Grace M. Collings, 85, passed away September 3, 2002. Survived by her husband of 67 years, Ray A. Collings, daughter Patricia Collings, son Ray J. Collings, brother John O. McDonnell, numerous grand-children, great grand-children, and nieces and nephews. Memorial services Saturday, 10am, at New Life Fellowship (Judson Baptist) Church, 2707 W. Mississippi Ave., Denver.

The last thing Lucile clearly said to her son, was "I love you too, Honey." on August 12, 2002. This memory has been a comfort to me as I sat here almost daily as she slowly slipped more and more into her long and well deserved sleep. For she had done well by her kids, instilled a reverence for truth,...

Oleg G. Zawadowych, 74, of Denver; loving father of Marko and Natalia; grandfather of Natasha. He was a mechanical engineer at Gates, Martin Marietta, Honeywell, and Stearns-Rogers. He was one of the founders of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Denver. Visitation Friday from 3-8 P.M. with Memorial Service at 6 P.M. Funeral Service Saturday 11 A.M., all services at Newcomer...

Deborah A. Zekany, age 69 of Denver, passed away August 26,2002. She is survived by her sister Irene Samuelson, sons Jim, Joe and Jay and grand daughter Carley. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, 2:00pm, Newcomer Family Mortuary Chapel.

Roy Lesslie Wahl, Jr., 80, of Lakewood; passed away on August 29, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Dottie), daughters Trudy Mitchell, Barbara Wahl, Janice Ivory, 8 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandaughter. Preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Betty Jane Oler Wahl, brother George and sister Betty Wassberg. Memorial Service Wednesday, 10 A.M. at Newcomer Family...

Mark A. Thrane, 49, passed away August 29, 2002 in Aurora, Colorado.He is survived by his wife Jackie,sons Troy(Angela),Jeremy(Tina),Matthew(Kimberly),Chad,grandchildren Dominick,Alexandria and Kayla,his parents Charles and Phyllis,sisters Charlene Daluge,Cheryl Robertson,Karna Bjerke and Cynthia Fossan, many aunts,uncles ,nephews and nieces and a large Church Family. Visitation Monday, September 2, 2002 from 1-2pm and Services at 2pm, both at New Hope Community Church,...

Joe Miyamoto, 78, of Arvada, passed away on August 27, 2002. Survived by his wife Irene, son Joe Jr.(Marion), daughter Julie A. Markham, grandsons Ryan and Evan Miyamoto. Also survived by sisters Mabel Takimoto, Lil Matsuda, Amy Kimura and brother Jerry. Memorial Service Friday, 5:00 PM at Newcomer Family Chapel; inurnment, Tues., 10 AM, Ft. Logan Nat'l Cemetery,

James R. Byrd, was born to William R. and Selena Chapman Byrd, in Huntington, West Virginia on February 4,1930, and passed away on August 26,2002 at the age of 72.He attended Marshall College in West Virginia and lettered in track on the cross country team. He served his country with distinction in the U.S. Navy overseas during the Korean War.After...

Pedro Marquez, 80, passed away August 24, 2002. He is survived by his sons, Salvador Marquez, Fred Baca Jr., Leroy Baca, and Steve Baca, daughters, Frances Zambrano, Lorraine Vigil, and Esther Maes, brothers Jesus Marquez, and Jose Marquez, also numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pedro was pre-deceased by his wife Ramona and one son, Paul Baca. Visitation Wednesday, 4-8pm, Prayer...

Kenneth A. Pearson, age 76 of Wheat Ridge, passed away August 21,2002. Graveside service 10:00am Tuesday, at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Staging area "B".

Esther Madaline Urich, 93, born Oct. 8, 1908 in Longmont and passed away Aug. 20,2002 at Lutheran Med. Center. Survived by Grandson Mark Allan Urich of Arvada, two brothers Henry (Lydia) Schmidt of Loveland and Elmer Schmidt of Arvada, numerous nephews and nieces. Husband George Urich, Jr. and son Allan Ray Urich, brothers Jacob and Sam Schmidt, sister Dorothy Knudson...

