Serving Friends & Families in the Denver Metro Area

Thomas Alan DeBlaker was born January 12, 1960 in Clovis, New Mexico, and died on June 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. He was a badass in every way, living life large, never shying away from an adventure. Tom was a sweet and generous child who earned the title “The Peace Maker” for trying to soothe others. His love of collections started early on walks around the block when he would come home laden with sticks, interesting rocks, or horny toads. He took yoga with his mom,...

Patricio J. Mora, June 24, 1945 - June 18, 2021, survived by wife Carol Ann Mora; daughter Maria (Anthony) Romero; grandson Jordan (Shea) Romero; granddaughter Jada Romero; brothers Andrew, Joe, Freddie, Jimmy;  sister Annie; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his son Patricio J. Mora Jr.; brothers Tony, Pete, George; sisters Aurelia, Margaret and MaryAnn.   Pat enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his family. When Pat was not...

It is with great sadness that the family of David Pollard Nelson (Dave) announces his passing after valiantly living with Parkinson’s disease for 19 years, on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the age of 79. Ever the baseball fan, he hit a grand slam, rounded the bases, and crossed home plate to his eternal home with Jesus Christ. Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Dianne Carlson Dreher Nelson, and his children, Tracy Schmitt (Todd), Tami Bertelsen (Joel) and Todd...

Eric Manning Daniels, age 61. Born in Columbus, OH, April 12th, 1960; died in Denver, CO, June 18th, 2021.  Predeceased by his father Rollin Daniels. Survived by partner June; children Ashley Nicole, Isaiah, Gabriel; mother Christine; siblings Sue (Tom), Lance (Cherry), Sau (Lai); eight nephews.  Eric grew up in a military family, and in 1970, Eric came to Colorado (damn near a native) and attended Hinkley High School. Eric was a stellar athlete. In 1978, Eric went on to study...

We lost one for the ages Jerry Boswell. Jerry passed surrounded by family at Porter Hospice on June 17th, 2021. Hospice staff told Jerry to celebrate every day like ‘it’s your birthday’, so he did. Jerry was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in December 1935, to Charlotte and Levi Boswell. They moved often due to Army commitments and eventually settled in Alva, Oklahoma where he graduated from Alva High School in 1949. He then attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University...

Ayned Louise McComb, 102, died on June 16, 2021 in Arvada, Colorado. She led a life dedicated to the service of humanity and will be greatly missed. Ayned was born on September 22, 1918 in Lynn, Massachusetts and spent her childhood years in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Maryland, Florida and Illinois, depending on where her father could find work as an auditor. She graduated from Lake View High School in Chicago in 1936. Although she studied classical dance for ten years, her real love...

Shirley J. Streich was born December 5, 1927, to Gladys and Louis Wangerin in Stewart, Minnesota.  She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart.  She attended Stewart Public School and graduated in May of 1945. Shirley worked in Glencoe, Minnesota for several years where she met her husband, Leon Streich.  They were married on August 15, 1948, with Pastor Martin Schuly officiating.  They lived in Glencoe, Minnesota where their...

STARR, KATHRYN ANNE 12/19/47-6/15/2021 Kathy Starr left this world on June 15 at the age of 73, after a brief illness. Kathy was truly the definition of a vibrant, warm and loving, energetic and strong woman. She was the daughter of Arthur G. Starr and Lorraine M. Starr and the eldest of originally five and, through marriage of her Father, eventually became the eldest of nine Starr children. Kathy is survived by stepmother Mary Starr; brothers Art L Starr, Gary Rennecker...

Bonnie Elizabeth Holman, 87, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully June 15, 2021. She was born January 19, 1934, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Hansel William and Mary Elizabeth Whitead Shepard. After High School, Bonnie attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. While attending Adams State, she met the love of her life, William Bruce Holman. Bonnie and Bruce were married December 19, 1954, in Alamosa. Following their relocation to Denver, Colorado, Bonnie attended Metropolitan...

John Alan Streib was born August 12, 1956, to William and Doris (Watt) Streib in Somerville, New Jersey.   He attended Wardlaw School in New Jersey and Columbine High School in Colorado, graduating in May of 1975.  John completed his Bachelors degree at Western State College in Gunnison CO. He passed away on June 14, 2021, at the age of 64. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping in the mountains and lakes of Colorado and New Hampshire and adventures shared with...

