Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Thomas  W. Skinner

Thomas W. Skinner

Sep 3, 2009

Thomas W. Skinner, age 23, passed away in Boulder, Colorado on Thursday, September 3, 2009. Tom was born on August 17, 1986 in Evanston, Illinois. He was a student at the University of Colorado. Tom was the youngest of his generation and is survived by his parents, his paternal grandparents and several aunts and uncles: Becky Skinner of Centennial, Colorado;...

Avery  A. Thomason

Avery A. Thomason

Sep 2, 2009

Avery A. Thomason 11, of Broomfield, member of Boy Scout Troop #176, son of Carl & Jody Thomason, brother of Amber Petersen, grandson of Scott & Donna Thomason, also survived by numerous aunts, uncles & cousins. Preceded in death by sister Candice. Funeral Service Wednesday 1:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Ft....

Greg Blazier

Greg Blazier

Sep 2, 2009

23, of Ft. Collins, passed away September 2, 2009. Survived by his mother, Elyssa (Bob)of Ft. Collins; his father, Bud (Shelly)of Elizabeth; brothers, Chad & Drew (Ivy); niece, Ayana; Grandma M & Grandma B; 3 step-sisters. Greg was a Corporal in the Marine Corps who served in Iraq & a student at CSU. He loved his Harley, football & video...

Elizabeth  Joan Shellhaas

Elizabeth Joan Shellhaas

Sep 2, 2009

Elizabeth ""Bet"" Joan Shellhaas, 87, passed away September 2, 2009, in Littleton, Colorado. She was born November 8, 1921, in Venedocia, Ohio, to Elizabeth and David Edwin Jones. She attended York Township School and was Peony Queen VIII in 1939. Bet was the beloved wife of the late, Glen William Shellhaas, attorney and law professor. Bet is survived by her...

Nicholas  A. Laurienti

Nicholas A. Laurienti

Sep 2, 2009

Nicholas Laurienti passed away September 2, 2009 from natural causes. Maestro Laurienti founded the Denver Opera Company in 1975 and continued as the Conductor and Artistic Director until his death. Survived by son Matthew Boller; life partner Thomas Boller; brother John Laurienti and his wife Kathy, sister Josephine Longo and her husband Ray.

Michael  Tadeusz Anzulewicz

Michael Tadeusz Anzulewicz

Sep 2, 2009

Michael Tadeusz Anzulewicz, 83, passed away suddenly September 2, 2009 in Littleton, Colorado. He was born June 5, 1926, in Arnold, Pennsylvania to Michael and Frances Wdowiak Anzulewicz. He later moved to New York where he met Ruth Kuziemkowski at a birthday party. They married three years later. He worked at Hewitt-Robins where he was a rubber technician. After raising...

Hugh  S. Wiley

Hugh S. Wiley

Sep 2, 2009

Dr. Hugh S. Wiley, 82, passed away September 2, 2009. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Ahlean, children Debra (Richard) Kahn, Richard (Michelle) Wiley, Ronald (Isabel) Wiley, Cynthia and Sandra Wiley, sister Jeannie McCormick, 8 grandchildren, 3 nephews and 1 niece. Funeral Service, Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 11AM at Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Reception to follow....

Ralph  R. Peterson

Ralph R. Peterson

Sep 2, 2009

Ralph R. Peterson died in his home on September 2, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ralph was surrounded by his family and with the prayers and thoughts from those he touched around the world. He was 64 years old. CH2M HILL: A LOYAL LEADER Ralph was best known as the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CH2M...

James  E. Durbin

James E. Durbin

Sep 2, 2009

World War II Vet ""Jim"", 82, passed away September 2, 2009. Survived by his wife Patricia; his children; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Phyllis Sandberg; and former wife Margaret Cohen. He was preceded in death by his son Charles. Contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 5600 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Ste. 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

Twila  Lee Crest

Twila Lee Crest

Sep 2, 2009

Twila Lee Crest, 83, died September 2, 2009. She is survived by her children, Cherri (Rahe) Junge, Terry (Pam) Crest, Tony (Reba) Crest, Vicki Meter, and Susie (Mike) Wooldridge; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and brother, Dick (Phyllis) Wiltsie. Her husband, Robert, and son, Randy, preceded her in death. Visitation, Monday, 2-5pm; Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10am, both at Horan & McConaty...

Leonard  D. Shepley

Leonard D. Shepley

Sep 1, 2009

Leonard D. ""Shep"" Shepley, 76, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009 peacefully at home of natural causes. He was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, on February 8, 1933, to Leonard and Cordelia (Davis) Shepley. Leonard graduated from Berkshire Boarding School in Massachusetts. During that time, he spent summers in Martha's Vineyard, where he learned to captain sailboats. After one year at...

