Mrs. Vada Mae Burns nee Jones, a lifelong resident of La Junta, CO. died at The Denver Hospice in Denver, CO. on August 22, 2014.She died surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly.Ms. Jones was born in Garland, Arkansas and spent the vast majority of her life in La Junta. She was a Registered Nurse who spent most...
Thomas R. Overton "Tom" was born on May 8, 1918 in Denver, CO and passed away August 22, 2014. He was raised in Denver and attended Denver Public Schools, graduating from North High School. At age 18 he went to work for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company starting at the bottom, literally, working on the underground crew digging ditches....
Mr. Christopher John Trujillo, born January 2, 1966, died August 21, 2014. He resided most of his life in Denver, Colorado.Chris worked primarily as a painter and subsequently a Hazardous Materials Decontamination specialist. He was preceded in death by his father Manuel Trujillo Jr. and brother George.He is survived by his daughter Kristen, his son, Christopher Jr. and his mother,...
Shannon Deanne Howell, 35, of Commerce City, passed away Thursday August 21, 2014. She was born to Bill and Julie Howell, August 30, 1978. Shannon Graduated from Adams City High School in 1996. On February 27, 1999 Shannon was blessed with her son Darien Joseph Howell. Shannon worked in the real estate business for most of her working career. Shannon...
HICKS, ERNEST1936-2014Passed away August 20, 2014. He is survived by his brother, Edward Hicks (Alice)of Venice, Florida, children, Carol Hicks and Steven Hicks of Aurora. He served in the Navy from 1953 to 1957. Ernest moved to Denver in 1968 to persue a career in aviation.A Military service will be held Friday, August 29, 2014, 9:15 AM, Staging area"C" at...
Anna Luise Margarete Samborski, 86, of Thornton, passed away August 18, 2014 in Thornton, Colorado. Visitation will be held at Newcomers Funeral Home & Crematory in Lakewood, Colorado on August 27, 2014 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am. Funeral service will be held at Newcomers Funeral Home & Crematory on August 27, 2014 at 10:30 am with Don Storm officiating....
Leonard E. Olson, 93, of Westminster. Passed away August 18, 2014. Husband of the late Dorothy S. Olson. Father of Lynn (Edward) Olson-Valerio and Dennis P. Olson. Grandfather of Dana (Robert), Tim and Daniel. Great Grandfather of Jordan and Kalob.Viewing, Monday, August 25 from 4PM to 8PM; Services, Tuesday, August 26 11:00AM both at Newcomer West Metro Chapel. Rev. Mike...
"Wild Bill"William Lawrence Hedberg, born June 20, 1928 in Osceola, Nebraska. Passed away August 18, 2014 in Wheatridge, Colorado. He is survived by loving family and friends. Graveside service at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80235 on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 11am in Staging Area A. Reception to follow at American Legion Post 178,...
Mary Margaret Williams (April 11, 1931-August 18, 2014)Mary Margaret Williams, daughter of Timothy McCarthy and Esther Swords, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2014 at 2:44 PM at Aurora South Hospital. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 11, 1931, Mary was 83 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Williams, her sister, Norene Mulcahy, and...
Lora Lynn Bronken, 55 of Thornton, Colorado passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. She passed away after a 10 year battle with breast cancer. She was born to Roy and Nancy Bronken in Highland Park, Illinois and grew up in Northbrook, Illinois. She graduated from Glenbrook North High School in 1976. And she received her BS of...
Mary Katherine Trujillo, 85, of Littleton, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014.She was born August 11, 1929 in Trinidad, Colorado. She married Ben Trujillo, of Littleton, Colorado. Mary is survived by Daughter, Paula K.(Dan) Groeger; Son, Donald Trujillo; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by Husband, Ben Trujillo Jr.; and Son, James Lee Trujillo....
Jimmie Fulton Gibson, son of late father Herman Gibson and step-mother Goldie Gibson, died on August 15, 2014 after battling cancer. Known to many as Jim "Hoot" Gibson, he is survived by loving family and friends. "Hoot" grew up in Christopher, Kentucky. He joined the service and served his Country honorably and proudly for 28 years. A veteran of the...
Delores Louise WynkoopDaughter of Oral Curtis "Joe" and Lela Ethel OwensBorn March 28, 1930 in Manter, KansasDied August 15, 2014 in Centennial, ColoradoShe was 84Delores moved with her family to the Western Slope of Colorado in about 1934 when they moved from Kansas to escape the dust bowl situation. She lived in and around the Fruita area until she was...
Alberta Myrle Larimer ~ 1946-2014Alberta (Berta) M. Larimer, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully August 14, 2014 with family by her side. Alberta was born December 21, 1946 in Denver, Colorado. Alberta and her husband Jerry were married 45 Years and resided and raised their children in Aurora, Colorado. She is survived by her loving husband Jerry Larimer;...
Daniel is survived by his Nieces and Nephews; Theresa, Carolyn, JoAnn, Susan, Barbara, Willie, Jr., Daniel, W.C., Lynda, Polly, Richard, Danny, Barbara, Robert, Clara and Rhonda and a host of other Great-Nephews and Great-Nieces.Daniel was preceded in death by his Father, Richard Smith, Mother, Clara Smith, Brothers; Richard Smith, James Smith, Willie Smith and Walter Smith.Daniel was born on January...
Iona Inez Cayton, 60, of Bennett, passed away, August 12th, 2014.She was born to Maurice Bryan and Cordelilia Iona Frauhaufer, February 16, 1954 in Denver. She was married to David Cayton in 1996.She is survived by husband, David Cayton; son, John R. Lund II; and seven grandchildren: Charlie, Michelle, Luke, Amber, Sydnee, Guenon, Moyah, Maniainam, and Gian-Ivan.In lieu of flowers,...
Trudee DeKay White, 63, of Aurora, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014.She was born to the late Melvin and Waynette DeKay, February 23, 1951, in Hanford, CA. Trudee graduated from North Torrance High School in 1969 and received a Masters of Divinity from United Graduate College and Seminary in 2008. She married Willie White in 1975 and they lived together...
Lt. Colonel James Virgil Merritt (8/16/1923 – 08/11/2014), better known to his friends and family as "Joe," was a dedicated and loving husband to his wife Rachael (1926-2007) and father to his three children: Lisa, Steve and Stacey (1956-1989). Joe was born and raised in rural Ozark, Alabama during the depression era and became head of the debate team, was...