Obituaries

Rafaila Acosta

Rafaila Acosta

Aug 31, 2019

A much-loved wife, mother, sister, and aunt, Rafaila Acosta, age 78, of Keenesburg, passed away peacefully at 10:35 A.M. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Elms Haven Center in Thornton. She was born at home on October 24, 1940, in Sabinal, Texas to the late Trinidad and Santos Ybarra. She was 12 years old when she and her family...

Louis David Lucci

Louis David Lucci

Aug 30, 2019

Louis David Lucci, 79 of Arvada, Colorado passed away on August 30, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. He was born to parents Louis and Mildred Lucci on July 12, 1940 in Denver, Colorado. He married Janice, the love of his life in 1964, who survives him. Louis is also survived by his son Michael Lucci and his son...

William "Bill" Arthur Burnell

William "Bill" Arthur Burnell

Aug 29, 2019

William “Bill” Arthur Burnell, 70, devoted son, father, brother and grandfather, died in his Lakewood, Colo., home on Aug. 29, 2019. “Wild Bill,” as he was known, was born on Dec. 1, 1948, in Elmira, N.Y., to William Edward Burnell and Dolores Patricia (Kosloski) Burnell. He graduated from Thomas Edison High School in Elmira Heights, N.Y., in 1967, and...

Paula  Jean  Smith

Paula Jean Smith

Aug 27, 2019

Paula Jean Smith passed away August 27, 2019. She was born on May 4, 1954 in Henderson, Texas to her parents James and Norma King. She is survived by her mother Norma King; Son Anthony Melling; Daughter Bobbie (Leroy) Bales; two grandchildren; one great grandchild and many more family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Graveside service...

Robert (Bob) Joseph  Anthony

Robert (Bob) Joseph Anthony

Aug 26, 2019

Robert Joseph (Bob with one O) Anthony passed away August 26, 2019 at the age of 79 at his home in Arvada, Colorado. Bob was born in Denver, Colorado, January 19, 1940. He graduated from West High School in 1957 and enlisted in the Navy as a Seabee. He was stationed in Adak, Alaska as a telephone lineman. In...

Bonny  Jean Abercrombie

Bonny Jean Abercrombie

Aug 21, 2019

Abercrombie, Bonny Jean (Hamilton) Born June 4, 1932 in Denver Colorado, Bonny passed away August 21, 2019, at her home in Arvada, Colorado after courageously battling various cancers for 17 years. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert (Bob), daughters Geraldine Toevs, Patricia Susan Pfister, and Barbara Jean Francis; and by her son Bryan Jay Abercrombie....

Rita  S. Alexander

Rita S. Alexander

Aug 20, 2019

Rita Sandra Alexander of Commerce City, CO passed away August 20, 2019. Rita was born in Denver, CO on January 27, 1950 to Joseph and Josephine Limon. She is survived by her children Tina (Fidel) Lucero, Sean (Tara) Alexander, Candice (Esad) Alexander and Chad (Jaslynn) Alexander; numerous grandchildren and many more family members and friends who will miss her...

Michael Wynne  Flaherty

Michael Wynne Flaherty

Aug 18, 2019

Michael Wynne Flaherty, 65 formerly from Lebanon and East Haven Ct, died Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Castle Rock CO. He was the husband of the late Georgianne Flaherty. Born in New Haven CT February 7, 1954, Mike was the son of the late Bernard and Jeanne (Fisher) Flaherty. Mike was a mason by trade a fisherman by choice....

Katherine  (Kate) Gee

Katherine (Kate) Gee

Aug 17, 2019

Katherine (Kate) Gee, 41, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away at Collier Hospice Center August 17, 2019. She was born July 31, 1978, and grew up in Denver and Lakewood, Colorado. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1996, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Photography degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver, and earned a Masters degree in...

Leonard Charles Ford Jr.

Leonard Charles Ford Jr.

Aug 16, 2019

Leonard Charles Ford, Jr., 69, went to his eternal rest due to complications from a lung infection, on August 16, 2019, with his wife holding his hand at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, four and a half months after a successful liver transplant. He is survived by his wife, LuWanda, of Arvada, son, Charles (Jessica), and one...

