Obituaries

April 25, 1972 - April 26, 2013 David “Poppie” Earl Riffle of Highlands Ranch, CO and Gridley, KS passed away quietly and without pain at sunrise on April 26, 2013 following a long battle with B-cell Lymphoma. He passed away in the next best thing to home, The Denver Hospice, with his Partner of 16 years at his bedside....

August 10, 1945 - April 9, 2013 Dawn was born on August 10, 1945 in Columbus, Indiana to Gretchen and Norman Tucker. She is survived by children: Lisa McCabe, Michael McCabe and Rick Metsig; grandchildren: Elias Aragon, Reyna Sandoval, Sara Metsig, Stephen Metsig, Andrew Metsig, Alyssa Metsig and Gavin Hutchins; and siblings: Michael Tucker, Matthew Tucker, Debra Bruggeman, Doug...

September 20, 1980 - April 17, 2013 Nicole Danielle Heidrick of Denver, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2013 at University Hospital, she was 32 years old. She was born in Denver on September 20, 1980 to Steven G. Charlotte L. Heidrick. She was a Payroll Specialist at Regis University where she was also an alumnus. She was an avid...

June 14, 1936 - April 11, 2013 Paul Frank Urban of Denver, Colorado passed away April 11, 2013. He was 76 years old. Paul was born on June 14, 1936 in Ft. Lupton, Colorado to Joe and Magdelena Urban. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Louis Phyllis Urban, son; Paul Urban, Jr., 3 grandchildren; Brandon,...

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...

March 20, 1921 - April 12, 2013 Robert Bernard Hansen (aka Poki) passed away at 92 years young. He was never one to miss a Happy Hour or a good debate. He leaves behind his loving wife Arlene, devoted daughter Barbara, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great, great granddaughter to join his 2 sons. He survived the...

August 25, 1969 - April 24, 2013 Timothy "Tim" Elvin Thies of Westminster, Colorado passed away April 24, 2013. He was 43 years old. Tim was born on August 25, 1969, in Alliance, Nebraska to Donald and Cynthia Thies. He is survived by his loving wife, Dawn. Tim will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

December 2, 1921 - April 27, 2013 December 30, 1919 - April 27, 2013 Dorothy Louise Petticrew was born on Dec. 2, 1921 to Marie and Frank Dunn in Denver, Colorado. She was their first child, followed by sister s Francis, Mildred and brother Allen. She lived in Denver most of her childhood, graduating from Lakewood High School in...

June 21, 1977 - April 10, 2013 ROMERO, FELIPE S. "BUBBA" Felipe Romero passed away April 10, 2013. Born June 21, 1977, he was preceded in death by his father Carlos Romero; He is survived by his mother Theresa Archuleta, daughter Rayanna Romero. Sister Angelina and brother in-law C. J. Lau, brothers Angelo Archuleta and Carlos Romero; A Viewing...

December 31, 1944 - April 25, 2013 John L. Hunter of Denver passed away April 25, 2013 at a local nursing home, he was 68 years old. Arrangements are under the direction of Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home Colorado Crematory of Arvada.

February 9, 1929 - April 25, 2013 84 passed away quietly at home Thursday, April 25, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie, son, Keith, daughters, Gail (John) Scholten, Ginny (Michael) Rose. Sister, Rose Finn and brother, James, Sister in-laws, Elaine Holmes and Carolyn Wilkins, 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service,...

June 29, 1922 - March 31, 2013 Mrs. Dorothy J. Hunt went to her rest, March 31, 2013 on Easter Sunday at the age of 90 years old. She was born June 22, 1922 in Pueblo, Colorado to the late L. Z. Nettie H. Barnett. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Warner...

August 27, 1944 - April 4, 2013 GEORGE STANNARD Died at the age of 68, in Thornton, Colorado on April 4, 2013 following a long illness. The loving husband of Deirdre (Dee), beloved father of Danielle, son-in-law Michael, and grandchildren Aislin and Turner. Also survived by a brother, sister, and close cousins. Native of Green Bay, WI, long-time resident...

April 2, 1932 - April 2, 2013 Grant Allan Johnson, 81, of Boulder, Colorado, died Monday April 2 at Manor Care. He was born on April 2, 1932 in Los Angeles, California to Jack and Clarice Hedges Johnson. He attended Flintridge Academy Boarding School from 1939 thru 1946 and Huntington High school in 1947 and 1948. He served in...

December 5, 1957 - March 28, 2013 Linda J. Dunham of Pinecliffe Colorado, passed away on March 28th 2013. She was 55 years old. Linda was born December 5, 1957 in Batavia, New York to Robert and Bridget Ball. She is survived by her son, Ian and her husband George. Her life will be celebrated on June 8, 2013...

August 12, 1956 - March 28, 2013 Loretta Bellante of Federal Heights, Colorado, passed away March 28, 2013. She was 56 years old. Loretta was born on August 12, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois to Russell and Valeria Bellante. She is survived by her son, Dominic. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday April 3, 2013, 11:00am, at Crossroads Church...

March 29, 1945 - March 31, 2013 Son of the late Joseph and Eileen Krause, father of Cheryl Rael-Thally (Chris). He is survived by 3 grandchildren; Zach Rael (Bess), Alyssa Rael (Alex) and Michael Rael (Jessica), 4 great grandchildren with another great grandson due in June. Mr. Krause is also survived by his brother Charles Krause. Preceded in death...

June 18, 1942 - April 1, 2013 Michael was born in a log cabin in Custer, South Dakota. He moved to Deadwood to start school where he “walked” to school in a foot of snow going “up- hill” both ways! He left Deadwood in 1960 to enlist in the U.S. Navy. He attended boot camp, dental technician school and...

June 23, 1915 - April 5, 2013 Alfred F. Cunningham was born in Folsom, New Mexico on June 23, 1915. He died on April 5, 2013 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, at the age of 97. During his lifetime, he owned Johnson and Lowd furniture store and retired in Paonia, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank...

September 27, 1935 - April 1, 2013 CRANE (THURMAN), BETTY LOU SEPTEMBER 27, 1935 APRIL 1, 2013 Betty Lou (Thurman) Crane went to live with the Lord in Heaven on April 1, 2013. She was surrounded by family and her devoted husband of 61 years when she passed peacefully. Betty was born and raised in Claremore, Oklahoma. There she...