Obituaries

Betty  Lou Janata

Betty Lou Janata

Jul 1, 2019

It is with great sorrow to announce that Betty Lou Janata passed away in her home July 1, 2019 at the age of 91. Betty was born September 14, 1927 to Charles and Caroline Vrba in Dodge Nebraska. She has a younger sister, Ardine DeVarenne. Betty married Anton (Tony) Janata January 12, 1949. Together they had 4 children –...

Bill  Grammer

Bill Grammer

Jun 25, 2019

If you knew Bill, you know of his love of golf. He loved the game and only a few clubs were thrown, but quite a few golf balls were lost and some choice words may have been said. For the most part, he lost patience only with himself. He started out golfing with his dad, and it grew from...

Thomas  Gene Shellhorn

Thomas Gene Shellhorn

Jun 24, 2019

Thomas Gene Shellhorn March 12, 1959 - June 24, 2019 The world has lost a great man, husband, uncle, and brother. After 6 months of struggling with ALS, Tom is finally free. Tom was a kid at heart, finding the joy in everyday and good at everything he tried. After working at CoorsTek for 30 years Tom was able...

Grant  G Gard Jr.

Grant G Gard Jr.

Jun 22, 2019

Grant G. Gard, Jr., 91, of Arvada, Colorado died peacefully at his home on June 22, 2019 following the lengthy decline of Alzheimer's. His loving wife of 45 years, Anita, was at his side. He was born to Grant G. Gard, Sr., and Myrtle (Morton) Gard on July 5, 1927 in Overton, Nebraska. Following graduation from Over-ton High School,...

Joe  G  Flores

Joe G Flores

Jun 21, 2019

Joe was born on November 15, 1942 in Delagua Colorado, he passed away on June 21, 2019 surrounded by the love of his family. Joe and Emma moved to Broomfield shortly after they were married, this July they would have celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. Here, they raised a family and lived until he passed away. Joe retired from...

Donald  T  Nichols

Donald T Nichols

Jun 13, 2019

Donald T. Nichols April 16, 1936 – June 13,2019 Donald was born April 16, 1936 at Grady Hospital, in Atlanta, Georgia. He passed away at his home in Westminster, Co. Preceded in death by his Mother ( Jewel O’Kelly ) ,Father ( Wesley Leon Nichols ), “ Brother “, Walter Leon Nichols ( USAF ) and partner of 40...

Paul  H Adams

Paul H Adams

Jun 12, 2019

Paul H Adams August 19, 1955-June 12, 2019 Denver, Colorado Paul has left all of us better for having known him. His quick smile and gentle personality had a big impact on all who knew him. He was generous with his time and was always eager to help those in need. He leaves Margie, his wife, and his children,...

Michael  W.  Brink

Michael W. Brink

Jun 10, 2019

Michael W. Brink passed away June 10, 2019 in Arvada, CO after a long bout with cancer. He was born on February 13, 1939 in Correctionville, IA to his parents Wayne and Evelyn Brink, and grew up in Sioux City, IA with his parents and his sister Connie. He married Joan (Wilson) Brink in 1960, and together they raised...

Theresa Gail Titus-Murphey

Theresa Gail Titus-Murphey

Jun 5, 2019

Theresa Titus-Murphey, 70, passed away at home in Arvada surrounded by family on June 5, 2019 after a long 6 year battle against lung and brain cancer. She was so strong and blew away the “good outcome” of 5 years they gave her. Theresa is preceded in death by her mom Norma “Jean”. She is missed by her husband...

Scott  Lee  Hanford

Scott Lee Hanford

Jun 3, 2019

Scott Lee Hanford, 69, of Denver Colorado passed away after a long fight with cancer on June 3rd, 2019. Scott was born December 5th, 1949 in Detroit Michigan to Robert and Clara (Burke) Hanford. His younger years were spent in Detroit, graduating from Redford High School and receiving his Mastery of Carpentry from a Detroit Trade School. He married...

