Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

John  Anthony Monark

John Anthony Monark

Aug 6, 2016

John Anthony (Jack) Monark, a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend to all, answered the Lord's call early in the morning of August 6, 2016 in Centennial, Colorado. Jack was born on December 10, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to John P. and Anna Z. Monark. Jack's father worked in the auto industry and his mother was a homemaker. At...

Vincent  M. Gagliardi,  Sr.

Vincent M. Gagliardi, Sr.

Aug 5, 2016

Vince, 91, Denver, Colorado, passed away while in residence at Atria Inn at Lakewood. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn, of 57 years; mother, Mary Gagliardi; father, Frank Gagliardi; and younger brother, Frank Gagliardi. He is survived by sons, Vince, Anthony (Penny), and Michael (Carlene); grandchildren, Danny Gagliardi, Gina Johnson, Michael J. Gagliardi, Alex Gagliardi, Morgan Hurshman,...

Jacqueline OMalley

Jacqueline OMalley

Aug 4, 2016

Jacqueline Elaine OMalley of Lakewood, CO. Born Nov. 30, 1928, in Denver, died Aug. 4, 2016. Graduated from East High School, Denver. Lived in Lakewood, CO, 48 years. She and her husband operated OMalley's Carpets in Lakewood for 46 years. Was a longtime member of St. Patrick's Day committee; International Order of Footprinters; Lakewood Elks Lodge; American Legion Post No....

Richard Raiter

Richard Raiter

Aug 4, 2016

Dick Raiter, age 97, passed away August 4. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kay, brother Fritz, sisters Gertrude, Isabel and parents. He was born November 3, 1918 in Alexandria, MN and graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, MN in 1941 with a degree in Economics. He married Kathryn Knoff in 1941 and they celebrated 64 years...

Nancy  E. Crowley

Nancy E. Crowley

Aug 4, 2016

Nancy, 81, of Aurora, CO passed in the company of her family on August 4, 2016. She is survived by her children, William (Nicolette) Crowley, Edward Crowley, Stanley Crowley, John Crowley, and Kathleen (David) Colvin; grandchildren, Alexandra Crowley, John Crowley, Christopher Crowley, Julian Crowley; great-grandchildren Adriana Crowley and Bryson Crowley; siblings, Judi (Dan) and Louise (Norman); and many other loving...

James  Michael Donovan

James Michael Donovan

Aug 4, 2016

James Michael Donovan passed away on August 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Lee Donovan. He is survived by his mother, Connie J. (Peter J.) Heitman; his beloved DaNae; daughters Christina (Frank) Umalkowski & Stephanie (Thomas) Schmitz; 6 grandchildren; sister Debbie L. Groves & Family, brothers David L. Donovan (Alania) & family, Travis (Karen) Arbitz...

Aileen Jackson

Aileen Jackson

Aug 4, 2016

Aileen Jackson was called home to glory in Thursday, August 4, 2016, she was 88 years old. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 8, 1928 to Genie Mae and Jackson Lloyd, Sr. She was the first born of her nine siblings. Jackson Lloyd, Jr, Fred Lloyd, Velma Lloyd, Josephine Lloyd (Brison), Willie James Lloyd, Annie Beth Lloyd (Grant),...

Linden Michael ""Mike"" Steward

Linden Michael ""Mike"" Steward

Aug 4, 2016

Linden Michael ""Mike"" Steward, of Howard, Colorad passed away August 4, 2016. He was a beloved father, professional manager, community leader, volunteer, and avid outdoorsman. He was a dedicated member of the Howard Volunteer Fire Department and was instrumental in having the fire station and community center built. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Annabelle Steward...

Herb  Karl Harjes

Herb Karl Harjes

Aug 3, 2016

Before getting into any biographical logistics, it's important to know that Herb Harjes loved LEGO bricks. From his boyhood in Detroit, where his parents allowed him an entire LEGO room, until his adult years, when he graduated his skills to Star Wars ships and Volkswagon vans, Herb loved to build with LEGO bricks. Building, along with its disciplines of architecture...

