Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Anita Newell

Anita Newell

Jan 31, 2019

My beautiful, loving, sweet, and wonderful wife / friend / partner, I love you so and miss you so!

The Good Lord gave us 7 years and 31 days together. We never missed a moment to express our love for each other, every night and every morning.

Anita began her life in Breckenridge MN, the daughter of Adolph Warren Neuman...

Avis  Z. Johnson

Avis Z. Johnson

Jan 31, 2019

Avis Zimmer Johnson peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2019, at her home in the Gardens of Columbine in Littleton, Colorado.

A celebration of her life will be held on February 23, 2019 at 2 pm at Horan and McConaty Funeral Home, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado.

Avis, daughter of Frank Anthony and Erma Wynant...

Dorothy  Ann Fisher

Dorothy Ann Fisher

Jan 31, 2019

Dorothy Ann Fisher, 86, died peacefully Thursday, January 31, 2019 at home in Larkspur Colorado following a long decline in health.

She leaves behind Michael, her son and his spouse Tina, Krystal her granddaughter, two great-grandchildren Justin and Jason, and many close friends.

Born and raised in Jersey City, the daughter of George and Anna Pechefsky.

Before and after graduating...

Jim Canavan

Jim Canavan

2019

Jim Canavan, age 68, passed away this January, 2019. He was a Denver native, born in 1950 and worked for the City and County of Denver for 45 years. Survivors include his wife Ann; children Amy, Jimmy, and Elizabeth (son-in-law Matt); grandsons Max, Leo and Marco; and siblings Ann Kientz, Pat Canavan, Katie Iacino and Mary Lee Hanson. In lieu...

Stanley  Lee Arnold

Stanley Lee Arnold

Jan 30, 2019

Stanley Lee Arnold, 87 years old, passed away in Aurora, CO on 1/30/19 when his heart decided to stop and he died peacefully. He was born May 8, 1931, in Bandon, Oregon to Stanley and Daisy Arnold.

Stan is preceded in death by Barbara Ann Good Arnold. His wife of 49 years. He is also preceded in death by his...

Salvatore Matthew ""Matt"" Rigatti

Salvatore Matthew ""Matt"" Rigatti

Jan 30, 2019

Matt Rigatti passed away in his sleep on January 30th, 2019 at the age of 32 and is survived by his Father Vincent, Mother Richelle, Brother Michael, Brother-in-law Ryan Hughes, Grandmother Armida Rigatti, Grandfather Billy George Wells and extended family and friends.

Matt was a graduate of CU Boulder and had a degree in Applied Mathematics and Engineering Physics. He...

Kristen  Kay Radochonski

Kristen Kay Radochonski

Jan 30, 2019

Kristen Kay Radochonski, a loving angel of God, passed away January 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Born February 26, 1969 in Boulder, Colorado, the daughter of Vernon and Janis Schoep. Sister to brothers David, Charles and Martin. Kristen attended Fairview High School in Boulder, and Colorado State University in Fort Collins where she majored in Social Work, and met husband...

Carl  Leo Claassen

Carl Leo Claassen

Jan 30, 2019

Carl Leo Claassen, 82 years, passed away on January 30, 2019 surrounded by family in his home. Carl was born May 27, 1936 in Denver, Colorado.

He is survived by his wife Susan D. and his brother Gerald L. (Debi), along with four children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A Viewing will be held in his honor on Monday, February...

Dolores  S. Cuthbertson

Dolores S. Cuthbertson

Jan 30, 2019

Dolores S. Cuthbertson, 90, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep January 30, 2019. She was born July 4, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter E. and Ella (Nolan) Scott.

Dolores graduated from Northern Illinois Teacher's College (now Northern Illinois University) in 1949 and taught English at a primary school in Evanston, Illinois before meeting the love of...

Frederick  E. Hammer

Frederick E. Hammer

Jan 30, 2019

Survived by wife Marie-Claire; sons Steve, Kevin, Jean-Philippe; sister Jaci. Preceded in death by parents John & Nina, son Michael. Fred was born in Kearney, NE and was a proud local supporter of that community throughout his life. After living in Oklahoma, Washington DC and Colorado, he received a presidential appointment as Chief of Information Systems for NATO in Belgium...

