Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Sandra Sue O'Brien
Nov 14, 2018
SANDRA SUE O'BRIEN 12/15/1949 â 11/14/2018
Sandy left us for the waiting arms of her mother Hazel O'Brien; father Richard O'Brien and brother Don O'Brien on 11/14/2018. She will be missed by her sons Shaun (Jamie) Beers, Kenny (Liz) Beers; granddaughter Kenleigh Beers; brother Richard (Jackie) O'Brien; and dear nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held on...
Marian M. Lopez
Nov 14, 2018
Marian M. Lopez, 76, passed November 14, 2018 while residing in Thornton, CO. She was born May 29, 1942 to Dora and Florentino Gamueda near Denver, CO. Marian is survived by her siblings Anthony Gamueda; Dolores Davis and family; Alex Gamueda and family; Ernie Gamueda and family; Florentino Gamueda, Jr. and family; Lucille Baca and family; John Gamueda and family;...

Lael Porter
Nov 14, 2018
Lael F. Porter, 86, of Lakewood, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Swedish Medical Center. Born on July 30, 1932 in New York, she was the daughter of Ronald and Frances (Fernandez) Carpenter. Lael, a trained vocalist who sang regularly on a NYC radio station, married Ralph Porter in 1954 and together they shared 64 years of marriage....
Virginia Mae Shriver
Nov 14, 2018
Virginia Mae Shriver
1927 â 2018
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Virginia Mae Shriver, at the age of 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2018 while living at Eben Ezer Care Center in Brush, CO. She was born March 22, 1927 to John and Helen Petersen of Omaha, NE. Virginia grew up in the Omaha area, graduated...
Jeffrey Alan Stults
Nov 14, 2018
Jeff Stults, 52, of Phuket, Thailand passed November 14, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. He was born December 18, 1965 to Larry and Linda (Petersen) Stults. He taught business and history for nearly 15 years in numerous international schools, and recently completed his Master of Education Degree.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 12 years, Natcha...
Iva Mae Armstrong
Nov 14, 2018
Iva passed away on November 14, 2018 in Lone Tree Colorado. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Dean. She is preceded in death by her children Richard Card and Diana Lynn Correll. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, 1 p.m. at Horan & McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora, CO, with a...
James ""Jim"" Swiggart, Jr.
Nov 14, 2018
James Mayes Swiggart, Jr. passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in the caring hands of his wife, son, and daughter at the Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. Known to his family, friends, and peers as Jim, he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, and generosity.
Jim was born on November 6, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to Judge...
Eleanor Ruth Huffman
Nov 14, 2018
Eleanor Ruth Huffman passed away on November 14, 2018 at Denver Hospice Center near her family home. She lived a long life surrounded by her friends and family, who will miss her dearly.
Elly was born in Fort Collins, Colorado in October 1933 to her parents Clare and Edna. She grew up in Greeley, CO with her siblings; Neil, Lloyd,...
Frances ""Frankie"" Schultz
Nov 13, 2018
Frances Virginia Schultz was born in Denver, Colorado, on April 14, 1926, to Frederick H. Seder and Emolia (Geibelhaus) Seder and passed away in Northglenn, Colorado, on November 13, 2018, at age 92.
Frances âFrankieâ was a teacherâs aide for special education students. She was married to Waldemar Schultz and the two of them celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Frankie...
Robert ""Bud"" Kraeft
Nov 13, 2018
Robert âBudâ Kraeft 1928-2018
Robert âBudâ Kraeft, at the age of 90, took Christâs hand on November 13th, 2018.
Bud is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joan Kraeft, as well as his children Deborah, Robert, and Susan. He is also survived by his six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Bud will be warmly remembered by the many lives...
Thomas Wulf
Nov 13, 2018
Born in Chicago Illinois to Henry and Agnes Wulf. Later moved to Michigan City Indiana where he raised his kids and then moved to Colorado to live. He was a wonderful loving husband to Peggy for over 37 years. A loving and caring father to his three kids Mike, Annette and Mark and their spouses. He leaves behind ""6"" grandsons...
Edward Fox Gibbons
Nov 12, 2018
After a long, valiant battle with Parkinson's disease, Ed passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 12, 2018. Ed was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from American International College in Springfield with a BA in business and was a multi-lettered varsity athlete for both the crew team and basketball team. Ed married his wife of 61...
Phil Chavez
Nov 12, 2018
Phil Chavez was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Felipe J. Chavez and Caroline (Ahuero) Chavez on July 26, 1934, and passed away in Denver, Colorado on November 12, 2018 at age 84. Phil was married to Laura Lorraine (Seganti) Chavez on November 15, 1958 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Denver. They had celebrated 51 years of marriage...
Betty J. Lundstrom
Nov 12, 2018
Betty June Lundstrom died peacefully at 7:17 AM on November 12, 2018, at the Harvard Square Retirement Community.
A private memorial service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 12:30 PM with Pastor Scott Maxwell, Bettyâs grandson, officiating the service. Betty was cremated and her interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery with her husband.
Betty was...
Roger F. Marez Sr.
Nov 12, 2018
Roger F. Marez began his life in a small town just outside of Trinidad, Colorado, born inside his family home to his father Albino Marez and his mother Sofia Marez. No Birth Certificate and no proof that this studly cowboy ever existed except for the long wild life and big family left behind.
From a handsome Navy Sailor, to...
William ""Bill"" W. Barnes
Nov 12, 2018
William (Bill) W. Barnes
Born 8-10-1948
Died 11-12-2018
Bill was born in Denver and prided himself on being a Colorado native, living his whole life in Aurora. He was part of the first graduating class from Hinkley High School, class of 1966, going on to graduate from Metro State University.
Bill is survived by his mother, Lillian, his wife, Barbara,...
Amber Jones
Nov 12, 2018
Amber would want you to be comfortable! Wear your favorite Team Jersey, Superhero t-shirt, Disney Character, Cowboy Boots, Crocs, Sweat Pants, or bright colors since Amber was not a fan of black, dresses or heels. Dress with joy!
Amber was very involved at Hope Farms Project and Wellsprings Community. She would have loved to rescue a horse instead of receiving...
Douglas I. Johansen
Nov 12, 2018
Douglas Ingwer Johansen June 23, 1925, to November 12, 2018
Longtime Denver area architect, Doug Johansen, passed away on November 12, 2018, at the age of 93. Doug was born in Columbus, Nebraska on June 23, 1925, to George and Sarah Johansen. He was the sixth of seven children. Doug attended public schools in Columbus until he was 18 years...
Thomas John Doyle
Nov 12, 2018
Thomas John Doyle (Tom) 80 of Centennial, CO passed away November 12th 2018 due to complications due to pneumonia. Thomas was born March 5th 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to Walter and Grace Doyle. He was the youngest of five children who lived in Upper Darby, PA. After graduating from the West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys in 1956, Tom...
Dale L. Spence
Nov 11, 2018
Heaven welcomed angel Dale Spence on Sunday, November 11, 2018 as Dale went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Dale unexpectedly passed away at his residence after returning from a weekend of pheasant hunting with his son.
The family will receive friends during visitation on Monday, November 19, 2018, from 6:00 PM â 8:00 PM, at Horan...
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