Lee D. Ochsner, 76, of Lakewood; husband of Gladys. Survived by his wife, two children, Steven L. Ochsner and Leslie F. (William) Newland, and grandchildren Melissa L. and Jennifer S. Ochsner; also survived by brothers Harold, John, and Winston Ochsner. Preceded in death by brother Bernel Ochsner. Visitation: Sunday, 2-6 PM; Funeral Service: Monday, 1 PM, both at Newcomer Family...

Clayton J. Black, died August 12,2002. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, daughter, Laurissa, Black, step-son, William Herman and step-daughter, Chrissy Herman, his son, Cory daughter, Nicole and grandson, Landon, his mother, Frances Wineinger, sister, Karen Owens and his brother, Cary Wineinger. A Memorial service will be held August 31, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. at Wheat Ridge Congregational United...

In precious memory of Betty Jean Sterger, born October 19,1934, died August 18,2002. She contracted Polio on her lst birthday, lived her entire life with her mother Elizabeth,father Emanuel(deceased), sister Cheryl, brother Gary and sister in law Jennifer, niece and nephews Shea, Justin and Kevin. She wanted for nothing, appreciated everything, loved everyone. God rest her sweet soul.

Belle Powers, 87 of Wheat Ridge, died August 18,2002. She is survived by her son Michael(Janette)Powers, her daughter Rosemary(Kenneth) Vendena, 5 grandsons, 2 great grandsons, and 8 brothers and sisters. Visiting hours Thurs. 6-8pm, with services Friday 10:00am at Newcomer Family Mortuary Chapel.Private burial at Ft. Logan Nat. Cemetery.Memorial contributions can be made to the Co. Multiple Sclerosis Assn. 700...

Dese R. Weeks, age 81 of Wheat Ridge. She was united in marriage to Herman Arthur Weeks, June 25,1948. He preceeded her in death in l990. She is survived by her daughters Susan(Tom) Kocyba and Nancy Weeks. Also surviving is her sister Angeline Groke, sister in law Beverly(Dick) Nix and ten neices and nephews. Born January 4, 1921 in Gary,...

Barbara Ann Alba, 43, passed away August 14, 2002. She is survived by her husband Andres, sons Andres Alba, Jr., and Ricardo Alba, daughter Alicia Alba, mother Patricia Costa, brother Patrick Costa, sister Marcia Wease, also 5 grandchildren, Angelica, Sara, Adriana, Nicholas, and Antoinette. Visitation Sunday, 2-8pm, Services Monday 1pm, both at Newcomer Family Mortuary.

Russell E. Smith, 80, of Denver. Survived by daughter Bonnie (Terry) Burch and son Dale R. Smith, grandchildren Mark and Doug Walker and Darcy and Stacy Smith, and 3 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers Francis Overbaugh, Tom, Raymond, Paul and William Smith and sister Eileen Bradley. Preceded in death by his wife Lorraine M. Smith, and brother Richard Smith. Retired...

Beloved mother of Daniel Sr, Ralph, Anthony(Tony) Vickie,Sylvester(Solie) Jr. and Liz,daughters in law Sandy, Karen, Darlene,Antonette and son in law Tim. Also surviving are ten grand-children,six and one-half great-grandchildren husband Silver her sisters Gloria Salazar and Mary Ann Martinez,nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held Friday, 10:00am, Newcomer Family Mortuary Chapel.

Clifford L. Downing, age 78 of Wheat Ridge, passed away peacefully August 12,2002. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Donna, children Joyce Downing Kopatich(Marty), Steve Johnson(Fran), Ralph Downing(Jo),Gary Downing(Faye),CalaLea Tholen(Vince), Christine Mitchell(Tim),numerous grand-children and one great-grand-daughter Vivian Tholen. Also surviving is his brother James C.(Mary) Downing. Funeral services Friday, 2:00pm, Newcomer Family Mortuary Chapel.