Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Grace  M. Breffle

Grace M. Breffle

Jul 29, 2015

Grace M. Breffle, 74, passed away July 29, 2015. She was born in 1941 in Trenton, NJ to Richard and Dorothy Potts. Grace is survived by her sister Phyllis (Burt), daughters Susan and Kathy (Jason), grandsons Dustin and Kyle. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerald and brother Richard. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 5,...

Tuan  ""Terry"" Doan

Tuan ""Terry"" Doan

Jul 29, 2015

The gates of heaven open their doors for Tuan ""Terry"" Doan on Wednesday July 29, 2015. Tuan was born in Vietnam on June 24, 1979. He immigrated to the United States in 1993. Tuan lived his life helping others and ultimately became an accomplished nurse working at Kaiser Permanente, and previously Saint Joseph Hospital. Above all, he is a family...

Myron ""Mike"" Jesse Vail

Myron ""Mike"" Jesse Vail

Jul 28, 2015

Myron ""Mike"" Vail passed away July 28, 2015 at the age of 86. He was born December 20, 1928 to Joseph and Hazel Vail in Stoneham, Colorado. His wife, Marion (Cross) Vail, survives. A Memorial Reception will held on Saturday, August 22, 2015 beginning at 11:00 in the morning at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, in Thornton....

John  D. Bagwill

John D. Bagwill

Jul 27, 2015

In Memory of John D. Bagwill January 13, 1948 - July 27, 2015 John D. (Johnny B) Bagwill of Aurora, Colorado, age 67, took one last bike ride to the sky, Monday, July 27, 2015. He was a loving father to Allison Bagwill, and a devoted step-father to Nick and Angela Ezzo. He was loved by his sister, Phyllis Gibson...

Bruce  Alan Levin

Bruce Alan Levin

Jul 27, 2015

Bruce Alan Levin passed away July 27, 2015 at the age of 63. He was born July 20, 1952 to Sidney and Joan Levin in Verona, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Martinez) Levin. A Celebration of Bruce's life will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015 beginning at 1:00 in the afternoon at Harvest Fellowship, 11401...

John Burgio

John Burgio

Jul 26, 2015

John Burgio, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on July 26, 2015. His loved ones are currently composing his obituary and it will be placed here. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue in Aurora, Colorado 80014. Please share your memories of John and...

John  J. Burgio

John J. Burgio

Jul 26, 2015

John J. Burgio, age 71, a resident of Aurora Colorado passed away on July 26, 2015. John was born January 15, 1944 to Nell (Paris) and John Burgio, Sr. John was a resident of Aurora for 23 years. He was married to his beloved wife for 46 years. John was a kind and gentle man who loved God and his...

Carmella  J. LeProwse

Carmella J. LeProwse

Jul 26, 2015

Passed away July 26, 2015. Survived by her son Jack (Sheryl), grandson Brian and granddaughter Sara. Carmella was preceded in death by her husband Jack and son Tim. Rosary, Wednesday, August 5, 7pm, Horan & McConaty Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd., Memorial Mass, Thursday, 10 am, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo St., Denver. Reception to follow. Interment...

Viola  Geraldine Anguiano

Viola Geraldine Anguiano

Jul 26, 2015

Viola G. Anguiano, 80 of Denver; wife of Rudolph Anguiano; mother of Rudy (Linda), Paula (Dave) Dominguez, Steven (Pat), Patricia Gonzales, Peggy (Thomas) Vigil and Daniel (Angela), also survived by 20 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10AM, All Saint's Catholic Church, 2559 South Federal Blvd., Interment Ft. Logan National Cemetery.

Fernanda Collier

Fernanda Collier

Jul 25, 2015

Mrs. Fernanda Collier of Aurora, CO, died Saturday, July 25, 2015. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Daryl D. Collier. She is survived by two daughters Elizabeth Smith and Cathy Collier; son-in-law John Smith; two grandchildren Janelle & Walter; grandchildren-in-law Robert & Jennifer; 6 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. A funeral service will be held...

