Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Leonardo Padilla

Leonardo Padilla

Jul 13, 2014

Leonardo Padilla, 61, of Denver. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. in the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel located at 3020 Federal Boulevard, Denver. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 12801 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge. Please share your memories of Leonardo and/or condolences with his family by signing the Guestbook below.

Albert  Leon Maise

Albert Leon Maise

Jul 13, 2014

We are mourning the loss of our beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather who we all consider one of the noblest and finest of men. He dazzles others with his kindness, and his generous spirit. He was the eldest son, born to Angelo Mario Maiese, and Filomena Delli Paouli Maiese on November 1, 1923 in Monesson, Pennsylvania. He had loving...

Norman  ""Norm"" Kampschror

Norman ""Norm"" Kampschror

Jul 13, 2014

""NORM"", Age 77, passed away July 13, 2014. He was born in Glendive, MT on March 29, 1937 to Christopher and Margaret Kampschror. Norm attended the University of Montana in Missoula before embarking on a baseball career in the New York Yankees system. An avid golfer and sports enthusiast, Norm spent his career with Mountain Bell and Moore Realty. He...

Rudolph  G. Jehlicka

Rudolph G. Jehlicka

Jul 13, 2014

Rudolph G. Jehlicka, 89 of Highlands Ranch, passed away peacefully at Denver Hospice on July 13, 2014. ""Rudy"" was born on October 15, 1924 in Lankin, ND to Louis and Pauline Jehlicka. The family moved to Fordville, ND when he was 4 years old and he received his education in the Fordville public schools. He was 18 when he enlisted...

Mary  Ellen Wheeler

Mary Ellen Wheeler

Jul 12, 2014

Mary Ellen Wheeler of Denver, wife of John K. Wheeler; mother of Lloyd Capp of Cortez and the late Jerry Capp; grandmother of Wayne and Roy Capp of Montana, Also survived by 7 great grandchildren Funeral Service, Thursday, July 17, 2014, 2:00PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO. Interment to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery, 7777...

Robert  L. Haines

Robert L. Haines

Jul 12, 2014

Robert L. Haines passed away peacefully on July 12, 2014 in Lakewood, Colorado at the age of 97. Bob, as he was affectionately known, was born in Great Falls, Montana on January 18, 1917 to Martin and Lillian Haines. Bob was the younger brother to Charles, five years his senior. When Bob was 25 years old, he enlisted in the...

Derek  James Jacoby

Derek James Jacoby

Jul 11, 2014

Derek Jacoby, of Denver, passed away on July 11, 2014. A Visitation will take place on Friday, July 18, from 10:30 am - 11:30 am, followed by the Recitation of the Rosary at 11:30 am and the Funeral Mass 12:00 noon all at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 7595 Federal Boulevard in Westminster. The Burial will follow the Funeral Mass at...

Robert  John Molloy

Robert John Molloy

Jul 11, 2014

Robert John Molloy, July 21, 1925 - July 11, 2014. He was 88 years old. Bob was born in Middletown OH and lived in Colorado for 64 years. He worked for Martin Marietta for 45 years on programs including Titan I, Titan II, Gemini, Skylab, MX/Peacekeeper and Zenith Star. He retired from Lockheed Martin in 2000 after 50 years in...

Kurtis  Lee Charmichael

Kurtis Lee Charmichael

Jul 11, 2014

Kurtis Lee Charmichael was born November 17, 1966 to Richard and Maria Charmichael and brother Kevin Peter Charmichael in Westminster, Colorado. The family then moved to Arvada, Colorado in 1972 where they remain to this day. Kurt attended schools in Arvada and went on to graduate from Arvada High School. After high school, he attended Colorado AeroTech where he became...

Mary  ""Jackie"" Shore

Mary ""Jackie"" Shore

Jul 11, 2014

Mary ""Jackie"" Shore, age 84, passed at Rose of Sharon Assisted Living on July 11, 2014 of natural causes. Born May 29, 1930, in Evington, Virginia, Jackie had been a resident of Colorado since 1965. Jackie worked to make the world around her more beautiful, whether through her impressive gardens or her painting. She shared her love of reading, science...

