Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Patrick Richard Hopkins
Mar 28, 2011
Patrick R. ""Bubba"" Hopkins, 44, of Aurora, passed away on March 28, 2011. Pat was an avid hunter, fisherman, and most importantly a devoted father. Employed by United Airlines for 23 years. Survived by his daughters Amber and Ashley, mother Paula, brother Tim, grandmother Maxine, and other extended family. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, April 3,...
Ralph Joseph Melphy
Mar 28, 2011
Ralph J. Melphy, 89, of Denver. Life member of Glaziers Local #930. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy. Father of Ralph D. (Barb) Melfi, Daniel (Karen) Melfi, Douglas (Laura) Melphy and Timothy Melfi. Grandfather of Jason, Salli, Spencer, Cody, Zachery, Rustin and Niccolo. Funeral Mass Friday, 10:00 AM, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 South Sheridan Boulevard. Interment Mount Olivet...
Josephine Garrett
Mar 28, 2011
Josephine Garrett, 86, of Denver, passed away March 28, 2011. She was a pioneer in the printing industry in Denver since 1970, owning Sir Speedy Printing on 11th & Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don. Josephine is survived by her children, Liz (Dean) Adams, Steve (Linda) Garrett, Wynn (Pat) Pericak, Barb Garrett, Cindy (Pete) Malone. She...
James F. Brown
Mar 27, 2011
James F. Brown was born on 1 January 1922 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a Lieutenant in the Army Air Force in 1943, he completed 35 combat missions (including D-Day) as a B-17 Navigator with the 'HELLS ANGELS' 303rd Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. He was highly decorated, receiving 25 military decorations during his 32 years of service in WWII, Korea...
Stephen Madsen
Mar 27, 2011
Stephen Madsen, 62 of Thornton , Colorado , passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011. He spent his first 18 years of life in Kellogg , Idaho. He graduated from Kellogg High School in 1968. Left Kellogg area to go to college and spent the next 40 years in Colorado. Stephen was a devoted and loving husband to Carolyn; Father...
Earl Hugh Tegeder, Jr.
Mar 27, 2011
Earl passed away on March 27, 2011 at the age of 63. He leaves behind his wife Joyce. Graveside service, Friday, April 1, 2011, 10:00am. Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver. Area ""A"". Please share your memories of Earl and condolences for his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" button below.
Joseph R. 'Joe', 'Bud' Kenney
Mar 26, 2011
Captain Joseph R. “Joeâ€, “Bud†Kenney, 89, departed on his flight to Heaven on March 26, 2011. He was an 8th Air Force B-17 pilot in the 401st Bomb Group, 614th Bomb Squadron in WWII. He flew for United Airlines for 36 years. He enjoyed it ALL!
He is survived by his loving wife, Marcella; daughters, Marilyn and Jean; his...
Lowell D. Booton
Mar 25, 2011
Lowell D. Booton of Denver, passed away March 25, 2011 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of Betty for 67 years; father of Jeffrey (Dee) Booton, Cynthia Booton, Gregory Booton James (Debbie) Booton and Gary Booton; grandfather of Josh Booton, Jason (Kelly) Elmore, Jeffrey (Peggy) McElwain, Jacob (Kathleen) Booton, Jill (Todd) Cooper; great grandfather of Katherine McElwain, Daniel McElwain,...
Kenneth Andrew Romero
Mar 25, 2011
Kenneth A. Romero, 72 of Northglenn, Colorado. He is the husband of Molly and son of Hope. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew B. Romero. Father of Karla (David) Nisbet and Thomas Romero. Brother of Bernice (Albert) Tafoya, Bill (Darlene) Romero, Dorothy Serna, Esperanza (Ernie) Silvey, Tony Romero and Madeline (Jim) Pappas. Grandfather of Kimberly Nisbet and...
Theodore Paul Christensen
Mar 25, 2011
Theodore Paul Christensen, 81, passed away March 25, 2011, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born April 15, 1929 in Baker, Oregon to Theodore A. and Reba Cox Christensen.
