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Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Paul C. Deibert
Aug 4, 2018
Paul was born on January 26, 1967 to Ed and Sandy Deibert at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. As Paul often liked to point out, Sandy was the oldest first time mother in the maternity ward and Paul was a preemie — one of the few times he was early! Two years later, Ed and Sandy welcomed their second...
Dr. Terry L. Wostrel DDS
Aug 4, 2018
Dr. Terry L. Wostrel, DDS
Terry L. Wostrel, born October 8, 1954 in Plainview, Nebraska died Saturday August 4, 2018 in his Littleton home. He was the son of Stanley Wostrel and Pearl Timmerman Wostrel of Plainview. Terry was the youngest of six children. Growing up on his family's farm he developed a love of watching things grow, a passion...
Brian Daniel Peak
Aug 4, 2018
On Saturday, August 4, 2018, Brian Daniel Peak – husband, father, son, and brother – passed away at the age of 36 years after losing his heroic battle with cancer. Brian will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend, Julie, and their precious children, John (3) and Oliver (2). Brian will also be forever remembered by his extended...
Tammatha Marie Koonce Fiala
Aug 4, 2018
Tammatha “Tammy†Marie Koonce Fiala was born in New Bern, North Carolina to Pete and Vicky (Archibald) Koonce, and passed away in Denver, Colorado on August 4, 2018 at age 48.
She is survived by her husband John Fiala, her daughter Rose, her parents Pete and Vicky Koonce, brothers, Tim Kientzle and his wife Beth, and Tony Koonce and his...
John Patrick Lamberton
Aug 4, 2018
John Patrick Lamberton passed away on August 4, 2018.
John cherished his family and friends. He was the person who would always listen and do whatever it took to help you out. He had as smile for everyone and a great sense of humor. He had an uncanny ability to remember facts, history and trivia, especially about Denver.
John loved...
Harold Ruth
Aug 3, 2018
Harold Ruth died at the age of 84 on August 3, 2018 in Centennial, Colorado. He was born July 26, 1934 to Barbara and Joseph Ruth of Hammond Indiana. Harold is survived by Margaret, his loving wife of 49 years and four children: Mark, Brenda, Heather, Joe and seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gene Ruth...
Jacob William Emerson
Aug 2, 2018
On Thursday, August 2, 2018, Jacob William Emerson, a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 25. Jacob was born on Thursday, January 21, 1993 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Jacob is survived by his parents Jeff Emerson and Elizabeth Emerson; brother Christopher [Amanda] Emerson; three sisters, Heather [Zach] Emerson-Smith, Emily Emerson, and Kimberly Emerson; paternal...
Thomas Elbert Hicks
Aug 2, 2018
Thomas Elbert Hicks, 53, of Watkins, CO passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his residence. A native of Waukegan, IL, he was the son to Hurshel R. Hicks and the late Lucille J. Sutton.
Tom was a talented hockey player turned revered hockey coach, and he supported the growth and development of girls’ hockey in Colorado. A modern...
Tony P. Spano Sr.
Aug 2, 2018
Tony, 93, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2018. Tony was born on February 21, 1925, in Welby, Colorado to Joe and Jenny Spano, immigrants from Palermo, Sicily in 1923.
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Tony, who became deaf at an early age, attended the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he was a star athlete. He worked...
Rognar ""Knute"" Knutson
Aug 1, 2018
Rognar ""Knute,"" ""Bud,"" Papa,"" Knutson was born in 1934, and died at home on August 1, 2018 after a short, hard fought battle with leukemia.
Knute joined the United States Coast Guard in 1953 where he served four years of active duty and four years of reserve. After serving in the Coast Guard, Knute began his career with Mountain Bell,...
