Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Donald Wilson Robotham
Apr 7, 2013
Donald Wilson Robotham, 80, died on April 7, 2013, peacefully, at home after a long and full life. Born and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, he attended the Loomis School in Windsor, Connecticut and graduated from Yale University in 1954. After enlisting in the Army in 1956, he chose a post in Denver where he met and married Marie Moe,...
Ronald Marvin Jones
Apr 7, 2013
Ron Jones passed away peacefully on April 7, 2013 at his home in Centennial, Colorado. He was 71 years old. His wife Sandy was by his side. His family and friends had the privilege of spending quality time with him prior to his passing, which was a great comfort to him. Ron was born on October 18, 1941 in Fall...
Barbara M. Benkelman
Apr 6, 2013
Age 86, passed away on April 6, 2013. Barbara is a native of Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her daughter Dana (John) Hubbach; her grandchildren Mimi, Jeff (Jocelyn), Erinn, Chad, Kathleen, Robert (Katelyn); and great-grandchildren Elianna, Madeline, Amelia, Bella. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert K. Benkelman and her sons Bay and Charles. A Memorial Service...
Misty Dawn White
Apr 6, 2013
Misty Dawn White 11/10/1977 - 4/6/2013 Misty graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Sports Marketing. She excelled on the equestrian team. Misty loved people, dogs and horses. She was the 2004 Colorado Hunter Jumper Association Champion. Misty is survived by her mother Linda White of Cottage Grove, Oregon, her brother...
Yvonne Clarice Schroer
Apr 6, 2013
Yvonne Clarice Schroer, 90, of Denver, CO, passed away peacefully April 6, 2013. She was born September 19, 1922, the sixth of 14 children born to Joseph & Olympe Schutte. Preceded in death by her husband and love of her life Verne Schroer, she is survived by her sons, Otto (Barbara) Woods, Dennis Woods, and Kenneth (Pam) Woods, and 7...

Sandy Reed
Apr 6, 2013
Sandy Reed passed away on April 6, 2013. There will be a Graveside Service on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11:30 AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area ""B"". For more information, please contact Dan at rcdreed@q.com Please share memories of Sandy and condolences with her family by signing the online guestbook below.

Sharon Diane Train
Apr 6, 2013
Sharon, 74, passed away April 6, 2013. She was the beloved mother of Michael D. (Lee Ann) Train; loving grandmother of Melissa R. (Tony) Gray and Michael Lewis Train; proud great grandmother of Anthony M. Gray and Kaley A. Gray; cherished sister of Rodney Simkins, Cathie Power; and devoted best friend of Norma Lundberg. Visitation will be Sunday, April 14,...
Cecil W. ""Monty"" Sexton, Jr.
Apr 6, 2013
Cecil W. ""Monty"" Sexton, Jr. 87, former resident of Arvada passed away April 6, 2013 in North Augusta, South Carolina. Mr. Sexton was a native of Ekalaka, Montana and had been living in North Augusta for the past ten years. Monty was retired from the State of Colorado and was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. Mr....
James W. Tutchton
Apr 6, 2013
James W. Tutchton, 90, of Castle Rock, CO was born in Essex, MD on January 13, 1924 and passed away at home on April 6, 2013. He was the son of the late James T. Tutchton and Beatrice Catherine Daniels Tutchton of Essex, MD. He is survived by his beloved wife Lauana; sons James J. Tutchton of Centennial, CO and...
Cletus ""Clete"" Kaup
Apr 5, 2013
Cletus ""Clete"" Kaup, 88 of Denver. Husband of Marcella ""Sally"" Kaup; Father of Dr. Bruce (Toby Gordon), Neil (Dr. Deborah Coleman), Paula (Kent) Knutson and Dale (Shelley); Also survived by 5 grandsons Jake, Brett, Sam, Drew and Nate Kaup. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters and brothers Gertrude Meister, Imelda Kaminski, Raymond, Adrian, William, Charles and Kenelm Kaup. Visitation...
Cynthia Gay Bacquet
Apr 5, 2013
Cynthia (Cindi) Bacquet passed away on April 5, 2013 in Morrison, Colorado. Cynthia Gay Warren was born on September 21, 1930 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She was born to Kathryn Jane Johnson and Wallace Joseph (Joe) Warren. In her early childhood, she lived with her dad and stepmother, Helen, in Benton Harbor. Her favorite subjects in school were singing and...
Jack Lloyd Shafer
Apr 5, 2013
Jack L. Shafer was born October 19, 1936, and passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2013, while on vacation. He is survived by his wife and travel companion of 10 years, Eleanor (Bonney) Shafer; his children Cheryl Gibson and her husband Scott, Jack B. Shafer, Sheila McMillin; his grandchildren Sam and Keyven Gibson, Marc and Nick Shafer, Megan, Mallory and...
Pasquale Massimino
Apr 4, 2013
Pasquale Massimino was born March 3, 1929 in Naples, Italy and passed away April 4, 2013 at Collier Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge. Mr. Massimino is survived by his wife Antoinette P. (Martelli) Massimino, brother Lorenzo Massimino and wife Teresa of Italy, loving nieces and nephews and family friends. Pasquale was preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo and Pasqualina...
Brian Joseph Hilliard
Apr 4, 2013
Brian Hilliard, 36, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Westminster, CO. Brian was born October 15, 1976 in Rochester, PA. He is survived by his son Logan Hilliard, age 9; parents Mike and Janet Hilliard, Arvada, CO.; brothers Michael Hilliard, Westminster, CO., Shawn Hilliard, Rochester PA., David Hilliard, Arvada, CO., sister Elena Hilliard, Arvada, CO, cousin/brother Josh Leonard, Hoboken, NJ.;...

