Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Shirley Grace O'Boyle
Sep 25, 2016
Shirley Grace O'Boyle passed away suddenly September 25, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband David W. O'Boyle and sister, Constance Rowe. Shirley is survived by her stepchildren David O'Boyle, Michael O'Boyle and Kathryn (Richard) Hug; grandchildren Kerry (Vince) Sullivan, Kevin (Janelle) O'Boyle, Amy (Justin) Giaquinto and Daniel (Jane) Hug; sister, Leora (Eldon) Treichler; 9 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces...
John Louis Keelan
Sep 24, 2016
John Louis Keelan, 83, of Golden Colorado passed on September 24, 2016. John was born in Denver on June 17, 1933 to the late Joseph and Anna Keelan. He dedicated his life to a career in public service as a Denver Fire Fighter where he served for 33 years; ascending to the position of Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Prevention...
Kenneth Allen Hammon
Sep 24, 2016
Ken was born in Stanton, Nebraska. When he was a year old, as dust and depression covered the land, his parents packed up their Hupmobile and moved out West. They settled in the small logging community of Detroit, Oregon where the great outdoors was playground for Ken and his pals. The five years Ken spent in Detroit are among his...
James A. Whitehair
Sep 24, 2016
James A. Whitehair, 83, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Jim was a retired teacher and real estate investor. He is survived by children, J. Gregory Whitehair, Elizabeth A. Trammell, and Theresa L. Whitehair; 8 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents, Alexander and Ruth Whitehair; siblings, Rodney A. Whitehair, Nancy M. Ribble. A...
Patrick Chandler Zimmermann
Sep 24, 2016
Patrick Chandler Zimmermann, 16, of Parker, Colorado went to be with his Heavenly Father on September 24, 2016. Patrick died as a result of complications of Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) disease, a rare genetic disorder. He was born February 12, 2000 in Denver, the son of Steven and Cindy Zimmermann. Patrick lived in Longmont, Colorado for five years before moving...
Linda Zimmerman Roberts
Sep 24, 2016
Linda Zimmerman Roberts passed away September 24, 2016 at the age of 75. A native of Denver, she was born August 26, 1941, the daughter of Elizabeth (Betty) and Robert (Bob) Zimmerman. She graduated from East High School and the University of Colorado with a BA - Art History. Linda was a lifelong member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. In...
Murena Theresa Wilson
Sep 24, 2016
Murena Theresa Wilson, born February 10th 1956, passed away peacefully in the evening 24th September, 2016. Murena lived a meaningful and fulfilling life. Murena was born in Singapore, one of 8 Catholic children. While on vacation in London, Murena met and fell in love with her future husband Bryon Wilson. They met in London while on a group tour in...
Donald Lee O'Brien
Sep 24, 2016
Donald Lee O'Brien February 17, 1948-September 24, 2016 Survived wife Denise; children Dawnelle & Lance; brother Richard (Jacqueline); sister Sandra; granddaughter Peyton. Viewing Friday, 09/30/16, 6:00 PM, Funeral Service 7:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Madison ""Madi Padi"" Lau
Sep 23, 2016
Madi age 23, treasured daughter, sister, auntie, granddaughter and friend passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 surrounded by family. Madi was born in Farmington, New Mexico on July 21, 1993 to Wyndal and Jill Lau. She is the youngest of 4 siblings. Madi is an avid Broncos fan and enjoyed music, dancing, cadillacs and spending time with family and friends....
Michael A. Bethancourt
Sep 23, 2016
Michael A. Bethancourt, age 72 passed away at Peace with God on September 23, 2016. He was born 10/12/1943, in Phoenix Arizona to Eileen and Bruce Bethancourt. Michael had a long career (35 years) in Aerospace Engineering and worked at Martin Marietta, Lockheed Martin, and United Launch Alliance. He was known for his love flying. He learned to fly from...

