Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dorathy  Marie Jordahl

Dorathy Marie Jordahl

Mar 30, 2014

Dorathy was born to Elmer and Helen Anderson in Worthington, Minnesota, the third of four children. Her older sister, Aileen, chose her name. Her father died when Dorathy was five years old but was always well cared for by her two older sisters. By all accounts Dorathy had a fun life growing up in Worthington. In the mid 1950's, after...

Robert  Hitchcock Barnard

Robert Hitchcock Barnard

Mar 29, 2014

Robert H. ""Bob"" Barnard of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away at the age of 59 on March 29, 2014 after a valiant battle with cancer. Bob was born on February 18, 1955 in Denver, Colorado to Duane and Leahbeth Barnard. Bob grew up on a cattle ranch near Granby, Colorado where he attended grade school before the family moved to...

Nick Fotinos

Nick Fotinos

Mar 29, 2014

Nick Fotinos, Age 84, passed away on March 29, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Angelo Fotinos and Vasil George Fotinos; and his wife, Pauliann (Hulkovich) Fotinos. Nick is survived by his children Timothy Paul Fotinos, Charissa Fotinos and her partner Rebecca Hutcheson, Christopher Fotinos, Meletios James Fotinos and his wife Diane; his grandchildren Nikolas James Fotinos...

Betty  Jean Merritt

Betty Jean Merritt

Mar 29, 2014

Betty Jean Merritt was born in Freedom, Pennsylvania October 20, 1930 to Robert Houston Painter and Tressie Katherine (Myers) Painter, and passed away at her home in Denver, Colorado on March 29, 2014 at age 83. She was preceded in death by her husband William Thomas Merritt in May of 2005. Betty is survived by her children; Linda J. (Victor)...

Steven Marrone

Steven Marrone

Mar 29, 2014

Born into this life September 11, 1949 in Denver and entered into eternal life on March 29, 2014. Steven is preceded in death by his father, Gene Marrone. Loving husband and soulmate of Sandra Marrone; son of Antoinette; brother of Kenneth (Jackie) and Stanley (Donna); father of Randy (Michelle), Ricky, KoKo (Adam), and Preston (Robin); six grandchildren; and many nieces...

Frank Sparacino

Frank Sparacino

Mar 29, 2014

Frank Sparacino, 84, of Lakewood died on March 29, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Florence; children, Diane (Greg) Staff, Denise (Frank) Evancich, and Karen Sparacino; 4 grandchildren; 1 expected great grandchild; and sisters, Rose Quaratino and Carol (Tom) Figliolino. Visitation, Sunday, 3-5pm; Rosary 5pm, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass, Monday,...

Millie Haberman

Millie Haberman

Mar 29, 2014

Born in Denver, Colorado to Ella and Gottfried Mueller along with brothers Donald, Dennis, Delbert, Dale, and sisters Marge, Maryln, Maxine, Marcie, and Marlene. She is survived by her wonderful husband Karl and two children Tina and Todd along with spouses, stepchildren and several grandchildren. Millie's love for people extended far and wide. Always thinking of others helping, caring, giving...

Joseph  Raymond Pearce

Joseph Raymond Pearce

Mar 29, 2014

Joseph Raymond Pearce, 86, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at his home and in the loving presence of family. Joe was born in Boulder, Colorado on October 11, 1927, and was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. Joe was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean to whom he...

Kenneth Beasley,  Jr.

Kenneth Beasley, Jr.

Mar 28, 2014

Kenneth C. Beasley Jr., 70, a resident of Denver, passed away on March 28, 2014 at Porter Hospice. He was a Vietnam veteran in the U.S. Army. Retired from RTD. Much loved brother and uncle. Kenneth is preceded in death by parents Kenneth C. and Helen M. Beasley; brother James R. Beasley and sister Norma J. Beasley. Survivors include Joan...

David  Richard Schell

David Richard Schell

Mar 28, 2014

David Richard Schell passed away March 28, 2014 at the age of 53. He was born November 22, 1960 to Albert and Louise (Sonne) Schell in Denver, Colorado. Survivors include wife Kristine (Goff) Schell; children Rick Schell, Randy Schell and Scott Schell; grandchildren Henry, Emmett & Cora Schell; parents Albert & Louise Schell; brother Ken Schell; sister Nancy Carr; many...

