Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Leslie D. Shehorn
Sep 23, 2019
Leslie D. Shehorn, 74, of Arvada passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Collier Hospice Center, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Born on June 27, 1945 in Trinidad, Colorado, he was the son of Chas and Lavina (Buzzo) Shehorn. Leslie married Josephine M. (Pohl) on August 16, 1969 and together they shared 50 plus years of marriage together.
Leslie worked as...
Melvin Joel Melchior
Sep 22, 2019
Melvin Joel Melchior, ""Mel"", age 65, died September 22, 2019 at his home in Denver, Colorado, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Mel was born in Richardton, North Dakota, on June 23, 1954, to Frank and Clara Melchior, the fourth of seven children. He grew up on the family farm six miles southeast of Richardton, and attended St. Mary's and...
Phyllis Casbon
Sep 22, 2019
Cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on September 22, 2019. Born in Cloquet, MN on June 22,1930 to Esther Oinenen and Eino Ulvi she was the 2nd of 5 daughters growing up on a dairy farm. Graduated from nursing school (Mayos) in Rochester Minnesota, she met her first husband Carl Streufert while working in a Minneapolis hospital. They...
Edward Goodwin Robertson III
Sep 22, 2019
Edward Goodwin Robertson III 10/4/1937 - 9/22/2019
Edward Goodwin Robertson III, Major USAF (RET), 81, died at his cherished mountain home on the last day of summer. Ed was a native of Denver, an Eagle Scout, and a graduate of East High School, the University of Colorado (BS in finance), and the University of Arkansas (MBA in management). Ed served...
Bernard Maurice McGowan
Sep 21, 2019
Bernard Maurice McGowan, 97, of Denver, Colorado, died September 21, 2019. He is survived by his wife Eleanor; his children Michelle, Maureen, Michael (Molly); his grandchildren Tait, Meghan, Nicholas; his niece Char and nephew Robert.
Funeral Mass: October 1, 2019 10:00 am Horan & McConaty - SE Denver/Aurora11150 E. Dartmouth Ave.Aurora, CO 80014
Bruce L. Corrick
Sep 21, 2019
Bruce L. Corrick, 94, of Denver, passed away Saturday September 21, 2019. He is survived by his children: Kendall (Rhonda) Corrick, Scott (Heidi) Corrick and Jacqueline (Greg) Sapakoff and nine grandchildren: Lucas Corrick, Amanda Corrick, Annika Corrick, Griffin Corrick, Michael Sapakoff, Garrett Sapakoff, Kayla Sapakoff, Christian Sapakoff and Matthew Sapakoff. Please see below for service information.
Visitation: October 2, 2019 6:00...
Dan Clarine
Sep 21, 2019
Daniel Joseph Clarine, age 57, passed away in Saskatchewan, Canada. He is survived by his loving wife Tamma, their children, and many other loving family members and friends.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel (9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado). A Funeral Service will be held...
Theodore E. ""Ted"" Hanson Jr.
Sep 20, 2019
Theodore E. Hanson, Jr. passed away peacefully September 20, 2019; his wife of sixty-seven years, Arvilla Huber-Hanson was by his side. Ted was born in Presho, South Dakota in December 6, 1930, during the Great Depression; he was the seventh child and first son born to Theodore and Marie Hanson.
The Hanson Family moved to Concordia, Kansas in 1944. The...
Rita H. Wright
Sep 20, 2019
Rita Wright, 91, died in Denver, Co. on Sept. 20, 2019. Born in Elgin, Ne., she lived most of her life in Omaha, Ne. She moved to Denver in 2011. She worked at Union Pacific Railroad for many years, where she met her husband, Bob Wright. They married in 1972.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her...
Dr. Scott Stolle Johnson
Sep 20, 2019
Dr. Scott Stolle Johnson, 57, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on September 20,2019. Born on April 16, 1962 in Fort Collins, Colorado, son of the late Jerry and Helen Johnson. Scott married Michelle Johnson on July 2, 2019. Although they spent a short time married, they have spend the last 5 years together.
From the beginning Scott's kindness touched every...
Bernice "Bernie" Rofrone Garman
2019
Bernice "Bernie" Rofrone Garman preceded in death by her husband, Lyle and grandson, Erik. She is survived by five step children: Randy, Raedel (Larry) Pozner, Karen, Mark, Elaine (David) Koerwitz, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Per Bernie's wishes, no services will be held.

James Sepenzis
Sep 19, 2019
James Sepenzis nee Lentgis, passed away peacefully of congestive heart failure at home in Denver, CO on September 19, 2019
Jim was born in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada on July 22, 1937 to Constantine Lentgis and Mary Konstand of Greek heritage. His early education was completed at Quebec High School and Stanstead College. He attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario...
Barbara Colleen Anderson
Sep 19, 2019
Barbara Colleen Anderson was born in Alamosa, Colorado. Daughter to the late Clarence and Lilian VanIwarden. Barbara was the oldest of four children. Barbara graduated from the first graduating class of Denver Christian in 1953. She worked for Mountain Bell for 30 Years. Barbara also enjoyed being an Avon representative for 25 years. Barbara was married to Milton M. Anderson...
Murdo Alexander MacLennan
Sep 19, 2019
Murdo Alexander MacLennan passed away in Thornton, Colorado on September 19, 2019. He is preceded by his wife Geraldine (Jerry) MacLennan of 52 years, and his parents Alexander and Christine MacLennan. Murdo is survived by his four children; Colleen McKeon, Ronald MacLennan, Annette Gregory, and Kevin MacLennan. In addition, he leaves behind eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Murdo was...
Kaye Louise DeBell
Sep 19, 2019
Kaye Louise DeBell May 12, 1965-September 19, 2019 Survived by mother Abby (Bob Thompson) Knapp; sister Karen (Jeff) Dutter and sons, Jacob, Aiden, Liam. Preceded in death by siblings Kathy DeBell, Vince DeBell Jr., Jeff Thompson. Memorial Service, Saturday, September 28, 2019, 11:00 am, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227.
Memorial Service: September 28, 2019 11:00 am...
Thomas W. Price
Sep 19, 2019
On December 23, 1963 Thomas W. Price (Tom) was born in Towanda Pennsylvania, son of Roger and Joan Price and sister, Susan. When he was four, his younger sister Barbara joined the family. Growing up in the eastern part of the United States, Tom was a lively boy who enjoyed everything life had to offer. Roger fondly remembers him as...

James M. Travers
Sep 19, 2019
James Michael Travers, age 94, died at home on September 19. Born in Eastlake, Colorado, he graduated from the University of Denver and worked for Mountain Bell.
Survivors include daughter Mary (Carl) of Highlands Ranch, Michael (Marie) of Colorado Springs, granddaughters Maggie and Caroline, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann.
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Jon Michael ""Mike"" McCann
Sep 18, 2019
Jon Michael ""Mike"" McCann, 81, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away September 18th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a prolonged illness.
Mike was born the 2nd of 4 children on June 12, 1938 in Decatur, Indiana to Eugene ""Gene"" Vincent and Alice Joan (McNulty) McCann. Gene was in the grain management business. Mike was preceded in birth by...

George M. Mathews
Sep 18, 2019
George Mathews Jr was a Denver native who, as a retired as nurse, volunteered for homeless charities and was an active member of The Denver Zen Center.
He passed away after a brief fight with cancer.
George is survived by his husband of thirty years James Arroyo, his brothers Chris and Kevin Mathews, his sister-in-law Kaye Mathews and niece and...
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