Obituaries

September 3, 1935 - July 19, 2012 Mrs. Helen Anne Miles passed away peacefully at her home on July 19, 2012 at the age of 74. She is predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Joseph Miles. She is survived by Steve Miles, Jenny Miles, Chandler Miles, and Maggie Miles. Mrs. Miles will be interred at Ft. Logan National...

November 6, 1953 - August 16, 2012 Candance Lee Chumley-McAshan died Thursday August 16, 2012 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO she was 58 years old. Memorial Services will be announced later by the family. Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home Colorado Crematory of Arvada has charge of the arrangements.

March 18, 1943 - August 12, 2012 Stephen E. Paul “Steve” passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2012, in Grand Lake, Colorado. He was born in Milwaukee, but grew up in Denver, graduated from East High School and the University of Colorado in Boulder. He is also a graduate of the Catholic Biblical School, which he attended in the...

October 13, 1949 - November 19, 2012 Henry Walter "Walt" Swadley was born on October 13, 1949 in Cumberland, Maryland, and passed on November 19, 2012, in Thornton, Colorado. He was 63. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Julia Swadley. Walt is survived by his children, Rachel, 20; Evan, 17; Claire, 14; their mother, Barbara;...

October 20, 1941 - October 29, 2012 Feliciana V. Maniego of Denver passed away October 29, 2012 at Collier Hospice in Wheat Ridge, she was 71 years old. She was born October 20, 1941 to the late Ramon and Gliceria B. Virrey in Lipa City, Philippines. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her...

November 25, 1937 - August 11, 2012 Roman S. Williams, 75 of Englewood, Colorado passed away on August 11, 2012. Roman was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 25, 1937 to Freeman and Marietta Williams. He is survived by his life partner of 45 years Alice Jones, daughter Donna Jones, and grandchildren Victoria Blackson, Asia Jones, Donovan Blackson, Andre...

April 13, 1922 - December 3, 2012 Charles "Red" Edward Painter, Jr. of Aurora, Colorado passed away December 3, 2012. He was 90 years old, born on April 13, 1922 in Princeton, Missouri. Red was preceded by his loving wife of 64 years, Lois Mildred Fordyce Painter, parents; Charles and Catherine Painter, brother; Bob Painter and sister; Nan Crawford....

November 27, 1987 - July 20, 2012 Jessica Nicole Ghawi of Dever, died suddenly July 20, 2012 at Century 16 Theaters in Aurora, Colorado, she was 24 years old. She was born November 27, 1987 in Lansing, MI and was a student. Jessica is survived by her parents Nicola Ghawi and Sandra A. Ghawi; her two brothers, Jordan Ghawi...

August 12, 1948 - January 28, 2013 Larry Stephen Bishop 64, of Englewood Colorado passed away Monday 1-28-2013. A celebration of life memorial is to be held within the next few weeks. Family and friends may contact his son Jesse Drew Bishop for further details. Larry was born August 12th 1948 in Denver Colorado to Jesse Stephen Bishop, and...

May 12, 1969 - November 27, 2012 Penny Jean Goeringer Bristol, Golden CO, 43 years old, went home to her Lord November 27, 2012. She passed away at home surrounded by her family after a courageous 14 year battle with cancer. Penny was born in Deadwood, SD on May 12, 1969, to Bill and Val (McDermott) Goeringer, Newell SD....

November 12, 1979 - October 2, 2012 Nadine Nicholle Ortivez, of Lakewood passed away October 2, 2012 at her mother's home, she was 32 years old. She is survived by her parents; Gina Aquila and Jose E. Ortivez, Jr.; her five children, Armani, Joell, Sammy, Santino, and Christopher; two brothers, Joshua J. Ortivez and Matthew M. Atencio, Jr; sister,...

January 7, 1929 - January 28, 2013 Leonard H. (Len) Lamb January 7, 1929 to January 28, 2013 Leonard Lamb was born on January 7, 1929 in Pueblo, Colorado to Elizabeth and Constantine Lamb. His only sibling, Robert, was eleven years older than him. Growing up there, he graduated from Pueblo Central High School, attended the local junior college...

October 5, 1931 - July 23, 2012 80, passed away 7/23/12 at Hospice of St. John in Lakewood, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Judy Peterson, as well as 7 children and 6 grandchildren. He established and led Accelerated Schools where, for 50 years, his life's mission and passion were to make an impact on education and global...

November 22, 1943 - January 17, 2013 Dorothy LaVerne Eilts of Wheat Ridge, Colorado passed away January 17, 2013. She was 69 years old. Dorothy was born on November 22, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to Carl and Florence Koch. Dorothy enjoyed attending church services, playing bingo, arts and crafts and crossword puzzles. She is preceded in death by her...

January 5, 1964 - November 25, 2012 Robert "Mike" Durrum of Aurora, Colorado passed away November 25, 2012. He was 48 years old. Mike, as his friends knew him best, was born on January 5, 1964 in Aurora, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 28 years, Brenda Vincent. Survived by his children; Tanice Kitchener,...

May 1, 1948 - October 28, 2012 Sandra "Sandi" Lee Purdham, of Arvada passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012, she was 64 years old. She was born May 1, 1948 to the late Louis Keep and Angelina Porfilio Keep, she was a homemaker and secretary and member of the Parrish of Shine of St. Anne in Arvada. In addition...

January 26, 1924 - October 1, 2012 88, of 9730 West 41st Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, died October 1, 2012, after a short illness. The son of Betty Long, Edward was a native of Denver. He was raised and graduated from college in Sioux City, Iowa. He was an Independent Insurance Agent in Denver for many years, and was...

July 24, 1926 - January 21, 2013 Betty Jo Link Richardson passed away on January 21, 2013 at Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence. Preceded in death by her husband Lee David Richardson. Mother of Terry Lee Richardson, and Debra Ann Richardson Chaves (Tony Hernandez). Grandmother of Jason Richardson, Sharla Kaczar (Cory), Cassie Sanchez (Robert), and Danielle Weilder (...

March 21, 1952 - July 27, 2012 Bobby Joe Goins of Denver, died Friday July 2, 2012 at Hospice of St. John, he was 60 years old. He was born March 21, 1952 in La Fallet, TN the son of the late Glen and Helen Longmire Goins. He is survived by his sister, Glenna Velzen of Denver. Services will...

January 10, 1918 - November 29, 2012 WILLIAM A. COWLES JR. William A. Cowles Jr. of Applewood, born Jan 10, 1918 in Albany NY to William Allen Cowles and Nell Markham Combes died peacefully at home on Nov 29, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. In 1923 Bill moved to Syracuse, NY where...