Obituaries

Deloris (Dee) Gerken

Deloris (Dee) Gerken

Jun 1, 2016

Deloris (Dee) Gerken, Wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. The strength, heart and soul of our family. Survived by husband, John Gerken; children Gale Gerken, Bob Gerken, Leigh Falk (Bruce), and Lori Stenstrom; grandchildren Aaron Fiscus (Katie), Amanda Fiscus, Andrew Fiscus, and Cody Falk (Sylvia Buchli); great grandchildren Andrea Fiscus and Matthew Fiscus. Celebration of life...

Beth Ann  Topliff-Gentry

Beth Ann Topliff-Gentry

May 31, 2016

Beth Ann Topliff-Gentry was born August 6, 1971 in Wheat Ridge, CO to James V. and Annabelle Topliff. Beth grew up in Lakewood with her sister Amy Topliff (Alexander). She attended and graduated from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, CO in 1989. In 1991 Beth enrolled in Front Range Community College where she graduated from the Interpreter Preparation Program...

Gloria And Leopoldo  Lucero

Gloria And Leopoldo Lucero

May 29, 2016

The Love Story "And now the purple dusk of twilight time, steals across the meadows of my heart..." The first two lines of a love song adored by a boy and a girl during the latter part of the 1940s. You never hear the first line without the second line being hummed. That boy, Leopoldo Celestino Lucero and that...

Roger Leroy Wendell

Roger Leroy Wendell

May 25, 2016

Roger Wendell 81, of Arvada, CO passed away May 25, 2016. Born in Castlewood, South Dakota August 1, 1934 to Frederick and Louise Wendell. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Donna; children Roger (Tami) Wendell, Randy (Lisa) Wendell, Kelly (Mike) Janneck and Brian (Lisa) Wendell; grandchildren Roger Wendell, Amber (Mike) Hunter, Julie (Chris) Harrell, Tracy...

Ann Theresa Trainer

Ann Theresa Trainer

May 23, 2016

Ann Theresa Trainer 76, passed away May 23, 2016. Ann was born November 15, 1939 in Wisconsin to Glenn and Mildred Stauff. She is survived by her children Scott (Donna) Trainer and Melissa Trainer; grandchildren Jay Wyatt Elowsky and Josephina Anne Elowsky; many more friends and family members who will miss her dearly. In lieu of flowers please make...

Margaret L. Barela

Margaret L. Barela

May 21, 2016

Margaret L. Barela 91, of Broomfield, CO passed away May 21, 2016. She was born in Trinchera CO on November 6, 1924 to Jose and Bersavea Lopez. Margaret is survived by her daughter Erlinda Sanchez; son Filbert Barela; 3 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; 1 sister and many more friends and family members who will miss...

Isabella  "Betty" Martinez

Isabella "Betty" Martinez

May 18, 2016

Isabella “Betty” Martinez, 60, was called by the Lord to enter the kingdom of Heaven on the morning of May 18, 2016 at the Denver Hospice Care Center after a two-year long battle with kidney cancer. She is survived by her children: Isabella (Andy), Jamie (Sonny), and James Jr. Grandchildren: Denny, Alesya (Dominic), Ariel, Arianna, Yasmeen, Dominic, Xavier, and...

Marilyn Charles Kennedy-Thomas

Marilyn Charles Kennedy-Thomas

May 16, 2016

Called by the Lord, Monday, May 16, 2016, Marilyn Charles Kennedy (aka “Pepper”), was born in Denver Colorado on January 3, 1950 to elated parents Marinello Jean Jackson and Robert Charles Kennedy. Marilyn grew up in Northeast Denver off of 32nd and High Street with younger brother John W. Williams and younger sister Via B. Mariney. She attended Gilpin,...

Benny  Duran

Benny Duran

May 15, 2016

Benny Duran, 91, of Denver, passed away Sunday May 15, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Lucille, 4 children; Ben (wife Deb), Linda (husband Robert), Patricia (late husband Robert), John (wife Ada), 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Benny Duran Legacy Survived by: Loving wife Lucille Son Ben/Deb Paula - 2 children Robin - 2 children Daughter...

Marilyn Rita Canjar

Marilyn Rita Canjar

May 14, 2016

Marilyn R. Canjar February 24, 1932 - May 14, 2016 Marilyn Canjar, born in Dayville, Connecticut on February 24, 1932, died in Denver, Colorado on May 14, 2016. She is preceded in death by Tom, her husband of 63 years, son Vincent Michael, and daughter Sheri Lynn (Francis). She is survived by her sons Mitch and Arnie, and her...

