Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

David  Richard Walker

David Richard Walker

Apr 2, 2012

David Richard Walker was born in Buffalo, NY on November 27th, 1927 to David and Elizabeth Walker. In his youth he lived in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. They later moved to Chicago where he graduated from the University of Illinois. He was drafted in the Korean War where he served and was honorably discharged. He finally found his was to...

Craig  Lee Ashbaugh

Craig Lee Ashbaugh

Apr 1, 2012

Craig Lee Ashbaugh was born May 13, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and died peacefully on April 1, 2012, at his home in Westminster, Colorado. A poet, scientist, outdoorsman, and avid art collector, Craig's many contributions include his poetry, published in several collections including his own ""Seeking Sanctuary""; his teaching at Colgate University; and his work in quality assurance at Covidien...

Mildred  Ray Foard

Mildred Ray Foard

Mar 31, 2012

Mildred Foard died on March 31, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on March 14, 1921 and grew up in Marquette, Michigan. Mildred attended Graveraet High School and graduated from Northern Michigan University. She married Blake Langan Foard on February 6, 1943 in San Diego, California before Blake was shipped overseas to fight in WWII. Mildred...

Mary Peterson

Mary Peterson

Mar 31, 2012

Mary Peterson, 72 years of age, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on March 31, 2012.

A Memorial Service for Mary will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue (at Parker Rd), Aurora, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, donations are sugggested to The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry...

Marlayna  Reise Dolin-Prokop

Marlayna Reise Dolin-Prokop

Mar 31, 2012

Daughter Of: Jamie Dolin-Prokop Marlayna Reise of Elizabeth, Colorado, passed away on March 31, 2012. She is survived by her loving mother Jamie Dolin-Prokop, brother Landon Dolin-Prokop, grandparents Michelle & Brandon Prokop, uncles Reise Prokop, J.R. Prokop, and Drake Prokop, godparents Matthew & Jasmine Bartlett, and great-grandparents Jim & Barbara Lawrence, and Nancy Prokop Richard & Janice Prokop. A Funeral...

Daniel  Edward Ring

Daniel Edward Ring

Mar 31, 2012

Daniel Edward Ring July 9, 1966 - March 31, 2012 45, of Evergreen, died March 31, 2012. He was an avid hiker and loved the outdoors, and also served as a lay missionary with the Society of Missionaries of Mercy in Colorado Springs. Danny served on mission in St.Vincent Island, Tobago, and Sligo, Ireland. He was a graduate of the...

Carlos  Daniel Pacheco

Carlos Daniel Pacheco

Mar 31, 2012

Carlos, 42, of Thornton, Colorado passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012. Son of Harry & Ruth (deceased) Pacheco. Husband of Gina Pacheco. Father of Stefan Pacheco & Samantha Fortney. Brother of Larry Pacheco, Kathy Pacheco-Salazar, Veronica Sandoval (deceased), Theresa Gonzales, Emily Pacheco & Robert Pacheco. Also the uncle of many nieces & nephews. Visitation will be Monday, April 9, 2012...

Ted  N. Clanton

Ted N. Clanton

Mar 30, 2012

Ted N. Clanton, 85, passed away on March 30, 2012. Preceded in death by wife Grace. Survived by children James (Parichat) Clanton, Steve (Libby) Clanton, Dawn (Larry) Maston, Ted Lee (Connie) Clanton, Lynn (Steve) Duty and their families. Memorial Service will be Thursday, April 5, 2012, 10:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227....

Virginia  Mary Seymour

Virginia Mary Seymour

Mar 30, 2012

Virginia, 80, of Northglenn passed away March 30, 2012. Wife of Richard ""Dick"" Seymour; Mother of 3 sons: Richard A. (Shelly), Brian (Anita) and Thomas (Adriana); Grandmother of 6; Great grandmother of 2; Sister of Sr. Marie Foley RSM and John Foley. Preceded in death by son, Gregory Seymour and brothers, Joseph Foley and MSGR. Andrew Foley. Geege was born...

