Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Billy  G. Parrish,  Sr.

Billy G. Parrish, Sr.

Jan 23, 2019

Billy Gene Parrish Sr. died peacefully at his home in Littleton, CO on January 23, 2019 at the age of 78. Billy was born to Hobert and Leola Parrish on May 31, 1940 in Marshall, TX.

Billy is the father of Billy (Angelina) Parrish Jr. and Brandy (Chris Bautista) Parrish; and is also survived by his grandchildren: Brennan, Koby,...

Nadine Carleta “Deanie” Schmidt

Nadine Carleta “Deanie” Schmidt

Jan 23, 2019

Nadine, known to all as ""Deanie"", passed away peacefully at the age of 89, a tragic victim of Alzheimer's. She was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota in 1929 to Clyde G. Lee and Irene C. Aulgur. She later moved to Rocky Ford, Colorado, graduating from Rocky Ford High School. Coming to Denver, Colorado where she became a radiology technician,...

Donald  Bert Gardiner

Donald Bert Gardiner

Jan 23, 2019

Donald Bert Gardiner of Lakewood was a loving husband and father. He was a kind man who never spoke an unkind word about anyone, he was an honest man, hardworking and dependable. He was a faithful servant of the Lord.

He was born on April 30, 1924 in Ogden, Utah to Bertram Alfred Gardiner and Lorna Farrell Wilbur Gardiner. He...

Joseph DiBlasi

Joseph DiBlasi

Jan 23, 2019

Funeral Service: February 4, 2019 12:00 pm Horan & McConaty - South Metro/Centennial5303 E County Line RdCentennial, CO 80122

Graveside Service: February 4, 2019 2:15 pm Fort Logan National Cemetery3698 South Sheridan BoulevardDenver, CO 80236(303) 761-0117https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftlogan.asp

Jared  O. Schmidt

Jared O. Schmidt

Jan 23, 2019

Full life story coming soon.

Memorial Service: January 26, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Horan & McConaty - South Denver1091 S. Colorado Blvd.Denver, CO 80246

Room: Horan & McConaty Chapel

Betty  Eileen Zahalsky

Betty Eileen Zahalsky

Jan 23, 2019

Betty lived her life taking care of those she loved. Betty was born and raised in Colorado. She was the second of five siblings. From an early age she learned about caring for the family home from her mother, Emma. She loved mountain trips, going hunting and fishing with her father, Alex. She learned to care for her siblings, helping...

Gerard  Harry Peppard

Gerard Harry Peppard

Jan 23, 2019

Gerard Harry Peppard, 75, died January 22 at his home in Greenwood Village, Colorado, having led a fulfilling life and sharing meaningful goodbyes with each of his loved ones. His determined strength in facing both esophageal cancer (2003) and glioblastoma (2014) treatments was matched by his gentle grace in his final days.

Gerry was born on July 15, 1943, to...

Lynda  E. Andrews

Lynda E. Andrews

Jan 23, 2019

Lynda E. Andrews, of Centennial, Colorado passed away on January 23, 2019, after a long and courageous fight with lung cancer. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 29, 1950 and made Colorado her home in 1988. Rosary on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 7:00 pm and Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 10:30 am at St....

Mildred  Ellen Kanipe

Mildred Ellen Kanipe

Jan 22, 2019

Mildred Ellen Kanipe, 87, of Fairhope, Alabama, was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. “Ken” Kanipe.

Born July 10, 1931 in Springfield, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Thelma Phillips.

Mildred is survived by her three children; Linda Larson of Foley, Alabama,...

Enedina ""Dee Dee"" Baca

Enedina ""Dee Dee"" Baca

Jan 22, 2019

Enedina “Dee Dee” Baca, 83, of Northglenn, Colorado, passed away January 22, 2019 after a prolonged illness. She was born in Peña Blanca, New Mexico in 1935 to Bonifacio and Avelina Sandoval. Enedina married Lloyd Baca on June 7, 1958.

Enedina grew up in Pena Blanca, New Mexico and moved to Denver to pursue a career in nursing. After earning...

