Obituaries

Rodney Miller

Rodney Miller

Oct 6, 2015

December 17, 1950-October 6, 2015 Rodney Dale Miller passed away Oct. 6, 2015, at the age of 64 in Golden after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer. Rod was born Dec. 17, 1950 in Denver, the second of three children to Bill and Joan Miller. The family eventually moved to Colorado Springs, and Rod graduated from St. Mary’s...

Lorenzo Ruben Valdivia

Lorenzo Ruben Valdivia

Oct 6, 2015

February 1, 1948 ~ October 6, 2015 Lorenzo Ruben Valdivia (known by most as Lencho or Pops), 67, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, CO.  He was born on February 1, 1948 in Denver, CO to Jose Valdivia and Mary Ann Martel (raised by step-father George Martel). Lorenzo grew up in Denver,...

Katharine A. Kessell

Katharine A. Kessell

Oct 2, 2015

October 10, 1956 ~ October 2, 2015 Victor and Philomena Zimmerman of Denver Colorado knew the mold had been broken when Katharine Ann (Zimmerman) Kessell  arrived on October 10 1956 Vibrant beautiful and headstrong!. Kathy graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1975. She then pursued many careers From Beauty School, Graphic Design to Floral Design. In January of...

Randall Tindle

Randall Tindle

Sep 26, 2015

December 17, 1955 ~ September 26, 2015 Randy was born December 17, 1955 to Wylie O. Tindle Jr. and Edith Wilks Tindle in Chickasaw, AL.  He passed away September 26, 2015 at The Denver Hospice, Denver, CO. after a long battle with cancer.  He is survived by his father Wylie (Mary) of Aurora, CO; mother Edith Tindle of West...

Donald Cowan

Donald Cowan

Sep 24, 2015

July 13, 1923 ~ September 24, 2015 Born in Perry, Iowa, son of Frank and Edith Cowan.  Preceded in death by his first wife Lois, daughter Nancy and son James.  He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lorraine; son John (Jan); stepson Stephen; stepdaughter Ann (Dale); four grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He attended Iowa State College...

Michael Aaron Hansford

Michael Aaron Hansford

Sep 21, 2015

January 6, 1992 - September 21, 2015 23, of Arvada passed away from an aggressive form of Leukemia. He was born in Denver and raised in Arvada where he continued to live until his passing. He was a 2010 graduate from Arvada High School where he played baseball, football and wrestled some. Baseball was his true love, as he...

Jennie Marie Chacon

Jennie Marie Chacon

Sep 21, 2015

August 24, 1930 ~ September 21, 2015 Jennie Marie Chacon of Denver, born August 24th, 1930, passed away on September 21st, 2015. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband of 61 years, John Joseph Chacon. Also preceding her in death were her brothers Johnny, Skip, Max, Dan, and her sisters Tilly, Josephine, and Rose. She was blessed with...

Anna Belle Beisner

Anna Belle Beisner

Sep 15, 2015

November 1, 1923 ~ September 15, 2015 born November 1st, 1923, passed away September 15, 2015.  Many knew, loved and adored Ann (Gee Gee).  She was born in Roundup, Montana, moved to Fort Collins, Colorado where she grew up and graduated from Poudre High School in 1942. She moved to Denver, Colorado with her beloved twin sister Alma Delle...

Robert "Bob" William Emch

Robert "Bob" William Emch

Sep 12, 2015

April 5, 1933 ~ September 12, 2015  83, of Lakewood CO passed away on September 12, 2015, at Ashley Manor, where he had resided for 11 months. Bob was born on April 5, 1933 in Perrysburg, Ohio, to Jacob and Clara (Brocke) Emch.  He was the third of four children and grew up on the family alfalfa farm. Bob...

Robert J. Huffman

Robert J. Huffman

Sep 11, 2015

August 28, 1962 ~ September 11, 2015 53, of Boulder CO, passed away September 11, 2015.  He was born August 28, 1962 to Robert and Gertrude Huffman in Staten Island, New York.  Survived by his sisters Karol Handy, Barbara Grant and Kim Brennan. Robert will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Private services will be held at...

