Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Burton ""Burt"" Fred Vance

Burton ""Burt"" Fred Vance

Apr 4, 2016

Burton (Burt) Fred Vance passed away peacefully on April 4th 2016 in Aurora Colorado at the age of 82 surrounded by his family. Burt is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty); daughters and son in laws, Sherri and Randy Norton (Highlands Ranch, Colorado), June and Michael Olson (Vancouver, Washington), Lisa Vance (Castle Rock, Colorado), Denise and Curtis Rodrigues (Vacaville, California);...

Gust  W. Thomas

Gust W. Thomas

Apr 4, 2016

Gust W. Thomas was born in Thurman, Colorado on February 22, 1927, and passed away April 4, 2016 in Aurora, Colorado at age 89. He is survived by his wife Juanita (Leal) Thomas, step-children, Miquela Luna, Ester Trivette and her husband Charles, Mimi Luna Hillen and her husband Bill, Richard Bush Luna and his wife Cyndi, Bob Luna and his...

David  Woodring Armagast

David Woodring Armagast

Apr 4, 2016

David (Dave) W. Armagast, 65, passed away on April 4, 2016, at his home in Lakewood, Colorado. Born on August 11, 1950 and raised in Alamosa, Colorado, he graduated from Alamosa High School in 1968. David then studied chemical/civil engineering at the University of Colorado in Boulder from 1968-1971. He served as the Property Manager in the Real Estate Acquisition...

Robert ""Bob"" Warren Bergeson

Robert ""Bob"" Warren Bergeson

Apr 4, 2016

Robert ""Bob"" Bergeson November 3, 1949 - April 4, 2016 66, originally of Nebraska, passed into eternal life on April 4, 2016. Bob was loved by wife Linda Bergeson, his children and four grandchildren. Bob enjoyed Golfing with friends and truly enjoyed the presence of his family. Bob will forever be remembered for his great character and dedication to exploring...

Lila  June Murray

Lila June Murray

Apr 4, 2016

Lila June Murray, 90, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2016 with family by her side. She was born in McGill, Nevada on July 22, 1925 to George and Vena (Chamberlin) Hunter. Lila was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick, son Gerald, and sisters: Georgia, Vita, and Carmen. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Richard Garrett,...

Jennie  C. Coulson

Jennie C. Coulson

Apr 4, 2016

Jennie C. Coulson, 79, of Longmont, Ohio native, died April 4, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Yuma Taylor and Paul Castor. Jennie was a receptionist at the Aurora YMCA for over 18 years. She was a faithful member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Aurora. Jennie loved her family and friends, was an avid Denver Nuggets fan, and enjoyed...

Marian  E Barnes

Marian E Barnes

Apr 4, 2016

Marian E. Barnes was born March 16, 1920 in Denver, Colorado and passed away April 4, 2016 in Centennial, Colorado. She was 96 years old. A Funeral Service is being held in her honor Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11AM at 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. There will be a reception to follow at the same location at...

John  Walter Fenton

John Walter Fenton

Apr 3, 2016

John Walter Fenton (54) of Centennial, CO died peacefully at his home on April 3, 2016. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, John was the son of Patricia Tuohy and the late John L. Fenton. He was preceded in death by his daughter Elizabeth Mary Fenton. John grew up in Pepper Pike, Ohio and graduated from Orange High School. In 1979, John...

Joseph  John Gavura

Joseph John Gavura

Apr 3, 2016

Age 91, of Littleton, passed away April 3, 2016. Born in Youngstown, OH, with a passion for sales in the retail industry. Preceded in death by brother John J. Survived by loving wife of 69 years Pauline; children Diane Height, Thomas; grandchildren Nathaniel, Sarah, Rachael; step-grandchildren William Weigel, Stephen (Jen) Weigel; step-great-grandchildren Tanner and Landon Weigel, Isabella and Jordan Linn,...