Jessica  Dawn Haynie

Jessica Dawn Haynie

Mar 27, 2014

Jessica Dawn Haynie passed away March 27, 2014 at the age of 27. She was born January 12, 1987 to Richard and Christa Creach in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Survivors include her husband Lawarence Haynie; her children Madisyn and Logyn; step-daughter Jayde; parents Richard and Christa Creach; brother Chris Creach and his wife Erika; nephew Blake Creach. A Celebration of Life...

Peter Latham

Peter Latham

Mar 27, 2014

It's with a heavy heart and great sadness we share the news of Peter (Pete) Latham's passing. Pete passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 27th. His was a life well lived. He was born February 20, 1941 to Catherine (Jane) nee Bayer and Harry (Duke) Latham nee Bowie in Washington D.C. Survivors include his wife of 52-years...

Edward  Joseph Parucki

Edward Joseph Parucki

Mar 27, 2014

Edward Joseph Parucki, 100, of Littleton died on March 27, 2014. He is survived by his children, David (Susan) Parucki, John (Kay) Parucki, Karen (Michael) Falk and Dawn (David) Conwell; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. His wife, Alice, grandson, Eric, and 6 siblings preceded him in death. Visitation, Monday, 4-7pm; Rosary, Tuesday, 7pm, both at Horan & McConaty Family...

Betty Horrigan

Betty Horrigan

Mar 27, 2014

Betty Horrigan, 86, of Wheat Ridge. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Horrigan & twin brother Joe Sanzolone. Mother of Diane (Gary) Doane, Gary Horrigan, Patti Ready & Mark (Karen) Horrigan. Grandmother of Pam, Dave, Chris, Alyssa, McKenzie. Great-Grandmother of Vanessa, Sydney, Jake, Kyle, Liam, C.J., & Noah. Sister of Edna Canino & Frank (Lu) Sanzolone. Sister-in-law of Loretta...

Debbie DeGolier

Debbie DeGolier

Mar 27, 2014

Debbie DeGolier was born March 1, 1955, to Charles & Marilyn Miller of Loveland and grew up with two sisters, Terri Walter and Liz Kochis. She graduated from Loveland HS 1973 and the College of St Mary's in Omaha 1978. While there, she met and married Steve DeGolier, May 27, 1977. Together they raised two daughters, Beka and Emily. Beka...

Christopher  Williams McGee

Christopher Williams McGee

Mar 27, 2014

Christopher Williams McGee, 66, passed away March 27, 2014, in Denver, Colorado. Chris was born March 12, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Robert Leon and Ann Cottrell McGee. Chris is survived by his two brothers, Robert Leon McGee, Jr. and Michael McGee. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Funeral service for Chris will be held...

Doris  C. Matuszak

Doris C. Matuszak

Mar 27, 2014

Doris C. Matuszak, 90, passed away in Centennial, Colorado. Beloved mother of Karen Baczkowski of Centennial, Colorado, and Gail Fletcher and her husband Loren of Westminster, Colorado, and Peter Matuszak of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Stephen F. Matuszak in 1992. Doris' interest in nursing began with her desire to become an airline...

Shirley  Ann Dotson

Shirley Ann Dotson

Mar 27, 2014

Shirley Ann Dotson, 78, passed from this life on March 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Dale Dotson. Survivors include her children, Dennis R. Dotson, David A. (Michelle) Dotson, Carrie L. Dotson (Allan Heim), and Joe D. (Meredith) Dotson, grandchildren Denise Netherland, Jesse Dotson, Dusty W. Dotson, Melissa L. Rooney, Samantha J. Dotson, Nicole R....

Edward  M. Rappel

Edward M. Rappel

Mar 27, 2014

Ed, 85, passed away March 27, 2014. Beloved father of Ruth Ramey, Kay Rappel, Mary (Carl) Marcum and Cheryl (John) Stoeppel; grandfather of: Tina, Melissa ""Missy"", Shane, Terry, Brandon, Norma, Eddie, Steven, Kyle and Kevin. Ed is also survived by numerous great grandchildren; and sister Agnes Shimek. Ed's family will receive guests Thursday, April 3, 6-8 PM; Funeral Service Friday,...

Youa  Pao Xiong

Youa Pao Xiong

Mar 26, 2014

Colonel Youa Pao Xiong, a lifelong leader and servant to his Hmong community and family, passed away in his home on March 26, 2014. Youa Pao Xiong was born on July 16th, 1930, in Ham Kher, Laos. He dedicated his life to democratic ideals and education. He served as Colonel 5 Star in the secret war in Laos for the...