Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mar 17, 2013

Joyce Dire, known to friends as ""Jo,"" died March 17 after a lengthy respiratory illness. She was 79. Beloved mother, wife and friend, Mrs. Dire had lived in Denver for more than 50 years. She spent her life caring for her family and volunteering for organizations including St. Vincent de Paul School and Church, St. Joseph's Hospital and the Jeanne...

Mar 17, 2013

Trish Amole was escorted into heaven by St. Patrick on March 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gene Amole in 2002. Trish is survived by her daughter Susan Amole-Waters, son-in-law Gary Waters, grandson Jacob Waters, stepdaughter Tustin ""Muffy"" Amole, stepsons Jon Amole and Brett Amole, all of Denver, as well as sister Jan Meredith of...

Mar 17, 2013

Shirley passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Carl Wittmer; daughters, Susan (Daryl), Joyce and Barbara (Mike); grandchildren, Erin, Kate, Brett, Chris and Anne; great-grandchildren, Amarea, Tamani, Julian and Matthew. She is predeceased by her grandson, Nathan. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 10 AM at Horan...

Mar 16, 2013

Robert K. ""Bob"" Ware, born December 6, 1930, Dallas, TX and died March 16, 2013 in Aurora, CO, after a brief illness. Bob grew up in Texas and attended the University of Texas. He obtained his doctorate degree in ceramic engineering at Ohio State University. In 1954, he married Virginia Greene, later Arapahoe County Family Court Magistrate Virginia Ware. She...

Mar 16, 2013

Marion Collins, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 16th, 2013. She was born in Osmond, NE, attended college at Wayne State Teachers College where she met her husband, Robert C. Collins, Sr. They celebrated 51 years of marriage prior to Bob's passing in 1992. Marion retired from the Denver Post where she worked in the Classified Ad Department. She...

Mar 16, 2013

Robert Moore, 96, of Highlands Ranch, spent the final week of his life in home hospice care, smiling and laughing with family and close friends. He died peacefully on March 16. A native of Colorado, Bob was born near Hoyt, on a ranch homesteaded by his father and uncle. He took pride in Denver and its landmarks, including East High...

Mar 16, 2013

Bernard ""Bud"" Allison, 80, of Denver, passed away March 16, 2013. Bud was a retiree of the Rocky Mountain News, having worked as a printer from 1965 to 1996. He is survived by his wife Donna, his children Dean, Doug, and Patsy, and grandchildren James, Marie, Aubrey, Jenna, Hazel and Izzy. He was the best husband, father, grandpa, and friend....

Mar 16, 2013

Sarah Louise Rector, born September 24, 1982, passed away March 16 at University Hospital after a brief illness. She was a vibrant, beautiful young woman who will be remembered by her family and wide circle of friends for her resolve and generosity of spirit. Sarah was born in Los Angeles but lived most of her life in Denver. She graduated...

Mar 15, 2013

Erin Nicole Fabiano passed away on March 15, 2013. She is survived by her parents Christopher and Sharon Heck, her son Caeden Fabiano, her brother Adam Heck, her grandparents Richard and Judy Ruble, and Bob and Sandy Heck, and uncles and aunts: Robin and Carl Pteil, Steve and Barbara Ruble, Don and Debbie Ruble, Eileen and Dave Nash, Bobbie and...

Mar 15, 2013

Mar 15, 2013

Phyllis Elaine Horth Nicely passed away on Friday, March 15, at the age of 88. Phyllis is predeceased by her devoted husband of 54 years, Roy B. Nicely. Phyllis is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Teri Nicely-Robbins, her son-in-law, Gregory Robbins, her grandson, Kyle Robbins, all of Highlands Ranch, CO, her sister, Jeannette Sweney, Hurst TX, her niece, Susanne (Doug)...

Mar 14, 2013

James Frederick Tapscott was born July 26, 1941 in New Albany, Indiana the third child of Mary Emaline Imle and Glenn Daniel Tapscott. After moving around the country during the war years, the family settled in Marshall, Illinois, which Jim called ""home"" until a final family move to Denver, Colorado, when Jim was ten. One of six children (four boys...

Mar 14, 2013

James David ""Jim"" Knuesel, 44, of Thornton passed away March 14, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends in Denver, CO. Survived by his parents Dave and Monica Knuesel, his wife Kelly Knuesel, his sons Zach and Dillon, his brothers Don (Jennifer), Rob (Clare), Paul (Lisa), John (Heather), and Matt (Kim), and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends - and...

Mar 14, 2013

Charles W. Kelman, Jr., 66 of Thornton. Passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister Mary Anne Kelman Baranowski; Children Charles ""Troy"" (Dawn) Kelman, Ryan Walter (Andria) Kelman, Jeffery James Hayes, Cain William Kelman and Christopher Lee (Rose) Hayes; Grandchildren Ariel, Cassandra, Jessica, Raquel, Rhees, Fortune, Sierra, Jessanne,...

Mar 14, 2013

Elena Oaks, 89 years of age, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, passed away on March 14, 2013. Elena is preceded in death by her husband Jerald Oaks, her son Lindsay Oaks, and her siblings, all of Argentina, Jose, Gaspar, Adan, Pedro, Juan, Martin, Antonio, Lorenzo, Magdalena, and Paula. She is survived by her daughter Kristi (Mike) Accarrino of Florida, and sister...

Mar 13, 2013

Raquel Melinda (Pacheco) Perea, 43, of Lakewood died March 13, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Chris; sons, Sebastian and Christian; father, Arthur Perea, Sr.; siblings, Michelle Mondragon, Arthur Perea, Jr., and Dawn Perea. Her mother, Emma, preceded her in death. Rosary, will be held Tuesday, March 19, at 7:00pm; Funeral Mass, to be held Wednesday, March 20, at...

Mar 13, 2013

James ""Jay"" Bechtel passed away on March 13, 2013 to conclude a very full 80 years of life, love and laughter. He was surrounded by the love of his wife and daughters when he passed onto Heaven. Jay was born in Kansas City, MO on September 30, 1932. He is survived by his wife, Olivia; Daughters, Lauren (Toby Carroll) Bear...

Mar 13, 2013

Jeremy passed away March 13, 2013 at the age of 39. He survived by his parents Roy and Carrie, sister Emily (Rob) Williams and Joanna, and nephew Cole. Preceded in death by his brothers Adam and Nick. A Visitation will be held on Monday, March 18, 2013 10:00-11:00am with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00am at Horan & McConaty...

Mar 13, 2013

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 10:00am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block west of South Holly Street) Centennial, CO 80122 with a reception to follow. Please share your memories of Paula and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.

Mar 12, 2013

Zeljko ""Z"" Durdic, age 49, passed away March 12, 2013. He is survived by his parents Gavro Djurdjic & Zorka (Lazendic) Djurdjic; Wife, Angela (Miletovic) Durdic; Children, Jelena, Andrea & Matteo and siblings, Tana Djurdjic & Stana Radovic. Services will be held at Horan & McConaty Funeral Service, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Aurora, CO 80014 on Saturday, March 16, 2013...