Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Daniel B. Szymanowski
Oct 13, 2013
Daniel Bernard Szymanowski was born on September 6th 1952 in Toledo, Ohio. He passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2013 at the age of 61. He moved to Colorado in the early 70's and it has been his home ever since. His wife, his children and four grandsons were the light of his life and he held a special place...
Ruth Shirley Ellis
Oct 13, 2013
Ruth Ellis (VanMoppes), 84, of Parker, Colorado died 10/13/13. Her Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 21, 10 am at Horan & McConaty, 11150 E Dartmouth Ave (at Parker Road) in Aurora. Survivors include 4 siblings: Audrey, Esther, Buddy, and Russell; children Robert, Connie and Richard; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband of 62...
Joe ""Eulice"" & Leona Abeyta
Oct 13, 2013
After 56 years of marriage, they passed away within 13 hours of one another on October 13, 2013. Eulice was born January 21, 1937 and Leona was born on January 13, 1938. They are survived by their children Mitch (Cindy) Abeyta, Denise (Andy) Pickens, and Michael (Lori) Abeyta; grandchildren Courtney (Mike) Wernsman, Tyler (Samara) Pickens, Mykkal, Trevor, Nykkalas and Hadley...
Andrew Mark Schaffer Council
Oct 12, 2013
Andrew Mark Schaffer Council, age 23, of Lakewood, passed away October 12, 2013. He is survived by his parents Karl Council and Pamela Schaffer. Memorial Service, Friday, October 25, 2013, 12:00 PM, Columbine Hills Church, 9700 Old Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton with committal following at 2:30 PM, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver. Memorial donations suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project...
Lorraine Johnson
Oct 12, 2013
Lorraine passed away on the 12th of October in the midafternoon of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She had been fighting this for several years. We are fortunate she did not suffer; she went to sleep the night before and never woke up.
Lorraine was born in Denver and her parents were Irving and Helen Johnsen. And yes, after getting married,...
Melvin Cavanaugh
Oct 11, 2013
Melvin Cavanaugh, 73 years of age, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on October 11, 2013. He is survived by wife Rebecca ""Becky"" Cavanaugh; children, Brenda (Don) Stanley and Melvin Cavanaugh, Jr.; grandchildren, Don ""Bubba"", Jake ""Jakey Bear"", Nolan ""Noly"", Bailey ""Boo"". A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family...
Patricia S. Busby
Oct 11, 2013
Patricia Sue Busby (Anderson) passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013 at her home in Aurora, Colorado. She was born in Marshall, Michigan to Oscar and Rena Anderson on October 19, 1930. She attended Michigan State University where she studied English, was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority and met her husband, Howard R. Busby. They were married on...
Darrin Cody Greene
Oct 10, 2013
Darrin Greene, of Denver, Colorado passed away on October 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife Glenda Lee Greene; children Brandon Greene and Rachel Greene; grandchild Kaitlynn Greene; sister, Rae (Larry) Manzanares; nieces and nephews, Bonnie and Jeff Manzanares, Brittni (Dusty) Reeves, Robby Marshall, Caitlin Hatfield, Nathan Hatfield, Aaron Hatfield, Cameron Manzanares, Xander Manzanares, Emmett Sonnenfeld; great-nephew, Rodney Reeves;...
Robert A. Herbold
Oct 10, 2013
Robert A. Herbold, 79, passed away October 10, 2013. A third generation Coloradan, Bob graduated from DU. He started in an entry position at Boddington Lumber, and retired as president. His dear wife Kathleen preceded him in death. He is survived by his children Patrick (Barbara), Lisa (Tom), Gregory (Deborah), 4 granddaughters, 3 great-grandchildren and his beloved companion, Mary Ann...
Mary Frickell
Oct 10, 2013
Mary Frickell was born in Denver, Colorado, on December 9, 1924, to William O. Harshbarger and Leona Lawson Harshbarger. She passed away at her home October 10, 2013, at age 88. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Carlton. Mary is survived by her daughters, Sharon Rudden, Connie Keese and her husband, Wayne. She is also survived by...
