Serving Friends & Families in the Denver Metro Area

Lucy Kathren (Schaaf) Kendzior, 80 of Aurora, CO passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020. She is a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Sister. Friend, Faithful Deaconess and servant to her community. She was an amazing designer/GC that loved to transform houses into beautiful homes, decorating was her passion. She was devoted to her church and loved spending time with her family, friends and church family.  Survived by her children Kitty and Bob Uhle, Walter and...

Stephen Harley Shute, aged 81, died on October 22, 2020. He was born on August 30, 1939 in Pueblo, CO.  He lived his whole life in Colorado: in Pueblo, Dillon, Colorado Springs and Aurora.  He started working as a telephone technician at Mountain Bell and worked his way up and retired as an engineer from US West.  Upon retirement, he returned to college and earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.  He was a converted Catholic and faithfully attended mass. Steve was an...

Lillian Heston, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Littleton Colorado, on October 21, 2020.  Lillian was a loving and loyal friend who cared deeply about her family and friends.  She was born in 1930 in Shamokin Pennsylvania, moving to Denver when she was a 15.  She met her husband Jack while working at an Ice Cream Parlor, and had wonderful marriage of 40+ years before his passing in 1989.  While she primarily was a homemaker raising her children, she did follow...

Richard Calvin Crum Jr., 68 years of age, passed away on October 21, 2020.  Richard is survived by his father Richard Crum, Sr.; his wife Debra J. Crum; his children Mara Perino (Sheldon), Marla Crum (Nicke Nickelson) and Margo Pergola (JoJo); his grandchildren Gilliana, Giovani, Joseph, Vincent, Gienaveve and Theresa; his sister Debra R. Crum; his brother in law Paul Grier, Jr.; sister in law Sheri Murphy; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. He was preceded in death...

Velma Hudson, age 99 died in Littleton, Colorado on October 21, 2020.  Velma was born in February 1921, in Delaware.  She happily lived her life as a full time Bible teacher as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  She dedicated her life to helping people of all sorts learn about the hope found in the Bible.  Survivors include one daughter Audrey Mashek and her husband Thomas Mashek, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Kathleen Marie Littlejohn, age 62, died in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on October 21, 2020. Born December 24, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri, Kathy’s family moved to the Denver area in 1960.  She grew up and remained in the Littleton, Colorado area until her passing.  Kathy was a graduate of Heritage H.S. and attended Arapahoe Community College majoring in history.  Kathy was employed in the accounting and insurance businesses prior to finalizing her career as a stay at home...

Barbara S. Brennan, born July 15, 1940 to Bruce and Rosie Saler, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2020 at home surrounded by family, in Aurora, Colorado. Barbara was an incredibly loving and outgoing woman, with a sassy wit and a passion for family, friends, reading, and traveling the world with Tom, her husband of 58 years.  Barbara was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later graduated from Summit High School, New Jersey.  In 1962, she earned a B.A. in Special...

Kathy Warfield Evans passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, October 19, 2020.  Born Kathy Lynn Warfield in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 18, 1955, she lived in many locations throughout the United States during her childhood, including New Jersey, Illinois, California and Colorado. She completed high school in 1974 at Arapahoe High School and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University in 1977 and immediately went to...

Janice Maxine Bush, age 80, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at Sky Ridge Medical Center. Over the past year, she bravely battled lymphoma and heart conditions. Jan leaves her beloved family; her daughter Tammy and her husband David; her son Robert James and his wife, Val, and grandchildren, Rob & Kiffani, Emma, Molly and Lily. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob. Born and raised in Salida, Colorado, Jan was a long-time resident of Littleton and Centennial. She was a...

Barbara Jo (Ecton) Wood September 16, 1944 – October 18, 2020 Parents Joe Ecton and Juanita Stewart preceded her in death. Colorado native Barbara Wood passed away peacefully October 18, 2020 with family by her side.  Barbara was born and lived her entire life in Colorado.  She received a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Denver.  She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Her passion for teaching lasted for 30 years as a Denver...

