Serving Friends & Families in the Denver Metro Area

Patricia Jean Morse-Beard, of Berthoud, Colorado passed away on September 24, 2020.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 4-7pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229. Funeral Service is on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 10:30am, also at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229. Graveside is on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 2pm at Crown Hill Cemetery.  Please be advised, that...

On September 24th, 2020, Allyn Joy Miller of Watkins, Colorado, age 90, died in Denver Hospice of natural causes. Allyn was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Fern Miller (Platteville, Colorado), his brothers Roland (Platteville, Colorado) and Elton (Fort Lupton, Colorado) as well as his wife of 50 years Marlyn (Watkins, Colorado). He is survived by his sons Michael (Aurora, Colorado) and Larry and wife Clara (Watkins, Colorado) his grandson Paul and wife Sara (Lynn Haven, Florida)...

Matthew Patricio Hunter, 54, of Denver, Colorado passed away on September 22, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 16, 1965 in Alamosa, Colorado, son to Fred and Ines Hunter. Matthew leaves behind his partner Christina Sanchez, and a daughter Athena Roberts A Memorial Service will be held on Friday October 2, 2020 at 10:30 am at Horan & McConaty, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. In lieu of flowers please make a...

Donald Seg Semingsen, 75, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on September 22, 2020.  Donald was born to Earl and Flora Semingsen in Seattle, Washington on July 6, 1945. After graduating from high School Donald joined the United States Marine Corps in 1963.  He later joined the Army National Guard.  After his military service Donald went on to become a commercial construction contractor. He received many awards and achievements throughout his life including being a Padi...

Marilyn Lee Holcomb, 76, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away peacefully September 23, 2020.  She was born November 10, 1943 in Ogden, Utah to Eva Jeanne and Robert Lee Sneddon. Marilyn was born in Ogden, Utah.  She was a coach’s daughter and cheered for all the football teams her father coached and scouted.  She loved meeting new people and formed life-long relationships wherever the family moved.  Ultimately settling in California, Marilyn thrived in the...

Jeanne Marie Rodriguez of Arvada, CO, passed away peacefully on Sept. 22, 2020, at the age of 90.  She was born Feb. 14, 1930, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She married Eugene Rodriguez on July 11, 1953, who preceded her death in 2007.  Together Jeanne and Eugene raised 8 children and were grandparents to 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  For many years Jeanne Marie worked at St. John’s Catholic School in Longmont, CO and she was a devout Catholic. Upon...

Joanne Kubiak lost her battle with leukemia and passed away peacefully in home hospice care on September 22, 2020, which was her 83rd birthday.  Joanne was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up bilingual in a German American immigrant household.  She graduated from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI with a bachelor’s degree in Art History.  Joanne worked as an editor for a childrens’ book publisher for a number of years and then focused on homemaking to...

Mario Mejia-Navarro, 70, died peacefully at home in Westminster, Colorado on September 21 from complications of Parkinson’s. While Mario lived a life full of adventure, he bravely faced this debilitating disease for 15 years. Mario was born on August 18, 1950 in Medellin, Colombia where he spent his childhood and early adult years.  This is also where he met the love of his life, Marinelly Toro-Mejia. In Colombia, Mario was a Geologist for Ingeominas and Geologist Professor for...

Robert Daniel Briggs, age 86, died peacefully in his home on September 21, 2020.  The loving husband, father and grandfather was born on December 22, 1933, in Denver, CO.  He lived most of his life in the Denver Metro area, where he worked for 33 years with Mountain Bell, and later AT & T.  Robert graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1952.  He married his high school sweetheart Jacquelyn Jacques in 1953.  He was drafted into the army in July of 1953...

  Wanda Louise Thomas our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed on September 21, 2020.  She left us peacefully at her home in Centennial, CO.  She was 89. Wanda married her beloved Jim Thomas in Oklahoma in 1948.  They spent 59 years together until Jim’s passing in 2008. Together they built their life raising 3 sons.  They lived in Oklahoma and Arkansas before settling in Colorado where they truly enjoyed the...

