Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Betty M. Kohnen
Jun 16, 2019
Betty Maxine Kohnen, loving wife, mother and grandmother, 88, was born August 6, 1930. She passed away June 16, 2019. She is survived by five children, Douglas (Sharon) Kohnen, Patricia Tracy, Pamela Glisan, Janell (Jim) Gleason, Debra (David) Altman; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Betty was born in Fleming, CO and raised her family with Raymond (Ralph) her husband of...
Felix Lanier Hughes
Jun 16, 2019
Felix Lanier Hughes was born December 11, 1979 in Denver, Colorado to William Marshall Hughes and Audrey Faye Poindexter. He grew up in the Montbello neighborhood and attended Oakland and Mcglone elementary schools of the Denver public school system until he was 13 at which time the family moved to Aurora and he began school at West middle school and...
Gary Dale Torluemke
Jun 16, 2019
Garrold (Gary) Dale Torluemke, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, in Centennial, Colorado.
Gary was born on April 12, 1937, in Oberlin, Kansas, the son of Walter and Louise (Germeroth) Torluemke. He attended parochial school at St. John's Lutheran Church and graduated from from Decatur Community High School in Oberlin in 1955.
Following graduation, he served in the...
Rudy Fife
Jun 15, 2019
Rudy Fife was born July 1, 1960 in Washington, D.C. He was the first born child to Murray Roy Fife and was raised in a loving home by his grandparents Jesse and Ester Fife. “Lil’ Rudy†as he was affectionately called by everyone, was loved by all.
His love for motorcycles began at a very early age with his 1st...
William F. Boyle, Jr.
Jun 15, 2019
William F. Boyle Jr., of Denver, Colorado entered into rest on June 15, 2019.
Bill was born in Stratton, Nebraska on October 16, 1925 to William F. Boyle and Hazel M. Harvey.
Proceeded in death by both of his parents and stepmother, Myrtle V. Boyle and his wife, Adelaide R. Boyle.
Bill is survived by his wife Eleanor L. Champion;...
Thomas Patrick Hurley
Jun 15, 2019
Thomas Patrick Hurley, 69, of Denver passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in his home. Born on October 2, 1949 in Billings, Montana he is the son of Mary L. (O'Brien) Hurley and the late Timothy F. Hurley.
Funeral Mass on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 10am at Mother of God Catholic Church, 475 Logan St, Denver, CO 80203...
Barbara Grove Pellegren
Jun 15, 2019
A devoted mother and grandmother, Barbara Louise Grove Pellegren of Castle Pines passed away peacefully on June 15th after a brief illness. A real “Annie Oakley,†Barbara grew up in the west a true cowgirl, becoming a sharpshooter and expert trick rider. Moving to the city in her teen years, Barbara played the trumpet in the marching band and was...
Peg Dougherty
Jun 15, 2019
Peg Dougherty (Alcorn), 89, passed away on the morning of June 15, 2019, at home. She was born to Marguerite (Mahoney) and Edgar Alcorn on February 9, 1930 in Denver, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Dougherty. Peg is survived by her children Mary (Steve) Gutting, Mollie (Richard) Miles, Dan (Cassie) Dougherty, Tim (Carrie) Dougherty,...
Lenora Bullock
Jun 14, 2019
Lenora Bullock (Capillupo), 97, passed away at home on June 14, 2019. She was born to Catherine (Granato) and Frank J. Capillupo on March 11, 1922 in Denver, CO. Lenora is survived by her children Stephen A. (Donna) Bullock, Colleen I. (Roy) Cromer, Jeannine K. Bullock, Regina L. Bullock, and Catherine P. (James) Bullock; her grandchildren Kate E. Cromer, James...
Karen Russell
Jun 14, 2019
Karen passed away on Friday, June 14. Prior to her passing she had made the decision to donate her body to Science Care, www.sciencecare.com.
A Memorial Service will be held at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Blvd on June 24, 2019 at 1 pm.
