Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Edward J. Hunter
Apr 13, 2010
Edward Hunter was born in Denver on July 9, 1933 to Alexander & Hilda (Hofflander) Hunter. Eddie attended St. Francis Catholic Schools, Graduating in 1951. He attended college before he went to trade school to become a pipefitter. He worked as a pipefitter for 52 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Pipefitters Local #208. He married...

Earl E Hoffman, Jr.
Apr 12, 2010
Preceded in death by his parents and son, Richard W. Hoffman. Loving husband of Diane. Father of Rebecca, Judy, David, Cindy, Don, Dan, and Dean. Grandfather of 21 and Great Grandfather of 3 and 1 to be. Brother of Wayne Hoffman. Also survived by numerous neices, nephews and other relatives and friends. The Visitation is Monday, April 19, 2010 from...

Janet Avonelle Dowler
Apr 12, 2010
Janet Avonelle Dowler, 92, passed away April 12, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Marta (Byron) Fenton; grandchildren, Paigia Dowler, Alicia (Perry) Rubeck, Nick Kubli, Kacee Kubli; great-grandchildren, Stone Rubeck and Chezni Rubeck; son-in-law, Gael Kubli. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; parents, George Delbert DeRusha and Blanche DeRusha nee Bartholomew; son, Craig Foster Dowler; daughter,...

Benjamin Shelton
Apr 11, 2010
Benjamin is survived by his mother, Nancy; a sister; and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Christopher. Visitation for Ben will be held Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, with Recitation of the Rosary immediately following at 7:00 PM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line...

Albert W. Gerze
Apr 11, 2010
Albert W. Gerze ""The Viking"" ""Big Al"" February 9, 1954 - April 11, 2010 Close friend of Karen Duffy Father of Sons Al & Travis Gerze, Daughter Tania Crook Grandsons: Bravery & Saber Gerze, Trai & Trent Crook. Son of Albert & Maryann Gerze Siblings: Brother Steve Gerze and Sisters Kathie Phillips & Debbie Dettermen Proceeded by: Brother David Gerze...

Betty Jean Wood
Apr 11, 2010
Betty Jean Wood, 76, of Denver, passed away April 11, 2010. She is survived by Clayton D. Wood, her loving husband of 51 years; niece Joan E. Wood and nephew E. Gordon (Sharon) Wood. Betty was a first and second grade schoolteacher for the Denver Public Schools, retiring in 1989. Funeral Service 11:00 Thursday, Central Christian Church, 3690 Cherry Creek...

Vivian Ruth Shortino
Apr 11, 2010
Vivian is survived by husband Sam; children Tony Shortino and Stephanie Shortino; father Glenn (Shirley) Cornelius; and siblings James (Cathy) Cornelius, Rita (Ron) Jacobs, Greg (Kathy) Cornelius, Theresa (Eddie) Albers, Lisa (Bob) Hudelson. Preceded in death by mother Mary Cornelius. Vivian was a member of The Sweet Adelines and loved spending time with her family. She loved traveling with her...

Duane Darwin Pearsall
Apr 11, 2010
Duane, age 88, passed away on April 11, 2010. Memorial Service to be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at Dillon Community Church, 371 LaBonte Street, in Dillon, Colorado; and Memorial Service to be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at Windcrest Retirement Community, 3235 Mill Vista Road, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Please share your...

William H. ""Bill"" Stobie
Apr 10, 2010
William H. ""Bill"" Stobie, 87 years of age, of Aurora, Colorado. Born on July 19, 1922. Bill passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Bill served during the Second World War, and retired from the US Air Force. Bill is preceded in death by his wife Jean G. Stobie of 63 years. Survived by his children William, James, Mary ""Tina,""...
Thomas Amory Baker
Apr 10, 2010
Thomas Amory Baker was born February 26, 1951 in Beverly, MA and passed away on April 10, 2010 in Littleton, Colorado. He graduated Sterling School in Craftsbury Common, Vermont and Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. Tom had a 20 year career as an FHA underwriter with the U.S. Department of HUD. He owned and operated a very successful side...

