Obituaries

Iva Burnes Nitzsche

Iva Burnes Nitzsche

Dec 2, 2023

 

Iva Jewell Burns Nitzsche passed away on December 2, 2023, in Golden, Colorado.  Jewell, born in Blooming Grove, Texas, on April 24, 1930, was the second of nine children born to Elijah and Estelle Hickey Burns.  She married Val Gene Nitzsche in 1947 and they spent 62 years together before he passed in 2010. In 1956 Val and Jewell...

David Jonathan Elstun

David Jonathan Elstun

Nov 28, 2023

 

David Jonathan Elstun, also known as Amazing Dave, passed away on November 28, 2023, at the age of 70 in Littleton, Colorado. Born on November 3, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, David was a beloved magician and entertainer who delighted audiences of all ages for over 50 years.  In the 1980s, David was the house magician at the original Casa...

Lonna "Jody" Jo Braley

Lonna "Jody" Jo Braley

Nov 26, 2023

Lonna Jo (Jody) Braley went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2023 at home in Arvada, Colorado.

Born in Stevensville, Michigan on April 25, 1951, Jody graduated from the Christian Academy in Japan in 1970 and subsequently from Colorado Christian University with a B.S. in Human Resource Management in 2004.

She accompanied her parents, Leo and...

Michelle Lynn Miller

Michelle Lynn Miller

Nov 24, 2023

 

Michelle Lynn Miller (Dupont)born February 13, 1973, in Peoria Il. Passed away in her son’s home November 24, 2023 after a long battle with COPD. She was surrounded by people that loved her. Michelle took her last breath in the arms of her mother. She is survived by her children; Aaron Miller, Anthony Nguyen, Ashley Hernandez, and Andrew Hernandez....

Jean Opel

Jean Opel

Nov 24, 2023

Jean Opel, 89 years old, passed away peacefully in her home in Lakewood, Colorado on November 24, 2023. 

Jean Abernathy was born on July 28, 1934, in Montrose, Colorado and graduated from Central High School in Pueblo, Colorado.  Jean and Melvin were married on July 25, 1954, in Pueblo, Colorado.  After their marriage they resided in Portland, Oregon until they...

Kenji Yamada

Kenji Yamada

Nov 18, 2023

 

Kenji Yamada had a great life! His life was full of adventures all the way until his gas tank ran empty at the age of 78 in Colorado.

He enjoyed travelling around the world, fishing, skiing, golfing, making a lot of great friends anywhere and with anyone.

He is survived by 2 sons and 2 grand kids who will...

John Edward Puskas

John Edward Puskas

Nov 15, 2023

John Edward Puskas passed away on November 15, 2023  at his beautiful mountain log home that he built along with his wife in Conifer in 1977. He was born on May 6, 1949 in Hartford, Connecticut to Joseph and Eva (Krumm) Puskas.  He graduated from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas with a Computer Science degree.  He married Karen Ann...

Michael Allen Reinoehl

Michael Allen Reinoehl

Nov 13, 2023

 

Michael Allen Reinoehl

May 19, 1970 - November 13, 2023 

 

Our family would like to invite you to a Celebration of Life for our son Michael.

The out pour of love and prayers has overwhelmed us.  Michael was loved by so many but not as much as his family and God.

 

December 9, 2023 - 1:00p -...

Jason Alan Jumper

Jason Alan Jumper

Nov 7, 2023

 

Jason was born April 16, 1970 to Benny (Benjamin) and Jackie (Jacqueline Schandler) Jumper in Atwood, Kansas. 

The family lived in Hays for a short time when he was little.  During that time, Jason’s love for motorcycles started.  His Dad bought him his first motorcycle, a little Indian with training wheels.  The family moved back to Atwood in 1974...

James L. Sapp

James L. Sapp

Nov 7, 2023

 

James L. Sapp passed away on November 7, 2023 at the age of 80, in his adopted home state of Colorado. Jim had battled a few health issues over the last few years which slowed down his mobility, but not his dedication to his family, friends and volunteer organizations.

As a child, Jim grew up in Alexandria, VA and...

Robert P. Hockenberry

Robert P. Hockenberry

Nov 4, 2023

Robert (Bob) Paul Hockenberry, 68, passed away peacefully in his home in Pine, CO on November 4, 2023, with his wife by his side, along with Mount Evans Hospice.

