Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Chance Paul Forsythe
Feb 25, 2007
Chancelor "Chance" Paul Forsythe, 14, passed away February 25, 2007. He was born February 22, 1993, in Provo, Utah. Chance is survived by his parents: Paul and Yvette Forsythe, of Highlands Ranch; and MaryAnne and Michael Hirst; his brother, Derrick Trotman; and his sister, Shaylyn Forsythe. He was preceded in death by a sister, Makenzie Forsythe. Chance is also survived...
Robert E. Distin
Feb 25, 2007
Found peace on February 25, 2007, age 80. Beloved husband of Bettie for 58 years. Loved father of Shelley (Rick) Mathison, Mark (Reggie), Renee (Bill) Miller, and Drew (Kirsten). Proud Papa of Jason (Carrie), Erik, Becky (Matt), Derek, Kim, Craig, Shayna, Garrett, Justin, Jacob, Savannah, Hunter, Natalie, Pamela, and Brody. Proud great-grandpa of Bella, Emily, and Natalee. WWII veteran, serving...

GILBERT N. STONE
Feb 24, 2007
Gilbert "Gil" Stone passed away February 24, 2007. Father of Kyle (Mitzi) and Stephanie Stone; grandfather of Charisse;brother of Judy Perito, Linda Gozzi, Wilbur and Richard. Preceded in death by his sister, Louise and his brother, Walter.Committal, Friday, 2:30 PM, Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd, Staging Area B"

Jack DeWayne Fleming
Feb 24, 2007
Jack DeWayne Fleming, 73, of Federal Heights entered into eternal life on February 24, 2007. He is survived by his daughters, Traci, Dayna, and Krystal; six grandchildren; and sister, Gretta Beery. Visitation, Friday, 5-7pm; Funeral Service, Saturday, 11am, both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. Interment, Crown Hill Cemetery.

Donald R. Morris
Feb 21, 2007
Donald R. Morris of Arvada. Husband of Beverly; Father of Sandra & Robert (Julia)Morris, Donna (Ron) Beem; Brother of Wayne (Claudine) & Howard (Carol) Morris, Betty (Ray) Carter, Glenda (Jim)Garrison, Vicki (Robert) Higdon. Also Survived By 6 Grandchildren & 11 Great~Grandchildren. Memorial Service Saturday 2:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton.
Joseph S. Mathis, Sr.
Feb 21, 2007
Joe Mathis, Sr. 58 passed away February 21, 2007 in Aurora, CO. He is survived by his children, Kathy (Andrew) Stamps, and Joe Mathis, Jr.; his grandchildren, Andrew II and Legend Stamps; his sister Juanita Downing; his brother Willie Joe Mathis; his companion Anita Wadlington; and a host of other relatives and close friends. He worked 30 years for the...
Diane M. Herbst-Dillon
Feb 21, 2007
Preceded in death by her father Gordon Herbst. Survived by her husband Mike; mother Vi Grady; her dogs Megan and Darby; and other dear friends and family. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (just west of Holly), in Centennial, Colorado. In lieu...
Alice M. Behaeghe
Feb 21, 2007
Alice was born August 22, 1925 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado to Agnes and Theo Murphy of Hugo, Colorado. The Murphy's already had one son named Arthur. When Alice lost her mother at age 7, she moved into the home of her Aunt Ann and Uncle Ray Murphy in Golden, Colorado. After graduating from a local area high...
Paul N. Mehalko
Feb 20, 2007
Paul N. Mehalko, 79, of Denver. Husband of Evelyn. Father of Michele Land, Mark (Kim), Paul, Eva, Phillip (Teri), Mary (Joe) Schleicher, Lisa. Grandfather of Laura, David, Nicholas, Michael, Kyle, Andrew. Brother of Ann Bachna. Visitation Monday, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm : Rosary at 7:00 pm Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 11:00...

Jacquelyn Gourdin
Feb 19, 2007
Jacquelyn Gourdin of Northglenn. Wife of Robert Gourdin; Mother of Angela, Michael, Robert (Julie), Gerald & Diana Gourdin. Also Survived By 9 Grandchildren & 3 Great~Grandchildren. Prayer Service Tuesday, 10:30AM, Immaculate Heart Of Mary 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn. Interment, Highland Cemetery.

