Young's Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO (2026)

02/21/2026

Joy Brill, surrounded by love of her family under the loving glow of the Namaqua Heart, lost her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer as she
departed this life in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Vickie Joy Gardner was born on March 12, 1952, in Los Angeles to parents Art McKay and Ila Margaret (Graham) Gardner. Joy was a true Southern Californian girl, with stunning pale green eyes and long strawberry blonde hair. She often told stories of growing up in Burbank and Hollywood,
speaking of people she met along the Sunset Strip before they were famous.

Joy married young, moving to Colorado then briefly back to Southern California, before settling back in Northern Colorado, where she raised four children with her first husband Richard. While her children were young, Joy created holiday magic. From handmade Halloween costumes to a beautifully orchestrated Thanksgiving, and over-the-top Christmas decorations and gifts, the holidays were her thing.

While Joy enjoyed a satisfying 30+ year career as a Real Estate Broker, she also served on the board of directors for the Loveland-Berthoud Association
of Realtors (LBAR), elected Board President in 1998-1999. Joy also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA) for many years.

Joy went on many road trips with her children. Joy’s response to her children asking, “where are we going” was often “crazy, wanna come?” Additionally, playing her favorite songs and albums on repeat at an elevated volume may have contributed to some later in life hearing loss.

Joy was also a lover of books, salads with blue cheese, “nice cookware,” citrus desserts, playing games (board and video), gardening and playing
the slots. Mostly, she enjoyed time with family.

In March of 2006 Joy remarried, the love of her life, Warren Thomas Brill at the Foothills Unitarian Church in Fort Collins. She passed, sadly, just before their 20th wedding anniversary. Joy enjoyed watching her husband, a talented composer and musician, perform while chatting with friends. He
found inspiration in Joy, composing a number of songs inspired by her. Together, they completed their family with the adoption of Janessa.

Thankful to have shared her life are her husband, Warren, her children; J. R. “Brian” (Finity) Steving IV, Thomas “David” (Anya) Steving, Tawny Ursel
(David) Duckworth, Erika Leigh (Chris) Hartmann and Janessa Andrea Brill, her 12 grandchildren; Indiana, Ila, Isaak, Wyatt, Taya, Mitch (Carissa),
Hayden, Reese, Katie, Molly, Azalea and Amaya, and incredible stepfather, David Kirk.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation will take place and Joy’s family will host a private family gathering at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to “House of Neighborly Service” in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO 80534. Please share condolences at youngsfunerals.com.

02/13/2026

Don and Suz Roquet passed within 9 days of each other in October.

Their family remembered the camping trips, hanging out at the old Elks club and golf course, their poker and Bridge card clubs, daily crossword and sweet rolls.

The granddaughters recalled fun shopping trips with their grandma, having her homemade margaritas and helping where needed.

We give thanks for their service to church, community and family.

02/13/2026

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Remembering Jim Keller as an entrepreneur and community supporter with local organizations and his church.
He lived golfing, motorcycles, snowmobiles and was active in youth 4-H.
We give thanks for his love of animals and sports and the support he provided to his family.

02/13/2026

Debra Jean Heine, 74, of Evans passed away at UC Health Greeley Hospital on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was born September 4, 1951 in Hastings, NE to Gerald Duane and Letha Maxine (Lambrecht) Witt where she grew up until the age of 5. The family then moved to Colorado where Deb attended Trinity Lutheran School until the 8th grade and then attended College High School in Greeley where she graduated. She went on to receive an Associate of Accounting from AIMS Community College and worked for Anderson & Whitney in Greeley for 40 years, retiring as a Controller.

Deb sang in the Trinity Lutheran Church choir for many years and was a big supporter of their son, Eric, following him in his theater and musical productions.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Redeemer Lutheran Church and then Anchor Lutheran Church.

Thankful to have shared her life are her husband, Dean Heine, son, Eric Heine, her sisters; Rex (Larry) Whitney and Terri (Dan) Swanson as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family will announce services at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to “Anchor Lutheran Church” in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO 80534. Condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

02/03/2026

We are saddened to announce that Debb L. Desaire passed on December 21, 2025 at The Centre at Center Place in Greeley, CO. Debb fought a hard, yet courageous life the last six months, for sure.

