Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Joan G. Disborough
Jun 30, 2015
Joan G. Disborough, 82, of Golden, Colorado passed away in her home on June 30, 2015. Joan is preceded in death by husband Edwin Disborough, stepson Jon Disborough and first husband John W. Purvis Jr. She is survived by son John W. (Pam) Purvis III, Lakewood, CO; daughter Debi (Dutch) Squires, Lakewood, CO; son Robert (Teri) Purvis, Brighton, CO; daughter...
Earl B. Bohannon, Jr.
Jun 30, 2015
Earl B. Bohannon Jr., age 63, passed away June 30, 2015. Earl is survived by his wife Janet, two daughters, one son and five grandchildren. A Committal service will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 1:15 p.m. Please meet at Staging Area C. Memorial Donations, in Earl's name, are suggested to The Arc,...
Philip Martin Russell
Jun 30, 2015
Philip Martin Russell passed away on June 30, 2015 in Thornton, Colorado. He was born on May 11, 1923 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. Services will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Eleven O'clock in the Morning at Journey of Faith United Methodist Church, 1200 El Paso Blvd. in Denver. Please leave memories of Philip and condolences for his...
Eugene Lindner
Jun 29, 2015
Eugene R. Lindner, 87, of Centennial, CO passed away on June 29th, 2015. Funeral Mass will be held on July 7th, 2015 at 11:30am at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Englewood, CO. Interment will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Kranzburg, SD at a future date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Denver Hospice 501 S....
Tony Augusto
Jun 29, 2015
""Tony"", 68, passed away June 29, 2015. He was married to his beloved wife Artie for 41 years. Tony is preceded in death by his parents George & Mabel Augusto & his sister, Jeri Mount. He is survived by his son Chris (Stephanie) Augusto, daughter Aimee (Michael) Shotnik, grandchildren Bella, Easton, Sophie, Beckett & 2 grandchildren due in December, 2015....
Marcia Jane McGilvray
Jun 28, 2015
After 102 fulfilling years, Jane put away her uniquely creative imagination for the last time on Sunday, June 28. She will be interred at Fort Logan National Cemetery with her husband of nearly fifty years, Bill. She will be greatly missed by sons Bruce (Sandie), of Lakewood, Colorado, and Alan (Susan) of Centennial, Colorado, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren....
Susan Elaine Stewart
Jun 28, 2015
Susan Elaine Stewart, 67, of Arvada Colorado, was granted her angel wings on June 28th, 2015 at Denver Hospice Health Care. She was born to William ""Bert"" and Velma Newkirk on May 3rd, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She spent her summers as a child at the family cabin on Current River creating cherished memories which have been passed down...
Robert Paul Biddinger
Jun 28, 2015
Robert Paul Biddinger (better known as Bob) passed away on June 28, 2015 in Parker, Colorado at age 91. He was born on March 4, 1924 in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Paul and Helen (Heacock) Biddinger. Bob served in the Army during World War II as a radio operator. While on furlough he became reacquainted with classmate Betty Lou...
Earl E. Fairbanks, Sr.
Jun 27, 2015
Earl E. Fairbanks, Sr., 75, of Lakewood, passed away on June 27, 2015. Earl is survived by his wife Jeanette Fairbanks and children Earl J. Fairbanks & Donna Vasquez. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Jessica Fairbanks, Peter Fairbanks, Nick Fairbanks, Tiffany Vasquez, William Vasquez, Joseph Fairbanks, Vincent Fairbanks, & Brian Vasquez; great-grandchildren: Julio Ortiz & Aiden Ortiz; siblings:...
Betty Ann Gilliand
Jun 27, 2015
Betty Ann (Doherty) Gilliland, 93 of Denver; Preceded in death by her husband Henry; Mother of JoAnn (Steve Davis) Gilliland and John (Susan Stone) Gilliland; Grandmother of Benjamin Gilliland; Memorial Service Monday, 10AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd.; Interment Monday, July 13, 11AM, Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.
