Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Olivia Chan Shipp
Nov 16, 2018
After a vibrant life, we are saddened to announce that Olivia Chan Shipp, born April 26, 1998 in Denver, CO, died on November 16, 2018 in Rome, Italy.
Olivia's joyous spirit was infectious and illuminated every part of her life from her deep relationships with family and friends to all of her varied activities. Her life was guided by her...
Hope Martinez
Nov 15, 2018
The heavenly gates opened on November 15, 2018, to welcome our beloved sister, daughter and aunt, Hope Martinez. Hope was born on September 24, 1949 and was the oldest of four children. She was raised and received her primary education in Brighton, Colorado. After graduating from Brighton High School, she attended the University of Northern Colorado where she earned her...
Kevin S. Knierim
Nov 15, 2018
Kevin Scott Knierim, 52, of Englewood, CO died unexpectedly on November 15th, 2018. His memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 25th at 2pm at Greenwood Community Church in Greenwood Village, CO (5600 E Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111).
Kevin was born on February 25th, 1966 in San Diego, California. He was adopted by his parents Lynn and...
Marcella C. Cabral
Nov 15, 2018
Marcella C. “Marty†Cabral was born on September 22, 1947, in Greeley, Colorado, to Joe Porfirio Gonzales and Catarina (Torres) Gonzales. She was 71 years old when she passed away on November 15, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Catarina, and her sister Cruz Marie Martinez. She is survived by her...
Harry A. Pippin
Nov 15, 2018
Harry Arthur Pippin January 2, 1926 ~ November 15, 2018
Harry Arthur Pippin, 92, was surrounded by his family when he left this earth on November 15, 2018. He was the fifth of eight children, born on January 2, 1926, to Mildred & Roy Pippin in Keenesburg. Colorado.
Following graduation in Keenesburg in 1944, he entered the U.S. Navy and...
John P. Adams
Nov 14, 2018
Partners for nearly 60 years, John, 86, of Arvada, Colorado joined Gloria in Eternal Life on November 14, 2018.
He was a very devoted and supportive caregiver to his wife and cared deeply for his family's well-being. Having celebrated the Marine Corps' 243rd birthday a few days prior to his passing, John was a proud veteran of the United...
Sandra Sue O'Brien
Nov 14, 2018
SANDRA SUE O'BRIEN 12/15/1949 – 11/14/2018
Sandy left us for the waiting arms of her mother Hazel O'Brien; father Richard O'Brien and brother Don O'Brien on 11/14/2018. She will be missed by her sons Shaun (Jamie) Beers, Kenny (Liz) Beers; granddaughter Kenleigh Beers; brother Richard (Jackie) O'Brien; and dear nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held on...
Marian M. Lopez
Nov 14, 2018
Marian M. Lopez, 76, passed November 14, 2018 while residing in Thornton, CO. She was born May 29, 1942 to Dora and Florentino Gamueda near Denver, CO. Marian is survived by her siblings Anthony Gamueda; Dolores Davis and family; Alex Gamueda and family; Ernie Gamueda and family; Florentino Gamueda, Jr. and family; Lucille Baca and family; John Gamueda and family;...
Lael Porter
Nov 14, 2018
Lael F. Porter, 86, of Lakewood, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Swedish Medical Center. Born on July 30, 1932 in New York, she was the daughter of Ronald and Frances (Fernandez) Carpenter. Lael, a trained vocalist who sang regularly on a NYC radio station, married Ralph Porter in 1954 and together they shared 64 years of marriage....
Virginia Mae Shriver
Nov 14, 2018
Virginia Mae Shriver
1927 – 2018
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Virginia Mae Shriver, at the age of 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2018 while living at Eben Ezer Care Center in Brush, CO. She was born March 22, 1927 to John and Helen Petersen of Omaha, NE. Virginia grew up in the Omaha area, graduated...
Jeffrey Alan Stults
Nov 14, 2018
Jeff Stults, 52, of Phuket, Thailand passed November 14, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. He was born December 18, 1965 to Larry and Linda (Petersen) Stults. He taught business and history for nearly 15 years in numerous international schools, and recently completed his Master of Education Degree.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 12 years, Natcha...
Iva Mae Armstrong
Nov 14, 2018
Iva passed away on November 14, 2018 in Lone Tree Colorado. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Dean. She is preceded in death by her children Richard Card and Diana Lynn Correll. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, 1 p.m. at Horan & McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora, CO, with a...
James ""Jim"" Swiggart, Jr.
Nov 14, 2018
James Mayes Swiggart, Jr. passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in the caring hands of his wife, son, and daughter at the Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. Known to his family, friends, and peers as Jim, he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, and generosity.
Jim was born on November 6, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to Judge...
Eleanor Ruth Huffman
Nov 14, 2018
Eleanor Ruth Huffman passed away on November 14, 2018 at Denver Hospice Center near her family home. She lived a long life surrounded by her friends and family, who will miss her dearly.
Elly was born in Fort Collins, Colorado in October 1933 to her parents Clare and Edna. She grew up in Greeley, CO with her siblings; Neil, Lloyd,...
Frances ""Frankie"" Schultz
Nov 13, 2018
Frances Virginia Schultz was born in Denver, Colorado, on April 14, 1926, to Frederick H. Seder and Emolia (Geibelhaus) Seder and passed away in Northglenn, Colorado, on November 13, 2018, at age 92.
Frances “Frankie†was a teacher’s aide for special education students. She was married to Waldemar Schultz and the two of them celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Frankie...
Robert ""Bud"" Kraeft
Nov 13, 2018
Robert ‘Bud’ Kraeft 1928-2018
Robert ‘Bud’ Kraeft, at the age of 90, took Christ’s hand on November 13th, 2018.
Bud is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joan Kraeft, as well as his children Deborah, Robert, and Susan. He is also survived by his six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Bud will be warmly remembered by the many lives...
Thomas Wulf
Nov 13, 2018
Born in Chicago Illinois to Henry and Agnes Wulf. Later moved to Michigan City Indiana where he raised his kids and then moved to Colorado to live. He was a wonderful loving husband to Peggy for over 37 years. A loving and caring father to his three kids Mike, Annette and Mark and their spouses. He leaves behind ""6"" grandsons...
Edward Fox Gibbons
Nov 12, 2018
After a long, valiant battle with Parkinson's disease, Ed passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 12, 2018. Ed was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from American International College in Springfield with a BA in business and was a multi-lettered varsity athlete for both the crew team and basketball team. Ed married his wife of 61...
Phil Chavez
Nov 12, 2018
Phil Chavez was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Felipe J. Chavez and Caroline (Ahuero) Chavez on July 26, 1934, and passed away in Denver, Colorado on November 12, 2018 at age 84. Phil was married to Laura Lorraine (Seganti) Chavez on November 15, 1958 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Denver. They had celebrated 51 years of marriage...
Betty J. Lundstrom
Nov 12, 2018
Betty June Lundstrom died peacefully at 7:17 AM on November 12, 2018, at the Harvard Square Retirement Community.
A private memorial service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 12:30 PM with Pastor Scott Maxwell, Betty’s grandson, officiating the service. Betty was cremated and her interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery with her husband.
Betty was...
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