Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Elsie  Elizabeth Polak

Elsie Elizabeth Polak

Jul 29, 2011

Elsie E. Polak, 70, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away on July 29, 2011 after a short, but courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her supportive and loving family. Elsie always gave of herself in everything that she did. She will be best remembered for always putting others before herself. Her great joys in life...

Kelly  G. Dowell

Kelly G. Dowell

Jul 29, 2011

Kelly, 46, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2011, at his home in Centennial, Colorado and now is in the hands of our most gracious Lord. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and dearest friend.

Kelly is survived by his wife, Sue; children, Bethanie (29), Nicole (28), Anthony (23), and Madison (4); grandson Heath (1); mother,...

Donald  Dale Mays

Donald Dale Mays

Jul 29, 2011

Husband of Louise Mays; Father of Mark Mays and his wife Christy and Denice Bosher and her husband Sam; Grandfather of Joshua Mays, Jeremiah Mays, Falicia Bosher, Tyler Bosher, and Jory Bosher; Brother of the late Jeannette Mays; Son of the late Margaret Mays. Son-in-law of Fedelina Martinez and the late Juan Dedios Martinez; Brother in law of Andie Archuleta,...

Kenneth Pidgeon

Kenneth Pidgeon

Jul 29, 2011

PIDGEON, KENNETH E. 68, of Denver, passed away, Friday, July 29, 2011. Graveside Service, Thursday, August 11th 2011 at 11:15 in the morning, Staging Area ""C"", Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver. Please share your memories of Kenneth and condolences by signing the on-line guestbook.

Nicholas  Howard Harmon

Nicholas Howard Harmon

Jul 28, 2011

Nicholas Howard Harmon, 60, died at his home in Lakewood, CO on Sunday, July 24, 2011 after a long struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born May 24, 1951 in Billings, MT; the son of Howard Herrold Harmon and the late Eleanor Inez Mimmo Harmon. Nicholas graduated from Billings West High with the class of 1969. He attended college in...

Dwight  V. Alseike

Dwight V. Alseike

Jul 28, 2011

Dwight V. Alseike, 90, passed away July 28, 2011 peacefully at home surrounded by family.

He is predeceased by his wife Betty, son John, and granddaughter Julie. He is survived by his children, Anita, Joan and her husband Tom, Karla and her husband Don, and Craig, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Dwight was a gentle, caring and loving father, grandfather...

Timothy  R. Gustafson

Timothy R. Gustafson

Jul 28, 2011

Tim, 52, died unexpectedly July 28, 2011. Survived by his wife Aida Birman; son Timothy Gustafson, Jr.; parents Walter H. and Helene B. Gustafson; brothers Mark (Peggy) and Hugh; sisters Leslie G. Reis and Dana (Patrick) McAllister. Private services will be held. Contributions in his memory are suggested to Fr. Woody's Haven of Hope, 1101 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO...

Howard  Brooks Metcalf

Howard Brooks Metcalf

Jul 28, 2011

Brooks Metcalf, born May 5, 1924 in Hannibal, MO, moved to Denver in 1926 with his parents Howard and Alice. Brooks grew up in North Denver where he met many of his lifetime friends. Brooks loved sports, played baseball and was the youngest batboy for the famous Public Service Softball Team. Brooks went to public schools in Denver, graduating from...

Georgee  Helen Kidney

Georgee Helen Kidney

Jul 28, 2011

Georgee Kidney 87, beloved wife of Albert O. Kidney, mother of Leroy Kidney (Kay) and Jerry Kidney (Vicki) passed away on July 28, 2011. She was greatly loved by her grandchildren Kevin (Stephanie) and Eric Kidney, Jeri Lynn Garduno (Joe), and Jennifer Kidney, Dave Gilliland (Kristi) and Julie (Tim) Calahan. Family was the most important thing in her life, and...

Alyce  Mae Wenninger

Alyce Mae Wenninger

Jul 27, 2011

Alyce Mae Wenninger, 93, of Shalom Park, Aurora, died July 27, 2011. Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Colorado Springs, CO. In lieu of flowers, donations requested to Colorado Community Hospice, 3501 W. 23rd. Ave., Denver 80211. Please share your memories of Alyce and condolences with her family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" link.

