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Richard Ray Walker, age 84, of Castle Rock, Colorado passed away on January 26, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1940 in Brigham City, UT to Ray and June Walker. Richard grew up in Cove, UT helping his parents work their family dairy farm. He graduated from North Cash High School. He was drafted into the US Arm in January of 1962, and then attended Utah State University. He settled in the Denver Metroplex of Colorado in 1970. Richard worked for Harper's Furniture as their vice president and manager until 1982. After leaving Harper's he went into business with his brother, Jack. Richard is survived by his son Michael Walker and his wife Jessica; his daughters: June Walker and Joey Walker;...

Nancy Em Halverhout, 71, of Castle Pines Village, CO, passed away on November 26, 2024. She was on February 4, 1953 in Iowa. Several celebrations of Nancy's life with family members will be held. A full obituary may be viewed and condolences offered by visiting www.OlingerAndrews.com

Daniel Mark Etzel, age 49, passed away on October 10, 2024, at his home in Castle Rock, CO. Daniel was born on December 15, 1974, at Eskaton American River Hospital in Carmichael, CA. He spent his early years in Rocklin, CA, where he excelled in art, swam competitively with the local aquatic club, and played soccer. Known for his happy-go-lucky nature and love of the outdoors, Daniel carried these qualities throughout his life. As a young adult, Daniel pursued his passion for aviation by earning both his private and commercial pilot's licenses. He graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management. Following graduation, he joined...

Vera Suzanne "Sue" Ferrell was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on July 29, 2024, at Legacy Village of Castle Pines in Castle Pines, CO. Although we are mourning her passing here on earth, we know that she is now rejoicing in the Kingdom of God, with no more pain or suffering. Sue was born on August 19, 1931, to William and Huldah (Westaby) Jakobs on the family farm south of Iowa Falls, Iowa. She joined one sister, Mildred (Mickie), and together they grew up and attended country school in Hardin County. She went on to attend and graduate from Iowa Falls High School in 1949, then attended and graduated from the Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing as an RN in Rochester, MN, in September,...

Martha Canum passed away on June 8, 2024 in Castle Rock, CO. She was born in Ordway, CO on March 25, 1930 to Charles and Ruth Picklum. She is survived by her children: Cheryn Weathers, Susan Lewis, Rob Canum, Art Canum; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and sister Luana Golinski. Celebration of life will take place on July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm at Castleview Baptist Church, 5054 Crowfoot Valley Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80108.

Martha Canum passed away on June 8, 2024 in Castle Rock, CO. She was born in Ordway, CO on March 25, 1930 to Charles and Ruth Picklum. She is survived by her children: Cheryn Weathers, Susan Lewis, Rob Canum, Art Canum; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and sister Luana Golinski. Celebration of life will take place on July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm at Castleview Baptist Church, 5054 Crowfoot Valley Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80108.

Donnie Dean Robinson, age 82 of Castle Rock, passed away on May 11, 2024. He was born on January 29, 1942 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Olen and Maxine (Hammack) Robinson. Donnie married Henrietta Catulli and they celebrated 55 years of marriage before his passing. Donnie was raised in Oklahoma and moved to Pueblo as a teenager and lived there until 2019. He was a 1960 graduate of Centennial High School in Pueblo. Donnie proudly served in the U.S. Marines. He later received his nursing attendant training from Colorado State Hospital; a B.A. in Psychology from Southern Colorado State College, Master's in Recreational Therapy and a second Master's in Special Education from Adams State College....

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, devout Christian, and friend to many, Loretta Treat, who was born on December 3, 1935, and passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, in Castle Rock, Colorado. Loretta was a beacon of strength and love, raising her two children, Michael, and Patrick Malone, with unwavering dedication after the loss of her first husband, Kent Malone, in 1980. Her resilience and care knew no bounds, and she found love again with Dennis Treat, a pastor, who became a cherished part of the family. Born in Oklahoma City, Loretta attended Oklahoma Baptist University and dedicated most of her career to medical and mental care as a nurse, touching...

Paul Federico Jimenez was born on July 6, 1955, and passed away at age 68 on May 7, 2024. Paul was raised in Pueblo and graduated in 1973 from South High School. He worked for ABC Rail and the CF&I Steel Mill. Paul was a gifted musician who taught himself how to play the guitar. He loved to share his music with family and friends. Paul will be remembered as a kind and caring man who always saw the beauty in the simple things. Paul was preceded in death by his loving parents Federico and Rose Jimenez. He is survived by his family: Linda Hopkins (Dean), Michael Jimenez (Vonnette), Deanna Towne (Marc) and sons (Justis and Blanton), David Lucero (Mark Stahler) , Kenny Rowland, Tony...

SJAASTAD, BARBARA LOUISE nee MENGES, 92, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Pine Grove Crossing Assisted Living in Parker, CO. She is survived by her three children, Sara, David (Beth), and Don (Betsy); five grandchildren, Christian (Jennifer), Kevin (Brittany), Dan (Courtney), Emma, and Grace; and four great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Gerald Don Sjaastad (Jerry), of 57 years whom she married at the Upper Dublin Lutheran Church in Ambler, PA, in 1952. Barbara was born in 1931 to Elmer and Louise Menges in Philadelphia, PA, and attended the Germantown Friends school until H.S. graduation in 1949. She attended Hood College until graduation in 1955 with a degree in...

