Kenneth E. Pratt, 76, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away at his home on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Formerly of Andover, Massachusetts. Ken spent most of his time with his family and overseeing the day to day operations of Reading Cycles, a business he owned for over 30 years. Ken is survived by his wife, Carole (Bartolo) Pratt of 33...
Elisabeth K. Crawford , 63, of Denver, passed away August 14, 2017.She was born June 6, 1954 in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Boring) Curley.She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Pennsylvania. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Colorado - Denver. Elisabeth was a Registered Nurse for...
Christel G. Jones, 82, of Highlands Ranch, passed away August 13, 2017. Chris began her life story on July 15, 1935 in Berlin, Germany. An unfortunate accident took the lives of her birth parents when she was an infant and she was adopted and raised by Ewald and Erna (Chableske) Von Wehlke. On March 1, 1956, she married Freddie Jones,...
Robert Dale Buck Sr., 86 of Westminster Co. went to be with the Lord on August 13th 2017 after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. He was born on November 18th, 1930 to Hattie and Leonard Buck. Robert, served in the Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean War until March 1952. He married Wanda Grimmett on May 25th 1952...
Dorothy M. Panter, 91, of Lakewood, passed away August 12, 2017.She was born August 30, 1925 in Kim, Colorado, the daughter of Samuel and Effie (Smith) Wright. She was a graduate of Kim High School. On August 27, 1951 she married Hal A. Panter in Raton, New Mexico. Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Billie (Jim) Cramer and Donna O'Moriarty;...
Luther Leonard "Bud" Mangus Jr., 90, of Aurora, passed away August 12, 2017.He was born September 22, 1926 in Kanorado, Kansas, the son of Luther and Elsie (Aurner) Mangus. On July 22, 1951 he married Carol Grimm, of Derby, Colorado. Luther is survived by his wife, Carol Mangus; two daughters, Sharon (Terry) Koprowicz and Nancy (Jarrett) Crowley; four grandchildren, Bret...
John Mason Thomson Jr., 74, of Denver, passed away August 11, 2017.He was born December 6, 1942 in Waseca, Minnesota, the son of John and Elaine (Rhode) Thomson. He attended University of Minnesota.John is survived by his son, Geoffrey Thomson; two grandchildren, Zoe Thomson and Ian Thomson; sister, Linda Sayther; two brothers, Glenn Thomson and Scott (Theresa) Thomson; and brother-in-law,...
Jacob Dincola, 33, of Denver, passed away August 11, 2017.He was born September 28, 1983 in Denver, Colorado, the son of John Gruner and Sandra (Dincola) Waxler.He received his GED and graduated from Denver Automotive and Diesel College. Jacob loved fast cars and motorcycles. He also flew airplanes. He was a thrill-seeker and loved to go fast. Jacob loved animals....
Paul E. Anderson, 94, of Aurora, passed away August 11, 2017.He was born July 22, 1923 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of Arvada High School, served in the Navy during World War II, retired from Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph company, and resided in Aurora, Colorado for many years.Paul is survived by his daughter, Mary Ellen (John) Chope;...
Bertha Ellen Hale, the kindest most loving mother, school teacher and friend was born on March 27, 1914. Having lived with such a big heart and tender soul, Bertha passed away at the age of 103 on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Born and raised in Agate, Colorado, Bertha's biggest joy would be loving and working with children.After only a couple...
Faustino L. GarciaBorn July 29, 1934, entered into the Gates of Heaven August 9, 2017. Preceded in death by his loving parents, Faustino and Elvira Garcia, one sister, Ruth Maes, one brother, George Garcia, two sons, Jerry and Leroy Garcia. Survived by his loving wife Emilia; children, Judy, Anthony and Susan; numerous grand and great grandchildren, two brothers, Richard and...
Phillip J. "Phil" Chavez, 65, of Littleton, passed away August 9, 2017.He was born June 25, 1952 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Alfonso and Susie (Salazar) Chavez. He was a graduate of North High School.Phil loved to fish and hunt. He loved to play dice. Phil was an avid Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos and Denver Nuggets fan. He will...
Beatrice M. Gallegos, 82, of Lakewood, passed away August 9, 2017.She was born January 29, 1935 in Folsom, New Mexico, the daughter of Estevan and Sofia (Muniz) Rael. Beatrice loved to play bingo, create jewelry, completing puzzle books and word searches. She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles. Beatrice would love to color in adult coloring books. Beatrice was an avid Colorado...
Ernest Gurrini passed away unexpectedly on August 8th 2017. He was born on April 18, 1951 in Aurora, Colorado to Angelo and Annie Gurrini. Annie preceded him in death.He is survived by his father Angelo Gurrini; daughter Erin (Justin) Lucero with 2 grandchildren, of East Lansing, MI; son Nathan (Heather) Gurrini with 3 grandchildren of Johnstown, CO; and his former...
Barbara Jean Egan, 71, of Aurora, passed away August 7, 2017.She was born December 18, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of James and Barbara (Thayer) Pillon. She was a graduate of Aurora Central High School. She married Patrick Egan, of Aurora, Colorado. Barbara is survived by two daughters, Vikki Campbell and Jamie Egan; two grandchildren, Sarah Egan and...
Jackie Willa Patterson, 88, of Aurora, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2017.She was born July 22, 1929 in Turkey, Texas, the daughter of Elbert and Altha (Johnson) Floyd. On November 25, 1964 she married Wesley Patterson, of Chicago, Illinois. Jackie is survived by two daughters, Deborah Keeton and Patricia Norris; two grandchildren, Ryan (Missy Novak) Keeton and...
Theresa was born in Denver to Carmela and Mike Allegretto June 4th, 1924. Theresa was one of five children. Josephine, (deceased) Pearl and Marylou, and Mike, (deceased). Theresa married Edward Iannacito in 1944. Theresa has two children, Dan, (deceased) and Steve. Theresa had three grand children, Kim, Tony and Effie; three great grand children, Conner, Brayden and Dante. Also survived...
Freddie Martinez Sr. "Sanders," 38, of Denver, passed away August 3, 2017.He was born February 22, 1979 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Fred and Kay (Duran) Martinez. He was a graduate of George Washington High School. He attended Metropolitan State University. Freddie is survived by four children, Freddie Jo-el Martinez, Jr., Mary Martinez, Janiah Martinez, and Sydney Holiday; parents,...
Dusty Rhoads, 87, of Aurora, passed away August 3, 2017.He was born July 13, 1930 in Reading, Pennsylvania, the son of Roy and Essie Rhoads. He was a graduate of Palmer High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He attended Pikes Peak Community College. On June 1, 1982 he married Nelda Murphy, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dusty is survived by his...
Gentri Grace Ruggiero, infant daughter of Nicholas "Nick" Ruggiero and Hannah Zielinski, passed away August 1, 2017.She was born July 29, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.Gentri is survived by her parents, Nicholas Ruggiero and Hannah Zielinski; sister, Etta Clark; two grandfathers, Patrick (Candice) Ruggiero and Jack (Donette Schmiedbauer) Zielinski; two grandmothers, Dianne (Terry) Werland and Connie Zielinski (Michael Sclafani); seven aunts,...