Herbert Schaffer

Herbert Schaffer

Jul 25, 2015

Herbert Schaffer, age 87, passed away July 25, 2015. Herb was born January 5, 1928, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Harry Joseph Schaffer and Sonja (Sarah) Leshner. He is survived by his wife Miriam Wilson, son, Brett Schaffer and daughter Tamara Shannon. Herb served in the United States Army, worked as a Labor Economist for the United States Government and volunteered at...

Marilyn  Margaret Wilson

Marilyn Margaret Wilson

Jul 25, 2015

Marilyn Wilson passed to Heaven July 25 peacefully at home. She was born, raised and married in Iowa. Years of moving for new adventure brought her to Colorado. She worked as a Medical Assistant for 40+ years. She loved caring for others . The following years she began a journey with Alzheimers. Despite this disease she was always happy, smiling,...

Marie  De Leon

Marie De Leon

Jul 25, 2015

Marie De Leon of Arvada, Colorado passed away on July 25, 2015. Marie was born in McAllen, Texas to Gumesindo Salinas and his wife Adela Duran. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernie; daughter, Linda De Leon; and son, Noe De Leon. Survived by her children, Ernie ""Blu"" Bluejay and his wife Gerri; Clare and her husband Leonard Padilla; Betty...

Robert  Albert Storjohann

Robert Albert Storjohann

Jul 25, 2015

Robert Albert Storjohann was born in Davenport, IA on July 29, 1936. On July 25, 2015, he passed away in his sleep with his wife, Virginia, the love of his life, holding him close. Bob was kind, strong, generous and tender hearted. He was a loving father to his children and their spouses, as well as many others who claimed...

Yola  R. Martin

Yola R. Martin

Jul 25, 2015

Yola Martin, 74, passed away July 25, 2015. She was born March 16, 1941, in Huron, South Dakota to Pauline and George Thompson. Yola is survived by daughters, Christie (Jeff), Cindie, Four grandchildren, Jason, Brittany, Megan, and Wyatt, Sister, Claudette, and Brother, Tommy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Martin. They were married for 49 wonderful years....

Karen  Jo Gardner

Karen Jo Gardner

Jul 24, 2015

The world lost a good and substantial person with an electric smile on July 24, 2015. Karen died peacefully surrounded by family after a long struggle with cancer. Karen was born on July 29, 1958 and was the youngest of three children. She lived her entire life in Colorado, growing up in the Denver Metro area and graduating from the...

Helen Geleynse Likkel Barrent

Helen Geleynse Likkel Barrent

Jul 24, 2015

Helen lived 10 days after celebrating her 90th birthday. She was the devoted wife of Earl, the beloved Mother of Ilene (Don) Schneider, Eldon (Helen) Likkel, Douglas (Acqunetta) Likkel, the Step-Mother of Gary Barrent and a loving Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. After a private burial, her Memorial Service will be Saturday, August 8, 2015, 1 PM at Horan & McConaty Family...

James ""Jimmy"" H. Case

James ""Jimmy"" H. Case

Jul 24, 2015

James ""Jimmy"" H. Case passed away on July 24, 2015 in Westminster, Colorado. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on July 17, 1928 to Nina Mae Frady and and William Henry Case. In 1946, Jimmy enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he was awarded the Victory Medal. He then served in the U.S. Air Force where he was awarded...

Eleonora Ehret

Eleonora Ehret

Jul 24, 2015

Eleonora was born to Deonilla and Johannes Schmidt in Malcoci, Romania, the second child of two sisters and three brothers. Preceded in death by her husband Stefan, grandchildren Dorothy and Tony, sister Maria and two brothers Rochus and Emanuel. She is survived by her children Jakob (Litwina), Juliana (Michael), John, Herman (Barbara) and Maria; grandchildren Margie, Linda, Terry, Steve, Cathy,...

Christopher  Mark Kiryluk

Christopher Mark Kiryluk

Jul 24, 2015

Chris Kiryluk attended and graduated from George Washington High School and Westwood Technical College in Denver Colorado. Chris also attended the Denver School for the Arts. After trying skiing he turned to snowboarding and became an avid climber and camper. He recently completed 19 ""14ers"" in Colorado. The enjoyment and spiritual awareness he experienced showed in the photos he took...