Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dr. Richard Albert Leahy

Dr. Richard Albert Leahy

Dec 12, 2016

Dr. Richard A. Leahy, 96, died peacefully, surrounded by family on December 12, 2016, in Highlands Ranch, CO. He was born on December 14, 1919 in Tiffin, Ohio to Dr. Paul and Olive Garrett Leahy. He attended Calvert High School in Tiffin, The University of Notre Dame, and Loyola University Medical School. He graduated from medical school, was sworn into...

Vanessa Lites

Vanessa Lites

Dec 12, 2016

Vanessa passed away December 4, 2016 in Aurora, Colorado. She is survived by her children, parents, brother and numerous loved ones. She will be laid to rest on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 10:00 AM at St. Simeon Cemetery in Aurora, Colorado.

Lloyd  ""David"" George

Lloyd ""David"" George

Dec 12, 2016

Lloyd ""David"" George of Arvada, Colorado passed away on December 12, 2016 at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia George; children, Anthony George, Wendy (Ryan) Barone; grandchildren, Ryan Barone, II, Mia George, Raegan Barone. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577...

Ernest  C. Russo

Ernest C. Russo

Dec 11, 2016

Ernest C. Russo passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 peacefully in his home. Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 5, 1922, son to the late Joseph and Angela (Montaldo) Russo. Ernest lived a good life, he loved his life and his family. Ernest is survived by his son Ernest S. Russo, his daughter Angela with her husband John Purdy, and...

Shirley  Dean Brocesky

Shirley Dean Brocesky

Dec 11, 2016

SHIRLEY DEAN BROCESKY -Eulogy by Drew Brocesky On Sunday, January 8, 1927 Shirley Harris was born in Dallas, Texas to Charles and Mary Harris. At the age of 2 they moved to California and at the age of 6 they moved to Colorado. For which I am eternally grateful. Mom was raised in West Denver and lived on Delaware Street...

Betty  M. Chalmers

Betty M. Chalmers

Dec 11, 2016

Betty M. Chalmers passed in her Denver home on December 11, 2016 at the age of 94. Betty is survived by her sons – Jack (Barbara Gilroy) of Lanexa, VA, Rik (Rhonda Smith) of Denver, CO and Gary (Janet Gamble) of Aurora, CO. Betty was born in Salina, Kansas and moved to Denver with her family in the early 1940s....

Michael  G. Craven

Michael G. Craven

Dec 11, 2016

Michael Craven, a Skywest pilot and life-long aviation enthusiast, passed unexpectedly on December 11th, 2016 at the age of 51, at his home in Elbert, CO. Michael is survived by his wife, Suzan Craven; his dog, Rudder; his mother, Mary Craven; his brother, Aaron Craven; his father-in-law, Robert Stroud (Mavis Yunge), his brother-in-law, Michael Stroud (Lisa), his sister-in-laws, Faye and...

Agnes  V. Gomez

Agnes V. Gomez

Dec 11, 2016

Agnes V. Gomez January 11, 1924-December 11, 2016 Survived by children Benjamin A. (Lina) Gomez, Robert A. Gomez (Remedios), Michael A Gomez, Jule M. (Roberto) Garcia; grandchildren Emy, Mark, Cristina, Maria, Roberto, Sarah, Adam; great-grandchildren Alex, Valerie, Avery, Sophia, Arianna, Ella, Elijah, Natalia; brother Leonard Muniz. Preceded in death by husband Benjamin E. Gomez; brother Mel Muniz. Visitation/Rosary Sunday, December...

Richard  F. Moore

Richard F. Moore

Dec 11, 2016

Passed away Dec. 11, 2016. His Graveside Service will be held at 11:15 AM at Fort Logan on Friday, December 16, 2016. Please share memories and condolences with his family in the Guestbook.

Mary  C. Karavites

Mary C. Karavites

Dec 10, 2016

Mary C. Karavites, 90, of Denver, Colorado passed away December 10, 2016. Mary was born on November, 9, 1926 in Salt Lake City, UT. Mary was united in marriage to Constantine (Gus) Karavites on June 4, 1950. She is preceded in death by her husband and 2 brothers. Mary is survived by her 5 children: MaryAnthi (Tom) Dielmann, Ginny (Perry)...

