Horan McConaty - Arvada

Deborah Ruth Ritter, age 61, of Louisville, passed away on August 10, 2023. She was a graduate of Greeley Central High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Debbie was born in Queens, New York City on May 25, 1962, and moved with her family to Greeley in 1978. She met her husband Rick while attending CU and they married on October 6, 1984. Debbie worked for the City of Boulder as a Transportation Engineer for 30 years before retiring in 2016. Debbie is survived by her husband Rick, their daughter Alyssa of Louisville and their son Brent and his wife Amanda of Broomfield. She is also survived by her...

Myra Jean Beatty (n?e Mann) of Arvada Colorado born January 1st 1935 in her Grandparents home in Rawlings KS passed away July 18th at the age of 88. She was the oldest child of Orville and Anne Mann. She graduated from Goodland High School in 1952 and shortly thereafter moved to Colorado to pursue her education in nursing. After graduating magma cum laude with a BSN in nursing from Denver University/St Luke's in 1956, Myra practiced at Lutheran Medical Center and Saint Anthony's Medical Center. In 1956 she met Richard (Dick) Beatty. They married on June 14th 1957, and were married for 67 years. Myra went on to have a successful and rewarding career as a nurse practitioner,...

Gregory Donald Knudson, age 72, of Louisville, Colorado passed away on July 16, 2023, at home with his wife Jeanine by his side. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend; he was truly one of the good ones and the stars above are lucky to have him. Greg was born November 8, 1950, in Devils Lake, North Dakota to Donald and Sybil (Kelly) Knudson. He graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1968, and after serving in the U.S. Army, he graduated from Moorhead State University and University of Minnesota Crookston in accounting and hotel/restaurant management. In 1978, Greg moved to Wisconsin to begin his 35-year career in food manufacturing administration. Greg...

Walter Clark, 66, of Broomfield, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2023. Walter was born to the late David and Delores Henderson on September 24, 1956. Walter is survived by his wife Rose Ann Clark; siblings, David (Janet) Clark, Shawn Henderson, Felicia Clark, and Corey Watson, and many nieces and nephews. Walter is preceded in death by his siblings, Phillip, Richard, Cynthia, Lena, and Gary. Walter had many passions but what he loved most of all was basketball, golf, and travel. Walter excelled in basketball which included being All City for Academy High School. He then took his talents to Keokuk and later to Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Jewell M. Banfield, 100, passed away on June 20, 2023. Jewell was born to Flem and Nellie Thornton on November 16, 1922.

James Ray "Jim" Stitt passed away on April 9th in Grand Junction, Colorado. Jim was a wonderful son, husband, father, and grandfather who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his five children, Colleen, Dan, Laura, Heidi, and Kathleen, and their families. Funeral Services will be held on April 22, 2023, at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 7577 W. 80th Ave., Arvada, CO 80003 at 11am. For full obituary please visit HoranCares.com.

Judith Carmean passed away on February 14, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial Service will be on Thursday 3/9/2023 at 1 PM at Horan & McConaty in Arvada. For full obituary please see HoranCares.com

Garret Ackerson Gifford, age 95, died peacefully on January 29, 2023, at Mountain Vista Retirement Community in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was born on May 31, 1927 in New York City, the second of three sons of Charles Conyngham Gifford and Edith Ackerson. He attended Phillips Andover Academy before enlisting in the Army Air Corp in 1945. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1952. On May 8, 1954, he married Adelaide Short (Muffy). They lived in New Canaan, Connecticut where they raised three children. After twenty years in working in the advertising departments for the New York Life and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, he spent the remainder of his career teaching third...

Mary Ann (Saul) Dunn, 89, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022. Mary Ann was born July 16, 1933, in Traverse City, Michigan, the daughter of John and Hattie Saul. She grew up in Immaculate Conception Parrish, graduated in 1951 from St. Francis Catholic High school and upon graduation took a position with Michigan Bell. Mary Ann married the love of her life, Dr. Lawrence L. Dunn in 1955, relocated to Owosso in 1959, and they had four children. Mary Ann was a homemaker and actively involved within St. Joseph's parish initially starting as a CCD teacher. She then progressed to the Director of the RCIA program and ultimately culminated her duties as a Pastoral...

Daniel Christopher Daly was born June 2, 1983, and passed away November 30, 2022. He is survived by wife, Melissa, children, Veronica and Andrew James (AJ), father, Christopher, mother, Karen, sister, Michelle, step-mother, Kathy, step-brother, Kyle, brother-in-law, Brian, and many other family members and exceptional friends. For more information regarding his service, please go to https://www.horancares.com/obituary/Daniel-Daly.

Frederic A. Andrews, formerly of Manlius, NY died on Novemeber 27, 2022, in Arvada, Colorado. Fred taught Driver Education at Jamesville Dewitt High School. He was a snowboard instructor at Toggenburg Ski Center and worked at Boarder King/Lunds for several years. Fred was predeceased by his parents, Lauren and Althea Andrews, and grandson, Cameron James. Fred is survived by his wife, Ellen Beckmann Andrews, son, Deric (Alexandra) and grandsons, Brennen and Trevor. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.

Beverly Shepherd of Arvada passed away on October 20, 2022. She was born on February 6, 1932 in Bostwick, Nebraska, the youngest of four siblings. She relocated to Colorado in the 1950s, when her family moved to Englewood, Colorado. Twice widowed at a young age, she raised her two children as a single mother from 1974 on. She was an accomplished seamstress, known for the beautiful draperies, clothes and the costumes she created. She later worked as a Trade Show Manager for 20 years, producing shows such as the Sports, Boat and Travel Show and the Garden and Home Show. After her retirement in 1999, she found great joy in Saturday night sleepovers with her two grandsons, Andrew and...