Harl Buchanan
Apr 4, 2013
Harl (Buck) Buchanan, passed away on April 4, 2013. Survived by wife, Almeta; children, Jim, Kathy, Melanie; 8 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 11 A.M. at St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 West Belleview Avenue, Littleton, Colorado. The Interment will follow the Memorial Service and Reception at 2:15pm at Ft....
Mae ""Smitty"" Selby
Apr 3, 2013
Mae ""Smitty"" Selby March 14, 1916-April 3, 2013 She is survived by her sons Kennan (Cheryl) Selby of Lakewood, CO and Brian (Bonnie) Selby of Superior, CO; granddaughters, Brooke (11), Amanda (9), Ryleigh (9), Sydney (9), McKenna (9); brother William Smith of Ft. Worth, TX. Preceded in death by husband Donald B.; twin brother Samuel R. Smith; brothers J.F. Smith,...

George Nishimura
Apr 3, 2013
George Nishimura, 99, of Westminster, Colorado passed away April 3, 2013. Preceded in death by his wife Mitsuye and son Clifford. Survived by his children Stan, Roger (Laura), Georgia (Michael); grandsons Aero (Molly) and Beau; and longtime companion Kiyo. Memorial contributions may be made to: Simpson Methodist Church 6001 Wolff Street Arvada, CO 80003 Please share your memories of George...
Donald P. Kneifl
Apr 3, 2013
Donald P. Kneifl, 92, of Broomfield passed away on April 3, 2013. He is preceded in death by 3 brothers. Loving husband of Dona B. Kneifl. Father of Donald C., JoAnn (Steve) Bennett & Jim P. (Glenda). Grandfather of 6. Great-Grandfather of 7. Brother of Yvonne Becker. Visitation Friday, April 5, 2013, 6pm-8pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West...

Elinor L. Getz
Apr 3, 2013
Elinor L. Getz, 83, of Northglenn, went to the Lord on April 3, 2013. She is survived by husband, Marvin; children, Kathleen (Jerome) Stevens, Carol (William) Wright, Diane (Daniel) Brotzman, Steven (Mary) Shearon, Jeffrey (Susan) Shearon; brothers, Edwin (Barbara) Brailey, Eugene (Bonnie) Brailey, Everett (Gena) Brailey; sister, Elaine Brown; grandchildren, Scott & Jessica; & several nieces & nephews; step-children, step-grandchildren...
John Patrick Ramirez
Apr 3, 2013
John Patrick Ramirez, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on April 3, 2013. Retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Major. Survived by his wife Kathleen; his children Shaun (Lisa), Terrance (Susan), Ann; grandchildren Emily and Garrett. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Horan & McConaty, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue,...
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