Nov 2, 2022

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Ronald Compos, beloved husband, father of two, grandfather of four, passed away at the age of eighty-seven. An accomplished artist, Ron valued time spent in his studio, creating unique works of art that brought joy to many.

Ron is a veteran of the Vietnam War and served honorably in the Army, achieving...

Nov 2, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” Chapman, beloved wife and mother, passed away in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on November 2nd at age 53. Cindy was born in Endicott, New York, but grew up in Lyons, Colorado.  She attended Lyons High School, and then graduated from Colorado State University.  She was a track, volleyball, and basketball star in high school, and carried the love...

Nov 2, 2022

William (Bill) Gabbard; beloved husband, father, and successful entrepreneur and leader in the international franchise community, passed away at home in Aurora on November 2nd, at age 65. We all knew Bill had the biggest heart and it just gave out. Bill was born in Lafayette Indiana, and grew up in West Lafayette and Vero Beach Florida. Bill attended...

Nov 2, 2022

Alex Poulette, 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather fell asleep in the Lord on November 2, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Alex was born on November 13, 1933 in the small village of Peleta, Greece as the youngest of four brothers. In the fall of 1952, at the age of 18, he came to the United...

Nov 1, 2022

Richard Lee Luna Jr. of Colorado Springs passed away on November 1, 2022 at the age of 65. He was born May 31, 1957 in Pueblo, Colorado. Rich graduated from Widefield High School in 1975. He was the eldest of 4 children. Rich lived most of his life in the Colorado Springs area. He attended Fort Lewis College in...

Nov 1, 2022

Marilyn Ruesch Young

Marilyn Ruesch Young, age 79 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in Aurora, Colorado.  She was born on March 30, 1943 in New York to the late Robert Kenneth Ruesch, Sr. and Ruth Shattuck Ruesch. 

Marilyn graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee where she received a B.A. in Elementary Education.  While at FSU Marilyn...

Nov 1, 2022

Marilyn Ruesch Young, age 79 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in Aurora, Colorado.  She was born on March 30, 1943 in New York to the late Robert Kenneth Ruesch, Sr. and Ruth Shattuck Ruesch.

Marilyn graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee where she received a B.A. in Elementary Education.  While at FSU Marilyn...

Nov 1, 2022

Jacquelyn Elsye Boscia was born in Walsenburg, CO to Lee Boscia and Ida Packard Boscia on November 16, 1925.  She grew up enjoying school and playing with friends.  When Jackie was 12 years old, her best friend, Nancy McQuade, came to live with them after Nancy’s mom passed away.  Nancy was the sister she never had.  They did everything...

Nov 1, 2022

Jean Rose Kemler, 76 years old, from Dillon, Colorado passed away suddenly at Centura Health St. Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood on November 1, 2022.

Jean was born on October 19th, 1946 in Jersey City, N.J. and lived in Trenton and Ewing, N.J. for forty-six years. She attended St. Joachim's, Junior Four and Trenton Central High School. She...

Nov 1, 2022

Ruthanne Corey Schulze was born on the 24th of June, 1921 in Des Moines, Iowa, the child of Arthur R. Corey and Agnes Kunz Corey. Her mother's family was a pioneer family of the state of Iowa. her father is listed in "Who's Who" of America. She was raised in Des Moines, Iowa. Ruthanne was a graduate of East...

Nov 1, 2022

Magda Merbach, beloved daughter, wife, mother and friend, quietly passed away at the age of 103 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones as she slipped away from this earth. Throughout her life, Magda had adventures, shared love and created a home and family, far from where she grew up.

Magda’s life began in Vienna, Austria...

Nov 1, 2022

Zsuzsanna (Zsuzsi) Ilona Torda-Brandreth, of Greenwood Village, CO, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2022. She was only 59 years old. The family is both devastated and shocked by her death. Zsuzsi was born on March 16, 1963, in Budapest, Hungary to Dr. Péter Torda and Zsuzsanna (Keszthelyi) Torda.

Zsuzsi graduated with a Masters Degree from the...

Oct 31, 2022

Preceded in death by his father Edmund S. Drajem; mother Rose (Laban) Drajem; brother Lawrence Drajem; wife Lena (Blawski) Drajem. He is survived by his sons Lawrence (Janet) Drajem, Mark (Jody) Drajem; daughters Lynn (Brian) Roche, Rosemary Drajem; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ed was born in Tonawanda, New York to Edmund and Rose Drajem. When Ed was...

Oct 31, 2022

John Anthony Sausen, age 81, passed away in his sleep after a long battle with heart disease, on October 31st, 2022.

Born January 2nd, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. John grew up in Wyoming, Minnesota, it was there his love for the outdoors began as he started working on the family farm at 6 years of age...

Oct 30, 2022

Ryan “Ryno” Nowlan, 17, a student at Eaglecrest Highschool, tragically passed away in a car accident on October 30, 2022.

Born April 6, 2005 in San Diego, CA , he was raised in Denver, CO where he played Varsity Football, ran track for his high school team, and loved to play pickup basketball with his amazing friends.

Oct 30, 2022

On Sunday, October 30, 2022, Maureen “Mo” Mae (Misner) Beal passed away at the age of 86 from metastatic bladder cancer and dementia with her family by her side. Mo was born on September 25, 1936, in Bend, Oregon where she was active with Sun River Janitorial, a housekeeping business she and her husband Dick built and managed for...

Oct 30, 2022

Born in San Luis (the oldest town in Colorado), Cordie graduated from high school and moved to Denver. She was in a beauty contest at the JACL where she met her future husband Will Kagohara from Greeley. They married in 1953. She worked for most of her career at Denver Public Schools as a baker. She was a devoted wife, mother...

Oct 30, 2022

William Earl ("Bill") Bruce, age 86, fell asleep in the Lord at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado on October 30, 2022, surrounded by family. He exhibited great courage in the face of a terminal diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which he received just one month prior to his death.

Bill was born on September 8, 1936...

Oct 30, 2022

Ernest Eliodoro Valdez of Thornton, Colorado passed away peacefully on October 30th, 2022 at the age of 91. Ernie was born on March 21, 1931 in Del Norte, Colorado to Jose Isaac Valdez and Aurelia Maria (Dupont) Valdez.

Ernie graduated highschool from Sargent High school in 1949 where he excelled as a student athlete in football, basketball,...

Oct 30, 2022

Joseph Stoddard Merrill passed away on October 30, 2022, at the age of 55 at his residence in Parker, Colorado.

Born on April 13, 1967, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Willard and Marjorie Merrill, he was the eldest of 5 children.

Joe graduated from Brigham Young University with a masters degree, followed by earning his certification as a CPA.