Obituaries

May 5, 1937 - September 19, 2013 Mr. Carl J. Silvernail of Arvada, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Collier Hospice Care Center, he was 76 years old. He was born May 5, 1937 in Wayne Township, New York to the late Herman Florence Ollila Silvernail; in addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by...

July 16, 1950 - January 3, 2012 Mr. Ronald Burdette, affectionately known as Ronnie, was born July 16, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur Martin and Elsie Burdette. With his mother, Ronnie soon moved to Kansas City, Kansas, where he received his formal education in the Kansas public school system. Being an only child, Ronnie was raised surrounded by...

August 6, 1922 - January 29, 2014 91, born in Miami, Arizona to parents Torobio and Irene Munis. Mary moved with her sister to Colorado at the age 2, and she remained in Denver until she passed away on January 29, 2014. Mary was predeceased by both parents, her husband Florentino, her son Leopold, daughter Jeanne, and her grandson...

April 10, 1923 - December 12, 2014 Colonel Frank W. Rhea, 91 of Arvada, CO. First to Cross the Rhine Remagen, 1945. Frank Rhea graduated from US Military Academy at West Point in 1943. Colonel Rhea served the United State as an honored member of the United States Army earning numerous decorations and awards for more than 20 years....

August 9, 1974 - November 8, 2014 Julia, 40, passed into God's arms on November 8, 2014 in Arvada, Colorado. She is survived by her loving husband (David), three children (Bailey 13) (Michael 6) and (Gracie 2), parents (Gerald Jeannette Shideler), brother (Steven Darcy), mother and father-in-law (Lisa Hank Casados), and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Julia was born...

February 20, 1926 - September 19, 2011 Mort Stern, former journalist and educator, died September 19, 2011 at the age of 85. Mort was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but grew up in New York City where he went to the High School for the Performing Arts. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps during WW II and was...

Mary Sophie Lozinski Bretz was born on January 4, 1933 and passed from this world on July 19, 2015. She was 82.  She was preceded in death by her parents and 9 siblings.  She was the youngest child and was born at home in Eastlake.  She grew up on the family farm in Eastlake and raised bum lambs during...

August 30, 1932 - May 28, 2013 Stefan Pacher of Lakewood, passed away May 28, 2013 at Porter Hospice inn Centennial, he was 80 years old. Arrangements are under the direction of Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home Colorado Crematory of Arvada.

March 27, 1926 - July 14, 2011 My garden was barren and without beauty, untended full of weeds and rocks. One special day a Beautiful woman came into my life, Her name was Betty, She was the most wonderful thing that ever came into my life. Without saying a word she began to cultivate me and my garden. With...

December 15, 1926 - December 29, 2011 85, passed away December 29th, 2011. She will be deeply missed by all. Private family service at a later date.

January 15, 1942 - June 15, 2012 70, of Westminster, passed away on June 15, 2012. Jerry is survived by his wife of 42 years Mercy Ann Sena Leeka; sons: Gene Leeka, Jerry Leeka Jr. and Duane Leeka; daughter: Theresa Leeka; step-sons: Tommy Ray Sena and Rodney Sena; step-daughters: Veronica Sena and Vivki Sena; as well as many grandchildren,...

March 15, 1938 - June 20, 2012 74, passed away June 20, 2012 at his Lakewood, Colorado home. Larry was surrounded by family at his passing. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Virginia Timperley; daughter Stephanie Milligan. Larry will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. More details to follow. Memorial Service...

June 19, 1931 - November 8, 2014 83, born 6-19-1931 passed 11-8-2014 survived by his beloved dog Bambi his wife Alice, his brothers Nick and Gary, daughters Denise, Chris and Kathy, many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held on 11-25-14 at 11 A.M. at Fort Logan National Cemetery (staging area A).

December 30, 1938 - ­ May 8, 2011 72, passed into the arms of the Lord on May 8, 2011. She is survived by her beloved mother Josephine (Greco Bush, her brother, Bill (Judy) Bush, and her sister, Judy (Rogers) Frakes ­ all from Omaha, NE as well as her sister, Jan (Richard) Barowsky of Arvada, CO. Betty's immediate...

September 23, 1933 - February 15, 2012 78, passed away peacefully Feb. 15, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Ernest Allen Wright; children Cathye Allen and Kevin (Lorri) Wright; grandchildren Jason, Lindsey and Lucas; great grandchildren Hailey and Andrew. Patricia will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. Viewing Tues., Feb....

August 18, 1963 - December 6, 2011 48, passed December 6, 2011. He is survived by sons Landon and Tanner; parents Dale and Wendy; brother Lloyd (Kathy); sister Cindy (Junior); nieces Nicholle (Lorenzo) and Michelle; and nephew Nick. Services Tuesday, December 13, 11 A.M., Crossroads Church of Denver, 9901 W. 50th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Reception to follow.

July 24, 1951 - June 20, 2011 59, passed away Monday, June 20th, 2011. Private family service at a later date.

November 4, 1976 - March 5, 2012 was born in Denver, Colorado, on November 4, 1976, to her Father, William H. Sudduth, Sr., and Mother Jewell L. Sudduth. Nicole departed this life while hospitalized in Lakewood, Colorado on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 2:30 am. On Jnauary 2, 1977 when Nicole was 3 months old, she was baptized and...

October 21, 1923 ~ March 8, 2015 Sara "Betsy" Noll passed away from heart failure peacefully at her home with her daughters at her side. Sara, known all her life as Betsy, was born in Topeka, KS to Edwin Arthur Gertrude Van Camp. She attended CSU, Ft. Collins where she met her husband of forty years, Robert Noll. Coming...

December 6, 1949 - June 24, 2013 1949-2013 Robert “Bob” Jay Nikkel, 63, of Arvada, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Collier Hospice on Monday, June 24, 13. He is survived by his wife, Shawn Nikkel; 7 children (Heather, Ryan, Nathan, Rachel, Nicole, Chad, Tyler), 10 grandchildren (Liam, Connor, Alysia, Xander, Taylor, Daxton, Tucker, Beckett, Maelle, and Kenzie);...