Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Rita Ann Diebel
Mar 30, 2016
Rita Ann Diebel, age 89 of Denver, CO passed away on March 30, 2016 in Denver. She was born on January 30, 1927 in Hartington, NE to August Joseph and Mary Sophia (Eickhoff) Leise. Rita grew up a farm girl and later moved to Minnesota and then Denver, CO where she met her husband William ""Bill"" Edward Diebel. They later...
Carolyn Joyce Pierce
Mar 29, 2016
Carolyn Joyce Pierce passed away on March 29, 2016 in Westminster, Colorado. A memorial service will be held in her memory on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Three O'clock in the Afternoon at Horan & McConaty Family chapel, 9998 Grant Street in Thornton. Please leave memories of Carolyn and condolences for her family by signing the guestbook below.
Mary Griffin
Mar 29, 2016
Proverbs 31:28 (NLT) - ""Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her."" On this day, March 29th of 2016, my mother succumbed to her long battle with Dementia, and now her beautiful soul is in the presence of our Lord. She knew the enduring love of her husband, children, grandchildren, and that of extended family members and close...
Thomas Joseph Monaghan
Mar 29, 2016
Thomas Joseph Monaghan, 63, passed away March 29, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. He was born March 13, 1953 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa to Joseph Daniel and Marlene Duden Monaghan. Thomas graduated from East High School (Denver, CO) in 1971 and the University of Colorado in 1975. For over thirty years he developed friendships and worked tirelessly for his clients as...

Ernest G. Ulibarri
Mar 28, 2016
Ernest G. Ulibarri, 92, passed away March 28, 2016 after a short illness. Father of Anthony Michael and Vincent (Wendy); grandfather of Scott, Katie, Adam, Alisha, Mikael and Reanna; great grandfather of Kaleb Winn; brother of Mary Hammel; and fatherin-law of Robin. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary; and son Rene'. Services will...
Leslie Paul Brown
Mar 28, 2016
Leslie Paul Brown, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 28, 2016. He was born on May 9, 1935 in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Viola (McDowell) Brown and Paul Brown. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara (Barnett) Brown and his children Cindy Brown of Taos, New Mexico; Steve (Stephanie) Brown of Kailua, Hawaii;...
Jay Glenn Marks
Mar 28, 2016
Jay G. Marks, somewhat shy of his 100th birthday, passed away in the early morning hours on Monday, March 28, 2016, as he wished, in his own bed, with his immediate family nearby. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Consuelo Plaza Marks, mother Florence (Floy) Pixley, and father J. Glenn Marks. Jay was born...
Frances Irene Kulbe
Mar 28, 2016
Frances Irene Kulbe 90, of Denver, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Monday, March 28, 2016, two days before what would have been her 91st birthday. She is survived by; children, Linda Kulbe, Delberta ""Deb"" Rahne, Ron (Mary Lou) Kulbe, Rodney ""Spud"" (Terri) Kulbe, Marietta (Mike) White, Marcella (Dale) Phannenstiel, and Kim (Sean) Mullen; 15 grandchildren; and 18...
Janice J. Eppelsheimer
Mar 28, 2016
Janice ""Jan"" Jean Eppelsheimer of Littleton Colorado, daughter of Florence and Erwin Burgardt, passed away on Easter Sunday (March 27, 2016) after dinner with her family. She was 79. Jan is survived by her daughters Lynette Smischny of Pelican Rapids, MN, married to Ron Smischny, Darcie Coy of Lakewood, CO, married to Joseph Coy, and Denise Westall of Parker, CO;...
Craig Mitsu Harada
Mar 28, 2016
Craig Mitsu Harada. The (ladies) man, the myth, the conversationalist, the legend of terrible hairstyles and outfits he tried to pull off in the 90's (relax, there are several pictures to prove this claim). He was a beloved father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend who unexpectedly passed on March 28, 2016, while living and working in Dubai, UAE,...
Vincent J. Boryla
Mar 27, 2016
Vincent J. Boryla, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. Vince Boryla, born March 11, 1927, is a retired professional basketball player, coach and executive. He graduated from East Chicago Washington High School in 1944, attended the University of Notre Dame at the age of 17 and gained All-American honors in 1946. He was...
Florence T. Gunnison
Mar 27, 2016
Florence T. Gunnison, 1/26/1920-3/27/2016, Captain US Air Force devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully with family at her side on Easter Sunday after a remarkable 96 years serving her family, community and her country. She graduated from the nursing school at Mary Immaculate Hospital, Jamaica NY, class of 1941, and her career in the Air Force as...
Sarah R. Barela
Mar 27, 2016
Sarah R. Barela November 15, 1941 - March 27, 2016 Sarah, born in Alamosa, Colorado, passed at her home in the company of her family on March 27, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband, Elmer L. Barela; their three children Lynette Barela, Eric Barela, & Kristine Barela; two grandchildren Christopher Acosta & Braeden Wimer; and sister Ramona E....

Joyce Kay Crawford
Mar 26, 2016
83, of Aurora passed away March 26, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Crawford was a Member of Eastern Star and an Air Force Veteran. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Crawford. She is survived by her children Robert (Judy) Crawford of Centennial, CO Pamela Nelson of Parker, CO; Patricia Crawford of Aurora, CO; and William (Cherlyn)Crawford...
Johnnie Murphy
Mar 26, 2016
Johnnie Lones Murphy, 87, passed away quietly at the Aurora Medical Center on March 26, 2016 with her husband, Jim Murphy, by her side. Johnnie was born on November 27, 1928, in Dallas, TX, the daughter of John and Nancy Lones. She graduated from the University of Texas in 1949 with a degree in Bacteriology. Upon graduation, she pursued a...
George G. Smith, Jr.
Mar 25, 2016
George G. Smith Jr. Feb. 1, 1922-March 25, 2016 George Gelinas Smith, Jr. George Gelinas Smith Jr. was born in Glendale California on Wednesday February 1, 1922 to Helene and George Smith. He was blessed to live an idyllic childhood with his sister Jaqueline splitting their time between the KZ Ranch and their hone in Denver. George was enrolled in...
Francis Albert Wilson
Mar 25, 2016
Frank Albert Wilson, 68, of Denver, CO, passed away peacefully at 12:35am on Friday, March 25, 2016, at Collier Hospice Center. He was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, on October 19, 1947, to Frank and Mary Wilson. He served 2 years with the US Navy. After the Navy he relocated to Denver, where he worked for the Gates Rubber Company...

James M. Engler
Mar 25, 2016
James M. Engler passed away on March 25, 2016. He was born on April 16, 1963 in Irwin, California. A memorial service will be held in his honor on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Ten O'clock in the Morning at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel - 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. There will be a reception immediately following the service at...
Dennis Buck
Mar 24, 2016
Dennis Buck, age 73, of Centennial, Colorado passed away March 24, 2016. Dennis Eugene Buck was born on October 5, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa. He took his last breath on earth and graduated to Heaven on March 24, 2016. He grew up with his parents and younger sister in Iowa and, as a senior in high school, he realized...

Richard Morgan Menough
Mar 24, 2016
Richard Morgan Menough passed peacefully 3/24/2016 of natural causes. Born 2/09/1922 Ravenna, Ohio Married 1/23/1945 to Edith Adele Redmond Father of Richard Scott (Sandra Kippes) Menough, Stephen Redmond ( Linda Labate, deceased) Menough, and David Lodge (Kathleen Walton) Menough. Grandfather of Matthew Scott ( Lindsay Eames) Menough, Mark Redmond Menough, Amanda Plank, Caitlin Ann (Kyle Gillies) Menough, Emily Adele (Cameron...
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