Nora Ella Burnik

Nora E. Burnik, born February 11, 1921 in Kaneyville, Kentucky, twin sister of Dora Branchaw, died March 12, 2012 in Arvada, Colorado. Nora is survived by her husband of 70 years, Stephen M. Burnik, also of Arvada and her son, James M. Burnik and his wife, Anne. Also survived by three adult grandchildren, Stephen Burnik, Le'Ella Cabral and Kim Schell, as well as seven great grandchildren, Rhiannon Cabral, Maya Cabral, Willow Cabral, Arianna Burnik, Johnna Meyers, Jake Schell and Joshua Schell.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Spirit of Christ Catholic Community, 7400 W. 80th Ave., Arvada, CO on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery, 7777 W. 29th Ave., Wheatridge, CO.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Colorado Alzheimer's Association, 455 Sherman St., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203, 303-813-1669.