Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Ronald  E. Wright

Ronald E. Wright

Mar 10, 2020

Ronald E. Wright, age 82, a resident of Centennial, CO passed away on March 10, 2020. Ron was born on Jan. 1, 1938 in Denver, Colorado to Earl and Helen Wright. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 42 years Nancy, daughters Cassie Wright-Gilberstadt (Dan) and Julie Snyder (Jonathan), grandchildren Carter and Hailey, grand dogs Bode and...

Norman  L. Hoff

Norman L. Hoff

Mar 10, 2020

Born Feb 16, 1924, Norman L. Hoff died peacefully of natural causes on March 10, 2020. Originally from Greenville, TX and resident of Northglenn, CO since July 1963, he was predeceased in June 2013 by his wife of 70 years, Juanita, and is survived by his sons Norman, Jr. of Herndon, VA and Arthur J. (Sharry) of Thornton, CO, grandchildren,...

Roberta ""Bertie"" Lee Burley

Roberta ""Bertie"" Lee Burley

Mar 10, 2020

Roberta Lee ""Bertie"" (Paine) Burley, 85, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2020. Roberta was born in Greeley, Colorado to Burton and Fern Paine on March 30, 1934. She lived in Byers, Colorado and for a short time in Leadville, Colorado during the Depression before the family moved back to Byers and eventually to the family farm 7 miles northeast...

Kevin  R. Kassner

Kevin R. Kassner

Mar 10, 2020

Kevin Kassner, 80, passed away at home on March 10, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Kevin was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman growing up and into adulthood. He passed his love of hunting and fishing to his children and grandchildren. He loved the outdoors and being active, from water and snow skiing, to playing golf as well. Kevin truly...

Gisela Despard

Gisela Despard

Mar 10, 2020

Gisela Despard, of Denver passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2020 surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home. Gisela was born October 27, 1931 to Ernst and Erna Knuttel in Fulda, Germany where she spent her childhood years. Gisela was married to Roy Despard in 1952 and emigrated to the United States and very proud to become...

Carol Fleming

Carol Fleming

Mar 9, 2020

Carol Fleming, 86, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2020. She was born to Francis and Angelina Ciancio on February 21, 1934.

Carol is survived by her children Catherine, Susan and Kellie, along with many other loving family members and friends.

Due to the current health concerns, public services will be held at a later date. Thank you for your...

Robert  E. Devlin

Robert E. Devlin

Mar 9, 2020

Robert E. Devlin, 87, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. He was beloved by all who knew him, and will be dearly missed.

Memorial Service to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado. A Reception will follow the service at the HeartLight Center....

Keith  L. Hornsby

Keith L. Hornsby

Mar 9, 2020

Keith L. Hornsby passed away on March 9, 2020 in Aurora, Colorado. Born on March 18, 1956 in Lockport, NY, the son of Theresa Hornsby and Lawrence Hornsby.

Keith loved Progressive Rock like Led Zepplin and Alice Cooper. Keith had the internet radio station Imaginary Dimensions to share his love for Progressive Rock. In addition to his love for music...

James ""Jim"" Ragsdale Cannon

James ""Jim"" Ragsdale Cannon

Mar 8, 2020

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, James Ragsdale Cannon passed away at the age of 60. Jim graduated from Bear Creek High School in Lakewood, the University of California at San Diego and the Daniels School of Business at the University of Denver. Jim was president of Cannon Land Company, which has operated in Weld County since the 1950's. He had...

Une  Suk Loeb

Une Suk Loeb

Mar 8, 2020

Une Suk Loeb, 73, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. Une Suk was a beloved wife, and mother, and will be dearly missed by those who knew her.

A Memorial Service will be held at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.. Reception to...

Phil  James Mazoras

Phil James Mazoras

Mar 8, 2020

Phil James Mazoras passed away in Denver, Colorado on March 8th, 2020 at the age of 69. Phil was born in Oakland, California on April 20th, 1950. Before his passing he was surrounded by his loved ones, sister Diane Papedo, niece Niki Price, nephews Niko and Jordan. Cousins Cathi and Yanni Frangoulis and other California cousins and dear friends. Phil...

Elinor Katherine Quinn Johnson

Elinor Katherine Quinn Johnson

Mar 8, 2020

Elinor Katherine Quinn Johnson was born on May 30, 1926 to Walter A. and Marguerite A. Yost Quinn.

Elinor married John H. Johnson. She loved her family, music and she loved being with her friends. She was a high school graduate and worked as a switchboard operator.

She is survived by her children Albert E. (Patricia) Johnson, Walter J. (Janie)...

Torrey Jay Nelson Brinkerhoff  Sr.

Torrey Jay Nelson Brinkerhoff Sr.

Mar 8, 2020

Torrey Jay Nelson Brinkerhoff Sr., 67, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, March 8, 2020. Torrey was born in Safford, Arizona on March 28, 1952 to Barbara Lou Larson and was later adopted by Dean Allen Brinkerhoff. Torrey married the love of his life Lou Anne Loomis on September 19, 1974. They met while attending school at Brigham...

James  W. Burghardt

James W. Burghardt

Mar 8, 2020

An authentic member of ""the greatest generation,"" James William Burghardt succumbed to heart failure on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 101.

Visitation, beginning at 5pm, and a Rosary, starting at 7pm, will be conducted Thursday evening March 12 at Horan & McConaty, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, in Denver. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday...

Reverend William Charles Vollmer

Reverend William Charles Vollmer

Mar 7, 2020

Reverend William Charles Vollmer was born September 21, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois where he was a priest in the Roman Catholic church for 62 years. His parents were immigrants of Germany and after he was born, the family temporarily relocated to Germany where he lived his toddler years. He grew up in Denver, Colorado and went to school at Blessed...

Philip  Anthony Pranchke

Philip Anthony Pranchke

Mar 7, 2020

On Saturday March 7th, 2020 Philip A. Pranchke, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 70.

Philip was born March 12, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. On May 23, 1970 Philip married his high school sweetheart, Judith Gawanda. They raised two children. A daughter Tracy (Michael Palecki) and a son, Donald.

Philip had a passion for...

Phyllis  Mae Funk

Phyllis Mae Funk

Mar 6, 2020

Phyllis Funk, of Arvada, Colorado passed away March 6, 2020.

She is survived by her daughters, Drene (Keith) Stevens and Kim (Mark) Vigil; grandchildren, Kayla (Ryan) May, Ashlee (Matt Roe) Vigil and Mitchell (Mikayla) Vigil; great-grandchildren, Sylas May, Sawyer May, Parker May, Jared “J.J” Roe, Ashton Roe and Autumn Roe; sister Ella Broughton and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

She...

Christina McColley

Christina McColley

Mar 6, 2020

Christina, 65, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on March 6, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Joe McColley; and sisters, Glynis Pulia of Chicago, Illinois and Michelle Boyle of London, England.

Visitation will be Friday, March 13, 2020 from 12-4pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton.

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