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Anthony Pontarelli
Aug 21, 2012
PONTARELLI, ANTHONY Our dearly loved Anthony ""Tony"" Pontarelli, age 91, passed away on August 17, 2012. Tony is survived by his sister-in-law, Ophelia ""Fifi"" Pontarelli, several nieces and nephews, great, and great great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Elizabeth; brothers, William, Joe(Charlene), Mike Fortunato (Rose), and sister, Laura Domenico (Nick). Visitation Wednesday,...
Ancelmo 'Al' Gustavo Atencio
Aug 21, 2012
Ancelmo (Al) Atencio entered into eternal peace on 8/21/2012 after a 3 year battle with intestinal stomach problems, surrounded by his wife & family. He was born 12/21/1931 to Frank & Bersabe Atencio, Los Pinos, NM. Al entered the U.S. Army in 1951 and served in both Korean & Vietnam Wars. After serving 20 years in the Army Infantry, he...
Michael R. Oletski
Aug 21, 2012
Mike passed away August 21, 2012 after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Grace, son Lawrence (Rachel), daughter Andrea; grandchildren Olivia and Owen; siblings Jim (Daryl), Theresa (Bob), Dave and Joe; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral Mass will be Monday, August 27, 2012, 10:00am at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 South Sheridan Boulevard,...

Kenneth Rush Razee
Aug 21, 2012
Kenneth Rush Razee, 57, of Denver, passed away August 21, 2012. He was preceded in death by is parents, James Rush Razee and Loretta Y. Bloomquist. Survivors include his son Chase Jackson Razee, his daughter Chelese Crystal Hull, brother Richard Razee, sister Patrice Baze, stepmother Jeanie M. Razee, common-law wife Carol Hull, aunt Pat Andrade, cousin Thomas Church, other cousins...
Gene K. Warder
Aug 20, 2012
Mrs. Gene K. Warder, 99, passed away in her home August 20, 2012. Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother; she is survived by her daughter Sue W. Frank; grandchildren Samuel V. (Carmen) Frank, III and Kari Frank (James) Lambert; great grandchildren Daniel V. Frank, Chloe', Laura and Jack Lambert; and numerous great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...
Thomas Joseph Soisson
Aug 20, 2012
Cdr. Thomas Joseph Soisson, USN Ret., 91, of Lakewood, Colorado, originally from Connellsville, Pennsylvania, died at his home August 20, 2012 after a long illness. A devout Catholic all his life, he was born on the Feast of Assumption in 1921, and had a great devotion to the Blessed Mother. Cdr. Soisson, Class of 1944, graduated from the Naval Academy...
Patricia Jane Horn
Aug 20, 2012
Patricia Jane Horn was born October 29, 1969, in Tucson, Arizona to parents, Richard and Patricia May Hayes. She grew up in Tucson with her two sisters, Hannah and Tracy. After the death of her mother in 1983, her father remarried and Patty's family grew. Along with her new mother, Ruth, she now had a brother, Cleve, and three new...

Eleanor Jeanette Johnson
Aug 20, 2012
Eleanor Jeanette Johnson, 82, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away August 20, 2012. Survived by her sons Michael (Debora} and David, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran, 4225 West Yale Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80219. Donations may be made to The Denver Hospice, 501 South Cherry Street, Suite #700,...
Alice Yavaun Gunther
Aug 20, 2012
Alice, 81, passed away in her home of 50 years on August 20, 2012. Born on January 19, 1931 in Oconto, Nebraska. She married Bernard Gunther on October 11, 1948. Preceded in death by her parents, Vere & Opal Preston; and brother, Bernard Preston. Survived by her husband, Bernard Gunther; children, Larry Gunther, Dianne Seymour, Gloria Mitchell and Debbie Clark;...
Terry Lee Robertson
Aug 20, 2012
Terry Lee Robertson, 65, was born in 1947 and passed away August 20, 2012, after a long battle with Lung Disease. Terry resided in Aurora with his loving wife, Drena for 39 years. Terry was born to Floyd and Emma Robertson in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd and an older brother, Dennis. Surviving relatives...
Mary Frances Porter
Aug 19, 2012
Mary Frances (Moore) Porter born July 11, 1934 in Crowell, TX died Sunday morning, August 19, 2012 after a fall in her home. She was the daughter of Henry and Eastie (Parkhill) Moore of Planiview, TX She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. She is survived by her husband Jesse Judson Porter, Jr. for 59 years;...
Delvin L. O'Banion
Aug 19, 2012
Pastor Delvin L. O'Banion, formerly of Westminster, passed August 19, 2012 in Independence, MO. Delvin was born in a small farming community in Gentry County, MO, on July 26, 1924 to Hugh and Avus (Summa) O'Banion. His parents were separated when he was 3 months old and he was raised by his mother and grandparents, Ira and Toby Summa. He...

