Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

John  B. Kempfer

John B. Kempfer

Oct 8, 2019

Mr. Kempfer is preceded in death by son John B. Kempfer Jr., and grandsons Christopher and Christian. He is survived by Daughters Linda Enloe (Don) and Patricia Kempfer (John Kilgore); Granddaughter Christina Enloe; sister Charlene Gardner; also nieces, nephews, friends and teammates.

John began his engineering career with the City of Baker (OR) working on multiple municipal projects. He received...

Roger  Charles Hubbard

Roger Charles Hubbard

Oct 8, 2019

Roger C. Hubbard, 79, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away October 8, 2019 at home from complications related to cancer. He was born September, 13, 1940 in Blue Island, Illinois to Roger and Kathryn Hubbard.

Roger is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy.

He is preceded in death by his father, Roger Hubbard, Sr. and his mother, Kathryn...

Betty  Armstrong Blincoe

Betty Armstrong Blincoe

Oct 7, 2019

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, William H. Armstrong and Blanche B. Armstrong and husband Edward I. Blincoe.

She is survived by her children: Edward I. (Susan) Blincoe Jr., William A. (Marti) Blincoe, Melissa K. Blincoe, Jane B. (Tim) Blincoe Coulter.

Grandchildren: Edward F. Blincoe (Amy), Shane E. Bernard (Elissa), Andrew J. Bernard, Ryan E. O'Brien (Amy), Blair...

Mary  Lou Vosbeek

Mary Lou Vosbeek

Oct 7, 2019

Mary “Lou” is survived by her husband Bob Vosbeek, children: Rob (Lynn) Vosbeek, Vicki (Peter) Timm and Kathy Nelson, grandchildren: Amy Elliott, Jenny Vosbeek, Ann Kruse, Maggie Timm, Cassie Timm, Joe Timm, Luke Nelson, Jack Nelson, and Matthew Nelson, great-grandchildren: Clara Elliott, Tessa Elliott, and Harper Vosbeek. She is preceded in death by her sibings: Tony Beerling and Betty Vossen.

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Scott  Michael Rope

Scott Michael Rope

Oct 7, 2019

Scott Michael Rope passed away on October 7, 2019. He is survived by many loving family members and friends including his former spouse Angela and their children Tyler, Hunter, and Trevor; his brother; and his mother.

A Memorial Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 11am at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 7577 W. 80th Avenue,...

Robin Snyder

Robin Snyder

Oct 6, 2019

Robin W. Snyder, 66, of Arvada passed away on October 6, 2019 at Lutheran Collier Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 8, 1953 in Colorado he was the son of Marvin and Joanne (Shafroth) Snyder. Robin married Lynne Reseigh on June 26, 1976 and together they shared 43 years of marriage.

Robin was an operations supervisor...

Josephine E. ""Jody"" Yannacito

Josephine E. ""Jody"" Yannacito

Oct 5, 2019

Josephine E. “Jody” Yannacito (nee O’Done) passed away on October 5, 2019, just 4 days shy of her 91st birthday. She was born and raised in Denver by her parents Nettie and Michael O’Done.

Josephine is survived by her children Karen (Mike) Cahenzli, John Yannacito, and Jim Yannacito; her grandson Jared; and many other loving family members and friends....

Sidney Briscoe

Sidney Briscoe

Oct 5, 2019

Sidney Briscoe, 80, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on October 5, 2019. Sidney was born to Felix and Beatrice Briscoe in Opalousas, Louisiana on June 3, 1939.

After high school Sidney served in the United States Marine Corps. He then had a long career with Public Service Utilities, from which he retired.

Sidney is survived by his wife, Helen Briscoe;...

Rev. Thomas Nelson C.M.

Rev. Thomas Nelson C.M.

Oct 5, 2019

Fr. Tom Nelson, C.M., died October 5, 2019 in Denver, Colorado at age 83. He lived a long life dedicated to serving poor and marginalized people. Fr. Tom was born in St. Louis, MO in 1936, one of five children of Robert and Mary Nelson. He was predeceased by his brother Bob (Clara, deceased), and is survived by his sisters...

