Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

David Taraba

David Taraba

May 7, 2014

""I've got a story to tell you…"" was often the introduction to something important David would want to share with you. One would suppose his life was one of those stories too. David Earnest Taraba was born to John and Rose Taraba on March 29, 1921, in Ridgway, Missouri. David grew up and lived on the farm until World War...

Christopher  Michael Puls

Christopher Michael Puls

May 7, 2014

Christopher Michael Puls, 34, of Denver passed away May 7, 2014. Beloved son of Robert and Margaret Puls, and brother of Lauren (brother-in-law of Jason Freeman). Survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all. A celebration service of his life will be held on Monday, May 12th, at 11:00 am at...

Orlando  ""Lonnie"" Jaramillo

Orlando ""Lonnie"" Jaramillo

May 7, 2014

Orlando ""Lonnie"" Jaramillo, 60, of Westminster, Colorado passed away on May 7, 2014. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Donna; children Andrea L. Garcia (Lenny G.) Gallegos, Bernadette G. Garcia (Clifford) Clayton, and Lonnie Castrida; grandchildren Andrew Garcia, Samantha Garcia Gallegos, Adam Garcia Clayton, Jesse Garcia, Tristan Garcia, and Abby Garcia; siblings James Jaramillo, Ray Burnam and Claudia Duran. He...

Helen  Louise Koon

Helen Louise Koon

May 7, 2014

Helen L. Koon, 87, passed away peacefully at her Lakewood home surrounded by her family on May 7th. She is survived by her sons, Steve (Hollis) and Brian Koon; granddaughter, Sara; great grandchildren, Noah and Kylie; brother, Mel Fechner; and many nieces and nephews. Her husband, Gordon; parents, Louis and Olga Fechner; and sister, Erma Boyd, preceded her in death....

William ""Pappy""/ ""Bill"" Coone

William ""Pappy""/ ""Bill"" Coone

May 7, 2014

WILLIAM G. ""PAPPY""/""BILL"" COONE Colonel USAF (Ret) b: 12/28/1919 d: 05/07/14 Loving husband of Marilynne (1943 – 1994) and Geneva (""Ginny,"" 1999 – present); respected father of daughters Barb Chambless (Marty) and Kathy Powell and stepson Randy Mark; doting grandfather of 5 grands and 9 greats; beloved friend of many. USAF Pilot in WW-II, Korea, VN. Led first B-52 raid...

Carlene  Janet McGee

Carlene Janet McGee

May 6, 2014

Carlene McGee passed away peacefully on May 6, 2014, at the age of 79 years old. She was born to Flossie Marie Bowles (Himes) and Carl John Himes on February 18, 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She had a sister, Eileen Williams (Himes)(deceased) and brother, Mike Himes. She married the love of her life, Joe McGee April 10, 1955 at...

Kiyo Tsukamoto

Kiyo Tsukamoto

May 6, 2014

Kiyo Tsukamoto, 96 of Westminster; passed away May 6, 2014. She was born in Hood River, Oregon on March 10, 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband George Tsukamoto, daughter Joan Nagata and her life partner George Nishimura. She is survived by her daughter Phyllis Echols and son Russell (Janet) Tsukamoto; grandchildren Scott and Keith Echols, Jeff and...

Jerry  Raymond Maxwell

Jerry Raymond Maxwell

May 6, 2014

Jerry Raymond Maxwell, 67, passed away May 6, 2014 at his home in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 7, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Raymond Lewis and Olive Arbutus Drury Maxwell. In his youth, Jerry moved to Montana where he lived until he was 14. He then moved to Denver with his half-brother Gary...

Jimmie Kinney

Jimmie Kinney

May 5, 2014

Jimmie was proceeded in death by his parents R.Q. and Eula Kinney, as well as his wife of 53 years Martha Kinney. Jimmie is survived by his two sons Stephen and Benjamin. Stephen is married to Donna (Altman) and has two children Katrina and Tiffany. Katrina has two children Travis, and Elaina. Tiffany is married to Tyler Bailey. Benjamin is...

