Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Apr 15, 2010

Apr 15, 2010

Bert Shaffer, 77 Beloved husband of Joan; loving father and step-father of Debbi, Holli, Rusty, David, Jennifer, Doug, Ron, Shari and their spouses; 20 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister Susan Stephan, passed away April 15, 2010. Memorial Service Thursday, April 22, 11:00 a.m., Columbine United Church, 6375 S. Platte Canyon Rd., Littleton, 80123. Memorial gifts may be made to Shriner's...

Apr 14, 2010

Zak Reeves, 35 of Denver. Cherished husband of Hayden; Loving father of Aspen, Waverly and Camden; Beloved son of Robert and Janet Reeves; Brother of Thad Reeves; Grandson of Florence W. Reeves, Dorothy Irving and Mary Spina. A Celebration of Zak's life will be held Sunday, 2PM, Stapleton Central Park (east side by reflecting pool), Martin Luther King Blvd. &...

Apr 14, 2010

Francis W. ""Fritz"" Hayes. 94 years of age, of Denver, Colorado. Retired from the US Navy. Preceded in death by his wife Ann Louise, and grandchildren Kylie and Michael. Survived by children Robert (Connie), Marianne, Timothy (Carleen), Kathleen (Michael) Sutherland; grand- children Megan (Chad) Kelly, Stephen (Shanna), Theresa, Nicholas, Andrew, Joseph, Ryan, Lerin, and Patrick, Daniel, and Monica Sutherland; and...

Apr 14, 2010

Alice went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2010. Alice is survived by her daughters Sherril (James) Alexander and Denise (Steve) Venturi; grandchildren Kimberly (Bill) Brown, Kristi (Brian) Ortiz, Todd Venturi, and Scott Venturi; and great grandchildren Madison and Chaz Lefebvre and Jack and Tristan Brown; and was preceded in death by her husband Ralph. DU, Phi...

Apr 14, 2010

John Hignett, 73, of Golden, CO, and Cornwall, England, passed away April 14, 2010. Survived by his wife, Mary Lou Faddick, son Mark (Gerry), daughter Jane (Mike) Sampson; grandchildren Chloe, Elsa, Beth, Ross & Guy. Services are private.

Apr 14, 2010

James Patrick Pike of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on April 14th, 2010 at the age of 57. He is survived by his son, Justin Pike, his sister, Susanna Pike, his brother, Marvin Davis. A Memorial Service for James will be held Monday, May 3rd, at 11:00am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, Colorado. Please share...

Apr 13, 2010

Michael Christopher Irons, 31, of Denver died April 13 at home. Services are April 17th at 1PM at Horan & McConaty at Dartmouth and Parker Rd. Michael, a native of Colorado, was a full-time student at Metro State College working toward a double-major in Computer Science and Mathematics. He loved helping people, reading, and debating. He is survived by his...

Apr 13, 2010

Leanna L. Cagle lost her courageous battle with cancer at home on the morning of April 13th surrounded by her loving family. The top priority in Leanna's life was her family. She is survived by her mother, Huberta Angie Martin, father Bud Cagle, sisters Katy DeRenzo and Tammy Garcia, brother Bud Cagle, Jr. and proceeded in death by brother Spencer...

Apr 13, 2010

Evelyn Hava Vardon (formerly Citron) was born in Berlin, Germany in 1924. Her father, Julius Citron, a distinguished medical researcher and physician, was a friend and doctor to Albert Einstein. As a young girl she met Einstein and later in life spoke fondly of sitting on his knee. Her family left Nazi Germany shortly after Hitler's rise in January 1933....

Apr 13, 2010

Dean John Wear was born on November 8, 1946, in Denver, CO to John and Doris Wear. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and his mother, Doris. He is also survived by his stepchildren Michael Pakiser & his wife Julie, Diane Leach & her daughter Stacy, his grandson Jacob Pakiser plus numerous other family members and wonderful friends including...

Apr 13, 2010

Joseph, 81, died in Denver, Colorado on April 13, 2010. He was the second son of five children of Audry Bando and Cadis Fulford. Joe was born in Grady County, Georgia, on January 1, 1929. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Diana Papedo Fulford; his ex-wife, Elaine Karamigios Fulford; two daughters, Karen Kirtland, Michelle (Brad) Kipp, one...

Apr 13, 2010

Edward Hunter was born in Denver on July 9, 1933 to Alexander & Hilda (Hofflander) Hunter. Eddie attended St. Francis Catholic Schools, Graduating in 1951. He attended college before he went to trade school to become a pipefitter. He worked as a pipefitter for 52 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Pipefitters Local #208. He married...

Apr 12, 2010

Preceded in death by his parents and son, Richard W. Hoffman. Loving husband of Diane. Father of Rebecca, Judy, David, Cindy, Don, Dan, and Dean. Grandfather of 21 and Great Grandfather of 3 and 1 to be. Brother of Wayne Hoffman. Also survived by numerous neices, nephews and other relatives and friends. The Visitation is Monday, April 19, 2010 from...

Apr 12, 2010

Janet Avonelle Dowler, 92, passed away April 12, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Marta (Byron) Fenton; grandchildren, Paigia Dowler, Alicia (Perry) Rubeck, Nick Kubli, Kacee Kubli; great-grandchildren, Stone Rubeck and Chezni Rubeck; son-in-law, Gael Kubli. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; parents, George Delbert DeRusha and Blanche DeRusha nee Bartholomew; son, Craig Foster Dowler; daughter,...

Apr 11, 2010

Benjamin is survived by his mother, Nancy; a sister; and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Christopher. Visitation for Ben will be held Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, with Recitation of the Rosary immediately following at 7:00 PM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line...

Apr 11, 2010

Albert W. Gerze ""The Viking"" ""Big Al"" February 9, 1954 - April 11, 2010 Close friend of Karen Duffy Father of Sons Al & Travis Gerze, Daughter Tania Crook Grandsons: Bravery & Saber Gerze, Trai & Trent Crook. Son of Albert & Maryann Gerze Siblings: Brother Steve Gerze and Sisters Kathie Phillips & Debbie Dettermen Proceeded by: Brother David Gerze...

Apr 11, 2010

Betty Jean Wood, 76, of Denver, passed away April 11, 2010. She is survived by Clayton D. Wood, her loving husband of 51 years; niece Joan E. Wood and nephew E. Gordon (Sharon) Wood. Betty was a first and second grade schoolteacher for the Denver Public Schools, retiring in 1989. Funeral Service 11:00 Thursday, Central Christian Church, 3690 Cherry Creek...

Apr 11, 2010

Vivian is survived by husband Sam; children Tony Shortino and Stephanie Shortino; father Glenn (Shirley) Cornelius; and siblings James (Cathy) Cornelius, Rita (Ron) Jacobs, Greg (Kathy) Cornelius, Theresa (Eddie) Albers, Lisa (Bob) Hudelson. Preceded in death by mother Mary Cornelius. Vivian was a member of The Sweet Adelines and loved spending time with her family. She loved traveling with her...

Apr 11, 2010

Duane, age 88, passed away on April 11, 2010. Memorial Service to be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at Dillon Community Church, 371 LaBonte Street, in Dillon, Colorado; and Memorial Service to be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at Windcrest Retirement Community, 3235 Mill Vista Road, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Please share your...