Charles Alan ""Chuck"" Berg

Charles Alan ""Chuck"" Berg

Aug 3, 2016

Charles Alan ""Chuck"" Berg was born in Denver, Colorado on August 22, 1954 to Hugo Berg and Evelyn (Bruno) Berg, and passed away at his home in Westminster, Colorado on August 3, 2016 at age 61. Chuck was an active member of the Hyland Hills Men's Club. He is survived by his wife, Gina (Amato) Berg, daughter Thyra Bernal and...

Dorothy  F. Miller

Dorothy F. Miller

Aug 3, 2016

DOROTHY F. MILLER, age 92, of Denver, Colorado, passed away August 3, 2016. Dorothy is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Albert. She is survived by children Kathleen, Robert, Barbara, Nancy, Susan and Mary; and grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, August 13, 1:00 PM, Christ the King Catholic Church, 830 Elm Street, Denver,...

Steven  Allan Averch

Steven Allan Averch

Aug 3, 2016

75, of Parker, passed away on August 3, 2016 in Parker Adventist Hospital with his family at his side. He is survived by his children: Tim, Lisa, Matt, Brad, and Megan; seven grandchildren; and his brother, Vern. Please leave an online condolence below.

Allen  P. Mitchem

Allen P. Mitchem

Aug 3, 2016

Allen P. Mitchem, 97, a highly respected attorney and longtime resident of Denver, Colorado, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016. He was born to the late James and Adah Mitchem in Burley, Idaho in 1918 moving to Kansas as a young child. Allen received his bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University with honors in 1940 and a J.D. from Washburn...

Maxine Clark

Maxine Clark

Aug 3, 2016

MAXINE CLARK, 79, of Denver, passed away suddenly on August 3, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Maxine is survived by her daughter, Dina Clark and her husband, Colin Deihl, and their son, Ennis Deihl, all of Denver; and her son, Michael Clark and his wife Elaine of Riverhead, NY. She was loved by all who knew her. Please leave...

Juanita  J. Taylor

Juanita J. Taylor

Aug 2, 2016

Juanita J. Taylor passed away on August 2, 2016 at the age of 94. Juanita was born in Pueblo, Colorado on April 22nd, 1922 to Mike Joseph and Myrtle Chavalia. She was the second child of the couple, preceded by her sister Louise in 1920. They lived in Pueblo and later moved to San Luis, Colorado where she spent her...

Tena  P. Dovas

Tena P. Dovas

Aug 2, 2016

Tena P. Dovas was born on December 20, 1931. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest F. Dovas and her son Frank E. Dovas. Loving mother of Patrice Dovas-Hudson (Scott), Jim Dovas, Di Roberts (Mike), and proud grandmother of Troy Dovas Hudson. Godmother, aunt, cousin and friend to many. Trisagion, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, August 7th and Funeral Service, 11...

Edward Udry

Edward Udry

Aug 2, 2016

Preceded in death by his wife Mary Kay. Survived by his children: Carrie, Liz, and Dan. Sisters: Anna Mae, and Marguerite and grandchildren: Luke, Kelsey, Ellie, and Danielle. A Celebration of his Life will be held on August 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima 1985 Miller Street Lakewood, CO 80215. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Jessica  Marie Skiles

Jessica Marie Skiles

Aug 1, 2016

Jessica Marie Skiles passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at the age of 37. She was loved and will be missed by her mother and best friend, Gerry Hernandez; father, Greg Skiles; and brother, Casey Skiles. Jessica was a bright light in this world and accomplished so many things. She attended the University of Colorado - Denver where she...

Chad  Eugene Jensen

Chad Eugene Jensen

Aug 1, 2016

Chad Eugene Jensen, 43, of Aurora, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2016 in his home. Born on January 21, 1973 in Pocahontas, Iowa he is the son of Larry Jensen and the late Carolyn (Shimon) Jensen. Chad lived in Pocahontas, Iowa until the age of 14, when he moved to Colorado to live with his dad and step-mom, Karla....

Lt. Col. Edouard ""Ed"" Valette, USAF, Ret.

Lt. Col. Edouard ""Ed"" Valette, USAF, Ret.

Aug 1, 2016

Edouard Donald Valette was a model example of why the ""Greatest Generation"" was the greatest generation. He was a man who loved meeting new people and finding out where they were from and he had a knack for making each person feel special. He was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1929, and passed away at the age of 87 on...