Serving Friends & Families in the Denver Metro Area

Robert Daniel Briggs, age 86, died peacefully in his home on September 21, 2020.  The loving husband, father and grandfather was born on December 22, 1933, in Denver, CO.  He lived most of his life in the Denver Metro area, where he worked for 33 years with Mountain Bell, and later AT & T.  Robert graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1952.  He married his high school sweetheart Jacquelyn Jacques in 1953.  He was drafted into the army in July of 1953...

Rudy Franklin Manzanares, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on September 20, 2020.  A Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 1-8pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. Please note that per state ordinances, a maximum of 50 guests can be in the chapel at one time and masks are required.   Rudy's funeral service is on Wednesday, September 30 at 1pm and will be live-streamed due to Covid...

Charles Ekanger was born at his farm home on April 4, 1931 in Hudson, SD. He was the second of four children born to Emma and Andrew Ekanger. Among the privileges of growing up as a farm boy were the feelings of belonging and being needed. Charles was baptized May 31, 1931 and confirmed June 2, 1946 at Romsdal Lutheran Church. He went by Chuck most of his life; however, his mother always called him Charles. Chuck graduated from Augustana Academy Lutheran high school in Canton, SD, in 1949....

Betty Jo Fixman September 15, 1928 ~ September 19, 2020 (Age 92)   Betty Jo Fixman, beloved mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at home in Littleton, Colorado on September 19, 2020 at the age of 92. Born September 15, 1928 in Canon City, Colorado to Earl and Eva (Woodard) Stevens. Known to her classmates and friends as “Stevie”, Betty Jo graduated from Canon City High School in 1947. She married Joseph Vondra (deceased) whom she shared a son and daughter with....

Joann M. King, 81, passed away on September 18, 2020. She was born to Mary Millar and Frederick Lilley on March 1, 1939.  Joann will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel in Thornton, CO. A Rosary will be recited following the viewing at 7:00pm. There will be a Funeral Mass to honor Joann on Friday, October 9th at 10:00am at St Mark...

Mikaela M. Lakin, 24, of Parker, Colorado passed away on September 18, 2020. She is survived by mother, Stephanie Renken; brother, Alexander Lakin; father, Michael Lakin; grandmother, Connie Ostroha; grandfather, Steve Ostroha; and beloved dog, Quentin. Mikaela was a dedicated officer in the Aurora Police Department. She loved all of the outdoor activities that Colorado had to offer. She loved camping, hiking and snowboarding. In her short life she impacted...

Linda Marie Seydel, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at Sky Ridge Medical Center on September 18th, 2020 at the age of 70 after a three year battle with cancer.  Born February 17, 1950 in Iowa City, IA, Linda was admired by her friends and family for her unwavering strength and dedication to caring for others when they needed it most, working at St. John’s Hospice and Park Place Retirement Home in the Alzheimer’s unit for most of her career.  Linda...

Anna Beth Charlton Gardiner of Lakewood was a loving wife and mother.  She was a loved by everyone who met her.  People always said what a sweet woman she was. She was born on April 19, 1925 in Ogden, Utah to Albert Ray Charlton and Maggie Genett Hogge Charlton.  She was the 8th child of seven girls and five boys. Anna Beth returned to her home in Heaven on September 17, 2020 at the age of 95. On March 6, 1945 she married, Donald Bert Gardiner in Ogden, Utah.  Their...

Beverly “Jean” Chapman passed away at age 82 on September 17, 2020 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.  She died of complications following surgery. Jean was born August 17, 1938, in Ramsey, Illinois to Melvin and Pauline Hall.  As her life unfolded, she lived in Decatur, Illinois, and several small farming communities in the vicinity of Ramsey before moving to the nearby town of Vandalia, Illinois where she finished high school. She worked for...

Carl Ott, age 72, passed away on September 16, 2020 from a long battle with interstitial lung disease. He was born on May 11, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana and was raised in Niles, Michigan. He graduated from Niles High School and attended Lake Michigan College and Andrews University. He enlisted in the Army in 1969 and spent two tours in Vietnam, finishing his service in Germany. Afterwards, he attended Wayne State University in Detroit to study Photography. While taking classes at...