James ""Jim"" E. Kelliher
Sep 23, 2016
Jim, 87, Born in Red Cloud, Nebraska, passed on September 23, 2016. Jim was a Navy Veteran of World War II and served many years working with the railroad. He is survived by his beloved wife, MaryEllen, and many other family members and friends. Funeral Services in memory of Jim will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 9:15AM at...

Alfred Dwayne Hammons
Sep 23, 2016
Alfred Dwayne Hammons Survived by brothers Jerry & Darryl; step-grandsons Jeremy & Corey Beard. Funeral Service Tuesday, 10/04/16, 1:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Patrick Kevin Stokley
Sep 23, 2016
Patrick Kevin Stokley was born March 27, 1982 in Wheatridge, Colorado to Rusty and Sara Stokley. He died September 23, 2016 in Centennial, Colorado. He attended Jefferson County Colorado Schools and Red Rocks Community College. From an early age Patrick showed an interest in and skills in various sports, including golf, soccer, roller hockey, and rock climbing. He also enjoyed...
Vivian Thurston
Sep 23, 2016
Vivian Thurston passed away late morning on September 23, 2016 from cancer at the age of 92. She was born in Illinois and grew up near Hampshire on a dairy farm. She attended the University of Northern Illinois and met and married Kenneth Thurston, a Navy pilot during the last year of WWII. Late that year when hostilities had ceased...
SSgt Brent Bishop
Sep 23, 2016
Brently Lee Bishop, age 37, passed away on September 23rd, 2016 at his home in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina near the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base. He was born on March 2nd, 1979 in Kodiak, Alaska to his parents Michael and Diane Bishop. Brent grew up in Kodiak until the age of 5 1/2 when his family moved to Albuquerque,...
Marilyn Jean Desens
Sep 22, 2016
Marilyn Jean Desens, born April 15, 1923 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Pontiac, Illinois, passed away peacefully September 22nd, 2016. Marilyn was the daughter of Francis T. Walsh Atty at Law and Winifred Ahern Walsh. She had one brother, Thomas T. Desens who was born May 2, 1925. Marilyn attended St Mary's Catholic School in Pontiac, Illinois until 6th grade...

Thomas ""Tom"" W. Booth
Sep 22, 2016
Thomas ""Tom"" W. Booth, 70, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Rose Medical Center. A retired technical support specialist, he enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. Tom is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his children Steve Booth, Robert (Michelle) Booth, Tracy Booth, Kimberly Remington, and Stephanie (Brian) Schroeder; his grandchildren Kayla, Brittany, Autumn, Abigail,...

Sandra Bredenberg
Sep 21, 2016
Sandra Lee Bredenberg, 63, of Federal Heights, Colorado passed on September 21, 2016. Sandee was born on June 1, 1953 in Lawrence, Kansas to the late Carl and Patricia Hodgkinson. She dedicated her life and career to the service of children and families. Sandee approached life with a sense of humor and love in her heart. She is survived by...
Bernadette Marie Gayton
Sep 21, 2016
Bernadette Marie Gayton was born in Denver, Colorado on April 25, 1967 to Randy Gayton and Laura (Leyba) Gayton, and passed away in Thornton, Colorado on September 21, 2016 at age 49. Bernadette is survived by her daughter, Erika Gayton, father, Randy (Brenda Martinez) Gayton, her sister Laurie Garcia, brother Michael Gayton, her grandson Caiden Casillas and her grandmother, Cecelia...

Phyllis B. Koskinen
Sep 21, 2016
Phyllis B. Koskinen passed away September 21, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. Phyllis was born on September 5, 1926 in Bay City, Michigan. She is survived by two daughters: Susan Koskinen Coburn, and husband Dwight; Carolyn K. O'Donnell and husband Bruce; grandchildren: Christopher, Claire, Alexandra Coburn; Elizabeth Arcese; William and Canton O'Donnell; great granddaughter, Lauren Coburn. She is preceded in death...
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