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Lucille Ondovcik

Lucille Ondovcik

Dec 29, 2016

Lucille Ondovcik Oct. 6, 1926-Dec. 29, 2016 Survived by daughters Charlotte Ball, Agnes (Larry) Quinn, Janet (Rodney) Whitaker; grandchildren Greg (Michelle), Michele (Jim), Kimberly (Rick), Courteney (Jason), Matthew (Katie), Megan (Tim); great-grandchildren Kailey, Jessica, Nico, Samantha, Gianna, Teagan, Mercedes, Madison, Brayden, Emerson, Mikayla. Preceded in death by husband Stephen. Rosary Sunday, 01/08/17, 6:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth...

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Robert E. Boulden

Robert E. Boulden

Dec 29, 2016

My Father, a man of many hats, skills, and talents. I for one, am a son who shared in his gifts he unselfishly demonstrated for others. His wisdom served through a life time of experience practiced. He was, and his memory shall always be a beacon for the lowly hearted who witnessed his trials and his victories. My Father now...

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Tyson David Searcy

Tyson David Searcy

Dec 29, 2016

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver.

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Gil M. Ortiz

Gil M. Ortiz

Dec 28, 2016

Gil M. Ortiz was born August 15, 1934 in Aguilar, Colorado to Gil Ortiz and Emilia (Gallegos) Ortiz, and passed away December 28, 2016 at Lutheran Collier Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Gil is survived by his wife, Christine T. (Montoya) Ortiz. He was preceded in death by his son, James Ortiz, Sr. and his granddaughter, Charmaine Ortiz. Gil is...

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Adeline Coates

Adeline Coates

Dec 28, 2016

Adeline, (Addy) Coates, 93, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away on December 28, 2016. Adeline Schultz, was born in Morris, Manitoba on June 18, 1923. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Addy was married to Allan Coates on July 24, 1946; they were married 64 years. Addy moved to Wisconsin and became a United States citizen. Many of her adult years...

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Catherine Ann Browning Kile

Catherine Ann Browning Kile

Dec 28, 2016

Catherine Ann Browning Kile (1939 - 2016) A child is a butterfly in the wind, Some can fly higher than others, But each one flies the best that it can. Why compare one against the other? Each one is different, Each one is special, Each one is beautiful. ~Unknown Author Catherine Ann Browning Kile departed this earth unexpectedly on Wednesday,...

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Steven H. Halvarson

Steven H. Halvarson

Dec 27, 2016

Steven, 65 of Aurora, Colorado, passed in the company of his family on December 27, 2016. Steven had a deep love for his family and served many years in the trucking industry driving semi-trucks throughout the United States. Steven will be missed dearly by his many loving friends and family members. Steven is survived by his beloved wife, Debra, his...

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Mary Dolores Padilla

Mary Dolores Padilla

Dec 27, 2016

Mary Dolores Padilla of Denver, Colorado, passed away on December 27, 2016 at the age of 78. She was born on February 26, 1938 to Anthony (Tony) and Marie Castillo, and was the eldest of their seven children. Mary was a devout Catholic who believed, ""Your faith is first, without God you have nothing. Family is second. Everything else is...

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Elva Johanna Johnson Bednar

Elva Johanna Johnson Bednar

Dec 27, 2016

Elva Johanna Johnson Bednar February 14, 1922-December 27, 2016 Elva Johanna Johnson Bednar, survived by daughter Karen Jean (Rob) Thomas; son Ronald Moreland; grandchildren Colleen (Matthew) Mossbrucker, Grant (Ashley) Henshaw, Kellie Langden, Christine (Evan) Sheldon, Brittany Scheihing, Aunna (Rin) Thomas, Lonnie Moreland, Ronnie Moreland; great-grandchildren Michaela, Owen, Lucas, Josephine, Noah, Elliott, Scarlet, Blake, Kira; step-brother Jeff (Sandy) Cannon; sister Vivian...

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Mark B. Cummings

Mark B. Cummings

Dec 27, 2016

Mark B. Cummings, 62, of Greenwood and New Gloucester passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 27. He was born in Lewiston, July 12, 1954, the son of Arthur S. Cummings II and Helen (Robinson) Cummings. He was educated in Auburn schools, graduated from Gould Academy and Bentley College. He was employed by State Farm Insurance Co. for several years, and...

