Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Bella Marie Martinez
Mar 26, 2014
Bella Marie Martinez, was born March 20, 2014 and passed away 6 days later on March 26. She is the daughter of Lindajo Martinez; granddaughter of: Jose (Dodie) Martinez and Joanna Martinez; sister of : Arthur Espinoza, Destiny Espinoza, Evan Espinoza and Santiago Sandoval; aunt of Arthur Espinoza Jr. and Annalicia Garcia, and niece of: Francisco (Valentina) Martinez, Jose (Shawn)...
Loren Eugene Shuler
Mar 26, 2014
Loren Eugene Shuler, 80, of Keenesburg, Colorado, passed away March 26, 2014. He was born June 21, 1933 in Liberal, Kansas to Anthony Leland and Grace Elinor Harness Shuler. He is a veteran of the Korean War and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Loren attended the University of Colorado. He earned a BS Science in Chemistry and...
Cynthia M. Eads
Mar 26, 2014
Cynthia M. Eads of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on March 26, 2014 at the age of 64. She is survived by husband Rick; children Brian (Laura) MacDonald, Jami (Alan) Sturm; grandchildren Anessa, Christopher, Kevin, Carleigh; great-grandson Jonathan; sisters Candy, Angie; brothers Donald, Tim, Scott. Preceded in death by parents Donald & Leona Bunnell. A Celebration of Life will be held...
Patricio ""Patrick"" J. Mora, Jr.
Mar 26, 2014
Patricio ""Patrick"" Mora Jr. passed away on March 26, 2014. He is survived by parents Patricio J. Mora and Carol Ann Mora, daughter Marcelle Eloise Hutton, granddaughter Clara Graham, sister Maria (Tony) Romero, nephew Jordan Romero, niece Jada Romero, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Patrick was born July 14, 1968, in Denver, Colorado and passed away in his home on...
Linda L. Marquardt
Mar 26, 2014
Linda L. Marquardt, 57, passed on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. She was born to Mildred and Salomon Castro on November 25, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA. Linda loved life and lived it to the fullest, and despite having MS she was always in high spirits and was never without a smile and a story. Linda is survived by her son,...
Robert Neil McBride
Mar 26, 2014
Robert Neil McBride was born in Seneca, Kansas, on May 17, 1920, to William Wallace McBride and Aura Nora (Neighbor) McBride. He passed away at his home in Denver, Colorado on March 26, 2014 at age 93. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Delores Marie (Cobb) McBride. He is survived by his children, Marilee McLaughlin, William McBride, Richard...
Michael V. Powers
Mar 25, 2014
Michael, 48, of Westminster, Colorado passed March 25, 2014. He worked for the Postal Service for 26 years and served as President of the American Postal Workers Union Denver BMC. Mike volunteered as a coach for the North JeffCo Jr. Baseball and St. Anne's Baseball & Basketball leagues. In his free time, Mike also enjoyed fishing and playing games. Survived...
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