Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Erik  Paul Kristoffersen

Erik Paul Kristoffersen

Jun 2, 2018

Erik Paul Kristoffersen passed away June 2, 2018 while engaged in one of his favorite activities, cycling. He was born in Ames, Iowa, to Ruth (Sprecher) Kristoffersen and Thorvald Kristoffersen and grew up in Columbus, Ohio. Erik lived a full life, rich with explorations, music, and—of course—family. He loved and was deeply committed to his wife and best friend of...

Edna  Guise Doyle

Edna Guise Doyle

Jun 2, 2018

Edna Guise Doyle, 96, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2018.

Edna was born in Tarkio, Missouri August 8th 1921, to Carl and Frances Guise. Edna and her older sister Katherine were raised in small towns in Iowa and Minnesota, graduating from Greenway High School in Coleraine, Minnesota. Edna then attended the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota,...

Val Lawrence

Val Lawrence

Jun 2, 2018

Valerie Lynn Lawrence (Groninga) was born May 24th 1957 in Granite Falls, MN. She was born to Kenneth and Helen (Utne) Groninga. She had a younger brother Tom and a younger sister Lori. In 1980 she moved to CO. In 1986, she married Rick Lawrence and together they had two children, Addison and Connor Lawrence. Val was an enthusiast of...

James  E. Danenhauer

James E. Danenhauer

Jun 1, 2018

James (Jim) Edward Danenhauer of Aurora, Colorado passed away on June 1, 2018 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Visitation to be held on June 5, 2018 from 9:00 to 10:30 am at Horan and McConaty Chapel 11150 East Dartmouth, Aurora CO with funeral services to continue at 11:00 am. Services conducted by Peggy Auten, Hospice Chaplain of Compassus....

Alfred F. ""Al"" Schwinghammer

Alfred F. ""Al"" Schwinghammer

Jun 1, 2018

Alfred Frank Schwinghammer, age 82, of Aurora, Colorado died surrounded by his family after a long struggle with cancer on June 1, 2018 at The Denver Hospice. Alfred was born January 23, 1936 in St. Paul Minnesota, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Schwinghammer and brother of Kenneth. As a young man, Alfred worked hard on the family farm...

Kathleen Kay Friebel Wiegel

Kathleen Kay Friebel Wiegel

Jun 1, 2018

Entered this World on April 2, 1963 in Shelby, Ohio. After a 5 year battle against cancer, she left this World on June 1, 2018 at her home in Brighton, Colorado surrounded by her family. The World lost a most beloved, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend on the morning of June 1st. Kathy Wiegel will be remembered as a...

Marline Hudacko

Marline Hudacko

Jun 1, 2018

Marline Hudacko, 77, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away on June 1, 2018. Marline was born in San Antonio Texas on September 30, 1940 to parents Marvin and Fannie Phillips. Marline was married to Gerry Hudacko on March 10th, 1973 while living in Southern California. Marline and family moved to Colorado in 1986 and has resided in the same house ever...

Patricia  Ann Forbes

Patricia Ann Forbes

May 31, 2018

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Horan & McConaty Wadsworth Chapel. The address is 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80227.

Arabella  Marie Gallegos-Cole

Arabella Marie Gallegos-Cole

May 31, 2018

Arabella's Funeral will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 at ten o'clock in the morning at the Horan & McConaty Wadsworth Chapel. A private interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Anita  K. Long

Anita K. Long

May 30, 2018

Anita K. Long, 74, passed away on May 30, 2018. She is survived by her children Wesley (Arrhya) Long, William (Lisa) Long, and Kevin (Christine) Long; her grandchildren Korbin, Amanda, Martin, Morgan, Harley, Isaac, and Lauren; her siblings Karen Russell, Gary (Janelle) Mueller, and Tim (Suzanne) Mueller; her sister-in-law Kathy Mueller; numerous nieces and nephews; and many loving friends. She...

Linda Whetman

Linda Whetman

May 30, 2018

Linda (Worley) Whetman (62) passed away peacefully in her home on May 30, 2018. Linda was born in Salt lake City, Utah on July 24, 1955, to Lester and Carolynn (Silvers) Worley and moved to Boulder, Colorado with her family in 1966. She married the love of her life, Terry Whetman, November 4, 1977 and moved to Broomfield, Colorado where...

Harvey  W. Curtis

Harvey W. Curtis

May 30, 2018

Harvey William Curtis, 71, of Larkspur, passed away peacefully while being surrounded by the comfort of his family on May 30th at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He was born on March 30th, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa to George Harold and Marjorie (Knaak) Curtis. Harvey graduated from Iowa State University in 1970 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering after...

Robert  Lee Pelzel

Robert Lee Pelzel

May 30, 2018

Robert Lee Pelzel, 82, passed away on May 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. He was born in Hays, Kansas in 1935. Robert was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in Denver and went on to a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder (1960). He worked as a Professional Engineer at Public Service Company of...

Roger  Frank Johnson

Roger Frank Johnson

May 29, 2018

Roger Frank Johnson, after 89 years in passionate and joyful pursuit of all that life might offer, said goodbye to his beloved children and died peacefully at home with his wife, Gail, at his side. Born in Chicago Illinois on October 23, 1928, Roger attended New Trier High School where he was 1st chair violinist. Graduating from Northwestern University he...

Betty  Lee McClung

Betty Lee McClung

May 29, 2018

Betty Lee McClung was born on September 30, 1931, to Calvin William Hiser and Kessie Keeney Hiser in the small mountain town of Rainelle, West Virginia. She was one of 13 children. Betty loved nature, experiencing the beauty of the mountain ranges in both West Virginia and Colorado, but most importantly, she loved her family. Betty was such a loving...

Ming  Choy Lee

Ming Choy Lee

May 28, 2018

Mr. Ming Choy Lee passed away in his sleep on May 27th, 2018. He was 54 years old. Ming had a heart of gold and was very kind and giving. He enjoyed photography and shared his captures with many friends and he also love to gather friends for a good meal. He will be missed. He is preceded in death...

Paul  Scott Felner

Paul Scott Felner

May 28, 2018

Service information has been finalized and is updated below. Paul, 54, of Boulder, passed away after bravely battling a lengthy illness. He will be remembered for his boundless intelligence, generous hospitality, keen sense of humor, and love of family and friends. Professionally, Paul graduated from Christian Brothers High School, received his Bachelors in Business from Rhodes College in Memphis and...

Michael  Charles Dunbar

Michael Charles Dunbar

May 28, 2018

Michael Charles Dunbar passed away on May 28, 2018. He is survived by his loving family; parents LuAnne Dunbar & Michael D. Dunbar and sister, Kylie J. Dunbar (Leo Fin). Michael graduated from Pomona & pursued a career with Coorstek in Colorado. Michael loved cars, hunting, fishing, golf, video games, and snow boarding. He was a generous man and always...

Sister Roberta Furey, S.C.L.

Sister Roberta Furey, S.C.L.

May 28, 2018

SISTER ROBERTA FUREY, SCL . . . Sister Roberta Furey, 82, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) for almost 65 years, died on May 28, 2018 at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Denver. Sister Roberta dedicated 48 years of her ministry to children and youth at Mount Saint Vincent, an orphanage that transitioned to a residential and day treatment center....

Robert Hatt

Robert Hatt

May 28, 2018

On Monday, May 28, 2018, Robert Hatt, husband, father, papa, son and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Brighton, Colorado at the age of 53. Robert will be forever remembered by his wife of 33 years and best friend Carol, and their 5 children, Anthony, Matthew, Vanessa, Natasha, and Baylee, also his 7 grandchildren, Luke, Paige,...