Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Michael  David Jewett

Michael David Jewett

May 8, 2009

Michael David Jewett, 66, passed away May 8, 2009. Husband of Marcy Richards; father of Shane (Amy) Jewett, Kerie Stuth, Chris Jewett, Brandon (Emily) Jewett, Dana Jewett and Lisa Jewett; grandfather of 10; brother of Irene (Dee) Murphy and Randy (Olivia) Jewett; and uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Michael touched many lives and will forever be loved and missed...

Garrett  John Schopp

Garrett John Schopp

May 8, 2009

Garrett John Schopp, age 16, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2009, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by loving family. Garrett was the delight and pride of our lives. His creative spirit was an inspiration to many and manifested itself in so many ways. He was a builder of ideas, an encourager of others, and a dreamer of a better...

Joan  N. Perchiazzi

Joan N. Perchiazzi

May 7, 2009

Joan, 73, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, died May 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, Sr. Mother of Thomas, Jr. (Amy) & William (Maureen). Sister of Sandra Locher. Grandmother of Ann, Eric, & Mark. Visitation, Monday, May 11, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block...

Julia  Anne Slankard

Julia Anne Slankard

May 6, 2009

Julia Anne Slankard Born in Clarinda, IA on October 28, 1949. Departed on May 6, 2009 and resided in Aurora, CO. Julie Slankard, 59, of Aurora, CO. Mother of Sherry. Grandmother of Shelby. Sister of Cheryl, Doug, Rebecca and Polly. Aunt/Great Aunt of 12. Proceeded in death by mother Betty Paschall and father Leonard Stanford. Julie will always be remembered...

Jerald  L. Lepinski

Jerald L. Lepinski

May 6, 2009

Jerald L. Lepinski, a leader in the Denver musical community, died May 6, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Martha; children, Sarah and Paul; and grandchildren, Gweneth and Peter. Funeral Mass, Monday, 10am, St. Joseph Golden, 969 Ulysses St. Interment, Golden Cemetery. Please share memories of Jerald and condolences for his family by clicking the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below.

Gerald  ""Jerry"" Muirhead

Gerald ""Jerry"" Muirhead

May 6, 2009

Gerald (Jerry) Scott Muirhead, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a nine year battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Jerry was born in Greenville, Mississippi on August 4, 1931 to Henry C. and Lillian Muirhead. He attended E.E. Bass High School in Greenville, and received an Associate of Applied...

Patrick  B. Crotty

Patrick B. Crotty

May 6, 2009

Patrick, 77, born in South Buffalo, New York, went to debate God and the Apostles on May 6, 2009. He was a Retired Lt. Colonel, United States Air Force, Aeronautical Engineer. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents Patrick J. & Margaret (Phillips) Crotty of South Buffalo, New York. He is survived by his beloved wife Josefa (Putzi) Crotty;...

Julie  A Slankard

Julie A Slankard

May 6, 2009

Visitation will be held from 6-8PM, Monday, May 11, 2009 at the Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave, Aurora. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2PM, Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 13120 E. Kentucky Ave., Aurora.

Kathryn  K Dailey

Kathryn K Dailey

May 6, 2009

Kathryn Dailey, beloved partner, daughter, sister and friend, died peacefully at home after a two year battle with mesothelioma. A tireless advocate for quality of life for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities, Kathryn's life was dedicated to serving others—culminating in nearly 20 years of leadership for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Kathryn was born in North Fairfield, Ohio, the...

Jimmie Vigil

Jimmie Vigil

May 5, 2009

Jimmie A. Vigil of Denver passed away May 5, 2009. Visitation Monday 5-8PM, Funeral Service Tuesday 10AM both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Boulevard. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please share memories of Jimmie and condolences for his family by clicking the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below.

Robert  D. Binder

Robert D. Binder

May 5, 2009

Bob, 87, of Denver, passed away May 5, 2009. Bob was born February 14, 1922 in Denver to J. Frank and Berenice Binder. He was a graduate of North High School and Colorado State University. He served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant in George Patton's Third Army and was severely wounded in 1944 for which he...

Edward  Lee Foard

Edward Lee Foard

May 4, 2009

Edward L. Foard, 72, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away on May 4, 2009. Husband of Reda; father of Craig Foard, Sherra (Chris) Tanner; grandfather of Ryan and Alex Tanner; and brother of Sherra Do (Don) Kothe. He graduated from Poplar Bluff (MO) High School in 1954 and the University of Missouri in 1959 with a degree in Cartography. He was...

Terry  Lyn Carpenter

Terry Lyn Carpenter

May 4, 2009

Terry Lyn Carpenter, age 53, of Denver, Colorado died May 4, 2009. She is survived by her spouse, Jeffrey Metheney; and three children. Memorial Services in her honor will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (just one block to the west of Holly Street) in Centennial,...

Ruby  Josephine Burke

Ruby Josephine Burke

May 4, 2009

Ruby Burke, 94, of Arvada was born August 30, 1914 in Kanabec County, MN and passed away May 4, 2009 in Arvada. Preceded in death by her husband Goodwin Burke. Mother of Bruce (Leta), Wallace (Barbara), Joseph (Jean), Gerald (Shirley), and the late James and Eugene. Sister of Hope Chitwood. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 20 great grand- children and...

Laura  Ellen Callier

Laura Ellen Callier

May 4, 2009

Laura Ellen Callier, artist, writer, and avid researcher committed to social justice and environmental issues, passed away on May 4, 2009 at her father's home in Denver while in the care of the Hospice of St. John. Death was due to ovarian cancer. Born December 18, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Douglas Rean Callier and Anne Elizabeth Callier (nee...

Joseph  W. Babnik

Joseph W. Babnik

May 4, 2009

Joseph Babnik passed away May 4, 2009. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday May 7, 2009 at 9:00 am at Notre Dame Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at 10:15 am, Staging Area C. Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to leave messages of sympathy for Joseph's family.

Helen  Rath Ward

Helen Rath Ward

May 3, 2009

Helen Rath Ward, 92, of Denver died May 3, 2009. She is survived by her children, Roma (Jerry) Rehkow, of Denver, Kent Rath, of Meeker, CO, and Charles Rath, whereabouts unknown; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Her grandson, Matthew, preceded her in death. Memorial Service, Friday, 11am, Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. Please share your memories of Helen...

John  A. Lell

John A. Lell

May 3, 2009

John A. Lell, 85, of Denver. Preceded in death by his wife Betty Jo. Father of Gerald S. Lell, Tom (Barbara) Lell & Kathy (Bill) Heicher. Grandfather of John, Paul, Scott, Brett & Annie. Great-Grandfather of 4. Also survived by numerous other relatives & friends. Memorial Mass Friday, 11:00AM, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd. Private interment Fort...

Chuck Collier

Chuck Collier

May 2, 2009

Charles ""Skip"" Collier, 70, of Lakewood, passed away May 2, 2009. A Memorial Service at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood to be held Friday 5/8 at 2:00 in the afternoon Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to leave messages of sympathy for Chuck's family. An Irish Prayer Death is nothing at all. It does not count....

Thomas Bricker

Thomas Bricker

May 2, 2009

Thomas Bricker, 93, of Denver, passed away peacefully May 2, 2009. He is survived by his son, John; sisters: Rosie, Pete, Ginny and Gwen; brother, Homer; 3 granchildren and four great-grandchildren. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Helen; two sisters and one brother. A Public Visitation will be held, Wednesday May 6, from 4:00 to...