Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Frederick Duane Schafer
Jan 21, 2011
Frederick Duane Schafer, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 in Aurora, Colorado. He was born October 2, 1922 in Taylor, Nebraska. Fred grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska and graduated from Norfolk Senior High School in 1942. He had a talent in music and served with the 587th Army Air Force Band during World...
Keith L. Tanke
Jan 21, 2011
Keith, 82, of Centennial, Colorado passed away on January 21, 2011. Keith is survived by his children Marijo (Bruce) Wilbur, Karen (Stan Wawrzyniak) Reid and Karl (Robin Carstens) Tanke; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Karel Tanke. A gathering to celebrate the life of Keith will be held Friday, January 28, 2011,...
Ray Warren, Jr.
Jan 21, 2011
Born in Redcliff, CO to Marie Collins Warren and Ray E. Warren. One of nine siblings, Ray was the oldest. He is survived by six of his brothers and sisters, Bob, Ella, Mina, Stewart, Gordon and David and their families. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Jackie. They had two children, a son Ray E....
Gregory Garcia
Jan 20, 2011
Gregory Garcia, 56, of Wheat Ridge. Gregory is survived by his siblings Michael, Terry, Gabriel, Ruth, Sandy, and Elaine. Father of Ruby and her children Sasha and Warren. Grandfather of Marcos, Jalyssa, Mariah, and Jaida. Visitation will be held 12:00-1:00 at New Hope Ministries, 875 South Sheridan Blvd. Funeral Service will follow the visitation. Please share your memories of Gregory...
Estelle Kelley Rivers
Jan 19, 2011
ESTELLE KELLEY RIVERS 1921 - 2011 My Mother, Estelle Kelley Rivers, was born in Camden, Arkansas, on January 5, 1921. She died at Cherrelynn Healthcare Facility in Littleton, Colorado, on January 19, 2011. She was married to E. C. Rivers in 1939 and they had four children: Lucy Elizabeth Rivers Aman - from San Antonio, Texas Carolyn Sue Rivers Thomas...
Gary L. Mixon
Jan 19, 2011
Mixon, Gary L. August 6, 1951 - January 19, 2011 Gary finally has gotten to go home after such a long illness. He was so very brave and fought and worked hard until the very end. We find comfort in knowing that he was such a good man while on this earth, and is now in God's heavenly kingdom. We...
Gary Helgesen
Jan 19, 2011
Gary Helgesen, 71, of Elizabeth, Colorado passed away on January 19, 2011. He is survived by his wife Mary Helgesen. Please share your memories of Gary and condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" link.
Barbara J. Carroll
Jan 19, 2011
Barbara J. Carroll, 70, of Thornton passed away on January 19, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Ron, her daughters, Sandy (Joel) Pashby, Rhonda Tawney, and Kelly (Jim) Ray, her grandchildren, Josh, Jason, Shawn, Jake, Lindsey, and Jamie, and her three great grandchildren. A Memorial Service for Barbara will be held on, Friday, January 28th at 1 O'Clock in...
Walter A. Edens
Jan 19, 2011
Walter, age 91, passed away January 19, 2011. Funeral Service pending. Interment to be held Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 3:00 p.m., at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia. Please share your memories of Walter and condolences with his family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" button below.
Lorraine J. Ulrich
Jan 18, 2011
Lorraine Ulrich, 85 of Denver is preceded in death by her husband Wilbert Ulrich. Mother of Linda (Sam) Chigro and Karen Gray; Sister of Gerry Butz; Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Graveside Service Thursday, 10:30 AM, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3665 South Sheridan Blvd.; Staging Area B. Please share your memories of Lorraine and condolences with...
Wayne B. Martin
Jan 18, 2011
Wayne B. Martin, 89, of Federal Heights, Colorado passed away January 18, 2011. Wayne was a Pearl Harbor survivor, serving with the U.S. Army for 21 years, then Law Enforcement for 20 years in various locations. He retired as Chief of Police of Federal Heights. Survived by Shirley, his wife of 51 years; children, Marjorie Smith, Barbara Counts, Wayne, Jr.,...
