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Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
John Maurice Thompson
May 13, 2011
John Maurice Thompson was born on January 8, 1940 to Lillian and Maurice Thompson in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ann Thompson, his son John Jr., his daughters Amy and Julie, and his granddaughter, Carena. John was a long distance runner at Nebraska University, and taught Physical Education at Campus Middle Unit. After retiring,...
Leontina Mary Savage
May 12, 2011
Leontina Mary Savage, Ret. Major, ANC, was born on August 1, 1918 to Frank and Mary Savage in Humphrey, NE. Her early years were spent in Platte Center and Columbus. She entered Nursing School at St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Lincoln, NE, graduating in October, 1940. In February, 1941 she joined the Army Nurse Corps as a Reserve...

Celia S. Laffoon
May 12, 2011
Celia, 84, passed away on May 12, 2011. She is survived by two daughters and other family members. Celia was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur. Graveside Service, Thursday, May 19, 10:30am, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver. Please share your memories of Celia and condolences with her family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" button below.

Betty Jean Imes
May 11, 2011
Betty Imes, 75 of Arvada. Survived by her son David Imes. A Memorial Service will be held for Betty Friday at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel; 3020 Federal Boulevard. Please share your memories of Betty and condolences with the family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" button below.
Bryan L. Carlson
May 11, 2011
Bryan Lee Carlson of Centennial, Colorado passed away on May 11, 2011. He was born Nov. 16, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM. Husband of Lisa A. Carlson of Centennial, Colorado. Son of Dennis L Carlson and Wanda J. Carlson of Loveland, Colorado. Brother of Alan A. Carlson of Swann, Iowa. Bryan was employed with IBM for twenty six years as a...
Daisy E. Walters
May 11, 2011
Daisy Walters was born July 27, 1920 in Thornton, Colorado. She passed away May 11, 2011 in Thornton, Colorado. She was 90 years old. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Walters, Jr. and her parents Henry and Bertha Jewell. Daisy is survived by her daughter Willis Gene Matney, and sons Larry (Darlene), Terry and Perry. She...

Elizabeth Howard Garehime
May 11, 2011
Elizabeth Howard Garehime, 87, of Aurora passed away on May 11, 2011. Elizabeth is survived be her daughters Marianne Garehime and Kathy Andrews. She is preceded in death by her husband Ervin Dean Garehime, and her parents Walter Howard and Alice Patricia (Williamson) Howard. Please share your memories of Elizabeth and condolences with her family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook""...
Carol Ann Haun
May 10, 2011
Carol Ann Haun of Highlands Ranch, Colorado died in the comfort of her home and in her family's presence on May 10, 2011 after her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Carol worked for over 30 years in the metro Denver health care systems beginning as a nurse in the ER at Denver General. Most recently, Carol served as Vice President...
Don M. Thompson
May 10, 2011
72, of Aurora. Passed away May 10, 2011. Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80014. Please share your memories of Don and condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" link.

Hugh John Hickey
May 10, 2011
John Hickey, 81, of Broomfield, passed away May 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; children Cathy, James, & Mary, parents Patrick (of County Cork) and Mary. Survived by children Jeanne Hickey-Hansen (Guy), John (Dena) Hickey, and Tricia Hickey; grandsons Scott and Jack, and six other grandchildren; one great-grandson. Services 9:30 AM Friday, Fort Logan National...

John Carlos Boren
May 10, 2011
John Boren, 67, of Commerce City, passed away May 10, 2011 following a long battle with lymphoma. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army, graduated with an MBA from Thunderbird in Arizona. He worked for Gates Rubber Co, and later started USA Export Corp., which he headed until his death. He will be remembered as a very honest, caring...
Eleanor Louise Julian
May 10, 2011
Eleanor, 64, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Steven, three children, two grandchildren and several other family members. She will be missed by those who had the privilege to know her. Funeral Mass Friday, May 20, 4:00pm at Saint Jude Catholic Church, 9405 West Florida Avenue. Please share your memories of Eleanor and...
Carole Cavanaugh
May 9, 2011
Carole (Fox) Cavanaugh, 79, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away May 9, 2011 at her home with family at her side. She was born July 29, 1931 in Burlington, Wisconsin to Peter and Blanche (Brandes) Fox. She was the eldest of three children. She grew up on the family farm in Brighton Township, Kenosha County, graduated from Wilmot High School...

Lawrence A. O'Brien
May 8, 2011
Lawrence, age 67, of Windsor, Colorado, passed away May 8, 2011. Lawrence was born on March 4, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska to John and Leona O'Brien and married to Karen Hein in 1965. He retired in 1997 as Financial Director after 30 years at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is survived by his sons and their families...

Todd Ayers
May 8, 2011
Todd Ayers, 55 years of age, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on May 8, 2011. Todd was born in Alliance, Ohio on October 25, 1955. He grew up in Louisville, Ohio with his brothers, Jay and Dale and sister Lisa. He enjoyed sports, playing basketball, and tennis. His passion for the drums earned him the position of lead drummer for...
Bonnie Rawlings
May 8, 2011
February 2, 1938-May 8, 2011. Born in Waterloo, Iowa and passed at her home in Federal Heights. Former VFW President of Ladies Auxiliary Post #4027, Monnett, MO. Celebrated Winner in naming the Federal Heights Focus. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survived by her husband of 46 years, Clarence; children Rod, Paula, Kirt, Shelly and Terri; 11 grandchildren; many...
Jerry Crowder
May 8, 2011
Jerry Crowder, 75, died Sunday May 8th, with his family by his side. He was loved by many and is survived by; his wife of 47 years Kathy, daughters Chris Asher and Jennifer Bridges, Sons-in-law Jim Asher and Dale Bridges, grandchildren Melanie (21) and Jeremiah (3), and his sister Joanne Hilliard. He was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa and made Denver...
Joseph Francis Pughes, Jr.
May 8, 2011
Joseph F. ""Joe"" Pughes, Jr., 90 of Denver; Preceded in death by his loving wife Rosie. He is the father of Sharon Heinz, Dick (Barbara) Pughes, Barbara (Paul) Gallaugher, Joanie Fairbanks and Annie Lyons. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Preceded in death by his son-in-law Tom Lyons. Visitation Monday, 3:00PM -...
Faye L. Lucas
May 8, 2011
Faye Lucas, aged 78, passed on to our Heavenly Father on May 8 after a long heart illness. Faye was born to Charles Greenacre Harvey and Norma Harvey Morris in Grand Junction, Colorado on May 29, 1933. She grew up and graduated from High School in Grand Junction. She then moved to the Chicago area where she met and married...
Charles Edward Flos, Sr.
May 7, 2011
FLOS, Charles E., Sr. 72, passed away May 7, 2011. Retired Denver Police Dept. Survived by his 6 children: Karen Lynne (Edward) Bendell, Charles Edward Flos, Jr., Robert Alan (Patricia) Flos, Sandra Jean Garbutt, Kimberly Kay (Paul) Lindbloom, Richard James (Mary) Flos; 18 grandchildren: Thomas, Matthew, and Jason Bendell; Ariane, Ethan, Colton, and Cordell Flos; Krista, Betsey, Chelsey, and Tristan...
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