Obituaries

Elizabeth Charlene Polk

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...