Obituaries

Richard O. Ortiz

Richard O. Ortiz

Mar 16, 2017

Richard Oney Ortiz , 80, of Westminster, passed away March 16, 2017.He was born October 6, 1936 in Trinidad, Colorado, the son of Onesimo and Raffilita (Madrid) Ortiz. Richard is survived by his daughter, Linda Esquibel, two sons, Edward K. Ortiz and Richard O. Ortiz, Jr.; nine grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. To share a memory of Richard or...

Mary Shepperd

Mary Shepperd

Mar 15, 2017

Mary J. Shepperd , 82, of Lakewood, passed away March 15, 2017.She was born August 9, 1934 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, the daughter of Manuel and Benita (Velasques) Martinez. Mary was a faithful member of Trinity Christian Fellowship in Northglenn. Faith in Jesus Christ was most important to Mary. She also ministered to people even at the end of...

Patricia Mary Gregory

Patricia Mary Gregory

Mar 14, 2017

Patricia Mary Higgins GregoryPatricia was born July 13, 1938 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York. She was the baby in the family.Before her was her brother Davie and her sisters, Rosemary, Helen and Ann.She was the daughter of Michael and Rose Higgins, who came to America from Scotland and Ireland.Patricia was the beloved mother of five sons, Michael (deceased), Robert, Jeffrey,...

David Anthony Coco

David Anthony Coco

Mar 12, 2017

David Anthony CocoMarch 16, 1949 – March 12, 2017Dave passed away in the early morning of March 12th, survived by his wife Louise Ortega, his children Beverly Powell & Edward Garcia and their spouses, his step-children Felicia Cordova and her spouse Joe Cordova, Sherrie Ortega-Rivota and her spouse Antonio Rivota, his sister Dolly Roybal, several grand-children, great grand-children, numerous nieces...

Patricia Mills

Patricia Mills

Mar 11, 2017

Patricia Mills, 81, of Aurora, passed away March 11, 2017.She was born March 14, 1935 in Illinois, the daughter of Bernard and Mary Gugerty. She was a graduate of Ohio Illinois High School. On September 19, 1968 she married Dean Mills, of Indiana. Patricia is survived by her husband, Dean Mills; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Mills and Terri Duckworth; grandson,...

Gerald M. Lester

Gerald M. Lester

Mar 11, 2017

Gerald M. Lester, 74, of Aurora, passed away March 12, 2017.He was born June 5, 1942 in Durango, Colorado, the son of Vincil and Kathleen (Baggot) Lester. He was a graduate of Montezuma County High School and Adams State College. On October 5, 1968 he married Victoria Lane, of Aurora, Colorado. Gerald is survived by his wife, Victoria Lester; two...

Dale E. Lashnits

Dale E. Lashnits

Mar 11, 2017

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Vincent Murphy

Vincent Murphy

Mar 11, 2017

Vincent Murphy, 71, of Aurora, passed away March 11, 2017.He was born April 21, 1945 in Staten Island, New York, the son of Vincent and Lucille (Rokicki) Murphy. He was a graduate of St. Peter's High School in Staten Island, NY. He attended Manhattan College. On October 12, 1968, he married Judith Schley. Vincent is survived by his Loving Wife...

Benny M. Gothard

Benny M. Gothard

Mar 10, 2017

Benny Gothard, age 70, of Portland, Oregon, raised in Humble, TX, passed away on March 10, 2017. Benny was the beloved husband of 41 years to Carolyn Hope, loving dad to sons Mat and David and adoring Gramps and Papa of Ellie, Parker, Brooke, Addison, Brecken and Caden.He is survived by his mother Clara; 2 sisters, Peggy and Betty; 4...

Sharon Mary Lather

Sharon Mary Lather

Mar 9, 2017

Sharon Mary Lather, 67, of Aurora, passed away March 9, 2017.She was born August 31, 1949 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gerald and Helen (Campfield) Swenson. On January 24, 1969 she married Donald Lather, of Long Island, New York. Sharon is survived by her husband, Donald Lather; three children, Michael (Emma Tripolsky) Lather, Daniel (Jessica) Lather, and Nikki (Nathan...

