Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Cletus ""Clete"" Kaup
Apr 5, 2013
Cletus ""Clete"" Kaup, 88 of Denver. Husband of Marcella ""Sally"" Kaup; Father of Dr. Bruce (Toby Gordon), Neil (Dr. Deborah Coleman), Paula (Kent) Knutson and Dale (Shelley); Also survived by 5 grandsons Jake, Brett, Sam, Drew and Nate Kaup. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters and brothers Gertrude Meister, Imelda Kaminski, Raymond, Adrian, William, Charles and Kenelm Kaup. Visitation...
Cynthia Gay Bacquet
Apr 5, 2013
Cynthia (Cindi) Bacquet passed away on April 5, 2013 in Morrison, Colorado. Cynthia Gay Warren was born on September 21, 1930 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She was born to Kathryn Jane Johnson and Wallace Joseph (Joe) Warren. In her early childhood, she lived with her dad and stepmother, Helen, in Benton Harbor. Her favorite subjects in school were singing and...
Jack Lloyd Shafer
Apr 5, 2013
Jack L. Shafer was born October 19, 1936, and passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2013, while on vacation. He is survived by his wife and travel companion of 10 years, Eleanor (Bonney) Shafer; his children Cheryl Gibson and her husband Scott, Jack B. Shafer, Sheila McMillin; his grandchildren Sam and Keyven Gibson, Marc and Nick Shafer, Megan, Mallory and...
Pasquale Massimino
Apr 4, 2013
Pasquale Massimino was born March 3, 1929 in Naples, Italy and passed away April 4, 2013 at Collier Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge. Mr. Massimino is survived by his wife Antoinette P. (Martelli) Massimino, brother Lorenzo Massimino and wife Teresa of Italy, loving nieces and nephews and family friends. Pasquale was preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo and Pasqualina...
Brian Joseph Hilliard
Apr 4, 2013
Brian Hilliard, 36, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Westminster, CO. Brian was born October 15, 1976 in Rochester, PA. He is survived by his son Logan Hilliard, age 9; parents Mike and Janet Hilliard, Arvada, CO.; brothers Michael Hilliard, Westminster, CO., Shawn Hilliard, Rochester PA., David Hilliard, Arvada, CO., sister Elena Hilliard, Arvada, CO, cousin/brother Josh Leonard, Hoboken, NJ.;...

Harl Buchanan
Apr 4, 2013
Harl (Buck) Buchanan, passed away on April 4, 2013. Survived by wife, Almeta; children, Jim, Kathy, Melanie; 8 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 11 A.M. at St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 West Belleview Avenue, Littleton, Colorado. The Interment will follow the Memorial Service and Reception at 2:15pm at Ft....
Mae ""Smitty"" Selby
Apr 3, 2013
Mae ""Smitty"" Selby March 14, 1916-April 3, 2013 She is survived by her sons Kennan (Cheryl) Selby of Lakewood, CO and Brian (Bonnie) Selby of Superior, CO; granddaughters, Brooke (11), Amanda (9), Ryleigh (9), Sydney (9), McKenna (9); brother William Smith of Ft. Worth, TX. Preceded in death by husband Donald B.; twin brother Samuel R. Smith; brothers J.F. Smith,...

George Nishimura
Apr 3, 2013
George Nishimura, 99, of Westminster, Colorado passed away April 3, 2013. Preceded in death by his wife Mitsuye and son Clifford. Survived by his children Stan, Roger (Laura), Georgia (Michael); grandsons Aero (Molly) and Beau; and longtime companion Kiyo. Memorial contributions may be made to: Simpson Methodist Church 6001 Wolff Street Arvada, CO 80003 Please share your memories of George...
Donald P. Kneifl
Apr 3, 2013
Donald P. Kneifl, 92, of Broomfield passed away on April 3, 2013. He is preceded in death by 3 brothers. Loving husband of Dona B. Kneifl. Father of Donald C., JoAnn (Steve) Bennett & Jim P. (Glenda). Grandfather of 6. Great-Grandfather of 7. Brother of Yvonne Becker. Visitation Friday, April 5, 2013, 6pm-8pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West...