Toni  Lynette Finley

Toni Lynette Finley

Jul 27, 2011

Toni Lynette (Wells) Finley was born July 13, 1943 and passed away July 27, 2011. Toni was born in the first school house in Larimer County, (Loveland) Colorado, to Cecil Lynn Wells and Marguerite Mahala Ellsworth. They, as well as two of her brothers, Cecil Lynn and Stanley Lee preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her...

Krystal  Ann Reider

Krystal Ann Reider

Jul 26, 2011

Krystal, 44, of Broomfield, Colorado passed unexpectedly on July 26, 2011. Krystal is survived by her mother, Nancy Thorpe; father, Gary Thorpe; sisters, Kim Wyles, Kamelia Oneth and Kori Thorpe; brothers, Kerry Martin, Kelly Martin and Kenny Martin; numerous nieces and nephews; loving boyfriend Scott Nation; as well as her two wonderful and loving dogs Kali and Cooper. Visitation will...

Boonma Jandrakool

Boonma Jandrakool

Jul 26, 2011

Boonma Jandrakool, 79, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on July 26, 2011. Please share your memories of Boonma and condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" link.

Robert  Eugene Crawford

Robert Eugene Crawford

Jul 26, 2011

Robert ""Bob"" Eugene Crawford, 81, died peacefully July 26, 2011. Beloved husband of Joyce for 58 years. Loving father of Robert B. Crawford and his wife Judy, Pamela K. Nelson, Patricia L. Crawford, William E. Crawford and his wife Cherlyn. Grandfather of Justin and Patrick Nelson, Jake, William, Royanna, and Carissa Crawford. Great Grandfather of Taylor and Gavin Nelson, and...

Mary  Grace Sullivan

Mary Grace Sullivan

Jul 25, 2011

87, May 18, 1924 – July 25, 2011

Rosary July 28, 2011 at 7:30pm Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 7577 West 80th Avenue Arvada, Colorado 80003

Funeral Mass is on July 29, 2011 11:00am at Guardian Angels Catholic Church 1843 West 52nd Avenue.

Mary is survived by her children Gary Sullivan and his wife Karen, Maureen Kraus and her...

Dr. Arnold B. Loken

Dr. Arnold B. Loken

Jul 25, 2011

Dr. Arnold B. Loken, 90, of Littleton, died July 25, 2011, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born to A.B. Loken and Virginia Kelly Loken in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 26, 1920. Dr. Loken was a collegiate athlete receiving multiple letters for football and track at the University of New Mexico. He was a World War II Marine...

Florence  L. Wilson

Florence L. Wilson

Jul 25, 2011

Wilson, Florence L. (Benson) Florence, age 86, went to be with our Lord on July 25, 2011 after a prolonged illness. She attended Catholic schools in Denver, graduating from Annunciation High School in 1942. She married the love of her life, Bill in 1951 after a whirlwind courtship. The union produced two sons, Ray and Tim whom she doted on....

Lloyd Wilson

Lloyd Wilson

Jul 25, 2011

Lloyd ""Lou"" Roland Wilson, a lifelong resident of Denver, passed away July 25, 2011. He served in active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War era for two years. After receiving his BA from Univ. of Denver in 1960, he embarked on a career in education. In 1961 he married his beloved wife, Sandra Sparks Wilson, of...

Linda  Kay Tollensdorf

Linda Kay Tollensdorf

Jul 25, 2011

Linda passed away unexpectedly in her home in Denver; she was 55. The family was notified of her death on Monday, July 25th.

She was born October 4, 1955, in Hoxie, Kansas to Alvin Raymond and Helen Marie Meitl Kruse.

A dedicated mother, gifted artist and active volunteer. Linda valued her role as mother to her two children. She made...

Laurel Thomas

Laurel Thomas

Jul 24, 2011

Born March 19, 1932, in Milford, Nebraska, Laurel was raised in and attended school Grades 1 through 10 in Danbury, Nebraska. He moved with his parents in June 1948 to Grants Pass, Oregon and graduated from Grants Pass High School in June 1950. The family returned to Danbury following Laurel's high school graduation where he attended McCook Community College for...