Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Donald  R. Smith

Donald R. Smith

Sep 15, 2013

Donald R. Smith, 77, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away September 15, 2013. He was born December 21, 1935 in Ray County, Missouri to Benjamin and Melba Smith. Don was a man of great Faith who loved life and lived it to the fullest. He cherished his time with family and friends and enjoyed interacting with everyone he encountered. He...

Georgia Dunn

Georgia Dunn

Sep 15, 2013

84, of Aurora, passed away on September 15, 2013. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 6 O'Clock to 8 O'Clock in the evening on Monday, September 23, 2013 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3201 South Parker Road, Aurora, Colorado. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 O'Clock in the morning on Tuesday September 24, 2013 at Church...

Kevin Stevens

Kevin Stevens

Sep 14, 2013

Service Information Pending Please share memories of Kevin and condolences with his family by signing the online guestbook below.

Wanda  T. Marrufo

Wanda T. Marrufo

Sep 14, 2013

Wanda T. Marrufo, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on September 14, 2013. There will be a Memorial Service on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 10:00 am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227 with interment at Mount Olivet. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Feed the Children at www.feedthechildren.org. Please share...

Kevin  Vaughn Stevens

Kevin Vaughn Stevens

Sep 14, 2013

Kevin Vaughn Stevens was born on September 1, 1958 and passed away on September 14, 2013. Survived by his wife Cynthia ""Jo"" Stevens; Daughter Catie and her husband Justin Shannon; Son Chase and his wife Nicolle Stevens; Stepsons Jesse and his wife Shauna Squires and Tyler and his wife Maya Squires; Brother Sean Stevens; Sisters Shannon Stevens and Erin Stevens;...

Frances  E. Hoyt

Frances E. Hoyt

Sep 14, 2013

Arrangements are pending.

Amy  Jeanne Ellis

Amy Jeanne Ellis

Sep 14, 2013

Amy Jeanne Ellis, 41, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on September 14, 2013. Survived by her mother, Sisters Patti Polluconi and Susan Pattison; and Loving Companion Nathan Davis. Services were held on Monday September 23, 2013 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel. Please share your memories of Amy and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.

Judy  K. Ludwig

Judy K. Ludwig

Sep 14, 2013

Judy K. Ludwig, 73, of Highlands Ranch, CO passed away early Saturday morning, September 14, 2013. Always the most devoted wife, mom, and grandma, Judy is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Christopher (Chris) Ludwig, daughter Cynthia, son-in-law Eugene, and granddaughter Sophia Kniaz of Tempe, AZ. She will always be loved and cherished. Judy was born in Detroit,...

Henriette 'Rette' Witte O'Neill

Henriette 'Rette' Witte O'Neill

Sep 13, 2013

Henriette ""Rette"" Witte O'Neill, 91, died Friday September 13. She was married to Francis ""Frank"" O'Neill for 43 years. Rette was born June 6, 1922 in Richmond, VA and grew up in Charleston, SC. She was the daughter of Armin Franz Witte Sr. and Hattie McGilvery Sparkman Witte. On September 20, 1952, she married Frank O'Neill of Cleveland, OH at...

Christian  A. Rouleau

Christian A. Rouleau

Sep 13, 2013

Christian A. Rouleau, age 15, of Highlands Ranch passed away suddenly on Friday, September 13, 2013. Christian had attended Cresthill Middle School and was a fun loving sophomore at Highlands Ranch High School where he played football, enjoyed longboarding, loved music and happily made everyone laugh with his quips and quotes. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends...

Matthew  James Doyle

Matthew James Doyle

Sep 13, 2013

Matthew James Doyle, age 37, of Aurora, passed away September 13, 2013. He was born December 31, 1975 to Joseph and Marcia (Hines) Doyle in Waterbury, Connecticut. Matthew is survived by son Zachary; parents Joseph (Patricia) Doyle and Marcia Doyle; sister Colleen (Benjamin) Kingsolver; nephew Jacob Kingsolver and neice Kaliah Kingsolver; many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death...

Doris  Margaret Weber

Doris Margaret Weber

Sep 12, 2013

Engaging, curious, and pragmatic, Doris was a living example of the Greatest Generation, born into post WWI America, surviving the Great Depression, WWII, the contrasts of the comfortable Eisenhour and confrontational Vietnam eras, then the relative calm of retirement living. Entering life in Gorin, Missouri, she was the final addition to her family of father George Huff, mother Ruby, and...

James  ""Bud"" Shepherd

James ""Bud"" Shepherd

Sep 12, 2013

James ""Bud"" Shepherd, age 83, passed away September 12, 2013. He was born July 1, 1930 in Ogden, Utah to Henry James and Edna Bird (Innes) Shepherd. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Quinn) Shepherd. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sepember 28, 2013 at 3:00pm in the afternoon at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E....

Terry  M. Smith

Terry M. Smith

Sep 12, 2013

Terry, 74, entered into rest on September 12, 2013 after a short illness. Beloved husband of Meredith for 45 years; devoted father of Tara and Brad; and brother of Jim (Mary Kay) Smith and Jill (Lyle) Fellows. He was preceded in death by his sister Marylou White. His family will receive guests Tuesday, September 17, 5-8 PM at Horan &...

R. Dale Liechty, M.D.

R. Dale Liechty, M.D.

Sep 12, 2013

Dale Liechty passed away Thursday, 9/12/2013. He is survived by his wife Valerie, two sons Bob and Rich, and 7 grandchildren. Dale was preceded in death by his daughter Ann. Dale was born in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and after high school he served in the Navy for two years. Dale then attended Yale University and majored in pre-med where he...

Arcini Crespin,  Jr.

Arcini Crespin, Jr.

Sep 11, 2013

Arcini Crespin Jr. was born in Denver, Colorado, on September 28, 1944, to Arcini Crespin Sr. and Mary Medina Crespin and passed away September 11, 2013, in Denver at the age of 68. He is survived by his wife Julie Crespin, three sons, Andre Crespin, Aaron Crespin and his wife Michelle and Noel Crespin. He is also survived by his...

Dr. Larry S. Johnson

Dr. Larry S. Johnson

Sep 11, 2013

Dr. Larry S. Johnson was born on January 30, 1942 and passed away on September 11, 2013. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 16, 2013, 2:00 PM, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3990 West 74th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80003. A Reception will be held following the Service. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 17,...

Betty  J. Makowski

Betty J. Makowski

Sep 11, 2013

Betty Jean (Hohnstein) Makowski died suddenly and peacefully, September 11, 2013 in her home after a long courageous battle with pulmonary hypertension and congestive heart failure. She was born in Denver on March 30, 1932 to the late John J. and Katherine Elizabeth (Schindler) Hohnstein. She attended Garden Place Elementary School, Horace Mann Junior High School, and North High School....

John  D. Ayon

John D. Ayon

Sep 11, 2013

John D. Ayon, 48, formerly of Denver, died September 11, 2013 at his home in Missouri from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. John attended the University of San Diego and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1991. John had a passion for helping those in need. He was honored by the State Bar of California's Board of Governors and Legal Services...

David  Bruce Stamm

David Bruce Stamm

Sep 11, 2013

David B. Stamm of Arvada passed away September 11. He was born in Denver on March 23, 1959 to Fritz and Roberta Stamm. He is survived by his wife, Shelley, his two daughters Martha (Jake) Thurston and Kelsey, his brothers Neil (Carolyn) and Greg and his sister Elaine (Kevin) Paulson. He graduated from Ranum High School in 1977. He received...