Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Craig  W. Keffer

Craig W. Keffer

Sep 29, 2014

Craig Warrant Keffer was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was born December 25, 1922 in Leadore, Idaho and passed away on September 29th, 2014 at his home in Aurora, Colorado. Craig married Signe M. Anderson on May 29th, 1955 in Monte Vista, Colorado and spent a wonderful 59 years together. Craig was blessed with two sons,...

Gary  L. Birkmaier

Gary L. Birkmaier

Sep 29, 2014

Birkmaier, Gary L. Birkmaier, 66, was called Home on September 29, 2014. Gary was born in Dickinson, ND on September 6th, 1948. For the majority of his childhood Gary lived in a small town west of Bismarck called Hebron, ND. Gary was so proud to be a descendent of the Hartmann and Birkmaier families both of whom were founding, important...

Jack Wollenhaupt

Jack Wollenhaupt

Sep 28, 2014

Jack Wollenhaupt of Arvada, Colorado passed away on September 28, 2014 at the age of 88. He was born in Denver, CO on April 20, 1926, the 3rd child of Loretta and Ed Wollenhaupt. He graduated from East High School in 1944 and served in the US Navy V5 Flight Program from 1944-1945. He married Gloria Morrison on June 11,...

Jane  M. Smith

Jane M. Smith

Sep 28, 2014

Jane M. Smith of Parker. Survived by husband Jeff, children Christopher and Miranda; parents Jack and Ann Herold, brothers Leon, Andy, Alvin and Keith Herold. Visitation Thursday, October 2, 2014, 4:00-7:00pm, followed by Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00pm, both at Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial. Funeral Mass Friday, October 3, 2014, 11:00am, St. Thomas More...

Joe Montijo

Joe Montijo

Sep 28, 2014

Joe Montijo of Englewood, CO went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 28, 2014, he was 55 years old. He was born January 15, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA to Carmen Roldan (née Carillo) and was the oldest son of 5 children. Joe was an avid football player who gained notoriety through his career at Banning High School....

Larry  Charles Dybevik

Larry Charles Dybevik

Sep 28, 2014

Larry Charles Dybevik March 11, 1943-September 28, 2014 Survived by wife Fran; sons Richard (Christine), Don (LoAnn), Jess (Tammy); 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers Robert, Coral, Jim. Visitation Wed. 10/01, 6-8 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Service Thurs. 10/02, 9:00 AM, St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton, CO. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Irene  M. Doughman

Irene M. Doughman

Sep 27, 2014

Irene, 81, of Brighton, Colorado, formerly of Northglenn, Colorado passed September 27, 2014. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Irene is survived by her husband, Howard Doughman; children, Elaine (Craig) Shelley, Linda (Dennis) Barrett, and Dale (Janice) Doughman; grandchildren, Alinda Shelley, Jay (Stephanie) Shelley, April (Jake) Trent, Paul (Natasha) Shelley, Karen Shelley, Emily (Shane) McCammon, Kelly (Mike) Babcock, Scott (Jentry)...

Mary  A. Marson

Mary A. Marson

Sep 27, 2014

Mary was born on December 21, 1927 in Shickley, Nebraska and passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She is survived by her nieces Joan Freeman and Ann Domenico-Longstreth. A Memorial Mass will be held in Mary's honor on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 9:00 AM at the Archiocese of Denver Mortuary Chapel, 12801 West 44th...

Ernest  Joseph Roybal

Ernest Joseph Roybal

Sep 27, 2014

Ernie, 87, of Denver, Colorado, passed September 27, 2014. He was born on August 9, 1927, in Berwind, Colorado to Victor & Bessie Roybal. Ernie is survived by his loving wife, Eloisa (Dolly); and his children and their families, Caroline Beach, Vicky Roybal, Mark Roybal, Susan Roybal, Dale Roybal, and Marty Roybal. Preceded in death by sons, Bodie Roybal, Jr....

Alwina  Vivian Bane

Alwina Vivian Bane

Sep 27, 2014

Beloved Wife, Mom, Granny, Sister and Friend, passed away September 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her brother Gordon, Mother Vivian Smith and Father Donald Smith. Survived by her husband DeWayne Bane, son Bruce Bane (Anita) and daughters Tammy Schermerhorn, Debbie Coyle (Leon) and Sandie Smaldone (Steven) along with 11 grandchildren Aaron and Laura Bane; Tyler (Ruth), Zach...