John Anton David Swanson

John Anton David Swanson

Jul 11, 2014

John Anton David Swanson passed away in his home on July 11, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cheryl, son Kurt, daughter Joelle, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren Madison (17), Collin (13) and Jakob (11), sister Margaret and brother Richard. John, a Colorado native, was born in Denver on March 1, 1942. He graduated from Golden High School...

Lilia Bowes

Lilia Bowes

Jul 11, 2014

Lilia Bowes, 87, of Colorado Springs died on July 11, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many, who will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, Donna LaBelle, Cheri Chrysogelos, Victor Bowes, Robert Bowes, and Paul Bowes; 12 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Her husband, Donald preceded her in death. Visitation, Wednesday,...

Gilbert  J. Valdez

Gilbert J. Valdez

Jul 11, 2014

Gilbert J. Valdez passed away on July 11, 2014 at the age of 77. Mr. Valdez was born in Antonito, Colorado on December 15, 1936 to the late Juan Valdez and the late Amalia Martinez. Gilbert was married to Maria Lillian Sandoval on December 30, 1959 and worked in the aerospace industry at Martin Marietta as a Precision Assembly and...

James  Schuyler Brown

James Schuyler Brown

Jul 10, 2014

James Schuyler Brown, 84, of Denver passed away July 10, 2014. A third generation Denver native, attended East High School ('48), University of Colorado, Architectural Engineering ('52), US Navy 2nd Lt ('52-'54), third generation of Brown Schrepferman Construction, longtime member of Cherry Hills Country Club. Survived by Nancy, wife of 60 years, children Bob Brown (Mary Lou), Bill Brown (Teresa),...

Rebecca  Sue Helm

Rebecca Sue Helm

Jul 10, 2014

Rebecca ""Becky"" Sue Garnas Helm, age 64, of Aurora, CO passed on Thursday, July 10, 2014 after a 3.5 year battle with lung cancer. Born January 20, 1950 in Mason City, IA to Robert and Evelyn Garnas. Alongside her 5 siblings, Becky grew into a beautiful young woman, full of spirit and always quick to smile. Well-known and well-liked Becky...

Delores Carelli

Delores Carelli

Jul 10, 2014

Delores Carelli, 81, of Broomfield, passed away on July 10, 2014. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday July 18, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr Street in Arvada. Please share your memories of Delores and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.

Daniel  Allen Dickhoff

Daniel Allen Dickhoff

Jul 10, 2014

Daniel Allen Dickhoff July 6 1976 - July 10 2014 Bailey, Colorado Youngest son of Mary and Ed Dickhoff of Evergreen. In addition to his parents he leaves 4 brothers and 2 sisters, nieces and nephews, his beloved fiancée and three step children and more friends than we can count. Dan died suddenly on the morning of July 10th of...

Lorraine  Irene Dire

Lorraine Irene Dire

Jul 10, 2014

Lorraine Irene LaGuardia Dire, 90, passed away July 10, 2014. Born in Denver, Lorraine is survived by her loving husband Michael (""Mike""), her daughter Carla (Bob) Capstick, son Michael (Jenifer), 6 grandchildren, Stephanie (Dave) Brown, Leslie (Jeremy) Rivera, Brian (Jessie) Capstick, Christopher Dire, Patrick (Kay) Dire, and Teresa Dire and 8 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Monday, July 14th,...

Iris  Lavonne Blancett

Iris Lavonne Blancett

Jul 9, 2014

Iris Lavonne Blancett was born in 1932 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the youngest child and only daughter of Floyd and Virginia Ferguson. She was raised on a farm outside of Ponca City and attended the University of Oklahoma where she met and married Kenneth S. Blancett. They lived in Oklahoma, Texas, and Canada before moving to the Denver area in...

Jennie Frances Del Toro

Jennie Frances Del Toro

Jul 9, 2014

Jennie, 79, passed away on July 9, 2014. She would have celebrated her 80th birthday just 23 days later on August 1st. She is survived by her children Cindy (Dod) Reaves and Michael (Cathie) Del Toro; grandchildren, Justin Reaves, Marisa (Terry) Imus, Renee, Rachel and Anthony Del Toro; great granddaughter, Colette Imus; sisters Julia Borrero and Norma Silva; brother Raphael...