Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
David B. Coombe
Oct 6, 2008
David B. Coombe passed away suddenly October 6, 2008. Born August 22, 1946 in North Hampton, England, he grew up and lived most of his life in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He moved to Denver, Colorado in August of 1990 and was well known in the insurance industry. Surviving are his wife, Cassandra Coombe; son, David Coombe; daughter, Adene Lucas, and...

Christopher Michael Stephens
Oct 5, 2008
STEPHENS, CHRISTOPHER 20, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008. Rosary to be recited 6PM, Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, Aurora. Funeral Mass will be held 1PM, Friday, October 10, 2008 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.
Austin Freeman Ayers
Oct 5, 2008
Austin Freeman Ayers 17, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2008, due to injuries sustained during a long-boarding accident. He was born September 15, 1991, in Wheat Ridge, CO, and had lived in the Arvada area since age 2. Survivors are his parents, Munsey and Rebecca Ayers; a brother, Joel; a sister, Haley; paternal grandparents, Munsey and Mary Jo Ayers...
Henry Paul Boehm
Oct 5, 2008
Henry P. Boehm, 78, of Littleton. Husband of Marilyn. Father of Henry Boehm, John Boehm, Sharon Lasater. Grandfather of 8. Brother of Constance Martin. Graveside Service Friday, 2:15 pm Area ""C"", 3698 South Sheridan Blvd. Memorials to The Denver Zoo or Craig Hospital.

Rafael Leano Ledesma
Oct 4, 2008
Rafael Ledesma, 59, passed away October 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Perla; mother, Delores L. Ledesma; siblings, Ramon (Belle) Ledesma; Revere (Karen) Ledesma, Virgil (Nilda) Ledesma; Alice (Cesar) Gamboa, Girlie (Boy) Pineda, Maritess (Felix) Santillan, and Guia (Jimmy) Yu; in-laws, Lito Morales, Alicia (Renato) Casupanan, Sonia (Jose) Portugal; nieces and nephews, Mel (Jaymie) Casupanan, Richard (Jem) Casupanan,...

Ann M. York
Oct 4, 2008
Ann M. (Carrado) York is survived by her daughter, Joann (Mike) Kincaid, her three grandchildren Denise, David and Darren and two great grandchildren, Josh and Michael. She is also survived by her brother Fred (Frances) Carrado and two sisters, Lucille Chadwick and Josephine Turzanski and many neices and nephews. Her husband, George preceded her in death. Visitation, Tuesday, 2PM-8PM and...

Joan Elizabeth Crawford
Oct 4, 2008
Joan E. Crawford, 76, passed away October 4, 2008. Beloved mother of Lois Anne Rywalt, Susan Ellen (Bill) Roser, and Denise Marie (Ralph) Miller. Funeral Mass Wednesday, October 8, 1:30 pm at Church of The Risen Christ, 3060 Monaco Pkwy., Denver. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 455 Sherman Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203....
Jimmy Pacheco, Jr.
Oct 4, 2008
Jimmy Pacheco, age 42, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away October 4, 2008. Survived by loving family members and many friends. A Celebration of Life service in his memory will be held Saturday, October 11, 2008 beginning at 10:00 A.M. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (just to the west of Holly Street), in Centennial,...
Lorrie June Karas
Oct 3, 2008
Lorrie was born in Petaualuma, California on March 25, 1950 to parents, Larry & June Martini who preceded her in death. Lorrie is survived by her husband, George A. Karas, whom she married in Breckenridge, Colorado on December 20, 1980. Lorrie is also survived by her stepchildren, Mark J. (Gwen) Karas, Jeffrey R. (Heather) Karas, Anastasia (Robert) Gervasi; her grandchildren,...
Marlys Kathryn Moore
Oct 3, 2008
Marlys Kathryn ""Parky"" Moore, 80, of Denver, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 from 5 PM to 6:30 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, 80246. A Rosary will follow at 6:30 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM, St. Vincent...

Kathleen A. Lopez
Oct 2, 2008
Kathleen A. Lopez, 67, of Denver. Wife of Isidore. Mother of Daniel (Laurie), Roberta, Regina (Patrick) Carrington & Rebecca (Noah) Thomas. Grandmother of 12. Sister of Elaine (Richard) Lopez. Rosary Tues., 6:00 pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass, Wed., 10:00 am, All Saints Catholic Church, 2559 S. Federal Blvd. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery....

Doris Breta Marquez
Oct 2, 2008
Doris B. Marquez, 98, of Denver, died October 2, 2008. She is survived by her sons, Patrick (Diane), Daniel (Donna), Frank (Jeanette), and Ricky; 9 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 1 greatgreat-grandchild. Her husband, Joe, preceded her in death. Visitation, Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Guardian Angels, 1843 W. 52nd...
Derald Goodman
Oct 2, 2008
71, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008. The husband of Alice; father of Derald Jr.(Mimi)and Troy; step father of Tina McGinnis; brother of Lyle Goodman(Dotty)and Jeannie Hoffman(Don); grandfather of Stacy Archuleta (James), Shannon McGinnis and Ryan McGinnis; uncle of serveral nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother, Delbert Goodman. Memorial contibutions may be made to the American Cancer...

Pauline G. Skirvin
Sep 30, 2008
Pauline G. SKIRVIN of Aurora, died September 30, 2008. She was born July 21, 1913, at Elk Creek, MO. Her husband, Ernest W. Skirvin, preceded her in death in 1986. She earned advanced educational degrees. After teaching many years in Missouri, she continued her career in Colorado, retiring in 1977 from Aurora Public Schools. She taught thirty-four years. Immediate survivors...

Louis A. Nigro
Sep 30, 2008
Louis is survived by wife Antonette; children Lou (Mary), Lori (Tom) Phillips, Joe (Terry); six grandchildren; one great grandchild. Preceded in death by daughter Kathy Ann Nigro. Reciation of the Rosary will be held Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, in Centennial, Colorado. Funeral Mass will be held...

John Howard Carlson
Sep 30, 2008
Age 56. Died September 30, 2008. Loving husband of Yinyin; beloved father of Lisa and Sharon. Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at 3 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society; Lung Cancer Research.
Scott Thomas Diercks
Sep 30, 2008
Scott Diercks 38, of Englewood. Son of Norma Boehler. Brother of Cynthia Bonney. Father of Jeremy. Memorial Service Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Faith Bible Chapel, 64th and Ward Road, Arvada, Family Worship Center. Memorials to Scott Diercks Memorial Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank.
Helenrae Wilson Kogel
Sep 30, 2008
Helenrae Wilson Kogel, 89, passed away September 30, 2008, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Helenrae was a smart woman who graduated from Purdue University at a time when few women went to college. She became a gifted knitter, crafting beautiful sweaters which her family still happily wear. Her appreciation of flowers was deep, and many a tulip and daffodil bulb pop...

Johnston R. Livingston
Sep 29, 2008
Johnston R. Livingston passed away Saturday at home. Services at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., Saturday, Oct 4, 1:30 PM. He was born in Fuzhou, China December 18, 1923. He was a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School with honors. He is survived by his wife, 2 sons, 2 daugh- ters and 5 grandchildren. In lieu...
Jean Kevin Tool
Sep 29, 2008
Jean Kevin Tool, of Denver, passed away September 29, 2008. He was born January 1, 1919 in Murdock, Nebraska to Harold Warren and Edna Mina (Goehry) Tool. Jean was an accomplished artist at an early age. As a teenager, at the urging of his father and the postmaster, he drew pen and ink portraits of notable personalities (Shirley Temple, Albert...
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