Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Julian Russell Dracon
Aug 7, 2015
***In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations are made to the AHEPA Scholarship Fund, Denver Chapter 145, 6675 East Tennessee Avenue, Denver, CO 80224.*** Julian Russell Dracon Born July 14, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of George and Gladys Dracopolous (Dracon) and the brother to Mary, John and Jean, Julian Dracon passed away on August 7, 2015...
Sandra Ann ""Sandy"" Marrone
Aug 7, 2015
Sandra Marrone was born into this life on June 13, 1957 and entered into eternal life on August 7, 2015. Mother of KoKo (Chris), Preston (Robin), Randy (Michelle) and Ricky; Sister of Kent (Debra), Scott (Barb) and Cindy; seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Steven Marrone; and her parents, Owen & Llverna...
Roger Lee Van Deman
Aug 7, 2015
Roger Lee Van Deman of Littleton, CO Roger passed away at home on the evening of August 7th, surrounded by his loving wife, Pat, and his children and daughter-in-law. Although in his life he was indisputably the King of Salesmen, he was known best as an amazing father, grandfather, son, friend, brother, and husband. He loved his wife and family...
Elsie E. Crowe
Aug 6, 2015
Elsie E. Crowe, Denver native, passed the morning of August 6, 2015, in Salem, Oregon. Born October 3, 1915, she didn't make her goal of 100, but she came close, living to 99 years and 10 months. She lived through two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War and the new Millennia. She saw her daughters raised, their three...
Rowena Yarbrough
Aug 6, 2015
Rowena Yarbrough 82 of Sheridan CO born 4-10-33, passed away 8-6-15. Survived by children Douglas, Daniel and Kenneth. Grandchildren Daniel, Kari, Rachel, Max, Joe, Jack, Penni and Great Grandchildren, Graham, Ed, Mason Blaine, Amelia, Eli, Avery, Preston, McKayla and Hannah. Rowena was preceded in death by husband Donald, mother Bertha, brother Lewis and granddaughter Abigail. Interment service at Fort Logan...
Jeffrey G. Swain
Aug 6, 2015
Jeffrey Glenn Swain March 25, 1954 - August 6, 2015 Jeffrey G. Swain, 61, recently passed away. He was the Founder and President of JGS Construction, Inc. for nearly 30 years. Born March 25, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL to Elmore Swain Jr. and Janice (Lyon) Swain. He graduated the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelors degree in Construction Management in...
Stanley E. Brown
Aug 6, 2015
Stanley E. Brown (a.k.a. Stoshb) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in his home on August 6, 2015 in Highlands Ranch, CO. He was 79. Stan was born on Mother's Day, May 10, 1936, in The Bronx, NY, to his parents, Harry and Betty (Goldberg) Brown. In December of 1953, Stan joined the United States Air Force. He started as...
Patrick Quentin Kiley
Aug 5, 2015
Patrick ""Pat"" Quentin Kiley, Sr. died peacefully at home in Franktown, Colorado in sight of his favorite view of Pike's Peak from his bedroom window. Pat was 83 years old. Pat is survived by his beloved wife Kris Kiley; children Patrick ""Rick"" Q. Kiley, Jr. of Rockport, TX, Douglas W. Kiley of Scottsdale, AZ, and Marcia Kiley Riggle of Windsor,...
Joyce Walker Free
Aug 5, 2015
Joyce Walker Free, age 91, died August 5th, 2015 following a short illness. Born in Chicago, IL, she had lived in Philadelphia, PA, Toronto, Canada, St. Louis, MO, Morristown and Hackettstown, NJ. In 2002, she moved to a retirement community in the Denver area. A registered nurse, Mrs. Free served in the healthcare industry for most of her career. Her...
Patricia ""Patsy"" Ruth Snyder
Aug 5, 2015
Patsy Ruth Snyder passed away peacefully on August 5, 2015. Patsy was born in Mountain Gove, MO on October 24, 1934. Patsy worked at Martin Marietta for over 23 years, retiring in 1993 and had been enjoying her retirement ever since. Patsy is survived by her loving husband Delmar, son Rick and his wife Linda, their daughters Jessica, her husband...
