Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Norma  Lucille Christensen

Norma Lucille Christensen

Nov 30, 2014

Norma Lucille Christensen of Northglenn, Colorado passed away on November 30, 2014 at the age of 93. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 starting at 6:30 until 8:30 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. A Funeral Service honoring Norma will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 11:00...

Pat Whitcomb

Pat Whitcomb

Nov 30, 2014

Pat Whitcomb, 84, of Broomfield died on November 30, 2014. He was a retired Trailways driver with 2 million safe driving miles. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Erma; children, Daniel (Carla) Whitcomb, Cindi (Phillip) Eberl, Terri (Randy) Kelley, Lori (Christopher) Cowan, and James (Trine) Whitcomb; grandchildren, Connor, Duncan and Darcey Whitcomb; Eric (Erica), Michael, Stephanie Eberl;...

Paul  Gene Ouellette

Paul Gene Ouellette

Nov 30, 2014

Paul Gene Ouellette , 83, of Northglenn Colorado passed away on November 30, 2014. A Public Visitaiton will be held in his honor on December 3, 2014 at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel at 9998 Grant Street, Thronton, Colorado. A Rosary will follow the visitation at seven o'clock in the evening. A Funeral Mass will be held at the...

Bettyjean  Warner Averitt

Bettyjean Warner Averitt

Nov 29, 2014

Bettyjean Warner Averitt b: July 19, 1922 d: Nov. 29, 2014 Bettyjean (BJ) Warner Averitt died in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the age of 92. Born in Hartford, CT, BJ enjoyed a traditional New England girlhood. She graduated from Smith College in Northampton, MA with a degree in Geology and an interest in Archaeology. She joined the U.S....

Jean Richards

Jean Richards

Nov 29, 2014

Longtime resident of Leadville, Colorado. Jean will have a Celebration of Life on Thursday 1:30pm, December 11 located at The Molly Brown Summer House, 2690 South Wadsworth Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Please share your memories of Jean and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.

Connie Jean Ann Rutten

Connie Jean Ann Rutten

Nov 29, 2014

Age 77, passed November 29, 2014. She is survived by her husband Joe of 52 years; children Jack Rutten, Sandy Jo Monroe (Eric), Joe Rutten II (Estrella); grandchildren Erica Jo, Joshua and Cassy Jean Monroe; brother, Larry Peterson (Helen) and sister Sandy Bainbridge. Visitation 7-9 pm on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth...

Donald  Lee Groomer

Donald Lee Groomer

Nov 29, 2014

94 years young, Don lived a full, independent life. His love of family, barbershop music and travel brought him joy. A WWII veteran, he's survived by daughters, Gretchen Nylander (Joe), Patrish Grant (Tom), Gale Eveleth (Doug), Carol Steinsiek (Dirk) and Heidi Groomer (Bruce) who preceded him to heaven. He lost two beloved wives, Helen and Gloria. Other survivors include his...

Betty  C. Whaley

Betty C. Whaley

Nov 29, 2014

Betty C. Whaley Born 11/27/1928; Entered the Church Triumphant November 29, 2014. Mom celebrated her 86th birthday with her children Christie, Mike and Scott and her daughter-in-law Sandy on Thanksgiving Day; that Saturday she went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her husband Wes and her parents Ralph and Elizabeth Smith; surviving are...

Gary  Lee Stone

Gary Lee Stone

Nov 29, 2014

Gary, 73, of Colorado Springs, passed away November 29, 2014 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Born March 16, 1941 in Colorado Springs to Darrell and Maxine Stone. Gary was a successful businessman. During his time here on earth, he rode bulls in the rodeo, served his country in the United States Army, loved and laughed with his family and friends, put...

Jennifer  Anne Garrison

Jennifer Anne Garrison

Nov 28, 2014

Jennifer Garrison, 67, ended her battle with pancreatic cancer on November 28, 2014. Born May 20, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Anne and Ray Garrison, Jennifer was the oldest of four children. She lived in New Jersey as a child until the family relocated to Colorado, where Jennifer would spend most of her life. Though she was here for many...