Matthew Jon Laude

Matthew Jon Laude

Sep 5, 2015

November 20, 1980 ~ September 5, 2015 34, of Denver, CO. passed away September 5, 2015.  Born November 20, 1980 to Gary and Jane Laude in Cody, Wyoming. Survived by his wife Bernadette; daughter Neila and step-daughter Calina; sister Mysty; brothers Dustin and Dane.  Serveral nieces and nephews.   He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation...

Duane Harold Bril

Duane Harold Bril

Sep 3, 2015

February 14, 1926 ~ September 3, 2015 89, Arvada, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2015.  His life’s circle started and ended in the Denver area.  Duane was born in Denver to Pantaleon and Dessie Bril.  He attended Denver Public Schools and graduated from Manual High School as Valedictorian of the class of 1944.  Duane served his country in...

Willy Ray Delgado

Willy Ray Delgado

Aug 30, 2015

September 19, 1955 - August 30, 2015 Willy Ray Delgado went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 30, 2015, in Wheat Ridge Colorado. He is survived by his mom Eva Penilla Delgado, and his sister Eva Darlene Delgado. Also his nephews Roger Lee Delgado III, Kyle Jr Delgado, and nieces Dalerie Avendano-Lopez Delgado, and Markie Dee...

Delmer "Del" Beightel

Delmer "Del" Beightel

Aug 28, 2015

August 4, 1943 ~ August 28, 2015 Del Beightel 72, of Federal Heights passed away August 28, 2015.  He was born August 4, 1943 to Marvin and Nina Beightel in Kansas.  Survived by his brother Larry; sisters Marvine and Kay; children Danny, Donald, Duane, Jennifer and Jeffery; grandchildren Krystal, Joanna, Tabetha, Dawn Denise, Teddy, Kayla and Layla; great grandchildren...

Shirley Ann Pierce

Shirley Ann Pierce

Aug 19, 2015

January 30, 1933 ~ August 19, 2015 of Littleton, Colorado passed away on August 19, 2015.  Shirley was born in Mitchell, NE on January 30, 1933. She graduated from Liberty High School in Morrill, NE and attended Business School in Denver.  In Denver Shirley met the man of her dreams, Jack C. Pierce whom she married and began her...

Richard Jefferson Clark

Richard Jefferson Clark

Aug 18, 2015

November 18, 1942 ~ August 18, 2015 Richard lost a very difficult fight with cancer.  He faced the disease with the same big dreams, wit and charm that he did everything thing in life.  He is preceded in death by his Father Richard, Mother Dorothy, and Brother Michael.  He is survived by his brother David and Sister Suzanne as...

Frances D. Stevens

Frances D. Stevens

Aug 16, 2015

January 23, 1926 ~ August 16, 2015 Frances Stevens passed on August 16, 2015 at the Progressive Care Center in Canon City, Colorado.  Frances was born to Joseph and Mary Zakraisek on January 23, 1926 in Leadville, Colorado.  She was a graduate of Leadville High School and worked at the Zaitz Mercantile Company as a secretary and as office...

Ric Thomas Lohman

Ric Thomas Lohman

Aug 9, 2015

July 24, 1971 ~ August 9, 2015 44, passed away on August 9, 2015. Born to James Lohman and Patricia Aranda on July 24, 1971.  Survived by his wife Laurie Chavez; children Jesse Lohman, Jonny Lohman and Randi Kenyon; brothers William “Bill” Lohman and James “Jim” Lohman.  Ric was a loving father, loved to hunt, fish, and camp.  He...

Isabelle Mae Verretta

Isabelle Mae Verretta

Aug 9, 2015

July 3, 1925 ~ August 9, 2015 Isabelle Mae Verretta passed away peacefully in Arvada, Colorado on August 9, 2015.  She lived a long and good life.  Much better than her meager beginnings would have implied.  The facts of her life are simple to recount.  Such as, she was born the only child to Cecil and Minnie Glaviano on...

Ed Hamilton

Ed Hamilton

Jul 18, 2015

October 10, 1938 ~ July 18, 2015 Ed Hamilton born in Denver Colorado on Oct.10,1938 died on July 18 2015. He is survived by his wife Alice four children Shari Mitchell (Bob), Butch(Paula), Randy (Lisa), Vikki and 2 step children He leaves seventeen grand children and many great grandchildren who loved him.  His parents Ray and Dorothy and brother...