Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Robert  Berry Hoffman

Robert Berry Hoffman

Jul 18, 2014

HOFFMAN, ROBERT BERRY ""Bob"", of Governor's Ranch in Littleton, Colorado loving husband of Fran, passed peacefully on July 18, 2014. He was 71. He is survived by his son Mike; daughter in-law Risa; brother, Alfred; grandson, Austin; and preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Logan. He proudly served in the Air Force for fifteen years and retired after a...

Adam  Scott Messenbrink

Adam Scott Messenbrink

Jul 18, 2014

Adam Scott Messenbrink passed away on Friday, July 18. A Memorial Service will be held is Adam's honor on Saturday, July 26, 1:00 PM located at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood. Please share your memories of Adam and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.

Charlotte  Anne Bacon

Charlotte Anne Bacon

Jul 18, 2014

Bacon, Charlotte Anne, 69, was welcomed into Heaven on July 18th, 2014. Charlotte was born December 13, 1944 in Denver at St. Luke's to George & Margaret Draper. She was followed two years later by her sister, Deborah Rohrer. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, and was a concert accordionist during her college years at Mesa State in Grand...

Johanna  Sue Quinlivan

Johanna Sue Quinlivan

Jul 18, 2014

Johanna Sue Quinlivan, 87, of Denver passed away July 18, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband A. J. Quinlivan. Mother of David, John, Joseph (MaryAnn), Mary (Monte) Mondragon, Daniel (Marguerita), Mark & Matthew (Lisa). Grandmother of 14. Great-Grandmother of 12. Sister of Bill & Jim. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Recitation of the Rosary...

Lois  Ann Johansen

Lois Ann Johansen

Jul 17, 2014

Longtime Denver area resident, Lois Ann Johansen passed away on July 17, 2014 at the age of 83 after a valiant battle with cancer. Lois was born in Yutan, Nebraska on June 24, 1931 to Otto and Marie Kennec. She was the fifth of six children. The family later moved to Alamosa, Colorado where Lois attended public school and Adams...

John  J. Schoeninger

John J. Schoeninger

Jul 17, 2014

John J. Schoeninger, 73, of Wheat Ridge, passed away on July 17, 2014, while fishing on Wolford Reservoir. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 22, 4-7 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. Rosary is Wednesday, July 23, 9:30 AM with Funeral Mass to follow at St. Joseph Polish Church, 517 East 46th Avenue,...

Leon  R. Otto

Leon R. Otto

Jul 17, 2014

Leon R. Otto of Johnstown, formerly of Centennial. Husband of Carol; father of Chad (Angie) Otto, Rick (Lisa) Otto and Tricia (Chad) Music. Grandfather of Calvin, Isaac, Reed, Marianne, and Libby. Also survived by brother Paul Otto of Green Bay, Wisconsin, sister Ardelle Staver of Aurelia, Iowa, and sister Helen Holliday of Storm Lake, Iowa. Preceded in death by siblings...

John W. Burdan,, Col., USAF, Ret.  Jr.

John W. Burdan,, Col., USAF, Ret. Jr.

Jul 16, 2014

John, 86, of Denver, Colorado passed away July 16, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Winifred ""Winnie"" Burdan; children; and extended family. A Prayer Service in his honor will be Wednesday, July 23, 2014, beginning at 11:00 AM, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, in Lakewood, Colorado. Committal Services with Full Military Honors will...

Ed  Litt, Ph.D.

Ed Litt, Ph.D.

Jul 16, 2014

Ed Litt, Ph.D., 82, passed away July 16, 2014. Preceded in death by his wife Vivienne Dean Litt in 1997. He is survived by sons Martin (Jean Brennan) Litt and Matthew Litt; and grandchildren Piper Litt and Cadence Litt. Ed was a Political Science professor at the University of Connecticut. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland and...

Kyoko Zettel

Kyoko Zettel

Jul 16, 2014

Kyoko Zettel passed away July 16, 2014 at the age of 74. She was born November 1, 1939 in Tokyo to Tsunataro and Tomie Matsuzawa. Her husband, Karl Zettel preceded her in death in 1994. A private burial will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Kyoko and messages...

Laura  Peavy Graham

Laura Peavy Graham

Jul 16, 2014

Laura Peavy Graham, 86 of Denver; graduate of Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri with a major in Fashion. Preceded in death by her husband William Warren Graham, and parents, Laurence Peavy and Evelyn Ellis Peavy; mother of Debra Ann (James) Peebles, Susan Elizabeth Raterman, Mary Pat (Kevin) Graham-Kelly, and the late William Warren Graham, Jr.; mother-in-law of Melanie Graham; sister...

