Obituaries

December 17, 1949 - January 9, 2013 Gene Alfred Castellari, 63, of Arvada, Colorado passed away January 9, 2013. He was born in Peru, Illinois on December 17, 1949 to Alphonse Castellari and Helen Banko. Gene was married to Kathleen Spears on April 24, 1971. Gene worked for Ground Engineering over 20 years, constructing some of Colorado's most recognizable...

June 2, 1960 - January 10, 2013 James Ray Coffey, Jr. Jimmy passed on 1/10/13 at the ripe age of fifty two. He was born on 6/2/60 in Denver. James grew up in his parents appliance business, this laid the groundwork for his visionary talents. He went onto pursue solar technologies in college and he served in the Navy....

January 16, 1926 - February 21, 2013 John Aaron Miller, 87, born January 16, 1926 in Arvada, CO, peacefully left our world on February 21, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Elova L. Miller; his three daughters, Janet Cook, Karen Barnes, and Kimberly Lowry; his grandchildren, Arianna Nowakowski, Lucas Cook, Melissa Brewer, and Rebecca Albano. John had a...

October 26, 1926 - February 23, 2013 John Calvin Hathaway, 86, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on February 23, 2013. Prior to his recent move to Arvada, John spent the last 23 years in the Buena Vista area of Colorado. One of five children born in 1926 to Rosella and William Oliver Hathaway of Curtis, NE, his family moved...

December 21, 1920 - February 21, 2013 Sylvester "Chic" Cino, age 92, of Denver CO, passed away February 21, 2013. He was born in Kaehler New Mexico on December 21, 1920 to Jim and Nicholetta (Ferzzerro) Cino. Preceded in death by his wife Kathryn "Kappy" Jean (Jones) Cino. Survived by his Nephew Tony (Barb) Veto; Niece Diane (Dave) Duerst;...

July 14, 1933 - February 22, 2013 Tom E. Tani, 79, passed away on February 22, 2013. He was born in Ft. Lupton Colorado. Graduated Ft Lupton High School, served two years of service in Army, Former employee of the U.S Mint (1964) 31 years of service, winner of 1993 Secretary Treasury Award in Washington D. C.. Survived by...

December 23, 1923 - January 5, 2013 Phil Anderson of Lakewood, Colorado passed away January 5, 2013. He was 89 years old. Phil loved Jazz music and Frank Sinatra, he also enjoyed photography, golf and traveling. His family describes him as a "computer whiz", he always had and worked the newest technologies. Phil is survived by his loving wife...

September 7, 1965 - December 12, 2012 47, passed 12/12/2012 in Denver. Survived by mother Mercy A. Sena; sisters Veronica J. Sena and Vickie M. Kohler (James); brother TommyRay Sena. Visitation and rosary Thursday, 12/20/2012, 5-6:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 12/21/2012, 10 A.M. All services at Sacred Heart Church in Denver. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. "Live...

August 10, 1949 - December 18, 2012 Steve Svanda of Arvada, Colorado passed away on December 18, 2012. He was 63 years old. Steve was born on August 10, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri to Harry Betty Svanda. Steve is preceded by his father; Harry. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Michelene and their three...

February 11, 1928 - December 13, 2012 Theodore “Ted” McGinnis of Thornton, Colorado passed away December 13, 2012. He was 84 years old. Ted was born on February 11, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri to Theodore and Inez McGinnis. Preceded by his loving wife of 15 years; Clara McGinnis, parents; Theodore and Inez, sisters; Buelah and Katherine and nephew;...

December 13, 1991 - January 1, 2013 Troy Anthony Martinez passed away on January 1, 2013. He was 21 years old. Troy was born on December 13, 1991, to Rhonda and Troy Martinez. Troy was active in sports, earning the name of Jordan in basketball for his 3-point ability. When you met Troy, you could not help but notice...

November 3, 1922 - January 3, 2013 Virginia Robichaux of Arvada, Colorado passed away on January 3, 2013. She was 90 years old. Virginia was born on November 3, 1922 in Port Arthur, Texas to Theodore and Minnie Andrus. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 37 years, Raymond Ritchey, second husband of 9 years, Rodney...

July 21, 1912 - December 24, 2012 William Albert Newton, 100, passed away on December 24, 2012 at home in Littleton, Colo. He was born on July 21, 1912 in Decatur, Ill., to Walter and Nellie Newton. Bill grew up in Decatur and Urbana, Urbana, Ill., and St. Petersburg, Fla. At 12, William joined a Boy Scout troop in...

September 6, 1953 - December 28, 2012 59, left the world too soon on December 28, 2012. Survived by children: Angelina (Loren) VanPelt (O'Fallon, IL), Jaime (Denver, CO) and Anthony Pasquariello (Wichita,KS); sisters, Jessica (Will) Trump (Grand Junction, CO) and Bridget (David) Lunt (Pico Rivera, CA); brothers, John(Minnesota) and Rick Boggs (Littleton, CO); 2 granddaughters; countless family members and...

April 4, 1944 - December 13, 2012 Born April 4, 1944 in Burlington, Iowa. Left this life December 13, 2012 in Golden, Colorado at the too young age of 68. Bette was preceded in death by her parents, James and Elsie Kelly, and her brothers Alan and Dick Kelly. Bette is survived by her husband of 41 years, Jerry...

May 2, 1935 - December 16, 2012 Betty Vincent of Aurora, Colorado passed away December 16, 2012. She was 77 years old. Betty was born on May 2, 1935 in Denver, Colorado to George Georgia Backus. Now preceded by her mother; Georgia and step-father; Woody Holland, brother; Bud and sisters; Peggy Jetta. Survived by her loving husband of 57...

November 25, 1929 - December 17, 2012 Born November 25, 1929 in Bloomfield, Iowa to Leo and Lelia Foster, Don was one of five children: Ruth (1921-2006), Cliff (1927-), Don (1929-2012), Myra (1932-1934), and Alice (1934-). In 1965 Don married Teresa Prado and in 1967, their daughter Christine was born. Teresa died in 1985. In 1991, he married Jeanie...

August 24, 1973 - December 21, 2012 Jamie L. Sanchez of Thornton passed away December 21, 2012, he was 39 years old. He loved playing his guitar, his favorite band was Metallica, he liked working on his Camero and truck, telling jokes and living life to the fullest. He loved fishing and camping, always took photos of sunsets, and...

March 10, 1956 - January 1, 2013 Jeffery Rice of Boulder passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at his home, he was 56 years old. He was an Airline Pilot for Continental Airlines which recently merged with United Airlines. He is survived by his daughter, Heidi, Arvada; father, Russell, Sterling; mother, Lorraine, Arvada; Brother, Steve, Evergreen. Services will be...

May 2, 1921 - December 17, 2012 Joe P. Lopez May 2, 1921 to December 17, 2012 Joe Lopez, of Littleton passed away Dec. 17, 2012, he was 91 years old. He was born May 2, 1921 to the late Rosalio Maria Lopez; in addition to his parents six brothers, Bob, James, Sam, Eddie, Ben, and Steve also precede...