Ted lived in Ogden, Utah until at the age of 12, his family moved to Salt Lake City. He married Carol Madsen in December of 1948. He attended the University of Utah...
Nguyen Van Huyen
Mar 24, 2011
In Loving Memory of Phero NGUYEN-VAN-HUYEN 1900-2011 Nguyen Van Huyen, 110, an Oriental Medicine Practitioner who fled his native Viet-Nam for the United States in 1975, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Aurora South Medical Center after the last blessing. Born in Thai Nguyen, Viet-Nam on October 20, 1900, Mr. Nguyen practiced herbal medicine and cured thousands of...
Michael W. Doucette
Mar 24, 2011
In his last days, Mike Doucette was still trying to help people better their lives. Just days before his death, he told a friend and his pastor this message: ""No matter what, keep pursuing God."" Michael William Doucette – beloved husband, father, son and brother -- of Aurora, Colo., died Wednesday, March 23, after fighting a lengthy illness. He was...
Harry E. Gerlick, Jr.
Mar 24, 2011
Harry E. ""Tex"" Gerlick, Jr., 81 of Commerce City; Husband of Daisy Gerlick; Also survived by 3 daughters, 6 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren; Funeral Service Friday, 11AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd.; Entombment, Crown Hill Cemetery. Please Share your Memories of Harry and condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" button below.
Ronald Allen Valliere
Mar 23, 2011
Ron, 67, passed away March 23, 2011 after his long-term defiance of and perserverance through chronic illness and a short-term battle with stage IV lung cancer. He was a hero to his family who will miss him greatly. Ron was the beloved husband of Clydene Ross-Valliere devoted father of Danielle (Joe) Yaskoweak and Nicole Valliere; proud grandpa of Hannah Yaskoweak...
Milton Bostrom
Mar 23, 2011
Milton, 84, of Greeley, Colorado passed away March 23, 2011. Born June 24, 1926, in Hillrose, Colorado to John & Katie Bostrom. Serving in the US Army as Military Police during WWII, he received numerous medals. He married Rachel Nuss July 10, 1949 in Brush, Colorado where they made their home, farmed, and raised three daughters. He retired from farming...
Edith Klitzke
Mar 23, 2011
Mrs. Edith Jeanette Klitzke passed away Wednesday March 23, 2011 at the Life Care Center in Evergreen, Colorado. She will be remembered by a community of friends in Grand Junction, where she lived from 1983 to 2009. She was born, Edith Jeanette Jacobson in Pope County, Minnesota on February 24, 1922, fifth child born into a family of 13. She...
Nick F. Simon
Mar 22, 2011
Nick, 62, of Westminster, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Judy; children, Nickolas, Jamie and Trent; and grandchildren, Trevor, Daniel, Amber, Stefen, Isaac and Bella. Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 10 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Please share...
Richard K. Johnson
Mar 22, 2011
Rich Johnson died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 in Westminster, CO. He was 72. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kansas. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity as well as the Air National Guard. A long time resident of Shawnee Mission, KS, Rich founded and owned Pronto Systems/Trans-Oil, LTD followed by Architectural Openings, Inc....
Dorothy Edens
Mar 22, 2011
Dorothy L. Edens, 91, died in her sleep on March 22, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Mrs. Edens was born in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 1919 to Herbert J. and Anne B. Leimbach. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls also in Baltimore. Mrs. Edens began her life as an Army wife when she was married...
Sandra Ann Kois
Mar 22, 2011
Sandy, 51, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. She is survived by her mother JoAnn Kois; sister Patti (Marc) Guecia; nephews Charles (Brittany) Donner and Anthony Guecia; great niece Brayleigh; fiance Randy Weber; and numerous aunts and uncles. Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Kois. Visitation is Tuesday, March 29, 2011, from 6:00-8:00PM,...
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