Gail Hisayo Carlstead passed away and entered eternity January 30, 2016. Born, and known in her early life as Gail Kaya in Honolulu, Hawai'i in 1953, she expressed her lifelong love of the Islands and the ocean in sunny and breezy poetry: I will remember -- the fragrance of open Ocean and pure Air, And the magical sounds I never...
Christina Louise Brungardt, 34, of Denver Colorado, went to heaven on the wings of angles, Saturday, January 30th at 7am. She waited for one more sunrise, before taking her last breath. She lost her battle to complications of cerebral palsy.She was born, September 14, 1981 to Michael and Teresa Brungardt after a long and difficult labor. She attended the Cerebral...
Elizabeth Lemke, 70, of Lakewood, passed away January 28, 2016.She was born August 8, 1945 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of John and Agnes (Nelson) Macy. She was a graduate of Denver Lutheran High School. On April 10, 1964, she married Hubert Lemke.Elizabeth enjoyed crocheting, sewing, knitting and reading. She also enjoyed playing golf when she was able. Elizabeth enjoyed...
Don Anthony Storti passed away on January 27th, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Storti, and his two children Daniel and Jack Storti. He was born on August 24th, 1962 to Richard and Sharon Storti. He has two brothers, Rick and Mark Storti, whom he loved dearly. Don is also survived by his three nieces: Anna, Olivia, and...
Bonnie Stafford of Denver, Colorado and Ozark, Alabama died peacefully the morning of Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was surrounded by her family, and as she passed the sun rose above the mountains that were her childhood home.That childhood home was made joyous by Beverly, Barbara, and Bob, who did double duty as both siblings and playmates. They explored the...
Della Catherine Jones Boyle, 85, known to many as Cathie, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by her family on January 26, 2016 in Greenwood Village, CO. She was born November 24, 1930 in Bountiful, Utah to Millard Lawrence Jones, Sr. and Catherine Lucy Bangerter Moss Jones. Her family moved to Portland, Oregon in 1935, returning to Bountiful in 1942....
Cristopher Jacob Brack was born May 19, 1988, in Aurora, Colorado.He attended William-Smith High School and graduated in 2007, but not before also graduating from Picken's Technical College, in 2006.On December 1st, 2008 he was reborn after a successful heart transplant.Never taking for granted his second chance at life, he became an avid member of the Chive Charities Organization. His...
Frank Joseph Kilgour, 47, of Aurora, passed away January 25, 2016.He was born August 20, 1968 in Denver, Colorado, the son of William and Katherine (Langa) Kilgour. He was a graduate of Hinkley High School. He traveled the world and lived his own adventures. Frank never met a stranger who didn't become his friend.Frank is survived by his father and...
Naomi L. Thomas75, of Watkins, Colorado. Passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 in Denver, CO. She was born to parents Lloyd and Juanita Harger on June 11, 1940 in Denver, CO. Naomi is survived by her loving daughters Renessa (Billie Jon) Reed of Agate, CO and Ellissa Thomas of Parker, CO; mother Juanita Schipper of Lakewood, CO; 4 grandchildren; 6...
Marie F. Gibson, 58, of Aurora, passed away January 25, 2016.Born November 29, 1957 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of W. Russell and Mary (Milder) Gibson. Marie graduated from Englewood High School and the University of Northern Colorado. Marie is survived by her wife of 35 years, Julie Clark; father, W. Russell Gibson; two sisters, Eileen (Jerry) Krom and Nancy...
Mary Sharon Smith , 63, of Denver, passed away January 25, 2016.She was born April 17, 1952 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of James and Evelyn (Smith) Smith. Mary loved needlepoint, making many beautiful creations over the years. She was most proud of the fact that she was one of 12 children and was the oldest sister and second-oldest child...
Julia C. Vigil, 77, of Denver, passed away January 25, 2016.She was born June 3, 1938 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Julian and Ramona (Gonzales) Atencio. She married Joseph Vigil in 1958. Julia was a long time member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church.Julia was an artist who enjoyed drawing. She collected Indian artifacts. Above all, Julia enjoyed...
Jack T. Harrow, 77, of Denver, passed away January 24, 2016.He was born October 25, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Jack and Dorothy (Waldron) Harrow. He was a graduate of Central High School in Omaha. He attended Hastings College & Southern Oregon University.Jack is survived by his daughter, Lauryn Harrow; Esther Harrow; brothers, Richard Harrow and Michael Harrow....
Kenneth Francis Conklin , 83, of Denver, passed away January 22, 2016.He was born July 10, 1932 in Kewanee, Illinois, the son of Casper and Martha (Dergins) Conklin. He was a graduate of High School. He graduated with his Bachelors Degree from St. Ambrose College. On April 18, 1953, he married Mary GareisKen was involved in the Optimist Club for...
Erin Shawn Rinker, 53, of Aurora, passed away January 21, 2016.He was born April 1, 1962 in Tacoma, Washington, the son of Donald and Gloria (Phillips) Rinker. Erin is survived by his son, Andrew Peoples; mother, Gloria Rinker; two brothers, Patrick and Daniel Rinker; two sisters, Yvette (Theodore Denisuk) Mason and Denise (Ernest) Burgess; one granddaughter, Lady Cerenity Peoples. He...
The Lord's PrayerOur Father, which art in heaven,hallowed be thy Name.Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The...
Martha Lee Gallardo , 87, of Lakewood, passed away January 21, 2016.She was born December 25, 1928 in Trinidad, Colorado, the daughter of Joe and Darcina (Garcia) Archuleta. She was married to Frank Gallardo for 63 years before his passing in 2012.Martha is survived by Four children, Barbara (Robert "Bob") Quiroz; Frank E. (Phyllis) Gallardo, Richard W. (Lizanne M.) Gallardo...
Charles Randall Follmer born August 12, 1959 in Cleveland, OH and sadly passed away on January 21, 2016 in his home in Aurora, Co. Charles (Randy) was the spouse of Gloria J. Follmer, father to Megan, Alyssa and Christopher. Loving grandfather to Juliana Oliver. Son of Charles Follmer and Judith Stepp; step-mother Ruth Follmer. Brother to Tracey Dobbins, Cherie Haught,...
Patricia (Pat) Sherman, 76 passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at her home in Littleton, Colorado.Pat is survived by her four children: David McMahon of Franktown, CO., Sharon (Larry) Gurule of Fleming Island, FL., Kellie McMahon of Denver, CO., and Michelle (Tim) Wright of Watkins, CO. Four Grandchildren: Beau Wright, Alecsandria Gurule, Tylor McMahon and Dylan Wright. Brother: Chuck (Norma)...
Arthur Joseph BalakierAugust 26, 1945 - January 20, 2016Arthur Joseph Balakier - aka A.J., "Stretch", or even Mr. B - left this physical world and took his talents to eternal life on January 20, 2016.Originally hailing from Bridgeport, CT, A.J. blazed a raucous trail of fun, food and cigarette smoke across the country before he passed at the age of...