Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

John Cannon

John Cannon

Nov 9, 2014

Survived by wife Sandra; children Sean Cannon, Heather Kochan and Nick Kochan; sister Maura Enright, brother Patrick Cannon; preceded in death by sister Nora and brother Kieran. Memorial Service Friday, 11/14/14, 11:30am, Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Road, Centennial. Please share your memories of John below.

John  Michael Cox

John Michael Cox

Nov 9, 2014

John Michael Cox, 55, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 9, 2014. A beloved husband, son, brother, friend, coworker and mentor, John served as CEO of Colorado Association Services. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Cox; parents, Geraldine and John Ayers; siblings, David (Cindy) Cox, Randall (Kelli) Weaver, Roy (Marie) Weaver, and Debrin Wise; sisters-in-law, Tammy McFadden, Erin (Rich) Racine;...

Karen  Eilleen Popish

Karen Eilleen Popish

Nov 8, 2014

Karen Eilleen (Hackenberg) Popish October 18, 1940 ~ November 8, 2014 Karen Eilleen (Hackenberg) Popish passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2014, surrounded by her family and loved ones, in Westminster, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Lloyd; and siblings, Lloyd Hackenberg, Kenneth Hackenberg, Robert (Rose) Hackenberg, and Dale ""Nick"" Hackenberg. She is...

Marnee  E. Arthur

Marnee E. Arthur

Nov 8, 2014

Marnee Arthur, 38, of Centennial. Graduated from Arapahoe High School in 1994 and attended the University of Colorado Boulder. She enjoyed hiking, football and was an avid San Diego Chargers fan. She is known for her love of animals, her sense of humor and compassionate spirit. Memorial Service Thursday, November 20, 2014, 10:00am, Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line...

Tim Kingston

Tim Kingston

Nov 8, 2014

Tim Kingston, age 58, of Denver, CO, passed away Nov. 8, 2014. He was born in Denver to William and June Kingston. Graduating from Kennedy High School in Denver, he attended Ripon College, Wisconsin graduating Phi Beta Kappa. Tim's law enforcement career started at the Lakewood Police Department, then Verona, Wisconsin Police Department while he attended the University of Wisconsin...

Yvonne  Doak Wilbur

Yvonne Doak Wilbur

Nov 7, 2014

Our Mom, Yvonne (Doak) Wilbur, 81, widow of George Wilbur, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014, following a short illness. Mom was born in Burlington, WA on December 15, 1932. Her family moved to Ellensburg, WA when she was very young. She graduated Ellensburg High School in 1950. Growing up in Ellensburg made her a cowgirl at heart and...

James Schlosser

James Schlosser

Nov 7, 2014

James E. Schlosser, 89, was born on October 27, 1925 and passed away on November 7, 2014. He is survived by his daughter Alison, daughter Marybeth (Greg), grandchildren Sarah, Brianna, Alyssa and Savannah and two great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Emma. Jim spent over 30 years at Safeway Stores in architecture and retiring in the late 1980's from Safeway Design & Construction...

Edward Donald ""Jake"" Warde

Edward Donald ""Jake"" Warde

Nov 7, 2014

Edward Donald ""Jake"" Warde passed away peacefully at his home on November 07, 2014. He was born April 12, 1915 in Ouray, Colorado and was a resident of the city of Denver for nearly a century. He will be lovingly remembered by his three sons, Peter, Timothy (Sally of Greeley) and Jock (Eliza of Palo Alto, CA), nine grandchildren, Devon...

Carter  F. Collier

Carter F. Collier

Nov 7, 2014

Carter F. Collier, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham, AL. He was 72. Carter was traveling to Florida with his wife of 38 years when his illness became advanced and he succumbed to the disease. Carter was born on May 24, 1942 in Kankakee,...

Barbara  Ann Coatney

Barbara Ann Coatney

Nov 5, 2014

Barbara Ann Coatney, 72, of Aurora passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2014. She is survived and very loved by her Husband of 55 years, Sanford Ellis Coatney, Her 5 Children, Venessa (Jim) Harmel, Daphnie (Mike) Massey, Richard (Susan) Coatney, Shannon (Dean) Picchione and Monique (Jon) Waddington, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Barbara Ann was born to Lora and Robert...