Memorial Service: June 24, 2019 1:00 pm Horan & McConaty - South Denver1091 S....
Joseph ""Joe"" Allen McAfee
Jun 14, 2019
Joseph ""Joe"" Allen McAfee, 66 of Denver, Colorado passed away peacefully June 13, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born February 1, 1953 to Dorothy and Jim McAfee.
Joe attended Manuel High School where he later graduated. He was so talented athletically, that he played All State High School Football. Joe went on to own several car...
Patricia M. Chase
Jun 14, 2019
Patricia M. Chase (Harrington), 83 years of age, joined her Heavenly Father on June 14, 2019.
Pat was born on October 4, 1935 in Denver, Colorado. She lived and raised her family in Aurora and found her final residence and home in Centennial.
Pat worked for the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. as an operator and Union Steward.
Pat...
Toni Lynn Roybal
Jun 14, 2019
Toni Lynn Roybal passed away peacefully in her sleep in Centennial, CO on Friday, June 14th, due to ALS complications. She was 59 years old.
Born and raised in Vancouver, WA, she moved to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder and later founded her own exhibit design firm, Roybal Communications, in Denver.
Survivors include: husband Michael Roybal,...
Jean Frances Deidel
Jun 14, 2019
Jean Frances (Coffman) Deidel, of Denver, a loving mother and homemaker, died June 14, 2019 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. Jean was born February 25, 1928 in Denver to James Coffman and Esther Waters-Coffman. She graduated from Cathedral High School and at the age of 19 married her husband Bernard Deidel. Jean and Bernard enjoyed 46...
Kristin W. Louden
Jun 14, 2019
Kris Louden was a birder, singer, Quaker, master gardener, and had many other interests.
She died on June 14, 2019.
The memorial service for Kris Louden will be held at the Mountain View Friends Meeting House (2280 S Columbine St, Denver, CO 80210) on July 6, 2019 at 3 pm. It is expected to last about one and...
Robert Wayne Knorr
Jun 13, 2019
Robert Wayne Knorr, our beloved father, husband, granddaddy, brother and so much more passed away June 13, 2019, leaving a hole in our hearts. Born December 6, 1940 to Gerald and Helen Knorr in Denver, Colorado, Bob lived a happy and active 78 years. Bob's greatest joy, and his deepest dedication, was to his family, especially his wife of 55...
Marianne Farrell-Wolfel
Jun 13, 2019
Marianne Farrell-Wolfel was born the fourth of eleven children and was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Helen Farrell. She was originally from Altoona, Pennsylvania. She has lived in Denver, Colorado since the mid 1970's and thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor life of running, biking and swimming.
Marianne is survived by the love of her life, Glenn Wolfel, and...
Patricia Jolene McCracken
Jun 12, 2019
Patricia Jolene McCracken, 74, of Golden, CO passed away June 12, 2019. Patricia was born to Anthony J. Dardano and Nena Sparacino in Denver, Colorado, on January 39, 1945 and was a native Coloradoan all her life. She is survived by her son, grandchildren, sister and many other family members. Please join the family for a Memorial Service on Tuesday,...
Lewis ""Lu"" Picher Ph.D.
Jun 12, 2019
Lewis Picher, Ph.D., known to friends and family as Lu, died peacefully at home on June 12, 2019, surrounded by family.
Born in Fort Monroe, Virginia, to Oliver S. Picher and Marion Lewis Picher, Lu was raised in a military family, moving every few years. His most formative experiences were while his father was stationed in Hawaii, Washington D.C., and...
James Jacob Lidinsky Jr.
Jun 12, 2019
James Jacob Lidinsky Jr., 89, passed away at his residence in Lakewood, Colorado on June 12, 2019.
Jim was born in Illinois on May 8, 1930 to James and Eloise Lidinsky. Jim spent most of his adult life in Colorado. He was a long-time employee of General Motors and retired from Chevrolet in the early 90's as a Field Service...
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