https://www.denverpost.com Colorado breaking news, sports, business, weather, entertainment. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:05:24 +0000 en-US hourly 30 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://www.denverpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-DP_bug_denverpost.jpg?w=32 https://www.denverpost.com 32 32 111738712 https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/william-langmack-northglenn-co/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:05:00 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?post_type=obituary&p=7065424 William “Bill” Francis Langmack, 95, traveled on the golden road to Heaven from his home, as he wished, on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1929, served in the Air Force and established his roots and roses in Northglenn, Colorado. Our beloved Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa will be greatly missed by his family who often visited him. While it was difficult to say goodbye, he can now join his loving wife, with a new heart, in no pain, in a garden of roses with an unlimited amount of pie. Bill will be in our hearts forever.

]]> 7065424 2025-04-15T00:05:00+00:00 2025-04-15T00:05:24+00:00 https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/frank-a-seeton-wheat-ridge-co/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:05:00 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?post_type=obituary&p=7040078 Frank A. Seeton, a proud fourth-generation Coloradan, passed away peacefully at Sandalwood Manor in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, on March 26, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100 years, 10 months and 2 weeks. His life came full circle when he arrived at Sandalwood as his childhood home was just a block away.
Frank was born to Ross V. Seeton, Sr., and Bettie Lee (nee Carpenter) Seeton in Denver on May 12, 1924. He had one brother, Ross V. Seeton, Jr. Frank spent most of his childhood in Wheat Ridge. He graduated from Wheat Ridge High School in 1942. While in high school, he excelled in football and track.
After high school, Frank attended Colorado School of Mines, graduating with a mining engineering degree in 1947. While attending Mines, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Theta Tau Honorary Engineering Fraternity and Blue Key National Honor Fraternity.
In 1947, Frank married the love of his life, Mary Helen Armstrong of Midland, Texas, whom he met during his youth in the historic mining town of Tin Cup, Colorado, in Gunnison County, where the Seeton and Armstrong families both had summer cabins. Frank and Helen raised their family in the Applewood area of Lakewood. They were married 52 years before Helen died of cancer on August 31, 1999.
Frank was a true pioneer of Tin Cup and the surrounding Taylor Park area. He first came over to the region when he was 10 weeks old and was proud to say he was the longest continuous summer resident of Tin Cup; he made it over every summer except for the pandemic year of 2020 and the summer of 2024. Tin Cup was a welcome retreat for Frank throughout his life as he enjoyed the peacefulness of the surrounding area and especially loved fly fishing in the many streams in Taylor Park. Frank was considered one of the foremost experts on the history of the region and was interviewed extensively for several books on the history of Tin Cup and Taylor Park.
As time allowed during the summer, he prospected for gold, silver, tungsten and molybdenum. He leased five of his discoveries to major mining companies (Amoco Minerals, Molycorp, Climax, Inspiration Development and Western Nuclear) who financially rewarded him for his efforts. His prospecting success fulfilled his intense interest in the mining industry.
Frank worked 44 years in the mineral processing industry involving testing, process development, engineering, operations, consulting and management of domestic and international projects. He had 22 scientific articles published on a wide range of mineral processing subjects and held a U.S. patent for processing uranium ores. He also received the first award given by the Colorado Mineral Processing Division of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy, Exploration, Inc., for lifetime achievement, dedication and contribution to the mining industry. The award was granted in the year 2000 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the subsection of which he was a co-founder and a long-time officer. The award is now granted annually.
Frank worked five years as Operations Manager for COG Minerals Corporation with producing properties in Colorado, Utah and California. During his career, he traveled extensively to all parts of the United States, Canada and Mexico, with special assignments in Peru, Thailand, Africa and Russia.
In 1974, he started a private consulting business which he operated for 18 years until his retirement in 1992. His diversified experience in mineral processing created demand for his consulting services. He specialized in the development of mineral processing flowsheets, equipment application and selection, mill planning, plant start-up, operation and economics. He was affiliated with many major mineral projects in his business. Throughout his professional career, he was identified with two qualities: an uncompromising integrity and dedication to knowing his field.
During his professional career, he was a Legend of Honor member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., and a long-time member of the Colorado Mining Association. He was a Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado, member of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America, Rolling Hills Country Club, Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church and a benefactor of the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum.
Frank was proud of his family’s many accomplishments in athletics and in their chosen careers. He was also very fond of his old dog, Sundance.
He was a big football fan; he particularly enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos and Colorado School of Mines. Frank was fortunate to live long enough to see his beloved Orediggers make it to two consecutive national championship games.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Helen, and his brother, Ross V. Seeton, Jr., on March 12, 1992.
Survivors include: a daughter, Carol Ann Sandquist (Steve Jackson) of Nathrop; two sons, Dr. James Seeton (Faith) of Lakewood and Buena Vista, and Thomas Seeton (Cheri) of Golden. Additionally, Frank is survived by five granddaughters, two grandsons; eight great-granddaughters and three great-grandsons; four great-great-granddaughters and two great-great-grandsons.
The family is planning a private graveside service.

