Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Leigh  W. Emerson

Leigh W. Emerson

Jun 23, 2014

Leigh W. Emerson, 61, of Denver passed away June 23, 2014. Survived by his wife of 27 years Pamela; brother Larry (Gail); sister Laura (Steven); nephew Ryan (April); niece Karen. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 2pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. Please share your memories of Leigh...

Laurel K. ""Jake"" Stafford

Laurel K. ""Jake"" Stafford

Jun 23, 2014

Laurel K. ""Jake"" Stafford passed away June 23, 2014 at the age of 97. He was born February 24, 1917 in Mountain Home, AR to A.J. and Maud (Magee) Stafford. Laurel married Irma Lee Knabe December 20, 1945 in Oklahoma City where they raised their 3 children. From Oklahoma City they relocated to Mountain Home, AR and settled finally in...

Edward  J. Camp

Edward J. Camp

Jun 22, 2014

Edward, 73, of Byers, passed June 22, 2014. Retired Public Safety Officer. Loving husband of Ruth; father of 10 children; grandfather of 25; great grandfather of 12; and brother of 4. A Viewing will take place, Thursday, 6/26 from 4-8 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street in Thornton. Celebration of Life will be held on Friday,...

William H. ""Bill"" Carpenter

William H. ""Bill"" Carpenter

Jun 22, 2014

William H. ""Bill"" Carpenter passed away June 22. He was 86 years old. Bill was born in Denver, CO, attended Denver Public Schools and enlisted as a WWII Navy Corpsman. A grateful recipient of the G.I. Bill, he attended the University of Wisconsin, Marquette University and graduated from the University of Colorado in 1951 where he was a member of...

Joan  C. Welch

Joan C. Welch

Jun 22, 2014

Joan C. Welch, 87 years old, died on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at her home in Denver, Colorado. She was enduringly surrounded by her family. Joan was born September 1926 in Longmont, Colorado to John and Alice Casey. She was the youngest of 4 lovely girls. Joan grew up in Eaton, Colorado, with her sisters - Kathleen Hazard, Clara Lou...

Ara ""AraBeth"" Elizabeth Johnston

Ara ""AraBeth"" Elizabeth Johnston

Jun 22, 2014

Ara Elizabeth ""AraBeth"" Johnston, 82, was welcomed into God's eternal presence on June 22, 2014. Ara was born on 3/16/1932 in Tallahassee, Florida to Annie Royal and Claud Andrews. She graduated Leon High School where she was a member of the Pierian Honor Society, a member of May Court, and was voted by her senior class as having the 'Best...

Marie  Johanna Fielding

Marie Johanna Fielding

Jun 22, 2014

Marie Johanna Fielding, 85, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away June 22, 2014, in Parker, Colorado. She was born December 6, 1928 in Newark, New Jersey to Pieter and Lulu Van Oostendorp. Marie Johanna Fielding, Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend. Marie was the glue that held her family together. She was the director to all who knew her...

Robert  ""Luke"" Mero

Robert ""Luke"" Mero

Jun 21, 2014

Robert ""Luke"" Mero July 20, 1936-June 21, 2014 An Army veteran and carpenter by trade, Bob was a master craftsman who could do wonders with a few tools and a block of wood. Affectionately known as ""Red Dog Bob"" on Colorado sports radio, he was passionate about horse racing and all Colorado sports teams, especially the Denver Broncos. He loved...

Kathleen  Caroline Brown

Kathleen Caroline Brown

Jun 21, 2014

Kathleen Caroline Liedtke Brown, 78, passed away June 21, 2014 in Aurora, Colorado. She was born September 11, 1935 in Avon, Minnesota to Edward and Helen Czeczok. Kathleen loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a prayer warrior who's mission in life was to spread God's word and love to every life she touched. Family meant the world...

Adam  Lee Moody

Adam Lee Moody

Jun 20, 2014

Adam Lee Moody, 21, of Frederick. Colorado passed away on June 20, 2014. Adam is survived by his parents Lee and Joan Moody; sisters Linda (Justin) Hamilton and Kelli Moody; niece Serenity Rose; grandparents Jeanne Moody, Edward Weigand and Jacqueline Weigand and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 25, at 1:00 PM...

