Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Jeffrey Allen Snell
Jun 27, 2017
Jeff Snell, 41, of Aurora, CO, passed away on Tuesday, June 27. Jeffrey Allen Snell was born in Rapid City, SD on September 7, 1975 to Lona and Brad Snell. His father, Brad, ingrained in Jeff a love of baseball from an early age as his coach, baseball card shop owner and avid Yankees fan. Jeff started playing baseball at...
Aletha Elisa Mora
Jun 26, 2017
Aletha Elisa Mora, 95, of Lakewood, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017. Aletha was born to Macario and Delfina (Solano) Gallegos in Logan, New Mexico on February 19, 1922. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Murphy, numerous grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Monday, July...
Larry J. Pearce
Jun 26, 2017
Larry Pearce passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 26, 2017 at his home in Lakewood, CO. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Bernie (Bernadine) Pearce, children Brian (Casey), Brad (Erin), Heather (Josh Shobe) and grandchildren, Tayler, Colton, Danika, Cameron, Samantha and Joslynn. He was born on August 12, 1954 in Denver, CO to Joe...
Henrietta A. Dwyer
Jun 26, 2017
Henrietta ""Donna"" Morrato Dwyer 82, of Denver was born 9/26/34. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack H. Dwyer, her parents Louis F. Morrato and Evelina DeSimone Morrato and brother Francis J. Morrato and his wife Mary Lee. She is survived by her children Donna Stern (Gary), Paul Dwyer...
Mabel ""Gorgeous"" Gutierrez
Jun 26, 2017
Mabel Gutierrez, 85, died June 26, 2017, after declining health over the past 10 years, with family at her side. She had a strong belief in God, and is now at peace with our Lord and Savior in heaven. Before her death, she celebrated 60 years of marriage to her husband, Frank Gutierrez. Mabel was a long-time resident of Denver,...
Rita Joyce Meier Knudson
Jun 26, 2017
Rita Joyce Meier Knudson of Cherry Hills Village, Colorado passed away June 26, 2017. A Wake will take place at 11AM on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Cherry Creek Country Club, 2405 S Yosemite Street, Denver, Colorado 80231. Memorial Donations are suggested to the Denver Dumb Friends League at http://www.ddfl.org/ or at Dumb Friends League 2080 S. Quebec St....
Ruth Grimaldi
Jun 26, 2017
Ruth Grimaldi, born April 1, 1923, died peacefully on June 26, 2017, at the age of 94. Ruth was a long-time resident of Warren, Pennsylvania, where she and her husband Guy raised their family. After Guy retired, they spent part of each year and then settled permanently at their home in Nokomis, Florida. Ruth moved to Denver in 2012 following...
Anne Elise Renee Gibson
Jun 25, 2017
Love her but leave her wild. âAtticus Anne Elise Renee Gibson, age 21, known to her family and close friends as Annie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family June 25, 2017 from injuries sustained as a passenger in a head-on car collision in Littleton, CO. Annie, beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and loyal friend was born April 24, 1996...
Ruth Anne Butler-Hill
Jun 25, 2017
Ruth Butler Hill passed away on June 25, 2017 in Centennial, Colorado. Born on September 5, 1924 in Mexia, Texas, the daughter of Audie M. Reagan and William Reagan. Ruth is survived by son Clayton Hill and son Stephen Hill. Ruth was preceded in death by husband Clayton Hill Sr., mother Audie M. Regan, and father William Regan. Funeral Service...
Margaret Bousquet
Jun 25, 2017
Margaret Bousquet passed away on June 25, 2017. Margaret is survived by daughter Lisa Nissen and her husband Don; son Mark Bousquet and his wife Eileen; granddaughter Stephanie Antoun and her husband Ramsey; granddaughter Meagan Kyle; granddaughter Jennifer Boll and her husband Brian; grandson Michael Matthews and his husband Fabio Andrade. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 29,...
Terry L. Eltzroth
Jun 25, 2017
Terry L. Eltzroth age 73, passed away June 25th in Aurora, CO. A military service will be held Wednesday, July 5th, 1:00pm at Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 Sheridan Blvd, Denver. Please arrive no later than 12:45pm to meet the family at staging area ""A"" prior to the service. Following the service we invite friends and family to join us...
Sally A. Collins
Jun 24, 2017
Sally A. Collins, 87, passed away June 24, 2017. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 5, 2017, from 4-7pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel. Funeral Service will be Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 11am also at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, CO 80229. Interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery ""C"", 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard,...

