Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Franklin S. Johnson
Apr 23, 2019
M/SGT Franklin S. ,Johnson August 10, 1933 – April 23, 2019
Frank Johnson was born August 10, 1933 to Eimer and Mary Alice Johnson in Washington, NC. He was the second of four children that came to make up the Johnson family. He was preceded in death by brother Laurice Johnson in 1991 and sister Faye Johnson Pouliot in 2017....
Sue Margaret Cook
Apr 22, 2019
Sue, 91, went home to be with her Lord on April 22, 2019. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Ret. Lt. Col. Eugene Cook, USAF; devoted mother of Cecilia (Ron) Erickson, Carol (Don) Elliott, Diane (Roger) Zastrow, Debra (Michael) Blake and Bud (Cheryl) Cook; proud grandmother of Kristine, Jeff, Angela, Michelle, Jodi, Yantze, Zak and Brett;...
Jane Moore
Apr 21, 2019
Jane Moore, a retired Denver Public Schools teacher, world traveler, volunteer, inveterate movie, concert and theatergoer, and friend to many, died peacefully on April 21st, Easter Sunday, at Denver Hospice. She had experienced a gradual decline and multi-organ failure. Jane was 80.
Born July 3, 1938 in Adams County, Iowa, to Linus and Teresa (Keefe) Moore. She was the youngest...
Georgine Hobbs
Apr 20, 2019
Georgine Hobbs, born in Victoria, Kansas, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2019 at home with her family at her side. She leaves behind her loving children, Cynthia (William Cleveland) Carson, Rodney (Gaylene) Carson and Wendy Getscher. She met her beloved spouse, Jack Hobbs and son, Ronald Carson in heaven. She was also preceded in death by five siblings. Rosary...
Alexander Switowy
Apr 20, 2019
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, godfather, and father-in-law. Of Denver, CO and Wauwatosa, WI. Entered Eternal Life on April 20, 2019, at Easter, at the age of 98 years, watched over by his devoted grandchildren. Born August 30, 1920, in Donetsk, Ukraine. Survived by his grandchildren, Lucinda (nee Cromwell) Crosland and Gregory Cromwell. Preceded in death in Ukraine by his father...
Larry Dwayne Ellis
Apr 20, 2019
Larry D Ellis, 63, born in Wichita KS, died at home in Thornton, Colorado on April 20, 2019 of natural causes.
He was the owner of Sequoyah Contracting, operating in the Denver area; a founding member and a former Tournament Director of Rocky Mountain Silver Stick Association, an international youth ice hockey tournament; and a former council member of the...
Suzanne E. Durnford
Apr 19, 2019
Following a courageous 6-month battle with Ovarian Cancer, Suzanne Elizabeth Durnford (nee Schwaner) passed into the arms of Our Lord on April 19, 2019.
Suzie was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 9, 1967 to Clyde ""Fred"" and Margaret Schwaner (nee Cronin). She was a standout youth baseball, basketball, and soccer player. She attended Annunciation Grade School and graduated...
Paulene Anne Dole
Apr 19, 2019
Pauline Anne Dole began her journey with us on December 19th, 1928. She was born with an unflinching sense of fairness and during her high school career she changed her name from “Pauline†to “Paulene†to better reflect the union of her parents, Paul and Irene that was shown in her. She chose to leave our world to go Home...
Ruby Rosanne Barraza
Apr 19, 2019
Ruby Rosanne Ruybalid Barraza age 67 passed away from a stroke on April 19th 2019 at Sierra Health Care in Denver Colorado. She resided at Sierra Rehabilitation and Care Community in Denver, Colorado. She will be missed and remembered by many. Ruby was born on June 17th 1951 in Denver Colorado to the late Robert Sr. and Mary Ruybalid.. She...
Diane Donaldson Bates
Apr 19, 2019
Diane Donaldson Bates, 67, of Golden, Colorado passed away on April 19, 2019.
