Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mar 16, 2013

Bernard ""Bud"" Allison, 80, of Denver, passed away March 16, 2013. Bud was a retiree of the Rocky Mountain News, having worked as a printer from 1965 to 1996. He is survived by his wife Donna, his children Dean, Doug, and Patsy, and grandchildren James, Marie, Aubrey, Jenna, Hazel and Izzy. He was the best husband, father, grandpa, and friend....

Mar 16, 2013

Sarah Louise Rector, born September 24, 1982, passed away March 16 at University Hospital after a brief illness. She was a vibrant, beautiful young woman who will be remembered by her family and wide circle of friends for her resolve and generosity of spirit. Sarah was born in Los Angeles but lived most of her life in Denver. She graduated...

Mar 15, 2013

Erin Nicole Fabiano passed away on March 15, 2013. She is survived by her parents Christopher and Sharon Heck, her son Caeden Fabiano, her brother Adam Heck, her grandparents Richard and Judy Ruble, and Bob and Sandy Heck, and uncles and aunts: Robin and Carl Pteil, Steve and Barbara Ruble, Don and Debbie Ruble, Eileen and Dave Nash, Bobbie and...

Mar 15, 2013

Mar 15, 2013

Phyllis Elaine Horth Nicely passed away on Friday, March 15, at the age of 88. Phyllis is predeceased by her devoted husband of 54 years, Roy B. Nicely. Phyllis is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Teri Nicely-Robbins, her son-in-law, Gregory Robbins, her grandson, Kyle Robbins, all of Highlands Ranch, CO, her sister, Jeannette Sweney, Hurst TX, her niece, Susanne (Doug)...

Mar 14, 2013

James Frederick Tapscott was born July 26, 1941 in New Albany, Indiana the third child of Mary Emaline Imle and Glenn Daniel Tapscott. After moving around the country during the war years, the family settled in Marshall, Illinois, which Jim called ""home"" until a final family move to Denver, Colorado, when Jim was ten. One of six children (four boys...

Mar 14, 2013

James David ""Jim"" Knuesel, 44, of Thornton passed away March 14, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends in Denver, CO. Survived by his parents Dave and Monica Knuesel, his wife Kelly Knuesel, his sons Zach and Dillon, his brothers Don (Jennifer), Rob (Clare), Paul (Lisa), John (Heather), and Matt (Kim), and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends - and...

Mar 14, 2013

Charles W. Kelman, Jr., 66 of Thornton. Passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister Mary Anne Kelman Baranowski; Children Charles ""Troy"" (Dawn) Kelman, Ryan Walter (Andria) Kelman, Jeffery James Hayes, Cain William Kelman and Christopher Lee (Rose) Hayes; Grandchildren Ariel, Cassandra, Jessica, Raquel, Rhees, Fortune, Sierra, Jessanne,...

Mar 14, 2013

Elena Oaks, 89 years of age, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, passed away on March 14, 2013. Elena is preceded in death by her husband Jerald Oaks, her son Lindsay Oaks, and her siblings, all of Argentina, Jose, Gaspar, Adan, Pedro, Juan, Martin, Antonio, Lorenzo, Magdalena, and Paula. She is survived by her daughter Kristi (Mike) Accarrino of Florida, and sister...

Mar 13, 2013

Raquel Melinda (Pacheco) Perea, 43, of Lakewood died March 13, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Chris; sons, Sebastian and Christian; father, Arthur Perea, Sr.; siblings, Michelle Mondragon, Arthur Perea, Jr., and Dawn Perea. Her mother, Emma, preceded her in death. Rosary, will be held Tuesday, March 19, at 7:00pm; Funeral Mass, to be held Wednesday, March 20, at...

Mar 13, 2013

James ""Jay"" Bechtel passed away on March 13, 2013 to conclude a very full 80 years of life, love and laughter. He was surrounded by the love of his wife and daughters when he passed onto Heaven. Jay was born in Kansas City, MO on September 30, 1932. He is survived by his wife, Olivia; Daughters, Lauren (Toby Carroll) Bear...

Mar 13, 2013

Jeremy passed away March 13, 2013 at the age of 39. He survived by his parents Roy and Carrie, sister Emily (Rob) Williams and Joanna, and nephew Cole. Preceded in death by his brothers Adam and Nick. A Visitation will be held on Monday, March 18, 2013 10:00-11:00am with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00am at Horan & McConaty...

Mar 13, 2013

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 10:00am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block west of South Holly Street) Centennial, CO 80122 with a reception to follow. Please share your memories of Paula and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.

Mar 12, 2013

Zeljko ""Z"" Durdic, age 49, passed away March 12, 2013. He is survived by his parents Gavro Djurdjic & Zorka (Lazendic) Djurdjic; Wife, Angela (Miletovic) Durdic; Children, Jelena, Andrea & Matteo and siblings, Tana Djurdjic & Stana Radovic. Services will be held at Horan & McConaty Funeral Service, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Aurora, CO 80014 on Saturday, March 16, 2013...

Mar 12, 2013

Arthur C. DiRito, 87, of Littleton died March 12, 2013. He is survived by his children, Ronald (Janet) DiRito and Debra (Gene) Goble; grandchildren, Stacia (Josh) Hansen and Eric Goble; siblings, Earl (MaryLou) DiRito, Evelyn (Dominic) Moschetti, Richard (Helen) DiRito, and Jeri (Larry) Palen. His wife, Dolores, and siblings, Benny DiRito, Della Bashford, and Bobby DiRito preceded him in death....

Mar 12, 2013

Esther Noble, age 93, of Highlands Ranch. Mother of Mike Donahue, Brian (Cindy) Noble, Sharon (Harry) Faircloth. Grandmother of Ryan Donahue, Jennifer (Bob Gerhard) Donahue, Leslie Willeford, Beth Peters. Great Grandmother of Bennett Gerhard, Corbin Mas, Victoria Mas, Nicole Peters, Matthew Peters. Memorial Service Wednesday, 10:00am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block west of...

Mar 11, 2013

PARLETT, HELEN LOUISE 94, of Denver, passed away March 11, 2013. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, William Russell Parlett, Jr., and by her son, Bob Parlett. She is survived by one daughter Catherine Warren; grandchildren Heather (Ryan) Staggs, Chris Parlett, Sheryl Reeder; great-grandchildren including Casey Staggs; and her beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation beginning 4:00 PM Wednesday,...

Mar 11, 2013

George, 82, of Westminster, Colorado passed March 11, 2013. George proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy. George married Dorothy in June, 1952. After his military service was completed in September of 1952, George and Dorothy settled down and started to raise a family. George worked as a teacher, especially enjoying teaching physical education,...

Mar 11, 2013

Dessa Emerson passed away on March 11, 2013. There will be a Memorial Service on March 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Horan & McConaty, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Please share memories of Dessa and condolences with her family by signing the online guestbook below.

Mar 11, 2013

Luciano D. Lopez passed away on March 11, 2013. Funeral Service is on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Interment is at Fort Logan National Cemetery with a reception following at Harvey Baptist Church, 2112 South Patton Court, Denver, Colorado 80219. Please share memories of Luciano...