Arlo Andrade-Janzen

Arlo Andrade-Janzen, 30, died at his home in Denver, Colorado, on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, of AIDS-related causes. Born on September 20, 1986, Arlo was passionate about the benefits of medicinal marijuana in treating people with chronic illnesses and was licensed as a dispensary technician. He was a creative, expressive writer, poet and artist and witty, loyal friend to many.

Arlo is survived by his parents, Eva Janzen Powell and Smith T. Powell IV and four siblings: Eleanor Powell, Smith T. Powell V, Cauley Powell and Asa Powell as well as his grandfather, Arlo Janzen, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of Arlo's life will be held Wednesday evening, December 28 in the Grand Ballroom of the Carlton Hotel, 1110 Pleasant St. in Oak Park, Illinois, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider making a donation in Arlo's honor/memory to the Pediatric AIDS Chicago Prevention Initiative (PACPI) whose mission is to eliminate deaths from pediatric AIDS and to reduce transmission of the virus from mothers to their children. Donations can be made on-line at pregnantandpositive.org or by mail at 200 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606.