Kenneth Milton Paul
Aug 5, 2015
Kenneth Milton Paul, ""Ken"", passed away at his home on August 5, 2015. Ken was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 2nd child and only son of Shale and Carolyn Paul. Ken grew up in Virginia graduating from Langley High School in 1976. He attended the University of Colorado, Boulder where he obtained a Bachelor's degree from the school of Environmental...
Janice Smith Montano
Aug 5, 2015
Janice passed away on August, 5, 2015. She retired from Adams 12 Five Star Schools with over 30 years of service. Janice is preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Lella Shepherd. She is survived by her husband Joseph Montano; son Michael F. (Jackie) Smith and Samuel F. (Dana) Smith; three grandsons Derek, Trenton and Tanner Smith; sisters Shirley...
Maria Paz Diaz Dierks
Aug 4, 2015
Maria Paz Diaz Dierks, 37, passed away August 4, 2015 at home surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband Kevin; children Audrey and David; her parents Serafin and Placida Diaz; her siblings; and numerous other family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 9, 2-4 PM; Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 4...
Carrie Elaine Scott ""Scotty"" Ellis Wilkins
Aug 4, 2015
Carrie Elaine Scott ""Scotty"" Ellis Wilkins died August 4th surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 5, 1925 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, she attended high school in Ferriday, Louisiana, and later graduated from Louisiana Tech. From her early childhood she loved animals, wildflowers, books, fishing, wild birds, the outdoors and Western History. After college, she joined a theatre group that...
Gary Francis Pirosko Esq.
Aug 4, 2015
Gary Francis Pirosko, 57, died unexpectedly of natural causes on August 4, 2015, in Denver, CO. He was born on June 19, 1958, in Cleveland, OH to Edward and Sophia (Insadowski) Pirosko. The youngest of five siblings, he was spoiled and worried over, especially after his father died when Gary was just 14. With his devilish sense of humor and...
Mary Clare Taylor
Aug 4, 2015
Mary Clare Taylor, 90, passed on August 4, 2015. Mary Clare has been an active and beloved resident at Windsor Gardens for over 25 years. She acted in the drama club, golfed, was a tap dancer, and entertained Denver Nuggets fans dancing with the Silver Hotties. She belonged to a prison ministry, was a Samaritan House volunteer, and was a...
Rosemary ""Dee"" Spicknall
Aug 3, 2015
Rosemary ""Dee"" Spicknall, age 68, passed away on August 3, 2015. Rosemary is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Thomas; daughter Suzan (Rod) Stewart, grandchildren Rod, Jr. and Brooke. Visitation Friday, August 7, 2015, 5:00pm-8:00pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd. Centennial. Visitation Saturday, August 8, 2015, 9:30am-10:30am, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church,...
Linda Christensen Appleby
Aug 3, 2015
Linda C. Appleby of Evergreen, Colorado passed away August 3, 2015 after a glorious day climbing mountains with her husband of 36 years Donald Appleby and their daughter Jessica. Linda is also survived by her son Michael and his wife Alison, her mother Phyllis (Pinkie) Christensen and her brothers Alan and George Christensen. Linda was born on December 1, 1955...
Leo T. Skrocki
Aug 3, 2015
Leo T. Skrocki of Northglenn, passed away on August 3, 2015. He was Born on December 31, 1939 in Denver, CO to Leo P and Helen (Ungehire) Skrocki. He graduated from Annunciation School in 1957 and married Margaret J. McNulty on November 9, 1963 in Denver, CO. Leo touched the lives of many people. He loved playing sports in his...
William Matthew Rogers
Aug 3, 2015
William Matthew Rogers was born on March 17, 1952 and passed away on August 3rd, 2015. Bill was born in Farmington, New Mexico, son to Bryce Frank Rogers and Alice Irene Duncan. He was raised in Alamosa, Golden, and Commerce City, Colorado. He resided in Wheat Ridge, Colorado for many years. Bill worked most of his life as a carpenter...
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