Florence  A. Wilcox

Florence A. Wilcox

Sep 26, 2014

Beloved Mom, Grandmother and Friend, passed away September 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her daughter Dawn Dillon. Survived by her sons Lyle Dillon and Jason Gonzazles; daughters Carolee Petrillo and Jeanne Dillon; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service, 12 Noon Saturday, October 4, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Boulevard. Please visit the Guestbook...

Allynn Walther

Allynn Walther

Sep 26, 2014

Margaret Allynn Drury Walther died on September 26, 2014 at Life Care Center of Littleton surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at All Souls Catholic Church in Englewood. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, at Horan and McConaty located at 5303 E....

David  Forest Dorn

David Forest Dorn

Sep 25, 2014

David Forest Dorn died September 25th, 2014 at home in Denver, CO after 90 wonderful years. Lovingly known as ""Papa Bear,"" he was surrounded and honored by his immediate family as he departed peacefully. He is survived by his brothers, Dick and John, and his children, Brooks, Forest, and Lisa. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Julieanne,...

Christine  Emily Vigil

Christine Emily Vigil

Sep 25, 2014

Christine Emily Vigil, 60, of Denver. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1st from 5PM-7PM and her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 2nd at 11AM. Both will take place at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Boulevard, Denver. Please share your memories of Christine and condolences with her family by placing your messages in the...

Jack  D Dirksen

Jack D Dirksen

Sep 25, 2014

Jack was born June 9, 1926 and died September 25, 2014. He was the youngest son of Edwin and Gladys Dirksen. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Dirksen, Gwendolyn (Pat) Rodenbaugh, Darrell (Nancie) Dirksen ; grandson, Dillon Rodenbaugh; and great granddaughter, Kailyn Rodenbaugh. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at 3:30 P.M., at Northglenn United...

John  Joseph Bomareto

John Joseph Bomareto

Sep 25, 2014

John Joseph Bomareto 93, passed away in his sleep September 25, 2014. Beloved husband of Leona for 72 years; father of Rose(Bill) Persichette, Leo(Lucinda), and Ron(Tami); grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 17; great great-grandfather of 9; and brother of George. Preceded in death by son John, Jr.; 2 grandsons;sister Nellie; and brothers Tony, Rocco, Frank, Alex and Ross. Viewing Wednesday,...

Helen  Ann Cook

Helen Ann Cook

Sep 25, 2014

Helen Cook, 91, passed away September 25, 2014. Beloved mother of Jack, Jr., James (Holly) and Janice Starbuck; grandmother of 11; great grandmother of 3; expectant great grandmother of 1; and aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Frank Cook; children Jeffrey Cook, Judith Smith and Joseph Cook; and her 6 siblings....

Lowell  Andrew Rasmussen

Lowell Andrew Rasmussen

Sep 25, 2014

Lowell Andrew Rasmussen, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014. He was 87. Lowell was born on December 12, 1926, in a snowstorm on a farm near Raub, North Dakota, to Robert and Nora (Amundson) Rasmussen. The family later bought a farm near Drayton, North Dakota. He attended school in a one-room schoolhouse near the family farm....

Lois  Ellen Brockmeier

Lois Ellen Brockmeier

Sep 25, 2014

Lois Ellen Brockmeier, 82, of Lone Tree, Colorado, passed away September 25, 2014. Lois was born June 6, 1932 in Granite City, Illinois to Wallace Clayton Arthur Johnson and Lillian Mary Geil Johnson. Lois was raised in Granite City, Illinois and attended the University of Illinois in Champaign. She met her husband Ed at the University and they were married...

Jeanne  L. Eggleston

Jeanne L. Eggleston

Sep 25, 2014

Jeanne was born on April 13, 1923, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Mable and M.E Peterson. She attended Oak Park-River Forest High School where she met Joe Eggleston who she later wed. After graduation, Jeanne attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Jeanne and Joe married on December 6, 1943, before Joe's military training began which was followed by his deployment...