Obituaries

Nov 21, 2012

Joann Passman, of Boulder, passed away on November 21, 2012 at Boulder Community Hospital. Joann was born on January 31, 1951 in St. Louis, MO to Leo and Mary Lou Ward. Joann was employed as a cosmetologist and was an active member in local political efforts for the Democratic Party. She is survived by her children, Kim Fariello and Tshandra...

Nov 20, 2012

Rev. Dr. Amy Iola Kees, a longtime resident of Boulder, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Amy was born on November 17, 1914 in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Elmer and Edna (Oxford) Merritt. Amy had four bothers all born in Broken Bow, Nebraska: Claude Merritt, Grant Merritt, Howard Merritt (Dot), Alvie Merritt (Pat). Amy...

Nov 11, 2012

Theresa (Mary) Chavez, of Denver, passed away on November 11, 2012 at The Denver Hospice. Theresa was born in Boulder on May 6, 1946 to Emerenciano and Eva Bernal. For many years Theresa worked for Boulder County Social Service and Colorado Chautauqua. Theresa was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Travelling, bowling and socializing were some of Theresa’s...

Nov 10, 2012

Einar G. Berlin passed away on November 10, 2012 after a short illness. He was 90 years young. Einar was born on October 13, 1922 in Green Lake Tp., Minnesota to Herman and Johanna Berlin. Einar lived in Minnesota until he enlisted in the U. S. Navy. He served as a sonar operator on the USS Willoughby for 2 years...

Nov 10, 2012

Nov 8, 2012

Eugene Dai Kem Ching, 64, of Lafayette, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He traveled to Hong Kong where he met his wife, Adele. They would have celebrated 28 years of marriage this year. Eugene passed away on November 8, 2012, and is survived by his wife and two children, Stephen and Tiffany. His family was by his side at his...

Nov 3, 2012

Oct 15, 2012

Don Haloin, of Westminster, passed away on October 15, 2012 in Westminster. Don was born on August 6, 1949 in Denver to Donald and Shirley Haloin. After completing his education at Aims Community College Don worked for the Public Service Company. On February 19, 1973 Don and Marcie Schwartz were married in Greeley, Colorado. Don was a man committed to...

Oct 14, 2012

Oct 14, 2012

Harry Pete Stravolemos died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at the age of 78. He was born Oct. 18, 1933, in Shreveport, La., to Pete Stravolemos and Stamatia Pantelides Stravolemos. Harry graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in 1951. He attended the University of Arkansas and graduated with a pharmacy degree in 1956. He started his career with Lewis Pharmacy on...

Oct 13, 2012

Sep 20, 2012

Joe Bernard Sullivan of Boulder went to his heavenly home September 20, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Jean Sullivan, and children: Sheri Hoornbeek, Tim Sullivan, and Shane Sullivan. Joe is also survived by his three sisters: Louise Drumheller, Margie Gabehart, and Kathleen Poteet, and had 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Joe...

Sep 5, 2012

Leo Anthony Gallagher, 80, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012. He was born November 30, 1931, to John and Izah Gallagher near their dairy farm in Boulder. He graduated from Pleasant View School, Boulder High School, and the University of Colorado. Afterward, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He returned home and married the love of his...

Sep 2, 2012

Brian James Biehn, 42, of Longmont, CO passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 2nd, 2012. Brian was born in Boulder, CO on January 17th, 1970 to Wayne and Monia Biehn. He was an avid sports fan. Growing up in Boulder, he played baseball and football, and was a huge Broncos, CU, and Rockies fan. He was able to attend CU home...

Aug 29, 2012

Aug 22, 2012

Maurice L. Blackmon went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 22nd at 6:30 pm. Last February he had been stunned by diagnosis of an aggressive cancer already metastasized to his brain. The brain tumors defied state-of-the-art medical treatment at University of Colorado Cancer Center and rapidly destroyed cognitive and motor abilities, but to the end he retained his...

Aug 6, 2012

Doris Ann Serafini of Longmont died peacefully at home on August 6, 2012, the day after her 82nd birthday. She spent her last week as she would have wanted, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Doris grew up in Hillsboro, Illinois. She married Max Serafini in 1951, and they moved to Colorado in 1955, living in Denver, Longmont and Brighton...

Jun 26, 2012

Jun 24, 2012

Isabelle Alene Conner, longtime resident of Boulder, died peacefully of natural causes on June 24, 2012 at age 67. Isabelle was a resident of Foothills home, and was lovingly cared for by the amazing Imagine staff. She loved people, and had many friends, including those who shared her residence. She loved music and movies. Isabelle was born in Butte, Montana,...

Jun 13, 2012

Joseph M. Gruber, 53, died on June 13, 2012, in Leadville, Colorado, during the Ride the Rockies Bicycle Tour. He passed away while enjoying the sport that was his passion. He was born on June 24, 1958, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Friends knew him as Joe and family called him Matt to avoid confusion with his father, Joseph John Gruber. He...