Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

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...
Barbara Leah Sperring
Jul 2, 2013
Barbara Leah Sperring, age 74, of Aurora, passed away July 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth and is survived by sons Kenny (Jason), Jim (Laura) & Mark Vescio; grandchildren Sarah (Jason) & Marky; great grandchildren Wesley & Mason. Siblings John, Pat & Mary. Services will be held at a later date at Rocky Mountain Memorial...
Barbara O. Jacobsen
Jul 2, 2013
Barbara O. Jacobsen, 83, of Littleton, CO. Born in Minneapolis, MN, on St. Barbara's Day, December 4, 1929. Barbara journeyed back ""home"" from Littleton, CO on July 2, 2013. She was the contented wife of Dr. Merl M. Jacobsen, the blessed mother of Arthur and Timothy Throckmorton, Leigh (Sugar) Terbush, and Kathryn ""Kippi"" Gibeau Hart, and blessed second mother of...
Arlene Marie Richardson
Jul 2, 2013
Arlene Marie Richardson, 84, of Aurora, passed away on July 2, 2013. Visitation will be Sunday, July 7, 2013 from 12-4pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora. Graveside Service will be Monday, July 8, 2013 at 1pm, Sedgwick Cemetery. Arlene's parents hailed from the state of Nebraska. Her father, Lee Andrew Richardson, was born in Hastings,...
Kent Lee Neve
Jul 2, 2013
Kent Lee Neve, 27, passed away July 2, 2013. A funeral service will be held for Kent at Advent Lutheran Church (7979 Meade Street, Westminster, CO) at 2 O'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, July 7, 2013. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service until the service begins. Surviving Kent's memory are his loving parents Don...
Gregory John Fuller
Jul 1, 2013
Gregory John Fuller of Monument, CO passed away at the age of 51 on July 1, 2013. Greg was born in Saranac Lake, NY, the son of Wendell and Patricia Fuller. He is survived by his children, Allison and Ian; his fiancée, Grace; his dog, Mila; as well as 6 brothers and sisters: Teresa Reichhart, Susan Juckett, Paul Fuller, Mark...
Mary Linhares
Jun 30, 2013
Mary Linhares of Morrison, Colorado, passed away on June 30, 2013. There is a Rosary on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 7:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Funeral Mass is on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 West Chatfield Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80128...

Fred K. Croyle
Jun 30, 2013
Ret. Major Fred K. Croyle (1922-2013) Passed away June 30th in Polson, MT. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, and survived by his children, Harry Croyle of Thornton and Lane Ware of Golden. In addition to his career as a pilot in the Marine Corps, Fred was a Flight Instructor for United Airlines. Graveside service is 2...
Carl G. Buttke
Jun 29, 2013
89, of Aurora, passed away on June 29, 2013 at the Denver Hospice facility with his loving family by his side. Carl was a devoted member of the Army for 20 years, reaching the rank of Master Sergeant. After retiring from the Army, Carl worked at Hewlett- Packard an additional 20 years. Surviving Carl's memory are his loving wife Dorothy;...
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