Obituaries

December 14, 1925 - April 7, 2013 Bill W. Gamber of Thornton passed away April 7, 2013 at a local hospice facility, he was 87 years old. Arrangements are under the direction of Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home Colorado Crematory of Arvada.

March 26, 1922 - April 4, 2013 Charles D. Hoyt of Westminster passed away April 4, 2013 at Collier Hospice Care Center, he was 91 years old.

March 6, 1943 - March 30, 2013 of Denver, Colorado, passed March 30, 2013 at age 70, after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Joyce Durham. Robert is survived by brother Ray (Gwen) Durham; sister Maureen (Chuck) Larimer; several nieces and nephews; and former wife and wonderful friend Lynne Tignanelli....

July 3, 1957 - April 6, 2013 Roberta P. Mariz of Westminster, passed away April 6, 2013 at St. Anthony North Medical Center, she was 55 years old. Arrangements are under the direction of Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home and Colorado Crematory of Arvada.

January 21, 1928 - February 25, 2013 Tom Canjar, born in Denver, Colorado on January 21, 1928 died in his beloved hometown on February 24, 2013, at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his son, Vincent Michael, and his daughter, Sheri Lynn (Francis). He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn, his daughters...

May 10, 1944 - March 4, 2013 Leonard Lewis, of Denver, Colorado, passed 3/4/2013. Private services to be held by family.

February 21, 1941 - February 28, 2013 Michael Austin of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, passed away 2/28/2013. He was 72 years old. Private services to be held by family.

May 6, 1917 - March 24, 2013 Nellie Padilla, 95, passed away March 24, 2013 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband Pete Padilla. Nellie is survived by her children Dan (Gisela), John (Lynn), Dick (Dora), Frank (Nancy), Dorothy Apodaca (William), Debbi and Cathie; 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 13 great great grandchildren....

August 29, 1981 - March 23, 2013 Dustin Randall Goossen, 31, resident of Westminster Colorado passed away at home unexpectedly March 23, 2013. He was born in Fairmont Minnesota, August 29, 1981 and is the Son of Randall and Margaret Goossen. Dustin attended Lakewood High School and frequently returned to Lakewood to see friends. He worked at Alliance Data...

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...

April 27, 1954 - March 26, 2013 Dr. Frank August Weir II, of Lone Tree passed away March 26, 2013 at his home, he was 58 years old. Arrangements are under the direction of Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home Colorado Crematory.

March 10, 1942 - March 21, 2013 Gary C. Denney, of Castle Rock, passed away March 21, 2013 at his home, he was 71 years old. Arrangements are under the direction of Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home Colorado Crematory

June 19, 1923 - March 24, 2013 PASS, Harry E. of Arvada, Colorado was called home to the Lord Sunday, March 24th, 2013. Harry leaves his wife: Fulva Pass and his sister: Donna Andrus. Viewing, Rosary and Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March 28th 2013 at Spirit of Christ Catholic Church 7400 W. 80th Ave Arvada, CO 80003...

September 29, 1965 - February 25, 2013 He was born to Mary Ann Ritter and the late John Ritter of Fort Collins on September 29, 1965, at Presbyterian Hospital in Denver. JAMES (Jim) (Jimmy) Wayne Ritter of Thornton passed away at his home on February 25, 2013. He had three siblings: step-sister Debbie Nieley, sister Johnna Crawford and brother...

September 18, 1942 - March 25, 2013 Barbara Nell Reathman of Golden, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at her home, she was 70 years old. She was born September 18, 1942 in Denver to the late Joseph and Sarah E. Ellis, in addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Jim Ellis. Barbara enjoyed...

September 1, 1951 - March 21, 2013 Dana Eugene Mally, 61, passed from this life to eternal life on March 21, 2013. Dana is survived by his children Nathan, Melissa, and Brandon, parents John and Carol Mally, brothers Doug (Sue), Alan (Beth), Chris (Leanne), Greg (Debb), sister Leanne Sprenger (Greg), and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Dana was...

February 28, 1919 - February 24, 2013 Eva Jeanette Steinbach of Wheat Ridge passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at a local nursing facility , she was 93 years old. She was born February 28, 1919 in Hosington, Kansas to the late Charles W. and Olive Pearl Murray Hunt. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in...

December 1, 1983 - February 15, 2013 29, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013. Thank you for all your prayers for my son, Daniel, my famiy, and I since the accident on July 21, 2012. Daniel is soaring on eagles wings with His, Lord, Father God since Friday, February 15, 2013. A memorial celebration of his life is being...

May 28, 1960 - February 19, 2013 David “Snowman” Snow of Thornton, Colorado passed away February 19, 2013. He was 52 years old. Dave was born May 28, 1960 in Jamestown, North Dakota. He is preceded by his parents; Milton Dale Snow and Sharon Elaine Hulm. Dave is survived by his loving partner of 3 years; Deb Kendall, ex-wife...

August 15, 1955 - February 25, 2013 Karen Lee Hefner, of Lakewood Colorado, passed away peacefully on February 25th. She was 57 years old. Karen is survived by her mother, Carolyn Allis and sisters Robin Allis and Christine Hudson as well as many other friends and family members. She was a shining star and a good friend and will...