Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Apr 16, 2010

Frances N. Harris, 82, of Westminster was born in Mayetta, Kansas, to Alfred Wesley and Mae Victoria Spencer and graduated from Wheat Ridge High School. She is survived by her husband Stanley (Pete) and twelve children (five of her own and seven of Pete's from Kansas), twenty-eight grandchildren, nineteen great~grandchildren and five great~great~grandchildren. In her younger years, her most favorite...

Apr 16, 2010

Betty Parker, age 90, of Denver, passed away April 16, 2010. She is survived by her children Roseanne (Scott) Carroll and Suzanne (Phil) Adamson; grandchildren, Parker Ridgley, Reed Ridgley, Megan Sigapati, Kyle Adamson, Philip Adamson; 4 great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by husband of 54 years, Milton with whom she enjoyed many years of fly fishing. She was very...

Apr 16, 2010

Corina, of Parker passed away on April 16, 2010 at the age of 72. Beloved wife and mother, she is survived by husband Michael; son Dan Kaminski; daughters Diana Joseph, Michele James, Jamie Partin; and seven grandchildren. Born in Berlin, Germany on February 18, 1938, she was a lifelong caregiver as a nurse at Children's Hospital and foster mother to...

Apr 16, 2010

Ernest Louis Montoya, 64, of Fort Collins. Survived by his children Terri (Wayne) Eaglin and Ernest (Shannon) Montoya; grandchildren Shane Redman, Devyn Bluntschly, Tayler Redman, Trae Smith and Dayne Smith; brothers Leroy, Elmer, Seb, Joseph and Filbert Montoya; and sisters Esther Rodriguez, Priscilla Acosta, Corine Mills, Betty Eurioste, Phyllis Mesa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zacarias J....

Apr 15, 2010

Elsie Mitchell came into this world on January 27, 1920. Lawrence was the eldest and the only boy. Five girls followed, of which Elsie was the middle. Life on a small farm in Backus, MN during the late 1920's and 30's wasn't always easy. However, with 6 energetic children mischief and fun were readily available. Many nights this rowdy group...

Apr 15, 2010

Dona Chillemi, 77, of Wheat Ridge, died April 15, 2010. Mother of Debbee (Mike) Jackson, Nick (Marie), Tony (Linda), Gino (Connie) and Kathy (Mike) Kelly. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020...

Apr 15, 2010

age 60, of Littleton, passed away April 15, 2010. Loretta is survived by her husband, Lynn; children, Terra (Willie) Avila and Toby (Amy) Steves; granddaughters, Jordyn Avila and Abby Steves; mother, Julia Fouchey and four sisters. Click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Loretta and leave messages of condolence with her family.

Apr 15, 2010

John, 74, entered into rest April 15, 2010 after a battle with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia. Beloved husband of Peggy; companion of puppy Frannie; father of Jonathon (Rebecca); father to Paula (Tony) Pratt, Vicki (Rick) Pelz, Jill Isakson, Jonna Isakson; granddad of Jackson & Brooke Curry, Ryon & Kori Pratt, Lauren & Joey Pelz, Shelbie Neff; and brother of...

Apr 15, 2010

Apr 15, 2010

Bert Shaffer, 77 Beloved husband of Joan; loving father and step-father of Debbi, Holli, Rusty, David, Jennifer, Doug, Ron, Shari and their spouses; 20 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister Susan Stephan, passed away April 15, 2010. Memorial Service Thursday, April 22, 11:00 a.m., Columbine United Church, 6375 S. Platte Canyon Rd., Littleton, 80123. Memorial gifts may be made to Shriner's...

Apr 14, 2010

Zak Reeves, 35 of Denver. Cherished husband of Hayden; Loving father of Aspen, Waverly and Camden; Beloved son of Robert and Janet Reeves; Brother of Thad Reeves; Grandson of Florence W. Reeves, Dorothy Irving and Mary Spina. A Celebration of Zak's life will be held Sunday, 2PM, Stapleton Central Park (east side by reflecting pool), Martin Luther King Blvd. &...

Apr 14, 2010

Francis W. ""Fritz"" Hayes. 94 years of age, of Denver, Colorado. Retired from the US Navy. Preceded in death by his wife Ann Louise, and grandchildren Kylie and Michael. Survived by children Robert (Connie), Marianne, Timothy (Carleen), Kathleen (Michael) Sutherland; grand- children Megan (Chad) Kelly, Stephen (Shanna), Theresa, Nicholas, Andrew, Joseph, Ryan, Lerin, and Patrick, Daniel, and Monica Sutherland; and...

Apr 14, 2010

Alice went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2010. Alice is survived by her daughters Sherril (James) Alexander and Denise (Steve) Venturi; grandchildren Kimberly (Bill) Brown, Kristi (Brian) Ortiz, Todd Venturi, and Scott Venturi; and great grandchildren Madison and Chaz Lefebvre and Jack and Tristan Brown; and was preceded in death by her husband Ralph. DU, Phi...

Apr 14, 2010

John Hignett, 73, of Golden, CO, and Cornwall, England, passed away April 14, 2010. Survived by his wife, Mary Lou Faddick, son Mark (Gerry), daughter Jane (Mike) Sampson; grandchildren Chloe, Elsa, Beth, Ross & Guy. Services are private.

Apr 14, 2010

James Patrick Pike of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on April 14th, 2010 at the age of 57. He is survived by his son, Justin Pike, his sister, Susanna Pike, his brother, Marvin Davis. A Memorial Service for James will be held Monday, May 3rd, at 11:00am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, Colorado. Please share...

Apr 13, 2010

Michael Christopher Irons, 31, of Denver died April 13 at home. Services are April 17th at 1PM at Horan & McConaty at Dartmouth and Parker Rd. Michael, a native of Colorado, was a full-time student at Metro State College working toward a double-major in Computer Science and Mathematics. He loved helping people, reading, and debating. He is survived by his...

Apr 13, 2010

Leanna L. Cagle lost her courageous battle with cancer at home on the morning of April 13th surrounded by her loving family. The top priority in Leanna's life was her family. She is survived by her mother, Huberta Angie Martin, father Bud Cagle, sisters Katy DeRenzo and Tammy Garcia, brother Bud Cagle, Jr. and proceeded in death by brother Spencer...

Apr 13, 2010

Evelyn Hava Vardon (formerly Citron) was born in Berlin, Germany in 1924. Her father, Julius Citron, a distinguished medical researcher and physician, was a friend and doctor to Albert Einstein. As a young girl she met Einstein and later in life spoke fondly of sitting on his knee. Her family left Nazi Germany shortly after Hitler's rise in January 1933....

Apr 13, 2010

Dean John Wear was born on November 8, 1946, in Denver, CO to John and Doris Wear. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and his mother, Doris. He is also survived by his stepchildren Michael Pakiser & his wife Julie, Diane Leach & her daughter Stacy, his grandson Jacob Pakiser plus numerous other family members and wonderful friends including...

Apr 13, 2010

Joseph, 81, died in Denver, Colorado on April 13, 2010. He was the second son of five children of Audry Bando and Cadis Fulford. Joe was born in Grady County, Georgia, on January 1, 1929. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Diana Papedo Fulford; his ex-wife, Elaine Karamigios Fulford; two daughters, Karen Kirtland, Michelle (Brad) Kipp, one...