Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Theresa  Marie Myers

Theresa Marie Myers

Dec 4, 2014

Theresa Marie Myers passed on December 4, 2014. in Lakewood, Colorado. She is survived by her parents; Ray and Lorraine Muniz, husband; David Myers, children; Sarah Myers and Dale Myers, siblings; Michelle (Richard) Escobedo, Tito (Michelle) Muniz, father; Gilbert Cruz. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, 12/9 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth...

Fred  Rodgers Hobbs

Fred Rodgers Hobbs

Dec 4, 2014

Fred Rodgers Hobbs, broadcaster, public relations executive and educator, was born April 21, 1932 in Denver. He graduated from the University of Colorado School of Journalism and Mass Communication with a B.A. degree in 1954. Hobbs began his broadcasting career as a teenage student disc jockey on KFEL-FM in Denver (the first FM radio station in the city) in 1948....

Gwendolyn  Louise Watkins

Gwendolyn Louise Watkins

Dec 4, 2014

Gwen, 71, passed away on December 6, 2014. She is survived by her husband Herb, son Charles, daughters Anne and Kelli, grandchildren Marcus, Austin, Jordon, Taylor, Dante, Thomas, MacKinzie, and Jacob, and great-granddaughter Layla. Gwen was a dedicated mother and mentor and excelled in interior decorating and antiques. Service will be held at Pax Christi Catholic Church at 10 a.m....

Mardell  A. Nimmo

Mardell A. Nimmo

Dec 3, 2014

Mardell A. Nimmo, wife, mother and grandmother, passed away surrounded by her family on December 3, 2014 at Sunrise Senior Living at Pinehurst. She was 89 years old. Mardee's warm smile and welcoming kindness were felt by all she came in touch with. She found great joy in being with family and friends. They fondly remember her wit and light-hearted...

La Verne T. Ramirez

La Verne T. Ramirez

Dec 2, 2014

LaVerne T. Ramirez passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 2, 2014. She is survived by three daughters Brenda (Dwight) Ferrell, Sharon Herrera, Evelyn (Luis) DelRio-Reynoso; sister Mary Bush, brother Alfredo Lujan; 9 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Samuel Ramirez; siblings Bernadette, Tobias, Chuck, Estan, Bernard, Secundino, George, Helen, Eva. Services: Viewing Tuesday, 12/9/2014 1:00-2:00...

Donald  William Hofsess

Donald William Hofsess

Dec 2, 2014

Donald William ""Bill"" Hofsess died peacefully on December 2, 2014. Born August 9, 1925 in El Dorado, Kansas, Bill graduated high school in Manhattan, Kansas before enlisting in the Army, 1943. He served as a 4th Division combat infantryman in Normandy and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service. Bill graduated from Kansas State, then obtained...

Joan  Marie Loughrey

Joan Marie Loughrey

Dec 2, 2014

Joan Marie Loughrey, 58, died peacefully on December 2, 2014 at home with her beloved cat, Emma, by her side. She was born August 7, 1956 in Bermuda at Kindley Air Force Base. She attended Aurora Central High School. Joan loved cross-stitching, puzzles, Starbucks, and most of all - her family. She was preceded in death by her father William...

Velma  N. Starr

Velma N. Starr

Dec 1, 2014

Velma Starr age 91 of Littleton Colorado passed away December 1, 2014 surrounded by her sons. Born to the late Harvey and Audlea Taylor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, loving wife and partner to Frank O. Starr, II for 49 years; Velma was a loving, protective and nurturing mother of six sons. Velma is survived by five sons, Frank III, Jay...

Fred  Curry Foster

Fred Curry Foster

Nov 30, 2014

Evangelist Fred Foster passed away on November 30, 2014 in Lakewood, Colorado. He will be missed by his church family who will have a Celebration of his Life on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 11 AM, Holy Spirit All Denominational Church at North Middle School, 12095 Montview Boulevard, Aurora, Colorado. Please share your memories of Fred and condolences with those...

Lloyd Leger

Lloyd Leger

Nov 30, 2014

Lloyd Leslie Leger, 91, of Denver. Preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Ann; daughter, Leslie Ann Leger & 2 brothers, James Arthur Leger Jr. & Geary Lyle Leger. Father of Cathy (James Edwin) Ormsby & James E. (Jeannine Sawicki) Leger. Grandfather of David Edwin Ormsby & Lynn (Tim S. ) McCaffrey. Great-Grandfather of Izabelle K. McCaffrey & Ethan James...

