Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Leo  Girard Kennedy

Leo Girard Kennedy

May 5, 2011

Leo Girard Kennedy age 79 of Englewood, CO passed on May 5, 2011. His family knows him as handsome, kind, generous, steady, independent, devoted, and solid. He loved to eat, laugh, fish, hunt, and lounge in his recliner. A man of great integrity, he was tenacious, tender, and trueïéé½ a strong, yet gentle-man. He is survived by his three step-daughters,...

Marilyn  Faye Cressy

Marilyn Faye Cressy

May 4, 2011

CRESSY, MARILYN BOONE Marilyn Cressy, 81, of Denver, passed away May 4, 2011. Survived by Clifford, her husband of 60 years; son Ken (Chris) Cressy; daughter Collette Cressy-Beer; grandchildren Jennifer Cressy, Faye Ampe, Jeff Cressy, Marilyn ""Molly"" and Katharine ""Katie"" Cressy Beer; great-grandchildren Isabel Cressy Howard, Isaac Boone Ampe, and Zoe Grace Middleton; brother Dr. Roger Boone; numerous nieces and...

Judith  A. Heit

Judith A. Heit

May 4, 2011

Passed away May 4, 2011. Survived by her husband Leonard, daughters Marcia Heit, Marilyn (Charles) Robbins, and Amy (Brian) Moore; sisters Patricia Reither and Linda Edwards; grandchildren Elizabeth, Andrew, Johnna, Rachel, and Scott. Memorial contributions may be made in Judy's name to: Denver Public Library Friends Foundation, 10 West 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204. Please share your memories of Judy...

Eric  N. Irby

Eric N. Irby

May 4, 2011

HOPES AND DREAMS Life without dreams is Like a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Life without hope is Like a wilted flower Without the promise of A gently falling rain. ~Eric Irby Eric Nicholas Irby was born May 28, 1987 and left this world on May 4, 2011. He left behind his mother, Tina Morgan Nappier, his step-father, Shon Nappier,...

James  Hoyt Kemmerley

James Hoyt Kemmerley

May 4, 2011

James Hoyt Kemmerley was born September 3, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Robilee Parfitt Kemmerley and James Ross Kemmerley. Hoyt was a loving father to his daughter Jordyn Nicole Kemmerley and a loving friend to his former spouse Erica Kemmerley Stinebower. Hoyt is also survived by his brother Douglas Ross Kemmerley, Doug's wife Linda Kemmerley and their daughter Sage Kemmerley....

Nancy  Anne Taylor

Nancy Anne Taylor

May 4, 2011

Nancy Anne Taylor, age 87, of Denver, passed away May 4, 2011. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (Brad) Coffin and son, Larry (Karin) Taylor; grandchildren, Seth (Tran) Taylor and Sarah Taylor. Nancy was born and raised in Evansville, IN where she attended Evansville College. She was an avid reader and history buff. As a resident of Colorado since...

Joseph  B. Elizondo

Joseph B. Elizondo

May 3, 2011

Joseph Elizondo, 89, retired Geologist/Mining Engineer, passed on May 3, 2011 in St. George, Utah. He was born August 26, 1921 in Marysville, California to Joseph B. and Effie Lorey Elizondo. He married Laura ""Peggy"" Vincent in Marfa, Texas on December 25, 1944. He is survived by his children; Joseph Brian (Soo Joo) Elizondo of Forest Falls, California, Phyllis (Ed)...

Esther  F. Nicholas

Esther F. Nicholas

May 3, 2011

Esther F. Nicholas, 88, entered into eternal rest May 3, 2011. As a long time Denver resident she worked in the Independent Oil & Gas industry, was a Life Master Duplicate Bridge player, enjoyed traveling, playing golf and was an avid sports fan. Her family also enjoyed her gourmet cooking. She leaves behind her son, Robert and his wife, Betty;...

Wesley  H. Hall

Wesley H. Hall

May 2, 2011

Wesley H. Hall of Littleton, Colorado. Born on December 26, 1918. Passed away on May 2, 2011. Husband of Marilyn. Memorial Service will be Friday, May 6, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 1400 South University Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80210. Please share your memories of Wesley and condolence with his family by signing the...

Arielle  Ainsley Farmer

Arielle Ainsley Farmer

May 2, 2011

Arielle Ainsley Farmer, A.K.A. Boo-Boo, Rielle, and Ace, was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on February 23, 1989 and joined her Lord and Savior May 2, 2011 at the age of 22. She is preceded in new life by Veronica & Sulpicio DeDios whom she referred to as Grandma Lola & Tatay, Grandpa Carlos Matanane, and Aunt Esther Marie Dunn....