Bille Frances Freeland

Bille Frances Freeland

Mar 9, 2017

Billie Freeland passed away on March 9, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born in Petersburg, TX, September 27, 1942. Billie was preceded in death by her loving husband Herbie; daughter Robin; parents Lela and Levi Stewart; brothers, LD, Charles, Tim, Doug, and Buddy Stewart; sisters, Laverne "Sister" Stout, and Dolly Gartin.She is survived by her daughters; Renee McQuinn...

Ralph Theodore Lilly

Ralph Theodore Lilly

Mar 9, 2017

Ralph Theodore Lilly, 70, of Aurora, passed away March 9, 2017.He was born January 11, 1947 in McNary, Arizona, the son of Ralph and Juanita (Patterson) Lilly. He was a graduate of Belen High School. On June 24, 1969 he married Carma Lilly, of Kermit, Texas. Ted is survived by his wife, Carma Lilly; two daughters, Katrina Lilly and Tammy...

Helen Pett Lay

Helen Pett Lay

Mar 8, 2017

Helen Pett, 93, of Lakewood, passed away March 8, 2017.She was born June 15, 1923 in American Fork, Utah, the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Steele) Pett. She was a graduate of American Fork High School. She graduated from Stevens-Henager College with a Business Degree. She was married to Frank Lay of Salt Lake City. Helen was a faithful member...

Beckie Davenport

Beckie Davenport

Mar 7, 2017

Beckie Jo Davenport, 56, of Aurora, passed away March 7, 2017. She was born April 5, 1960 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Earl and Bonnie (Crabdree) Short. She was a graduate of Gateway High School. Beckie is survived by her parents, Earl (B.J.) Short and Bonnie Short-Taylor; children, Matthew (Savannah) Bryan and Brittany (Chris) Wilhelm; three grandchildren, Alexander...

Karen Kay Zayaz

Karen Kay Zayaz

Mar 6, 2017

Karen Kay Zayaz, 77, of Littleton, passed away March 6, 2017.She was born October 8, 1939 in Loup City, Nebraska, the daughter of Wilbur and Marie (Campbell) Gard. She was a graduate of Ansley High School, Hastings College and University of Northern Colorado. On June 16, 1963 she married Jack Zayaz, of Jenner, Pennsylvania. Karen is survived by her son...

Nellie Clare Schroeder

Nellie Clare Schroeder

Mar 6, 2017

Nellie Clare Schroeder, 100, of Aurora, passed away March 6, 2017.She was born February 23, 1917 in Eccles, West Virginia, the daughter of Charles and Orlena (Brooks) Perdue. On August 14, 1943 she married Melvin Schroeder, of Clinton, Iowa. Nellie is survived by her children, Dale (Sandi) Schroeder, Linda (Dan) McPhedron, and David (Linda) Schroeder; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four...

Terry Madison Gent Jr.

Terry Madison Gent Jr.

Mar 6, 2017

Terry Madison Gent Jr., 73, of Aurora, passed away March 6, 2017.He was born May 30, 1943 in Farragut, Idaho, the son of Terry and Laidee Anne(Audet) Gent. He was a graduate of John R. Rogers High School. On January 17, 1998 he married Tyra Gent, of Aurora, Colorado. Terry is survived by his wife, Tyra Gent; four children, Kathryn...

William Grego Jr.

William Grego Jr.

Mar 6, 2017

William Grego Jr., 72, of Arvada, passed away March 6, 2017.He was born October 17, 1944 in Huntington, New York, the son of William and Wanda (Iwasko) Grego. He was a graduate of Huntington High School. William liked to work around the house and tinker. He loved to embroider sweaters, shirts and place mats. William liked to attend plays. Above...

Donald Burke Petersen

Donald Burke Petersen

Mar 5, 2017

Donald Burke Petersen, 68, born November 23, 1948 in Blair, Nebraska. Passed away March 4, 2017 of natural causes. He is survived by his wife Barbara of 32 Years; daughter Jamie and grandsons; sister Susan Sparks; nieces, nephews and a number of cousins in Colorado, Nebraska and California. He is preceded in death by parents Bud and Vi Petersen; all...

Fred Burleson Fletcher, Jr.

Fred Burleson Fletcher, Jr.

Mar 4, 2017

Fred Burleson Fletcher, Jr. was born on August 26, 1940 to Fred Burleson Fletcher and Alta (Bobbie) Mae McCool in Denver.Fred grew up in the Lakewood area and graduated from Lakewood High School. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering at the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo. That is where he met his wife, Jo Lynn Jones. They were...

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