Serving Friends & Families in the Denver Metro Area

Loving father, husband, brother and grandfather, George Ellis Over, passed away in the early hours of May 19th. He was surrounded by, and took communion with, his loving wife and children the day before. George Ellis, was born to Harold and Ruth Over on June 12, 1941 in Roaring Spring, PA. While in school, he first realized his passion for music, especially singing. A member of the Church of the Brethren from a very young age, and then active in the Presbyterian Church, he participated in...

Don R. Bivins, age 83, passed away on May 19th from pulmonary complications. Don was born in Dallas Tx and raised in the small town of Ridge Tx by his mom and grandmother. He joined the (Air Force) at the age of 17 and retired in Colorado after 22 years of service.  Don was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Socorro “Suki” Bivins and his son Don M. Bivins.    He is survived...

  In Loving Memory  Patricia "Connie" Chavez June 18, 1932 - May 10, 2022  Connie is survived by her four sons, Daniel (Karen), Christopher, Steven (Michele), Brian, daughter Colleen (Michael) Fodness; five grandchildren: Jessica, Brittany, Brandon, McKinley and Cailin.  Visitation 5pm followed by Rosary at 7pm, Thursday, May 26, 2022, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Aurora. Funeral Mass Friday, May 27, 2022, 10:30 AM at St...

Ilene M. Good, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at the age of 98 on May 18, 2022 in  Denver, Colorado. Ilene was born February 8, 1924 in Rulo, Nebraska to William and Catherine (Watton) Thiltges. She began her schooling in a one room schoolhouse (Ft. Hazel) with her older brother John. For high school she attended Sacred Heart in Falls City and then earned a bachelor’s degree (cum laude) from Peru State College. She met Boyd Good while at Peru...

Yogi Marie Therese Mancuso passed away on the morning of May 18th, 2022. She was survived by fiancé Kevin Rendos, daughters Tierra Krantz and Tahnee (Matthew) Santambrogio, siblings Bernadette (Clyde) Musheno, Frances Bloodworth and John (Judy) Mancuso, preceded in death by sister Michele (Daniel) Mancuso Howell. Yogi was a remarkably creative individual with a passion for life, and a love of the arts. She helped Colorado’s law enforcement community expand its early efforts of...

Eileen M. O’Dowd, 82 years young, of Lakewood, Colorado, died peacefully at home on May 16, 2022.  She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing which was a comfort for all.  Eileen was born and raised in the Bronx, New York.  At the age of 14 she met the love of her life Martin C. O’Dowd.  It was love at first sight.  The two dated through high school and married on December 8, 1957 which was also Martin’s birthday.  Best...

Charles Edgar Overturf, favorably known as Turf, died peacefully in his home in Castle Rock, Colorado on May 16, 2022.  Turf, age 71, was born on February 28, 1951 in San Bernardino, California. In 1969 Turf graduated from St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, CA.  He then went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in accounting and finance from the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1973.  While in college he was involved in the ROTC program, and...

Jack Campbell Dice, age 93, passed away on May 16, 2022 in Littleton, Colorado. Jack was born on September 6, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Donna; his children, Steve (Cathy) Dice, Cheryl (Jim) Svigel, Kelly (Mark) Slezak, and Kirsten Dice. He is predeceased by his daughter, Debra Jones. Jack was a Navy Medic Veteran. Services for Jack will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 2:00pm at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 7531 S. Kendall Blvd.,...

Barbara Jean, as dad liked to call mom, left this world on May 15, 2022, after many years of failing health, but finally, with complications resulting from Covid; she had just celebrated her 91st birthday on May 6. Barbara is survived by five of her six children Beverly (Richard), Brookings OR; Roger (Laurie), Mt. Pleasant TX; Phyllis (Steve), Parker CO; Jacqueline (Douglas), Aurora CO; and William (Sherri), Huron MI. She is preceded in death by her husband John V. Skene Sr. (Jack) in...

“Joan Lynn Leckemby age 58, passed on Sunday, May 15, 2022 due to a six year battle of stage 4 breast cancer. She loved cooking, shopping and spending quality time with family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She would do anything for anyone. She is survived by her husband of forty years Robert Leckemby, along with their daughters Amanda Gregory and Kailie Lockhart, along with their husbands and two grandchildren. She is also survived by her five siblings, two...