Elinor L. Getz
Apr 3, 2013
Elinor L. Getz, 83, of Northglenn, went to the Lord on April 3, 2013. She is survived by husband, Marvin; children, Kathleen (Jerome) Stevens, Carol (William) Wright, Diane (Daniel) Brotzman, Steven (Mary) Shearon, Jeffrey (Susan) Shearon; brothers, Edwin (Barbara) Brailey, Eugene (Bonnie) Brailey, Everett (Gena) Brailey; sister, Elaine Brown; grandchildren, Scott & Jessica; & several nieces & nephews; step-children, step-grandchildren...
John Patrick Ramirez
Apr 3, 2013
John Patrick Ramirez, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on April 3, 2013. Retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Major. Survived by his wife Kathleen; his children Shaun (Lisa), Terrance (Susan), Ann; grandchildren Emily and Garrett. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Horan & McConaty, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue,...
Amy Catheryn Gonzales
Apr 2, 2013
Amy Catheryn Gonzales passed away peacefully on April 2, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father John F. Gonzales, 10/04/2011. Amy lived at Marycrest Assisted Living in Denver and leaves behind many friends. Amy was developmentally disabled, but made every moment of her life count. She was a Special Olympian, Artist; she loved hot pink and purple, music,...

Marguerite Anne Steele
Apr 2, 2013
Marguerite (Moo) McNamara Steele, of Centennial, Colorado, entered eternal life on April 2, 2013, with her family near her side. Wife of the late Philip J. Steele; mother of Rev. Philip G. Steele SJ, Mark (Linda), Craig (Diane), Steve (Lisa), Melissa, Barbara Onorato, Susan (Kevin) Koalenz; sister of Rosemary Zukaitis; grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of one; also aunt and dear...
Robert Warren Jeavons
Apr 2, 2013
Robert (Bob) Jeavons passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Harvard Square in Denver. Bob was born on May 25, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to Norman Jeavons and Mildred Stone. He served in the US Navy at the end of World War II. After the war he completed his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and later earned a...
Michael ""Mike"" Parrett
Apr 2, 2013
Mike Parrett, 51 years of age, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on April 2, 2013. Mike is survived by his wife Patty (Carew) Parrett; his daughters Sarah and Emily; his mother Barbara Guyette; and his siblings Mark, John, and Beth Parrett. A Memorial Service for Mike will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Horan &...
Beverly D. Sudmeier
Apr 1, 2013
Beverly D. Sudmeier was born on October 15, 1921 in Denver, Colorado and passed away on April 1, 2013 in Westminster, Colorado. Preceded in death by her husband, Erwin. Survived by daughter Carol, son Lee, grandsons Cody and Joey and brother Vernor Coombs. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday April 8, 2013, 2:00 PM, at Horan & McConaty...
Steven J. Schmidt
Mar 31, 2013
To a parent, each of their chidlren are special. Our precious son, Steve, was funny, self-effacing, loving and had a heart of gold. Steven James Schmidt went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2013. He was born on September 18, 1970 and resided in Parker, Colorado.
Steve is survived by his wife Julia; parents Mike and Andrea; sister...
Vernon J. Mallinen
Mar 31, 2013
Vernon J. Mallinen passed on Sunday, March 31, 2013. He was born to Erland and Gwendolyn Mallinen on March 27, 1947 in Berkeley , CA, and raised in Oakland. He graduated from Oakland High in 1964. Vernon had a paper route as a youngster and was soon hired by the Oakland Tribune where he held positions in Circulation and Sales...
Carl Bevan Floyd, Sr.
Mar 31, 2013
Carl Floyd, Sr. was born June 15, 1930 and passed away March 31, 2013 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nelda; sons Carl (Charlene) Floyd, Jr. of Centennial, CO, Randy (Sandi) Floyd of Castle Rock, CO and Tony Floyd of Denver, CO; daughters Dana Willams of Aurora, CO and Darci (Greg)...
Anthony F. Petrone
Mar 31, 2013
85, of Littleton. Preceded in death by his loving wife Theresa; Father of Anthony, Jr. (Cindy), Ruthann (Michael), Richard (Sue), Marie (Tom) and Mark (Maria); Poppy of 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 7PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, located at 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80226. A...
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