Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Stacy  Ray Tawson

Stacy Ray Tawson

Feb 2, 2019

Stacy Ray Tawson, 49, passed away suddenly February 2, 2019 in Colfax, Washington. Stacy was born November 9, 1969 in Denver, Colorado. He spent most of his life in Colorado and Southern California.

Stacy was a truck driver. He was employed by Inland Empire Milling Company, St. John, WA at the time of his death. Stacy was an avid reader...

Paul  Andrei Chernushin

Paul Andrei Chernushin

Feb 2, 2019

Paul, 90, of Denver, Colorado, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2019. He is survived by his children, Anne (Russell) Sibell, Alexei (Melody) Chernushin and Joseph Chernushin; and 2 grandchildren, Cole & Marina.

Graveside Service will be Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 10:30am at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area B, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver.

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Eugene Abeyta

Eugene Abeyta

Feb 2, 2019

Eugene Abeyta passed away on February 2, 2019 at the age of 78.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Abeyta, children Diane Coronado, Mandy Abeyta, Eugene (Lisa) Abeyta Jr., Jesse (Rose) Abeyta, & Tina Abeyta. He is also survived by his 16 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday February...

Dorothy  Rose McDougal

Dorothy Rose McDougal

Feb 2, 2019

Dorothy Rose McDougal September. 28, 1923-February. 2, 2019 Born in, and a native of Denver. Graduated from St. Francis H.S. Survived by children Michael (Kathy), Patrick (Hazel), Linda Grieve, Casey, Bernadette (Rick) Morrison; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; Two great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Arthur W. McDougal. Rosary Friday, 02/15/19, 7:00 pm, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S....

George  William Kaferly

George William Kaferly

Feb 2, 2019

George W. Kaferly, 98, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. George was born in Chicago IL on February 2, 1921 to George Leo and Lu Gabel Kaferly.

George married Adele Chavez on October 16, 1945, and lived in Chicago until they moved to Denver in 1964. George attained his Associate Degree in Engineering and worked for...

Richard  Lyle Knowlton

Richard Lyle Knowlton

Feb 1, 2019

Richard Lyle Knowlton lost his hard-fought battle from complications of Alzheimer's disease on February 1, 2019. He was a man of vision, family, community and knew the importance of hard work, honesty and determination to overcome obstacles.

Dick was born on June 9th, 1932 in Austin, MN, two blocks from the Hormel meat packing plant, to Lyle and Rosella (Bothun)...

Nicole  Cooper Pearce

Nicole Cooper Pearce

Feb 1, 2019

Nicole Cooper Pearce, age 54, died at home on February 1, 2019.

Nicole was born November 15, 1964 in Denville, New Jersey, and grew up in Texas. Nicole graduated with a BA from the University of Southern California in 1987 and earned a Masters in Fine Arts in creative writing from Vermont College. An avid reader since childhood, Nicole was...

Roland  Lloyd Deines

Roland Lloyd Deines

Feb 1, 2019

Roland ""Lloyd"" Deines was born on December 15, 1929 in Russell, Kansas to his parents Ludwig Deines and Kathrina Krug. He was one of seven children and grew up in the small town of Moran, Kansas. Lloyd attended St. John's College in Winfield, Kansas just before joining the United States Navy in 1951. In 1953, Lloyd married his high school...

Marjorie Sutton

Marjorie Sutton

Feb 1, 2019

Marjorie Sutton passed away on February 1, 2019 in Centennial, Colorado. She was born on May 16, 1936 in San Mateo, Bolivia, the daughter of Fred and Ruth Legant. She graduated from Big Rapids High School and Henry Ford College in Michigan, and she attended Columbia Bible College. She worked as a registered nurse. Marjorie was an active volunteer for...

Charlie  R. Sheridan

Charlie R. Sheridan

Feb 1, 2019

Charlie R. Sheridan, 66, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on February 1, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Carla; and children, Christopher & Kimberly.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 6-7pm followed by a Vigil Service at 7pm, both at Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, 7400 West 80th Avenue, Arvada. Another visitation will be held Wednesday,...

