Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Clara  A. Sewald

Clara A. Sewald

Jun 14, 2016

Clara A. (Lechman) Sewald, age 84, of Lakewood, CO passed away June 14, 2016 in Lakewood surrounded by her loving family. Clara was born on August 20, 1931 in Sterling, CO to Thomas A. & Catherine E. Lechman. She was blessed with six children and spent her life dedicating herself to her family. She was a hardworking, dedicated, positive and...

Edith  D. Donovan

Edith D. Donovan

Jun 14, 2016

Edith D. Donovan, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away June 11, 2016, at the age of 94. Edith was born on December 23, 1921 to William and Emma Spomer. She was baptized on January 8, 1922 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sutton Nebraska, and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Hurley, South Dakota on September 8, 1936. Edith worked at the...

Wilmer  Lee Asher

Wilmer Lee Asher

Jun 14, 2016

Wilmer Lee Asher (Bill) age 87, passed away on June 14, 2016 in Littleton, Colorado. Bill was born on January 16, 1929, to Clair and Lillian Loomis Asher on his paternal grandparents' farm near Sweetwater, Nebraska. His parents separated shortly after his birth. When he was 7 months old, he along with his 2-year-old sister, Jean, moved with their mother...

Mary  Devins Clydesdale

Mary Devins Clydesdale

Jun 13, 2016

Mary D. Clydesdale, (age 94), of Lakewood, Colorado died on June 13, 2016. After a brief illness, she died as she lived her life, peacefully and gracefully. Born in Utica, New York, she was the daughter of Walter Devins and Lauretta McGivern Devins and the wife of the late Robert Clydesdale, Jr. She is survived by her children, Nan Clydesdale,...

Shea Adam McNally ""Goose""

Shea Adam McNally ""Goose""

Jun 13, 2016

Shea Adam McNally, 16, died on Monday, June 13, 2016 after an inspiriting 7 and a ½ year battle with cancer. Shea was born February 16, 2000 in Louisville, Colorado and was the oldest son of Jason and Lisa McNally. He just finished his sophomore year at Broomfield High School. Shea was inspiring young man. He was a member of...

Bill  G. Ralph

Bill G. Ralph

Jun 13, 2016

Bill G. Ralph, of Northglenn, Colorado, passed away on June 13, 2016 at the age of 83. Bill was the husband of the late Lorretta A. Ralph. He is survived by his children, Dick, Kathryn, Bill, and Mike (Lori); 6 grandchildren, Jessica, Tommy, Cody, Dylan, Dru, and Matt. A Service will take place at 3pm, Friday, June 17, at Ft....

Heather  Nicole Capra

Heather Nicole Capra

Jun 13, 2016

Heather ""Nicole"" Capra, 39, of Aurora, CO passed away at Denver Hospice Monday June 13, 2016 from complication of breast cancer. She was born in Durham, NC, January 1977 to Billy and LouAnn Tillotson. Married to Andrew Capra in 2000, Nicole was a loving wife and devoted mother of two wonderful children Carley and Drew Capra. She lived her life...

John  Christian Boes

John Christian Boes

Jun 12, 2016

Jack passed away on June 12th after a lengthy illness. He is survived by brothers Ralph D. and Gerald E (Kim). He is preceded in death by his parents Ralph C. and Ruth A. Boes and brother Joseph E. Jack is also survived by niece, Julie Ann and nephews John (Lisa), Michael (Annie), and Jeffery Boes, as well as 5...

Gordon Lewis

Gordon Lewis

Jun 11, 2016

Gordon R. Lewis, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2016. He was born November 21, 1926 to Fred C. Lewis and Florence Winn Lewis in Johnson City, New York. He was married to Doris Berlin in 1948. She passed away in 1999. He married Willa Waddle in 2001. He is survived by Willa Waddle Lewis, Nancy &...

Margaret  ""Polly"" Angelo

Margaret ""Polly"" Angelo

Jun 11, 2016

Margaret ""Polly"" Angelo, age 86, Lakewood, CO., passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold ""Hap"" Angelo, son Paul Angelo and sister, Priscilla Johnson. Polly is survived by her daughters, Beth Brown and husband Gary of Laramie, WY.; Meg Kendal and husband John of Conifer, CO.; Molli Gartland and...

