Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Lorraine  Irene Dire

Lorraine Irene Dire

Jul 10, 2014

Lorraine Irene LaGuardia Dire, 90, passed away July 10, 2014. Born in Denver, Lorraine is survived by her loving husband Michael (""Mike""), her daughter Carla (Bob) Capstick, son Michael (Jenifer), 6 grandchildren, Stephanie (Dave) Brown, Leslie (Jeremy) Rivera, Brian (Jessie) Capstick, Christopher Dire, Patrick (Kay) Dire, and Teresa Dire and 8 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Monday, July 14th,...

Iris  Lavonne Blancett

Iris Lavonne Blancett

Jul 9, 2014

Iris Lavonne Blancett was born in 1932 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the youngest child and only daughter of Floyd and Virginia Ferguson. She was raised on a farm outside of Ponca City and attended the University of Oklahoma where she met and married Kenneth S. Blancett. They lived in Oklahoma, Texas, and Canada before moving to the Denver area in...

Jennie Frances Del Toro

Jennie Frances Del Toro

Jul 9, 2014

Jennie, 79, passed away on July 9, 2014. She would have celebrated her 80th birthday just 23 days later on August 1st. She is survived by her children Cindy (Dod) Reaves and Michael (Cathie) Del Toro; grandchildren, Justin Reaves, Marisa (Terry) Imus, Renee, Rachel and Anthony Del Toro; great granddaughter, Colette Imus; sisters Julia Borrero and Norma Silva; brother Raphael...

Vinton  R. Guy

Vinton R. Guy

Jul 9, 2014

Vinton R. Guy was born on May 16, 1924 in Benkleman, Nebraska, the son of Florence and Leland Guy. He lived in Emmett, Idaho and was educated there. He served six years in the U.S. Army in both Europe and Japan.. He married Sally Gaffney in April of 1949. Vinton retired from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in 1965, after...

Donald  Dale Rippen

Donald Dale Rippen

Jul 9, 2014

Donald Dale Rippen February 26, 1927-July 9, 2014 Preceded in death by wife Margaret. Survived by sister Leora (Norrie) Augustin; sons Ronald (Laurie) & Gary (Sharon); grandchildren Joelle (Matthew)McCarthy, Cerissa (Johann) Wehrle, Alicia (Forbes) Cone, Sean (Christine) Rippen; great-grandchildren Elyssa & Gavin. Memorial Service Monday, 08/04/14, 12:30 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery....

Ron Blonde

Ron Blonde

Jul 9, 2014

Ron Blonde was born in Highland Park, Michigan, April 8, 1953 to Robert Clarence Blonde and Florence (Adams) Blonde. He passed away July 9, 2014 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado at age 61. He is survived by his wife Tara Lynn (Cline) Blonde; his father Robert Clarence Blonde; siblings Kathryn Gillentine and her husband David, Jo Ann Blonde,...

David  S. Maddox

David S. Maddox

Jul 8, 2014

Dave Maddox, of Parker, retired Aurora Fire Dept., passed away July 8, 2014 at the age of 65. He was born January 25, 1949 in Denver, Colorado to Daniel and Marjorie Maddox. Survivors include children Chad (Heather) Maddox and Kimberly (Jeremy) McGrath; grandchildren Chelsea Michaels, Kayleen Maddox, Mason Maddox, Rhowan McGrath, Bergen McGrath; brother Dan (Cindy) Maddox & sister Marcy...

Mark  V. Duggan

Mark V. Duggan

Jul 8, 2014

Mark V. Duggan, 56, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2014. He was a Colorado native that enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, biking and going to baseball games. He was passionate about his family, friends and spiritual life. Preceded in death by his mother Judy (Nichols). He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Deborah; daughters Sarah...

Kitty Hansen

Kitty Hansen

Jul 8, 2014

Kitty Hansen, 97, of Centennial passed away July 8, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 10:30am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard in Denver. Kitty will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please share your memories of Kitty and condolences with her family by signing the...

Denise  Marie Romberg

Denise Marie Romberg

Jul 8, 2014

Denise (Weber) Bryant Romberg September 15, 1966 ~ July 8, 2014 Denise is survived by her husband, David, mother Georgia Weber, sons Josh, Justin, Jason Bryant. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wenesday, July 16, 2014, Ten O'Clock in the Morning, at Saint Jude Catholic Church, 9405 West Florida Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado. Denise will be laid to rest at...

Maurice  A. Larue,  Jr.

Maurice A. Larue, Jr.

