Russell E. Smith, 80, of Denver. Survived by daughter Bonnie (Terry) Burch and son Dale R. Smith, grandchildren Mark and Doug Walker and Darcy and Stacy Smith, and 3 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers Francis Overbaugh, Tom, Raymond, Paul and William Smith and sister Eileen Bradley. Preceded in death by his wife Lorraine M. Smith, and brother Richard Smith. Retired...

Beloved mother of Daniel Sr, Ralph, Anthony(Tony) Vickie,Sylvester(Solie) Jr. and Liz,daughters in law Sandy, Karen, Darlene,Antonette and son in law Tim. Also surviving are ten grand-children,six and one-half great-grandchildren husband Silver her sisters Gloria Salazar and Mary Ann Martinez,nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held Friday, 10:00am, Newcomer Family Mortuary Chapel.

Clifford L. Downing, age 78 of Wheat Ridge, passed away peacefully August 12,2002. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Donna, children Joyce Downing Kopatich(Marty), Steve Johnson(Fran), Ralph Downing(Jo),Gary Downing(Faye),CalaLea Tholen(Vince), Christine Mitchell(Tim),numerous grand-children and one great-grand-daughter Vivian Tholen. Also surviving is his brother James C.(Mary) Downing. Funeral services Friday, 2:00pm, Newcomer Family Mortuary Chapel.

Evelyn B. Little, 84, passed away on August 6, 2002. She is survived by her daughter Arlene Branham, son Tom Little, also 3 grand-children, and 1 great grandchild. Memorial services Thursday, 10am at Newcomer Family Chapel. Interment private.

Kenny Griego, of Thornton passed away on August 7, 2002. He is survived by his parents, Manuel and Victoria Griego, brother David (Sheila) Griego, sisters Debbie (Phillip) Calahan, and JoAnne Johnson, as well as 10 nephews and nieces, 2 great nieces and extended family and friends who love him. He was a musician who loved life, played guitar, and loved...

Wanda R. Davidson, age 62 of Keenesburg. She is survived by her husband Dennis,four children, eleven grand-children,two great-grand-children, two brothers and two sisters. Visiting hours Wednesday, 4-8pm, with funeral services Thursday, 11:30am,both at Newcomer Family Mortuary Chapel. Interment to follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 1:00pm, staging area "A".

William Henry Ford, 77 of Wheat Ridge passed away on August 8th after a two-year illness. His wife of 46 years, Merilyn, his daughter Patricia (Richard), and sons Tim (Doris) and Scott (Melinda) all from the Denver area survive him. His sister, Dot Farmer of Hartsel and 7 grandchildren also survive Bill. He was born in Sterling and grew up...

Rita M. Petla-Beach, age 38, formerly of Golden, passed away peacefully at her home in Richfield, Ohio. Loving mother of Lauren Nicole, also survived by her husband Michael, her mother Kathleen Kittinger, brothers Dan, Jeff and David Petla, her sister Rose Mary, her mother and father-in-law Tom and Leilani Beach, her brothers-in-law James and Matthew Beach, and several nieces and...

Ralph "Eddie" Powers, 51, of Aurora, husband of Gladys. Father of Michael, Sandi, Mary,and Edward; also survived by three granddaughters. Funeral Service Thursday, 3PM at Newcomer Family Chapel; visitation prior to service at 1 PM. Services conclude at the chapel.

Marion G. Veasman, 76, passed away July 30, 2002. Marion is survived by his wife Fern, son Gary (Louise)Veasman, sister Nellie Rollins, and a brother Don (Ruth) Veasman. Visitation Sunday, 3-8pm at Newcomer Family Chapel. Services Monday, 10:30am at Brentwood United Methodist Church, 1899 S. Irving St., Denver. Interment Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 1:30pm, Staging Area

Joel Wesley Van Dyke, 55, of Black Hawk, husband of Rita. Survived by his wife of 25 years, two sons, Joel Jr., Aaron and grandchildren. Joel worked in the Coors Ceramics Co., 600 9th Street, Golden, CO in grinding dept. 401. He worked from 1966 until retiring in 1986 due to Beryllium Lung Disease. Joel went to school to learn...

Interment was at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Decorated U.S. Army Veteran,serving in WW 11 and the Korean War. Retired from the US Postal Service. Preceded in death by his wife Lorene. Survived by sons Larry, Allen and John, grand-children Alex and Alyssa. Also survived by numerous friends and relatives. In Lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the American Cancer...

Lori Sue Sanderson, age 41, passed away Wednesday, July 24,2002 in her home in Arvada,after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her maternal grand-mother Mabel Nagel, her mother Nancy Caldwell, her brother Mark, four nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her father Jerry L. Sanderson. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, July 30,2002, at 4:00pm,...

William J. Levenhagen, age 79 of Denver, passed away July 19,2002. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Lucille, daughters Karen Alley, Linda(Ralph) Williams and Susan Levenhagen, five grand-children and six great-grand-children. Memorial service Wednesday, July 31,2002 at 11:30am Newcomer Family Mortuary Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Denver Fire fighters Orphans Fund, 2201 Federal Blvd,...

David Victor Olson, 62, of Wheat Ridge, husband of Marilyn. Also survived by Son Paul (Keri)and grandchildren Mollie, Lauren, and Ryan, and daughter Heidi, parents Bea and Victor Olson, and sisters Vicki (Dick) and Laurel. Preceded in death by brother Gregory. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in St. Paul, MN. Memorial Contributions may be made...

Donna Jean Hertzing, age 51 of Denver.She is survived by her son Steven(Lesley),four grand-children, her mother Dorothy Guyer, brothers Thomas and Philip. Preceeded in death by her grand-daughter Nakita. Visiting hours Friday, 4-8pm, with funeral services Saturday, 11:00am, Newcomer Family Mortuary Chapel.

Elizabeth A. Forst, of Genesee, died July, 24, at Lutheran Medical Center. She is the beloved wife for 48 years of Don Forst, loving mother to Rob of Denver; John of Highlands Ranch; Greg of Denver; and Wayne of Aurora. She was born on August 7, 1934, in New York City. Married Don on August 22, 1953. She is also...

Survived by her husband Leon of 49 years, and her children; Christine, Susan, Mary(Michael),Stephen(Elisa),Laura(Ray) and Peter(Beth), fifteen grand-children and her brothers Frank(Ellie) and Vincent(Kathy) Rundgren. She was preceded in death by her parents Vincent and Otillia Rundgren, and her sister Sophie Annala.A Rosary service will be held Wednesday, 7:00pm, Newcomer Family Mortuary Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 12:00pm All...

Maria Ramona Soberanes, 63, of Lakewood, wife of Juan Soberanes. Survived by Jesse and Angie Lucero, Andrew, Johnny, Jose, and Manuel Balderas, daughters Diana Guardado and Linda Valeriano. There are 17 grandchildren,3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by son Timmy. Visitation will be held Thursday, 5 PM, at St. Anthony of Padua...

James E. Catanese, 52, passed away July 20, 2002. James was a decorated Veteran who served two tours in Vietnam. He was the recipient of 2 Bronze Stars for Heroism, and a Purple Heart. He is survived by his daughters Angela Campbell, and Jennifer Catanese, father Frank Catanese, sister Mary Copeland, 2 grandchildren, Dakota, and Cheyenne Campbell. James was preceded...