Debb was born in Boulder, CO to Charles Edward and Mary Fran (Oates) Galvin on August 13, 1965. She grew up in Thornton, CO attending Catholic schools.

Debb married John Desaire and was blessed with a beautiful daughter, Shauntel. They later divorced. Debb and Shauntel lived in Buena Vista where Debb earned her College Certificate to be Secretarial Assistant at Colorado Mountain College. She worked numerous jobs as a secretary; at Rocky Flats, the Boulder DA’s office and others. She ended her career at North Colorado Traffic after suffering an injury.

Debb moved to Greeley in 2001 where she met new friends and lived there since. She never met a stranger and always enjoyed time visiting with others. She met her friend, Clint S. Jewett in 2011, whom she enjoyed life with for ten years and remained friends until her death.

Debb is survived by special friends Clint Jewett and Gigi Thompson, her mother Fran Hahn, her daughter Shauntel (Eddie), her brother Ronnie Galvin, one nephew Quincen and her uncle, Frank as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and an aunt, Carol.

Cremation was completed and her Life Celebration will be announced later in Greeley. Further details available through Clint at 970-775-0172 and condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

01/28/2026

Edward Vytas Miknevicius, 66, of Ashton, Idaho, formerly of Johnstown, Colorado passed away suddenly on January 7, 2026 at the hospital in Rexburg, Idaho. He was born on March 1, 1959 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Joseph Vytas and Nijola (Walentukewicz) Miknevicius. They lived in Linden, New Jersey in a Lithuanian community where he graduated from high school in 1977.

Edward attended the American Institute of Baking. From New Jersey he moved to Boulder where he began working for Rudi’s Bakery for 20 years and then in 1997 he moved to Northern Colorado. He was a Master Baker and co-owner of Canyon Bakehouse in Loveland. After retiring, he moved from Johnstown to Ashton, Idaho and continued helping others with their baking careers.

He loved being outside with Mother Nature, fly fishing and tying his own flies, target shooting, baking, cooking and gardening. He also loved playing the electric guitar and attending concerts. He was passionate about being an American and was a devoted father and grandfather to his family. He also loved to read and was getting back into baking and creating his own sourdough starters.

Edward was a member of the NRA and North Park Anglers fishing club in Walden.

Thankful to have shared his life are his children; Jeremiah (Kaylene) Miknevicius, Saundra Moeller, Marissa Miknevicius, Lindsay (Vincent Bukowski) Miknevicius and Nicholas (Myah Newcomb) Miknevicius, four grandchildren; Damien, Trinity and Celestia Miknevicius and McKenzie Wilson and his sister, Loretta “Lori” Londono.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

His family will host a Life Celebration on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception to follow at the Sweetheart Winery, 5500 W. Hwy 34, Loveland, CO 80537. Memorial gifts may be made to “Trout Unlimited” in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO 80534. Condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

01/24/2026

Robert “Rob” Wayne Nelson, Jr., 53, of Johnstown, passed away January 20, 2026 at his home. He was born December 12, 1972 in Grand Junction, CO to Robert “Bob” Nelson and Linda “Linni” Alvey.

He attended schools in Johnstown and Milliken and became a Master Electrician. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and had a love for comic books, Rubik’s cubes, reading, collecting treasured items, and music.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Villegas, his three children; Kiyonna Navarro, Adrianna Hassell and Damien Nelson, his three grandchildren; Adleigh and Caysee Nelson and Oakley Hassell, his mother, Linni Williams, his brother Chuck Nelson and his grandma, Ruby Trembath as well as nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Bob and grandpa, Mel Trembath.

The family will host a private service. Condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

01/21/2026

Alice Marie Durward Drotar, 94, died January 13, 2026 in her home in Northglenn, Colorado with family members in attendance. Alice Marie was born on April 22, 1931, in Boulder, Colorado to Lawrence and Annetta (Andre) Durward. She graduated from Boulder High School and attended the University of Colorado, where she met her husband George Drotar during chemistry lab. They were married on January 31, 1952.

