Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Jacqueline M. Sawaya
Aug 27, 2017
Jacqueline Mildred Sawaya, age 90, died peacefully in Denver, CO on August 27, 2017. She was born on April 14, 1927, in Trinidad, CO to Ruby and William Montgomery. After William died when Jackie was 2 years old, she grew up in Pueblo. Jackie met George Sawaya in Trinidad when she was 16 and married George when they were 20...
Cynthia Ann Sweet
Aug 27, 2017
Cynthia Ann Urness Sweet was born in Albert Lea, MN on July 5, 1948. to parents, Henry & Dorothy- (Olson) Urness She grew up in the small farming community of Frost where she attended Frost Public Schools until graduation in 1966. She went on to attend Mankato State College and received a B.S. in Elementary Education in 1970. During the...
Douglas M. Brown
Aug 26, 2017
Douglas M. Brown passed away August 26, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Wycoff) Brown, his son, Chris (Emily) Brown; daughters Alexi and Mia Brown; granddaughter Haylie, mother Bobbi Brown and sister, Daryl (George Stifler) Brown. A Celebration of Doug's Life will be held Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 1:00 PM with a Memorial Reception to follow...
Larry Pirkl
Aug 26, 2017
Pirkl, Larry L. 1946 - 2017 Larry Pirkl, 71, of Westminster, Colorado, was born July 4, 1946 and died August 26, 2017. He graduated from CSU in 1971. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rita Pirkl; daughter, Tia (Chris) Sekera; grandchildren, Kayleigh Sekera, Owen Sekera; and sister, Linda Jackson. Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 2, 2017,...

Randolph C. Hess
Aug 26, 2017
Randy, 61, of Denver, Colorado, passed on August 26, 2017. He was born on January 1, 1956. Randy had a deep love for his family, music, and especially Star Trek. He is survived by his sister, Pam (Dave) Murray, and many other loving family members and friends. Services will be held in private at a later date. Please share memories...

Virginia Peine
Aug 26, 2017
Virgina H. Peine, 94, of Denver, passed away peacefully in her home on August 26th, 2017. She was born in Manhattan, Kansas. Virginia is survived by her husband, Perry C. Peine, and Daughters, Denise (Peter Taylor) Peine, Lisa (Alan Mackay-Sim) Peine & Sabra (Brian) Fleck. Grandmother of Matilda (Kirk Graham) & Callum Mackay-Sim. Funeral Service Saturday, 11am, St John Episcopal...
Ruth Ann Clark
Aug 26, 2017
Beloved wife and mother, Ruth Clark, was called home to her Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ on August 26, 2017. She was 39 years old and a warrior in the battle against cancer. Ruth Ann Clark was born in Astoria, Oregon, on October 21, 1977. She was the baby sister to Leah, Lisa, David, Emma, and Becky and best...
Loretta Jean Allaire
Aug 26, 2017
Mrs. Allaire is preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Allaire, Sr. and her daughter Laurie. She is survived by three sons, Richard L. (Patty) Allaire Jr.; Paul J. Allaire; and Christopher J. Allaire; Sister Angelina Deflavis, Josephina Deflavis, Santina Deflavis; Eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Private family services will be held. If so desired, memorial...
Martin Hart Cameron
Aug 25, 2017
Navy and Aerospace Veteran, Martin Hart Cameron passed away at his home in Aurora Colorado on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the age of 57 from heart complications. He was a loving Father, Grandfather, Husband, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He was also known as Cameo to his very large and loving Navy Family, and the Velvet Hammer to the Aerospace...
Barbara Ulrich-Holm
Aug 25, 2017
Barbara Ulrich-Holm was born on October 31, 1946 to her parents Robert Paul Ulrich and Carolyn Marshall Ulrich in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter Megan (Holm) Okes and Brady, their children, Logan and Connor. Barb worked as a speech therapist helping in many different settings from children, rehabilitation and seniors. Barb loved to help any one in...
Clare Denise Austin
Aug 24, 2017
Clare Austin, 65, passed away peacefully on 24 August, 2017 after her fight with Breast/Bone Cancer. She was born May 28th, 1952 in Esslingen-Kennenburg, Germany. Clare is survived by her Brother Mark Bosold (Betty Bosold) Son James Austin (Wendy Austin), Two Granddaughters, Jordan Austin and Shelby Austin and her Grandson, Coby Austin. Clare is preceded in death by Her Mother...
Phil Spano
Aug 24, 2017
Phil Spano, 90, of Henderson, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Phill was born on January 23, 1927, in Welby, Colorado to Joe and Jenny Spano. Phil's parents immigrated from Palermo, Sicily in 1923. Phil is survived by his wife of 68 years Ruth, his daughter Sandy (Lyle), and preceded in death by his son Phil Jr. and...
Wayne Rodgers
Aug 24, 2017
Wayne Rodgers, 76, of Castle Rock passed away August 24, 2017. Wayne is survived by his loving wife and family. Prior to his retirement, Wayne was a 747 captain with United Airlines. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 6pm at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial 80122. Please...

Dora Uyeno
Aug 24, 2017
Dora Uyeno, 94, of Denver, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Uyeno. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday September 9, 2017, 11am, at University Park Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Blvd. Denver. Please share your memories of Dora and condolences with her family by signing the Guestbook below.
Barbara S. Gross
Aug 24, 2017
Barbara Sarraf Gross, loving mother, much-loved teacher and friend passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Born January 16, 1928, Barbara was a graduate of Perry High School in Pittsburgh, PA, and received her Bachelorâs and Masterâs degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Barbara lived independently to the end. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Her parents, Harriett...
Martha Esther Wallace
Aug 24, 2017
Martha Esther (Hull) Wallace 78, resident of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. Survived by her husband Larry Wallace, married 60 years, her two daughters Robin June Wallace-Ipema and her husband Gerald, Heidi Marie Wallace-Grant and her husband Daniel, granchildren Casey Albert Ipema, Cody Edward Ipema, Nichalas Jordan Grant and CarolAnn Martha Grant, sister Jeanie (Hull) Bird and...
William James Malone
Aug 23, 2017
William (Bill) James Malone, 83 William (Bill) James Malone, 83, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Saint Anthonyâs Hospital. Born in Trinidad, Colorado to William and Helen Malone, he lived most of his life in Lakewood, Colorado. Bill is survived by his wife Barbara of 52 years, sons Jim (Diana), Tim, Ted, Pat, Bill...
Eleanor M. Demshki
Aug 23, 2017
Eleanor Marie Demshki was born June 21, 1922 in Pueblo, Colorado and passed away August 23, 2017 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado under the loving care of Lutheran Hospice. Eleanorâs family moved to Denver where she attended schooling at St. Josephâs Polish School, Annunciation grade school, and graduated from Manual High School in 1940. Eleanor attended St. Josephâs Hospital School of...

Sarah Lucinda Pappas
Aug 23, 2017
Sarah Lucinda Pappas Passed away on August 23 at age 45 on her birthday. Survived and loved by children Abigail & Caleb Cott; parents George, M.D. & Gail Pappas; sister Adelaide (Kevin) Naughton; brother George (Hazel Nelson) Pappas; nephews & nieces. Private services to celebrate her life will be held.

Reverend Monsignor Edward Madden
Aug 23, 2017
Reverend Monsignor Edward Madden was born May 2, 1926 in Denver, to Edward and Mary Alice (Kelly) Madden, and passed away August 23, 2017 at age 91. He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Sr. M. Karen Madden, S.L., Sr. Loretto Anne Madden, S.L. and Sr. Therese J. Madden S.L. Monsignor Madden attended grade school at Saint John...
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