Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Patricia Monaghan
Jul 27, 2019
On July 27, Patsy Fee O'Rourke Monaghan snuck off to a loud, joyful reunion of family and friends in eternity. She was greeted there by Jesus, her Savior; Stephen John Monaghan, her husband, and Megan Monaghan Durkin (Dennis), her daughter; Dr &Mrs Donald H. O'Rourke, her mother and father; Donald and Sheila O'Rourke, her brother and sister; and a whole...
Michael C. Coash
Jul 26, 2019
Michael C. Coash, age 61, of Thornton, Colorado passed away July 26, 2019 with his wife Carrie by his side following a hard-fought battle with Glioblastoma.
Mike graduated from the University of North Dakota where he met Nancy, his first wife. They married in 1981 and had two daughters, Meeghan and Elizabeth, whom they raised together until her death in...
Elisabeth Ester Reyes
Jul 26, 2019
Elisabeth ""Lis"" Reyes
June 16, 1943 – July 26, 2019
Elisabeth ""Lis"" ""Joann"" Reyes, 76, of Denver, CO, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed peacefully on July 26, 2019; she was born in Petaca, NM, and raised in Salida, CO.
Lis enjoyed helping others and spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She was a...
Delores ""Dee"" June Ward
Jul 25, 2019
Delores “Dee†June Ward, 80 of Littleton, Colorado, passed away peacefully July 25, 2019. She was born to her parents: Dale and Vidella Farmer on June 16, 1939 in Wallace, Nebraska.
Dee worked many years both as a Cashier at King Soopers and as a Caterer for Rocky Mountain Catering. During her free time she enjoyed gardening, being outside with...
Helen Elaine Smith
Jul 25, 2019
Mrs. Helen E. Smith, age 106, passed away Thursday morning, July 25, 2019 at the Castle Rock Assisted Living and Home Care facility in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Helen was born October 13, 1912 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Elliott. She graduated from Jackson High School in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1931. She also met her...
William ""Bill"" Lorbiecki
Jul 25, 2019
William “Bill†Lorbiecki, 76, of Denver, Colorado passed away July 25, 2019. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie “Marge†Lorbiecki; children, William “Bill†Lorbiecki, Jr. & Lesli Stockton; grandsons, Alyx Stockton & Caleb Stockton; and siblings, Rosie Myska, Betty (Tony) Myska, Joanie (Bud) Olson & Peter Lorbiecki. Preceded in death by his parents, Peter & Gertrude Lorbiecki; brother-in-law,...
Geraldine ""Gerry"" Moynihan
Jul 25, 2019
Gerry passed away on July 25, 2019. She and her sense of humor will be dearly missed by all those who knew her.
Funeral Mass to take place at Risen Christ Catholic Parish (3060 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80222) on Thursday, August 8th, at 10:30am.
Please leave a comment as condolence for her friends and family below.
Funeral Mass: August...
Jerry L. Gagnon
Jul 24, 2019
Jerry L. Gagnon August 8, 1934-July 24, 2019 Survived by wife Mari; children Lisa (Steve) Knox, Jeanne (Fred) Bishop, Steve (Nikie) Gagnon; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson. Rosary Wed. 07/31/19, 7:00 pm, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO. Funeral Mass Thurs., 08/01/19, 11:00 am, St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 W. Florida Ave., Lakewood, CO. Reception/luncheon at The Retreat...
Mercedes LaVay Peebles
Jul 24, 2019
Mercedes LaVay Peebles, 98 of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away peacefully July 24, 2019. She was born to her parents Edd E. and Stella D. (Corrigan) Reichstein on July 18, 1921 in Kearney, Nebraska.
Mercedes graduated from Mary Lanning School of Nursing in 1943. She served in the Philippines and Japan as a US Army Nurse in WWII (1945/1946). Mercedes...
Robert ""Chappie"" Chapman
Jul 23, 2019
Robert ""Chappie"" L. Chapman, 88 years old- Bob was born on November 21, 1930 in Moorehead, Iowa.