Carrie  Rae Williams

Carrie Rae Williams

Jan 22, 2019

Carrie Rae Williams February. 11, 1978-January 22, 2019 Survived by siblings Darlene Dondelinger, Patrick Williams, Jule Naranjo-Williams and many loved ones. Celebration of Life Fri., 02/01/19, 1:00 pm, V.F.W. Hall, 15625 W. 10th Ave., Golden, CO 80401.

June  Eastman Pausback

June Eastman Pausback

Jan 21, 2019

June Eastman Pausback July 15, 1938 - January 21, 2019

June Eastman Pausback, age 80, passed away in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 21, 2019, due to Alzheimer’s disease. She was born July 15, 1938, in Redwood City, California to Samuel Palmer Eastman Jr. and Helen Murphy Eastman. She grew up in the hills of...

Bill  ""Billy"" Whiteside

Bill ""Billy"" Whiteside

Jan 21, 2019

Bill (Billy) Whiteside, age 59, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO after a long struggle with multiple health problems.

Bill was one of kind. Born in Schenectady, NY to John and Camilla Whiteside, and was the second oldest of four children.

Bill graduated from Katella High School in California in 1977. He ventured...

John  Ralph Palmer

John Ralph Palmer

Jan 21, 2019

John “Ralph” Palmer was led home by Christ on Monday, January 21, 2019.

Ralph was born on January 19, 1938 in Grover, Colorado, and lived most of his life as a resident of Denver, Colorado. Ralph received both his undergraduate and Master's degrees from University of Northern Colorado, formerly known as Colorado State College.

Ralph began his career in Cheyenne,...

Betty  Jean Zarlengo

Betty Jean Zarlengo

Jan 20, 2019

Betty Jean was a kind, loving, and generous soul who passed away on January 20, 2019. She was a Denver-native born February 21, 1930. Survived by her children, Mark (Sandy Watson) Zarlengo and Valerie (Stephen) Zarlengo-Pieknik; grandchildren, Tyler (Robin) Kiggins, Kacey (Dave) Renfroe, Nicholas (Anna) Kiggins, Jennifer (Nick) Battista, Anthony Pieknik, Jessi (Jeff) Ridinger, and Gabrielle (Scott) Ulrich; 12 great...

Dylan Griffis

Dylan Griffis

Jan 20, 2019

Dylan Griffis, 16 years old, passed away on January 20, 2019 in Brighton, Colorado.

A Recitation of the Rosary will be held in his honor on Saturday January 26, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel (9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado). A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 28, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Crossroads...

David  H. Taggart

David H. Taggart

Jan 20, 2019

Dr. David Hobson Taggart, 80, passed away on January 20, 2019 at Sierra Vista Health Care Center in Loveland, CO.

David was born in Evanston, Wyoming at the Sims Hotel on May 15, 1938, the youngest of five children born to Nellie (Sims) and Morg Taggart. He grew up living at the hotel with his family and his Aunt Luella...

Margaret  ""Maggie"" Staley

Margaret ""Maggie"" Staley

Jan 20, 2019

Margaret “Maggie” Staley, 94, Lone Tree, Colorado, passed away 1-20-19, after a brief illness. She was born in Billings, Montana, 7-5-1924 to Stephen Harmon and Mary “Marie” Harmon. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Forest Vincent Staley of 72 years and her brother Howard Harmon. She is survived in death by her son Stephen Staley, daughter in...

Pearl Jugert

Pearl Jugert

Jan 19, 2019

Visitation 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. followed by funeral service at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood.

Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org

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Visitation: January 23, 2019 11:00 am - 11:00 am Horan...

Mary  Louise Cody

Mary Louise Cody

Jan 19, 2019

Mary Louise Haupert Cody, age 83, died peacefully in her sleep at The Denver Hospice, Denver, Colorado on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Born on October 15, 1935 near Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Haupert and Rose Groth Haupert. Mary Lou graduated from Shrine Catholic High School in 1953. After graduation, she joined the Sisters of...