David  Thompson Deming

David Thompson Deming

Jun 20, 2014

David, 77, of St. George, UT passed away on June 20, 2014 surrounded by loving family in his home. He was born January 3, 1937 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Herschel Parr Deming and Margaret Adair Thompson. Raised in Marion County, Indiana, the family later moved to Denver. David attended Colorado State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Jack  Elder Sherry,  Jr.

Jack Elder Sherry, Jr.

Jun 20, 2014

Jack Sherry, 66, of Denver. Preceded in death by his father, Jack Sr. Loving husband of Genevieve. Son of Ruth. Brother of Greg (Beth) & Tom (Kim). Nephew of Bonnie Lorenz. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & devoted friend, Danny Boy. Vigil Service Friday, 11am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Interment Mt. Olivet...

Betty Rockwell

Betty Rockwell

Jun 20, 2014

Betty Rockwell, 89, of Denver passed away June 20, 2014 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband Nor. Survived by her sons Robert (Mary Lynn), Ken (Maureen), Scott (Jean); six grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 11 am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver....

Charles  E. Padilla

Charles E. Padilla

Jun 19, 2014

Charlie, 71, of Denver, Colorado passed June 19, 2014. He was born in Sterling, Colorado. Charlie may be best known as a Car Enthusiast, Outdoorsman, Sports Fan, RTD driver/instructor, Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant Process Specialist/Chemical Operator and Owner/Operator Capri Barber Shop. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy; children, Charles, Jr. ""Chip"" (Rene), Max, Felicia (Johnathon) Evans; grandchildren,...

Charles  ""Mike"" Murphy

Charles ""Mike"" Murphy

Jun 19, 2014

He is survived by his wife Diana, Son Erin (Julie)Murphy, daughter Heather (Brien) Heavin, and four grandchildren. Services will be held July 11 at 10 am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Friends of Retired Greyhounds

Betty Brown

Betty Brown

Jun 19, 2014

Our beloved ""Dixie Chick,"" Betty will be sorely missed by her husband Stan, five children, two sisters, two daughters-in-law, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as those who knew this wonderful lady. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 2:00-4:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial. Following the visitation...

Kathleen O'Fallon

Kathleen O'Fallon

Jun 18, 2014

Kathleen Ryan O'Fallon (Kathy), 84, of Denver was born in Kansas City. Died June 18, 2014. Wife of Marty; mother of Molly, Martin J. (Gayla), Peter (Alison), and Ann (Ken Clark). Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, Wonderful mother and wife, loving friend to all. Teacher in Denver Public Schools for 20 years....

John  A. Wegman

John A. Wegman

Jun 18, 2014

John A. Wegman, 57 of Aurora, passed away on June 18, 2014. John is survived by his wife, Deanna; children Chris (Kristen) and Becky, and grandchild Noah. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014, 11:00 AM, Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, CO 80122. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Porter...

Elizabeth  Ann Robles

Elizabeth Ann Robles

Jun 18, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Robles, ""Betty"", passed away June 18, 2014 at the age of 84. She was born January 10, 1930 to Ferdinand and Ernestine Wolf in Kansas City, Missouri. Survivors include her husband Robert, children Debra (David) Cuneo, Mary Beth (Tom McDowell) Stellish, Stephen (Lisa) Robles, Margaret (Tom) Carmichael, Stephanie (Danny) Dreiling and David (Marcy) Robles; grandchildren Jeremiah (Andrea) Stellish,...

Sallie  W. Botarelli

Sallie W. Botarelli

Jun 17, 2014

Sallie, 70, of Northglenn, Colorado passed with her family at her side June 17, 2014. Sallie is survived by her brother, Jimmy John Weidner; children, David (Sandra) Botarelli, Heather (Paul) Botarelli McGarry, Mark Botarelli, Susan Botarelli, and Lisa Botarelli; grandchildren, Ethan, Sofia, and Giada Botarelli and Evelyn McGarry. She loved her family dearly. Sallie was a dedicated volunteer, serving at...