Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

H.  John Hignett

H. John Hignett

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.

James  Patrick Pike

James Patrick Pike

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...

Michael  Christopher Irons

Michael Christopher Irons

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...

Leanna  L. Cagle

Leanna L. Cagle

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...

Evelyn  Hava Vardon

Evelyn Hava Vardon

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....

Dean  J. Wear

Dean J. Wear

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...

Joseph  Winston Fulford

Joseph Winston Fulford

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...

Edward  J. Hunter

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...