He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and attended Benson High School where he played basketball. He graduated from University of Nebraska, where he also played college basketball. He went on to become a State Farm Agent in 1956 and worked there until he...
Carl & Annie Brobst
Jul 23, 2019
Carl D. Brobst, 64, and Ann “Annie†Brobst, 66, residents of Commerce City, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, as a result of a tragic motorcycle crash. Carl was an Army Veteran, brand new pilot, and a truck driver for FedEx. Annie owned and operated her own business where she provided American Sign Language training and interpreter services....
Gloria A. DeFreece
Jul 22, 2019
Gloria Ann DeFreece, 86, resident of Thornton, CO passed away on July 22, 2019. She was born to Rueben and Vera Crock on December 26, 1932 in Pine Bluffs, WY. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Walter DeFreece in 1985, and her son Richard ""Rick"" DeFreece in 2014.
Gloria is survived by her daughters Susan...
David Edward Newsom
Jul 22, 2019
David Edward Newsom, 71, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away July 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 26, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas to Joseph Edward and Ila Belle Clayton Newsom.
David grew up in Springtown, Texas and fell in love with his wife, Alice while attending the University of Texas, Arlington. They moved to Colorado...
Mardell Iowne Odom
Jul 21, 2019
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Mardell “Mardy†Rose Iowne (Drotar) Odom. Beloved wife of Joe, mother of Salena (Charles) and David and grandmother of Victoria and Veronica. She lived life on her own terms. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Please share your memories of Mardy and condolences with her...
Bruce L. Evans
Jul 21, 2019
Bruce L. Evans, a Denver tax and estate planning attorney, passed away on July 21, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Bruce was born on September 15, 1930 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the fourth child of Dr. Perry and Frances Evans. He attended Lincoln Northeast High School where he played football and basketball, graduating in 1948. He then attended the University of Nebraska...
Matthew ""Mattie"" Moore
Jul 21, 2019
With profound sorrow we announce that Matthew "" Mattie"" James Moore, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend to many, passed suddenly on Sunday, July 21st, 2019 while in the hospital. There are no words to describe our loss.
Born on February 4, 1986 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Matt moved to Colorado when he was 12. He attended...
Marc Dale Abbott
Jul 21, 2019
Marc Dale Abbott, 69, Of Littleton, Colorado passed away on July 21, 2019 at Powerback Rehabilitation center. Marc was born on July 5, 1950 in Salem, Illinois, son to Thompson and Helen Abbott. Marc is survived by his wife, Laura Abbott of Littleton, CO and sisters, Linda Langston of Elsberry, MO and Rebecca Abbott of Carbondale, IL.
Debra Lynn ""Debbie"" Vinnola
Jul 21, 2019
Debbie Vinnola passed away in Colorado on July 21, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Edward Fiore, and her husband Mark Vinnola.
Debra is survived by her children Rick Vinnola and Christina Dawkins (Steve); her grandchildren Gage Dawkins and Samantha Dawkins; her great-grandchild Allyn Edward; her brother Larry Fiore (Diane); and her nieces and nephews...
Patsy Jean Gray
Jul 21, 2019
Patsy Jean Gray February 9, 1942-July 21, 2019 Married July 30, 1963 in Abilene, Texas. Survived by husband Gale Gray; children Jaclyn (Benjamin) Townzen, Marc Gray, Trajina Halbert, Donna (Randy) Castle; grandchildren Heather, Hannah, Holly, Taryn, Jamie. Beloved wife and mother. Visitation Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 5:00-7:00 pm, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. Funeral Service...
Geraldine ""Gerry"" Ethel Heck
Jul 20, 2019
Geraldine ""Gerry"" Ethel Heck, 85, died surrounded by her loving family in her home in Denver, Colorado on July 20, 2019. She was born December 8, 1933 in Denver, Colorado and was the head teller at Union Bank and Trust spanning over four decades until retiring in the late 90's. Geraldine was an amazingly caring woman who was thoroughly devoted...
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