Obituaries

The sun set on Edward Allen Arbogast, on June 8, 2015.  His life began on February 15, 1953 in Topeka, KS, to Allen Clark and Louanna Arbogast, who both proceeded him in death. He is survived in life by his wife of 37 years, Katherine.  Other survivors include his daughters, Christina Parra (Gabe), Emily Nelson (Nick), and Lilly Allyn...

February 12, 1972 - February 8, 2014 David John Mark Schweitzer entered the world on February 12, 1972 with a scab on his nose and adventure in his heart. His great grandmother announced that it was too much name for a little boy and she would call him “DJ”. The name stuck until he decided it sounded like a...

February 7, 1943 - November 17, 2013 Johnny F. Cordillo, husband of Betty L. Cordillo, passed away on November 17, 2013 at home in Wheat Ridge, CO. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty Cordillo; his mother: Agnes E. Wallace-Cordillo; children: Johnny Cordillo Jr., Cindy L. Cannon, Joseph A. Cordillo, Jeffery W. Cordillo, Jacqueline Arias, Roberta...

December 17, 1927 - June 22, 2014 86, passed away June 22nd in Wheat Ridge, CO. Bill was born in Sophia, West Virginia, to James and Victoria Polk, in 1927 where he lived until he joined the Navy during WW II. Bill later joined the Army where he met his future wife, Elizabeth. After serving in Korea, Bill and...

August 28, 1925 - October 13, 2014 Pat Johannes of Arvada, Colorado passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014 from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease, a battle she bravely fought to the end. She was born on August 28, 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Parents were Ida Mae and Otto Meyers. She married Jack Johannes in 1942 and they moved...

February 27, 1919 - June 16, 2014 Alice E Moore was born in Beeler KS on Feb 27, 1919 to Ira Elmer and Etta Wickersham Moore. She had 1 older brother, 2 older sisters and 1 younger sister. She attended school in Garden City KS where she met Ivan Grey Dawson. They were married Oct 14, 1940 at Ivan's...

May 12, 1968 - December 22, 2011 43, passed December 22, 2011. He is survived by his wife Nicole. Service will be held at the Grizzly Rose, December 28, 2011, at 2 P.M.

March 4, 1951 - April 9, 2013 Richard Dale Snedeker of Centennial, passed away April 9, 2013 following an automobile wreck, he was 62 years old. He was born March 4, 1951 in Darby, PA tot he late Thomas Warden Helen Mae Graves Snedeker. Further arrangements will be announced later by Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home Colorado Crematory of...

September 6, 1947 - February 27, 2013 Enos Stephen Gokey Jr. was born in Denver, Colorado on September 6, 1947 to parents Enos S. Gokey, Sr and Mary M. Gokey. Enos is a biblical name that had been handed down through his father, but family and friends called him Dean. His sister, Barbara, was born thirteen months later. The...

May 2, 1933 - November 16, 2013 Marian (Jeanie) Curtis passed away early in the morning of November 16th. As she was so often in her life, she was surrounded by her family during the last hours of her life here on earth. Jeanie was born in England in the small village of Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1933. She met...

September 15, 1962 - March 5, 2012 49, passed away March 5th 2012. Survived by mother and father Nancy Richard; children Taylor Cameron; brothers Tony (Laura) Jim (Fran); 9 neices nephews. Tommy will be missed by all of his family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church located at 9371 Wigham Street,...

December 8, 1947 ~ February 26, 2016 68, of Denver, CO. passed away February 26, 2016.  Tom was born December 8, 1947 to Joseph and Josephine Pasko in Denver, CO.  Survived by his loving wife Esther; daughters Michelle, and Denise; son Josh; and many more friends and family members. Interment  9:30 AM, Tuesday, March 8th at Fort Logan National...

April 4, 1961 - May 18, 2012 Our dear sister Pamela E. Goodman (Caron), 51, passed away on May 18. Survived by Barbara Whittenburg and Jamie Caron. Visitation: Thursday 9AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS at 6490 Quail St., Arvada. Funeral service will follow visitation. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery followed by a luncheon...

February 14, 1954 - September 1, 2014 With much sadness, Steven (Steve) B. Paulson, 60, passed away at his Colorado home on September 1, 2014. He was born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota on February 14, 1954 to Florence Jackson and the late Duane Paulson. Steve graduated from Western State Colorado University in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in Sociology....

May 11, 1928 - October 17, 2013 85, passed away October 17, 2013. Norma will be deeply missed. Private family service at a later date.

August 17, 1937 - April 21, 2012 Daniel Paul Capra, 74, died Saturday, April 21, 2012, at his home in Wheat Ridge following a fight with Alzheimer's dementia and vascular disease. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Esther (Narvaez) Capra; his children Tess(Capra) Pecosky, Ralph Capra, Bernadette Capra, and Giana Capra; grandchildren Travis Pecosky, Dwayne Pecosky, Jr., Jacqueline...

August 18, 1931 - June 20, 2014 Helen M. LaRoe, of Denver, Colorado passed away June 20, 2014. She was 82 years young. Helen was born on August 18, 1931 in Denver, Colorado to Emetero and Annie Quezada. She is survived by 2 siblings, 3 children, 7 grandchildren and many more who loved her. Visitation will take place Wednesday...

September 7, 1989 - February 18, 2014 Christopher Rivenes was born in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on September 7, 1989. He graduated from Arvada West High School in 2008. Christopher was a very talented artist and always made people laugh. He is remembered as the little boy with the big smile and big voice. He was looked up to by...

Benedict Brauch II born and raised in Edgewater, Colorado passed away February 4.  He is survived by his wife Anita, Children: Vicki (Chuck), Ben, (Diane), Karen, grandchildren Elizabeth, Kristina, Peyton and Connor, sister Kathleen. Ben was a counselor at Arvada West High school and after retirement became a professional Santa Claus. A celebration of his life will be held...

LEE NORLAND died in Denver, Colorado, on February 25, 2015, after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s. He was born to Roger S. and Betty L. Norland on January 9, 1944 in Ontario, Oregon. Lee was the oldest of three boys. His two younger brothers, Christopher and Eric, preceded him in death a number of years ago. Lee graduated from...