Howard  Monroe Nichols  Jr.

Howard Monroe Nichols Jr.

Sep 1, 2009

Howard Nichols, 70, passed away at his home on Monday. He is survived by his wife, Helene; his children, Heidi Erzan, Jodi Nichols, Barbara Wiper, Shelly Lippincott; his grandchildren, Tyler & William Erzan, Sam & Jacob Wiper, and Jarret & Kilee Lippincott. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 2:00PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998...

Ingrid  R. Bennett

Ingrid R. Bennett

Aug 31, 2009

Ingrid Bennett. Passed away on August 31, 2009. Survived by her husband Jerry Bennett. Preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Anne Bennett. Memorial Service, 9:00AM, Saturday, September 5, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Please share memories of Ingrid and condolences with her family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below.

James  H. Stelloh

James H. Stelloh

Aug 31, 2009

Jim, 81, died peacefully August 31, 2009. His survivors include his loving wife Mary M. Stelloh; children Catherine M. (Tim) Mullin, David M. (Liz) Stelloh, Judith A. (Chuck) Martinez, Christine M. (Maurice) Fox, Glennon E. (Julia) Stelloh; grandchildren Jacob, Megan, and Patrick Mullin, Beth (Keith) Blystone, Jennifer, Kathryn, and Andrew Stelloh, Abel, Alina, and Amelia Martinez, Sarah, C.J., and Laura...

Fred  E. Zipperle

Fred E. Zipperle

Aug 31, 2009

Fred was born on August 25, 1928 and passed away on August 31, 2009. Survived by loyal companion & friend, Francis Tholl; son, Steve & his wife, Julie; 2 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren; sisters: Ruth, Alice & Audrey. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia. He was a carpenter and veteran of the Korean War. Services at a later...

Parker Douglas

Parker Douglas

Aug 30, 2009

Parker Douglas, 81, passed away Aug. 30. Parker is survived by his children Carl, James, Susan, Diane and Brian, and grandchildren Benjamin, Melissa, Caitlin, Douglas, Matthew, Camille, Jackson, Sonya and Karen. Preceded in death by his wife, Frances. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Parker loved golfing, barbequing, fishing and spending time with his family and friends....

Carl  Anthony Skiff

Carl Anthony Skiff

Aug 30, 2009

Carl is survived by his wife Leenore of 52 years; children Michael, Mary & Beverly Skiff, Carol (Dan) Santangelo; grandchildren, Vale (Justin) Hirt, Matthew Skiff, Denise Paugh, Brittany Santangelo, Danielle Santangelo, and Rachel Santangelo. Retired newspaper journalist and graduate of Notre Dame University. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 3:30 p.m., Horan & McConaty Family...

Timothy  William Todd

Timothy William Todd

Aug 30, 2009

Timothy is survived by his siblings Dan and Jim Todd, and Lynn (Brad) Loving; nieces and nephews Jim (Carrie), Darcy, Cody, Jesse and Kyle Todd, Clancy (Brian) Gill, and Kate Loving. Memorial Service will be held Friday, September 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block to the west of...

Gerald Harvey Starkey,, MD  Jr.

Gerald Harvey Starkey,, MD Jr.

Aug 30, 2009

Dr. Gerald H. Starkey, Jr., M.D., 77, a physician and committed public servant died Sunday August 30, 2009. He leaves behind two beloved daughters, Renee Starkey (Dwight) Duncan and Carol Ann Starkey. Dr. Starkey further leaves cherished granddaughter, Chelsea Angela Duncan; three sisters, Kathy (Starkey) Ravenel, Karen (Starkey) Nunez, and Penny (Starkey) Wichel, as well as many loving friends and...

Pascual Nevares

Pascual Nevares

Aug 29, 2009

Hijo De: Paso a vida Eterna Tomas Nevarez Paso a vida Eterna Chavira Nevarez Esposo De: Martha Elia Nevarez Padre De: Andres (Monica) Nevarez Gerardo (Laura) Nevarez Martin (Fabiola) Nevarez Lizeth Nevarez Gina Nevarez Hermano De: Trinidad Nevarez Ortencia Ruiz Rosa Stumpf Manuel Nevarez Tomas Nevarez Luciano Nevarez Guadalupe Nevarez Maria Dixion Socorro Nevarez Paso a vida Eterna Ignacia Shand...