Douglas Earl Smith passed away at home in Denver, Colorado on October 17, 2020 at the age of 90.    Douglas was born on September 11, 1930 in Tyler, Minnesota.  He joined the U.S. Army in July of 1950 where he proudly earned his jump wings and served in the 11th Airborne Division until he was Honorably Discharged in July 1953. Upon return from serving in the U.S. Army he lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he worked for Northwestern Bell. In 1970 he...

Bernice Elizabeth Tippett Maloney Broadstreet, age 97, died peacefully on October 17, 2020 at the Gardens at Columbine, her assisted living home in Littleton, Colorado, in the presence of loving family members and under the excellent care of Gardens staff and Divine Hospice and Palliative Care professionals. A Colorado mountain girl, “Bernie” was born on January 11, 1923 in Red Cliff, Colorado. She became a war bride at 19, a mother at 21, and a world traveler and...

Gretchen Elizabeth Nierescher, 77, of Arvada passed away on October 17, 2020. Born on June 14, 1943 in Flint, Michigan she was the daughter of James A. and Betty J. (Bigelow) Nierescher. Gretchen married Mark Gentry on July 24, 1982 and together shared 38 years of marriage. Gretchen had a long career in nursing, starting as a registered nurse in labor & delivery after graduation from St. Joseph School of Nursing in Flint, Michigan. She later completed the nurse practitioner program...

Michael Gregory Zigler of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully with the comfort of his family by his side on October 17, 2020. Michael was born on August 26, 1962, at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, to Mary Touhy Zigler and Wayne D. Zigler. Michael spent his early childhood living in Michigan, Georgia, Virginia, and Chicago, Illinois. He moved with his family to Colorado in 1979. Michael was a licensed Respiratory Therapist in a Cleveland, Ohio, hospital and various Denver metro...

Michael LaMonte Stewart, 60, passed away on October 17, 2020. He was born to LaMonte Stewart Jr and Elizabeth Stewart on May 21, 1960. Michael is survived by his mother Elizabeth Stewart; his siblings and their spouses Roxanne and Steve Martin, Deanna and Rick Smith, and Danial Stewart; his nieces and their families Elizabeth, Nichole, Alicia, Jessica, and Olivia including his 8 great nieces and nephews; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many other loving family members and...

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Francesca "Frannie" Maria Dominguez Born ~ September 25, 1989 Flies Above ~ October 16, 2020 Frannie is watching over her Father and Mother, Daniel & Judith Dominguez, her Sister and Brother-in-law Rosemary “Rosie” and Arben “Benny” Borincaj, two nephews Sonny Ray Borincaj and Matthew Dominguez Jr, and her Grandmother Cecilia Duran. Along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She has joined the following family members in Neverland;...

Terry L. Bretches, 84, passed away in Northglenn, CO on October 16, 2020. He is survived by his children Terrilyn Willette, Terresa (Dan) Rearick, Cindy Kihorany; former wife Lynn Bretches; and siblings Olin Bretches and Dennis Bretches; along with many other loving family members and friends. A Funeral Mass with Cremated Remains will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 27th at 11:00am. Please be prepared to wear a mask and practice social...

Carole Sue Lack, nee Samuilis, age 75, passed away October 16, 2020 in Littleton, Colorado. Carole is the beloved wife of Ronald, married 54 years, both formally of Palos Hills, Illinois. She is the dear Mother of Abby (Chris) Sweeney of Highlands Ranch, CO, Adam (Katy) of Millburn, NJ and Aaron (Andrea) Lack of Champaign, Illinois and loving grandmother of Mitch, Derek, Kyle and Brett Sweeney, Bowen Lack, Samuel (Fiance Emma), Arnold (Kailey) and Daniel Lack.  She is the dear...

Vivian Bergliot Bengtson, age 86, passed away at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado on Friday, October 16th due to complications from surgery. She was born on October 4th, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Johanna (Mathea) and Karl Bengtson.   Vivian spent her career with Allstate Insurance Company in Human Resources, starting out in Chicago and transferring to Denver, Colorado in 1970, where she became a Division Manager until retiring in 1996. Vivian was a vibrant and active...