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William Velarde Obituary

VELARDE, WILLIAM William (Bill) Taylor Velarde, died October 2, 2004. He is survived by one brother, Frank Velarde (Della); five sisters: Estelle Shannon, Lucille Brehm (Fred), Emma Toni Velarde, Pearl Nardini and Margaret Velarde. William graduated from the University of Denver in 1952; he worked for the US Forest Service and retired from that agency in 1980. He served in Europe during World War II in the 14th Infantry Division. Rosary Wednesday 7:15PM, Olingers' Aurora Chase, 1095 Havana. Requiem Mass Thursday, 9AM, Our Lady Of Victory Chapel, 2566 Sable Blvd. Interment Gardner, Co. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Our lady of Victory Chapel.

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Published by Denver Post on Oct. 6, 2004.

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