Thomas Anthony Dechant, of Denver, was born December 9, 1958 and passed away March 10, 2009. Father of Jon Paul Dechant; son of Pat Dechant and the late Joe Dechant; brother of Connie (Steve) Ruby and Don (Leslie) Starnes; uncle of Mark and Kyle Wallis, Don Jr., and Amber; and best friend Greg Hamm. Funeral Mass Monday, 1PM, Church Of The Risen Christ, 3060 South Monaco Parkway. Memorial Contributions suggested to Dumb Friends League, 2080 South Quebec Street, Denver 80231. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.