Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Reginald Gilbert ""Gil"" Hammond,  Jr.

Reginald Gilbert ""Gil"" Hammond, Jr.

Apr 13, 2013

Reginald Gilbert ""Gil"" Hammond, Jr. went to be with his Lord on April 13, 2013. He was born in Independence, Kansas on October 22, 1932. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Jan Sion Hammond and his loving family - son Andrew Gilbert; daughters Sharon (Rich) Brower and Jill Hammond; brother-in-law Dr. Edward (Miriam) Sion; sister-in-law Linda...

Lloyd  J Miller

Lloyd J Miller

Apr 13, 2013

Lloyd, 87, passed away April 13, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Mary A. Miller, married for 63 years; father of Carol (Jim) Engelman, John (Maryann) Miller, Barbara (Robert) Dedecker, and Joseph (Naomi Miriam) Miller; grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 8 with one more expected. Also survived by his brother John Ernest Miller. He was preceded in death...

Shirley Detweiler

Shirley Detweiler

Apr 13, 2013

Shirley J. Detweiler, 79, passed from this world on April 13, 2013 in Centennial, Colorado, from complications of Parkinson's disease. Shirley was born to the late George and Hazel Betts on March 24th 1934 in Virden, Illinois where she spent part of her childhood. Her family moved to Colorado during World War II so her father could work in a...

Helen Cobb

Helen Cobb

Apr 13, 2013

93, passed away on April 13, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Cobb. Survived by children, Carolyn & Chuck Ferdig; grandchildren Brett Ferdig, Tanya & Brian Rodgers; g-ma to Brittney Ferdig & Jordan Rodgers. There will be a Funeral Service on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 6:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South...

David  Allen Borger

David Allen Borger

Apr 12, 2013

David Allen Borger was born on May 13, 1936, son of Elmer and Julia Borger, the oldest of two brothers in Denver, Colorado, where he lived all his life. He attended Denver Christian Schools kindergarten through high school, where he graduated in 1954. He then worked for a few years learning the carpentry trade; after that he spent 40 years...

Debra ""Debbie"" Kay Anderson

Debra ""Debbie"" Kay Anderson

Apr 12, 2013

Debra ""Debbie"" Kay Anderson, 62, of Denver. Preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Billie Verduin & step-father, Ralph Barnes. Mother of Lincoln (Kate) Anderson & Carrie (Billy) Vacala. Step-sister of Craig (Rosalia) Barnes. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10am, Christ the King Catholic Church, 830 Elm Street. Committal Fairmount Cemetery.

Jeffrey  Frank Nunez

Jeffrey Frank Nunez

Apr 12, 2013

Jeffrey Frank Nunez passed away on April 12, 2013. He is survived by his parents Joshua and Joanelle Nunez as well as his big brother Joel. His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 7 pm at the Orchard Road Christian Center, 8081 East Orchard Road in Greenwood Village. A Prayer Service will be held prior...

Anna  Lee Smyth

Anna Lee Smyth

Apr 12, 2013

Anna Lee Smyth, 84, of Aurora, Colorado passed away April 12, 2013. Vistation will be Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 4-7 PM followed by Recitation of the Rosary at 7 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue (at Parker Road), Aurora. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at 10 AM followed by a reception at...

Rita  Josephine Draude

Rita Josephine Draude

Apr 12, 2013

Sister Rita Josephine Draude, O.S.F., 95, of Denver entered into eternal life on April 12th. Holy Rosary, 9AM, Friday, April 19th followed by visitation, 9:30AM-11AM, concluding with the Funeral Mass at 11AM, all at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4377 Utica Street, Denver. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Holy Masses are welcomed in Sister Rita Draude, O.S.F.'s...

Melvin  Eugene Roth

Melvin Eugene Roth

Apr 11, 2013

Melvin Eugene Roth, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Funeral Service will be Friday, April 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue (at Parker Road), Aurora. Interment to follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver. Please share your memories of Melvin and condolences with his family by...