Mary   Lou Snyder

Mary Lou Snyder

Aug 12, 2019

Mary Lou Snyder, past resident of Cheraw and Rocky Ford, peacefully went to be with her Lord on August 12, 2019 at the age of 93. Born Mary Lou Farmwald, February 9th, 1926, she was the daughter of Henry J. and Katrina, (Katy) Miller Farmwald of Plain City, Ohio and Sarasota, Florida. Mary Lou was loved and respected by...

David  Gallegos

David Gallegos

Aug 9, 2019

David Gallegos passed away on August 9th. We welcome those who knew him to the memorial service at Ft. Logan National Cemetery on Thursday, August 29th at 3:00 PM. Please arrive at staging area "A" by 2:45 PM. The reception will be held after at the VFW 9644 - 2680 W Hampden Ave Sheridan, Colorado 80110 at 4:00 PM....

Christopher  Charles  Haught

Christopher Charles Haught

Aug 3, 2019

On August 3, 2019, Christopher Charles Haught peacefully departed this world to be with his Maker after a 28-month journey battling a cancerous brain tumor. Throughout this time Chris remained optimistic and ambitious in his efforts to live a healthy life. He availed himself of holistic treatments that encouraged a restorative respect for his body and provided a quality...

Jerry  Lynn Carden

Jerry Lynn Carden

Aug 2, 2019

Jerry Lynn Carden passed away August 2, 2019. He was born March 22, 1954 in Ducktown, TN to his parents Cecil and Mary Carden. Jerry is survived by his wife of 40 years Inge Carden; his daughter Katie (Charles) Lewis; grandchildren Maci Laya, Ryder Wyatt Soloman and McKenna Sadie Belle; many more family members and friends who will miss...

Michael  Atencio

Michael Atencio

Jul 31, 2019

Michael Atencio passed away July 31, 2019. He was born November 29, 1944 in Missouri to his parents Agapito and B. Elouise Atencio. Michael is survived by his loving wife Susan Atencio; daughter Dianna (Paul) Brunner; sons David Atencio and Darrick (Angela) Atencio; 10 grandchildren and many more family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Services: 1:00...

Kathleen  Ann Pettit

Kathleen Ann Pettit

Jul 23, 2019

Kathleen Ann Pettit (6/8/1952 - 7/23/2019) Kathleen (Kathy) Pettit has passed away in her home, after a tremendous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. She courageously endured a year of several exhaustive treatments and surgeries to stay with her beloved family. While her final struggle impacted her family greatly, her real impact was felt long before her...

Beverly  A Corby

Beverly A Corby

Jul 22, 2019

Beverly A. Corby, 89, of Arvada, CO, died July 22, 2019 at Lutheran Collier Hospice of complications from surgery and Alzheimer's. She was born June 23, 1930 in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of George Enderich and Esther (Smebye) Enderich, both of Denver, CO. Beverly grew up in Denver, CO attending Valverde Grade School, leaving after 8th grade to...

Alice  J Primavera

Alice J Primavera

Jul 21, 2019

Alice J. Primavera age 88, of Arvada, CO passed away July 21, 2019. She was born on June 8, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York to Anthony and Mary D'Antonio. Alice was survived by her daughter Alice (Donald) Wirth; 2 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and many more family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Services: 11:00 AM, Friday,...

Andrew  Leonard  Gohlke

Andrew Leonard Gohlke

Jul 16, 2019

Andrew Leonard Gohlke of Evergreen, a student and aspiring engineer remembered as sensitive, selfless and precocious, died July 16 in an auto accident near Boulder. He was 19. Andy, the son of Gordon and Maureen Gohlke, was born in Wheat Ridge, Colo., on Aug. 13, 1999, and raised near Evergreen in Clear Creek County. Andy attended Evergreen High and...

Patricia (Blea) Wilson

Patricia (Blea) Wilson

Jul 12, 2019

Patricia (Blea) Wilson passed away on Friday, July 12th, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette Colorado. She was 103 years old. Patricia was born on May 17, 1916 in New Mexico. She is survived by her husband Chester (Chet) Wilson and her children Mary Gallegos (Jesse), Epifania (Eppie) Baca, Delores Quintana, Irene Blea, Eddie Blea (Jenny), Gloria Gonzales...