Bayard K. Sweeney
Feb 18, 2007
Bayard K. Sweeney, Jr. passed away at his home February 18, 2007 at the age of 93. Born June 22, 1913, the eldest son of Bayard K. Sweeney and Florence McConnell Sweeney. Known to his friends as Bud. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Anne Shepard Sweeney; sister Florence Mary Olmsted; brothers John F. Sweeney...
William A. Niles
Feb 18, 2007
William A. "Bill" Niles, 77, died 02/18/07. He is preceded in death by his wife Beverly and granddaughter Jenni Johnson. Survived by daughters Coleen (Terry Neiman, Kathy Walters, Janine (Al) Johnson, Sharlene (Jim) Yurko; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Joseph J. Peixoto
Feb 18, 2007
Joseph J. Peixoto, 79, retired MSgt. U.S. Air Force of Commerce City. Husband of Gretchen. Father of Polly (Robert Helbig), Leslie (Tony) Sutton. Grandfather of Hayden Hull, Lacy Jo Hull. Father-In-Law of Ron Hull. Special Friend of Jeannie Kloosterman. Beloved Dog Gypsy Girl. Funeral Service Tuesday, 10:30 am, Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Fort Logan...

Rita Marie Kukral
Feb 17, 2007
Rita "Grandma K" died on February 17, 2007 at Swedish Medical Center after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on April 21, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois to Albert Joseph and Clara B. Kremer. She attended Farragut High School where she met her husband. Rita attended St. Anne's Nursing School in Chicago and later was married on February...
Ronald S. Visser
Feb 17, 2007
75, of Denver. Husband of Barbara. Father of Sally (Barry) Bender, Cindy (Scott) Hardy and Laurie (Brant) Lahnert. Grand- father of Adam, Seth, Luke, Tyler, Matthew, Sarah, Philip and Abby. Brother of Bill, Jerry, Ruth and Bob. Memorial Service Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Memorials to Christian Reform World Relief Committee, 2850 Kalamazoo...
Levi Julian Beall
Feb 17, 2007
Levi J. Beall, 80 of Denver; Husband of Carmen Beall; Father of Richard L. (Janie) Beall, Ronald F. Beall, Sr.; and Carmen "Deina" Amador; Grandfather of Brandon, Ronald Jr., Justin, Brian, Omar, Marcus, Julian and Stacey; Great Grandfather of Madison; Celebration of his life with a Rosary, Thursday 5:30 PM and Funeral Mass Friday, 10 AM, both at Our Lady...

Lorraine Jane Reither
Feb 17, 2007
Lorraine Jane Reither passed away February 17th at the age of 69. Her life and the wonderful spirit she shared with anyone fortunate enough to know her will be remembered with heartfelt joy and veneration. She was blessed both with beauty both inside and out. She had a child like enthusiasm for life, a love for the beauty of nature....

Josephine A. Pietrzyk
Feb 15, 2007
Preceded in death by husband Joseph, daughter Barbara and son Stephen. Survived by daughter Paula Randall, son Andrew, grandchildren Donna, Christopher, Caitlin, Alexander, Michael and Benjamin. Rosary Tuesday 7:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Chapel, 1091 So. Colorado Blvd. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 10:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2375 E. Arizona Ave. (at University). Interment Fort Logan...

Dick Barker
Feb 15, 2007
Dick was born in Denver on August 17, 1925 and spent his childhood in Denver except for a brief time in San Francisco. After finishing at Manual High School he enlisted in the Merchant Marines during WW II and taught swimming for the Navy. This turned out to be a life altering experience because his swimming talents led to his...
Max Montoya
Feb 15, 2007
Maclovio "Max" Montoya, 51, of Morrison, died February 15, 2007. He is survived by his siblings, Jesse (Angela) Aragon, Phil Aragon, Russ (Lucille) Montoya, Joseph (Marsha) Montoya, Robert Montoya, William (Elsa) Montoya, Diane (Lerry) Medina, Filomena Montoya, Maxine (Fred) Ortega, Elizabeth (Jerry) Sanchez, and Lillian (Elejio) Sanchez; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Rosary, 10:30 AM; Funeral Mass 11:00 AM, Thursday,...
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