In Memoriam

List of 5 news stories.

• Gary Powell '58

  4/29/2024
  Gary Powell '58, grandfather of Davis '17 and Chalmers '21, passed away on April 17, 2024.
  
  "Gary was born in Denver on December 9, 1940 to William and Helen (Phillips) Powell. He attended St. Louis Catholic School in Englewood, Regis Jesuit High School (class of 1958) and Colorado State University on a basketball scholarship (class of 1962). Gary met the love of his life, Judy Snow, also from Englewood, on the day he graduated from high school; they married on December 1, 1962. His extraordinary love for– and devotion to– Judy was an inspiration to all who knew them. The couple settled in Colorado Springs where Gary began his career as an accountant for RH Lester and Company. Opportunities brought them back to the Denver area where he spent the rest of his career, becoming nationally-recognized as a leader in the manufactured home industry. He retired as President of Equity Lifestyle Properties ("ELS") at the age of 60 after 28 years of service. While he had many pursuits, Gary's true passions were fly-fishing and golf. He grew up fishing the Gunnison River and golfed into his seventies until bad knees made both activities impossible. He and Judy had an extraordinary life together; they were fortunate enough to travel the world on several occasions. He was an avid gardener, a loyal fan and season ticket holder of the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche and Rockies. He was a beloved youth baseball and soccer coach for many years. He loved to cook, spend time at his mountain house or on his deck in Centennial, and shared his time, talent and treasure with countless charities that were near his heart. His quiet generosity knew no bounds; there was no one he wouldn't help in any way that he could. He was a cherished friend, a valued confidant and a respected leader. He was an active member of Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church, having served as a Eucharistic Minister and member of the Knights of Columbus until mobility issues made attending services difficult. He was a lifelong supporter of his alma mater Regis Jesuit High School. Gary will be most remembered for his unending love and devotion especially to his wife Judy, but also their children Stephanie and Drake. He was always their loudest cheerleader and biggest champion. He was an amazing role model for being a spouse and father. One of his proudest moments was serving as Drake's Best Man in 1994. His family was the center of his universe- made complete by the birth of his grandsons Davis and Chalmers in 1999 and 2003. From coloring Easter eggs, to carving pumpkins to hanging hundreds of Christmas lights, he loved every sentimental tradition. He cried every time he heard the National anthem. He moved mountains to never miss a game, a performance, a birthday or an event. His grandsons Davis and Chalmers were his greatest joy and "Bapa" was his favorite title. He had a sharp wit, even sharper mind and a beautiful zest for life until the very end– defying the odds many times. His resilience was his hallmark. He was larger than life to those who knew him and the hole he leaves behind will never be filled." Click here to view the full obituary.
  
  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Gary's name to DignityFirst Health and/or Elevation Hospice for the phenomenal care and kindness they showed the family during Gary's final days.
  
  

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

• Joyce Goedeker

  4/26/2024
  Joyce Goedeker, former RJ employee from 1992-2007 and mother of Aaron ’95, passed away on March 29, 2024. Click here to view the full obituary.
  
  

  We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Joyce's soul and the consolation of her family and all those who loved her. May she rest in peace.

• Patrick Dea '02

  4/26/2024
  Patrick Dea '02 passed away in April 2024. Click here to view the full obituary.
  
  

  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Patrick's memory to the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado.
  
  

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

• 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.