James Gostele
Jun 26, 2015
68, of Denver, Colorado. Passed away on June 26, 2015. He was born in Elgin, Illinois to the late Frank and Eileen (Halvorsen) Gostele. James attended Denver University. He was a Zookeeper for 28 years at the Denver Zoo and had a profound love for animals. He enjoyed spending time in his rustic cabin in the woods of Deckers, Colorado....
Robert ""Bob"" Carlile Smith
Jun 26, 2015
Beloved and cherished husband to Diane, father of David, father-in-law to Lindsay, brother of Douglas, stepfather to Ken and Joy, and son-in-law of Annette, died June 26, 2015 at age 68. Bob was the proud and loving grandfather to 7 grandchildren and a great grandson. Bob had retired from his role as Treasury Manager for the City of Westminster and...
Walt Grisdale
Jun 26, 2015
Walt Grisdale of Denver, Colorado passed away on June 25, 2015 at the age of 81. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Monday, July 6, 2015 starting at 7:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM at...
Alta Lucille Bird
Jun 26, 2015
Our sweet little Alta passed peacefully and is now in God's loving hands. Alta was born to Matilda and Earl Bird in Luther Michigan. Alta graduated from high school as valedictorian and, typical of her spirit, ventured alone to Colorado looking for work where she spent 40 years at Emerson Electric, starting in the typing pool and quickly moving up...
Elizabeth Erin Harper
Jun 26, 2015
Elizabeth, 37, passed away unexpectedly June 26, 2015. She leaves behind her husband of 11 years Matthew; their son Gabriel; her father Kenneth Weinert and his wife Sandi; sister Jessica Gordon; grandparents Roger and Lila Kay Weinert; and mother-in-law Anne Harper. A private service will be scheduled at a later date. Please share your memories of Beth and condolences with...
Michelle Yvonne Gordon
Jun 25, 2015
Michelle Yvonne Gordon ""Miki"" passed away on June 25, 2015. She was born on July 21, 1974 to parents Raymond and Sharon Bell. She is survived by both her parents; Her children: Dylan Michael Irvin Gordon and Serena Kaitlyn Gordon; Former spouse Gary Gordon; Sister, Sherry Lynn (Troy) Karge; Nephews, Travis Allen Karge and Brandon L. Karge; Aunt and Uncles...
Rex Black
Jun 25, 2015
Rex Black, 92, of Denver passed away on June 25, 2015. He was born on March 4, 1923 in Calloway, Nebraska. Rex married Olive Henshaw on November 15, 1942. He is predeceased by Ollie and his second wife Saraley Green. He is survived by his daughters, Ann (Clifford) Weber of Montrose, CO, and Nancy Meinders of Denver, 3 grandsons and...
Ethel Emelina Abeyta
Jun 25, 2015
Ethel Emelina, Abeyta, 100, passed away on June 25, 2015. Beloved mother of Ruth, William (Kathy), Ernest (Carol), and Cynthia; grandmother of numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William Seferino Abeyta, and son Stephen. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 1, from 5 to 7 in the evening...
Conrad Noel Swensson
Jun 25, 2015
Connie Swensson, of Aurora, is survived by his wife, Jackie Eason Swensson; his sons, Gerry (Carolyn) and Greg (Ercelle); his two grandsons, Paul and Ian; and his brother, Norman (Ann). Connie was a minor league pitcher for the Dodgers organization, a jeweler, and a car salesman, but the majority of his career was that of a secondary school math teacher...
Carrie L. Speakman
Jun 24, 2015
Carrie Speakman passed away peacefully in Denver, CO on June 24, 2015. Born September 18, 1916 in Boyd, Oklahoma, she grew up in a farm setting with her family of four brothers and three sisters. She graduated from high school in 1935 and attended Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Carrie then married Theodore Speakman on October 26, 1941. She...
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