Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Robert  J. Boyle

Robert J. Boyle

Mar 30, 2016

Robert J. Boyle, 87, of Centennial passed away March 30, 2016. Born December 17, 1928 in Altoona, PA to the late William and Grace (Hetrick) Boyle. Bob married his beloved late wife Miriam on September 18, 1949. He was the devoted father of Debbie Leivers (Bob), Patti Walters (Glenn), and John; loving grandfather of Becky Briscoe (Shawn), Christopher Walters (Susan...

William Frank

William Frank

Mar 30, 2016

William ""Bill"" Frank, age 67, passed away March 30, 2016 in Denver, Colorado from Primary Progressive Aphasia. Born April 8, 1948 in Uniontown PA, he grew up in Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Construction Engineering and the University of Dayton with a MBA. While living and working in Cleveland, Ohio he met and fell...

Abraham Ben-Joseph

Abraham Ben-Joseph

Mar 30, 2016

Abraham Ben-Joseph passed away on March 30, 2016 in Northglenn. He was born in St, Joseph, Missouri. A memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Crossroads Church of Denver, 9725 W. 50th Avenue in Wheat Ridge. Please leave memories of Abraham and condolences for his family by signing the guest book below.

Brian Halbasch

Brian Halbasch

Mar 30, 2016

Brian Halbasch, 44, of Arvada, Colorado passed on March 30, 2016. A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Five O'clock in the Evening - Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado. Please share your memories of Brian and condolences with the family by signing the guestbook below.

Rita  Ann Diebel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...