Francis ""Frank"" R. Ukockis

Francis ""Frank"" R. Ukockis

Apr 11, 2013

Ukockis, Francis Robert 11/6/1930 - 4/11/2013 Francis R. Ukockis, of Aurora, 82, left peacefully after battling chronic health issues. Frank maintained a quick wit and a sense of humor throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his first spouse, Mary; second spouse, Charlene; daughter Carol, and son Timothy. Survivors include daughters Ann, Mary, and Gail; sons Francis and...

William  Michael Dollins

William Michael Dollins

Apr 11, 2013

William Michael Dollins was born in September 1944 in Long Beach, CA to Welbo and Ann Dollins. In his youth he discovered the first love of his live, surfing. As a teenager he purchased a used Chevy coupe dragster, which kindled a lifelong love of drag racing. In October of 1967, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed...

Harry  K. Peters

Harry K. Peters

Apr 11, 2013

Harry Peters of Littleton, Colorado passed away on April 11, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary and sons Mike and Dan. Harry is survived by children Dave (Diane), Pat (Sharon), Jerry (Marilyn), Steve, Karen (Kurt) Musgrave; daughter-in-law Kathy; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson. Rosary 9:30 AM, Funeral Mass 10:00 AM, Tuesday, 4/16/13, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190...

Timothy  Charles Campbell

Timothy Charles Campbell

Apr 11, 2013

Timothy Charles Campbell, 26 years of age, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on April 11, 2013. In loving tribute to Tim, we give him back to the Lord who blessed us with his life. Tim was a soul that taught the world how to love and touched people like few could. He was unconditional, kind, funny, grateful and a sports...

Norma  L. Paget

Norma L. Paget

Apr 10, 2013

Norma L.Paget, 91, of Thornton passed away on April 10, 2013. Survived by children, John C. Paget, Paul Paget, Debra Paget; sister, Lois Nelson; several grandchildren & numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial Service will be held 1pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Reception to be held at the family home...

Robert  F. Drawbridge

Robert F. Drawbridge

Apr 10, 2013

Robert Francis Drawbridge, age 89, of Aurora, CO passed away at SkyRidge Hospital on April 10, 2013 after a valiant battle against cancer of the esophagus. On February 3, 1924 Bob was born in Brooklyn, New York: a son of the late James and Rose Drawbridge (Hardgrove). On January 26, 1949 he married Irene Lucille Shabazian, who survives. He is...

Hon. Robert H. McWilliams,  Jr.

Hon. Robert H. McWilliams, Jr.

Apr 10, 2013

Bob McWilliams was born in Salina, Kansas in 1916, the first of three boys. He moved to Denver in 1927 when his father took a position with the University of Denver as a sociology professor. Bob was a proud South High Rebel. He was a two-sport letterman (tennis and basketball) and President of his class at South High and the...

Edward  I. Hammond

Edward I. Hammond

Apr 10, 2013

Survived by his wife, Marian Kay; children, Susie (Chris), Michelle (Dave) and Andrea; Grandchildren, Aidan and Kaitlyn. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 15, 2013, at 10 AM at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 South Darura Street, Littleton, CO 80120. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to The Titan Missile Museum, 1580 West Duval Mine Road...

Phyllis  N. Brant

Phyllis N. Brant

Apr 10, 2013

Phyllis N. Brant of Lakewood, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harley ""Gene"" and 4 sisters, Betty, Eldene, Teedles and Jeanie. She is survived by her children, Robert (Christy) and Robin (Wade dec.); 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM...

Helen  Marie Huff

Helen Marie Huff

Apr 10, 2013

Helen Huff passed away at age 90. She is survived by daughters Gretchen (Rod) DeWeese, Cathy McAllister; grandchildren Timothy (Christie), Jeffrey (Shannon), Chresta (Paul); great-grandchildren Madison, Jason, Isabella, Noah, Miela, Paul Greyson. Preceded in death by husband, Vinton & grandson, Gregory. Funeral Service Thursday, 4/18/13, 11:00 AM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Ft. Logan National Cemetery. In...