Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Frank Bumgarner

Frank Bumgarner

Jul 6, 2017

Our cherished son, brother and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 6th, 2017. Frank was an avid outdoors man, hunter and fisherman. He graduated from University of Colorado School of Engineering and later obtained his Professional Engineers license. Frank was a Colorado Native but he loved to travel the United States and every spring he looked forward to tomato growing...

John  Alfred Humphreys  III

John Alfred Humphreys III

Jul 6, 2017

John Alfred Humphreys M.D. John A Humphreys M.D, passed away Thursday July 6, 2017 at Holly Creek Christian Living Community; He was 91. John Alfred Humphreys III was born January 17, 1926 in Memphis, TN, to John and Mary Ann Humphreys. John moved to Denver, Colorado with his parents and sister in 1938. He attended East High School and upon...

Josephine  Erma Krieger

Josephine Erma Krieger

Jul 6, 2017

Josephine Erma Krieger, age 84, of Denver went home to be with her Lord Thursday, July 6, 2017 at The Arbors of San Marino. JoErma was born December 15, 1932 in Denver, CO to Joseph and Erma Henshaw. She married the love of her life, Raymond L. Krieger on July 10, 1953, welcoming three daughters as they made their family...

Teresa  Jean Becky

Teresa Jean Becky

Jul 5, 2017

Teresa Jean Becky, 55, of Aurora, Colorado passed away July 5, 2017. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 South...

John  W. Bettridge

John W. Bettridge

Jul 5, 2017

John Bettridge, 93, passed away peacefully the morning of July 5th at Holy Heights Care Center in Denver, Co. John was the grandson of Irish immigrants and the son of Albert J. Bettridge and Martha S. Bettridge (Winn). John grow-up in the area of Denver that is now known as Cherry Creek North. He attended the Denver Public School system....

Craig Matovich

Craig Matovich

Jul 4, 2017

Craig Matovich passed away suddenly July 4th,, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy of 42 years and son, Christopher, daughter-in-law, Jessie and granddaughter, Millie. Craig’s extended family includes his sisters, Jan Rossi and Julie Matovich and their children, Angela, Michelle, Summer, Donnie, Heather and his brother (dec.) Laine Matovich and his daughters, Jaime and Courtney, my sister,...

Ruth  Ann Shimonkevitz

Ruth Ann Shimonkevitz

Jul 4, 2017

Ruth Ann Shimonkevitz, born August 8, 1946 in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, passed away July 4, 2017 after a long illness. She is survived by her mother, Adeline Shimonkevitz (Demboski), her sister Susan and her husband Corby Decker, her children Steven, David and Julie, and her brother Richard and his wife Christa Rheindt and their children Lisa and Christian. Her father,...

Hayley  Emma Rhee

Hayley Emma Rhee

Jul 4, 2017

Hayley Emma Rhee, age 13 years old, of Castle Rock, CO passed away the 4th of July, 2017 at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Hayley was born on September 21, 2003 in Denver, CO to Joseph Rhee and Patricia Rhee. From an early age, Hayley was a voracious reader and could often be found with book in hand. Her love of reading...

Frank Bunning

Frank Bunning

Jul 4, 2017

Frank Bunning, 65, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Service to be held at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel on Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 9:00am - 10:00am. Reception immediately following the service. Interment at Highland Cemetery. You are encouraged to wear your favorite Broncos clothing. Please share memories and condolences in the Guestbook below.

James  Michael Scott

James Michael Scott

Jul 4, 2017

James Michael Scott ""Scotty"" of Thornton, Colorado passed away on July 4, 2017 at the age of 74. A Funeral Service honoring James will be held on July 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado. The Interment will immediately follow at 1:15 pm, Area ""C"", Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South...

Walter  ""Wally"" Flanagan

Walter ""Wally"" Flanagan

Jul 3, 2017

Walter “Wally” Melvin Flanagan, 69, passed away on Monday, July 3rd 2017 in Denver, Colorado. He was born May 30, 1948 to Melvin Flanagan and Mildred Howe in Denver, Colorado. Wally was proud of his only daughter Stacey Fine and her husband Jason, of Arizona. He is also survived by two loving sisters, Susan Streeter and her husband Steve Rogers,...