Christian  Michael Redman

Christian Michael Redman

Oct 5, 2019

Christian Redman (C Troop, 1986-1989) passed away on 5 OCT 2019 after a three-year fight with cancer. He served in the Border Legion as a 19D Scout, first in C Troop and then at Border Operations. Chris was an accomplished Bradley crewman and gunner, and known for his natural ability in the field, whether at the Border, maneuvering through the...

Mary  Lou Heineman

Mary Lou Heineman

Oct 5, 2019

Mary Lou Heineman, of Westminster, Colorado passed away on October 5, 2019.

Mary Lou is preceded in death by her husband, Richard. She is survived by her children, Debra (Richard) Cruse, Terrie (Robert) Sievewright and Jeff (Rose) Heineman; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery, with her husband.

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Warren  LeRoy Taylor

Warren LeRoy Taylor

Oct 5, 2019

Warren LeRoy Taylor December 22, 1923-October 5, 2019 Warren L. Taylor died October 5 from complications of Parkinson's disease. An elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), he was an active member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, and a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. A resident of the Denver area since 1962, he was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on...

Mary Elizabeth Bollinger Murdock

Mary Elizabeth Bollinger Murdock

Oct 4, 2019

On Friday, October 4, 2019, Mary Elizabeth Bollinger Murdock, mother of two children passed away at age 74.

Mary was born on February 21, 1945 in San Angelo, TX to Nancy Elizabeth and Lee Ralph Bollinger. Mary grew up in San Angelo with her sisters Joann Vick and Dorothy Biggs and her cousins Linda, Sherry and Barbara.

Mary graduated...

Michael  J. Villano

Michael J. Villano

Oct 4, 2019

Michael J. (Mick) Villano, 75, passed away in his home Friday, October 4th, 2019, surrounded by his adoring family.

Born February 21, 1944, Mick Villano was a Colorado native, and a proud grandson of an Italian immigrant from Potenza, Italy. The Villano family built their home and farm in the Welby district of North Denver, where Mick grew up alongside...

Mary  E. Kellnhofer

Mary E. Kellnhofer

Oct 4, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Kellnhofer, 84, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away October 4, 2019. She is survived by her children, Judy (William) Laflin, William (Lanna) Kellnhofer, Jr., Joseph (Amber) Kellnhofer and Ron Kellnhofer; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, William A. Kellnhofer, Sr.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 9, 2019, from 5-6pm followed by...

Steven  James Davis

Steven James Davis

Oct 3, 2019

Steven Davis of Northglenn, Colorado, was born on April 23, 1963, in Wichita, KS to Robert & Patricia Davis.

An unknown medical event caused Steve to fall from his bike while he was riding with his son Lachlan on September 30th. He passed away from his extensive injuries on October 3rd. His organ donations have already benefited the lives of...

Tasia  Michelle Losli

Tasia Michelle Losli

Oct 3, 2019

Tasia Michelle Losli, of Westminster, Colorado passed away on October 3, 2019.

A Celebration of Life honoring Tasia will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 2pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229.

Please share memories of Tasia and condolences with her family by signing the online guestbook below.

Celebration of Life: October 18,...

Kathryn  L. Buteau

Kathryn L. Buteau

Oct 2, 2019

Kathryn (Kate) L. Buteau, age 78, died at University of Colorado Hospital on October 2nd, 2019. Cause of death was leukemia.

Born January 4th, 1941 in Cheyenne Wyoming, she lived in Cheyenne and worked as a Community College English teacher in Cheyenne until her retirement in 1998. After retirement Kate volunteered at The Davis Hospice Center and the Laramie County...

John  Erland Nordstrom

John Erland Nordstrom

Oct 1, 2019

John Erland Nordstrom, 82 of Parker, Colorado, passed away with his family by his side on October 1, 2019. John was born on May 14, 1937 to his parents John and Nellie Nordstrom in Plainfield, New Jersey.

John graduated with his Bachelors of Psychology, where he went on to become an avid social worker in Nebraska and Colorado. John was...

Elaine Apostolakis

Elaine Apostolakis

Oct 1, 2019

With her children at her side, Elaine Apostolakis passed away peacefully on October 1, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa June 10, 1934 to Harry and Beulah Zakas . Even though she was awarded a full scholarship to the Chicago Art Institute, being a free spirit and avid traveler led her to working...