James  C. Wilkins

James C. Wilkins

Jan 30, 2019

James C. Wilkins October 27, 1940-January 30, 2019 Survived by wife Nancy of 57 years; daughters Lana (Russ) Schueler, Jamie (Brian) Gaboriau; grandchildren Samantha & Kelli Schueler, Leila & Alex James Gaboriau; sister Debra (Laymon) Cato; sisters-in-law Sherry Ross & Kay Wilkins; numerous nieces & nephews who he adored. He was a passionate outdoorsman who loved his family, golf, his...

Peter Smit

Peter Smit

Jan 29, 2019

PETE SMIT- On Tuesday, January 29, 2019, Pete Smit, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 75.

Pete was born on March 10, 1943 in Garderen, Netherlands and lived there until he was 7 years old. His family immigrated to the United States, and lived in Utah until Pete was 17 years old. He moved to...

Susan Marie ""Sue"" Waln

Susan Marie ""Sue"" Waln

Jan 29, 2019

Susan Marie Waln, nee Ritter, age 68, died in Denver, Colorado on January 29, 2019. Born August 23, 1950 in Denver, Colorado, she lived in Denver for most of her life. She worked as a paralegal for several real estate development companies and played a role in many of the exciting developments during the boom days of Denver expansion, including...

Frank Felipe Page Chavez

Frank Felipe Page Chavez

Jan 28, 2019

On January 28, 2019, Frank Felipe Page Chavez passed away peacefully in his sleep. Twenty days after his 63rd birthday, his earthly body could no longer contain his incredible spirit. He returned to Our Lord, to be with his mother, Catalina Page Chavez, and his father Felipe G Chavez, in heaven, where his soul and spirit will live in eternity.

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James Hugh ""Jim"" Bollers  Jr.

James Hugh ""Jim"" Bollers Jr.

Jan 28, 2019

A Funeral Mass will be held for Jim at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Ave, on Friday, 2/1, at 10 am.

Funeral Mass: February 1, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am Horan & McConaty - SE Denver/Aurora11150 E. Dartmouth Ave.Aurora, CO 80014

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Dolores  R. Malloy

Dolores R. Malloy

Jan 28, 2019

Dolores passed away peacefully on January 28, 2019. She was born and raised in Denver, living the majority of her life in Park Hill. She attended Colorado State University where she met her husband of 54 years, John Lawrence ""Larry"" Malloy, who predeceased her in 2004. She was a devoted mother to her 6 children, Michael who also predeceased her,...

Tadeusz ""Tad"" Richard Krupa

Tadeusz ""Tad"" Richard Krupa

Jan 27, 2019

Tadeusz “Tad” Richard Krupa, 84 of Castle Rock, Colorado passed away peacefully January 27, 2019. Tad was born March 12, 1934 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to his parents John Borczuch and Mary Krupa.

He is preceded in passing by Parents: John Borczuch and Mary Krupa, his Wife: Shirley Marie Krupa, and Siblings: Kaz and Regina. Tad also has a sister...

Grace  Cecelia Burke

Grace Cecelia Burke

Jan 27, 2019

Grace Cecelia Burke passed away peacefully in her home on 1/27/2019.

She was the oldest living Burke of her generation, proceeded in death by her parents William Sr. & Grace, all of her siblings, Bill (William Jr.), Margaret (Sister Zita), Charlie, Pat, & Mike.

She is survived by her 4 beautiful children, Jeannine & (Joe), Linda, John & (Lori), and...

Dominic  ""Bill"" Perry

Dominic ""Bill"" Perry

Jan 27, 2019

Dominic ""Bill"" Perry, 93, of Denver passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 4, 1925 in Denver he was the son of the late Frank J. and Mary (Da Matti) Perry. Bill married Rose M. Perry on 1958 and together they shared 50 years of marriage. He married again...

Wanda  Mae Adams

Wanda Mae Adams

Jan 26, 2019

Wanda Mae (Shields) Adams, 87, died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Sunrise Senior Living Center in Westminster, CO.

She was born July 16, 1931 in Mayview, MO., the daughter of Raymond and Lucy (Groves) Shields. She attended Cherokee county schools and received an Associate Degree of Science from the Community College of Denver, CO.

She married Charles (Bill) Mercer...