Douglas County News-Press

Francis Joseph Martorano, 78, of Castle Rock, CO, passed away on June 3, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 11, 1941 to Joseph J. and Librina (Primavera) Martorano, Francis obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree from Notre Dame University and went on to achieve a Medical Doctorate from the Medical College of Virginia. He served in the U.S. Navy between 1963 and 1967. On March 18, 1977 Francis married Mary Margaret Patton at The Peck House in Empire, Colorado. Dr. Francis "Frank" Martorano was a Pediatrician who practiced medicine in Denver, CO for over 30 years. It was believed by many that he "hung the moon" based on the love and kindness he showed the children he took care of,...

90, Long-time Douglas County resident, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease on January 2, 2020. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Johnny, in 2015 after 66 years of marriage. For full obituary and service details, see ponderosavalleyfunerals.com.

Marie Winship, a long time Douglas County resident, passed away on September 17, 2019 at Porter Hospice in Centennial. She was 94 years old. Marie was predeceased by her husband, William Winship, and is survived by her children, Kris Winship, Richard Winship, Cy (John Strauss) Winship and Monica (Jon) Grannis and her two grandchildren, Alex Grannis and Emma Grannis. Marie was born Marie Elisabeth "Lissi" Voigt in Kassel, Germany. As a teenager during WWII, her home was destroyed and her family separated. After the war she was able to take advantage of her education in English by working as a translator for the American Army, where she met her husband, Bill, and subsequently moved to the...