Ellen Warner

Ellen Warner

Jun 11, 2016

Ellen, 83, of Denver, passed on 6/11. She spent her early years on her family's ranch in Eagle County, CO and in Denver, graduating from East H.S. and C.U. Boulder. Ellen was an avid skier and had a deep love for her family. She is survived by her children Benton (Donnagene) Britt, Carolyn Britt (Steve) Sherwood, Dawn (Dave) Girard, L....

Cynthia  Iris Rhodes

Cynthia Iris Rhodes

Jun 11, 2016

Cynthia Iris Rhodes, daughter of Thomas Chapman, Jr. and the late Eileen Marie Chapman, was born February 5, 1953. Affectionately called ""Cindy"" she was the eldest of five children. Having been born into an Air Force family, Cindy was educated in the United States and in Japan. She graduated from Yamato High School in Tachikawa, Japan in 1971. Cindy loved...

Glenna  Jean Younger

Glenna Jean Younger

Jun 10, 2016

Glenna Jean Younger passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 10, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Marvin Younger; Son, James Younger & his wife Kristy; Daughters, Denise Wyatt & her husband JD, Renee Miller & her husband Butch, Annette Meeks, Michelle Snow & her husband Steve, & Yvonne Younger; 17 Grandchildren...

Lee  J. Janke

Lee J. Janke

Jun 10, 2016

Lee J. Janke, 61, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was born on January 29, 1955 in Bay City and grew up on his family's farm near Sebewaing—the son of the late Edward and Norma (Pommerenke) Janke. He moved to Colorado in 1980 and lived there until his death. Lee was an information technology...

Willem  J. VanderHooven

Willem J. VanderHooven

Jun 10, 2016

Willem J. VanderHooven was born July 30, 1944 to John and Irene VanderHooven in Lakewood, Ohio. He died at his home in Denver on June 10, 2016. In the early years of his life his family was located in Brinkhaven, Ohio. They moved to Maumee, Ohio where he later was graduated from Maumee High School in 1962. He completed two...

David  James Baloun

David James Baloun

Jun 10, 2016

After courageously fighting cancer for five months, Dave passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He is survived by Barbara, son Dave, son Doug (Traci), Nick (Jocelyn), grandchildren Grace, Lindsay, Ian, Grayson and Caroline. Dave was preceded in death by his brothers John and Jim. Dave was born and raised in Chicago, graduated with a BA...

Catherine  Likely Moore

Catherine Likely Moore

Jun 10, 2016

Cathy passed peacefully on June 10, 2016 at Belleview Heights Alzheimers Care Center. Born in Portland, Maine, she was 82. Cathy was a graduate of Tufts University. She was owner of Emily Lawrence Ltd, Denver, with her husband, Wally, who passed in 2013. At the time of his passing they were married 56 years. She was also an award winning...

Ruth Telea

Ruth Telea

Jun 9, 2016

Passed away on 6/9/16. She is survived by her twin daughters, Christine & Elizabeth Telea; & brother, Paul Fessenden. Ruth was a docent at the Denver Zoo & also volunteered at the National Western Stock Show. Celebration of Life, Friday, 6/17, 10am, Horan & McConaty, 3020 Federal Blvd., Denver. Memorial donations may be made to the Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele...

Norbert  'Bert' Lederhos

Norbert 'Bert' Lederhos

Jun 9, 2016

Norbert ""Bert"" Lederhos, 89, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2016. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 6:00pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. A Rosary will follow at 7:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 17 at 10:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 6853 S...

Theresa  M. Mero

Theresa M. Mero

Jun 9, 2016

Theresa Marie Mero, daughter of Jake Martinez Jr. and Patty Martinez, born 3/10/1966, passed away in Denver on June 9, 2016. She was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School and worked for the United States Department of the Interior. From her birth, Theresa spent her whole life in Denver surrounded by her closest friends and adoring family. Her heart...