Obituaries

Dec 10, 2023

William “Bill” Stuart Leake, Jr., 81, of Golden, CO passed away on December 10th at Lutheran Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, CO, after a brief illness, surrounded by friends and family. Bill’s life was firmly rooted in both his native North Carolina and his adoptive state of Colorado, where he lived for more than five decades. He will...

Dec 9, 2023

Albert James Cain (Jim), 91, of Westminster, Colorado, passed peacefully into eternal life on December 9, 2023, surrounded by close family.

Jim was born on June 13, 1932, in McCook, Nebraska to Albert and Osie (Gorden) Cain, and grew up in McCook, NE and Denver, CO. After graduating from High School, Jim joined the Navy....

Nov 29, 2023

Martin Obie Hall (Mart or Obie) was born in Huron South Dakota on July 3, 1950. and went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023. Martin was born to Lewis Monroe Hall and Patricia May Carlson. He Graduated from Golden High School in 1970 and married Teresa Jean Day in 1971. He loved Fishing, Hunting, Camping,...

Nov 22, 2023

Services scheduled for a later date.

Nov 21, 2023

Glenda Ortiz was born July 9th, 1958, and returned to the arms of her Father on November 21st, 2023. She was surrounded by the love and peace of her family in her final days.

Her mother, father, brother Gilbert Lobato and other loved ones celebrated her arrival in Heaven. Her memory is celebrated on earth...

Nov 21, 2023

Genevieve was born in Arvada, CO (Olde Town) to Michael DeBell and Mary Concetta (Astuana) DeBell. She spent her early childhood on the family farm in southeast Arvada, where celery, strawberries, and other vegetables were grown. They moved to North Denver, where she attended Edison Elementary, Skinner Junior High, and she loved participating on the downhill ski team before...

Nov 18, 2023

Angelo passed away in the early morning of Nov. 18th 2023. Private ceremony to be held at Fort Logan National Cemetary, Monday December 18th.  A public Catholic service to be held at St. Joan of Arc in Arvada, Colorado. Date and time forthcoming.

Nov 17, 2023

Ruth Anne Williams (Ruthie), 72, of Golden, Colorado, passed away on November 17, 2023.

Ruthie was born on March 11, 1951, to Frances Stephens and Vernon Upp in Boone, Iowa. Ruthie graduated from Golden High School in 1969, and married Theodore Day, Sr. in October. They had had two children, Sandra Day and Theodore Day,...

Nov 13, 2023

On November 13th, 2023, Delphine Martinez left her physical self here on Earth. Her last moments were spent with her daughters and grandchildren at her side, listening to Hotel California. As her beloved sister Patsy walked through the door and called out “Hi hita” she shed a single tear releasing her last breath.

To know...

Nov 11, 2023

Kenneth Owen Brown | 1953 – 2023

Kenneth (Ken) Owen Brown passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, at the age of 69. Born on December 24, 1953, in Tempe, Arizona, Ken was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be remembered for his kind heart, faith, and love for family. Ken is survived by his wife, Danaze; children...

Nov 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Patricia E. Sundermeier

Born June 23rd, 1940, in Dexter, New Mexico, Passed November 9th, 2023, in Aurora, Colorado.

Patricia Sundermeier (formerly Lockhart, Sutyak) of Wheatridge, Colorado passed away on November 9th, 2023, at 5:58pm at UC Health Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.

Pat is...

Nov 8, 2023

Wade Franklin Wentworth Jr. sadly passed on November 8, 2023 at his home in Wheat Ridge, CO.

Wade was a proud member of the United States Army who served during the Vietnam war.

Wade, a devoted husband, father and grandfather is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Shirley; sons,...

Nov 7, 2023

Jeanne Jansson Keller, age 77, died November 7, 2023 in Denver, Colorado after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. She was born March 27, 1946 to Parley Gustav and Marian Lindsay Jansson in Murray, Utah. Over the past several years, she spent time living with each of her two sons, Clinton in Denver, and Dustin in Las...

Nov 7, 2023

Gregory Allen Fugate was becoming an exceptional landscape photographer when pancreatic cancer took his life shortly after his 50th birthday. His love of photography was really a way for him to be outside and explore the wilderness that fed his soul. He spent many days in Utah’s Red Rock Country during his last decade, producing and sharing the type...

Nov 1, 2023

Gladys was born on August 23, 1928 and passed away November 1, 2023. Her husband, Floyd Garlow, preceded her in death in 2015 after 67 years of marriage. Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Nancy (Paul) Anderson, Joanie McDonald and Don Garlow; grandchildren Kara, Chad and Beth McDonald; Rachel Addison (Jason), Julie Carlson (Erik) and Joel...

Oct 28, 2023

Whether you knew her as Chris, Christine, Mrs. Blair, Grandma or Granny Playtime, you knew a special person.

Chris was born in Albany New York in 1934 to William (Bill) and Katharine (Katharine) Brehm and grew up spending her summers at Lake George with her parents and sister Diane, fishing, swimming, canoeing and...

Oct 28, 2023

Marie Alderson passed peacefully at home on Saturday October 28, 2023. She was born April 24, 1932 in Estancia, New Mexico.

Visitation will be from 12:30 – 1pm followed by a memorial service from 1pm – 2pm at Bear Valley Church:

10001 W. Jewell Ave. Lakewood, CO 80232.

Internment...

Oct 23, 2023

Our Mom Joyce Elinor (Hyde) Taylor was born on May 1st, 1938 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. We lost our mom on Oct 23, 2023, she was 85 years old. Mom was beautiful inside and out, she always had a big smile and a contagious laugh. Mom/ Grandma/ Great Grandma always gave big hugs and kisses. Her Great Grandchildren adored...

Oct 23, 2023

John (Jack) L. Schalk was born on July 3, 1931 in West Allis Wisconsin. He spoke fondly of growing up with his 4 brothers and 2 sisters, and his times in the north woods of Wisconsin, hunting and fishing. He served in the Korean war in 1952-1953 as part of the SCARWAF unit (Special Category Army Reassigned with the...

Oct 22, 2023

Louis Kelly Ortega, age 77, went to be with our heavenly father on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He was born to Fred Ortega and Jennie Giron on August 19, 1946, in Trinidad, Colorado.

He attended West High School, graduating in 1964 before enlisting...