She was a mother of 12 children and a homemaker. Her purpose in life was to take care of both her children and, when needed, her grandchildren. She preserved food, sewed clothes, quilted, crocheted, knitted and embroidered to make sure her family had what they needed. She taught these skills through 4-H for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Drotar, her granddaughter Rebecca Snyder, her parents, Lawrence and Annetta Durward, her brother Dr. James Durward, and her sister Louise Kraus.

She is survived by two sisters Florence Rickman and Kathryn Harris, and twelve children, AnnaMarie Drotar, Leonard Drotar, RoseMary (Drotar) Bindel, Teresa Drotar, Debora (Drotar) Naftz, Martha (Drotar) Amey, Janet Drotar, Timothy Drotar, Arthur Drotar, Karen (Drotar) Osborne, Ellen Drotar, and Benjamin Drotar. She has 34 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 2 great, great-grandchildren.

Alice Marie embraced her role as a mother. She welcomed everyone into her home and fed whoever was hungry. Holidays were important gathering times for family but could include whoever was alone and needed a welcoming place. Sometimes these celebrations at Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Easter would include about 50-100 people. She was a long-time volunteer to supply reception meals for funerals at IHM. She especially enjoyed making dinner rolls for them. She was involved with the school district where she participated in defining the gifted and talented program, and in hiring school Principals. She expected her children to achieve, but was very protective of them. She encouraged them to explore and find their own areas of accomplishment be it science, music, trades, or business. All her children were active in band, 4-H and sport. She helped other children as part of the Helping Hands movement where any child who needed help could knock on the door of a house displaying a hand sticker and know it was a safe place. She helped many children this way.

Our mother had the kindest and most loving heart. We loved to hear her sing while preparing food and during long car trips. We learned so much from her; she was always thinking of the needs of others before herself. She had the ability to keep track of 12 or 13 schedules, all at once and to be there to help anyone.

The Funeral Mass be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish, 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn, CO on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with a lunch to follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers a donation in the name of Alice Marie Drotar to “Immaculate Heart of Mary Food Bank” or “Shriners Hospital for Children” in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO 80534. Condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

01/15/2026

Beau Daniel Smith, 42, of Johnstown, CO was born on March 30, 1983 to Daniel Rolland and Nancy Ann (Szidon) Smith in Denver, Colorado. He grew up in Fort Collins and finished high school with his GED and went on to have a very busy work life.

Beau had a commendable work ethic, could fix anything and was an incredible asset to his various employers. He was the maintenance supervisor at Owen Illinois in Windsor at the time of his death. He passed away January 7, 2026 in Johnstown.

Beau married Heather Howell on July 7, 2006 and together they had a son, Rylan, with whom Beau enjoyed sharing his passion for the outdoors. They hunted, fished and hiked together. He especially loved working with Rylan on his 4-H archery projects.

Beau made many trips to the Elk Horn with his grandpa Bump, dad, uncles and brothers. Hearing the elk bugle was always a fall adventure, when he could get away from work. He was a master griller and smoker, the Traeger being a favorite tool to compete in smoke-offs.

Survivors include his son, Rylan and Rylan’s mother Heather Smith, stepsons; Dylan and Branson McElroy all of Milliken, his dad, Daniel (Bonnie) Smith of Willow Creek, MT and mother, Nancy (Ben) Johnson of Manhattan, MT, his brothers; Scott (Carrie) Smith of Three Forks, MT, Chris (Ashley) Smith of Manhattan, MT and Campbell Smith of Willow Creek, MT, numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Forrest and Alice Smith and Victor and Rosann Szidon

Cremation will be completed and services will be announced at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to “Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation” in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte St., Johnstown, CO 80534. Condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

01/15/2026

Michael Jon Engrav was born May 31, 1962 in Waukon, Iowa to Eugene H.C. and Fayline (Blockhus) Engrav. The family moved to the Quad Cities then to Cheyenne, Wyoming where Mike graduated from Cheyenne East High School. He graduated from the University of Wyoming and while attending college, met Suzanne Salberg. They were married on December 31, 1983. Upon graduation, they moved to Longmont, Colorado and he went to work at First National Bank of Longmont. He then went to work at First National Bank of Johnstown, which became FNBO, until his retirement in 2013.

While in Johnstown, he was a volunteer firefighter, member of Rotary and Lions Club and served on the town board. When they moved to Greeley he was in Rotary and was a member of the Greeley Country Club. He liked playing tennis, golf, bowling, and softball. He bowled a perfect game while bowling in the Longmont league and had 5 hole in ones at various golf courses.