Robert Jay Beutler
Aug 1, 2018
Robert Jay Beutler of Lakewood, CO
Robert Jay Beutler, 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. He resided in Lakewood Reserve in Lakewood, Colorado. He was born January 1, 1926, in Wakarusa, Indiana, son of Jacob and Florence Beutler. On March 10, 1951 he was united in marriage to Colleen Belle Beutler, who preceded him in death. He attended...
Thomas Conley Christopher
Aug 1, 2018
Tom was born on August 22, 1932 in Washington Court House, Ohio to Harvey Christopher and Evelyn Naylor. He passed away peacefully on August 1, 2018 in Lakewood, Colorado. Tom was an active member of the Bear Valley Church in Lakewood, and he resided in Lakewood with his beloved wife, Barbara. Tom is a veteran of the United States Air...
Corinne Elizabeth Nylander
Aug 1, 2018
Corinne Elizabeth Nylander, 73 of Denver, Colorado passed away peacefully August 1, 2018 in her home. Corinne was born to Albert E. and Margaret ""Nellie"" Seep October 7, 1944 in Denver, CO.
Corinne is preceded in death by husband Fred P. Nylander Jr.
Corinne will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Tracy (Chris), Kelly (Eddie), Shannon (Melissa), Erin (Mark), and...
Louella ""Lou"" Wilshire
Jul 31, 2018
Louella ""Lou"" Wilshire beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend has made her final journey and is now at home and at peace with Our Lord and Father. She is survived by her son Michael McClung, daughter DeAnne McClung , daughter Dianne DeBenedictis, son-in-law Michael DeBenedictis, and grand children Lawrence, daughter-in-law Vanessa Arroyo, Nicholas Arroyo, Aidan and Ashton, Giada DeBendictis, and...
Keith W. Stanberry
Jul 31, 2018
Keith W. Stanberry, of Aurora, CO, born August 13, 1946, died unexpectedly on July 31, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Debra Kerps Stanberry, his daughter, Jennifer Loren and his mother, Bernice T. Hemmert. He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan O. ""Stan"" Stanberry.
A graduate of Catholic high school in Southern California, Keith...
Ronald Edward Reid
Jul 31, 2018
Ronald Reid passed away on July 31, 2018 in Centennial, CO. Born on July 6, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the son of Ruth and Mathew Reid. Ronald is survived by wife Evelyn Reid; sons Bret (Patricia), Brian, Bruce (Beverly); step daughter Karen Munoz (Carlos) and step son Stephen Griggs, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services will be held at...
Jose De La Torre Martinez
Jul 31, 2018
Jose De La Torre Martinez passed away on July 31, 2018.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado.
Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 12:30 PM, followed by a Funeral Service both at Horan &...
Eleanor ""El"" Solano
Jul 31, 2018
El, 65, of Denver, Colorado, passed on July 31, 2018. She was born on October 21, 1952 in Denver, Colorado to her parents, Nino Madrid and Aurelia Leba. El was the wife of the late Donald V. Solano. She is survived by her two sons, Dominique Solano and Dion Solano; and many other family members and friends.
A Memorial Service...
Loretta Jean Gillett
Jul 31, 2018
71, of Englewood, Colorado passed away July 31, 2018. Survivors include her children, Michelle Gillett; Kimberly (Clifford) Julian; Melissa (Richard) McCullough and Dan (Rebecca) Gillett; two brothers, Bob (Colleen) Hernandez and Bill (Kathy) Hernandez; 7 grandsons, Austin, Jackson, Joseph, Jacob, Noah, Luke, Coleton. She was strong, had a great sense of humor, and was caring. Visitation Friday, August 10, 2018...
Deborah ""Debbie"" V. Cook
Jul 29, 2018
Deborah “Debbie†V. Cook February 26, 1941-July 29, 2018
Debbie, 77, passed away July 29, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bob; daughters Sheryl (Neal) and Cindy; grandchildren Graham, Gracia, Riley and Liam; and her twin brother Doug (Nancy).
A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, Debbie was a tireless volunteer, especially in serving the Denver...
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