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Donald F. Hastings

Donald F. Hastings

Dec 27, 2016

Donald F. Hastings, Former CEO and Welding Industry Maverick, Dies at 88 Donald F. Hastings passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Hastings is best known for his extraordinary 44-year career at the Lincoln Electric Company, a data-widget-version="324" data-widget-config="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"+ billion arc welding manufacturing company based in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Harvard Business School, Hastings began his career at Lincoln as...

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Joseph Jezek

Joseph Jezek

Dec 27, 2016

Joseph ""Joe"" Jezek, 91, passed away on 27 December 2016 at the North Unit, Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence in Aurora, Colorado. He resided for nearly 50 years in Carlsbad, California, moving to Colorado in 2011 to be closer to family. He was born on January 25, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska to Joseph Jezek and Anna (Beran) Jezek. Joe...

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Larry F. Happel

Larry F. Happel

Dec 27, 2016

85, of Centennial. Born June 9, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI. He passed away December 27, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Lola; two daughters, Jane (Ken) Bailey and Sue (Dana) Lipscomb; son, Tom (Valerie); stepson, Jason (Dianna) Binkley; and 10 grandchildren.Larry was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. He served in the US...

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Wilbur ""John"" Betz

Wilbur ""John"" Betz

Dec 26, 2016

Wilbur ""John"" Betz, 89, of Denver, Colorado, lost his long battle with Alzheimer's on December 26, 2016, at Sunrise Cherry Creek. John was born in Butler, Missouri, in 1927, the son of Levi and Birdie Mae Betz. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joan, his children, David and Krista, and his step-children, Nancy, Bill, and Kenny, and 7 grandchildren....

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George Bellopatrick Jr.

George Bellopatrick Jr.

Dec 26, 2016

George Bellopatrick Jr., age 80, passed away on Dec. 26, 2016 in Aurora, Colorado. He was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio on July 24, 1936 to George and Anna Bellopatrick (both deceased). He graduated from Mingo High School in 1954. In October 1956, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he spent 8 years. After leaving the Air...

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Richard ""Dick"" Braun

Richard ""Dick"" Braun

Dec 26, 2016

Richard Braun, age 83, originally of Denver, CO, passed into eternal life on December 26, 2016. Richard was a horticulturalist who grew flowers for the floral shops in and around Denver. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his beloved wife, Dorothy. Services will be held in Richard's honor on Thursday, January 5, 2017,...

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Ruth Breningstall

Ruth Breningstall

Dec 26, 2016

Ruth Irene Breningstall, 100, passed away on December 26th, 2016. She was born on April 29, 1916 in Marion Kansas, to Zella Juanita Oberholser and Sherman Daniel Emrich. She is preceded in death by husband, Natley Russell Breningstall. Ruth is survived by two sons, Dr. Galen and Dr. Orvin Breningstall, 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Ruth was married to Natley...

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Genevieve ""Genny"" Schepker

Genevieve ""Genny"" Schepker

Dec 26, 2016

Genny, 66, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away December 26, 2016. She is survived by her 3 children, Joe Schepker, Holly Hall, & Misty Schepker Scheidt, grandchildren, a great grandchild, her mother, four siblings, and many other family members. Celebration of Life and Reception will be Thursday, 1/5, 1-4 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton....

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John Korenic, Jr.

John Korenic, Jr.

Dec 25, 2016

A little after 11pm Sunday December 25, 2016, and with one new guardian angel gained, the world lost a beautiful soul; a husband, dad, brother, grandpa, uncle, and friend passed away. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. John had a huge and caring heart and touched everyone that he encountered. He would often help anyone in...

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Joanne Catherine Barney

Joanne Catherine Barney

Dec 25, 2016

Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Barney of Aurora and granddaughter Lily Anne, CO; her partner, Ron Roling of Aurora, CO; sister, Mary Ellen (Kevin) Smith of Wappinger Falls, NY; brother, Mark (Daryl) Chomich of Yorktown, NY; niece Alexis Chomich of Yorktown, NY and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. If...

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