Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Kent R. Kreider
Jun 15, 2014
DR. KENT R. KREIDER, died in a car accident on June 15, 2014. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Liz; son Christopher Kreider; daughter Sarah (Juan Ramon Quezada) Kreider; grandsons Pablo, Diego and Jyana. Kent was a physician at Kaiser Permanante for over 30 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Denver Public Library Friends Foundation,...
Thomas R Quatrochi
Jun 15, 2014
Thomas Ralph Quatrochi, aka ""The Big Deal"", age 97, of Denver, CO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the home he shared with his beloved Mary and Miguel on the afternoon of June 15, 2014. Tom and his twin brother, Danny were born to Guiannella Giamarca and Guiseppe Quatrochi in Hoboken, NJ on August 17, 1916. Tom and...
Gretchen Johnsen Bryant
Jun 15, 2014
Gretchen Johnsen Bryant, a beloved member of the community and strong advocate for youth literacy, passed away Sunday at her home in Denver. She was 60. She was the daughter of Niels W. Johnsen and the late Millicent M. Johnsen. She shared her humor, love, compassion, and brilliance with all as a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. A...
Brian D. Rainwater
Jun 15, 2014
Brian Douglas Rainwater passed away June 15, 2014 after a 6-year journey with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Memorial service will be Thursday June 19, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado 80003. Brian was born November 28, 1956 in Michigan City, Indiana to Clarence and Eunice Rainwater, the older of two...

John T. Skinner
Jun 14, 2014
John T. Skinner, 90, of Arvada, Colorado. Survived by his children John and Bev Skinner of Golden, Colorado and Rebecca S. Skinner of Centennial, Colorado. John is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Marie Skinner and grandson, Tom Skinner. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Ten O'Clock in the Morning at Grace United...
Samuel R. ""Sam"" Carson, Jr.
Jun 14, 2014
Samuel R Carson, Jr., 87 passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014 after a long illness. Sam was born September 22, 1926 in Akron Ohio to the late Samuel R Sr. and Ora Mae Carson. He was a resident of Akron for 43 years then in 1970 moved his family to Denver, where he was a resident for 44 years....
William James Woods
Jun 14, 2014
William James Woods, ""Bill"", 80, son of William James Woods and Parthenia (Drew) Woods, passed away June 14, 2014. He is survived by wife Lorene; siblings Sam, Harold (Barbara), Earl and Melvin Morris, Jaunita (Earl) Trent; step-children Pierre, Paul and Phillip Coleman, Landon (Donnie), Vincent and Alexa Richmond; grandchildren; nieces & nephews. A Funeral Service is planned for Monday, June...
Gerald P. Clute
Jun 14, 2014
Gerald P. (Jerry) Clute, 90, passed away peacefully with his sons at his side on June 14, 2014. Jerry was born in 1923 to Gerald P. and Ethel Mae Clute in Philadelphia, Pensylvania. Jerry honorably served in the Navy in WWll, graduated with BS in Electrical Engineering from Layette College, Easton, Pennsylvania. He married Janice Campbell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He...
Dorothy DeSciose Hill
Jun 14, 2014
Dorothy DeSciose Hill, 88, of Denver passed away June 14, 2014. Loving wife of Hugh W. Hill. Mother of Leonora Hill & Claudia Franze. Also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Sister-in-law of Ruth Wilber. Funeral Mass Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1pm, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 2200 South Harrison Street in Denver. Memorial contributions may be made in...

Ray George Rood
Jun 13, 2014
Ray George Rood, 83, of Denver died on June 13, 2014. Ray lived a full life and had the opportunity to see the world with the US Marine Corps. He fought in the Korean Conflict and went on to further live his life and retired from the North Washington Fire Dept. Husband of Eleanor; Father of Ronald, Robert, Dana, Donna,...

Sandra L. Carper
Jun 13, 2014
Sandra L. Carper, 76, passed away at home June 13. She is survived by her daughters Cristi (Michael) Malloy and Marci (Dan) Wherry; and grandchildren Sean, Deagan, Erin, Kaegan & Conor. Funeral Mass 10:00 am Thursday, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Please share condolences and memories of Sandra by signing the guestbook.

John R. Gross
Jun 13, 2014
John R. Gross of Littleton, Colorado passed away on June 13, 2014 at the age of 71. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 starting at 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. The Funeral Mass will start immediately following the visitation at 12:00 Noon. Private interment...

Donald V. Jacobs
Jun 13, 2014
Don, 62, of Thornton, Colorado passed June 13, 2014. Don is survived by his wife Brenda; son Jeff; grandchildren Tyler & Katie; brother Tom and his wife Wendy; sister Jamie and her husband Joe; nieces & nephews, Rachel, Nicki, Josh, Kristie, Travis, Hudson; aunt & uncle, Angelina Sethers & Jimmy Giannelli; and numerous cousins. A viewing to honor Don will...
John Weldon Shaw
Jun 13, 2014
John Weldon Shaw of Northglenn, Colorado passed away on June 13, 2014 at the age 78. He was born August 12, 1935 in Tom Bean, Texas. He was an influential person in the Colorado music education community and music industry regionally. He loved the outdoors with special interests in golf, hunting, and fishing. John is survived by his beloved wife,...
Robert Jay Troxell
Jun 12, 2014
Lt. Colonel Robert Jay Troxell, ""Bob"", died at his home on June 12, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer, heart disease, and COPD. He was born in Altoona, PA on June 7, 1931 to Robert C. and Verna E. (Coy) Troxell. Robert was a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, and Kansas...
Dorothy R. Rupp
Jun 12, 2014
Dorothy was born in Hays, Kansas on July 17, 1931. She was raised in Ellis with her six siblings, Clarence, Lou, Bebe, Fred, Edna and Mary Ann. She graduated from Girls Catholic High School in 1948. She celebrated her 18th birthday in July and married Lawrence ""Curly"" Rupp in November of that same year. Dorothy and Curly moved to Arvada...
Gregory Joseph Beattie
Jun 12, 2014
Gregory Joseph Beattie first blessed this world with his existence when he was born in Arcadia, California on September 11, 1966. Oxygen deprivation at birth denied him the opportunity to develop his full intellectual potential. A challenge for Greg and his family as his life progressed? Of course. A blessing for family and all who came to know Greg to...
John G. Thom
Jun 12, 2014
John G. Thom, Jr. passed peacefully on June 12. Born December 5, 1947 in Rochester MN, he grew up in Los Angeles, the third of ten children of the late Dr. and Mrs. John G. Thom. He was a USMC veteran, where he received a purple heart. After spending summers with the US Forest Service as a firefighter, he graduated...

Marvin ""Jack"" King
Jun 12, 2014
""Jack"" Marvin F. King passed on June 12, 2014 at the age of 90. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. The Interment will follow the reception at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3689 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. Please share your...

Roberta ""Bert"" Chambers
Jun 11, 2014
Roberta ""Bert"" Chambers, 89, of Englewood, CO. Graveside Service Friday, June 20, 2014, 9:15am, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area ""C"", 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80235. Please share your memories of Bert and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.
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