In Memoriam

List of 5 news stories.

• David Bergner '97

  4/22/2024
  David Michael Bergner '97, brother of Mark '98, passed away on April 14, 2024.
  
  Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 10:30 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.  
  
  

  We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of David's soul and the consolation of his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.

• John Kintzele '54

  4/22/2024
  John "Jack" Kintzele, Sr. '54, brother to Richard '52, passed away on April 7, 2024. 
  
  "Jack was born in Denver on August 16, 1936, to Louis Richard “Bud” Kintzele and Adele Catherine Kintzele. He was the second of four children, following his older brother Louis Richard Kintzele, Jr., and followed by sisters Adele Locke and Candace Ann Kintzele. Jack’s early life involved school, sports – especially golf – and working in the family wholesale florist business, Kintzele Inc., which was owned and operated by his grandfather Louis Alfred Kintzele, his father Bud, and uncle Leland T. Kintzele. Jack attended Regis Jesuit High School and was deeply appreciative of the rigor of this early educational experience. He was a faithful, lifelong donor to the school. On graduation, he attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and joined the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.  While at CU he earned his bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in accounting.  After a short stint at an accounting firm in California, he decided to earn his law degree from CU Law School, where he was a member of the law review. He began his legal career and own firm in 1962, incorporating as Jack Kintzele & Associates.  During his long legal career, he was involved in many precedent-setting cases, perhaps most notably the successful federal case that established the potential dangers of the US Government’s Swine Flu vaccine program. This case made national news and was mentioned in the New York Times. Inspired by President Kennedy, and Democratic accomplishments in the 1960’s, Jack broke from his earlier conservative values and became involved in Democratic party politics.  He was an active supporter, volunteer, and consultant to many nationally known democrats, including Colorado Governor Richard D. Lamm, Senator and Presidential Candidate Gary Hart, and Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder.  Governor Lamm in fact once remarked that Jack was one of five people instrumental in convincing him to make his initial run for what became a highly successful three-term governorship.  Jack also ran for political office at a local level. After an unsuccessful run in 1972 for the Denver City Council, he ran for, won, and served two terms as a Denver Election Commissioner.  As an Election Commissioner, he was instrumental in improving election integrity through the creation and fair distribution of registration and polling locations, especially in disadvantaged and previously underserved neighborhoods. He was a generous lifelong donor to the Democratic party." Click here to view the full obituary.
  
  

  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jack’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association. 
  
  

  We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Jack's soul and the consolation of his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.

• Thomas "Tommy" Thorpe '84

  4/22/2024
  Thomas "Tommy" Thorpe '84 passed away on April 17, 2024.
  
  "Growing up in Southeast Denver, Tommy spent his childhood on the baseball diamond, turning early Little League days (more reminiscent of the Bad News Bears than the Little League World Series) into a spark that continued at Regis High School, followed by a collegiate baseball career at Benedictine College, and a lifelong love of the game. After college, Tommy devoted himself to running the family business, Mountain Trade Supply, alongside his cousin, Diana Sweers. Despite the constant paperwork, Tommy's commitment to his employees and customers never faltered. Outside of work, Tommy found joy on the golf course, and at the end of a round could be seen with a cigar in one hand and an Irish whiskey in the other. Although he had many responsibilities, Tommy sought refuge at Bear Creek and any other course where he could escape for a few hours and enjoy the company of those he loved deeply. Tommy did not collect baseball cards, but he did collect and safeguard his friendships. He valued the friends he made through baseball, golf, and work, but perhaps his deepest friendships were with his cousins and his girlfriend, Carly Kirwin. Tommy's passing leaves an immense void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. His enduring kindness, quick smile, and unwavering love for baseball, golf and above all family and friends will be cherished memories for all." Click here to view the full obituary. 
  
  A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 26 at 2:00 pm at Cherry Hills Country Club.
  
  We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Tommy's soul and the consolation of his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.

• Annabelle Deline

  4/18/2024
  Annabelle Deline, wife of Robert '48, also deceased, mother of Robert '73 and Thomas '76, and grandmother of Robert '03, William '05, Thomas '11 and Brian '12, passed away on April 11, 2024. 

  
  "Annabelle was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Annabelle attended Elementary and High School at St. Mary's Academy. She excelled in academics. Annabelle attended and graduated from the University of Denver. While at DU she was very active with her sorority, Pi Beta Phi, and many of the social functions at DU during her tenure. On September 12, 1953, Annabelle married her High School sweetheart Robert E. (Bob) Deline at Christ the King Catholic Church. Together they created a close-knit loving family. She was always very active in raising her sons and with their education. She served on the Board for Regis College, Regis High School, St. Mary's Academy, and Catholic Charities and assisted numerous other charitable endeavors. Annabelle was a past Chairwoman of the Adam's County, Colorado Republican Party. She was successful in residential real estate brokerage, and she and Bob co-founded Deline Co. Realty, she also started and ran her own Interior Design Company. She was integrally involved in the family businesses of Monaghan Farms, Monaghan Management and Deline Associates. She helped lead the family with the wheat and grain farm enterprises, thoroughbred horse racing, cattle ranch expansion, and commercial real estate investments. She and Bob thoroughly enjoyed travel and general aviation and she flew with Bob to Canada, Mexico and throughout the Southwest areas of the United States. She and Bob also enjoyed boating and deep-sea fishing. They maintained power boats in Colorado, Mexico, and California for many decades. She was a Senior Flag Member at the Coronado Yacht Club and Senior Member at the Denver Country Club. Annabelle always thought of others and she truly cared about her family, friends, and all that she met. She was always very quiet about her philanthropic endeavors. She never sought praise or accolades for any of her fine work throughout her life. She was a parishioner at Christ the King Catholic Church. The Good Lord brought her home on April 11, 2024." Click here to view the full obituary.
  
  Recitation of the Rosary will be on Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 pm at the Horan & McConaty Chapel (1091 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80246). The Funeral Mass will be Friday, April 19 at 10:00 am at Christ the King Catholic Church (830 Elm Street, Denver. CO 80220). 
  
  In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Annabelle's name to St. Mary's Academy or Regis Jesuit High School. 
  
  We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Annabelle's soul and the consolation of her family and all those who loved her. May she rest in peace.

• Cheri Gallegos

  4/17/2024
  We are saddened to inform you that Cheri Gallegos, wife of Don '51, mother of Jerry '83 and David, and grandmother of Kyle '98 and Casey Banker '05, and Donald '04 and Nathan Gallegos '10, passed away on April 8, 2024.
  
  "Cheri was a woman for others, well known for her handwritten loving cards and care of those who were without means or a home. Her higher education, she would say, she learned “on the street”, as she took up the social work of the homeless alongside Father Woody. Following his passing, she made a commitment to carry on his work and founded with her husband, Father Woody’s Haven of Hope in 1991, now called Haven of Hope. Together Cheri and Don spent the second half of their lives helping to serve countless people, offering meals, support, a place to rest, and the opportunity to get back on their feet. She loved to host parties, Sunday family dinners, one-on-one conversations and cocktail hours. Two nights before she passed she and our father stayed up all night, playing music and having a “final final”. She has left a legacy of true love and home for many. She will be dearly missed by all." Click here to view the full obituary. 
  
  A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 with a Rosary at 10:30 am followed by services at 11:00 am at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227. A reception will follow.
  
  In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Cheri's name to Haven of Hope.
  
  We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Cheri's soul and the consolation of her family and all those who loved her. May she rest in peace.