Nicholas  Robert Livingston  Horton

Nicholas Robert Livingston Horton

May 30, 2019

Nicholas Robert Livingston Horton, of Arvada, CO, died May 30, 2019 at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheatridge, CO. He was 12. Nicholas Horton was born March 9, 2007 at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheatridge, CO to parents Margaret Putzier and Stephen Horton. Nicky was the second child in the family and quickly formed an inseparable bond with his older...

Teresa  Carmela  Callor

Teresa Carmela Callor

May 19, 2019

September 13, 1925 – May 19, 2019 Age 93, passed away peacefully Sunday May 19.2019. Teresa was preceded in death by her husband Joseph William Callor. She is survived by her children John Callor (Rhinda Peterson), Paul Callor and Carolyn Bontemps (Phil Bontemps), 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Teresa loved life and always put everyone first above herself....

Robert  Theodore Beckman

Robert Theodore Beckman

May 14, 2019

Robert Theodore Beckman died peacefully on May 14, 2019 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado at the age of 83. Bob is survived by his wife, Joan; children Stuart Beckman, Jacqueline Kay Quintrall, Marilee Robin Trickler, step children Jim Frost and Jolie Krause; 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and sisters, Carol Lohrman and Lavonne Childress along with 4 nephews. Bob was...

James  David Smiley

James David Smiley

May 12, 2019

James David Smiley, of Arvada CO, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, from natural causes. Jim was born in Eureka, IL in 1930 to Lucie and Alex Smellie. He attended Eureka High School. In 1950 he married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara McKinney, and they raised three children, Glen, Roger, and Laura. His career included engineering work for Little Giant in...

Deborah  Marie  Gunst

Deborah Marie Gunst

May 6, 2019

Deborah Marie Gunst was born in Brooklyn, New York to Daniel and Catherine Link on September 24th, 1955. She passed away at her sister's house on Monday May 6th, 2019, after an 11 year battle with cancer. Debbie grew up in Brooklyn with her 4 brothers, Danny, Donald, David and Dean, her 2 sisters, Donna and Diane, and her...

David  Russell  Evans

David Russell Evans

May 5, 2019

David Russell Evans was born on November 26, 1956 in Denver, CO. He passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019 at his home in Aurora, CO with his loving family at his side. He is a faithful Christian, and devoted to his faith in Jesus Christ. He offered many testimonials along his impassioned path in life. David is survived...

Christopher N. Christner

Christopher N. Christner

May 5, 2019

Chris Christner (50) lost his 2 ½-year battle with cancer on May 5, 2019 at his Lakewood, CO home, surrounded by his beloved family – wife Shannon and their sons Cameron (age 15) and Owen (age 12). Chris was born January 19, 1969 on the U.S. Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan. He and his birth family then lived in...

Virginia  Mae  Ferarese

Virginia Mae Ferarese

May 4, 2019

Virginia Mae Ferarese (Ginny), beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, nana, sister, aunt and friend lost her battle with cancer May 4, 2019. Her husband Tony, and daughters Angela and Nicole were by her side. Ginny was 67 years old, a Colorado Native, and a long time resident of Littleton. Ginny was married to her high school sweetheart, Tony for 47...

Lupe  Villarreal

Lupe Villarreal

May 4, 2019

Lupe Villarreal of Ft. Morgan, CO passed away May 4, 2019. He was born October 26, 1939 in Sugar City, Colorado to George and Stephanie Villarreal. He is survived by his wife Bernice Villarreal of 58 years. He is a long-time resident and a property management owner in Ft Morgan. Lupe is survived by daughter Christa Wells (Ray), son...

Veronica  M Ramos

Veronica M Ramos

May 1, 2019

Veronica M Ramos August 15,1923-May 1, 2019 Denver, CO Veronica Ramos passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2019 at Little Sisters of the Poor; Mullen Home in Denver. She was 95 years old. Veronica was preceded in death by her husband Michael and is survived by her six daughters Lorraine Little, Veronica (Chester) Kreps, Kathleen Valadez,...