Florence  V. Kipp

Florence V. Kipp

Jul 16, 2014

Kipp, Florence V. September 22, 1926-July 16, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Martin. Survived by children JoAnn Roos (Jim), Patty Kipp (Carl Mayfield), Brad Kipp (Michelle), Randy Kipp (Sharon); grandchildren Elizabeth, Michael, John, Casey, Jon, Katy, Jill, Tyler, Derek; 6 great grandchildren; Committal, Monday, August 4, 10:15 AM, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area 'C', 3698 S.Sheridan Blvd. In lieu...

Mary  Rose Martinez

Mary Rose Martinez

Jul 16, 2014

Mary R. Martinez December 25, 1934-July 16, 2014 Preceded in death by husband George A. Martinez. Survived by children Iris Foster, George B. Martinez, Cynthia (Ron McCubbin) Sisneros, Roberta Best, Josephine (Larry) Apodaca; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother John Garcia. Rosary 07/23/14, 7:00 PM, Funeral Mass 07/24/14, 10:30 AM, both at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd....

Jerry  M. Stone

Jerry M. Stone

Jul 15, 2014

Gerald (Jerry) M. Stone, 86, of Denver, passed away July 15, 2014. Born July 20, 1927 to Nathan and Frances Stone in Denver, Colorado. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy (Leroy) Stone, daughter Holly (Glen) Thorpe, son Edward Stone; grandchildren Edward Stone, Jr., Madison Thorpe, Kaleigh Thorpe; brother Ernest (Rita) Stone. Funeral Services will be held...

Miguel  Augustin Archuleta

Miguel Augustin Archuleta

Jul 15, 2014

Preceded in death by his beloved wife Delia, whom he married on July 4, 1953; his parents Antonio and Vicentita Archuleta; three brothers Alfonso, Jose and Milton; and two sisters Wilma and Lila. He is survived by his sister, Eva Harness; his children Larry (Retta) Archuleta, Catherine Archuleta (Jerry Worley), Joyce (Leo) Romero, Corina (Jose) Garcia, Tina (Randy) Ledesma; his...

Ersie  M. Wilkins

Ersie M. Wilkins

Jul 15, 2014

Ersie M. Wilkins passed away on July 15, 2014. She is survived by her children Gary and L. Joyce; grandchildren Paul, Christopher, India, Andrea and Lizett; sisters Fran Wiscamb and Flora (Gilbert) Rice, and brother Mike (Maria) Vigil. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. ""Pino"" Wilkins. Ersie was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly...

Amanda White

Amanda White

Jul 14, 2014

Amanda White, 23 of Highlands Ranch, passed away on July 13, 2014. Recently of Newport Beach, CA. Daughter of Linda and Dan. Sister of Nicole. Visitation Thursday, 6-8 pm; Funeral Service Friday, 9:30 am, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial 80122. Interment to follow at Golden Cemetery. Please share your memories of Amanda...

""Swede"" George LeRoy Youngren

""Swede"" George LeRoy Youngren

Jul 14, 2014

George ""Swede"" LeRoy Youngren, 87, of Denver, Colorado passed July 14, 2014. George LeRoy Youngren was born on February 4, 1927 in Denver, CO to Hanna Engberg Youngren and George Gunnar Youngren. He attended Denver Public Schools and East High School. George proudly served in the Navy after high school. When George returned to Denver after his military service, he...

Maurine  Thigpen McMichael

Maurine Thigpen McMichael

Jul 14, 2014

Maurine Thigpen McMichael died in Centennial, CO July 14, 2014 from Alzheimer's. She was born in Dangerfield, TX in 1926 to James Young and Myrtie Thigpen. After high school, she graduated from East Texas State Teacher's College in 1946. In early 1947, she married William J. McMichael. They were married for more than 67 years. Maurine is survived by her...

Kelly  A. Miller

Kelly A. Miller

Jul 13, 2014

Kelly Miller, 41, passed away unexpectedly and was ushered into God's presence on July 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Holly for 19 years; proud father of Jonathan; son of Stephen James (Marva) Miller and Devra Kay (Kurt) Beyers; brother of Angela (Gerry) Reynolds; grandson of Richard and Venietta Miller; son-in-law of Carolyn Wilklow; brother-in-law of MaryLyn (Phil) Papst and Colette...