Carina  Marie Rose

Carina Marie Rose

Dec 10, 2016

Carina Marie Rose returned to the arms of the angels on December 10, 2016, after gracing her family and friends with her presence for five and a half precious months. She was born on June 24, 2016, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. She left this world as she came in – on her own schedule. She lived in...

Mary  Lou Miller

Mary Lou Miller

Dec 10, 2016

Mary Louise Miller, 76, of Lakewood, Colorado entered into eternal rest on December 10, 2016. She was born to John and Theresa Van Anne and was the seventh of 13 children. Mary Lou lived on the family farm in Dalton, Nebraska until she graduated high school in 1958. After high school graduation, Mary Lou headed to Denver and attended St....

Ron Kuyper

Ron Kuyper

Dec 10, 2016

Ronald Gene Kuyper died peacefully on December 10, 2016. He fought a long, tough battle with cancer. He had a positive attitude and continued to smile throughout the entire time. Even through these hard times, he was never alone. Family and friends were always by his side to offer their support. Ron was born April 3, 1955 in Aurora, Colorado...

Beth  Irene Pratt

Beth Irene Pratt

Dec 9, 2016

Beth I. (Hammond) Pratt, 92, of Lakewood, CO died peacefully on December 9th at Brookdale of Green Mountain. Born in 1924 to Murray and Bertha Hammond of Northfield Farms in Massachusetts, Beth was the second youngest of 10 children. She grew up on the farm walking 3/4 of a mile one way every day to a one-room school house. Beth...

Raymond  John Scott

Raymond John Scott

Dec 9, 2016

Raymond ""Ray"" was born in Chicago, Illinois to Michael and Zofia on February 8, 1926. He attended St. Mel High School in Chicago, Illinois and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of St. Mary in Winona, Minnesota. Raymond served in the United States Navy from April 12, 1944 to June 5, 1946. He met the love of...

Mark Bowman

Mark Bowman

Dec 9, 2016

Mark Bowman, 93, passed away in Denver, Colorado on December 9, 2016. He was born on February 19, 1923, in Johnson City, Tennessee, being the eldest son of Mark McKinley Bowman, Sr. and Margret Clark Bowman. He was predeceased by the love and light of his life, Patricia Harley Bowman, his parents, and his dearest friend, younger brother Joseph Bowman....

Patricia  Ann Kingery

Patricia Ann Kingery

Dec 9, 2016

Patricia Kingery passed away unexpectedly the morning of December 9th. She was born in 1938 in Winterset, IA. Patricia is survived by her husband of 56 1/2 years, Jack, daughter Jill and her husband John, son John and his wife Traci, and son Jeffrey, grandchildren Jordan and her husband Addison, Grant, Corydon, Alex, and Jack. All will greatly miss her....

Mary Margaret ""Peggy"" Schenkelberg

Mary Margaret ""Peggy"" Schenkelberg

Dec 9, 2016

Mary Margaret ""Peggy"" Schenkelberg born to Delvin F. and Mary R. Schenkelberg on August 21st, 1954 entered into eternal life December 9th, 2016. She is survived by brother Francis J., sister Theresa, brother Tom., and Tim. She is also survived by 5 nieces, 2 nephews, and 2 great nephews. Recitation of the Rosary will be at Six-thirty in the Evening...

Jolynne  Chamberlain Strang

Jolynne Chamberlain Strang

Dec 9, 2016

Jolynne Chamberlain Strang, was born in Denver, Colorado on October 9, 1946 to Col. Joseph W. Strang and Eleanor V. (Reese) Strang, and passed away December 9, 2016 at age 70. She is survived by her sister Jacqueline Rymill and her husband Richard, nephew Brian Rymill, his wife Michelle, and their children Anna and Allison. She was born an Army...

Karen  Ann Duran

Karen Ann Duran

Dec 9, 2016

of Denver, passed away December 9, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Clemens and Bertha Leingang, and husband Marvin. Survived by loving companion John T Hogan; children Michael and his wife Savina, Mark and his wife Jade, Kevin and his wife Shanna; grandchildren Andrew, Dominic, Devin, Alexis, Faith, Isabella, Gabriel, Marcos, Christopher, Alana, Alauren; great-grandchild Jocelyn; sister Bonita and her...