Mary Patricia ""Patty"" Maxwell
Jun 24, 2017
Mary Patricia ""Patty"" Maxwell passed away June 24, 2017. A visitation will take place on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 6-7 p.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial. A Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church,...
LeRoy Edward Kress
Jun 24, 2017
Leroy Edward Kress was born on December 14, 1919, and passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lillian. He is survived by his two daughters, Norma Papoi and her husband Michael and Donna Walsh; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation, Thursday, June 29th...
Louis S. Papedo
Jun 23, 2017
Our warrior has gone home. Louis is survived by his daughter Sera Papedo; mother Diane Papedo; sister Niki (Dave) Price; nephews, Niko and Jordan; aunt and uncle Georgia (Chris) Christopher; godmother Vangie Pappas; Kate Papedo; beloved Michele Fernandez, Jameson, Loeghen, Emersyn and numerous friends and relatives. Louis is preceded in death by his father Sidney; aunt and uncle Elaine (George)...
Joan ""Jo"" C. Jones
Jun 22, 2017
Joan McCauley Jones: Sweetheart Wife, Mother, Nana, Teacher and Friend to All Joan McCauley Jones of Gleneagles Village, Highlands Ranch passed away in home hospice in the family residence on June 22, 2017. She had been ill for several months. Cecilia McCauley Jones (always called JoAnne by her family and old friends) was born to Lyle McCauley and Ida Ryan...
Yhalayea ""Ya Ya"" Kumahn
Jun 22, 2017
Yhalayea was born on July 19, 1997 in Gbarnga, Liberia. The name Yhalayea is a traditional Liberian name meaning, âIn Godâs handâ. Yhalayea was a respectful, humble and beloved son. He started school at Tow Gate Elementary, Vaughn Elementary, South Middle School, Gateway High, and UNC Greeley. Yhalayea was a hardworking, smart and dedicated 6â 5â young man. He was...

Virginia M. Walker
Jun 21, 2017
Mrs. Walker is preceded in death by her parents, Eva and Cipriano Jimenez and her beloved husband, Olen O. Walker. Survivors include her children, Stefanie J. Herrera, Stephen C. Crumpton, William K.L. Crumpton and Nancy A. Crumpton. Grandchildren, Brian J. Jiron, Pete Herrera, Jeanine Gavaldon, Stefanie S. Herrera, David Gavaldon, Joleena Crumpton, Cipriano Lawrence Crumpton; great-grandchildren Santana J. Herrera, Isabella...
Susan Jane Gary
Jun 21, 2017
Susan Corwin Gary -- A life well and joyfully lived. Susan Gary (74) of Golden, Colorado â Sue, to family and friends (Sue-Sue to the youngest) passed away on June 21, 2017, following a long illness. She was born in Washington, DC, on December 30, 1942, to Thomas Parker Corwin and Jane Collins Corwin. She is survived by her life...

John Joseph Reddan
Jun 21, 2017
John J. Reddan, beloved Husband of Dolores Bernadette (nee Drobil) and devoted Father of Teresa Anne and Shawn Patrick, passed away at his home on June 21, 2017 in Broomfield, CO. Born on November 25, 1940 in Huntington, NY, the son of John and Katharine Reddan. John lived in Bryn Mawr, PA, Wayne, PA, Wall, NJ, and in Broomfield, CO....
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