Brenda Valerie Duncan, a long-time Denver resident and educator died on Monday, June 14 at Swedish Hospital in Denver after a long illness. She was 84. Brenda was born in London, England on April 29, 1937 to Joseph Duffy and Mamie Loerliger. Brenda earned a degree in Primary and Secondary Schools from Bedford College before moving to the United States in 1962. She spent her career as a teacher, trainer, program director, mentor, consultant and presenter with expertise in early childhood...

Benedicta “Gloria” Rosal Lawler, age 66, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 14, 2021 in Aurora, Colorado. Gloria was born May 7, 1955 to Tomas and Fermina Rosal in Leyte, Philippines. She married her husband, Robert Lawler on October 13, 1984. Gloria spent her professional career as a Bakery Manager for Safeway and retired after 30 years. Gloria enjoyed ceramics, crochet and decorating, but most of all, she loved to spend time with her family and...

Mary Ida Oliver passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021, after living 95 exceptional years. Mary Ida was born in Sopris, Colorado on April 22, 1926, the second child of James and Rosalie Buccola. She was literally a “coal miner’s daughter”, and shared a loving home with her parents and four sisters. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1943, Mary Ida and her sister, Rose Lillian, made a trip to visit relatives in southern California. During this time, she meet a...

Anita Louise Kauffman sadly passed away Sunday morning , June 13, 2021. She was born in Los Angeles, California on July 29, 1925. Her parents were Val Burton and Ruth Friedman. She grew up in the height of the depression where she lived between Los Angeles and Lake Arrowhead, California. Her father was a decorated RAF fighter pilot in WWI and an Academy Award winning composer and screenwriter in Hollywood.  Following in her father’s footsteps, Anita became a licensed pilot...

Edward "Ed" Mochol of Denver, Colorado passed away on June 13, 2021 at the age of 84. Ed's family will greet friends and family at a visitation, Thursday, June 24, 2021 beginning at 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado.  Followed by an Graveside Service at 2:00 PM at Littleton Cemetery. Please share your memories of Ed and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below. 

                                   Son of Richard and Margaret Merkel and sibling to Greg (Diana), Mary Beth (Jay Moore), Shawn (Laura), Stefani (Cliff Conley), and Kim (Ricardo Fernandez). Dick was the uncle of Katie, Gregory, Christiaan, Tessann; Jack; David, Melissa; Derek. Dick was also good friends with Cindy Birley and Ric Zoeter.       Dick graduated from the University of...

Survived by children Rob (Lynn) Vosbeek, Vicki (Peter) Timm and Kathy Nelson; grandchildren Amy Elliott, Jenny Vosbeek, Ann Kruse, Maggie Timm, Cassie Timm, Joe Timm, Luke Nelson, Jack Nelson, Matthew Nelson; great-grandchildren Clara Elliott, Tessa Elliott, and Harper Vosbeek. Preceded in death by wife Lou Vosbeek. Bob was a loving husband, father, Papa, and great Papa.  He was born in Appleton Wisconsin.  Bob graduated from High School at age 17 and joined the Navy after turning...

GG (Evelyn), born in Michigan on June 6, 1921, was 100 years old when she passed away, peacefully with her daughter and grandchildren on June 11, 2021.  GG lived a long life and devoted her life spreading the word of Jesus. GG and her husband (Gpa) were farmers and missionaries.  They were farmers in Michigan and North Dakota and raised three kids on the farm. Their mission work began in 1951 traveling across the world to Japan with their kids where they spent a few years there and...

Richard Dean Pettit, 69, of Denver, CO passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 10, 2021.  He was born March 10, 1952, in Waterloo, IA to Carl S. and Ethel O. (Forsythe) Pettit, the sixth of seven siblings: Leo Pettit, Leonard Pettit, Minerva (Pettit) Schuldt, Donald Pettit, Janice (Pettit) Cross, Carla (Pettit) Crabtree. He is survived by his sisters Janice and Carla. Rick attended Waterloo East High School where in the tenth grade he met and fell in love with his sweetheart for life,...

Ann Genevieve Keelan, 81 of Golden, Colorado passed on June 10, 2021. Ann was born in Denver on June 15, 1939, to the late Genevieve and Martin Patrick. She dedicated her life to being an inspiration to her family and friends while working professionally for many years as a real estate agent in Frisco, Colorado. Ann was always available for an adventure and fun with her friends and family and had a special knack for finding creative ways to keep the family together. Ann loved getting...