Obituaries

Oct 23, 2022

On Oct. 23, 2022, Kurt L. Zinser, loving husband and father, passed away at home after a hard fought battle with colon cancer. He was 58 years old. Kurt was born on May 30, 1964 in Kalamazoo, MI to Lester "Bill" and Margaret (Peterson) Zinser. Kurt began his career in dental technology in 1982. In 1988, Kurt saw Toby...

Oct 21, 2022

Brian Richard Disney passed away October 21, 2022 at Assured Senior

Living from brain cancer. After noticing memory loss in January of this year,

Brian was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor.

Born in Denver on May 9, 1960 to Alice and Jeremiah (Jerry), Brian was a

long-time...

Oct 20, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah Leigh Heywood, age 42. She touched the lives of many with her compassionate care for others and her deep connection to the natural world.

In her free time, Sarah could often be found exploring the great outdoors, taking in the beauty of the...

Oct 13, 2022

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ruth Christiansen was born 11/18/32 in Alexandria, MN to Rev. and Mrs. E.J. Dreyer.

She was baptized 12/4/32 by her father at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie, MN.

She was confirmed on 6/23/46 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona, MN.

Jackie is survived by her husband...

Oct 6, 2022

Karl George Scholz, of Arvada, Colorado died on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The son of

George Everett Scholz and Josephine Elizabeth Hinkle Scholz, Karl was born on June 30,

1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the second child and only son in a family of five children.

His gifts for words, for all things detailed...

Sep 27, 2022

Cindy Lou Cannon was born June 28th, 1965 and passed away on September 27th, 2022 in Denver at the age of 58. Cindy is preceded in death by her father Johnny Cordillo. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Wiley Cannon and her children Beth, Dylan, and Seth Cannon and mother, Betty Cordillo.

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Sep 21, 2022

90 years old!

Velma was the 10th of 10 children, affectionately called “Bubbles”. Her happy personality, warm smile and generous spirit were a joy to all her knew her, Velma had a wonderful sense of humor, quick wit, and accepted all with love.

Velma is survived by her three sons, Harry...

Sep 19, 2022

Sharon Marlene Steffke passed away on September 19th, 2022. She is proceeded in death by her son, Chris Bergendoff. She is survived by her husband, Steve, her dogs, additional family members, and many dear friends. Sharon’s ashes will be scattered in the mountains at a private event, per Sharon’s request.

Sharon was born on November...

Sep 15, 2022

Richard Miller Kreutzer died on September 15, 2022. He was 89 years old.

Richard was born on February 18, 1933 to Louis G. and Vera Kreutzer (nee Drake). The family lived in the Bronx, NY before moving to Bronxville, NY. Richard often shared fond memories of his childhood with brother Louis (Lou).

Sep 13, 2022

Kurt is the youngest child of Gerald and Lucille Brinkhaus. He was 65 years old when he passed away in poor health, peacefully at his Lakewood home.

Kurt is best remembered for his heart of gold and jokes. He worked at King Soopers from 1977 to 1999, mostly at the Florida and Kipling store. He...

Sep 11, 2022

Patricia Ann Bishop was born in Denver, Colorado, to the late Fidencio and Gloria Martinez. Patty died peacefully at the age of 66, in her home in Arvada, Colorado, surrounded by her family. Wife of Michael Bishop; Beloved mother of Marcelino Chavez and Erica Gallegos. Beloved grandma to Elio, Neveah, Justina, Orlando, Lalana, Gloria, and Za´Niyah. Loving sister to...

Sep 8, 2022

Jim passed away unexpectedly Sept. 8, 2022. Forty-six days shy of his 89th Birthday. He said he hoped to pass away outdoors, with his work boots on. God was listening, and granted his request... Jim passed away peacefully resting in a chair in the shade of a tree in his Daughters backyard, his loyal companion Tate by his side....

Sep 6, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Edward Vandermee was born November 15, 1951 and passed away September 6, 2022 at

Lutheran Hospice Center in Wheatridge, Colorado with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law by his side. He

is preceded in death by his beloved son Tommy, his parents Ed and Barbara Jean Vandermee, and his in-

laws James...

Sep 5, 2022

Robert Scott Gerken, 66, passed away September 5, 2022. Robert is preceded in death by his mother, Deloris Gerken and is survived by his father John Gerken; his sisters Gale Gerken, Leigh Falk (Bruce), and Lori Stenstrom; his nephews and niece Aaron Fiscus (Katie), Amanda Fiscus, Andrew Fiscus, and Cody Falk (Sylvia); and five great nephews and nieces.

Aug 31, 2022

Richard (Rick) Abie Tanguma, 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday August 31st, 2022, after a second battle with cancer. Rick was born on July 5th, 1958 in Denver, Colorado. He was married to Lynn Tanguma, for 45 years, and was the youngest of 11 children born to Diamantina Hay (Sanchez), and Abelardo Tanguma.

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Aug 27, 2022

Luis is survived by his mother Michelle and father Edgar, Sibling’s Derrick, Xavier, and Victoria, Grandparents Steve, Sharon, Joel, and Guadalupe, And many Aunt’s, Uncle’s, and Cousin’s, As well as many friends.

Luis was born in Louisville Colorado to Michelle and Edgar Jimenez. He passed in his home in Denver Colorado, at the...

Aug 18, 2022

Beverly Grace Gomez Born July 18, 1940. She passed away August 18, 2022 in Arvada, Colorado at Arbor View Skilled Nursing Home where she had resided since March 2021. She was 82 years old. Beverly was born to Dorothy and Durward Van Bebber in Alton, Illinois. She was the second of four children. She married Samuel Gomez on June...

Aug 6, 2022

Barbara Sinclair Uhlig passed away on August 6, 2022. She was 90 years old, born June 7, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents Duncan Sinclair Taylor, Ruth Frances Eno Taylor and her loving husband Clifford Milton Uhlig. Barbara graduated from the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. She had a lifelong career serving many...

Aug 1, 2022

Thomas Franklin Settlemyre, 79, passed away August 1, 2022, at his home in Arvada, Colorado. Tom lived a purpose driven life. He was an avid reader and book collector, and enjoyed spending time outdoors hiking, fishing and going on road trips with his family. He loved coconut cream pie, Elvis records, and had a hearty, joyful laugh and singing...

Jul 19, 2022

Barbara Stromblad, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 in Northglenn, Colorado. Barbara was a light in this sometimes dark world and she will be deeply missed by all that were lucky enough to know her. She touched the lives of so many people across multiple generations. During her time with us, she made a point to always help...