Serving Friends & Families in the Denver Metro Area

Gladys M. Larsen loving wife, sister, auntie and friend left us on November 24, 2020 at the age of 83.   She was born on May 17, 1937, the daughter of George Henry Heins and Edith Sophia Muller. She was the first surviving child, having 2 siblings who died before her birth. Gladys was born in Kit Carson, Colorado and grew up in Kit Carson until age 5. Her parents divorced, and she spent the war years (1942-1945) with her mother, Edith, her mother’s sister, Rosy and her...

William “Bill” Leonard Rossi, Restauranteur/Caterer   Bill, 89 +197 days old, of WheatRidge CO, passed away November 12, 2020. He was born to, Angelo L. Rossi and Antoinette Rossi, in Denver on April 29,1931. His school years were spent at Assumption Catholic School, graduating, in 1948, with a class of 9 others. He went on to Regis University, until he was drafted, into the US ARMY, in 1951, for service in the Korean War. During his 8 weeks of “Basic”, he...

Ruth Spano, 93, of Henderson, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, November 27, 2020. Ruth was born on May 29, 1927, in Erie, Colorado.   She is survived by her daughter Sandy (Lyle) and preceded in death by her husband Phil, her son Phil Jr., her parents, and her sister June. Ruth had one granddaughter, one great-granddaughter, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She considered her sister June's grandson's as her own. "Grandma Ruth" loved...

Damion Sumner Sloan passed away on November 15, 2020 at the age of 23.  He is survived by his loving family. A family service to honor Damion will be held on Friday, November 27th. Flowers in Damion's honor are welcomed by his family. Please share memories of Damion & condolences with his family by visiting the tribute wall.

Dorothy Howell Dowden, age 97, passed away peacefully November 27, 2020 in Aurora, Colorado. She was born to Paul and Lucile Howell on June 21, 1923 in Beloit, Wisconsin. Dorothy was a skilled coloratura soprano and studied vocal music at The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in history at Beloit College. On August 24, 1946, Dorothy married Ronald Dowden. Ron’s military career stationed them in various locations including Green...

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, William S. Vinson, Sr. (Bill), went home to be with his Lord on November 27, 2020. Bill was born April 24, 1935 in Reydon, Oklahoma to Jessie Lee and Flora Jean Vinson. At a young age the Vinson family relocated to Dumas, Texas. In his youth, Bill committed to helping his family by working on a bread truck and Cut Rate grocery store to help make ends meet. In 1953 Bill met the love of his life Joyce (Jo) Milbern and his new life...

Barbara Elizabeth Cook was born in Denver, Colorado December 5, 1937. She passed away November 26, 2020, at the age of 82. She retired from Frito-Lay after 50 years as a shipping clerk. Barbara enjoyed camping at National Parks, learning United States history, gardening, attending Catholic Church services and spending time with her grandchildren. Survived by daughter Christine (Joel) Carter, Jennifer (A.J.) Mackety; grandchildren Michael Bonan, Jacob Carter, Nickolai Carter, Alexander...

Joan Pavlakis Pettet was born on March 29th, 1960 in Denver, Colorado to loving parents Pete and Dolores Pavlakis. She passed away after a long and difficult battle with lymphoma on November 26th, 2020. She passed at home in her favorite room (her Barbie room) surrounded by her children Jackie, Katherine and Jimmy, her sister Barbara (who was her dedicated and loyal caretaker for many months), her sister Kathy as well as her loving husband of 37 years Jim who had known her since she was 17....

Eugene “Gene” D. Rector, 88, of Northglenn/Thornton went home to be with Jesus on November 25, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska. Gene married Norma K (Snedeker) on September 12, 1956 and had 64 wonderful years of marriage. He started working at age 16, beginning at the Nelson Meat Market in Clarinda, Iowa. He served 2 years in the Army from 1952-1954. He returned to Clarinda and worked for the Lisle Corporation then moved to Tulsa, OK in 1957 to attend...

John Leonard Lopez, 88, passed away on November 25, 2020. He was born to Stella (nee Wallace) and John Lopez on July 1, 1932 in Denver, Colorado. He was proud to be a North Denver Native. He grew up in the area and always stayed close to home. He worked as a barber in Globeville and Elyria for many years. John never met a stranger, her made friends everywhere he went. He had many loyal customers that considered him as good as family. He was blessed to meet his beautiful bride,...