Jay Thomas Gould
Oct 10, 2013
Born April 24, 1934 in New York City to Julia (Walsh) and Jay Thomas Gould. Jay spoke fondly of his childhood. He made many great friends during his time at St. Margaret's Grammar School in Riverdale. He told stories of jumping cliffs at Spuyten Duyvil, watching many Yankee Games, and even seeing Jackie Robinson play. After Jay was honorably discharged...
Caroline Denver Stephens
Oct 9, 2013
Caroline Denver Stephens, 60 years of age, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on October 9, 2013. She is survived by her children, Sarah (Phillip) Borrego, Rebecca (Dion) Reisbeck, Michael Zuniga; grandchildren, Shelby Borrego, Jordyn Reisbeck, Alicia Zaragoza, Lanae Zaragoza, Jadyn Borrego, Christian Reisbeck and Marcus Zaragoza; great-grandchild, Aaliah Zaragoza; siblings, John (Becky) MacDonald, Geralinda (Jon) Bergh and Catherine (Jim) Breheny....
Betty Jones
Oct 9, 2013
Betty Jones, of Northglenn, passed away October 9, 2013. She was born March 27, 1930, in Ft. Smith, AR. Preceded in death by her husband, James ""Buddy"" Jones. Betty is survived by her children, Wayne (Karen) Jones, Sue (Jack) Mohr & Rhonda (Rick) Garcia; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four sisters & two brothers. A Visitation will take place...
Benjamin Edward Kallander
Oct 8, 2013
Benjamin Edward Kallander was born December 23, 1985 in Denver, Colorado. He was adopted along with his younger brother Andrew, in 1987 into the family of Kevin and Vicki Kallander, and their four children, Michael, Angela, Brian, and Timothy. Growing up Ben was very active in many organizations and activities. These included participating in Young Marines with his brother. Church...
Michael Pappas
Oct 8, 2013
Michael Pappas was born in Walsenburg, Colorado on December 9, 1929 and died October 8, 2013 in Loveland, Colorado. Mike was raised in Frederick, Colorado, where he was a standout basketball player. He was a member of the 1948 Class A Prep All Stars. He continued to play basketball after he enlisted in the Navy, playing for AirPac while stationed...
Annabelle M. Brack
Oct 8, 2013
On May 19, 1932, Annabelle O'Brien was born in Nekoma, Kansas, the first daughter after four sons. With the births of her younger brother and beloved sister, Evelyn Mae, she became one of seven. Her life as a care giver started early, helping out on her father's farm and caring for her siblings. After high school, she turned her altruistic...
James ""Jim"" Muir
Oct 8, 2013
100, of Aurora, passed away on October 8, 2013. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am, on Friday, October 11, 2013, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 19099 E. Floyd Ave., Aurora, Colorado. Jim is survived by his loving wife Dorothy (Tripp) Muir; children, Mary Muir, and Dolores Lissuzzo, and Robert (Stephanie) Muir; grandchildren, Drew (Michelle) Lissuzzo, and...
Kerry Hanson Kavanagh
Oct 7, 2013
3 years old, of Centennial, passed away on October 7, 2013. There will be a memorial service held in Kerry's memory at 9 O'Clock in the morning on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Hope United Methodist Church, 5101 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Kerry is survived by her loving parents, Mike & Kristen Kavanagh; brother, Matt Kavanagh; uncles, Scott...
Douglas Billen
Oct 7, 2013
Douglas R. Billen passed away with loved ones by his side on October 7, after as he referred to ""my lungs took a hike"". A self-made man, Doug was born in 1936 in Oklahoma, which at the time was devastated by the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. There was little money, but a lot of love, especially between his...
Richard Shoji Hada
Oct 7, 2013
Richard ""Dick"" Shoji Hada, age 72, of Aurora, passed away October 7, 2013. He was born August 9, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to George and Haruko (Oki) Hada. Richard is survived by his wife, Nancy; children Adelia Hada, Teresa (Herb) Abbott, Ronni (Scott) Resig and Michael (Ristana) Hada; 7 grandhildren and 1 great grandchild. Private family services will be...
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