Phillip Pettus passed away May 15, 2022, at the age of 68 after suffering complications from colon cancer. Despite the pain, exhaustion, and other terrible things that accompany cancer, he stayed positive and was determined to beat it. He may have ultimately lost the battle, but he put up a heck of a fight. As one of six children of a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force, Phil lived many different and interesting places including France, Alaska, Texas, and finally Missouri. He obtained a...

Helen Adel Krzesinski, 91, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Born February 12, 1931, in Englewood, Colorado, Helen grew up with two brothers, Frank and Floyd, and enjoyed dancing and all things Colorado.  Helen met, fell in love with, and married LeRoy Krzesinski in 1954, and went on to have four daughters and over 63 happy years together.  Helen had a zest for life and family that filled her heart and time.  Both she and LeRoy loved the...

Frank J. Rod III Obituary Frank J. Rod III - Born June 27, 1984 in Lakewood, NJ, Died May 13, 2022 at his home in Parker, CO. A loving and devoted family man, “Franky” is survived by his daughters Gillian Rod-Doro and Peyton Rod; his father and step-mother, Frank J. Rod II and Lisa Rod; his sister and brother-in-law, Jenn and Eric Failer; his nieces and nephew, Cassidy and Cole Cilento, and Zoey and Emily Failer; and his fiancé Alisha Bauer and her 2 children, Hayden and...

Clyde Everett Thompson Jr, 91, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022 at his home in Greenwood Village, CO surrounded by his sons. He was born on August 24, 1930, in Iola, KS, at his family’s home, 412 East Street, to Clyde Everett Thompson Sr and Lucy Wilson Thompson.  He was the youngest of five children. Clyde grew up in Iola, KS. He graduated Valedictorian and Senior Class President from Iola High...

On Thursday, May 12th, Edward Justice, the son of Edward H. Justice, Margot Paul, and Jack Paul, loving father, brother, and friend tragically passed away at the age of 60. He was born in Germany on January 18th, but mainly raised in Texas. He had an avid love for space due to being an aerospace test engineer and had a big love for his Harleys. He is survived by his only daughter Rachel Justice, son-in-law John Barton, and his 3 siblings William Justice, Alfred Paul, and Tammy Cowen. He...

“Celebration of a Life Well Lived” Jan Baller lived a Blessed life and we were Blessed to be part of it. She, more than anyone we know, led the life that many talk about. She took on each day with positivity and grace. She would do anything, at any time, for anyone. She helped people she barely knew, not out of obligation, but out of LOVE.   Jan prioritized the things in life that matter the most — God, Marriage, and Family. She had an amazing career and an...

Martha Elaine Dell died peacefully on May 12, 2022. Martha was born in Denver, CO on January 1, 1936 and adopted as an infant by Dr. Samuel Golden and Viola E. Golden. She spent her childhood and adolescence in North Denver, eventually settling with her husband and family in Wheat Ridge where she lived for almost 60 years. Martha was generous, happy, curious about the world and never met a stranger. Martha graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in 1953 and attended the College of St....

Obituario Para Pablo Quintana- Vargas Con mucho dolor y tristeza, nuestra familia anuncia la partida de una alma tan hermosa, maravillosa y humilde. Pablo Quintana a la edad de 47 años, recibió sus alas y lamentablemente, hizo la transición y entró a el paraíso el 12 de Mayo de 2022. Pablo Quintana era una persona con un corazón tan grande que él quería ayudar a todos. El tomaba mucho orgullo en su familia y en su trabajo. Él...

The world became brighter on June 1st 1933, the day that Helen Mary Moya was born. Helen sadly passed on May 12th 2022 after a long and happy life. She will be sorely missed. To honor Helen’s memory, we are holding a reception and a celebration of her life. May 20th 2022 from 4-7 pm Open viewing and food reception. Horan and McConaty 7577 W. 80th Ave. Arvada, CO 80003 We invite anyone who knew her to attend and remember Helen’s wonderful life.