Obituaries
Lola Jane Johnson
Jul 30, 1929 - Dec 29, 2018
Lola Jane Johnson of Arvada left this earth for her heavenly home on December 29, 2018. Lola was born to Victor and Gladys Billington on July 30, 1929 in Timnath, Colorado. She grew up in Greeley. Lola supported herself from an early age and worked her way through college. In 1951 she graduated from Colorado…
Robert Allen Jones
Jun 28, 1938 - Dec 27, 2018
Robert Allen Jones 80 was born in Charleston, South Carolina To Wilbur Thomas and Mary Grace Jones. Retired after many years with the South Carolina School district. After retiring he return to Denver and settled down to many years supporting his community and enjoying his family and friends. He is survived by two sister, Liz…
Debbie Gallegos - Vockel
Feb 5, 1960 - Dec 22, 2018
Debbie passed away peacefully, in her sleep, in Golden. She is survived by her father Fred Gallegos. She is preceded in death by her mother Kathy Gallegos and her husband Greg Vockel. Debbie was a devoted and loving mother of Crystal and Matthew Vockel, Laura and Brian Vockel; sister to Sherry, Sandy, Susan, Kelly, Alan…
Michael Patrick Condrin
Dec 4, 1969 - Dec 20, 2018
Michael Patrick Condrin, 49, passed away peacefully in his sleep December 20th in Idaho Springs Colorado. Mike was born in San Francisco on December 4th 1969 and grew up in Petaluma. Mike realized he loved cooking at a young age and worked in many restaurants in Sonoma County and New York City, before opening “Mike’s…
Alfred Shunji Miyagishima
Dec 2, 1926 - Dec 19, 2018
Alfred Shunji Miyagishima, 92, passed away Dec. 19, 2018. Alfred was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to mother Kiku and father Toshiro Gontaro. During World War II, Alfred was drafted into the Army and served in the 9th Infantry Division in France and Germany. He later served as Commander of Nisei Post 185 in Denver. After…
Suzanne K Pierce
Sep 15, 1951 - Dec 15, 2018
In loving memory of Suzanne K. Pierce. Born in Waterloo, Iowa on September 15th 1951 to Donald and LaVonne Pierce . She moved to San Diego CA in her 20’s, then to Colorado, the place she called home where she worked as a CNA for hospice patients in the Golden area. She loved caring for…
Lois May Shepherd
Mar 12, 1932 - Dec 12, 2018
Lois May Shepherd 86, of Arvada, CO passed away December 12, 2018, She was born on May 12, 1932 in Minnesota. Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband Wayne Shepherd and her mother Alice Hegrude. She was survived by her children Lynne Bolejack, Linda Johnson, Gloria Vetter and Steven Shepherd; 10 grandchildren; 14…
Orin C Crane
Dec 21, 1932 - Dec 10, 2018
Orin C Crane of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on December 10, 2018. He was born December 21, 1932 to George and Georgia Crane. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Betty Lou (Thurman) Crane. He is survived by his children, Sherri Pardo and Lisa Crane of Las Vegas ,…
Ron "Papa" Mauff
Jun 26, 1942 - Dec 8, 2018
There’s the classic joke of an Irishman walking out of the bar. Ronald Mauff walked out of the bar for the final time on December 8. He had already tasted every beer there and told every joke there ever was — some twice. Ron was known for his one-liners; most were pretty funny, depending on…
Lester Raymond Fritzler
Sep 23, 1946 - Dec 6, 2018
Lester Raymond Fritzler Sept 23,1946 - Dec 6, 2018 Lester passed away on Dec 6, 2018.He passed peacefully at Collier Hospice after a short 3 month battle with cancer. Lester was preceded in death by his mother Irene Darnell and his daughter Aaron Fritzler. Lester is survived by his daughter Ann-Marie, his sons Adam and…