He was preceded in death by his father Eugene, and all four grandparents. His mother died 3 days after Mike.

He is survived by his wife Suzanne, his son Jon, his granddaughters Zoe, Malyn, and Charli, his brother Larry and wife Paulette, his brother Greg and his wife Mary, his sister Jillene Sutherland and her husband Scott, along with many nieces and nephews.

Mike’s Life Celebration will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Dreams & Dragonflies, 5194 CR 50, Johnstown. Condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

01/07/2026

Jaricca Joy Johann, 33, of Loveland passed away January 1, 2026. She was born January 23, 1992 in Loveland to William Dennis Johann and Myrna Lisa Herrera, where she grew up and attended schools.

She graduated from Ferguson High School in 2011 and attended IBMC where she obtained her Associate’s in 2015. Jaricca excelled in everything she did. While in school, she worked for Burke’s Cleaners, then graduated and worked as a Medical Assistant in Loveland.

She was an animal lover, loved playing softball, helping others, riding motorcycles and being outdoors. Jaricca was known for having a fierce determination and she loved her family with all her heart.

Thankful to have shared her life are her parents, Bill (Holly) Johann, Myrna Herrera, her daughter, Annalisa Johann, her siblings; Vanessa (Chano) Salinas, Vicente Vizarraga, Jordan (Mayra) Johann, step-siblings; Randy and Denella Gaona, Scott Ward, her grandparents, Carlos (Josefina) Herrera, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents (Oma & Opa) Johann, her Grandma Alice Herrera, cousin Brandon Derrera, Uncle James Johann IV, Uncle Reyes Nava, and Great Grandmother Aurora Rivera.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Viegut, 1616 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland with a Recitation of the Rosary to begin at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist, Loveland with a lunch to follow immediately. Cremation to follow services with inurnment to be held at Loveland Burial Park at a later date. Condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

01/03/2026

During the late afternoon of New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, Ronald “Ron” Lloyd Lewis peacefully took his final breath at the home of his granddaughter, Ashley, in Milliken. He was 87 years old.

Ron was born on March 9, 1938, in Longmont, Colorado, to Lloyd Newton and Cleone Eloise (Lawson) Lewis. Because his father worked in highway construction, the family moved often, and Ron quickly learned how to make friends wherever he landed—a skill he carried with him throughout his life.

In Berthoud, Ron met Doris Eleanor Zoller, and on January 31, 1960, he married the love of his life. Together, they shared 65 years of marriage built on hard work, devotion, and plenty of laughter. Their bond was deep and enduring, and Ron missed her dearly after her passing on August 8, 2025—not long before he followed her.

Ron spent his life in agriculture, work that fit him well. At just 27 years old, he reached one of his proudest accomplishments—buying his own dairy in Galeton, which he and Doris operated together. After later moving to LaSalle, he raised and butchered rabbits and often helped neighboring Valley Packing, rarely coming home without a summer sausage, ham, or bacon in hand. He also raised beef cattle over the years. Ron took pride in honest work and always found a way to enjoy it.

Ron loved old Western movies and his coffee gatherings at the Double Clutch Café and Country Inn, where he and his friends shared stories, laughs, and solved the world’s problems more than once.

Ron and Doris were longtime members of LaSalle Community Church, faithfully worshiping and serving until their health no longer allowed them to attend.

Those grateful to have shared Ron’s life include his children, David (Karen) Lewis and Michele (John) Melito; son-in-law Steve (Joyce White) Hunt; six grandchildren—Melissa (Byron) Harlow, Ashley (BJ) Cummins, Matt (Michayla) Hunt, John Melito, Alicia (Joe) Walsh, and Samantha Melito; seven great-grandchildren; and his sister, Pat Wagner. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris Lewis; his daughter, Vicki Hunt; his older brother, Gene Lewis; and his parents, Lloyd and Cleone Lewis.

At Ron’s request, a private family inurnment will be held at Johnstown Cemetery, where he and Doris will be laid to rest together. Memorial gifts may be made to LaSalle Community Church in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO 80534. Condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals.com

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