Richard  James Molzahn

Richard James Molzahn

May 1, 2011

Survived by wife Marilyn; children Rob (Beth), Diane Armitage; step-children Christy Gibbs, Rhett (Julie) Lee, and five grandchildren. Memorial Service May 9, 7:00 P.M., Southern Gables Church.

Rose Etta Lee Walker

Rose Etta Lee Walker

May 1, 2011

Rose Etta Lee Lederhos Walker, Age 80, died May 1, 2011, at Life Care Center of Evergreen. She was born April 29, 1931 in the town of Gorham, KS, to the late John and Matilda Lederhos. She graduated from St. Francis de Sales, Denver, CO, in 1948. She was united in marriage to Hillary Cletus Walker on June 24, 1950...

John  Anthony Laurienti

John Anthony Laurienti

May 1, 2011

John Anthony Laurienti, 75, passed away May 1, 2011, in Westminster, Colorado. He was born October 29, 1935, in Denver, Colorado to Nicholas Laurienti and Carmella (Durando) Laurienti. John is survived by his beloved wife, Katherine Ann (Morris) Laurienti; son, Michael Aiello and his wife, Ariana; daughter, Andrea Dudeck and her husband, Jeff; and sister Josephine Longo and her husband,...

Edward  Ayer Johnson

Edward Ayer Johnson

Apr 30, 2011

Ed Johnson (53), also known by many as Dea Johnson, died on Saturday, April 30th in his home in Evergreen, Colorado. Ed attended Colorado Academy and Fountain Valley High School and graduated from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California in 1980 with a BA degree in History. Ed played Lacrosse in his high school years and later served...

Mary  'Colleen' Pearson

Mary 'Colleen' Pearson

Apr 30, 2011

Colleen passed away on April 30, 2011.

Colleen is survived by her husband Dennis Thure Pearson; children Cathleen and (Paul Nelson) Pearson, Bill (Pamela) Pearson; grandchildren Zachary Nelson, Tate Nelson, Joseph Anderson and Amanda Pearson; and her sister Patricia Ann Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents William Edward and Mary Katherine Moore.

A Memorial Service will...

Larry O'Rourke

Larry O'Rourke

Apr 30, 2011

Larry O'Rourke, 63, of Lakewood, Colorado. Father of Aimee McQuiston, Kelli, Shaun, and Colin O'Rourke. Memorial Service will be Friday, May 6th, 10:00 A.M., at Rocky Mountain Memorial Park, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80014. Please share your memories of Larry and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook.

Karen  Marie Kulikowski

Karen Marie Kulikowski

Apr 30, 2011

Karen Marie Kulikowski, 50, of Lakewood, Colorado. Mother of Aimee McQuiston, Kelli, Shaun, and Colin O'Rourke; daughter of Chester Kulikowski, Sr.; sister of Chet, Andy Kulikowski, and Cindy Eaton. Memorial Service will be Friday, May 6th, 10:00 A.M., at Rocky Mountain Memorial Park, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80014. Memorials may be made to Karen Kulikowski Memorial Fund, c/o...

Ruth  Janet Call

Ruth Janet Call

Apr 29, 2011

Janet P. Call, 85, of Littleton, Colorado, formerly of Smyrna, Delaware passed away Friday, April 29th, 2011 at her home with family by her side. Wife of the late Carson B. Call, she is survived by her son, Robert B. (Lisa) Call of Littleton; Grandsons, Ryan, Michael, Steven and Patrick; Great Granddaughter, Lyvia Joy. Janet was born in Dover, Delaware...

Janet  P. Call

Janet P. Call

Apr 29, 2011

Janet P. Call, age 85, of Littleton, passed away April 29th at her home. Preceded in death by husband Carson. Mother of Robert (Lisa) Call; Grandmother of Ryan, Michael, Steven & Patrick; Great Grandmother of Lyvia Joy. Funeral Services and Interment will be in Smyrna, Delaware. A Memorial Sevice is being planned in Littleton for late summer. Memorials to the...

Dawn  Frances Keefler

Dawn Frances Keefler

Apr 28, 2011

Beloved daughter of David M. Keefler, preceded in death by her mother, June T. Keefler. Loving sister of Mary Suzanne Keefler, Joanne (Eric) Boucher and David A. (Karolyn) Keefler. Funeral Service Tuesday, May 10, 10am at Church of the Risen Christ, 3060 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nathan Yip Foundation, 4600...