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Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

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...
Ernest I. Light
Sep 21, 2016
Dr. Ernest Light of Aurora, Colorado, affectionately known as ""Poppy,"" or ""Ernie,"" was born on October 5, 1931, in Newhall, Iowa (pop. 863) and passed into heaven on September 21, 2016 at the age of 84. The son of Anna Becker and Robert Light, the fifth of seven children, he was a depression-era child who never forgot his Midwestern work...
Lisa Rush
Sep 21, 2016
Lisa Jo Rush (54) of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on September 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her daughter Adrianna Rose. She is survived by her husband, William Cornell; daughters, Marissa Claire and Isabella Marie of Littleton, Colorado; parents, Carl J. Aglio and Patricia C. Aglio of Mesa, Arizona; brother David Aglio (Tracy)...
Brian Pias
Sep 20, 2016
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away September 20, 2016, from cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Brian's life started in Kenosha Wisconsin. Son to Eugene and Margaret Pias and brother of Dr. Michael Pias, Brian attained his Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering at the University of Wisconsin. Brian enlisted in the Army Corp of Engineers...
Earl Huffman
Sep 20, 2016
Services for Earl will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Eleven O'Clock in the Morning, at Church of the Hills 28628 Buffalo Park Rd, Evergreen, CO. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Five O'Clock in the Evening, at Horan & McConaty 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, CO.
Richard Lyle Dockter
Sep 20, 2016
A Memorial Service for Richard will be held at 12 O'Clock Noon on Saturday, October 22 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver. Please share memories and condolences in the Guestbook.
George P. Forsyth
Sep 20, 2016
Colonel George P. Forsyth, a long-time Boulder resident, died at age 97 on September 20th after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. George was the youngest of ten children born to Sam and Kitty (Dolan) Forsyth. Sam Forsyth brought his family to Boulder from Iowa in 1918 and operated the Forsyth Dairy from 1918 to 1936. George's mother died when...

Mary Demoville Thompson Clark
Sep 19, 2016
MARY DEMOVILLE THOMPSON CLARK, 91, passed on in her sleep on September 19, 2016 in Denver, CO after a lengthy, valiant battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 26, 1925, to Joseph Hamilton Thompson, former CEO of the Hanna Mining Company, and Elizabeth Lacey Thompson, and was preceded in death by her loving husband of...
Adelle Ruth Ricketts
Sep 19, 2016
On the evening of September 19, 2016, Adelle Ruth Ricketts passed away peacefully in her sleep; while being attended to by the wonderful care givers at Superior Elderly Care home and Kindred Hospice. She has been greatly missed by her family and friends as Alzheimer's took her from us long ago. Adelle was born on Nov 26, 1929 in York,...
James Joseph McDowell
Sep 19, 2016
James Joseph (Joe) McDowell, 34, passed away on the 19th of September, 2016. He was born May 7th, 1982 to Kathleen Lauchnor McDowell and James Murray McDowell (deceased). Joe is survived by his mother, Kathy McDowell, his sister, Courtney McDowell Dorr and her family, Jim Dorr, Ethan and Jaxson, his Aunt and Uncle, Emily and David Lauchnor, cousins; Davy and...
Mabel Peterson
Sep 18, 2016
Mabel Peterson, 101, of Lakewood, passed away 9/18/16. Graveside service is Fri., 9/23, 1:00pm, Crown Hill Cemetery, 7777 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Please leave memories of Mabel and condolences for the family by signing the guestbook below.
Leo Di Pace
Sep 18, 2016
Leo Di Pace was born in Denver, Colorado on February 11, 1929 to Savino Di Pace and Rosina (Ursini) Di Pace, and passed away September 18, 2016 at age 87. He is survived by brother-in-law, Richard Crum, numerous nieces and nephews and his cousin Rocco Ursini. He was preceded in death by his parents, Savino and Rosina Di Pace, sisters...

Mary M. Mulligan
Sep 18, 2016
Mary M. Mulligan, age 83 of Denver, CO passed away peacefully at home on 9/18/2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born 7/5/1933 in Missoula, MT to Thomas & Monica Swearingen. Mary will be remembered for her selflessness, generosity, strength & courage; her love for outdoors & reading. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Matthew; children...
LaVonne L. Carlton
Sep 18, 2016
LaVonne, 83, born in Sterling, CO and raised in Fleming, CO, passed away on September 18, 2016. She served as an educator for 37 years and enjoyed traveling and reading. LaVonne is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Gilbert, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service in honor of LaVonne will take place on Thursday, September 22,...
Patricia ""Pat"" Blackwell Waterman
Sep 18, 2016
Patricia ""Pat"" Blackwell Waterman, 81, born in Evansville, Indiana, and graduate of Indiana University, passed away peacefully at home September 18, 2016. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Rus. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Jeannette Blackwell, her brother James L. Blackwell Jr. and sister Julie (Rod) Taberer. A memorial service will...

George A. Diamond
Sep 18, 2016
George A. Diamond, 79, of Federal Heights, passed away on September 18, 2016. He was born in Valentine, Nebraska. Preceded in death by wife, Grace. Survived by stepdaughters, Julie and Donna; and several other family members. Memorial services at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant St, Thornton, CO on October 22, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Please leave memories of George and...
Helen Niehaus
Sep 17, 2016
Services for Helen will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 10AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, CO. Please share your condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.
Dwayne Pittsinger
Sep 17, 2016
Dwayne, 52, of Arvada, Colorado passed September 17, 2016. Survived by his mother, Ann Pittsinger; siblings, Vicki (Tom) Chance, Tamara (Wynn) Fontenot and Mike Pittsinger; nieces and nephews, Heather (Josh) Breeding, Nate (Katie) Chance, Josh Pittsinger, Elijah Pittsinger and Emily Pittsinger; great nieces and nephew, Emma Chance, Bella Chance and Colin Pittsinger; and granddaughter, Ember LeGault. Preceded in death by...
Bob Alcorn
Sep 17, 2016
ALCORN, ROBERT D. ""BOB"" 4/2/32-9/17/16 Alcorn, Robert D. (Bob), 84, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Sept. 17, at home. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara; children: Rob (Desiree), Tom, Richie (Bethany), Barbe Marudas (Jerry), Mike (Sheryl), John (Susan), and Susie Backer (Paul); 18 grandchildren; sister, Peg Dougherty; and eleven nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Michael Andrew Cate
Sep 16, 2016
Michael Andrew Cate passed away in Denver, Colorado on the evening of September 16, 2016. His sudden and unexpected death has left friends and family grieving his loss. Michael was preceded in death by his father Junior Cate, sister Connie Carrier and son, Kary Safley Ballenger. He is survived by his partner of 43 years, Dr. Marcus Taylor Ballenger; his...
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