George  Martin Kardaseski

George Martin Kardaseski

May 5, 2014

Survived by wife Wilma W. Kardaseski; sons Martin Kardaseski, John Kardaseski, Michel Kardeseski; daughters Marcia (Bill) Albano, Karen (Larry) Brown, Robin (Jerome) Cawley, Kim (Bob) Conroy; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by daughters Colette Faye & Eva Marie Kardaseski and grandson Timothy Albano. George was a life-time member of the V.F.W., American Legion, DAV and member...

Dorothy Mae Caughill Emerich

Dorothy Mae Caughill Emerich

May 5, 2014

Dorothy Mae Caughill Emerich was born in her parents home in Port Huron, Michigan on May 29, 1929 to the late Melvin and Harriet Bateman Caughill. Dorothy had an older brother, Ray (deceased), and a younger sister, Edith. Dorothy's mother Harriet died when she was a child and her father remarried Jesse Matthews Caughill and Dorothy gained another sister, Betty....

Samuel  F. Carter

Samuel F. Carter

May 5, 2014

Samuel Carter passed away on May 5, 2014. Committal Service will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 1PM. Please share memories of Samuel and condolences with his family by leaving a message in the guestbook below.

Wilford ""Bill"" P. Penny

Wilford ""Bill"" P. Penny

May 5, 2014

Wilford ""Bill"" P. Penny Nov. 5, 1925-May 5, 2014 Survived by wife Malissa; children Malissa Penny-Forsyth(Michael), Elaine Erickson, Teresa Penny, Martha (John)Potter; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Tuesday, 5/13/14, 11:00 AM, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 3096 S. Sheridan Blvd. Interment Ft. Logan Cemetery.

Raul  G. Cuellar

Raul G. Cuellar

May 4, 2014

Raul G. Cuellar passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 4, 2014 at the age of 95. He was born on September 6, 1918 in Lockhart, Texas to Esther Guzman and Antonio Cuellar. Raul proudly served in the army during World War II from June 1942 until January 1946. He participated in the Asian Pacific Theater...

Andrew J. ""Andy"" Amaral

Andrew J. ""Andy"" Amaral

May 4, 2014

May 5, 1942-May 4, 2014 Andrew J. ""Andy"" passed away on Sunday, May 4, in Lakewood, CO. He is survived by his loving wife Mary; daughter Rita (Pete) McConnell, son Clifford. His visitation will be Monday, 6-7:30 PM. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery. In...

James  W. Robinson

James W. Robinson

May 4, 2014

James Welton Robinson, 70, passed away May 4, 2014. Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor on Friday, May 9, 2014, 11 A.M. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel located at 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue (at Parker Road), Aurora, Colorado, 80014. Please share memories of James and condolences with his...

Diane Hinders

Diane Hinders

May 4, 2014

Diane Hinders, 73, went home to be with the Lord May 4, 2014. She was the beloved mother of Dori Rominger and her husband Rob, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Michael and his wife Chris, of Pine, Colorado, and Duane and his wife Claudia, who currently live in Brazil. She was also the proud grandmother to Julia, Thomas, Eliel, Emanuelle, Deborah...

Martin  E. Peerman,  Jr.

Martin E. Peerman, Jr.

May 4, 2014

Martin E. Peerman Jr. (Sonny) of Denver, Colorado passed away peacefully on May 4th 2014. Sonny was born to Martin E. Peerman Sr. and his wife Ruth Peerman on May 3rd, 1934 and was the brother to Shirley Borucki, Joann Bernard, Mary Peerman, Carol Kroonenberg, Nancy Sanchez, Louis Peerman, Sharon Zakrajsek and Robert Peerman. While married to his late wife...

Helen  Beuthin Gallas

Helen Beuthin Gallas

May 4, 2014

Helen was born September 24, 1917. She passed away May 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Edward, and parents Frederick and Clara Benton. She is survived by her daughter Jean (David) Gross, granddaughter Kirsten (Eric) Heerdt, great-grandchildren Elizabeth and Russell Heerdt. Requiem Mass will be held Monday May 12, 11:00 AM, at Saint Michael and...

Cecil  V Morehead

Cecil V Morehead

May 3, 2014

Cecil passed on Saturday May 3, 2014 in Denver, CO. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday May 13, 10:00AM located at Horan and McConaty, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood. Please share your memories of Cecil and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.