Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Joseph Leyden
May 7, 2015
Passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of 58 years Shirley Leyden. Joseph served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, May 14 at 10 am at Church of the Risen Christ.
Walter Robert Schreck
May 6, 2015
Dr. Walter R. Schreck, age 77, passed away May 6, 2015. He was born February 22, 1938 in Palo Alto, California to Myrtle and Walter E. Schreck. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Donna Plusquellec Schreck. He was a loving father to Erich (Allyson) Schreck, Steve (Crystal) Schreck, Amy (Emilio) Valdez, Katie (Remington) Green, Cyndie (Shane)...

Joanna Gnadt
May 6, 2015
Joanna Jones Gnadt, retired Cherry Creek High School English teacher, golfer and bridge player, died May 6, 2015 in Centennial, Colorado. Joanna is survived by husband, Wayne Gnadt; daughter Sally (Chris) Daily of Aurora, CO; son Jay (Amy) Gnadt of Allen, TX; brother Ronald Jones of Enid, OK; sister Marilyn (Don) Templin of Hebron, NE; grandchildren Tricia and Emily Gnadt,...
Leonard ""Len"" Nelke
May 6, 2015
Len was born on March 6, 1939 in Thomas County, Kansas to Lena and Conrad H. Nelke. He grew up on a farm and attended schools in Angelus and Oakley, Kansas. He graduated from Oakley HS in 1957. He married his high school sweetheart, Judy on November 10, 1958. Len worked the family farm until the spring of 1965 when...
Marilyn Ann Lawless
May 6, 2015
Marilyn Ann Lawless was born to Dorothy and Karl Kuhn in Nevada, MO in 1922. She grew up with her brother Bob in Nevada where she graduated valedictorian of her high school. She met her high school sweetheart, Harold, in Nevada where they played in music recitals together. They married in Nevada in 1945 when Harold returned from serving in...
Aymber Marie Lahr
May 6, 2015
Aymber Marie Lahr passed away May 6, 2015 at the age of 42. Born September 11, 1972 to Bob and Kay Yates, both of whom survive. Also survived by sons Chase McGraw and John Lahr; sister Crystal Yates-Ravnsborg; grandfather John Vigil; niece McKenzie Ravnsborg; life long friend Scott Hartz. A Memorial Service for Aymber will be held on Thursday, May...
Lee R. Daniel
May 5, 2015
Lee R. Daniel, age 74, passed away 5/5/15. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 In Lee's memory, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association at: http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp
William C. ""Carl"" Arey
May 5, 2015
William C. ""Carl"" Arey, age 80, passed away May 5, 2015. He was born September 1934 in Washington, D.C. to Lester and Lucille Arey. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Bernice Hazen Arey, daughter Becky (Jamie) Woodruff and son Tim (Dee Ann) Arey; grandchildren Brittany (Aaron) Dignan, Zach Ancell, Bayleigh, Kinsey and Madi Arey ; great...
Norman E. Day
May 5, 2015
Norman Eugene Day of Englewood passed away on May 5, 2015 at Garden Terrace Alzheimer Care center of Aurora. He was 86. Norm was born November 25, 1928 to J.W. (Bill) & Lucy V. Day of Denver. He graduated from South High School in 1947. Norm served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. He worked...
Marv Mazone
May 5, 2015
""Marvelous Marv"" Mazone passed away on May 5, 2015 after a heroic battle with Alzheimer's' disease. He was 74. The son of Matthew and Margaret Mazone, Marv graduated from North High School and attended the University of Colorado and Arizona State University. He was a native Coloradan who loved the outdoors and playing and teaching the game of golf. He...
Donna Joyce Keesling
May 5, 2015
Donna Joyce Keesling, age 86, of Boulder, Colorado, passed away May 5, 2015. She was born October 10, 1928 in Tracy, California to George Simon and Alberta Ethel Meyers Baker. Donna grew up in California and also started her family in California. She rode bikes and played tennis with her best friend Norma Jean (who remained friends to this day)....
Robin L. Hurst
May 4, 2015
Robin, 57, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2015. He is survived by his mother Margaret Hurst; daughter Bethany (Terrence) Rachel; grandchildren Jalen, Isabella, Isaiah and Deven; and sister Rebecca (Bart) Cosart. Preceded in death by his father Ronald L. Hurst, and brother Roger C. Hurst. The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 15, at 2:00 PM at...
E J Thigpen, Jr.
May 3, 2015
Elijah Jacob (Jim, E.J.) Thigpen passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was 91 years old. E.J. Was born January 3, 1924 to Mary Louise Bennett Thigpen and Elijah Jacob Thigpen. Jim is survived by his wife, Joy Thigpen, her family; four daughters; three grandchildren and one sister. Mr. Thigpen was a World War II Veteran and served 32 years'...
Donald Lee Grooms
May 3, 2015
I know this man Who is dear to my heart Suddenly one day It was torn all apart This man taught me everything That I needed to know But I never really listened Until he had to go He gave me love And touched my life It's all over now He no longer has to fight He tried to teach...
Clyde Newsom
May 3, 2015
Clyde Newsom, 64, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel from 1:00-2:00PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 6, from 2:00-3:00PM, with a reception to follow at the Heartlight Center. Please share memories of Clyde and condolences with his family...
Jace Drumright
May 2, 2015
Jace D. Drumright, 58, of Bennett passed away on Sat May 2. He is survived by his wife Janet, his children Jessica (James) Loveless, Jacklyn (JC) Clifton, grandchildren Kaylee and Ashlyn Loveless, John and Samuel Clifton, siblings Dolan Drumright and Claudia Smith, and Charlene Miller. Jace spent his days caring for his family and those that are dear to him,...

Ollie Asbury
May 2, 2015
He was born December 25, 1932 to James P. and Mollie L. Asbury in Gosneyville, KY, which later became encompassed into Campton, KY. He was predeceased by both parents, older brothers - James and Tom and one sister Jean who died when she was four years old due to an accident. Living in the Kentucky hills, the family earned their...

Virgina Lemons
May 1, 2015
Virginia Marjorie Lemons, 95 years young, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2015 at Holly Creek Retirement Community in Centennial, CO. She remained alert, with a sense of humor, and thinking of others to the last. Born in South Bend, Indiana on July 26, 1919 as Virginia Marjorie Voigt, she married Charles Frederick Lemons in 1941 and they had five...
Marianne Gustafsson
May 1, 2015
Marianne Gustafsson, 69, of Aurora, CO. Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden. Marianne came to the U.S. at age 18 and worked for Continental Airlines as a Flight Attendant for 42 years. She loved traveling, animals, & spending time with family. Marianne is survived by her son, Chris; daughter-in-law, Julie; & grandchildren, Erik & Ellie. Preceded in death by her...
Nick Katsimitas
May 1, 2015
Preceded in death by his wife Fran. Survived by daughters, Valerie (Hadi) Ranahosseini, Dina (James) Anest and Tina Katsimitas; Grandchildren, Constantine, Nicholas, Arianna and Alexios. A Trisagion will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday and Funeral Service, 11:00 AM, Tuesday all at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 5555 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. In lieu of flowers, donations...
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