Billy "Bill" George Hill was born on June 27, 1931 in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho to William and Nada Hill and passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. He married Ellen Owens Hill on May 17, 1951 and shared 66 wonderful years of marriage and now, together forever. Bill is survived by his four children, Edward Hill (Laura Keller), Marsha (Norm) Fryer, Anthony (Lori) Hill, Ronald (Jean) Hill, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. The memories he made with us will last forever. No scheduled services, interment ceremony in Idaho Falls, Idaho, date pending. Condolences may be shared at www.HoranCares.com

Elizabeth Twitchell 82, of Arvada Co, formerly of Niantic and Terryville CT, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug 1 ,2022. She is survived by her son David of Arvada CO, a daughter Leigh of Ledyard CT, and a sister Catherine of Terryville CT. Liz was born in Connecticut and lived there for most of her life until moving to Colorado to be with her son. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services. In her memory, her son requests that a donation be made to your favorite charity.

Loving father, husband, brother and grandfather, George Ellis Over, passed away in the early hours of May 19th. He was surrounded by, and took communion with, his loving wife and children the day before. George Ellis, was born to Harold and Ruth Over on June 12, 1941 in Roaring Spring, PA. While in school, he first realized his passion for music, especially singing. A member of the Church of the Brethren from a very young age, and then active in the Presbyterian Church, he participated in and directed church choir, community chorales and men's quartets throughout his life. He also played string bass with Bluegrass groups and enjoyed participating in Tuba Christmas. After attending Juniata...

Diane was a bloom of friendliness. The fun-loving wife, warm-hearted mom and novel grandmother loved laughing, being in nature and sharing treasures. Diane passed away on Sunday, May 15. She was 74 years old and a resident of Manitou Springs, CO. Surviving Diane are her husband Trip Pearse, sons Travis (Eileen) Pearse, Colin (Kathleen) Pearse, and Nathan (Tuesday) Pearse, and grandchildren Carter, Mary and Maggie Pearse. Diane and her life will be celebrated on Friday, July 15, from 4-7 at Oak Hill C.C., 145 Kilbourn Rd, Rochester, NY. In lieu of flowers, visit pancan.org to donate. More about Diane and updates are available at DianePearse.com. Life should be fun and full of...

Diane was a bloom of friendliness. The fun-loving wife, warm-hearted mom, and novel grandmother loved laughing, being in nature and sharing treasures. Diane passed away on Sunday, May 15. She was 74 years old and a resident of Manitou Springs, CO. Surviving Diane are her husband Trip Pearse, sons Travis (Eileen) Pearse, Colin (Kathleen) Pearse, and Nathan (Tuesday) Pearse, and grandchildren Carter, Mary and Maggie Pearse. Diane and her life will be celebrated on Friday, June 10, from 6-8 at The Cremation Gardens, 5303 E County Line Rd, Centennial, CO. In lieu of flowers, visit pancan.org to donate. More about Diane and updates are available at DianePearse.com. Life should be fun and...

Patricia Ann Forbes [Thomas] passed away in her Arvada home on March 18, 2022 at the age of 79. She was born March 4, 1943 in Burlington, CO. She graduated from Stratton High School in 1961 and moved to Denver where she worked for Mountain Bell. She married Sam Forbes in 1964 and in 1966 began her real lifetime career as a full time Mom and homemaker. She loved to travel and play tennis and take care of other people. She is survived by her husband Sam, daughter Lori Forbes of Arvada, CO, son Jeff Forbes of Aurora CO, grand children Elizabeth and Andrew Forbes of Aurora CO. She is also survived by brothers Melvin Thomas, Aurora CO, Kenny Thomas, Burlington, CO, sister Joanne Houck, Stratton...

A Celebration of Life for Teade will be held on April 8, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Horan & McConaty, 7577 W. 80th Avenue, Arvada , Colorado 80003. For full obituary please see HoranCares.com.

Linda Hessler Weitzel passed away on Feb 8, 2022 after enduring numerous health battles, her life succumbed to its wear and tear and cancer. Linda grew up on a farm in Hay Springs, Nebraska. Linda is survived by her husband Dennis, son Scott (Dianne), grandson Hunter, and her siblings Steve (Beth) Hessler, Mike (Ginger) Hessler, Debbie (Mark) McCall and their families, along with nieces, nephews, cousins: and Step Father Dave Reader. She also thought of Dennis' siblings Michele Weitzel, Rowena Angell, and Marc Weitzel along with their families as her own family. Linda was preceded in death by parents Alex Hessler Jr, JoAnne Reader, and son Chad. In lieu of flowers or donations,...

Passed away on January 12, 2022. She was a 1947 Graduate of Central Catholic High School. After Graduation she was employed at Ohio Bell Telephone Co as an order writer. In 1953 she married the love of her life Tony, who preceded her in death after 53 years. Marilyn is survived by her 5 fantastic children; Steve (Becky), Dave (Dianne), Don, Tony jr. Jennifer (Troy) Friar. Also 7 super grandchildren; Steve Jr. (Nichole), Matt (Ashley) Siravo, Nicole (Heath) Stickley, Danielle, Emily Siravo, Amanda (Ian) Rombough, Ben Friar. And 7 Loving Great Grandchildren; Grabriel, Rain, Harley, Beau, Mac Siravo, Landon, Mia Stickley. Her Sisters Lillian Maben, Althea Bedard. Marilyn truly enjoyed her...