Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Virginia  Marie Watson

Virginia Marie Watson

Jul 8, 2016

VIRGINIA MARIE WATSON, Age 90, of Denver, Colorado, originally from Los Angeles, California, passed away July 8, 2016. Virginia is preceded in death by her son William ""Bill"" Watson, parents, William and Marie Sutton and brothers; Hubert Sutton and Phillip Sutton. She is survived by her children; Steve (Lenna) Watson, Diane (Jerry) Somers, Luanne (Joseph) Chmura, Jeffrey Watson, Ginette (Jim)...

Robert  Loyd Simmons

Robert Loyd Simmons

Jul 8, 2016

The world has lost a very special man. Rob was born in Margate, England to Sylvia and the late Bobby Joe Simmons. He was born with many challenges and it was often said by 'experts' that he would achieve little - they were wrong. He was a proud graduate of Laradon Hall. He worked for 29 years at Developmental Pathways...

Sharon  Rose Anderson

Sharon Rose Anderson

Jul 8, 2016

Sharon Rose Anderson passed away on July 8, 2016. A memorial service will be held for her on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Eleven O'clock in the morning at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street in Thornton. Please leave memories of Sharon and condolences for her family by signing the guestbook below.

Alberta David

Alberta David

Jul 7, 2016

Alberta Jane David was born January 14, 1928 in Denver, Colorado to John Edward Plym and Helen Frances (Johns) Plym, and passed away July 7, 2016 at age 88. Alberta was preceded in death by her husband Harold Walker David. She is survived by her children, Karen Carman and husband Orin, and Sally David, grandchildren, Brian Carman and Sarah Rivas...

Patricia  ""Pat"" Atkinson

Patricia ""Pat"" Atkinson

Jul 7, 2016

Beloved wife of Ralph Atkinson, Lakewood. Mother of Theresa Casias, Ralph Atkinson (Beth), Mary Tyrrell (Scott), and Stephen Atkinson. Loving Grandmother to 11 grand-children. Viewing and Rosary will be at Horan & McConaty 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80227 on Wednesdsay, 7/13/16, viewing at 6pm followed by Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass at Notre Dame Parish, 2190 S Sheridan...

Steve  Benny Benoit,  Jr.

Steve Benny Benoit, Jr.

Jul 7, 2016

Steve Benny Benoit, Jr., 73, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on July 7, 2016 at his home. Steve was born in Denver, Colorado on November, 13, 1942 to Ruby Rae Stemp & Steve Benny Benoit, Sr. At age 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he faithfully served his country for four years. On May 15, 1965,...

Michael  Andrew Koenig

Michael Andrew Koenig

Jul 7, 2016

MICHAEL A. KOENIG, 1952-2016 Michael Andrew Koenig, son of the late Kenneth and Grace O'Leary Koenig, died peacefully on July 7, 2016. He was born August 12, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri. Mike was married for 39 years to Kathy Lech Koenig and they have son, Shane Koenig (Jaime) and granddaughter, Grace Colleen Koenig. He grew up in St. Joseph,...

Elisa  Bernardi Goodwin

Elisa Bernardi Goodwin

Jul 7, 2016

Elisa Bernardi Goodwin, 76, passed away July 7, 2016 in Denver, CO. She was born August 4, 1939 in New York, NY. Daughter to the late Romolo and Viola (Gabbani) Bernardi. Elisa moved to Denver in 1971 to work for Johns Manville in the field of public relations and marketing. After several years of employment with Johns Manville, she decided...

Helen  Vashti Stein

Helen Vashti Stein

Jul 7, 2016

Helen Vashti Stein, died in Greenwood Village Colorado at Brookdale Assisted Living after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Helen was 79 years old and preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Barbara, and Rosie and her husband Al. She is survived by her daughter Patti Roman, son-in-law Steve Roman, grandson Zach Roman and grandson Jarrett Roman. Also, her...

Laura  Bates Tobey

Laura Bates Tobey

Jul 7, 2016

Laura Bates Tobey, 60, of Denver, Colorado passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm on July 7, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Laura was born September 17, 1955 in Glencoe, Illinois, a graduate of Michigan State University. The essence of Laura was her kindness, generosity, optimism, her gentle lovingness, and her popped­up polo collar. She was always there to...

