Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Kay E. Hoff
Mar 4, 2016
Kay, born in Waukesha, WI, passed away peacefully on March 4th. She is survived by her beloved husband, Tom; their children Bryan and Gina (Paul); and siblings Carol (Bill) and Paula (Ed). Over the years, Kay touched many lives through her family and her professional life, serving in banks and school cafeterias. She will be deeply missed by many. A...
Dale Edward Getty
Mar 3, 2016
In Loving Memory of Dale's Joyful Life Dale was born in Downs, Kansas on May 12, 1939. He grew up in Almena, Kansas where he started first grade, and on the first day he met Rosemarie Hays. Dale attended school in Almena and Rose was transferred to a one room country school through the eighth grade. Dale began courting Rose...
Jack Herman Ehekircher
Mar 3, 2016
Jack Herman Ehekircher, 87, of Castle Pines, Colorado passed away March 3, 2016. Jack is survived by his wife, Jeanne Ehekircher; children, David Ehekircher and Sarah Ehekircher; and stepchildren, Tom McCrea and Judy Querry. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 11, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial, Colorado....
Dale Bogdan Vukmanovich
Mar 3, 2016
Dale Bogdan Vukmanovich, 66, of Westminster, Colorado formerly of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016. Dale was a devoted father, loving Djedo and had a zest for life that was contagious. He was passionate about coaching soccer, jamming out to Motown and would dance the night away. Dale loved his Pittsburgh Steelers while he lived in Broncos...
Pauline McGhghy
Mar 3, 2016
Pauline Weitzel was born on April 23, 1920 in Loveland, Colorado to Emma (Blum) and Conrad Weitzel. She was the third of six children. The family lived and farmed just outside of the Loveland city limits. She attended and graduated from Loveland high school. Following graduation she moved to Denver where she met and fell in love with Selva ""Mac""...
William J. Frias
Mar 2, 2016
William J. Frias, 88, of Denver, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016. He was born September 22, 1927 in Los Angeles, California. William was the son of Jesus Frias and Faustina Clemente. After high school he enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1945. He served 2 years in Okinawa, Japan where he was assigned to the 8th Army...
Tony D. Leyba
Mar 2, 2016
Tony D. Leyba, 88 of Denver; Husband of Lorraine; Also survived by 5 children, Anthony Leyba (Dionisia), Bernard W.(Anne), Arthur Leyba, Cheryl Leyba, and Rich Leyba (Linda); 4 grandchildren, Kalee Pailson (Travis Winger), John Paulson, Cole Swaboda, and Zoe Keep, and brother in law of Helen Garramone. Visitation Tuesday, 5PM - 7PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd.;...
Robert James Townsend, Sr.
Mar 2, 2016
Robert James Townsend, Sr. was born January 25, 1934 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the union of Lady B. Townsend and Sylvester Townsend. Robert made his peaceable transition on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 2:20 a.m. Robert, a replica of God's artistry, expertise and talent, had an overflowing and fervent love for education, music, and God's people. Robert, affectionately known as...
James Padden
Mar 1, 2016
James (Jim) Padden, age 66 lost his battle with cancer and passed away on March 1, 2016, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Sally and son James. He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Padden. Jim was born and raised in the Detroit area. He and his family lived in Arizona...
Mary Torres
Mar 1, 2016
Mary F. Torres was born January 16, 1921 in Trinidad, Colorado to Charles Freyta and Eva (Gonzales) Freyta, and passed away March 1, 2016 in Denver, Colorado at age 95. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo L. Torres. Mary is survived by her children, Geneva Hansen and Charles Torres, grandchildren Pamela and Marty, and her great granddaughters,...
Dolores Ann Spialek
Mar 1, 2016
Dolores Ann Spialek of Lakewood. Survived by three children. Memorial Service Monday, 03/07/16, 2:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227.
Julia Concepcion Merino
Mar 1, 2016
Julia Concepcion Merino passed away on March 1, 2016. A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 4, 5:00pm until 7:00pm immediately followed by the Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00pm at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 5, at 11:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church,...
David George Thomas
Feb 29, 2016
On Monday, February 29th, 2016, the world lost a very special person, David George Thomas. He died peacefully, surrounded by his daughters, Megan Thomas Wallace and Cie Thomas Meyer, and his son-in-law, Chet Wallace. In remembering him as a father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend, three characteristics stand out the most. First, his kind and generous nature was evident in...
Mary Margaret Wood
Feb 29, 2016
Mary Margaret Schrefer Wood of Centennial, CO went home to be with our Lord on February 29, 2016. Mary was born in Denver on October 19, 1926 to Joe and Vera Schrefer. Mary's long and full life was highlighted by many things. First and foremost, she loved God and was strong in her Catholic faith. She loved her family: parents...
Pat Pappas
Feb 29, 2016
Pat Pappas passed into God's loving arms on February 29, 2016 where she will be reunited with her husband, Tom, in heaven. She was born August 26, 1932 in Sterling, Colorado and lived most of her youth in Denver and Littleton, Colorado. Upon graduation from high school she married her first husband, Al Demery, and they lived in east Denver...
Walter H. Ruckman
Feb 29, 2016
Walt Ruckman, a native Denverite, passed away with his kids by his side on February 29, 2016. He joined many beloved friends and relatives preceding him in death. He is survived by three children: Christopher Ruckman (Maureen), Debbie Grabarek (Steve), and Linda Briggs (Patrick Swift); two grandchildren, Eric Briggs (Brenda) and Kevin Grabarek and two great-grandchildren, James and Sarah Briggs....
Alex Schuh
Feb 29, 2016
William Alexander ""Alex"" Schuh Alex was born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 4, 1996. However, the majority of his life, nearly 18 years, was spent in or around Lakewood, Colorado. He attended South Lakewood Elementary, Creighton Middle School and Lakewood High School. He graduated from Lakewood High School in May of 2014. He spent a semester at the Community College...
Amy Stearns Goodell
Feb 29, 2016
Amy Stearns Goodell, 92, elementary school teacher, actress and lifelong drama enthusiast, died February 29 in Denver. She was born on May 4, 1923 in Denver, the second of four daughters of Robert and Amy Stearns. Her father later served as president of the University of Colorado from 1939 to 1953. She graduated from Scripps College in Claremont, California, and...
John McCutchan
Feb 29, 2016
John ""Jack"" Metzger McCutchan April 13, 1939-February 29, 2016 Survived by wife Sue; children Amy & Jay. Visitation Friday, 03/11/16, 4-6 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. In lieu of flowers donations to Prostate Cancer Foundation, pcf.org.
Donald C. ""Don"" Milner
Feb 28, 2016
Don Milner died peacefully in his home in Denver. Don was born in Fort Collins, Colorado to David Clinton Milner and Gertrude (Griffin) Milner. Don graduated from St.Joseph's High School in Denver and Regis University. In high school he distinguished himself as class president and a vital member of the championship football team. He served in the United States Navy,...
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