In Memoriam

List of 5 news stories.

• 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.

• 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.