Norma  Lucille Christensen

Norma Lucille Christensen

Nov 30, 2014

Norma Lucille Christensen of Northglenn, Colorado passed away on November 30, 2014 at the age of 93. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 starting at 6:30 until 8:30 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. A Funeral Service honoring Norma will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 11:00...

Pat Whitcomb

Pat Whitcomb

Nov 30, 2014

Pat Whitcomb, 84, of Broomfield died on November 30, 2014. He was a retired Trailways driver with 2 million safe driving miles. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Erma; children, Daniel (Carla) Whitcomb, Cindi (Phillip) Eberl, Terri (Randy) Kelley, Lori (Christopher) Cowan, and James (Trine) Whitcomb; grandchildren, Connor, Duncan and Darcey Whitcomb; Eric (Erica), Michael, Stephanie Eberl;...

Paul  Gene Ouellette

Paul Gene Ouellette

Nov 30, 2014

Paul Gene Ouellette , 83, of Northglenn Colorado passed away on November 30, 2014. A Public Visitaiton will be held in his honor on December 3, 2014 at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel at 9998 Grant Street, Thronton, Colorado. A Rosary will follow the visitation at seven o'clock in the evening. A Funeral Mass will be held at the...

Bettyjean  Warner Averitt

Bettyjean Warner Averitt

Nov 29, 2014

Bettyjean Warner Averitt b: July 19, 1922 d: Nov. 29, 2014 Bettyjean (BJ) Warner Averitt died in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the age of 92. Born in Hartford, CT, BJ enjoyed a traditional New England girlhood. She graduated from Smith College in Northampton, MA with a degree in Geology and an interest in Archaeology. She joined the U.S....

Jean Richards

Jean Richards

Nov 29, 2014

Longtime resident of Leadville, Colorado. Jean will have a Celebration of Life on Thursday 1:30pm, December 11 located at The Molly Brown Summer House, 2690 South Wadsworth Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Please share your memories of Jean and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.

Connie Jean Ann Rutten

Connie Jean Ann Rutten

Nov 29, 2014

Age 77, passed November 29, 2014. She is survived by her husband Joe of 52 years; children Jack Rutten, Sandy Jo Monroe (Eric), Joe Rutten II (Estrella); grandchildren Erica Jo, Joshua and Cassy Jean Monroe; brother, Larry Peterson (Helen) and sister Sandy Bainbridge. Visitation 7-9 pm on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth...

Donald  Lee Groomer

Donald Lee Groomer

Nov 29, 2014

94 years young, Don lived a full, independent life. His love of family, barbershop music and travel brought him joy. A WWII veteran, he's survived by daughters, Gretchen Nylander (Joe), Patrish Grant (Tom), Gale Eveleth (Doug), Carol Steinsiek (Dirk) and Heidi Groomer (Bruce) who preceded him to heaven. He lost two beloved wives, Helen and Gloria. Other survivors include his...

Betty  C. Whaley

Betty C. Whaley

Nov 29, 2014

Betty C. Whaley Born 11/27/1928; Entered the Church Triumphant November 29, 2014. Mom celebrated her 86th birthday with her children Christie, Mike and Scott and her daughter-in-law Sandy on Thanksgiving Day; that Saturday she went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her husband Wes and her parents Ralph and Elizabeth Smith; surviving are...

Gary  Lee Stone

Gary Lee Stone

Nov 29, 2014

Gary, 73, of Colorado Springs, passed away November 29, 2014 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Born March 16, 1941 in Colorado Springs to Darrell and Maxine Stone. Gary was a successful businessman. During his time here on earth, he rode bulls in the rodeo, served his country in the United States Army, loved and laughed with his family and friends, put...

Jennifer  Anne Garrison

Jennifer Anne Garrison

Nov 28, 2014

Jennifer Garrison, 67, ended her battle with pancreatic cancer on November 28, 2014. Born May 20, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Anne and Ray Garrison, Jennifer was the oldest of four children. She lived in New Jersey as a child until the family relocated to Colorado, where Jennifer would spend most of her life. Though she was here for many...