Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mary  K. Kovacs

Mary K. Kovacs

Jun 5, 2014

Mary K. Kovacs, 73, of Denver, CO died June 5th, 2014. Mary Kovacs, daughter of Walton and Kathryn Neel, passed away on June 5th at Avamere Transitional Care and Rehabilitation after a brief illness and fall. She would have been 74 years old on June 29th. Mary worked as a secretary and did office work in various types of businesses...

Jane  E. Chaffin

Jane E. Chaffin

Jun 5, 2014

Jane Chaffin age 86 passed away June 5, 2014. She was Born January 2, 1928 in Platteville Colorado to Nora Sibley (Noles) and Edward Canby Sibley. Jane is survived by Mark Stanley Chaffin & Charlotte Chaffin (Esquibel) her grandsons Michael S and Kristina Chaffin (McOmie) great granddaughters Sydney Ella Chaffin, and Brooke Hope Chaffin. James J Chaffin, Fiancé Heather Humphrey....

Timothy  ""Doc"" Briscoe

Timothy ""Doc"" Briscoe

Jun 5, 2014

Timothy Paul ""Doc"" Briscoe of Denver. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Joyce Briscoe. Beloved husband of Connie Whitten. Brother of Mary (Joseph) Briscoe Mengel, Thomas (Anne) Briscoe, Colleen Yirsa & Karen (Jack) Fasullo. Son-in-law of Marge Whitten. Brother-in-law of Bill (Jodi) Whitten, Nancy (Dan) Bauer & Patti (Mike) Leise. Loving uncle of numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation...

Robert  N. Morrison

Robert N. Morrison

Jun 5, 2014

Robert N. Morrison, 75, passed away June 5 at home with family beside him. He was born in Detroit, MI August 17, 1938. Bob moved to Denver in 1969 to pursue his love of skiing. Survived by wife Roberta; children Tod, Holly, Richard; step-children Teresa & Cindy; granddaughters Skye & Sarah. Celebration of Life Wednesday, June 11, 2:00 PM, Horan...

John  Joe Roybal

John Joe Roybal

Jun 4, 2014

John J. Roybal, 93, of Denver, CO, passed away on June 4. Known for his witty comments and the sparkle in his eye, John was the beloved husband of Beatrice (Dominguez); father of John (Paul), Ron (Diane), and Mike (Toni); grandfather of Colin (Mike), Alexandra (Zeshan), Kirstin, Kelsey, and Mallory Bettag (Brad). Survived by brother Ernest. Sisters Margaret (Pacheco), Nadine...

Aubrey  ""Bud"" Parker

Aubrey ""Bud"" Parker

Jun 4, 2014

Aubrey ""Bud"" Parker was born on August 13, 1922 in Quay, Oklahoma to Anna Louise (Welton) Parker and William ""Farl"" Parker. He was the middle child in the family. He had an older brother, Ronald, who preceded him in death in the late 1980's. He is survived by his younger sister, Lucille Peverley, of Midland, Texas. Aubrey always preferred the...

Margaret  Mary Caruso

Margaret Mary Caruso

Jun 3, 2014

Margaret Mary Caruso was born in Edgewater, Colorado on March 7, 1921 to Rudolph and Anna (Schmidt) Verdieck and passed away June 3, 2014 at age 93. She is survived by her son Peter (Irene) Caruso of Galesburg, Illinois and her daughter Carol Greenfield (Jack Monturi) of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Also surviving are sisters Ruth Port and Dorothy Campbell, grandchildren...

Jack  Olton Grimsley

Jack Olton Grimsley

Jun 3, 2014

Jack Grimsley was 89 years at his death. He worked and retired from the Bureau of Reclamation after 35 years of Meritorious Service. He was a member of ASCE (American society of Civil Engineers) and after retirement he worked as a consultant. Jack traveled to China, Egypt and Ecuador. He enjoyed travel and had been in all 50 states and...

Katie  Gillett Wigham

Katie Gillett Wigham

Jun 3, 2014

Katie Gillett Wigham was born at home June 23, 1923 in the Willwood farming area south of Powell, Wyoming. She was the seventh child of Herbert E. and Retta H. Gillett who had moved their family by emigrant train from Hamilton, Missouri to homestead near Powell in 1918. Her brothers were Lyle, Clarence, Elgin, Ralph, Louis, Lee, infant Allen Burdette,...

