Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Charles ""Fritz"" Pakiser
May 13, 2013
Charles Fritz Pakiser, 58, of Shawnee, Colorado, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 6, 1954 in Denver, Colorado to Dan and Elaine Pakiser. He married Edna Lamping on October 8, 1981. Preceding him in death are his father, Dan Pakiser and brother, Danny Pakiser. He is survived by...
Steven Thomas Nowak
May 12, 2013
Steven Thomas Nowak, of Federal Heights, Colorado, passed away on May 12, 2013. He is survived by his parents Steven H. and Eileen Nowak; sister Suzanne Falanga; best friend, Savannah; and many extended family and friends. There will be a Receiving of Friends on Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 3:30 to 5:30PM and a Reading of the Eulogy at 5:30PM,...
Ronald ""Ron"" R. Beecher
May 12, 2013
Ronald R. ""Ron"" Beecher, 80, of Evergreen, Colorado passed away on May 12, 2013. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. The Interment will follow the service at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado at 12:00 PM....
Jason Michael Kuntz
May 12, 2013
Jason Michael Kuntz, 37, of Thornton, Colorado passed May 12, 2013. Survived by his loving daughter Hannah; mother Carolyn Reed; father Leonard Kuntz; step-sisters Shawna Shelly and Lennette Spence; half-brother Steven Kuntz; and close friends. Memorial Service will be Thursday, August 1, 2013, 2:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, in Thornton, Colorado. Please share memories of...
Helen Faye Rogers
May 11, 2013
Helen Faye (Houston) Rogers passed away May 11, 2013, at Lifecare of Stonegate in Parker, Colorado. Faye was a lifelong resident of Fort Morgan. Her husband Stafford preceded her in death. Born May 18, 1927, to Minnie and Walter Houston, Faye grew up on the family ranch in Buckingham, Colorado, along with her three brothers and three sisters. She graduated...
Joseph P. Rodgers
May 11, 2013
Joseph, 90, of Centennial, Colorado, formerly of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away May 11, 2013. Survived by his wife Lola; children Judi (Ronald) Rodgers Sarver, Lafayette, Louisiana and Tom Rodgers, San Francisco, California; grandchildren Richard (Vicki) Sarver, Manchester, England, Elizabeth (Doug) Sarver Edney, Lafayette, Louisiana and Katherine (Travis) Sarver Snyder, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and 4 great grandchildren. Celebration of Life will...
Paul Michael Stegeman
May 11, 2013
Paul M. Stegeman of Denver was 77 when he passed away on May 11, 2013, at his home. Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen. He is survived by his three children: Mary, Mike and John; two brothers: Fred and Ed; 5 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 5-7pm...
Charles Benjamin Artis
May 11, 2013
""A life laid down for his family"" Charles ""Chuck"" was born, raised and went to school in Wayne County, North Carolina. Son of A.J. and Savannah Artis. Charles was the third son of this union. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Charles relocated to Washington, D.C. where he met and married the love of his...
Clara C. Jameson
May 11, 2013
Clara Catherine Cella Jameson was born on October 25, 1910 as one of the seven Cella children who became her lifelong community. She died on May 11, 2013. She married Meredith L. Jameson on August 15, 1938, and they had four children: Mary Clare - deceased - (Gary Lohne), Ken (Penny Brooke), Barbara (Gary Kuxhaus), and Terry (Betsy Hord). She...
Doris Marie Laura Hawkins
May 11, 2013
Doris Hawkins age 89, of Aurora, passed away May 11, 2013. She is survived by husband of 65 years, Richard; daughters, Pamela Hawkins, Terrie Hawkins-Fulton and Kathleen Hawkins; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery will take place on Tuesday, May 21st at 10:30am which is staging area ""B"". 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado...
Naomi 'Peggy' Tolley
May 10, 2013
Naomi ""Peggy"" Tolley, 93, passed away May 9, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard C. Tolley, DVM, and sisters Ruth and Miriam. Peggy is survived by her daugther Barbara ""Bobbie"" Anton (fiancé Norman Ashford); Grandchildren John (Kelly) Anton, Cynthia (Jeff) Eiting; Great grandchildren Robert, Michael, Kainoa, and Remi. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May...
Marvin Thompson
May 10, 2013
Thompson, Marvin Leroy Marvin peacefully left us to join his beloved wife Thelma on May 10th, 2013. He was surrounded with the love, laughter and care of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the wonderful care-givers at the Denver Hospice. Born December 25th, 1933 in Vona, Colorado, to Daniel and Fannie Thompson. Marvin treasured his small town upbringing, carrying happy...
Dr. Robert ""Bob"" Brockmann
May 10, 2013
Bob Brockmann, formerly of Hinsdale, Illinois, passed away in Englewood, CO on May 10, 2013. He attended Hinsdale Central High School and was a member of the gymnastics team. He received his BS in Microbiology from the University of Illinois. He moved to Colorado and obtained an MS in Microbiology, working for the Boulder County Health Department. Bob attended the...
Wylene Sue Arnold
May 10, 2013
Wylene is survived by her husband, James Arnold, Jr.; children Jimmie Sue (Terry) Fenimore, Barbara (David) Hillman and Jim Arnold, III; Grandchildren Taylor (Kyrean) Fenimore and Tanner Fenimore; and siblings Fayrene Mayes, Daryl Bennett, Ronald Jay (Jimmie) Bennett and Judy (George) Woolard. She is preceded in death by her parents Jay and Orel Bennett. A Memorial Service will be held...
Deborah 'Dede' Krausman
May 10, 2013
Deborah ""Dede"" Krausman, 44 years of age, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on May 10, 2013. Deborah ""Dede"" Douglass Krausman was born December 29, 1968 in Colby, Kansas to Dean and Judy Douglass. Dede was preceded in death by her husband, Kent Krausman, along with both her maternal and paternal grandparents. She is survived by her three children Gabriel Douglass...
Nobu Champoux
May 10, 2013
Nobu operated a family owned school supply store in a local high school, as well as helped in her father's business. Her father, Seiki Iwato, was a Tsurukawa Police Chief until the end of WWII. After he retired from the police department, he opened a real estate business. Her mother, Katsu (Sato) Iwato, was a nurse and homemaker. Nobu met...
Robert Droel
May 10, 2013
Robert Droel, 88, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away May 10, 2013. Survived by his wife Lucille; children; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 6 great- great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Louis and Bessie Droel; brother, Louie Droel; and also his son, Ronald Droel. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Service at 9:00 AM. The...
Donald L. Ambler
May 9, 2013
Donald Ambler, musician and teacher, died peacefully on May 9, 2013 at his home in Lakewood, Colorado. Born with a twin brother, Dale, on July 24, 1928, Mr. Ambler spent his childhood years in a Lafayette, Indiana orphanage and his high school years in foster homes. His brother died at age 9. Finding an early interest in music and a...
John Paul Evans
May 8, 2013
John Evans, 69, passed away unexpectedly May 8, 2013. Beloved husband of Karen for 33 years; father of Tiffany Monique Evans and Vincent Arthur Evans; step-father of Tricia Yvette (Bill) Burger; and friend of many. John was a member of many organizations including the Elks Club, American Legion, and The Ol' Goats. Memorial Service Friday, May 17, 11:30 AM, at...
John Daniel Burke
May 8, 2013
John Daniel Burke, Jr., of Arvada, passed away peacefully on May 8th at the age of 87. Born January 18, 1926 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen; parents Susan and John Burke; sister Mary Griffith; and a grandson John W. Baerg. He is survived by daughters Jorja A. Dildine (Robert) of Golden,...
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