Serving Friends & Families in the Denver Metro Area

Glenda Walton Jensen, age 81, of Arvada, CO, passed away July 27, 2021.  Glenda grew up in the small town of Factoryville, PA, and graduated from East Stroudsburg College as a teacher.  She lived for a time in Downers Grove, IL, and Warren, NJ, before settling in Arvada, CO.  After moving to Colorado, Glenda started her second career at Rocky Flats until her retirement.  She loved to go to the mountains and enjoyed exploring ghost towns all over the western...

Glenn J Johnson of Westminster passed away on July 26, 2021 at the age of 93. He was born to Nellie M. Furlong and Edwin D. Johnson on November 26, 1927 in Chicago Illinois. He is survived by his beloved wife Helen Johnson; his children Linda Sue Moore and her husband Chuck, and Karen Dunn and her husband Andrew; his grandchildren Charles Glenn Moore and his wife Angie, Jennifer Carie Davis and her husband Brian, Jamie Sue Gentry and her husband...

Goldy M. Dawson, wife, mother, aunt,  and friend, 89 passed away on July 26, 2021.  She was born on August 2, 1931 to Gust and Eleanor Mehas in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  After graduating from Idaho Falls High School, Goldy worked for one year at the local bank before going to Utah State University.  She graduated in 1954 with a teaching degree in elementary education. That summer she met Oliver M. Dawson at Mack’s Inn Resort in Island Park near West Yellowstone over the...

Drawn to Colorado by the awe and beauty of the Rocky Mountains, Bernie John Nowogrocki Jr. now rests in peace in the twilight of their purple majesties, having passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at age 65. Bernie is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Mary Lynn DalSanto-Nowogrocki.  Soul mates from the start, they created a welcoming home filled with love at the Windsor Gardens community, being true neighbors and friends to many.  “B.J,” as he was...

Barbara Janet Green, age 89, died in Loveland, Colorado on July 25, 2021. She was born in Oscoda, MI on August 30, 1931. She was predeceased by her husband, Darold Green, her parents, Alfred Larson and Beatrice Larson, and two brothers, Arley Larson and Jack Larson. She is survived by her brother Jim Larson (Mary) of Oscoda, Michigan and her children, Christina Yule (Dennis) of Green Lane, PA, Sherry Nesmith (Chris) of Windsor, CO, Paula Stepansky (Mark) of Coral Springs, FL, Jeffery Green...

Ward Louis Czeczok, age 68 passed away on Saturday, July 24th 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada after a long and hard fought battle with Amyloidosis. Ward was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on New Year’s Eve 1952.  The family moved to Colorado in 1953 where Ward would live until 1987 when he moved to Nevada.  Survivors include his wife, Lynn Prescott and Garci Lou – Las Vegas, NV,  Jennifer (Kelsey) Quigg – Centennial, CO, Jill Czeczok (Jesse Sasso) –...

Ronald James Steen passed away on July 24, 2021, at the age of 91 at his home in Englewood, Colorado. Ron was a small town farm kid from Jasper Minnesota who dreamed of airplanes and flight growing up, in addition to his interests in music, hunting and fishing following the path of his father. His first departure from the farm was a stint in the Army stationed in Germany.  Returning home he married Arlene Weineke from Lismore, Minnesota whom he met at a dance where he was performing...

Harry Joseph Tokle, age 92, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021.  Donations can be made to Denver Hospice in Harry's honor.  A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Friday, August 6 at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229, with a reception at the same location to follow.  Please leave your condolences and share your memories on the Tribute Wall. 

Martha Elvira Vander Plaats, 93, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away July 23, 2021, surrounded by family.  The daughter of John Francis and Lula Geraldine Pearce Watson, Martha Elvira Watson was born June 5, 1928, in Ogdensburg, New York.  Martha was raised in Northern New York state and graduated from Russel Sage College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and was very passionate about her career as a RN/BSN nurse. She married James Stewart Kilburn and moved to California....

Mrs. Dora Maria Lopez, 96, departed this life July 22, 2021 at her home.  A Thornton resident since 1962, she was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, and worked in housekeeping at Valley View Hospital for over 25 years.  She was born May 2, 1925 in El Llano, NM and is preceded in death by her husband, Joe R.B. Lopez; and brother, Odocio Medina.  Dora is survived by her brother, Emerson "Noche" Medina of Pueblo; children: Eydie Fults, Deborah Hodgson,...

