Henry J. Dire

Henry John “Hank” Dire, 84, died from renal failure June 4. Beloved husband, father, brother and friend, he was the second-generation owner of the Bonnie Brae Tavern. Born in 1927, he lived in Denver all his life except for his service in the Korean War between 1951-52. Mr. Dire graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in business. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce; a son, Rick; a daughter, Angela; two grandchildren, Henry and Julia; and his brother, Mike.

A Holy Rosary will be said for Mr. Dire at 6 p.m. Saturday at Horan and McConaty. His funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 2250 S. Harrison St. in Denver. Internment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Mr. Dire’s family wishes to thank employees of the Hospice of Denver and the Davita Belcaro Dialysis Center for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Hospice of Denver.