Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Stephen  Joseph Reisman

Stephen Joseph Reisman

Dec 10, 2015

Stephen Joseph Reisman of Parker, Colorado passed away peacefully in his home on December 10th, 2015. He was born in Wichita Kansas on August 18, 1957. Stephen was married to Patty Reisman in 1980, they were married for 35 years. Stephen retired from his family owned business; House of Lighting in Wichita, Kansas. Stephen was a photographer, enjoyed flying, and...

P.  Lee Kildow

P. Lee Kildow

Dec 10, 2015

Lee peacefully passed away December 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Marjorie for 54 years; devoted father of Chris (Christine Lundgren) and Carrie Damers; proud grandfather of Corben, Kylie, Kyra and Lola. Memorial Service Thursday, December 17, 11 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Aurora. Donations are suggested to The Denver Rescue Mission, 1130 Park Ave...

Lorraine  F. Kelley

Lorraine F. Kelley

Dec 9, 2015

Lorraine F. Kelley, 76, passed away December 9, 2015. Survived by her children Marie Antoinette and Lennie; grandson Jaden; and siblings Maryann Muniz, Waldo Muniz, Gloria Mora, Georgia Muniz, and Evette Ramirez. Family will receive friends on Sunday, December 13, 3 – 5 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014. Her Funeral Service...

Rick  ""Poppi"" Classen

Rick ""Poppi"" Classen

Dec 9, 2015

Richard ""Rick"" Classen, of Arvada, Colorado entered eternal life December 9, 2015, at the age of 62. Rick is survived by his wife, Vicki; children, Nick (Tracy) Classen and Heather (Eddie) Torgersen; grandchildren, Seth, Tyler, Emma, Serena, Haley, and Isabella; aunt, Carol Holzer; siblings, Rob Classen, Jeni Newcomb, and Roger Classen; many nieces and nephews; and extended family, work colleagues...

Kenneth  C. Weimer

Kenneth C. Weimer

Dec 9, 2015

Ken was born on April 1, 1939 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. His parents were Charles and Margaret Weimer. He was baptized at Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church. He had seven siblings. Earl, Judy, and Richard are deceased. His surviving sisters are Patricia, Joan, Wendy, and Debbie. During his childhood, the family moved to Detroit, and later to St. Clair...

Jean  B. Baade

Jean B. Baade

Dec 8, 2015

Jean B. Baade of Aurora, Colorado passed away on November 29, 2015. She was born to William and Mary (Klobusack) Radosevich in International Falls, Minnesota. A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 10 AM followed by a Funeral Mass. Both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, located at 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014. Private...

Mary  Elizabeth Volker

Mary Elizabeth Volker

Dec 8, 2015

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Orville C.; 2 siblings, Don Chamberlain and Maris Chamberlain and her parents, Nellie and Fred Chamberlain. She is survived by her son, James J. (Gloria) Volker of Greenwood Village, CO; 4 grandchildren, Dr. Ellen E. Volker of Grand Junction, CO, William J. (Molly) Volker of Raleigh, NC, Luke J. (Michelle) Volker of...

Carl Borgsmiller

Carl Borgsmiller

Dec 8, 2015

Carl Borgsmiller of Westminster, Colorado passed away on December 8, 2015. Carl was an amazing and loving 72-year-old man, having lived in Colorado for over 40 years. Originally born in Murphysboro, Illinois to George and Lillian Borgsmiller. He was the oldest of three children which includes his brother Jim and sister Janie. Carl's extended family has grown through the years;...

IsaBelle Kerr Henline Plotts

IsaBelle Kerr Henline Plotts

Dec 8, 2015

IsaBelle Kerr Henline Plotts passed away peacefully on 12/8/15 at 95 years of age. Born in Berwind, CO moved to Trinidad, CO in 1926. She graduated from Trinidad High in 1939 and attended Trinidad Jr. College. Her first teaching job was in Gulnare, CO in 1941. She joined the WASPS in 1944. She married and moved to Albuquerque, NM in...

Betty  A. Judish

Betty A. Judish

Dec 7, 2015

Betty A. Judish passed away December 7, 2015 at the age of 90. She was born November 22, 1925 to Walter and Carrie Aldrich in Grinnell, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Rudolph Judish and son Rick Judish. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Gaston and son Mark Judish. Visitation will be held for the public...