Marjorie Schwankl Bjorklund, 59 of Highlands Ranch died July 22, 2021 following a two year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born June 16, 1962 in Aberdeen, Maryland to Elmer and Carol Schwankl. Margie made Colorado her home since 1993. She worked at Ceridian for 19 years and recently at Antero Resources as an HRIS Project Manager. She attained a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, majoring in Piano Performance. She was an accomplished pianist...

Teri Lynne Roberts, 63, of Denver, Colorado, passed away suddenly July 22, 2021. She is loved and will be sorely missed. She was born Teri Lynne Bibb on December 31, 1957 in California to Adonna Aul and J. L. Bibb.  The second eldest child of her siblings, Teri was always bright. She was a gifted musician (accordion, violin, and clarinet) and writer. One of her favorite memories was marching with her high school band in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA. Always an animal lover, Teri...

George Louis Garramone, 81, of Arvada passed away on July 22, 2021 at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge. Born on May 2, 1940 in Denver, Colorado he was the son of Louis and Helen Garramone. George married Barbara (Mauro) on August 18, 1962 and together they shared 59 years of marriage.  George attended North High school, graduating in 1958. He was in the Marine Corp reserve for 8 years. George worked in the family owned greenhouse raising carnations until becoming a...

Charles “Charlie” or “Chuck” A. Johnson, 71 years old of Arvada, Colorado, formerly of Tempe, Arizona passed away on July 20, 2021 at Elms Haven Center in Thornton. He was born on July 26, 1949 in Madison, Wisconsin to Charles and Emma (Millard) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are two sisters, Jeneene Lowe of Wheat Ridge, Colorado and Jill Chase of Menomonie, Wisconsin; two nieces, Kathryn (Mark) Jacobson and Michelle Lowe; one nephew,...

Aaron Matthew Burns, age 49, died at his home in Denver on Monday, July 19. The cause of his death was ROS1-positive lung cancer.    Born September 16, 1971, in Fort Collins, CO, he attended the University of Chicago before earning a BA in English from the University of Michigan in 1994. A lifelong Cubs fan, Aaron actually quickly returned to Chicago to pursue his interest in theatre -- and not necessarily the Cubs -- highlighted by his performance as the lead role in...

Clyde W. Gast was born on December 27, 1929 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Lloyd Gast and Lois Spencer Gast. He passed away on July 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Clyde is preceded in death by both of his parents, brother; Charles Gast, and grandson; Joel Gast. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy J. Gast; sister, Kay Hinderer; son, Clyde "Butch" Gast, II and his wife AnnaMaria Gast; daughter, Cheryl Vacenovsky and her husband Karl...

Jack John Robert van Meel was granted his angel wings on July 19, 2021. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Jack was born in Kerkrade, Holland on April 18, 1958. Jack graduated from Butte High School and went on to get a degree in the fledgling business of computer hardware from DeVry University. Jack spent the next 40+ years in the computer services industry working on several of the foundational systems that run the modern financial and banking systems of the...

Dr. Stanley Y Doida, a prominent dentist, 76, passed away in his home in Parker, CO from natural causes.  Stan is survived by his former spouse, Eileen, eldest son, Stan Jr. (Margaret), three grandchildren, Danielle, Kira, Eva, and two sisters, Sharon Ioka (Dennis) and Jean Cuseo (William). He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Mae, and youngest son, Scott. Stan was born in a Japanese internment camp at Tule Lake, CA. After the war, his family moved to Denver, where he...

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Thomas Christopher Moore on the evening of July 18, 2021. He was 60 years old.  Thomas was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on December 18, 1960, to Wallace Sheldon Moore and Catherine Mehan Likely Moore. He was one of five children; Lucy, Elizabeth (Buffy), Tom, Kate, and Patrick.  The Moore family moved to Denver, Colorado in 1975. This would become his home for the remainder of his life. In 1982, he married the love of...

Steven R. "Randy" Wells son of Betty M. Wells (Arvada); father to Jeremiah Wells (Arvada), and Jessica Ross (Arvada); brother to David A. Wells (Arvada), Linda D.. Paskey (Las Vegas, NV), Debra L. Salankey (Westminster). He was an excellent army helicopter mechanic, and automotive manager. Visitation will be held on Friday 7/23/2021 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Horan & McConaty. Funeral will be held on Saturday 7/24/2021 at 10 AM at Horan & McConaty, 7577 W. 80th Ave., Arvada, CO...