Obituaries

Benedict Brauch II born and raised in Edgewater, Colorado passed away February 4.  He is survived by his wife Anita, Children: Vicki (Chuck), Ben, (Diane), Karen, grandchildren Elizabeth, Kristina, Peyton and Connor, sister Kathleen. Ben was a counselor at Arvada West High school and after retirement became a professional Santa Claus. A celebration of his life will be held...

September 10, 1925 ~ March 1, 2015 Clara Florine McAlexander, age 89, peacefully passed away and entered Heaven’s gates on Sunday, March 1, 2015, after a long struggle with cancer. Clara was born on September 10, 1925, in Delta, Colorado, the daughter of Orion Rich and Mable McConnell. Clara was predeceased by her loving husband of 41 years, Monroe...

Dennis Jensen of Arvada, CO passed away Saturday February 21, 2015. He was 68 years old. Dennis was born on April 10, 1946 in Ayr, Scottland to Axel and Ivy Jensen. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Molly C. Jensen and their dog, Rascal. Dennis will be greatly missed by all who knew him, for...

July 27, 1945 - July 17, 2012 Alice Ann Baker (Guarasci) died on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. She was 66. She was born an only child on July 27, 1945, to Albert F. Guarasci and Edna Mae Haas in San Antonio, Texas. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Dawn and Francisco Velazquez and two grandchildren Alyssa and...

September 28, 1948 - July 9, 2012 63, died suddenly July 9th, 2012. Arnold is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann Phillips; children and many friends. Private family services at a later date. More details to follow.

Born October 11, 1943 passed away 6:20pm Thursday February 5, 2015 at the Collier Hospice in Wheat Ridge, CO.  Surviving her loving memory as a proud and devoted Wife (Mike), Mother (Mike, Thom, Mark, Tony), Grandmother (Thomas, Tamara, Timothy), Great-grandmother (Morgan, Timothy, Nicholas) and Friends.  C.J.'s living memory will forever be motivating and inspiring, every life that had the...

September 21, 1938 - July 17, 2012 David C. “Snuffy” Smith passed away Tuesday, July 17. Dave was a musician, mechanic, and an active member of the Thornton Fraternal Order of Eagles where he loved watching sports with his great friends. Snuffy was born in Santa Monica, California, to Clair Albert and Laura Lee McClure Smith. He began his...

Dillard W. Hill passed away January 26, 2015. He was 90 years old. Dillard was born November 10, 1924 to Martha Davis and Lewis Smiley Hill in Cooper, Kentucky. He was the youngest of 12 children. Dillard is preceded by his parents, 5 sisters and 6 brothers. Survived by daughters; Deanna and Windlyn and 4 generations of grandchildren. He...

Larry was the 4th of 5 children born on August 16, 1932 to Lloyd Ray and Leona (Leonard) Gentry in Scottsbluff, NE. He attended schools in the Nebraska panhandle and graduated from Sunflower High School, class of 1950, in Mitchell, NE. He moved to the Metro Denver area in 1960 and lived here until his death.  After all of...

July 9, 1921 - July 13, 2012 Mary Jane White passed peacefully at her home on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the age of 91. Predeceased by husband, LTC Robert F. White; two brothers, Clifford Allison and Buddy Allison. Lovingly remembered by daughter, Marilynn Morton, Arvada; three grandchildren, Michelle, Merridith "Rosy", and Nicholas; six great grandchildren, Anthony, Armando, Anthony,...

September 29, 1925 - July 14, 2012 87, passed away July 14, 2012. She was married to Macx B. Buck and is survived by her sons Macx Jr., Karl and Pete; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her great caring and positive attitude about life will be missed by all that knew her. A Celebration of Mary's life will...

October 3, 1963 - July 9, 2012 Melissa K. Young of Littleton, CO, 48, passed away July 9th, 2012 Melissa is survived by her son Christopher and daughter Shannon, both of Littleton, Colorado, her father Norman Young, of Rome, NY, her sisters, Gayle Feole, Norma Gymburch, and her brother Randy Miller and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded...

Michele A. Jesse 1967-2015 Michele was born to Nelda and Jim DiRezza at Lutheran Hospital on November 30, 1967. She was raised with her younger brother Marc in Arvada. In her youth, Michele enjoyed riding horses, skiing with her family, and dressing her brother in skirts. Throughout her childhood she attended Faith Lutheran Church in Golden. While in high...

February 22, 1939 ~ February 3, 2015 74, of Arvada, Colorado.  Passed away February 3, 2015.  He is survived by his children Bob, Kristin, Dan and Jeff; ex-wife Judy Brown and 10 grandchildren. Also survived by Lynn Overman and her children Tonya, Kristi and Carrie.  Funeral Service 10:00 AM Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Peace Lutheran Church 5675 Field...

September 19, 1937 - July 15, 2012 Our beloved George, born September 19, 1937, passed away on July 15, 2012 at the age of 74. He is survived by his sisters Patty Bohm and Colleen Bivens, nieces Christy Brown (David), Nancy Bohm, Sherri Bohm (Tim) and Jeanne Bohm. He was a great uncle to 6 and a great-great uncle...

December 18, 1944 - July 16, 2012 SHEILA PRESTLER BRANDT of Westminster, Colorado passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, July 16, 2012. Sheila was born in Jackson, Michigan to James and Marie Prestler. She is survived by her son Paul (Lynette) Brandt; daughter Shari Adelman; four grandchildren, Kyra Brandt, Brianna Adelman, Calin Brandt and Brandon...

July 20, 1931 ~ January 30, 2015 83, of Arvada. Passed away January 30, 2015.  He is survived by his wife Janet.  And many more family and friends.  Celebration of Life 1:00 PM Friday, February 6, 2015 at Crossroad Chapel 9901 W. 50th. Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO., viewing 1 hour prior to service.  Interment Arvada Cemetery.

January 15, 1948 - July 19, 2012 64, passed away July 19th, 2012. William will be deeply missed by his three children and many friends. More details will follow. Private services at a later date.

May 11, 1953 - June 21, 2012 59, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Collier Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Lovingly remembered by son Stanley, daughter Kathy, daughter-in-law Tara, son-in-law Michael, grandson Toby and grandson to be Cruz. Dad was an incredible human being who loved life and his family. He made friends everywhere he went and...

June 11, 1926 - July 1, 2012 86, passed away July 1, 2012. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 21 years Gordon Odell; daughters Peggy (Tom) Aswell-May of Arvada, Colorado and Rosemary (Rick) Reitz of Westminster, Colorado. Theresa was born in Farmville, North Carolina a small tobacco farming community. She was the 9th child to a family...