Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Florence ""Flo"" Thompson Brennan
Jul 7, 2013
Florence ""Flo"" Brennan died July 7, 2013, in the skilled nursing facility at St. Andrew's Village in Aurora, CO, surrounded by her loving family. Flo was born Florence Marie Kline, the daughter of Ignatius William Kline and Florence Marie (Byrne) Kline, in New York City on February 29, 1928. Her parents died when she was very young, and she was...
Lynda S. Dreiling
Jul 7, 2013
Lynda Sue Dreiling, 65, of Denver, died Sunday, July 7th. She was born to the late Howard and Lorena McCoy, Sept. 2, 1947, in Russell, KS. Lynda graduated from Russell High School in 1965 and received a BA in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS in 1970. She married James Dreiling in 1966, and they moved...
William Arthur Heffington
Jul 7, 2013
William Arthur Heffington, age 81, of Northglenn, passed away July 7, 2013. He was born June 1, 1932 in Knoxville, Tenessee to William and Anna (Kasper) Heffington. Bill is survived by his wife, Norma. Children Gordon Heffington, Greg (Barb) Heffington, Greta (Tim) McMaster and Galen Heffington; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brother Jim Heffington; nieces Debbie & Kathy. A...
Kenneth R. Riehl
Jul 7, 2013
Ken, 50, peacefully entered into rest July 7, 2013 at home with family by his side. A beloved husband, father, brother and son, he is survived by his wife Eleanor Riehl; sons Michael (Chelsea) Riehl and Ryan Riehl; father Rudolph Riehl; sisters Terry Riehl and Tammy Sneddon; and brother Rudy Riehl. He was also the expectant grandfather of Cody Michael...
Charles ""CJ"" McLaughlin
Jul 7, 2013
CJ, 29, of Highlands Ranch, CO. Son of Kevin and Patti. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10:00am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd. (one block west of S. Holly St.) in Centennial, CO. Please share your memories of CJ and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.
Charles S. Erwin
Jul 6, 2013
Charles ""Chuck"" Erwin was born in a farmhouse 5 miles north of Levant, Kansas on July 28, 1922. He was an all-state basketball player in high school and received a scholarship to the University of Denver. Instead of taking the scholarship, he decided to enlist in the US Navy serving aboard the aircraft USS Lexington as a Yeoman First Class....
Anna R. Fletcher
Jul 6, 2013
Anna (Ann) Rae Fletcher would have been 70 years old on July 13, 2013. Along with her husband Gary Fletcher, she lived in Aurora Colorado for more than 30 years. After an extended battle with numerous health issues, Ann passed away July 6, 2013, while in an Aurora hospital. Ann was born July 13, 1943 in Roswell, New Mexico, to...
Ronny Gene ""Ron"" Caudle
Jul 6, 2013
Ronny Gene Caudle, 78, of Thornton, passed away July 6, 2013. He is survived by Ardis, his wife of 55 years; his children Stephanie Harris and Marc O. Caudle; brother L. Marc Caudle; grandchildren Christopher Melchi, Ashley Caudle, Kevin Harris; great-granddaughter Vanessa Garza. A Memorial Service will be held for Ronny on Tuesday, July 16 at 5:00PM at Northglenn United...
Paula Kay Tygesen Shanley
Jul 6, 2013
Paula Kay Tygesen Shanley, 48 years of age, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on July 6, 2013. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Columbine Stake Center, 6750 South Webster Street, Littleton, Colorado. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Columbine...
Roberta Crimmel
Jul 6, 2013
Roberta Crimmel, 86, began a new adventure when the life she embraced became too full for this earth, and she passed on to what awaits. Her husband of 53 years, Joe Crimmel, preceded her in death in 1998. A blessing in the lives of two daughters, Caryn and Nancy, three grandchildren, Cortni, Kylie, and Joseph, and one great-grandson, Austin, Roberta...