Emily E. 'Betsy' Baer

Emily E. 'Betsy' Baer

Mar 30, 2012

Emily Elizabeth ""Betsy"" Baer, 60, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on March 30, 2012. Emily is survived by her husband Richard Baer, Sisters Jocelyn (Rhys) Prall, Marcia (Pat) DeBrock, her brothers Adam (Karen) Brieant, Charles (Karla) Brieant, and her sisters-in-law, Betsy (Bob Fish) Baer, Jenni (Tom) Terrill. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles Howard & Emily G....

Carl Russell 'Papa' Johnson

Carl Russell 'Papa' Johnson

Mar 30, 2012

Carl Russell Johnson ""Papa,"" 56 years of age, of Denver, Colorado. Retired as an Assistant Chief after 32 years with the Denver Fire Department. Carl is survived by his wife Tina; his former spouse Kim Chavez; children Mellany (Johnny), Melissa, Shawn, Katrina; grandchildren Matilda and Grace; parents Chuck and Aileen Johnson; sisters Renae Massey, Colleen (Eric) Larsen, Casi (Jim) Doherty;...

Ita  C. Moriarty

Ita C. Moriarty

Mar 29, 2012

Ita C. Moriarty passed away at her home in Denver, Colorado, on March 29, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, her husband and stepchildren were at her side. Ita was born in County Kerry, Ireland, on January 12, 1947. She loved her native Ireland, but her heart and true love was in Colorado. Her husband, Jerry Davis,...

Maynard  S. McKinney

Maynard S. McKinney

Mar 29, 2012

Maynard S. McKinney, 89, of Denver, Colorado passed away on March 29, 2012. Preceded in death by son, James McKinney. Loving husband of Maxine. Father of Nancy Smith. Grandfather of Stacie & Brian Smith. Memorial Service will be Sunday, April 15, 2012, 1:00 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. The family would...

Clayton  John Lane

Clayton John Lane

Mar 29, 2012

Clayton John Lane, 24, of Denver passed away on March 29, 2012. Clayton is survived by his parents Debra Lane and Clifford Lane, and his siblings CJ Lane and Elizabeth Lane. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 7pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel located at 5303 East County Line Road in Centennial. Funeral...

Dorothy  E. Vecchiarelli

Dorothy E. Vecchiarelli

Mar 29, 2012

Dorothy E. Vecchiarelli was born December 22, 1921 in Denver, Colorado to Adam C. Davidson and Myrle B. Cowell Davidson. She passed away at her home on March 29, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry ""Enrico"" Vecchiarelli. Dorothy is survived by her children Anthony (Marilyn) Vecchiarelli, Patricia (Joe) Weiser, Dennis (Elizabeth) Vecchiarelli, Stephen (Mary Lou) Vecchiarelli,...

M.  Reid Warren

M. Reid Warren

Mar 28, 2012

Reid passed away March 28, 2012 in Tucson, AZ at home. Born June 2, 1922. He retired from The Bell System and was a World War II Navy Veteran. Reid spent most of his life in Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Dolores. Three daughters; Connie (Chris) Colter, Tammy (Dwayne) Clark, & Angela (Troy) Stover. 8 grandchildren; Jason, Andrea,...

Mary  Virginia Smith

Mary Virginia Smith

Mar 27, 2012

Mary Virginia Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. She was born February 22, 1926 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Frances Dwyer and Edward Haley. She grew up in Oklahoma with three sisters and one brother, all predeceased. In 1943, Mary Virginia moved to Denver, Colorado and worked as a secretary at Fort Logan while attending...

Ella  Marie Mitchell

Ella Marie Mitchell

Mar 27, 2012

Ella Marie Hahn Mitchell, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2012. Marie was born August 10, 1921 in Hartford, Kansas where she enjoyed riding in a horse and carriage with her father, who worked for a rural post office, delivering mail, groceries and presents to the local farmers. At age 7, she moved to...

John  Henry Sosias,  Jr.

John Henry Sosias, Jr.

Mar 27, 2012

John Henry ""Rick"" Sosias, Jr., age 62, of Centennial, Colorado passed away March 27, 2012. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Bellina; 3 sons Richard, Chadwick and Jason; 2 daughters-in-law; 4 grandchildren & 4 brothers. Rick retired after 20 years with the Air Force and another 22 with the Bureau of Reclamation. His passions in life...