub Scouts, and taught Church School class for 20 years. Devoted to Job's Daughters, as a member in her youth and then as Bethel...

Terry  Mccloskey

Terry Mccloskey

Aug 28, 2016

Born July 9, 1951 to the late Jean and Eugene McCloskey of Wheat Ridge Colorado, Terrence (Terry) was the second oldest son and third oldest child of six children. It was evident from a very early age, that Terry’s red hair meant he was going to push buttons, challenge the status quo and live life on his terms. While...

Corina Cora Maestas

Corina Cora Maestas

Aug 27, 2016

Corina Cora Maestas, born August 9th, 1965 found paradise and eternal peace on August 27th, 2016 at the age of 51. She was preceded in death by her mother Elodia Melendrez. She is survived in life by her husband Tony Maestas; her children: son Joe Maestas and daughter Mia Maestas; her father Pete Melendrez and step-mother Bertha Melendrez; her...

Jeanette  James

Jeanette James

Aug 27, 2016

Jeanette Ilene James, age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior August 27, 2016. Funeral services will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver Colorado, September 9, 2016. Jeanette, also known as Jan, lived in Arvada Colorado. Born July 4, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa, is survived by her three children, Steve Brown of...

Jacey  Nicole Mutchie

Jacey Nicole Mutchie

Aug 26, 2016

Jacey Mutchie (Nikki Ator) July 29th , 1991-August 26th , 2016 Jacey Mutchie who preferred Nikki Ator was a beautiful woman who was loyal, comforting, and being there for people she cared about. She was a wife, daughter, sister, and good friend. She was electric in her tastes and hobbies but that is what made her happy and unique....

Patricia L. Crow

Patricia L. Crow

Aug 26, 2016

Patricia L. Weimerskirch Crow, born August 25th, 1947 in St. Paul, MN, loving wife, beloved mother, beautiful daughter and cherished friend, passed away peacefully Friday August 26th, 2016 surrounded by family. A graduate of Regis University's MBA program, Patty served as an Environmental Specialist for EPA for 32 years. She was instrumental in launching the widely known Energy Star...

David  Paul  Griego

David Paul Griego

Aug 24, 2016

Surrounded by friends and family, David Paul Griego, 59, passed away on August 24th 2016 following a six year battle with prostate cancer. He was born June 9th 1957 to Barbara Jean Cordova. He is survived by loving wife of 36 years, LaDonna Holline Griego, son, Brandon Griego and daughter, BreAnne Griego. Funeral and reception to follow on August...

Maria De Jesus Avalos

Maria De Jesus Avalos

Aug 22, 2016

Maria De Jesus Avalos prematurely passed away on August 22, 2016, at Denver Health Medical Center due to complications with renal failure at the young age of 43. Maria is survived by her beautiful children, Jose, Carlos, Moises, Issac, and her only daughter Erika. She is also proceeded by six loving grandchildren, Aiden, Carli, Mariah, Issabel, Vanessa and Damonie....

Mary K. Lewis

Mary K. Lewis

Aug 19, 2016

Mary K Lewis Born February 7, 1941 Entered into rest August 19, 2016 Born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her Sister Margaret her daughter Cristy' her grandchildren Joe' Erica' And Theresa. Her Great Grandchildren' Miranda' Aaron 'Isaiha' Christopher ' Joie Linn & Araya . Great Great Gradchild ' Evangeline. Her nieces Jodi & Tammy. Nephews...

Chad Charles Scott Trover

Chad Charles Scott Trover

Aug 19, 2016

Chad Charles Scott Trover, 45, of Arvada, CO, died Friday, August 19, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained from a lighting strike near his cabin at Crystal Lakes, CO. He was born July 4, 1971 in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Jan Jones and Charles D. Trover. He and his family moved to Broomfield, Colorado in 1975, where...

Palma  Van Blerkom

Palma Van Blerkom

Aug 17, 2016

Palma Van Blerkom married her childhood sweetheart Merrill Van Blerkom, also of New Your, on June 20, 1954, and thereafter raised five children, Kim (Savidge) of Avon, Connecticut, Lori (Montreuil) of Long Island, NY, Suzanne (Burton) of Arvada, Colorado, Janine (Harker) of Franklin, Tennessee, and Matthew of Colorado. She was a devoted sister to her siblings, Noma Engelbert of...

Patricia  Diann Mcneil

Patricia Diann Mcneil

Aug 16, 2016

Patricia Diann McNeil-75 Born 12-30-40 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Passed 8-16-16 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Survived by Vickie, David and Laura. Grandmother to Jessica, Melissa and Michael Jr.. Former employee of AT&T, Shell Chemical and retired from Rocky Flats. Rest in Peace Mom, We Love You.

Judith Ann Dunn

Judith Ann Dunn

Aug 14, 2016

Judy was born on February 6, 1943, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Rev. and Mrs. Calvin Stuebbe. She was the eldest of six children. When she was two, her father accepted a call to pastor Emmanuel Reform Church in Sutton, Nebraska, where they lived until Judy was 15. That year Rev. Stuebbe was called to pastor First Reformed Church...