Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Josephine Lee Montez
Jan 18, 2018
Passed away Jan 18, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Alamosa, Colorado daughter of Albert and Wyoming (Mahaffey) Villalovos. Josephine is survived by her two sons Anthony Simon Montez and Stephen Joseph Montez; her daughter Juliana Rae Vazquez; her two grandsons Ezequiel Francisco Vazquez-Montez and Christian Anthony Vazquez-Montez; and her granddaughter Salma Rae Vazquez. She is...
Norine Hoffman
Jan 18, 2018
Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at age 70. Predeceased by her mother, Nancy M. Matthews. Norine is survived by sister Lori A. Echols, brother George (Sue) Matthews, sons, Donald E. (Lisa) Hoffman and Chris Hoffman, grandchildren Kari Hoffman, Nick Trusievitz and Stephen (Katrina) Hoffman, great grandchildren, Braylenn and Stella Hoffman. Norine was born in Gary, IN on...

Jeanne E. Lawrence
Jan 18, 2018
Jeanne E. Lawrence, 90, of Thornton, passed away on January 18, 2018. She was born on July 26, 1927 in McCook, Nebraska. Please leave memories of Jeanne and condolences for her family by signing the guestbook below.
Consuelo A.T. Ruybol
Jan 18, 2018
Consuelo A.T. Ruybol Sunrise: August 4, 1936 Sunset: January 18, 2018 Consuelo is preceded in death by her parents Manuelita and William Martinez as well as her loving Husband John G. Ruybol. She is survived by her children; Joseph, Christina (Doug), Frances (Fahad), Bernadette (Antonio), Mike (Laura), Anthony (Pat), David (Brenda), and Kathy (Ed). As well as 25 Grandchildren and...
Janelle Marie Harris
Jan 18, 2018
Janelle Marie Harris (Craven) was born on January 22, 1951 in Lamar, Colorado. She passed away on January 18, 2018 at her home in Thornton. Janelle was the daughter of Arnet Eugene Craven and Carolyn Mae (Creamer) Craven. She is survived by her husband, Wilton Harris; children Brett Fielder, Amanda Brookman and Landon Fielder; stepchildren Randy Harris and Andrea Stellish;...
Ann Higday
Jan 17, 2018
Ann Higday Born January 1, 1925 - Passed January 17, 2018 It is with deep sadness that the family of Ann Higday announces her passing at the age of 93 years. A Denver native, Ann established deep connections within her community. Her boundless energy, zest for life, and unyielding capacity for kindness and compassion toward others inspired those who knew...
Jessica Dawn Deines
Jan 17, 2018
Jessica passed away on January 17, 2018 in Aurora, Colorado. She is survived by her husband/partner Josh Perkins, daughter MacKenzie, mother Paula (Del) Meinen, father Stanley (Marian) Deines, sister Angela Meinen, her grandfather Karl (Gaylene) Deines and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, 1/23/2018, 1pm at Horan & McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth...
Betty J. Downs
Jan 17, 2018
Betty J. Downs, age 87, of Centennial, passed away on January 17, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Karl. Betty is survived by her children, Karla J. Ferguson (Danny) and Leslie G. Downs; grandchildren, Jason Brown (Crystal) and Allison Brown; and great-grandchild, Jillian Brown. Mrs. Downs worked for many years in school food service for Caddo Parish....
Blanche M. Stout
Jan 17, 2018
Native of Denver, CO, passed away Jan. 17, 2018. Born Oct. 23, 1935 to Louis and Ruth (Ewins) Pfaff. She was a proud Bus Driver of 40 years for the Denver Public Schools. She had a crazy finger for the T.V. remote and would never admit she had fallen asleep while watching T.V. She was loved dearly and will be...
Patricia R. ""Pat"" Smith
Jan 17, 2018
Patricia R. ""Pat"" Smith was born on February 26, 1933 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She passed on January 17, 2018 in Denver, Colorado in the company of family. Pat was born to her parents, John Neimy and Anne Emmett. She touched many lives through her service as a Speech Pathologist for many years. Pat is preceded in death by her...
Erlean Christianson
Jan 16, 2018
Erlean Christianson, 89, of Denver, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 12, 1929 she was the daughter of the late Holdrick and Eva Kuntz. Erlean enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy Haus and her husband, Tom, and Vicki...
Norma Marjorie Mayotte
Jan 16, 2018
Norma Marjorie (Peterson) Mayotte was born December 4, 1928 in Canby, Minnesota, one of six children of Olaf and Mabel (Roan) Peterson. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at First English Lutheran Church. She was a graduate of Canby Public High School, class of 1946. Music was an important part of Normaâs life, beginning with singing ""Away In A Manger""...

Beatrice ""Bea"" Martinez
Jan 16, 2018
Beatrice ""Bea"" Martinez was born in Walsenburg, Colorado on October 30, 1924 to David Bravo and Maria (Aldrete) Bravo, and passed away at her home in Northglenn, Colorado on January 16, 2018 at age 93. Bea was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Leo Martinez and her daughter Carole Dreibilis. She is survived by her husband Charles R....
Nancy C. Myler
Jan 16, 2018
Nancy is survived by her children, Lyndon (Cheryl) Myler, Deborah (John) Craig, and Kathy Myler, 1 sister, Dovie Shuman, of Laverene, Oklahoma, 7 grandchildren, Shannon (Chris) Gonzales, Joshua Craig, Sarah DeRock, Matthew Craig, Chris Pritts, Beth (Owen Benton) Myler, and Rachel Craig, 7 great grandchildren, Kayla, Savannah, Isabelle, Alex, Nathan, Anthony, and Jennifer, and numerous loved ones. She was preceded...
Robert Wilson Crandell
Jan 16, 2018
Robert ""Bob"" was born on January 7, 1923 to John and Winifred (Horan) Crandell in Denver, CO. He attended Presentation Grade School and West High School. He served in the South Pacific in the US Army from 1943-1945. He married Mary Marcella (Mudd) Crandell on April 15, 1950. Bob worked as a plumber in Denver for 60 years and owned...
Inez Fairchild
Jan 16, 2018
Inez Fairchild, 76, of Highlands Ranch passed away on January 16, 2018. She was a REAL flight attendant for Eastern Airlines for 25 years. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Randy Fairchild; daughter, Heather Fairchild; brothers, Jay Bennett and James Bennett; and granddaughters, Haley and Autumn. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 24 at 1pm...
Marguerite ""Peggy"" Easley
Jan 15, 2018
Marguerite Easley, age 92, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away January 15, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 4 p.m. at Mile High Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226. Memorial donations are suggested to Mile High Church at www.MileHiChurch.org or at 720-974-2226. Please share memories of Peggy and condolence messages with her...
Norman T. Cloutier
Jan 15, 2018
Norman T. Cloutier, 85, of Denver, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018. Services will be held on Monday, February 12, 2018: Funeral Mass at St. Bernadette Catholic Church at 11 AM with burial at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at 12:30 PM. Please share your memories of Norman and offer condolences to his family by signing the guestbook below.
Joseph Tokarski
Jan 14, 2018
69, of Lakewood, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Survived by daughters Kerri Tokarski, Chandra Smock, and many loving grandchildren. Please share you condolences with the family in the guestbook below.
Amy Lee Durfee West
Jan 14, 2018
Amy Durfee West, (nee McElheny), age 63, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at her home in Denver, surrounded by her family. Amy was born May 2, 1954, in Denver, CO. She was the second child of four to Richard and Evelyn (Gagos) McElheny. She was a lifelong student, a passionate activist, a lawyer-turned-pastor, a strident advocate for justice, and a...
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