Marian P. Wolkenhauer Woods
Jul 5, 2013
83, passed away peacefully July 5, 2013. She owned and operated The Denver Swimming School teaching thousands of children and adults to swim. Loving mother of Cynthia Gelski, Rick Woods and Rebecca Woods; grandmother of Michael and Rosalee Gelski, and David Haynes; great grandmother of Madison Lau and Chloe Sherman; and sister of Barb Chambers, Susan Gardner and Steve Wolkenhauer....
Gary Dale Coop
Jul 5, 2013
Gary, 64, of Parker, Colorado passed away at Life Care Center of Littleton on July 5, 2013. Gary is survived by his sons, Andrew (Barbara) Coop and Daniel (Kandice) Coop; Granddaughters, Cleo and Gabby; Brother, Rick (Siobahn) Coop; and his loving cat, Niko. Gary will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing and expanding his knife collection. Please...
Hubert David Harden
Jul 5, 2013
Hubert David Harden, age 56, of Commerce City, passed away July 5, 2013. He is survived by his spouse, Joan; children David (Cori) Harden, Amy (D.A.) Penton, Tim (Tricia) Harden; 12 grandchildren; mother Ella Harden; siblings Georgia Rivera, Ida Mae Daymil, J.R. Harden; and a large extended family. Visitation is Wednesday, July 10, 5-7 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...
Michele Kestel
Jul 5, 2013
Michele E. Kestel, 70, of Westminster, passed away on July 5. She is survived by her husband, Robert; son Robert (Jennifer) Kestel and daughter Kari (Larry) Like; and four grandchildren. Visitation is Wednesday, July 10, from 5:00-7:00PM at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home at 9998 Grant Street in Thornton. Funeral Mass is Thursday, July 11 at 10:00AM at Holy Trinity...
Loretta Margaret Dolan
Jul 4, 2013
83, formerly of Arvada, died July 4, 2013. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Dolan, Diane (Harry) Cress, and Mary Ellen Skinner; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. Her husband, Myles, preceded her in death. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 11th from 5-7pm followed by a Rosary at 7pm; both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...
Joseph Adam Chavez
Jul 4, 2013
Joseph, 91, of Denver, passed away July 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Amelia; 6 grandchildren; many great grandchildren & great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by sons, David & Joseph V. Chavez. A visitation will be held Tuesday at 6pm followed by a Rosary at 7pm both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South...
Sherman Jay Batchelor
Jul 4, 2013
Sherman Jay Batchelor, 82, passed away July 4, 2013, in Arvada, Colorado. He was born January 19, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska to Eli Vanille and Hazel Regina Johnson Batchelor. Sherman served 20 years in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1968… spending time in The Philippines, Guam, Okinawa, Greenland, Germany and Quad; and Stateside in Miami-Florida, Greensville-South Carolina,...
Celia Holden
Jul 3, 2013
Celia Holden, 87, of Lakewood. Preceded in death by her husband kenneth J. Holden & grandchildren, Jenny, Tim & Will. Mother of Joanne, Stephen (Patricia) & David (Joanie). Grandmother of Colleen, Todd, Brad, Jeff (Sandra) & Brian. Visitation Sunday, 4pm-6pm followed by Rosary at 6pm. Both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass Monday, 10am,...
John G. Simos
Jul 3, 2013
John G. Simos passed away July 3, 2013 at the age of 85. Born in Argentina and raised in Chile, John emigrated to the United States in 1946 and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Geology. Survived by his wife Sue Alexander Simos; daughters Laurel Simos and Leslie Simos; stepsons David Alexander (Brandt Wilkins); Paul Alexander...
Jon Lee Teel
Jul 2, 2013
Jon Lee Teel was born on January 16, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas and passed away on July 2, 2013 in Westminster, Colorado. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Melissa; daughters Sara and Shannon (Tim) Eldridge; and granddaughter Miranda. He is also survived by his sisters Tracey Benner (Ron) and Holly Buchan; brother Bill Teel (Tina); and...
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