Obituaries
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Nobu Champoux
May 10, 2013
Nobu operated a family owned school supply store in a local high school, as well as helped in her father's business. Her father, Seiki Iwato, was a Tsurukawa Police Chief until the end of WWII. After he retired from the police department, he opened a real estate business. Her mother, Katsu (Sato) Iwato, was a nurse and homemaker. Nobu met...
Robert Droel
May 10, 2013
Robert Droel, 88, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away May 10, 2013. Survived by his wife Lucille; children; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 6 great- great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Louis and Bessie Droel; brother, Louie Droel; and also his son, Ronald Droel. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Service at 9:00 AM. The...
Donald L. Ambler
May 9, 2013
Donald Ambler, musician and teacher, died peacefully on May 9, 2013 at his home in Lakewood, Colorado. Born with a twin brother, Dale, on July 24, 1928, Mr. Ambler spent his childhood years in a Lafayette, Indiana orphanage and his high school years in foster homes. His brother died at age 9. Finding an early interest in music and a...
John Paul Evans
May 8, 2013
John Evans, 69, passed away unexpectedly May 8, 2013. Beloved husband of Karen for 33 years; father of Tiffany Monique Evans and Vincent Arthur Evans; step-father of Tricia Yvette (Bill) Burger; and friend of many. John was a member of many organizations including the Elks Club, American Legion, and The Ol' Goats. Memorial Service Friday, May 17, 11:30 AM, at...
John Daniel Burke
May 8, 2013
John Daniel Burke, Jr., of Arvada, passed away peacefully on May 8th at the age of 87. Born January 18, 1926 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen; parents Susan and John Burke; sister Mary Griffith; and a grandson John W. Baerg. He is survived by daughters Jorja A. Dildine (Robert) of Golden,...
James E. Kane
May 8, 2013
The Reverend James E. Kane, 86 of Denver; born August 1, 1926, in Leadville; Ordained a Roman Catholic Priest on June 2, 1951, and entered into eternal life May 8, 2013. He is survived by nephews Kevin and David and niece Mary Kay. Rosary Sunday, 4PM, Mullen Home, 3629 West 29th Avenue; Funeral Mass Monday, 10AM, Cathedral Basilica of the...
Clair Harlin Sneary
May 7, 2013
Clair Harlin Sneary, 83, passed away on May 7, 2013. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:15 PM on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please share your memories of Clair and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.
Edwin T. Vikman
May 7, 2013
EDWIN T. VIKMAN, 82, passed away May 7, 2013. Visitation 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, May 17 at Horan & McConaty, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, May 18 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Avenue, Denver. Memorials are suggested to Augustana Lutheran Church.
Peter M. Reed
May 7, 2013
Petermus M. Reed was born on September 24, 1931 to Wesley and Frances (Vinson) Reed. He married his wife Ann on June 18, 1966. Peter was a devoted employee to Eagle Claw for many years, where he was involved in the production of fishing lures. In his younger years, Peter loved the great outdoors and camping. He was best known...
Wallace Wendell Williams, II
May 6, 2013
Wendell was born on December 14, 1945. He passed from this world on May 6, 2013. He was the only son of Dorothy and Wally Williams both of whom preceded him in death. Wendell grew up in Denver, attended Park Hill Elementary School, then enjoyed his junior high and high school years at Denver Country Day School. He graduated from...
Nolagene Adams
May 5, 2013
Nolagene ""Jeannie"" Adams passed away on May 5, 2013, in Lakewood, Colorado. Visitation is on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM and Funeral Service is on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Interment is at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may...
Harley G. Turner
May 5, 2013
Harley G. Turner died on 5 May 2013. He is preceded in death by parents, brother David, and niece Holly. He is survived by his wife Sue; sisters Patty (John) Lopp, Ruth (Don) Hull, Annette (Greg) Lindsey; brother Russell (Joanne) Turner; as well as nine nieces and a nephew and their families. Harley served in the US Army as a...
Gailyn D. Kaveny
May 5, 2013
Gailyn D. Kaveny, 70, of Littleton died on May 5, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Violet; brother, Gerry (Fran) Kaveny; 2 nieces; 3 great nieces and 3 great nephews; and many loving friends. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:30am, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. Burial, Mt. Olivet.
Dorothy M. Dolan
May 4, 2013
Dorothy M. Dolan (Yeater), 89, passed away May 4, 2013. Dorothy had served as Alamosa County Assessor for 30 years. She is preceded in death by three husbands, Paul Hinds, Glenn Yeater, and John Dolan; daughter Mary Ann Yeater, and son C. Michael Yeater. She is survived by her children, Ron Hinds (Elizabeth Cline), Judy Yeater, Glenna Plane (Bob), Steven...
Mary E. Jones
May 4, 2013
Mary E. Jones, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on May 4, 2013. There will be a Family Gathering on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 12:00 PM at Clubhouse at Columbine Lakes, 4192 West Pondview Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80123. Please share memories of Mary and condolences with her family by signing the online guestbook below.
Gregory J. Liptak
May 4, 2013
74, of Littleton. Husband of Stevie; father of Christine. Preceded in death by son, Gregory. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:30am at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 West Chatfield Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80128. Memorials may be made in Gregory's name to the American Cancer Society, 2255 South Oneida Street, Denver, Colorado 80224....
Charles ""Chaz"" Ernest Garcia
May 4, 2013
Charles ""Chaz"" Garcia, 42, of Englewood, Colorado passed away on May 4, 2013. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 9:00 AM at St. Cajetan Catholic Church, 299 South Raleigh, Denver, Colorado. The Interment will follow the Funeral Mass at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 12801 West 44th Avenue. Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Please share your memories of Chaz...
Michael P. Heitzmann
May 4, 2013
Michael P. Heitzmann, who played roles in the administrations of two Denver Mayors and served as Executive Director of Denver Employees Retirement Plan for 17 years, died Saturday, May 4 after a brief exacerbation of a longstanding illness. He was 69. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Byrne, his daughters Monica Rosenbluth and Emily Heitzmann of Denver, and Maribeth...
Viva K. Sundby
May 4, 2013
Viva Sundby passed away on Saturday ~ May 4, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert P. Sundby. Viva is survived by her children David R. Sundby, Ronald E. Sundby, Elizabeth C. Walker, Kathryn I. (Robert) Remillard and Paul B. (Mary ) Sundby. There will a graveside service at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Monday, May 13...
Ross Miller Maroney
May 4, 2013
Ross Miller Maroney, 51, of Arvada. Son of Peggy Maroney and the late Troy Maroney. Brother of Richard. Visitation Thursday, May 9, 2013, 10:00AM, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado. Interment, Arvada Cemetery. Please share memories of Ross and condolences with his family by leaving a message in the...
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