Douglas L. Westlund
Apr 10, 2010
Douglas L. Westlund, passed away at home on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Loving husband of Monica; devoted father of Ian, Patrick, Gavin; step-father (Pops) to Kevin R., Robert A. and Christopher M. Paquette; son of Don & Rita Westlund; brother to Tracy and Mitchell. A memorial service will be held, 2PM, Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Horan & McConaty...
Bobby Gene Wyatt
Apr 9, 2010
Bobby Gene Wyatt, 81, born on January 12, 1929 and passed away on April 9, 2010. Honorably served his country for 30 years in the Air Force. Beloved husband of Betty. Devoted father of Connie, Kathy, Jeffrey and Tina. Grandfather of Colin, Adria and Erin. Also survived by his former wife Elsa Gould and many friends. Visitation held on Thursday,...

Kerry Earl Keehn
Apr 9, 2010
Kerry Keehn passed away unexpectedly April 9, 2010. Survived by his parents Ronn and Chris, brothers Don (JoAnna) and Barry (Diana) Crecelius, life partner Anna Radloff, and niece Jenna. Visitation, Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Funeral Service, Thursday, April 15, 2010, 12:00 PM, both to be held at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth...
Jens C. Jensen
Apr 8, 2010
Jens C. Jensen, 92, passed away April 8, 2010. Born and raised on a farm in Iowa, he spent his career as a railroad executive. He also served in the Army in World War II. Preceded in death by his wife Colleen, two sisters and a son-in-law. He is survived by his children Chris, Jenine, Jay (Terri), Joel (Cindy), Jack...

Denise Louise Larson
Apr 8, 2010
DENISE LOUISE LARSON, 57, of Denver. Beloved daugther of Jim and Theresa Larson; sister of Diane Larson-Wieder, Donna Kenney, John and David Larson, aunt of 5 nieces and 3 nephews. Preceded in death by her brother Christopher Larson. A graduate of East High School. Retired after 30 years of employment at King Soopers. Loved by her family and many friends...
Marie Elizabeth Lilly
Apr 8, 2010
Marie Elizabeth Lilly, 79 of Westminster; Wife of Frank F. Lilly. Mother of Frank Lilly, Marsha Ott and her husband Ed, Melanie Gilmore and her husband Jefferson; Sister of Della Dire and Lucille Hutchins; Beloved Grandmother of Stephanie, Tiffany, Brian, Paul, Cory, Kristian, Ian, Tammi and Angela; Great Grandmother of Caden, Dominick, Dane and Austin; Visitation Tuesday 2:00PM to 8:00PM,...
Frank Lyons
Apr 8, 2010
Frank Harley Lyons was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on May 12, 1945. He was raised by his parents Raymond and Virginia Lyons in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado and Monte Vista, Colorado. He graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1963 and earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University in 1968. He proudly...
John Joseph Kelly, III
Apr 7, 2010
John J. Kelly III (Jack), a resident of Ken Caryl Valley, entered into rest on April 7, 2010 after a courageous battle with scleroderma. Jack was born November 4, 1956. He was predeceased by his father John J Kelly II and is survived by his adoring mother Phyllis. In addition to his mother, he was greatly loved by his wife,...
Viola Esther Laurienti
Apr 7, 2010
Viola Esther Laurienti, 83, passed away April 7, 2010, in Denver, Colorado. She was born February 7, 1927, in Fredrick, Colorado to Daniel Anthony and Annetta Marie Croce Cercone. She is survived by daughters, Debbie J. Ranum, of Englewood, CO. and Anita M. Lowery, of Littleton, CO.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Pat Cercone and sister, Josephine Morgan. Viola was...

William Robert Meyn
Apr 7, 2010
William was husband of Cheri and father of Brad (Sandy) and Jill (Tim). Proud Papa of Caden, Tanner, Connor, Hunter and BQ. He WILL live in our hearts and memories forever. Please join the Meyn family in ""A Celebration of a Life Well Lived"" on Friday, April 16, 2010 for a Cocktail Reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Memorial...
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