Linda  G. Woolley

Linda G. Woolley

Feb 1, 2019

Linda G. Woolley, 73, of Englewood, Colorado passed away February 1, 2019. She was born July 7, 1945 to Austin G. and Ruth A. (Cramton) Woolley.

Survived by daughters, Jodi Fournier, Sundae Ardell Stoa , and Heidi Haines ; and many other loving family members and friends.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16,...

Jana Smith

Jana Smith

Feb 1, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Jana Elaine Smith passed away suddenly after a tragic accident in her home in Edwards, Colorado, on February 1, 2019, at the young age of 57. She was born in New Orleans and was adopted and raised in Eunice, Louisiana, by the late O.J. and Myrtis Gillett Smith. Jana joins her...

Ralph B. ""Bud"" Thomson

Ralph B. ""Bud"" Thomson

Feb 1, 2019

Ralph Thomson, of Commerce City, Colorado, passed away on February 1, 2019.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lulu Thomson; his wife, Shirley Thomson and his grandson Timothy Thomson.

He is survived by his children, Rod Thomson, Rory (Cathy) Thomson, Richard Thomson and Valorie (Larry) Waldroup and grandchildren, Rylan Thomson, Ryan Thomson, Gregory Waldroup.

There will...

Anita Newell

Anita Newell

Jan 31, 2019

My beautiful, loving, sweet, and wonderful wife / friend / partner, I love you so and miss you so!

The Good Lord gave us 7 years and 31 days together. We never missed a moment to express our love for each other, every night and every morning.

Anita began her life in Breckenridge MN, the daughter of Adolph Warren Neuman...

Avis  Z. Johnson

Avis Z. Johnson

Jan 31, 2019

Avis Zimmer Johnson peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2019, at her home in the Gardens of Columbine in Littleton, Colorado.

A celebration of her life will be held on February 23, 2019 at 2 pm at Horan and McConaty Funeral Home, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado.

Avis, daughter of Frank Anthony and Erma Wynant...

Dorothy  Ann Fisher

Dorothy Ann Fisher

Jan 31, 2019

Dorothy Ann Fisher, 86, died peacefully Thursday, January 31, 2019 at home in Larkspur Colorado following a long decline in health.

She leaves behind Michael, her son and his spouse Tina, Krystal her granddaughter, two great-grandchildren Justin and Jason, and many close friends.

Born and raised in Jersey City, the daughter of George and Anna Pechefsky.

Before and after graduating...

Stanley  Lee Arnold

Stanley Lee Arnold

Jan 30, 2019

Stanley Lee Arnold, 87 years old, passed away in Aurora, CO on 1/30/19 when his heart decided to stop and he died peacefully. He was born May 8, 1931, in Bandon, Oregon to Stanley and Daisy Arnold.

Stan is preceded in death by Barbara Ann Good Arnold. His wife of 49 years. He is also preceded in death by his...

Salvatore Matthew ""Matt"" Rigatti

Salvatore Matthew ""Matt"" Rigatti

Jan 30, 2019

Matt Rigatti passed away in his sleep on January 30th, 2019 at the age of 32 and is survived by his Father Vincent, Mother Richelle, Brother Michael, Brother-in-law Ryan Hughes, Grandmother Armida Rigatti, Grandfather Billy George Wells and extended family and friends.

Matt was a graduate of CU Boulder and had a degree in Applied Mathematics and Engineering Physics. He...

Kristen  Kay Radochonski

Kristen Kay Radochonski

Jan 30, 2019

Kristen Kay Radochonski, a loving angel of God, passed away January 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Born February 26, 1969 in Boulder, Colorado, the daughter of Vernon and Janis Schoep. Sister to brothers David, Charles and Martin. Kristen attended Fairview High School in Boulder, and Colorado State University in Fort Collins where she majored in Social Work, and met husband...

Carl  Leo Claassen

Carl Leo Claassen

Jan 30, 2019

Carl Leo Claassen, 82 years, passed away on January 30, 2019 surrounded by family in his home. Carl was born May 27, 1936 in Denver, Colorado.

He is survived by his wife Susan D. and his brother Gerald L. (Debi), along with four children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A Viewing will be held in his honor on Monday, February...