Obituaries

Robert Duane Safar

Robert Duane Safar

January 30, 1932 - September 6, 2011 79, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Lutheran Collier Hospice. Duane is survived by his loving wife of 19 years Marilyn Safar-Alvarez. Duane will be cremated and his ashes buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado at a date and time to be announced. MY FARM My farm to...

Leland D. Eschbaugh

Leland D. Eschbaugh

September 11, 1932 - March 10, 2013 Leland D. Eschbaugh of Lakewood passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at a local hospice care center, he was 80 years old. Arrangements are private for the family.

Shirley Mae Curry

Shirley Mae Curry

March 15, 1934 - September 11, 2014 Shirley Mae Curry, 80, of Arvada passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 19, 2014, at 10 AM at Crossroads Church of Denver, 9901 West 50th Avenue (50th and Kipling), Wheat Ridge, followed by a reception at The...

Travis Joseph Ruybal

Travis Joseph Ruybal

April 17, 1989 - November 19, 2014 25, of Northglenn, CO. Passed away November 19th. 2014. He is survived by his mother Kathryn and step-father Ed Arnold; father Ed and step-mother Karen Ruybal; siblings Adam Ruybal, Kayla Arnold, Bryce Tennant and Shana Bohrer. He will be greatly missed by many more friends and family. His memorial service will be...

James E. Hooper

James E. Hooper

February 18, 1930 - June 6, 2012 82, passed away June 6, 2012. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years Louise Hooper; children Steve (Paula) Hooper, Carolyn (Steve) Coleman and Susan (Jeff) Neal; grandchildren Robin (Ron) Davis, Katie (Casey) Gustafson, Lindsay (Travis) Anderson, Bobby (Ashley) Coleman, Eric Neal, Jessica Neal; great grandchildren Hudson Davis, Mason Gustafson, Tegan Anderson,...

Michael Andrew Da Luz

Michael Andrew Da Luz

October 24, 1949 - October 13, 2013 Michael Andrew da Luz (October 24, 1949-October 13, 2013) Michael Andrew da Luz, age 63, passed away October 13, 2013, at home surrounded by his family, following a short battle with kidney cancer. Michael was most proud of his family. He was a loving husband to Althea, his wife of 41 years....

Gertrude Alice Hildebrandt

Gertrude Alice Hildebrandt

January 8, 1920 - July 12, 2013 Gertrude Alice Hildebrandt of Arvada passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at Collier Hospice Care Center in Wheat Ridge, she was 93 years old. She was born January 8, 1920 in Wagner, Oklahoma to the late Roy Edna Thompson Gilman. In addition to her parents her husband, Fred Hildebrandt, her son, James,...

Jacque Louise Smith

Jacque Louise Smith

August 25, 1953 ­ May 13, 2011 Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much, Good friends, good times, A loved one's touch. Perhaps...

Ester Rehorek

Ester Rehorek

February 7, 1922 - April 30, 2013 Ester Rehorek was born on Feb 7, 1922 in Czechoslovakia. She passed away on April 30, 2013, at age 91. She is survived by her daughter Ruth Foitik, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She came to the U.S. in 1968 with only a purse over her shoulder to join her daughter...

Kenneth Otto Schafer

Kenneth Otto Schafer

June 17, 1951 - April 12, 2012 60, passed away April 12, 2012. Service information pending at this time.

Emma Belle Johnson

Emma Belle Johnson

April 9, 1921 - February 19, 2012 90 of Lakewood died February 19. Wife of Charles and mother of Laurie Bailey who preceded her in death and survived by son Lynn and daughter in law M.J. Menendez, son in law Jeff Bailey and four grandchildren, Lauren Seaver, Tiffany Ramirez, Heather Fort and Larry Joe Ramirez. A memorial service will...

Lawrence Cornelius Ruiz

Lawrence Cornelius Ruiz

March 10, 1954 - April 16, 2012 March 10, 1954 - April 16, 2012 Memorial Service Sunday, April 29, 2012 12:00 Noon - 2:30 PM Larry was diagnosed with cerebral palsy shortly after his birth. In the 50's many children, like Larry, were sent to institutions. Larry lived in a state institution and nursing home for roughly 19 years....

Jeffrey Allen Kyriss

Jeffrey Allen Kyriss

April 17, 1956 - August 8, 2011 Private family services to be held at a later date.

Ralph Clinton Loberg

Ralph Clinton Loberg

December 19, 1929 - November 15, 2014 Passed away November 15, 2014. He was 84 years old. Ralph was born on December 19, 1929 in Lixville, Missouri to Hobert and Myrtle Loberg. Ralph is survived by his loving wife Ann of 65 years and their son Gary. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday November 19th, 2014, 10:00am at...

Doris Jean Wietrick

Doris Jean Wietrick

December 18, 1922 - November 17, 2014 After suffering a massive stroke on November 13th Doris decided it was time to go home and be with the Lord, passing away on November 17, 2014, with her daughter Patricia by her side. Doris was born in Witchita Kansas, to Emma and Lon Foster and spent much of her childhood in...

Christopher Jose Montoya

Christopher Jose Montoya

January 4, 1965 - February 4, 2012 47, passed away February 4, 2012, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Chris is survived by his sisters Mary Lou and Sharon, brothers Joey, Ramon, and Jeramiah, and mother Betty, as well as several cousins. Chris enjoyed spending time with his family. He and Joey would play chess and watch football games. His sisters...

Faye "Jenny" Plush

Faye "Jenny" Plush

July 5, 1926 - June 24, 2012 85, passed away peacefully the evening of June 24, 2012. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 47 years, Lloyd "Larry" E. Plush. Lovingly remembered by her children Leland Fay Plush and Anita Louise Lowe; grandchildren Terri Leann Burkholder, Kristy Lee Todd, Maria Plush Wendy Renee Lowe, Brandy Marie Twiford and...

Michelle Kathryn Collier

Michelle Kathryn Collier

December 2, 1965 - November 3, 2014 Michelle, 48, passed away at her home in Wheat Ridge CO on November 3, 2014. She was born in Alamosa CO as the beloved and esteemed daughter to the late Jose Eraldo “Harold” Sanchez and surviving mother Alysha Rael Sanchez. She is survived by 2 brothers Harold K. Sanchez and Rico Tivis...

Sandra W. Phelps

Sandra W. Phelps

June 1, 1951 ­ May 16, 2011 59, passed away Monday, May 16th, 2011. Sandra will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. Private family service at a later date.

Linda Beebe Mogue

Linda Beebe Mogue

March 31, 1948 - December 18, 2013 Linda Beebe Mogue, 65, passed away at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, CO, on December 18, 2013. Her husband was by her side, and she passed peacefully in hospice care after many painful years struggling with chronic health conditions. Linda was born March 31, 1948, in Springfield, MA, and most...