She leaves as her legacy, three children; Shell (Steve) Avery, Jason (Beth) Sage and Briana (Joel) Jackson. She also leaves to cherish her memory, nine grandchildren; Averi, Jason, Chloe, Lilly, Charlie, Harper, Anna, Mazie and Cruz.
A casual Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2019...
Eileen Katherine Lupo
Apr 19, 2019
We regret to announce Eileen Katherine Lupo passed away on April 19, 2019 at the age of 83.
Eileen, daughter to Thomas and Ann Kenny, was sister to 3 brothers and 3 sisters and is survived by husband Vincent A. Lupo, children Vincent T. (Laura), Michael (Alex), William (Wendy), Timothy (Debbie), Marie (David) and Katherine. She was the beloved Grandmother...
Francisca Castillo Rivera
Apr 19, 2019
Francisca Castillo Rivera, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away April 19, 2019. She was born December 3, 1922 in Chihuahua, Mexico. She was a daughter of Faustino and Maria Liberata Cordova.
Francisca was a friend to everyone she met, both young and old, and everyone in between. She was compassionate, loving, patient, and giving, and helped anyone in need. All who...
Joseph Rieb
Apr 18, 2019
Joseph Rieb, 91, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Denver Hospice Inpatient Care Center.
Born September 19, 1927, in Buer, Germany, Joseph was the son of the late Johann and Helene Riebatzki. Joseph was part of a large family of four brothers and three sisters. Although Joseph faced many hard times between war and sickness,...
Jean M. Kelly
Apr 18, 2019
Jean M. Kelly, 76, of Centennial, Colorado passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at SkyRidge Hospital in Lonetree, CO after a long illness. She was born June 25th, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts to Louis and Mary Modestino.
Jean is survived by her loving son James Kelly along with her daughter-in-law Debra and her three granddaughters Amanda, Sarah, and Erin; Her...
Thomas ""Tom"" Lance
Apr 18, 2019
Thomas ""Tom"" Lance, 71, of Lakewood passed away on April 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his wife and loving family. Tom was born on July 27, 1947 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He was the son of the late LeRoy ""Sarge"" and Helen Lance. Tom married Ann Marie ""Annie"" Ernst on September 17, 1988, and together they shared 30...
Joyce Ann Schum
Apr 18, 2019
Joyce Ann Schum, 85, of Denver, Colorado passed away on April 18, 2019.
Visitation will be Monday, April 29, 2019 from 6-8pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton.
Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 10:30am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 9371 Wigham Street, Thornton. Interment to follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area...
Betty Anne Lemon
Apr 18, 2019
Betty “Boop†Lemon
Rest in Peace, Mom.
Betty Lemon, 95, a long-time resident of Littleton, CO, passed away Thursday, the 18th of April, 2019, at Arcadia Glenn Assisted Living in Thornton, and is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph and her son Charles.
Born in 1924 in Omaha, NE, Betty attended Rosary College in Chicago, majoring in English, furthering...
Ann M. Gossanyi
Apr 17, 2019
Ann M. Gossanyi of Littleton, CO, wife of J. E. (Jules) Gossanyi, mother of Eric (predeceased) and Karen, passed away peacefully at home on April 17th, 2019.
Ann was born on March 17th of 1938 to Jerome and Pauline Steckline of Brighton Colorado. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1958 and enrolled in Parks Business College. Following, Ann became...
Geraldine Louise Collins
Apr 16, 2019
Mrs. Geraldine Louise (Anderson) Collins, of Lakewood, Colorado, born May 15, 1937 in Pueblo, Colorado, to the late Paul and Helen Anderson, passed away at age 81 on April 16, 2019 in Englewood, Colorado. She graduated from Central High School in 1955. She was a kind, gentle and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She always put others before...
Susan Lynn Sexton
Apr 16, 2019
Susan Lynn Sexton passed away on April 16, 2019. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 2nd at 1:00PM at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel in Thornton, CO at 9998 Grant Street. Refreshments will be served following the service.
Susan will be laid to rest with...
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