Florence  Illah Rutt

Florence Illah Rutt

Jul 6, 2016

Florence Illah Rutt, age 95, passed away in Denver, CO on July 6, 2016. She was born October 17, 1920 in Nelson, NE. She will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel (3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227)...

Lois  Evalyn Gunning

Lois Evalyn Gunning

Jul 6, 2016

Mrs. Gunning is survived by her loving daughter Nina Gunning Murphy and her husband Mark; grandchildren, Brianne Murphy, John Murphy and James Murphy. An avid seamstress, she made clothing for herself and family. She also enjoyed cake decorating and she loved to cook. She was a professional cosmetologist by trade. She is preceded in death by her husband, John W.;...

Pamela  K. Finn

Pamela K. Finn

Jul 6, 2016

Pam K Bowen was born on a very cold snowy morning January 22, 1954 at Porter Hospital. She had a very normal childhood, was active and loved to be with her sisters when small. She always strived to do her best in school and any project she overtook. The family did a lot of camping and water skiing over the...

William ""Bill"" L. Armstrong

William ""Bill"" L. Armstrong

Jul 5, 2016

The man who devoted his life's work to faith, family, and freedom, William L. (""Bill"") Armstrong passed away on July 5th, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. He was 79 years old. Bill passed away after a five year fight with cancer, and more importantly, after a life well-lived. In heaven, he has been reunited with his mother, Dorothy Armstrong, who passed...

William  Lee Barnes

William Lee Barnes

Jul 5, 2016

William Lee Barnes, age 70, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away July 5, 2016. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Carol Kemp Barnes. Loving Father of Matt and Blaine Barnes. Son of the late Walter and Julia Barnes. He is survived by brother, Walter Barnes of Steamboat, Colorado; sisters, Barbara, Mary and Nancy Barnes of Littleton, Colorado; six nephews and nieces....

Delores  W. Jovene

Delores W. Jovene

Jul 5, 2016

After living with primary Amyloidosis for almost 7 years, Delores passed away suddenly and peacefully in Boulder on July 5, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, NY on January 31, 1940, and married to Nick Jovene, Jr. for over 54 years, in 1978 they moved with their family from New York to Greeley. A devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend...

Jack  Richard Porter,  Sr.

Jack Richard Porter, Sr.

Jul 4, 2016

Brother: Some people called him Jack, Some called him sir, and some called him Mr. Porter, no one ever called him late for dinner and I just called him BRO! Bronco's: We watched all the Bronco games together only missed a few, over the last several years. We even went to a Bronco/Raider Game together he sprang for the tickets....

David  R. Onstott

David R. Onstott

Jul 4, 2016

David, 67, of Arvada, Colorado passed away peacefully in his sleep. Dave started at St. Anthony's Hospital in 1966 as a transporter for the Physical Therapy Department. Soon, he moved into the Facilities Department and eventually ran the Paint Shop for several decades. As a long term employee at St. Anthony's, Dave knew everyone and everyone knew Dave. There wasn't...

Gilbert Chavez

Gilbert Chavez

Jul 4, 2016

Gilbert John Chavez was born in Denver, Colorado on July 28, 1932 to Frank Chavez and Sarah (Narranjo) Chavez, and passed away at Denver Health on July 4, 2016 at age 83. Mr. Chavez was a Marine Veteran and worked for the Veterans Administration. He is survived by his wife, Susan D. Kelly; children, Cheryl (Alfred Morales) Duran, Gerald Chavez,...

William ""Bill"" Hartwell Henderson

William ""Bill"" Hartwell Henderson

Jul 3, 2016

William ""Bill"" Hartwell Henderson (1933-2016) Bill, 83 of Aurora, passed away on July 3, 2016. He was born in Gainesville Texas, April 15, 1933 and graduated from North Texas State University in 1954 as a member of the Lamda Chi Alpha fraternity. Bill served in the U.S. Army right after the Korean War and moved to Denver in 1960 working...