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Ruby A. Peters
Aug 4, 2014
Ruby Avis Peters was born January 10, 1919 in Newberry South Carolina to William Talmadge Kelly and Anna Inez Kelly. She is preceded in death by her husband Randall Hans Peters. They were married at Fort Jackson, South Carolina April 25, 1942, and remained together until Randall's death in 2001. She is survived by her sons Robert, Mark, and Gary;...

Russell Dennis Stearns
Aug 3, 2014
Russell Dennis Stearns, 57, of Littleton, Colorado passed away August 3, 2014 at his parents' home in Westminster after a courageous fight with cancer. Russ was born March 16, 1957 in Windsor, Vermont. He graduated from Westminster High School in 1975. Russ worked 34 years as the school bus foreman for Cherry Creek Schools. He enjoyed photography, camping, fishing, and...

Pauline 'Polly' Kendall
Aug 3, 2014
Polly passed away on August 3, 2014. There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 West Florida Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 10 AM. Interment will be private at Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, plese offer contributions to the charity of your choice.
Joyce Ward
Aug 3, 2014
Rose Joyce Ward Born May 26, 1924 Deceased August 3, 2014 Joyce grew up in Oklahoma. She lived through the Great Depression graduating from Davenport High School in 1942, where she was the Drum Majorette. She married Richard Earl Ward on February 26th 1942. They had four children; Richard Larry was born on Jan 31st 1943, Sandra Jane born on...
Edward Michael Custy
Aug 3, 2014
Edward Michael Custy March 27, 1926-August 3, 2014 Preceded in death by wife Mary Ann; parents Mary Catherine & John; brothers John & Kenneth; sisters Vivian McGrath, Mary Breit. Survived by children Mike (Ping), Danny (Paula), Mary Kay (Wayne) Moore, Tim (Lisa), Colleen (Wayne) Lorenz, Pat (Carol), Maureen (Rex) Roben, Dennis (Anne), Eileen (Bruce) Hendee, Kevin (Jeanne); dear friend Jan...

Louis Shack Herman
Aug 3, 2014
A Funeral Service for Louis will be held at the Horan & McConaty Chapel at 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 11:30 AM. There will be a public visitation one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 1:15 PM, Area 'C'.
Sean Patrick Himmelberg
Aug 2, 2014
Sean Patrick Himmelberg, 22, passed away August 2, 2014, in Pueblo, Colorado, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born April 30, 1992 in St. Louis, Missouri, to David Thomas and Shari Lynn Spangler Himmelberg. Sean has lived in Colorado with his family since 1998. Sean's hobbies included sports, his favorites being football and lacrosse. He played collegiate...
Neva Field
Aug 2, 2014
Neva was born in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C., of Yugoslav heritage. Her father was an engineer and pilot who had flown on missions over Europe for the Yugoslav, British, and US air forces during World War II. He earned his US citizenship for his service through a special act of the US Congress. Her mother was also a naturalized...

Anna D. McWilliams
Aug 2, 2014
Anna D. McWilliams, 85, of Highlands Ranch. Passed away August 2nd. Preceded in death by husband Hugh. Mother of Kristine and Hugh McWilliams and the late Karen Wood. Grandmother of George, Jennifer, Stacy, Eric, Christopher, Lindsay, Edmund, and Adam. Great grandmother of Elizabeth. Sister of Charles Pennington. Private family services were held. Memorials suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation of Colorado,...
Robert ""Bob"" Jennett
Aug 2, 2014
Robert ""Bob"" Jennett, 84, died on Saturday August 2 in Lakewood, CO. He was raised in Dalton, Nebraska. He eventually moved to Denver and began his 29 year career as a Senior National Bank Examiner. He is survived and will be missed by his wife of 61 years, Norma. Three daughters and their families will also miss Bob: Carol Jennett,...
Renee Nash
Aug 1, 2014
Renee Yvette Nash went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2014 at the age of 51 at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. Renee was born to Johnnie C. Nash and Fannie J. Hall on September 11, 1962 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was one of six children. Renee loved childrenâteaching and guiding them at all ages....

Lucille E. ""Lucy"" Ames
Aug 1, 2014
Lucy, 79, daughter of Richard and Rachel Schmitt Punch, born October 5, 1934 in Denver. She is survived by her husband Dale of 58 years; and son Richard. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald in January 1994. Memorial Service Wednesday, August 6, 1:00PM at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant St, Thornton. Donations are suggested to American Lung...
Valerie Louisa Jones
Aug 1, 2014
Valerie Louisa Jones, 56, passed away August 1, 2014. She was the loved sister of Margaret M. (Ted) Jobe, Marilyn S. (the late Kevin) Karr, W. Michael (Sharon) Jones and Maryann J. (Bill) Davis; aunt of Patrick Karr, Katherine Boody, Eleanor Lutfy, Emily Jobe, Christopher Davis and Stephen Davis. She was lovingly cared for by Putu Suartini and her family,...
Lawrence Martinez
Jul 31, 2014
Lawrence Martinez, 72, Of Denver, said his farewell to his family, on Thursday July 31, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family, wife of 55 years Ramona and their three children Larry, (Michele) Laura, (Bernard) Leonard (Cynthia). His grandchildren Joelle (Jason) , Andre, Brandon, Dante and Adrianna and Great Grandchildren Mateo and Isabella. Lawrence is also survived by his...
Traci Ann Henricksen-Rush
Jul 31, 2014
Traci Ann Henricksen-Rush, 45 of Littleton, passed away on July 31, 2014. A Visitation will be held Sunday, August 3, from 3:00-5:30 PM at Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial 80122. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 4 at 1:00 PM at the West Bowles Community Church, 12325 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton 80127. In lieu...
Frank Sferra
Jul 30, 2014
Frank Sferra, 77, passed away on July 30, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born in Denver on October 16, 1936. He is survived by an extended family, including his cousin Ed (Inez) DePinto. For 54 years, Frank Sferra was a nationally recognized speech and debate coach at Mullen High School. His Mullen students enjoyed great success at the...
Michael Ray McCallum
Jul 29, 2014
Mike was born on January 28, 1949. Mike had grown up in Houston, Texas and graduated from Aldine High School in 1967. Mike had a long and loving marriage with Michelle McCallum; they had met in 1979 and were married four years later on June 11, 1983. From there, Mike and Michelle had two children, Madison and Bobby. Mike had...
Donna Silver Peet
Jul 29, 2014
Donna passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Donna enjoyed playing bridge with friends, a night at the theater or piano bar and travelling around the world. She was a loving mother and adored her grandsons. Spending time with her family and friends brought her great joy. She will be missed but not forgotten by those who knew her....

William M. Sorber
Jul 29, 2014
Reverend Mr. William M. Sorber, retired permanent deacon, of Aurora, passed away July 29, 2014 at the age of 82. He was born April 7, 1932 to William and Thelma (Steeleman) Sorber in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Survivors include his wife Evelyn (Koppie) Sorber, son Kert (Paula) Sorber; daughter Kimberly (Dan) Diller; grandchildren Matt (Diana) Sorber, Loren (Jessica) Sorber, Regina (Tyler) Lawson,...
Richard A. Shaffer
Jul 29, 2014
Richard A. Shaffer Survived by his wife Judith, sons Quentin and Rick, daughters Linda and Deb. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 10:30 AM at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel located at 3101 S. Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. The Interment Service will be held at Ft. Logan National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 5,...
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