Rudy Franklin Manzanares, of Littleton, Colorado was born on November 25th 1963 and entered into eternal rest on Sunday September 20th 2020. Rudy was a well-respected husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, friend and public servant.  He served as a Denver Sheriff for seven years, and joined the Denver Police Department in June 2004. In truth, there are no words to properly encapsulate and honor the legacy Rudy leaves behind. However, as described by the Denver Chief of...

Tony is the son of Judy and Vince Mangus. He graduated from Regis High School in 1988 and from Loyola Marymount University with a B.S. in Finance in 1992. He worked at Valbridge Property Advisors as a commercial real estate appraiser. Tony was an avid golfer, rugby player and coach, a pilot, and a “sportsologist”. He never had children but he fiercely loved his fur babies, Steeler and Dutch.  He was a wonderful son and loving brother, as well as an engaging uncle. He was a...

Charles Ekanger was born at his farm home on April 4, 1931 in Hudson, SD. He was the second of four children born to Emma and Andrew Ekanger. Among the privileges of growing up as a farm boy were the feelings of belonging and being needed. Charles was baptized May 31, 1931 and confirmed June 2, 1946 at Romsdal Lutheran Church. He went by Chuck most of his life; however, his mother always called him Charles. Chuck graduated from Augustana Academy Lutheran high school in Canton, SD, in 1949....

Betty Jo Fixman September 15, 1928 ~ September 19, 2020 (Age 92)   Betty Jo Fixman, beloved mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at home in Littleton, Colorado on September 19, 2020 at the age of 92. Born September 15, 1928 in Canon City, Colorado to Earl and Eva (Woodard) Stevens. Known to her classmates and friends as “Stevie”, Betty Jo graduated from Canon City High School in 1947. She married Joseph Vondra (deceased) whom she shared a son and daughter with....

Joann M. King, 81, passed away on September 18, 2020. She was born to Mary Millar and Frederick Lilley on March 1, 1939.  Joann will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel in Thornton, CO. A Rosary will be recited following the viewing at 7:00pm. There will be a Funeral Mass to honor Joann on Friday, October 9th at 10:00am at St Mark...

Deborah Joy (Hansen) Benson, of Centennial, who was born May 19, 1947 in Chicago, IL passed away September 18, 2020 in Centennial, CO.  Deb worked as an assembler, manufacturing dental equipment before her retirement in 2013.  She received a B.A. in Journalism from Southern Illinois University.  Deb was an avid swimmer, enjoyed bird watching, and gardening.  She often joked that she needed her “chlorine fix” in times when she was not able to make it to the...

Mikaela M. Lakin, 24, of Parker, Colorado passed away on September 18, 2020. She is survived by mother, Stephanie Renken; brother, Alexander Lakin; father, Michael Lakin; grandmother, Connie Ostroha; grandfather, Steve Ostroha; and beloved dog, Quentin. Mikaela was a dedicated officer in the Aurora Police Department. She loved all of the outdoor activities that Colorado had to offer. She loved camping, hiking and snowboarding. In her short life she impacted...

Linda Marie Seydel, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at Sky Ridge Medical Center on September 18th, 2020 at the age of 70 after a three year battle with cancer.  Born February 17, 1950 in Iowa City, IA, Linda was admired by her friends and family for her unwavering strength and dedication to caring for others when they needed it most, working at St. John’s Hospice and Park Place Retirement Home in the Alzheimer’s unit for most of her career.  Linda...

Anna Beth Charlton Gardiner of Lakewood was a loving wife and mother.  She was a loved by everyone who met her.  People always said what a sweet woman she was. She was born on April 19, 1925 in Ogden, Utah to Albert Ray Charlton and Maggie Genett Hogge Charlton.  She was the 8th child of seven girls and five boys. Anna Beth returned to her home in Heaven on September 17, 2020 at the age of 95. On March 6, 1945 she married, Donald Bert Gardiner in Ogden, Utah.  Their...

Beverly “Jean” Chapman passed away at age 82 on September 17, 2020 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.  She died of complications following surgery. Jean was born August 17, 1938, in Ramsey, Illinois to Melvin and Pauline Hall.  As her life unfolded, she lived in Decatur, Illinois, and several small farming communities in the vicinity of Ramsey before moving to the nearby town of Vandalia, Illinois where she finished high school. She worked for...