Karen Marie Musich Hodge
Jan 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of Karen Marie Musich Hodge, beloved daughter, sister, wife, aunt and friend. Karen entered her eternal rest at the age of 59 on January 21, 2025. Karen was born on November 9, 1965 in Aurora, Illinois and moved with her family to Lakewood, Colorado. Karen lived out the rest of her...
Susan (Sue) Joy Warfield
Jan 21, 2025
Susan (Sue) Joy Warfield passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025 at her home in Commerce City, Colorado. Sue was born November 10, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sue was 2 years old when her family moved to California. In 1964 the family moved to Fullerton, California where Sue spend many wonderful years.
She is survived by her husband, Normand (Norm)...
Robert Russell Strunk
Jan 21, 2025
Dr. Robert R. Strunk, 92, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado. Born on October 4, 1932, in Cumberland, Wisconsin, to Russell and Laura Strunk, Bob was raised in Spooner, Wisconsin, where he developed a deep love for the outdoors and the sense of community that would stay with him throughout his life.
Bob attended the University of Minnesota...
Zane Peter Gardulski Jr.
Jan 21, 2025
Zane Peter Gardulski Jr.
May 29, 1948–January 21, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Zane Peter Gardulski Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, on January 21, 2025, at 76. Born on May 29, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Zane made Colorado his home in 1980, where he built a life filled with love, hard work, and passion.
Zane shared...
Karen Kay Snowbarger
Jan 19, 2025
Karen Kay Snowbarger, of Westminster, Colorado, died January 19, at Longmont United Hospital under hospice care. She passed away peacefully. She was 82 years old and lived life her way. Karen was a mother, sister, aunt and great-aunt. She also had two fur grandkids, Giz and Dixie.
She was born as World War II started to Eldon and Koy (Thomas) Snowbarger...
Ellen Bouck Kuhn
Jan 19, 2025
Ellen Bouck Kuhn was born Ellen Christine Bouck in Albany, New York on February 25, 1931. She grew up in Schoharie, New York, and had one sibling eleven years her senior. Her brother Elliott Fraser Bouck was a pilot in WWII, and lived to be 99 years old. When she was 17, she went to Purdue University and met her...
Gregory Ralph Mueller
Jan 19, 2025
Gregory Ralph Mueller, 70, passed away from natural causes in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on Sunday, January 19th. Born on December 23, 1954, in Warren, Ohio, to Wil and Inge Mueller, the family lived in Toledo, Ohio and relocated to Denver when he was in elementary school. Greg attended St. Francis Catholic high school, where he formed lifelong friendships. Greg was...
Mark Andrew Martinez
Jan 12, 2025
Mark Andrew Martinez of Lower San Pedro passed away at his home on his birthday, January 12, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
He is preceded in death by his father Jose Celso Martinez, his maternal grandparents Bersabe Montoya de Abeyta and Alfredo Abeyta of San Pedro; paternal grandparents Antonio Martinez and Margarita Martinez of El Guique, NM.
He is survived by his...
Reidar Alvestad
Jan 11, 2025
Reidar “Ray” Alvestad, 77, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on January 11, 2025, after a seven-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Reidar was born on May 27, 1947, in Haugesund, Norway, to the late Alf B. Alvestad and Martha Nilsen Alvestad. He immigrated to the United States in 1954 with his family, crossing the Atlantic aboard the Stavangerfjord before arriving at Ellis...
Virginia "Ginger" Stephen
Jan 9, 2025
Ginger was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, companion to Ron, and friend, whose love and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her.
Ginger was born and raised in Haden, Colorado, before moving to the Denver area. Throughout her career, she devoted many years to driving for public transportation, a role she took great pride in. Ginger was an exceptionally...
Bernard Albert Gardetto, Jr.
Jan 7, 2025
Bernard A. (“Bernie”) Gardetto, Jr., 89, passed peacefully in his home in January surrounded by his loved ones.
Bernie was born in 1935 and he grew up in Newton, Massachusetts. The house on Mill Street was the scene of many wonderful and hilarious stories of his mother Connie and her three boys, Albert, Bernard, and Stephen. He went to local schools...
Keith Thomas Vigil
Jan 6, 2025
Beloved Keith Thomas Vigil, born 24 November 1976 to Nora Kathleen Widhalm and Thomas Leroy Vigil, made his Journey to join his father, his sister, Jessica, and his Ancestors on January 6, 2025. Keith had an amazing zest for life. He always had a smile to share and a laugh that could brighten any day. He loved Pow-wows and all...
Jack Ballon
Jan 5, 2025
Dear friends and family,It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack Ballon, who passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at the age of 95.Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 29, 1929, Jack graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and served in the US Army during the Korean War.Jack was a successful real estate broker and...
Anthony John Montoya
Jan 4, 2025
Anthony John Montoya, lovingly known as “Juan Antonio,” passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, in Rio Rancho, NM, at the age of 71. Born on May 21, 1953, in Jaroso, Colorado, Anthony lived a life defined by devotion to his family, service to his country, and unwavering kindness to all.
Anthony is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years,...
Marvin E. Wallace III
Jan 4, 2025
Marvin Elmer Wallace III, born on December 28, 1941, in Vandalia, Illinois, journeyed home to be with Jesus on January 4, 2025. We will celebrate his wonderful life on Saturday, January 18th at noon at Leatherwood-Asbury Church located at 2912 Leatherwood Rd. Stewart, TN 37175. He was the son of Marvin Elmer Wallace II and Mary Fredricka Bahney Wallace. Marvin...
Shirley Ann Brunton
Jan 3, 2025
February 25, 1950 - January 3, 2025
Shirley Ann Brunton, age 74, of Old Hickory, passed away on January 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 25, 1950, in Oklahoma, Shirley was the beloved wife of Robert F. Brunton for 47 wonderful years. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Shirley was a devoted...
Gary William Renken
Jan 2, 2025
We bid farewell to our father, Gary William Renken, who departed from this world on January 2nd 2025, at the age of 75. A pillar of strength and a beacon of love his absence leaves a void in our hearts. Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, he was a man of immense wisdom and stubbornness,...
Ronald Perry Miner
Dec 28, 2024
Ronald Perry Miner 66 of Lakewood Co. died on December 28th 2024.
Ronald was born in Denver, Co. to Albert and Shirley Miner on September 22nd 1958. He met the mother of his children, Mary Miner in Arvada Co. His passions were all things outdoors, fishing, hunting, collecting coins and he prided himself in his work.
He is preceded in death by...
Kenneth Gerald Sanchez
Dec 28, 2024
Kenneth Gerald Sanchez
March 4th, 1953 - December 28th, 2024
Kenneth G. Sanchez, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 28th, 2024, in Brighton, Colorado.
Kenny was born on March 4th, 1953, in San Luis, Colorado to Carlos & Otillia (Tilly) Sanchez. He grew up in Laramie, Wyoming and graduated from high school there in 1971. In 1975 he earned a bachelors degree...
Lucinda Hoyt
Dec 26, 2024
A woman of many hats. Eccentric by all means necessary. The extraordinary Lucinda Hoyt has left the mortal coil. A devoted and loving mother. A true artist within every angle of her life. A rich uniqueness of epic beauty. Grabbing the hearts and running with the minds of so many she encountered.
The human spirit is resilient. Allowing our memories to...