Sandra Moroney

Sandra Moroney

Nov 28, 2014

Sandra Moroney, 79, of Lone Tree passed on November 28, 2014. She was preceded by her husband of 49 years, Jerome Moroney, her sister Barbara Lee Burns and her parents Harley and Evelyn Burns. She is survived by her son Tim, daughter Susan and grandchildren Matt, Tony, Rachael, Joshua and Taylor. Sandra was born July 30, 1935 in Kansas City,...

Diane  S. Martin

Diane S. Martin

Nov 28, 2014

Diane S. Martin of Thornton, Colorado passed away on November 28, 2014 at the age of 54. Diane is survived by her daughter, Tonya; daughter-in-law, Krystal (the late, Anthony); five grandchildren, Satin, Shyla, Joe, Immajine, and Aaron; mother, Marie; and four siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Martin; sons, Anthony Martin and Kevin Martin; and father,...

Carey  ""Tina"" Vigil

Carey ""Tina"" Vigil

Nov 28, 2014

Carey Christine ""Tina"" Vigil, 68, of Denver. Preceded in death by her parents, Louie & Elise Vigil & brother, Louie Vigil, Jr. Sister of Leona Nocela. Niece of Clara Benavidez, Dorothy Martinez, Frances Manzanares & David Cisneros. Aunt of Stephanie & Dominic. Also survived by numerous cousins. Recitation of the Rosary followed by Funeral Mass Monday, December 15, 2014, 10:00am,...

Vincent Buric

Vincent Buric

Nov 27, 2014

Vincent Buric, 81, passed away on Thanksgiving Day after a long illness. Born in Lokve, Croatia, in the former Jugoslavia, he escaped from Communist rule as a youth fleeing to Austria and then America. He served two years in the US Army, became an American citizen, and worked many years in the field of medical research at the University of...

Marjorie Wiggins

Marjorie Wiggins

Nov 26, 2014

Age 92 of Lakewood, passed away Nov. 26, 2014. She was born in Emporia, KS on August 23, 1922 to James and Lillian Quakenbush. Marjorie is survived by children Raymond (Jennifer) Wiggins, Merlin Schreffler, Lee Ann (David) Woosley, Bret Wiggins and Gary (Cynthia) Wiggins. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Darca Wiggins, Derek Wiggins, Nikki Childress, Shane Wiggins, Carrie...

George  D. Nicks,  Jr.

George D. Nicks, Jr.

Nov 26, 2014

George died after a courageous battle with lung disease. Beloved husband, father and grandpa. No service to be held. Please honor George's memory each in your own way. Please share your memories of George and condolences with his family by selecting the Guestbook link.

Debbra  Jean Barum

Debbra Jean Barum

Nov 26, 2014

Debbra Jean Barum, 68, passed away on November 26, 2014 in Englewood, CO. A Visitation will be held on December 3, 2014 at 9AM followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30AM, 3101 South Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO. Interment will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery, 7777 W 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

Alice  E. Rutkoskie

Alice E. Rutkoskie

Nov 26, 2014

Alice Elizabeth Rutkoskie, 90, of Centennial, Colorado, died on November 26, 2014 after a long illness. She was born in Indiana on October 5, 1924 to Gladys Hamilton Richards and William Arlis Richards. She did her undergraduate work at Ball State University and her graduate work at Indiana University. After a brief career teaching high school, she taught business communication...

Eric  Frank Jones

Eric Frank Jones

Nov 26, 2014

Eric Frank Jones, 88, died peacefully on November 26, 2014. Eric was a member of the Royal Navy during WWII before immigrating to the United States in 1957. Beloved father of Terry (Lori) Jones and Lorraine (Mike) Grebenc; proud grandfather of Chris, Scott, Elissa (Jeff) Woog, Taylor, Bailey, Kendall; brother of Daphne Bailey; and uncle of Jennifer. Funeral Mass Thursday,...

Barbara  Lee Myers

Barbara Lee Myers

Nov 25, 2014

Barbara departed this life on November 25, 2014 at her home in Denver, Colorado. Barbara was born in Canon City, Colorado, on March 25, 1936, the only daughter of loving parents Frank and Violet (James) Hovaten. She graduated Canon City High School in 1953 and attended Denver University, where she earned a degree in Fine Arts and Interior Design. She...