William Patrick Medcalf was born August 13, 1948, in Bremerton, WA. Bill received his high school education in Paulsbo, WA. He joined the Marines in 1968 after which he worked for Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, WA. He then worked for the US Naval Torpedo Station in Keyport, WA. At an after-work gathering at Keyport, Bill met Lois, who also worked...
Christopher James Svec 1984-2023On November 11th 2023, just shy of his 40th birthday, Christopher James Svec was taken from us too soon. Christopher was born in Macon Georgia on January 26th 1984 but spent most of his years in Colorado. At a young age he enjoyed playing soccer and baseball. He has always been a fan of video games, movies...
Edna Marie Sheldon, 98, of Denver, passed away on November 11, 2023. She was born on December 5, 1924 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, the eighth of thirteen children born to Birgous and Mary Quillin. Her family moved back to Gary, Indiana in the late 1920's. Edna was a hard worker from an early age, scrubbing floors for 5 cents for...
David Allen Whalen, 64, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on Friday, November 10th, 2023. Dave, as he was known, was born in Eastport, Maine on July 27, 1959, to Robert and Beverly (Hicks) Whalen. He graduated from Bedford High School in Bedford, Massachusetts in 1977 and immediately entered the Air Force where he served his country for 21 years. He...
Ingrid Viola Carlson was born to a Swedish immigrant family in New York City. She loved to roller skate to the Bronx Zoo and was involved with the Salvation Army Church. When she was older her family built a home in Ardsley, New York. After High School, where she participated in many sports, she went to Chattanooga Tennessee. There she...
Flora Bueno was born in Segundo, CO on June 17, 1926. She passed into eternity on November 9, 2023. She was the second child born to Tomasita and Fidel Maestas. Her siblings were Lallie, Fidel, Orlie, Pricilla, Carol, Becky and Theresa. Only Carol, Becky and Theresa remain.Flora attended school at Primero High School, graduating in 1945. Flora and her husband,...
Rebecca "Becky" Krause Ponda was born in Akron, Colorado, on January 30, 1949. She grew up in a small community and graduated from Akron High School in 1967. Becky has a beautiful soprano voice and sang in the school church choir. Becky attended Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, where she focused on music and was the lead singer in...
KERAN DECKER PATTENGILL It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Keran Lucille Decker Pattengill, 80, in hospice, in Golden, Colorado on November 8, 2023. Keran was born and raised in McPherson and also lived in Topeka prior to relocating to Golden with her young family in 1967. She is pre-deceased by her beloved husband Maurice Pattengill...
Robert Todd Powell, aka TP, of Littleton, CO, passed away November 8, 2023. Born in Morganton, NC, on May 5, 1961, he was the son of the late Alma Powell and Frank "Boonie" Fleming.Todd graduated from Freedom High School and Western Piedmont Community College. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Western Carolina University and worked in higher education...
Priscilla J. Matt, formerly of Ames, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 8, at home in Aurora, Colorado. She was 91.Priscilla Joan Paulson was born on February 27, 1932, to William Paulson and Ida Dorothy (Bell) Paulson in Brooklyn, New York. As her parents were both professional musicians, Priscilla was a child of the entertainment scene, even doing crossword puzzles and playing...
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear loved one Tonisha Shavon Chapman. She departed from this world and left behind a void that can never be filled on November 7th 2023. Though her time with us may have come to an end, her spirit and legacy will forever live on in our hearts...
Patrick Mark Thorne was born on November 15, 1969 to his parents Floyd M. Thorne, Jr and Linda M. (Brungardt) Thorne at Rose Memorial Hospital in Denver, Colorado.Patrick was eight years old when he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. As hard as it was as a vibrant very active little boy he did well, all in all. When he...
Charles Martinez "Chuck Mo", 92, of Denver, Colorado, left his earthly home to join his beautiful wife Betty Ann of 58 years in their heavenly home on November 5, 2023. She's been waiting for him there for 15 years! He is survived by 4 sons, Charles (Sue), Urban (Laura), James (Anita), Jeffrey (Janine) and 3 daughters, Barbara, Gail, and Jody...
Randall James Sarka, 42, of Strasburg, Colorado passed away suddenly Saturday, November 4, 2023 in Aurora, Colorado. Randy was born December 16, 1980 at Rose Medical Center, Denver, Colorado to Willis and Deborah Sarka Jr.. He graduated from Strasburg High School in 1999, and Pickens Tech College in 2000. Randy did a variety of jobs throughout his life but found...
Andre Vance Clair of Parker, Colorado passed away due to kidney failure brought on by complications of diabetes on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at home with family. Andre was 68 years old.Andre was born at Fort Carson, CO. He graduated from Roy J. Wasson High School and attended Trinidad State College before transferring to Central Missouri State college where he...
Eldon Bruce Hawkins (1949-2023) Eldon Bruce Hawkins, 74, passed away on November 4, 2023 at his home in Aurora, CO, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband to Deborah Ann Hawkins and devoted father and grandfather. Eldon and Deborah met at a Sadie Hawkins dance where they instantly formed a connection and became high school sweethearts. That connection...
November 3, 2023, James William Nichols, 73, of Aurora CO joined his beloved wife and best friend, Elizabeth, in heaven. James was born on August 20, 1950 in Philadelphia PA to the loving parent John and Elsie Nichols and the youngest of 2 children. He grew up and met his future wife, Elizabeth, in Clayton NJ. James and Elizabeth started...
Ione Magdirila- goes by Cindy by family and close friends, went in peace to be with her Lord on Friday, Nov 3rd. She was a beloved wife to Michael and a mother to Aden, 16 and Aney, 9. Born in the Philippines, she moved to Guam with her family at about age 12. She moved to Colorado in 2004 and...
Harry Lee Smith was born on September 9, 1929 in Byers, Colorado to John W. Smith and Lula M. (Hutsell) Smith, both of whom preceded him in death. He passed away peacefully at his home on November 2, 2023. He married the love of his life, Bonnie J. (Secrest) Smith in December of 1948 and they remained together for nearly...
Anna Mae Kerstetter, 95, of Golden, died Wednesday November 1, 2023. She was born to the late William and Mary Vondracek on August 13, 1928, at home in the Village of Horseheads, New York. She was married to the late Gail Kerstetter in 1951. They followed road construction for many years before settling on Golden. She graduated from Horseheads High...