Jul 8, 2014

Maurice A. Larue, Jr. worked in the field of aerospace for 45 years, 35 of which were with Martin Marietta at both their Orlando and Denver facilities. He was head of the Human Factors group at both facilities and then as the head of Systems Engineering on various programs at the Denver facility. His most rewarding programs were the Pershing...

Margaret  'Peg' Sloss

Margaret 'Peg' Sloss

Jul 8, 2014

Margaret (Peg) Sloss Peg, 93, of Denver, Colorado passed July 8, 2014. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald. Survived by her daughters, Lynda, Marilyn, and Nancy; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson. Funeral Service, Monday, July 14, 2014, 1:30 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Manuel  A. Serrano

Manuel A. Serrano

Jul 7, 2014

Manuel A. Serrano, 78, of Northglenn died on July 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Josie; children, Glen Serrano, Sharon (Daniel) Garcia, JoAnn (Pete) Vega, Lisa Serrano, Lynn Serrano and Diane Serrano; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 4 sisters. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Agape Hospice, 6041 S. Syracuse Way, Ste: 220, Greenwood Village,...

Mary  Lou Hall

Mary Lou Hall

Jul 7, 2014

Mary Lou Hall is survived by her husband of 52 years, Michael J. Hall, Sr; children Anne Mumey, Michael J. (Meg) Hall, Jr., Stephen Hall; grandchildren Mackenzie Hall, Daniel Hall, David Hall, Brady Hall, Patrick Hall, Peter Hall, Layton Hall and Allison Mumey; siblings Marjo (Ralph) Sauer, Patrick (Tracy) Green, Helen (Ed) Young, Michael (Terri) Green, Steve (Jacki) Green, Frances...

Mark D. Solano, M.D.

Mark D. Solano, M.D.

Jul 7, 2014

Dr. Mark Solano was born to Janet Mills and Juan Solano, Jr. on March 11, 1954. For 28 years, Dr. Solano faithfully and humbly served the community as a healer, counselor, confidant and friend through his vocation to medicine at South Logan Family Practice. He entered eternal life July 7, 2014. Dr. Solano is survived by his mother, Janet; Leah...

Donald  Wayne Olds

Donald Wayne Olds

Jul 6, 2014

Donald Wayne Olds, US Army (Ret), passed away peacefully July 6, 2014 at the age of 82 at St. Andrew's Village where he had resided for the past year. He was born June 29, 1932 to Ellery and Selma (Summers) Olds in Moberly, Missouri. His parents and his two brothers, Robert Olds and Jack Olds, precede Donald in death. He...

Fredrick  Joseph Zook

Fredrick Joseph Zook

Jul 6, 2014

Fredrick Joseph Zook, 82, of Denver. Father of Katie (Matthew Hegge) Zook Hegge & Joe (Jayn) Zook. Grandfather of Zoey Elizabeth Zook. Brother of Jack E. (Mimi) Zook & Frank Zook. Former husband of Donna Lambertz and former brother-in-law of Nancy Zook. Rosary 9:30 AM followed by Mass 10 AM Wednesday, July 16, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 300...

Evelyn  J. Curtin

Evelyn J. Curtin

Jul 6, 2014

Evelyn Joan Curtin, 82, formerly from Denver, Colorado, passed away on July 6, 2014 in Peoria, Arizona. Evelyn was born in Denver, Colorado to Johannes and Mildred Olsen on March 7, 1932. She attended West High School. She married Don Curtin in 1982. She enjoyed Western Music, Bowling, her dogs, her home, and her friends. Evelyn is preceded in death...

Andres  Patrick-Morgan Sena

Andres Patrick-Morgan Sena

Jul 5, 2014

Andres, 4, of Littleton, entered Heaven July 5, 2014. Survived by his parents, Patrick Sena & Valerie Quintana; siblings, Isaac, Noah, & Naomi; grandparents, Johnny & Josie Quintana, Joseph Sena, Sr. & Bertie Wratislaw; and great grandparents, Julio & Mary Quinonez & Helen Wratislaw; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and extended family. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 16,...

Kenneth Schultz

Kenneth Schultz

Jul 5, 2014

Ken Schultz, 80, of Denver. Loving husband of Joan. Father of Tom (Lisa), Carol (Leigh) Max & Marie (Tom) Kulick. Grandfather of 7. Great-Grandfather of 3. Memorial Vigil Service Saturday, 2pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Services to conclude at the chapel. Donations suggested to the Salvation Army.