Thomas John Palya, 86 of Aurora died April 20, 2004. Husband of Marianne K.; father of Victoria Schemiedel, Patricia, Susan Kolar, Thomas, Jr. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service, Friday, 9:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3201 S. Parker Rd., Interment, Ft .Logan National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 2480 W. 26th Ave., Ste. 120-B, Denver, 80211.