Jennifer  E. Lathrop

Jennifer E. Lathrop

Apr 3, 2016

Services for Jennifer will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Two-thirty in the afternoon, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Please share your condolences with the family by signing the guestbook below.

Neal  R. Cummings

Neal R. Cummings

Apr 3, 2016

Neal R. Cummings, 90, passed away on April 3, 2016. Services for Neal will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Ten-thirty in the morning at Our Savior Church, 1975 S. Garrison St., Lakewood, Colorado. Please share your memories of Neal and condolences for his family by signing the guestbook below.

Donald  Hugh Hamburg

Donald Hugh Hamburg

Apr 3, 2016

Donald H. Hamburg was born June 18, 1929 in Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Rose Hamburg as well as his three brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; four children. Donna, William, Kenneth and Therese and by numerous extended family, friends and relatives. Donald graduated from Regis High School...

Walter Kurczak

Walter Kurczak

Apr 2, 2016

Walter Kurczak was born on a farm outside of Tarnopol, Poland in 1925. He loved the family farm and throughout his life longed to return. In his early teens his family was greatly impacted by the onset of WWII resulting in his joining the Polish 2nd Corps in Palestine. During the war, he served in North Africa and then in...

Henry  Lon Smith

Henry Lon Smith

Apr 2, 2016

Henry Lon Smith was born in Madison, West Virginia on June 14, 1926, and passed away at him home in Lakewood, Colorado on April 2, 2016 at age 89. Mr. Smith served his county during WWII with the U.S. Navy, and was retired from Rocky Flats. He is survived by his wife Eva B. (Nelson) Smith, son Larry L. Smith...

Aneta  Wilma Markwell

Aneta Wilma Markwell

Apr 2, 2016

Aneta Wilma Markwell, age 77, of Denver, Colorado, returned to the Lord on April 2, 2016. Aneta is survived by Jim, her husband of 58 years, children; Larry (Cheryl) Markwell and Sharon (Greg) Grenard and 5 grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, April 11, 2016, 10:00 am, Christ the King Catholic Church, 830 Elm St, Denver, CO 80220....

Helen  Clare Sillstrop

Helen Clare Sillstrop

Apr 2, 2016

Helen Clare (Kurtz) Sillstrop passed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 6th, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa to Louis Clarence and Helen Margaret Kurtz. Helen Clare attended school in Des Moines at St. Augustine's grade school and St. Josephs Academy high school, graduating in 1948. At an early age she...

Robert  Daniel Avila

Robert Daniel Avila

Apr 2, 2016

Robert Avila November 16, 1959 - April 2, 2016 56, originally of Denver, CO, passed into eternal life on April 5, 2016. Robert was loved by many and had been cared compassionately care for by both David Abeyta and Sandra Phillips, both of whom were like family to him. Robert was humorous, fun to be around and was always positive...

Phillip  Arthur Tague

Phillip Arthur Tague

Apr 2, 2016

Phillip Arthur Tague, Esq. 77, died at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016. The youngest of 12 children, Art was born February 23rd, 1939 in Augusta, Kansas to Joe Sephus and Angie Dora (Moser) Tague. He graduated from Augusta High School and, after serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, attended Amherst College...

Grace  Winifred DeSelms

Grace Winifred DeSelms

Apr 2, 2016

Grace Winifred DeSelms, age 62, of Littleton, passed away on April 2, 2016. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 9, at 3:00pm, Rosary to follow at 4:00pm, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, Lakewood. Funeral Mass Monday, April 11, at 11:00am, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Denver. Interment Wednesday, April 13, at 11:15am, at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area...

Norma  M. Hendry

Norma M. Hendry

Apr 2, 2016

Norma M. Hendry passed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2016 surrounded by family. Her love, laughter and kindness will be so missed. Norma was born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. She graduated from Highlands High School and the University of Kentucky with a degree in Education. Growing up, Norma excelled in dance and was a cheerleader throughout high school. After college,...