James  "Randy" Randell  Betts

James "Randy" Randell Betts

May 13, 2016

James Randell Betts "Randy" passed away May 13, 2016. Randy was born May 29, 1950 in Denver, CO to Louis and Lucille Betts. He is survived by his daughters Cariann Curran and Louedna (Steve) Kain; son Nathaniel Betts; siblings Sharon (Fred) Edwards, Kenny Betts; Carol Yates; Tommy (Bev) Betts; Ray (Debra) Betts and Michael (Teresa) Betts; grandsons Dylan and...

Christina Gonzales

Christina Gonzales

May 11, 2016

Christina Gonzales In Loving Memory: April 16,1948-May 11,2016 Celebrated in life by Daughter, Carla DeHerrera. Brother,Carlos Gonzales.Son in Law, Mitchel Lucero. Grandchildren, Angelo and Destiny Bravo and Nicole Anderson. Great Grandchildren,Monique Anderson, Angelo, Evelyn (Evie), Noah and Destinie. Nephew, Michael Gonzales. Also celebrated in life, several Great Nieces and Nephews, family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband...

Suzanne Maria Hupfer

Suzanne Maria Hupfer

May 10, 2016

Suzanne M. Hupfer 91 of Denver, CO passed away May 10, 2016. She was born August 31, 1924 in Grand Island, NE to Francis and Caroline Rogers. She is survived by her two daughters Kristine Hupfer and Carolyn Ketchie; grandchildren, great grandchildren and many more friends and family members who will miss her dearly. Graveside service 2:30 PM Friday,...

Mark K. Wolters

Mark K. Wolters

May 8, 2016

Mark Kevin Wolters 58 of Lakewood, CO passed away May 8, 2016. He was born December 12, 1957 in Denver, Colorado to Melvin and Elaine Wolters. Mark is survived by his loving wife Alice Wolters; daughters Lindsey (James) Wolters Houtz and Tiffaney Wolters; grandchildren Mikayla Houtz, Austin Houtz, Hailee Rodriquez and Jayden Rodriquez; brother David (Robin) Wolters; sister Sheri...

Jesse Lee Turnbough

Jesse Lee Turnbough

May 8, 2016

Jesse was born on October 18, 1950 in Mississippi and past away May 8, 2016 in Wheat Ridge Colorado. Husband to Nancy Turnbough. Son of Roy and Flossie Henderson.

Edna Burniece Bingemer

Edna Burniece Bingemer

May 5, 2016

In loving memory of Edna Burniece Bingemer 1/13/1935 - 5/5/2016 A beautiful soul has gone home. Born Edna Burniece Conway to Judson T. and Helen Lillian Conway. Burniece was survived by her husband Barton A. Bingemer. She was the proud mother of 4 children: Donna Jean Head, James Thomas Brock, Robert Earl Brock and William Adam Bingemer. She was...

Joan  Brooks

Joan Brooks

May 5, 2016

Joan Brooks of Lakewood, CO passed away May 5, 2016. She was born September 27, 1935 in England, raised in Canada. She is survived by her two children and three grandchildren.

Benjamin Oletski

Benjamin Oletski

May 3, 2016

Benjamin Oletski 77, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away May 3rd. at Lutheran Hospital. Benny Ray as he was called was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Benny was born to Ben and Julia Oletski October 18, 1938. He married the love of his life Marilyn Hesser on July 27, 1958. After two years they welcomed the first of...

Linda  Lee Torres

Linda Lee Torres

May 2, 2016

Linda L. Torres, 50 of Denver, CO., passed away May 2, 2016. She was born September 28, 1965 in Spearment, TX. to Valentine and Margaret Torres. Survived by many friends and family members who will miss her dearly. Visitation: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Monday, May 9, 2016 at St. Paul's Community Church 8001 W. 23rd. Ave. Lakewood, CO...

Lewis  D.  Garrison

Lewis D. Garrison

May 1, 2016

Lewis D. Garrison 39, of Lakewood, CO passed away May 1, 2016. He was born June 21, 1976 to Denny and Mary Jo Garrison in California. He is survived by his mother Mary Jo Garrison and many more friends and family members. He will be missed by all who knew him.