Barry Lyle Hett
Jan 18, 2011
Barry Lyle Hett, 68 years of age, of Aurora, Colorado. Barry passed away on January 18, 2011 after battling colon cancer. Barry was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Born on September 27, 1942 in Hinsdale, Illinois, Barry was the son of the late Lyle and Inez Hett. Barry is survived by his wife Vicki...
Shirley P. Thurman
Jan 18, 2011
Survived by children Peggy Ann Jensen, Mike Thurman, Jim Thurman; grandchildren Johanna Jensen, T.J. Thurman, Josh Thurman. Preceded in death by husband Thomas Blaine. Visitation Saturday, 10:00-10:45 AM, followed by Funeral Service at 11:00 both at Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, 999 East Tufts Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113. Interment Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Effie H. Wimberly
Jan 18, 2011
Mrs. Effie H. Wimberly, 78, of Littleton died January 18, 2011. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Wallene; sons, Victor and Kelvin; and many loving relatives and friends. Visitation, Tuesday, 6-8pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Service, Wednesday, 10am, Bear Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 3101 S. Kipling St. Interment, Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
Lynn May LaGrange
Jan 17, 2011
Lynn, 89, experienced her own “Crossing Over†on January 17, 2011. Amoung her many accomplishments she was an entertainer, author, member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, and restaurant and hotel entrepreneur including “Molly Brown’s†supper club.
She was also a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Her survivors include her husband Lloyd L. LaGrange; children...
Kamil 'Ken' A. Skapa
Jan 17, 2011
Kamil ""Ken"" Skapa, 86, of Denver passed away Monday, January 17, 2011. His wife the late Anna Skapa preceeded him in 2006. He is survived by his daughter, Kamila and son in-law Berard Kernot. Memorial Service, 2:00PM Wednesday, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver.
Irene Bikulege Hubis
Jan 17, 2011
Irene B. Hubis, beloved wife of the late Walter Hubis. Mother of Walter Andrew, Theresa Irene and Mark Joseph. Grandmother of Rachel, Rebecca, Frances, and Elizabeth. Great-Grandmother of Airabella and Robin. Funeral Mass, Friday, January 28, 10:00am, Church of the Risen Christ, 3060 S. Monaco Pkwy, Denver. Inurnment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...
Althea L. Greene
Jan 17, 2011
Althea L. Greene, age 81, of Denver formerly of Fort Collins. Preceded in death by husband, Wilton Greene. Mother of Wesley (Maryann) Greene of Fort Collins, Thomas (Julie) Greene of Denver and Loralee (Steve) Strum of Lakewood. Grandmother of Melanie Harris, Jackson Greene, Kevin Greene, & Patrick Greene. Sister of Bob Fritzler. Visitation, Thursday 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Funeral...
Charles Allen Smith
Jan 17, 2011
Charles (Chuck) Allen Smith, 77 of Westminister, CO passed away January 17, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley; sons Steven Smith and Bradley (Denise) Smith;Â sisters Helen Landis and Eileen Rennerfeldt, grandchildren Kayla (Robert Holman) Smith, Jared (Olivia) Smith, Nicolas Smith and Megan Smith; great-grandchild Dyllin Georgia Smith. Preceded in death by his parents Andrew...
Lawrence E. 'Larry' Hause
Jan 16, 2011
Lawrence E. ""Larry"" Hause, born on September 2, 1922 to Lester and Beulah Hause in Denver, Colorado, passed away on January 16, 2011 at the age of 88. Larry is survived by his wife of 32 years, Monika Hause; his sons Terry and David; his daughter Lisa; and his grandchildren Michelle, Kendra, Lindsey, and Logan. Please share memories of Larry...
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