Ronald Wayne Wolfe, age 63, died in Aurora, CO on November 25, 2020 after a month-long fight with Covid-19. His last wish was that everyone take extra care and caution to stay safe with respect to Covid-19. Ron was born to Donald and Jean Dempsey on October 28, 1957. He was preceded in death by his father on January 25, 1961. Ron was vibrant, full of life, and loved meeting new friends wherever he went. Ron was a connoisseur of wine and music and had an infectious smile and way of making...

Sandra Annette (Moon) Scharringhausen, 84, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on November 24, 2020. She was born to Neil Donald Moon and Vona Yvonne Bedford Moon in Bar Harbor, Maine on October 4, 1936. Following high school Sandy went on to marry the love of her life, Walter Allen Scharringhausen. She was a self-employed tailor in the 1960’s and a payroll manager in the 1970’s before becoming a registered nurse and working in hospice care. Sandy had many hobbies including...

Nicole (Nikki) Rena Vaughn was born in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on September 18, 1967 to Horace and June Vaughn. She entered into eternal life on November 24, 2020.  Nikki attended and graduated from Weiland School and immediately entered into the workforce! She retired after 35 years at Deer Creek Animal Hospital. The vets said Nikki was their oldest employee! Nikki was active in the Special Olympics, earning over 40 medals in swimming and gymnastics. She also was an avid...

Cathleen Lou Carter Reynolds - known to everyone as Cathy, died on November 24th in Denver, CO.  Cathy experienced a stroke earlier in the month and died with Rick holding her hand, early in the morning at the UC Health Anschutz campus, where she could see their home from her window.     Born on November 28, 1944 in Kansas City, MO, Cathy grew up in Shawnee Mission, KS.  She graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School and attended the University of...

Mary Christou Plakorus  at age 95, passed away peacefully in her bed on November 23, 2020.  Mary was born on July 17, 1925 to Nicolas and Paraskeri Christou in Halki, Greece.  She spent most of her life as a homemaker and was an active member of her Greek Orthodox Church.    Mary is survived by her children George (Mary) Plakorus, Patti (Neil) Route, Joanne (Richard) Hansen.  Her sister Goldie Manos, and brother Chris (Eva) Christou.  Her grandchildren...

George Samson Cabazos went home to Jesus on November 23, 2020 at the age of 72. George was born to Epifanio and Ruth Cabazos on July 6, 1948 in Denver, CO. The joys in his life were Denver Broncos, fishing and Jazz. He was a devoted husband and loved very easily. Survived by wife Patricia Cabazos of 42+ years. Children: Ed, (Joline) George Jr, (Deceased) Greg, (Dan) Loretta, (Tom) Gabriel, (Deceased) Charisse (Deceased) 6 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.   Please leave...

Thomas Cushman Fry, 83, died at home in Deer Creek Canyon on November 23, 2020. Born May 24, 1937 in Alhambra, California, he was a lifelong merchant and the original proprietor of the landmark Fry’s Market in Newport Beach, California. Tom lived in Lakewood and Littleton since 1969, importing pottery from Mexico for over 45 years. Along with his wife Susan, Tom drove an old school bus thousands of miles in Mexico searching out rural cottage pottery centers. For the last 32 years he...

Samuel Lee “Sam” Gillan, 72, passed away peacefully at home in Arvada, Colorado on November 21, 2020 after a Heroic Battle with Pancreatic Cancer where he was surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born June 17, 1948 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Samuel Wallace Gillan and Margaret “Marge” Gillan. Sam received his Associates in Civil Engineering where he then began working as a Certified Land Surveyor from 1976 to 1990. He then began working as a Millwright for Coors...

Survived by wife Mary Rossi; children Mary (Dick) Dixon, Paul Rossi, Steve (Carol) Rossi, Mark Rossi, John (Kim) Rossi, Anne (Brad) Starr, Jim (Sandy) Rossi; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers Joseph Rossi, Al Rossi; sister Veronica Mitchell. Preceded in death by wife Margaret; son David; daughter-in-law Cathy; sister Elaine. We feel that we can't sum up the life of a 93-year-old. A loving, caring, humble, and giving man in a few paragraphs. Most may know this...

Jo Ann R. Griffis, 84, passed away on November 21, 2020 at Balfour Assisted Living in Louisville. Please check back for her full obituary.