Ronald  James Coffin

Ronald James Coffin

Jun 3, 2014

Ron, 67, passed away at home June 3, 2014. Wonderful and adored husband of Dixie for 30 years; loving father of Gary Guinn (Chantil) and Amy (Hank) Pramov; proud ""Papa"" of Geordian Garrett, Bryson Guinn, Carson Pramov and Jackson Pramov; and devoted brother of Richard (Sue) Coffin and Rebecca (Jeff) Mikkelsen. He was preceded in death by his parents George...

James A. ""Add"" Adams

James A. ""Add"" Adams

Jun 2, 2014

James A.""Add"" Adams of Denver, passed away June 2, 2014. Loving father of Lin Adams Carlson (Steve) and Jim Adams (Julie), and loving grandfather of Maddie & Britt Adams. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Aggie. Proud American and Veteran of the United States Navy and World War II. Memorial Service is Thursday, June 12 at...

Frances  R. Hancock

Frances R. Hancock

Jun 2, 2014

Frances, 85, of Denver, Colorado passed June 2, 2014, with her family at her side. Frances was born in Trinidad, Colorado on June 19, 1928. She married Edgar (Ed) Hancock on January 16, 1949 and they settled in Denver shortly after. Frances worked for Mountain Bell as a Telephone Operator for over 30 years. Frances' family and spending time with...

James  Carl Hall

James Carl Hall

Jun 1, 2014

Brigadier General James C. Hall, USAF Ret., passed away June 1, 2014 at the age of 88. He was born April 14, 1926 to Harry and Mary Hall in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Georgann Hall, son James ""Eagle"" Hall, Jr. and daughter Jennifer (Luke) Ingerman. The family will receive friends on Thursday June 5, 2014 beginning...

John  Joseph Murphy

John Joseph Murphy

Jun 1, 2014

Passed away June 1, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents Leo and Helen Perry Murphy; uncle and aunt James C. and Sybil Perry. Survived by his cousins James B. Perry, Nancy C. Madden, Suzanna P. Locke, Perie Longo, Jerome ""Jerry"" Perry. John was a life long resident of Denver, graduate of Regis High School and Regis College. He also...

JoAnn Cromwell

JoAnn Cromwell

May 31, 2014

JoAnn Marie Cromwell, 75, of Denver died on May 31, 2014. Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her children, Kevin (Bobbie) Cromwell and Kelli (Rob Fisher) Peterson; grandchildren, Alex (Heather) Cromwell, Chris Cromwell, Justin Denette, Jordan Denette, Cody Fisher; great grandson, Benjamin Cromwell; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers. Her husband, Donald, preceded her in death. Visitation,...

Bruce  A. Behringer

Bruce A. Behringer

May 31, 2014

Bruce A. Behringer, 57, passed away May 31, 2014. He was born June 14, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Elizabeth and Edward Behringer. Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Shirlee; daughters, Laura and Julia; son, Robert (Jessica); two grandsons, Nathanial and Harry Mellon, and a granddaughter, Katie Celest, all from Colorado. He is also survived by his brother, Richard...

Amritpal  Singh Dhillon

Amritpal Singh Dhillon

May 31, 2014

Our Pilot Amritpal Singh Dhillon has found peace in the celestial skies. His loved ones: Brother Gurdeep Singh; Mother Sandeep Kaur; Father Jaswinder Singh Dhillon celebrate the adventurous life, the unconditional love for all, and the never-ending happiness of their beloved Amritpal. He will continue to be a role model for young and old alike as they follow in his...

Robert  Ellsworth McBride

Robert Ellsworth McBride

May 30, 2014

Robert Ellsworth McBride, 87, of Centennial passed away peacefully on May 30, 2014. Robert was born in Ridgely, MD, and lived in the East Coast, and Mid-West, moving to Colorado after his retirement in 1990. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jane Walls, first wife, Helen McBride, second wife, Grace Ann Hardin and daughter-in-law, Ofelia McBride. He...

Margaret  Jill Hopper

Margaret Jill Hopper

May 30, 2014

Margaret Jill Hopper of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away May 30, 2014. Family will hold private services at a later date.

Joel  Anthony Smith

Joel Anthony Smith

May 30, 2014

Joel Anthony Smith, 54, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 30, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 11:00am at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. Please share your memories of Joel and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook.