Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Feb 28, 2019

ALOYSIUS V. BARR

July 24, 1944-February 28,2019

“Al” (also affectionately known as Uncle Wish) was born and raised in the Roxborough/Manayunk section of Philadelphia. He was born the 2nd son of Aloysius Francis and Winifred Catherine Barr. He attended 16 years of Catholic education (St. John the Baptist Grade School, Roman Catholic High School, and Villanova University). After graduating from...

Feb 28, 2019

Edgar John (Pete) Engelken was born in Seneca, Kansas on August 20, 1923. He was the 5th child of 9 born to Joseph and Anna Engelken. The family lived on a farm a few miles from Seneca.

Edgar didn't like farm life much and after high school, he joined the Navy. Serving as a radioman on the hospital ship USS...

Feb 28, 2019

John ""Jack"" Richard Quinting passed away on February 28, 2019 in Aurora, CO. Jack was born September 24, 1932 in Bronx, N.Y. to William and Caroline Quinting. Jack graduated from Cardinal Heyes High School and then went on to receive his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Jack was employed at the General Services Administration, where he worked...

Feb 27, 2019

S. Edward Portie December 30, 1948 - Feb 27, 2019

Samuel Edward ""Eddie"" Portie was born December 30, 1948 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, TX and passed away on February 27, 2019 in Arvada, CO. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a 1967 graduate of Vidor HS. He served...

Feb 27, 2019

Suanne J. Carr, 78 of Centennial, Colorado passed away peacefully February 27, 2019. She was born on July 18, 1940 in Edgerton, Wyoming to William and Lillian Banish.

Suanne is survived by her husband: Clayton Carr, children: Steve (Debbie) Carr, Wendy (Sandon) Olson, Cheryl (Bill) Futera, Pam (Mike) Golden, grandchildren: Clayton Carr, Marcus Carr, Sandon (Meredith) Olson Jr, Brandy Olson,...

Feb 27, 2019

Sandra ""Sandi"" Jean Krebs (nee Lintz), 74, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Sandi spent her childhood in several western states, culminating in Arizona where she met her future husband, David, in high school. They were married two years later and remained so for the next 54 years. After the wedding in Phoenix, AZ, they honeymooned by driving two vehicles...

Feb 26, 2019

Stella Collene Ellis Keene passed away peacefully on February 26, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hamilton, Missouri on November 11, 1925 to Otis Patrick Ellis and Minerva Hall Ellis of Breckenridge, Missouri, a town of 500 people. She was the youngest of three sisters and a brother: Bernice, the eldest, Marjorie, and twins, Maxwell & Maxine....

Feb 26, 2019

John W. Tucciarone, 67 of Aurora, CO passed away February, 26 2019. John was born April 3, 1951 in Youngstown, OH.

John was married to the love of his life Krystal K. Tucciarone for 38 years. He is the father of three children: Kelly Tucciarone, Jennifer Tucciarone-Knudsen, and John Tucciarone, Jr. (Shandra), and had nine grandchildren: Kevin Butera, Marissa Butera,...

Feb 26, 2019

Feb 26, 2019

Clara M. Montoya was born on March 4, 1930, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico; and was living in Longmont, Colorado at the time of her passing on February 26, 2019, from complications related to Type II Diabetes.

Growing up with 2 sisters and 3 brothers, her parents lived and worked in New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Colorado, moving as jobs...

Feb 26, 2019

William Richard Smith, of Centennial, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2019 at the age of 94, surrounded by the love of his family. Bill was born on January 11, 1925 in Eagle Pass, Texas and was the son of Luz Gonzalez and William A. Smith. He was predeceased by his brother Lee.

Bill was an Eagle Scout and joined...

Feb 26, 2019

Megan Jo Nelson, 29, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on February 26, 2019.

She was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Tammy and Jerry Nelson on 05/31/1989. She graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 2007.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry; maternal grandparents, Leonard and Peggy Washburn, and paternal grandparents, Jim and Jessie Nelson. She is...

Feb 26, 2019

Leah (Lee) Foster peacefully passed from this life in her home in Golden, CO on February 26, 2019. Those she has to leave behind are her husband, Warren, her son, Todd, her daughter, Corrie, and her five grandchildren; Brandon, Kayla, Alyssa, Brianna, and Madison, as well as, all of those who loved her. Lee and Warren would have celebrated 63...

Feb 26, 2019

William A. Diethorn, more commonly known as Bill. 97 years old. Born April 11, 1921 in Jeannette, PA. Died February 26th, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty Diethorn, and daughter, Christine Anderson. Survived by daughter, Jan Scott, son Joe Diethorn, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great,great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday March 6th, 2019 1:00 pm...

Feb 26, 2019

George H. Custard, 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Englewood, Colorado. George is survived by his daughter, Alice Custard and his brother in law Dr. Channing (Eloise) Lushbough. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Custard. Memorial service to be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 4905 East Yale Avenue, Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, March...

Feb 26, 2019

Bernard H. Gerken passed away Febraury 26, 2019 in Lakewood, Colorado.

He is survived by his children, Kent, Keith & Karen; and 6 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his sisters, Regina & Laurna.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 11am-12pm followed by a Funeral Service at 12pm, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Boulevard, Denver. Burial to...

Feb 26, 2019

Joel Potter, of Lone Tree Colorado, an extraordinarily kind man, adored husband, son, brother, step-dad, uncle and friend, died February 26th at Skyridge Medical Center after a 4-day stay with hemolytic anemia. He was 48.

Joel was born in Montpelier, Ohio to his best friends, James and Augusta Potter. After moving to Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Tennessee, Joel settled in...

Feb 25, 2019

Gerald “Jake” Zabka, 89, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on February 25, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helen; his sister Georgine and his wife, Shirley.

He is survived by his children, Randy (Connie), Gerald (Judy), Janet (Ron) and Tom (Cheryl); grandchildren, Matt, Troy, Sean, A.J. and Kaci; great-grandchildren, Aryianna, Bella, Brayden, Amelia and Oliver;...

Feb 25, 2019

Funeral Service: March 8, 2019 9:00 am Horan & McConaty - South Metro/Centennial5303 E County Line RdCentennial, CO 80122

Room: ChapelGraveside Service: March 8, 2019 10:30 am Fort Logan National Cemetery3698 South Sheridan BoulevardDenver, CO 80236(303) 761-0117https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftlogan.asp

Room: Staging Area B

Feb 24, 2019

Don Elmer Boyle 81, long-time resident of Littleton and Highlands Ranch, CO passed away February 24, 2019.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, John and Zona Boyle of Lincoln, NE and his brother Ted of Carbonale, IL. He is survived by Doris Boyle, his loving wife of 59 years and his son Brad who has turned 50.

Don...