MaryJo Onnen

MaryJo Onnen

Jul 3, 2017

MaryJo (Jo) Onnen passed away on July 3, 2017 in Parker, Colorado. Born on March 6, 1928 in Newcastle, Nebraska and grew up in Ponca, Nebraska, the daughter of Ella Wente and Charles Wente. She met her husband W. Richard (Dick) Onnen in Denver and they were married October 15, 1949 and had two children; Reid Onnen of Temcula, California,...

Bruce Barnett

Bruce Barnett

Jul 3, 2017

Bruce Barnett, age 64, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away July 3, 2017. Bruce is survived by his loving partner Corrine Fantasia, his children, Jamie Barnett, Brandon Fantasia, and Jenn Fantasia; his daughter-in-law, Missy Fantasia; and son-in-law, Ryan Connolly; grandchildren, Jace and Ella Fantasia; and grand-fur-babies, Trooper Fantasia (Newfoundland), and Bailey Fantasia (Saint Bernard). Bruce was a devoted family man...

Nyla  Faye Rivera

Nyla Faye Rivera

Jul 3, 2017

Beloved wife, momma, grammy, auntie, and friend, Nyla Faye Rivera, went home to our Lord after a battle with cancer on July 3, 2017. Nyla was born on July 6th, 1955 in Owatonna, MN. Ny was extremely courageous, proud, and fought to the end. Nyla had a zest for life, giving her all always for her kids and family. A...

Amanda  Lynn Dufford

Amanda Lynn Dufford

Jul 3, 2017

Amanda Lynn Dufford of Strausberg, Colorado passed away on July 3, 2017 at the age of 27. Amanda is survived by her children, Aiden Erskine and Peyton Dufford; mother, Ronda Waits, brother; Travis (Krystle) Waits, nephew, Liam Waits; grandparents, Alida Levett and Ron and Suzan Waits; aunts and uncles, Dan Cox and Shannon Triche, Lisa and Peter Bicknell, Ronald and...

Kevin  Clark David

Kevin Clark David

Jul 3, 2017

Kevin Clark David, 62, of Aurora, Colorado passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. Kevin was born February 5, 1955 in Houma, Louisiana. He spent his career life in IT and insurance sales and spent much of his time raising a family with his late wife, Bobbe Lampshire. Kevin's passions included muscle cars and spending...

Eric  Owen Anderson

Eric Owen Anderson

Jul 2, 2017

Eric Owen Anderson, 56, passed away on July 2, 2017, having battled cancer with courage and grace. Eric was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Chi Upsilon Chapter, University of Colorado at Boulder, many of whom were his brothers to the end. Eric was a very good golf caddy in high school and never lost his love for...

Alexandrea Raber

Alexandrea Raber

Jul 2, 2017

Alexandrea Victoria Raber, 18, known to many as “Ally” transitioned July 2, 2017. She is loved and will be missed by many.

Ally was born November 21, 1998 in Denver, Colorado. Ally was beautiful, fun-loving and had a great smile! She had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh.

Ally believed in putting others before herself and was...

Betty  J. Owens

Betty J. Owens

Jul 2, 2017

Betty Owens born October 17, 1928 88 years old, originally of in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2017 in Aurora, Colorado. She is survived by daughters; Glenna Owens and Gayla Owens-Newsom son; Gary Owens. Four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held Monday July 10, 2017 at Two Fifteen in the Afternoon Staging...

Edward  M. Frain

Edward M. Frain

Jul 2, 2017

Survived by his wife Eleanor I. Johnson and Ed's children: Mark Edward (Sherryl) Frain, David Lee (Darla Lynn Whipple-Frain) Frain, Curt Patrick (Sheila) Frain, and his children's families. Also survived by Eleanor's children Marcia (Dan) Hilty and Pam (Dave) Neubauer and their children. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J.Frain and Agnes I. Frain nee Devlin, and...