Obituaries

Keith D. Austin

Keith D. Austin

November 10, 1943 - February 16, 2013 Keith D. Austin of Golden passed away Saturday February 16, 2013 at an area hospital, he was 69 years old. He was born November 10, 1943 in Denver to the late Eugene and Cleone Austin. He was a computer programmer. He is survived by his children Andy (Jami) Austin, Amy Austin (Vance...

William Charles Briggs

William Charles Briggs

October 18, 1946 - March 30, 2012 65,passed away in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, on March 30, 2012. Private services at a later date.

William "Bill" Peck

William "Bill" Peck

January 21, 1952 - October 20, 2011 59, of Arvada, Colorado, died on October 20, 2011 at Lutheran Collier Hospice with friends by his side. Bill is preceded in death by his brother Anthony "Tony" AKA "B" by Bill. He is survived by long time companion Benita, sister-in-law Mary Peck, nephew Anthony, niece Mariellen, as well as many other...

Eugene John Chase

Eugene John Chase

February 28, 1954 - November 5, 2011 57, passed away November 5, 2011. Mr. Chase will be cremated. Private interment at a later date.

Virginia A. Bennett

Virginia A. Bennett

July 10, 1922 - May 5, 2014 Virginia A. Bennett joined the Lord on May 5th, 2014. She was 91 years old. Virginia was born on July 10, 1922 in South Bend, Indiana to Anthony and Sophie Laskowski. She was raised in South Bend. She married and became the mother of her beloved son, Terrance "Terry" Rozanski. She later...

Derrel V. Robben

Derrel V. Robben

September 25, 1927 - May 1, 2013 Derrel Robben passed away on May 1, 2013. Born in 1937, he was 75 years old. Survived by sons; Michael (Hillary) Robben, Mark (Mary) Robben, son-in-law Jim (Kim) Tichenell, 9 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Born in Kansas, and later moving to Colorado with his parents, he graduated Catholic high school and...

Martin Eddie Hamel

Martin Eddie Hamel

August 26, 1946 - July 27, 2013 Martin Eddie Hamel of Arvada passed away Saturday July 27, 2013 at his home, he was 66 years old. Memorial services will be planned later by the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home of Arvada.

Patricia Fagan

Patricia Fagan

May 9, 1935 - June 15, 2011 Patricia Fagan of Lakewood, CO, was born on May 9, 1935 in Lakewood, New York to William and Mildred Fagan, passed away on June 15, 2011, at Collier Hospice Center. She is survived by her children, Karen and Paul Rufien; her grandchildren, Melanie Rufien, Britton Rufien, and Rene Nortman, all of Colorado;...

Bruce A. Diekmann

Bruce A. Diekmann

November 10, 1959 - April 26, 2012 Bruce A. Diekmann 11-10-59 - 4-26-12 Bruce Alan Diekmann, 52, died Thursday, April 26, 2012 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. He leaves his daughter, Angela 15 years old, his parents - Ray and Dorothy Diekmann, sister and brother-in-law - Karla and Cleo Frye, brother and sister-in-law - Dennis and Roben...

Robert Joseph Hambelton

Robert Joseph Hambelton

April 26, 1937 - January 30, 2012 74, born April 26, 1937, in Gainesville, Missouri, and passed January 30, 2012, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Private interment will be scheduled at a later date.

Robert Duane Safar

Robert Duane Safar

January 30, 1932 - September 6, 2011 79, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Lutheran Collier Hospice. Duane is survived by his loving wife of 19 years Marilyn Safar-Alvarez. Duane will be cremated and his ashes buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado at a date and time to be announced. MY FARM My farm to...

Leland D. Eschbaugh

Leland D. Eschbaugh

September 11, 1932 - March 10, 2013 Leland D. Eschbaugh of Lakewood passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at a local hospice care center, he was 80 years old. Arrangements are private for the family.

Shirley Mae Curry

Shirley Mae Curry

March 15, 1934 - September 11, 2014 Shirley Mae Curry, 80, of Arvada passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 19, 2014, at 10 AM at Crossroads Church of Denver, 9901 West 50th Avenue (50th and Kipling), Wheat Ridge, followed by a reception at The...

Travis Joseph Ruybal

Travis Joseph Ruybal

April 17, 1989 - November 19, 2014 25, of Northglenn, CO. Passed away November 19th. 2014. He is survived by his mother Kathryn and step-father Ed Arnold; father Ed and step-mother Karen Ruybal; siblings Adam Ruybal, Kayla Arnold, Bryce Tennant and Shana Bohrer. He will be greatly missed by many more friends and family. His memorial service will be...

James E. Hooper

James E. Hooper

February 18, 1930 - June 6, 2012 82, passed away June 6, 2012. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years Louise Hooper; children Steve (Paula) Hooper, Carolyn (Steve) Coleman and Susan (Jeff) Neal; grandchildren Robin (Ron) Davis, Katie (Casey) Gustafson, Lindsay (Travis) Anderson, Bobby (Ashley) Coleman, Eric Neal, Jessica Neal; great grandchildren Hudson Davis, Mason Gustafson, Tegan Anderson,...

Michael Andrew Da Luz

Michael Andrew Da Luz

October 24, 1949 - October 13, 2013 Michael Andrew da Luz (October 24, 1949-October 13, 2013) Michael Andrew da Luz, age 63, passed away October 13, 2013, at home surrounded by his family, following a short battle with kidney cancer. Michael was most proud of his family. He was a loving husband to Althea, his wife of 41 years....

Gertrude Alice Hildebrandt

Gertrude Alice Hildebrandt

January 8, 1920 - July 12, 2013 Gertrude Alice Hildebrandt of Arvada passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at Collier Hospice Care Center in Wheat Ridge, she was 93 years old. She was born January 8, 1920 in Wagner, Oklahoma to the late Roy Edna Thompson Gilman. In addition to her parents her husband, Fred Hildebrandt, her son, James,...

Jacque Louise Smith

Jacque Louise Smith

August 25, 1953 ­ May 13, 2011 Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much, Good friends, good times, A loved one's touch. Perhaps...

Ester Rehorek

Ester Rehorek

February 7, 1922 - April 30, 2013 Ester Rehorek was born on Feb 7, 1922 in Czechoslovakia. She passed away on April 30, 2013, at age 91. She is survived by her daughter Ruth Foitik, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She came to the U.S. in 1968 with only a purse over her shoulder to join her daughter...

Kenneth Otto Schafer

Kenneth Otto Schafer

June 17, 1951 - April 12, 2012 60, passed away April 12, 2012. Service information pending at this time.