He was born December 1, 1954, to Arthur Paul Gladys Jane (Peternel) Hockenberry.  In his early childhood, his family moved to Swift Lake near East Troy Wisconsin.  Bob spent his childhood...

Laura Mary Davies

Laura Mary Davies

Oct 24, 2023

Laura Mary Davies, born Laura Mary Briars on March 19, 1925, has left behind a legacy of kindness and happiness that will forever be remembered. Her passing on October 24, 2023, in Denver, Colorado marked the end of a life lived with an unparalleled zest for living. Laura was born in Sussex, United Kingdom, and it was there that she...

Anne Marie Gaffney

Anne Marie Gaffney

Oct 24, 2023

Anne Marie (Roehl) Gaffney born April 24, 1955 (68) in Minneapolis, MN. to John Roehl and Delia Pouliot passing peacefully October, 24 at home.

 

Anne was a free-spirited woman with a strong sense of adventure. She was one of ten children, proving tenacious and self-reliant. Anne graduated from Orono High School in Orono, MN. 1973 continuing on to The...

Carl Schranz IV

Carl Schranz IV

Oct 16, 2023

On the morning of October 16th 2023, Carl Schranz IV, passed away at the age of 87 in Arvada, Colorado.  Carl was born to Carl and Ethel Schranz on December 18th, 1935 in Denver, CO.  He had an older sister Carolynn and younger sister Judith. 

Carl attended North High School in Denver and graduated with the class of 1954.  North...

Michael Henry Mehmert

Michael Henry Mehmert

Oct 12, 2023

 

Michael “Mike” Henry Mehmert,

December 11th, 1947 - October 12th, 2023

It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Mike Henry Mehmert, 75, who passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2023, in Evergreen, Colorado surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Laura, two children, Brandon Mehmert and Kristin...

Debra Edith Patton (Frye)

Debra Edith Patton (Frye)

Oct 11, 2023

Debra Edith Patton (Frye), 64, of Buffalo Creek, Colorado went to be with her ancestors on October 11, 2023, at her daughter’s home.  Debra was born on March 27, 1960, in Big Cabin, Oklahoma to Bertha Josepine Dewey and Samuel Thomas Frye.

Debra is survived by Crystal Moles Patton & Scott Elledge of Buffalo Creek, Colorado, granddaughter, Haleigha Moles of...

Stephanie Anne Penney

Stephanie Anne Penney

Oct 11, 2023

Stephanie Anne Penney, devoted wife, loving mother and adoring grandmother slipped away silently and peacefully to be held in God’s hands on October 11th, 2023 in the presence of her immediate family in Evergreen, Colorado. Stephanie fought Parkinson’s disease for the last several years, but the disease finally took her from her loving husband, family and friends.

Stephanie was born...

Douglas Wayne Hutaff

Douglas Wayne Hutaff

Oct 10, 2023

 

Douglas Wayne Hutaff, 82, passed away in October 2023. 

 

Douglas was born in Alameda, California in 1941 and completed his early school years in California before moving with his family to Oahu, Hawaii. His favorite memory was swimming to Nā Mokulua from Lanikai Beach. Douglas returned to California and attended Campbell High School before graduating from Del Mar...

Raleigh LaBiche Kern

Raleigh LaBiche Kern

Oct 10, 2023

Raleigh Kern, of Fairplay, CO, passed away October  10, 2023, at the age of 36. Raleigh was born in Fresno, CA and raised in Broomfield, CO.  Her love of animals was evident from an early age, and she graduated from LSU where she received a BS in Animal Sciences. She loved Louisiana (and the Saints) and lived in Baton Rouge...

Jeanette Ellen Davis

Jeanette Ellen Davis

Oct 10, 2023

 

Jeanette Ellen Davis, 73, resident of Lakewood, Colorado.  Jeanette passed away in her sleep on 10/10/2023 in Evergreen, Colorado.  She got a bachelor's degrees in nursing for Metro State College.  After graduating she then took a job at Children’s Hospital in the Pediatric Oncology department for over 37 years.  She enjoyed travelling, fishing, and loved the beach.  She married...