Cynthia  B. Kirkland

Cynthia B. Kirkland

Dec 7, 2015

Longtime and proud Evergreen resident for the past 35 years, Cynthia, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 7, 2015. Survived by her husband Bruce; daughters Laura Von Zweck, Deborah Pollock, Honey Hutchinson and Tricia Lombardo; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, sister Lee Cudlip; dear and beloved friend Sheila McCabe. Preceded in death by her daughter Melissa Pearson. Cynthia...

Bryan  Wayne Peterson

Bryan Wayne Peterson

Dec 7, 2015

Bryan Peterson was dubbed the ""Disneyland Dad"" by his kids, and for good reason. Bryan has always had a magical light about him that pulled in everyone no matter where he went. He was a selfless person with a kind, giving spirit who always put family first. This ""Disneyland Dad"" accomplished many things in his short life. He was an...

Muriel Lashaway-Pearl

Muriel Lashaway-Pearl

Dec 7, 2015

Muriel, (91) passed peacefully away Dec. 7, 2015 in the presence of her son, Leonard. She was born in Chicago, IL to Peter and Loretta Connally. She is survived by her three children, Leonard, Robert (Julie Quenemoen) and Nola Connally and two stepchildren, Linda Lagraff and James Pearl. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She and her...

Mosese  Foakilau Fifita

Mosese Foakilau Fifita

Dec 6, 2015

Mosese Foakilau Fifita, age 87, passed away on December 6, 2015 in his home in Aurora, Colorado, USA. Mosese also known as Foaki, was born on September 23, 1928 in Koloa, Vava'u, Tonga Island, of goodly parents Makisi and Melenaite Halapupuahi Kaufusi Fifita. He was from a family of 3 Sisters and 4 Brothers. He was the last of his...

Arlene O'Connor

Arlene O'Connor

Dec 6, 2015

Arlene O'Connor left this Earth on December 6, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Paul (Jim) O'Connor. Arlene is survived by her children Maureen, Kathleen (Alex), Kelly, Kacey (Lee), Michael (Kim); grandchildren Jessica (Thomas), Laura, Sean, Mary (Mark), Michael, Caitlin (Tom), Lillie, Patrick, Paris and Calder, and great grandchildren...

Kenneth  Henry Western

Kenneth Henry Western

Dec 6, 2015

Kenneth Henry Western, who spent almost his entire life in Denver and really was there ""at the beginning"" of the computer age, passed away on Nov. 30, 2015. He was 91. Burial will be at Fort Logan Cemetery on Monday, December 7th. Ken is survived by his loving wife Martha and their five children, Ken Jr. (Janice), Kathy (Jean) Rasor,...

Stuart  McDonald Hutchison

Stuart McDonald Hutchison

Dec 6, 2015

Stuart McDonald Hutchison, 77, of Berthoud, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2015, with his daughters by his side. A devoted father and grandfather, as well as esteemed architect, Stuart was also a dedicated civic leader, adored teacher, and internationally published cartoonist. Stuart was born March 7, 1938, in Liverpool, England. He attended boarding school at Great Walstead School...

Benny A. ""Ben"" Gonzales

Benny A. ""Ben"" Gonzales

Dec 6, 2015

Benny A. Gonzales, died peacefully on December 6, 2015 at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife, Mary, daughter Marina Behabetz (John), and granddaughters Ashley and Savannah Behabetz. He is also survived by siblings Betty Taylor (Tom), Corinne Antowzewski (Robert), Cheryl McNeil (Erwin), Lisa Rose Lawson, Marc Gonzales and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...

Evelyn Hoffman

Evelyn Hoffman

Dec 6, 2015

Services are scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2015. Viewing starting at 10:00am followed by the Rosary at 10:30am with the Funeral Service starting at 11:00am, at Ave Maria Catholic Parish, 9056 E. Parker Rd., Parker, CO. Burial will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery after the holidays.

Richard  Lee Solheim

Richard Lee Solheim

Dec 6, 2015

Richard (Dick) Solheim, age 68, of Lone Tree, Colorado passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the Skyridge Hospital in Lone Tree. Dick was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, on March 12, 1947, the son of John Russell and Aileen (Hall) Solheim. His natural leadership qualities were apparent early on as he served as both Student Congress and Student Council...