Richard M. Dye
Aug 19, 2012
Richard M. Dye, 90 years of age, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on August 19, 2012. A Memorial Service for Richard will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado. Please share memories and leave condolences for Richard's family by signing the guestbook.

Dorothy Curtice Hartwell
Aug 19, 2012
HARTWELL, DOROTHY CURTICE 1933 - 2012 Dorothy Anne Curtice Hartwell died peacefully, at home, Sunday, August 19, 2012. With her at the time were her beloved husband, Hugh Bronsdon Hartwell and her three children: Catherine Hall Hartwell of Malinalco, Mexico, Anne H. Urquhart (Quentin) of New Orleans, LA, and David Curtice Hartwell (Amy) of Lake Forest, IL. She is also...
Georgia Lee Harry
Aug 19, 2012
HARRY, GEORGIA LEE OCT. 22, 1923 - AUG. 19, 2012 Beloved wife of Robert H. Harry, mother of Judith H. Krizman (Frank), grandmother to Diana Bailey (David) and Hayden Krizman. Great-grandmother to Georgia Paige Bailey and Ashlyn Rose Bailey. Georgia shall always be remembered for her genuine loving kindness toward all, as well as her ever present engratiating smile. Inurnment...
Carolyn Jean Nutzman
Aug 19, 2012
Carolyn Jean (Nelson) Nutzman, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on August 19, 2012, after an extended battle with illness. Carolyn was 72 years old. Carolyn was born in Holdrege, Nebraska on February 21, 1940. She grew up in Holdrege where she graduated high school in 1958. She married Robert (Bob) Nutzman on September 28, 1958. Together they had three children....

Virginia Rogers
Aug 18, 2012
Virginia ""Susie"" Rogers, of Westminster, passed away on August 18, 2012. There will be a Graveside Service at Arvada Cemetery on Saturday, August 25 at 11:30 in the morning. Please share your memories of Susie and condolences with her family by clicking on the ""Sign Guestbook"" link below.
Kelly Ritter
Aug 18, 2012
Kelly Ritter was taken into Gods' arms on August 18, 2012. Her life has always been spent with her family and friends. Kelly is survived by her children Heather and Harley; grandson Damien; and brothers and sisters, Jerry, John, Tim, Tammy, Judy and Joe. Her father Albert and Mother Joan have been waiting at the gates of heaven for her....
Michael Paul Nichols
Aug 18, 2012
Michael Paul Nichols, 34, passed away August 18, 2012. He was both November 18, 1977 in Fontana, California to Kathleen and John Nichols. Michael and his family moved from California to Las Vegas, Nevada when he was a young boy. Las Vegas was his home until moving to Colorado in 2003. Mike spent many years as a manager at Best...
Linda Jane Osborne
Aug 18, 2012
64, passed away August 18, 2012. Beloved wife for 42 years of David P. Osborne; loving mother of Deborah (Jan) van der Sanden and Joseph (Brenda) Osborne; proud grandmother of Brittainy (Brenan), Ariel, Leah, Chloe, Mikey, Jacob; great grandmother of Shyden; sister of Thomas (Bonnie), Donna, Mark (Lyn), Jay and Jodi (Mitchell); and daughter of Leland S. Inscho, Jr. She...
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