]]> 7040078 2025-04-13T00:05:00+00:00 2025-04-13T00:06:33+00:00 https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/michael-james-mccoy-westminster-co/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:05:00 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?post_type=obituary&p=7040079 Service at 11am Tues. April 22 at Horan & McConaty-Thornton. Visit horancares.com to sign online guestbook and view obit.

]]> 7040079 2025-04-13T00:05:00+00:00 2025-04-13T00:06:35+00:00 https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/daniel-yacovetta-parker-co/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:05:00 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?post_type=obituary&p=7040080 Daniel Joseph Yacovetta, age 88, passed away at home on March 31st, 2025. For full obituary please visit www.horancares.com

]]> 7040080 2025-04-13T00:05:00+00:00 2025-04-13T00:06:37+00:00 https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/patricia-bowles-highlands-ranch-co/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:05:00 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?post_type=obituary&p=7040088 Please see crownhillfuneral.com for full obituary.

]]> 7040088 2025-04-13T00:05:00+00:00 2025-04-13T00:06:38+00:00 https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/marjorie-ann-westhoff-centennial-co/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:05:00 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?post_type=obituary&p=7046868 90, of Centennial. Please visit her full obituary online at HeflebowerFuneralServices.com.

]]> 7046868 2025-04-13T00:05:00+00:00 2025-04-13T00:06:33+00:00 https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/ethel-benish-denver-co/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:05:00 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?post_type=obituary&p=7047253 Ethel Most Benish passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband Orville and her daughter Catherine Brissman. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Benish (Charles Powell); grandchildren Sarah, Hannah, and Noah Hornbein (Ariana Solis); and great-grandchildren Temperance and Canaan. A private family service will be held.

]]> 7047253 2025-04-13T00:05:00+00:00 2025-04-13T00:06:40+00:00 https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/memoriam-angela-marie-raffaele-griffin/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:05:00 +0000 Celebrating the Life of Angela Marie Raffaele Griffin In loving memory of Angela Griffin, 88, who passed peacefully on April 6, 2025.
Beloved wife of John, devoted mother to John, Denis, and Peter, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
With gratitude to Pine Grove Memory Care and Bloom Healthcare for their compassionate care.
Forever in our hearts.
April 14, 2PM Service is planned at Ruth Memorial Chapel, Parker, CO.

]]> 7052751 2025-04-13T00:05:00+00:00 2025-04-14T12:35:10+00:00 https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/nancy-kenyon-centennial-co/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:05:00 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?post_type=obituary&p=7052753 Nancy Kenyon, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, was born on March 8,1930 in Seattle, Washington. She passed away on March 31, 2025, at the age of 95.
Nancy is preceded in death by her husband Bob, eldest son David, parents Edward and Lois, sister Mary, and brother Jack. She is survived by her son Craig, daughters Kim and Kristina, daughter-in-law Rosemary, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Born and raised in Seattle, she had a love for music, playing the violin from an early age. She graduated from Lincoln High in 1948, followed by a year at Whitman College. After working as a medical secretary, she moved to Denver, where she met her future husband, Bob, marrying in 1955.
Nancy and Bob raised four children, settling in their home in Greenwood Village in 1971. Nancy went back to college while caring for her family, earning her BA in English from CU Denver, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. She taught English to ESL students in Douglas County for several years, volunteered at Bethesda Hospital community garden, and was a member of the Great Books Club at Bemis Library. Nancy was an avid reader and gardener, and she loved spending time with her family.
There will be a small, private outdoor service in late spring. We will miss her wit and humor, her sense of curiosity and love for learning, her deep intellect and generous spirt, and the magic she created in her beautiful gardens.

]]> 7052753 2025-04-13T00:05:00+00:00 2025-04-13T00:06:42+00:00 https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/catherine-riordan-denver-co/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:05:00 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?post_type=obituary&p=7052759 Funeral service to be held April 15, 2025. For more information please visit https://obits.cfcscolorado.org/obituary/catherine-riordan

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