Demetrios S. Tataridas, 71 of Denver, Colorado passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 16, 2020. He was born to his parents Efstathia and Soterios Tataridas on October 23, 1948 in Karya Kamena Vourla, Greece. Demetrios is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife: Amalia Tataridas, children: Sam Tataridas & Effie Brown, grandchildren: Demitri and Katerina Brown, and his dog Oscar. Demetrios is a lifelong chef who worked up until his passing at...

         David Gordon Diedrich, of Arvada, Colorado passed away at the Collier Hospice Center on September 16, 2020. David was born on September 9, 1951 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Gordon and Joy (Ryland) Diedrich. He graduated from Liberal High School (Liberal, Kansas) in 1970. David received a Business Administration degree from West Texas State University in 1974 where he also played football.           On October 22, 1992...

Margaret Joan Cohen (Joan) died at the age of 100 in Centennial, Colorado of natural causes. Joan was born Christmas day to Viola Cotton and William Shuman at home in Rixford, Pennsylvania.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Leonard, her son William Kahle, and her brothers and their wives Jack (Isabel) Shuman and Bill (Helen) Shuman. Joan was raised in Rixford and attended Otto Township schools and Bucknell University.  She loved being a hairdresser and she had...

Linda Kay Sherrill, age 73, passed away in her home in Centennial, Colorado on September 14th, 2020.  Linda succumbed to complications from her battle with cancer. Linda was born on July 19th, 1947 in Ogallala, Nebraska to Harold and Marjorie Steffen.  The Steffen family moved to Castle Rock, Colorado in 1957 and a year later to Littleton, Colorado. Linda graduated from Littleton High School in 1965 and moved on to attend Colorado State University – Central Business College....

Ryan C. Hair passed away Monday September 14, 2020. He was born April 19, 1974 in Staunton, Virginia to Therese and Jerry Hair. Ryan is survived by his daughter Abby Dodson, his sister Shannon Scott and his father Jerry Hair. He is preceded in death by his mother Therese Metzgar, and his brother Sean Joseph Hair. Funeral services will be held Saturday September 26th, 2020 at 2pm. Ryan was a resident of Denver, CO. most recently when he moved back in 2016. He graduated from Smoky Hill High...

The happiest day of our lives was April 21, 2010, when Paul Jaxson Hoffman gave us the gift of being parents. On that day we learned what unconditional, pure, and genuine love really meant. To say he "hit the ground running" is a true understatement. Jaxson was so incredibly full of life, love, curiosity, and excitement. He was always by your side, never wanting to miss out and he made sure of that. Jaxson never knew a stranger, always going out of his way to meet everyone, even...

James “Cliff”  Radcliff Maumenee, Jr, age 72, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 in Centennial, Colorado of Alzheimer's Disease.  Born August 15, 1948 in Mobile, Alabama.  Cliff lived in many cities to include: Mobile and Gulf Shores, Alabama, Ft. Stewart, Georgia, and Denver, Colorado.  He served 23 years in the U.S. Army, and retired in 1992 as Major in the Signal Corps.  He completed tours in Japan, Vietnam, Georgia, Alabama, Colorado, and...

On September 13, 2020, Jack joined his wife Dolly Corbett (d. 2005) for eternal life.  They celebrated 50 years of marriage and were proud parents of 8 children.  He is survived by daughters: Joan Burns (Patrick), Anne Pert (Joseph), Catherine, Maureen Corbett (Jean-Marie Maillard), Therese Tate (Michael), Lisa Brown (Stuart), Susan and son John Corbett (Jeanne).  He was Papa Jack to Peter (Caitlin), Maggie, Sarah, Ashley, Christopher, Elisabeth, Andre, Lisa, Corbett, Alex,...

Elaine "Nonnie" Valente, 91, passed away on September 13th just shy of her 92nd birthday. She is survived by her children Ray Valente and Mark Valente; her daughter-in-laws Linda Valente and Paula Valente; her grandchildren Jaida (Sandro) Paolini and Gia Valente; her great-grandchildren Marcella Paolini and Nicolo Paolini. She will be laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with her late husband, Ray Valente.  A Funeral Mass will be held  at Mount Carmel Catholic Church...

James (Jim) Michael Rudy, age 72, of Lone Tree, Colorado, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2020. He was born on November 2, 1947, in Lansing, Michigan, but lived the majority of his life in Colorado. He was the oldest of seven children. As a young boy, Jim served as one of the city's most dependable paperboys, earning him a trip to the Vatican City to receive an award from Pope Paul VI. Jim graduated from George Washington High School and went on to earn a degree in engineering...