Barbara  Gertrude Brancio

Barbara Gertrude Brancio

Nov 5, 2014

Barbara Gertrude Brancio, of Aurora, passed away November 5, 2014 at the age of 79. She was born August 10, 1935 in Denver, Colorado. Survivors include her husband Richard and son Martin (Valerie) Brancio. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 5:30 in the evening at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street in...

James  Charles Duke

James Charles Duke

Nov 4, 2014

James, 57, entered into rest at Denver Health Medical Center due to complications related to cancer. Renee and their 4 cats will forever miss Jim. He is the love of Renee's life. Jim was an anesthesiologist/attending physician at DHMC and an associate professor at the Univ. of Colo. Jim loved mentoring and teaching the residents, nurses, med. students. He loved...

Ellen Kelley

Ellen Kelley

Nov 4, 2014

Predeceased by her husband Andrew D. Kelley, Jr.& grandson Matthew Garrett; survived by her children Dan (Ellen) Kelley, Carol (Tom Phillips) Kelley, Shar (Dave) Garrett; grandchildren Rebecca Kelley, Gina Kelley, Lindsay Kelley, Scott Garrett; Great- Granddaughter Audrey Kelley-Henroid. Memorial Service, 10:00am, Saturday November 8, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. Memorials are suggested to Brookdale Hospice...

Violet Hutchins

Violet Hutchins

Nov 4, 2014

Violet Hutchins, 87, passed away Nov. 4, 2014. She was born Jan. 2, 1927 in Ashley, ND to Margaret Fiechtner and Gottlieb Nitschke. Violet is survived by her three children: Denise (Iles) Cook, Michael Iles and Sherry Bernard ; four grandchildren: Crystal Schell, Brittany Turner, Ryan and Micaela Cook and three great-grandchildren: Steven Arroyo, Jordan and Jackson Schell . She...

John  ""Dan"" Buckley

John ""Dan"" Buckley

Nov 4, 2014

Passed away from cancer on November 4. John was born 9/14/1934 in NYC to Anne (Connor) and Daniel Buckley. John attended LaSalle Academy in NYC and in 1956 graduated from Manhattan College with a BBA in Industrial Relations. Served 2 years in the US Army, discharged in 1958. John was employed in the energy sector by AMAX Petroleum in NYC...

Don Head

Don Head

Nov 3, 2014

Don Head, 86, passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Born in Hampton, IA to Glen and Verdia Head. Beloved husband of Phyllis for 64 years, an amazing father to Cathy, Mark (Barbara), Jeff (Janet); caring grandfather to Mark (Stephanie), Kevin (Kristen), Jordan, Nicole; treasured great-grandfather to Harlee, Casey, Travis. Don lived most of his life owning and operating The Cottage...

Edward  Anthony Howes

Edward Anthony Howes

Nov 3, 2014

Edward A. Howes. Sr., 73 of Lakewood; Edward was preceded in death by his wife Lillian; Father of Mark Howes, Paul Howes. Steve and his wife Angie Howes, Eric Howes, Ed and his wife Johnelle Howes and the late Greg Howes; Brother of Chuck Howes, Alice ands her husband Mike Muhlhauser and the late James Howes; Grandfather of Keith, Kyle,...

Paul  George Stamate

Paul George Stamate

Nov 3, 2014

Paul Stamate passed on November 3, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Debra Lebana; Daughter: Anchor Stamate Parents: Sorin Stamate & Mioara Vlaicu Sisters: Sorina (Radu) Albu, Laura Stamate (Ciprian Patrut) Nieces & Nephews: Radu & Mara Albu, Diana Patrut A memorial service will be held on Monday 11/10, 1:00 PM at Horan & McConaty 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd,...

Brandon  James Ryder

Brandon James Ryder

Nov 3, 2014

Brandon James Ryder passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2014 at the age of 28. He was born February 1, 1986 to Stephen and Marjorie Ryder in Aurora, Colorado. Survivors include his parents; wife Alisha Farrar; children Logan and Kara; brother Justin Ryder; grandparents James & Jane Conklin and David & Diane Ryder. Brandon's family will receive guests on Thursday,...

Olivier V. De Smedt

Olivier V. De Smedt

Nov 3, 2014

Olivier Valentijn De Smedt, age 39, of Lakewood, CO, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at Collier Hospice House. Olivier was born on February 12, 1975 in Sint Niklaas, Belgium, the oldest of two children born to Valeer August De Smedt and Maria-Louisa Theresia Temmerman. Olivier grew up in Sint Niklaas, Belgium and was recruited to play basketball at age 17...