SJAASTAD, BARBARA LOUISE nee MENGES, 92, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Pine Grove Crossing Assisted Living in Parker, CO. She is survived by her three children, Sara, David (Beth), and Don (Betsy); five grandchildren, Christian (Jennifer), Kevin (Brittany), Dan (Courtney), Emma, and Grace; and four great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Gerald Don Sjaastad (Jerry), of 57 years whom she married at the Upper Dublin Lutheran Church in Ambler, PA, in 1952. Barbara was born in 1931 to Elmer and Louise Menges in Philadelphia, PA, and attended the Germantown Friends school until H.S. graduation in 1949. She attended Hood College until graduation in 1955 with a degree in...

SJAASTAD, BARBARA LOUISE nee MENGES, 92, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Pine Grove Crossing Assisted Living in Parker, CO. She is survived by her three children, Sara, David (Beth), and Don (Betsy); five grandchildren, Christian (Jennifer), Kevin (Brittany), Dan (Courtney), Emma, and Grace; and four great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Gerald Don Sjaastad (Jerry), of 57 years whom she married at the Upper Dublin Lutheran Church in Ambler, PA, in 1952. Barbara was born in 1931 to Elmer and Louise Menges in Philadelphia, PA, and attended the Germantown Friends school until H.S. graduation in 1949. She attended Hood College until graduation in 1955 with a degree in...

Marvin Wayne Vaughan, age 78, of Elizabeth, CO passed away on April 3, 2024. He was born November 9, 1945 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Charles and Laura Vaughan. He grew up in Brook, Indiana and graduated from Brook High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana State University. Marvin married Rhonda "Red" Hale on August 23, 1967. They moved to Colorado in 1989. He will be laid to rest on his family farm at a later date.

Richard (Bear) Parker, of Dade City, FL sadly passed away on October 18th, 2023 in Castle Rock, CO after a lengthy battle with nephropathy. Bear was born to James and Dorothy-Ann Parker on April 10th, 1953 in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. After graduating from Saint Leo College in 1989, he served with the Dade City Police Department until retirement. Bear is survived by his loving wife Cindy and his children Sara Parker, Ryan (Paige) Parker, Geoff (Jocelyn) Parker, and 2 grandchildren. Please join us in celebrating his life Sunday afternoon April 14th, 2024. The memorial Service begins at 1pm at The Colonial at Sunset. 31122 Pasco Rd, San Antonio, FL 33576. In lieu of flowers, the family asks...

Larry Lee Odekirk passed away October 17, 2023. He was born July 4, 1938. He is survived by his wife Geraldine, son Todd Lee, granddaughter Malia. He is preceded in death by his son Thomas Bradford. Memorial service will be Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11am at Journey Church in Castle Rock, CO.

Mamie Hood Wells passed away 9/25/2023. She was born in Gaffney, SC to Paul and Mazie Hood. Wife of Robert E Wells.

Peggy Joyce Hobbs passed away Sept. 18, 2023. She was born in Antlers, CO on July 12, 1933 to Pearl and John Clark. Peggy graduated from Rifle High School and moved to Denver to attend college. Due to her father's illness she returned home to help take care of him. After his passing her family moved to Grand Junction where she began working for Mesa Junior College. She worked in their mail service department for over 20 years before retiring. She met Al at church and they were married on Nov. 13, 1976. She loved to read and go to garage sales. She is preceded in death by her husband Allen Hobbs. Survived by step son Michael Hobbs (Sandra), grandchildren: Bryon (Christy), Brandon, Haley...

John G. Black, 80, Aurora, CO, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on August 31, 2023 at Castle Rock Assisted Living. Born February 20, 1943, in Greencastle, he was the son of Edwin Gifford and Mary Jane Black. He was a 1961 graduate of Greencastle High School and went on to attend Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri. On December 1, 1968, he married Joyce Bills, who survives him. Married for 55 years, they lived in Greencastle until 2021, when they moved to Colorado to be closer to their two daughters. John started his working years in the sales field. He went on to work for the Indiana Department of Transportation, where he retired after 30 years of service in 2005. He...

Ann Louise Jones, age 73, of Castle Rock, Colorado passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born at St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO on April 10, 1950 to Arthur and Agnes Jacobs. Ann attended Mountain View High School in Missouri and received her GED in 1978 after getting married and having her two children. She married William D. Jones on May 6, 1967 and was a homemaker during her children's early years. She then worked at Douglas County High School in the office as well as several other small jobs in town. Ann had a passion for helping others. She would make beautiful wedding cakes for family and friends as well as birthday cakes. She adored her grandkids and was very...

Christine J. Brabb, age 89, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. She was born in Aguilar, Colorado, on January 27, 1934, to Charles and Josephine Cuzzetto. Christine held a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from Colorado State University - Fort Collins. She met her husband, David M. Brabb, in Eads, Colorado, when he had returned home from the Navy, during her early teaching years. They later got married August 8th, 1959. Christine, who often went by 'Teensy' in childhood, was a devout Catholic who attended Mass at Holy Family Parish, in Pueblo, CO, for over 59 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed sewing, reading, and spending time with...

Leona Helen Meadors, age 98, of Castle Rock, Colorado passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born February 22, 1924 in Edgerton, WI to Henry and Lenice Donstad. Leona was a retired nurse of 43 years. She loved her quilting and was known for gifting her crocheted Afghans. A devoted member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Ft. Smith, AR. Even living in Colorado she would join service every Sunday via Zoom. Leona is preceded in death by her husband, Drennon Meadors; son-in-law Floyd Lareau; siblings: Grace, Hilda, Martha, Barbara, Larraine, Edward and Robert. She is survived by her children: Kenneth Meadors and his wife Donna, Margaret Lareau; grandchildren: Melissa Storey, Stephanie...