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In Memoriam

The community of Regis Jesuit remembers and prays for those among us who have passed away and offers condolences to their families. Prayers for the deceased are offered at school.
We make every effort to account accurately for the passing of any alumnus/a, student, faculty or staff member as well as that of any of their parents, spouses or siblings. If we are aware of other relationships the deceased had to members of our community, we do our best to list them as well. We sincerely regret any oversights or errors that may occur.

Memorial donations can be designated to support the education of future generations of young men and women at Regis Jesuit. If you make a memorial gift, the family will be notified of your donation and you will receive an acknowledgment. Please note that memorial gifts are not limited to those listed. Please click here to make a Memorial Gift.

First Friday Mass in  November is offered as a special Remembrance Mass honoring those in our community and their loved ones who have passed away in the preceding year. All are invited to attend.

The names on this page date back to June 2019 and are listed in descending order by the date they were posted.

Please contact us if you would like to submit an obituary for this page.

In Memoriam

List of 5 news stories.

  • Georgina "Gina" Pavlakovich

    Georgina "Gina" Pavlakovich, mother of John '73, Michael '78 and Nick '82, passed away on October 1, 2025. 

    "Love of God, family, life, and friends was undisputed with mom's deep, unselfish affection, care and commitment to her faith and all those she touched. Love guided her life as the family matriarch. Her life spanned 9 ½ decades. Always known for having a flower in her hair and a smile on her face, she was an optimist to the nth degree." Click here to view the full obituary.

    A celebration of life will take place on Thursday, October 9, with a Vigil/Rosary Service at 7:00 pm at Horan & McConaty (3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227). On Friday, October 10, a Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am at Light of the World Catholic Church (10316 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, CO 80127).
     
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Hospital Colorado

    We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Gina's soul and the consolation of her family and all those who loved her. May she rest in peace.
  • Edward Quinn '71

    Edward Quinn '71, son of James '43 (also deceased), brother of James '67, Richard '72 and Robert '74 and father of Peter '10, passed away on September 18, 2025. 

    "Ed was born in Denver, to Irene and James Quinn on April 6,1953. He attended Blessed Sacrament grade school and graduated from Regis Jesuit High School in 1971. Ed loved being a Real Estate agent in the Denver Metro area and managing rental properties for many years. He was a “master of all trades.” His greatest joys were his son Peter, Peter’s family, Carolina, and remodeling homes from demolition to completion. Ed had a very keen sense of design and maintaining historical beauty and charm in each home. He enjoyed the outdoors, lounging in his backyard with his faithful black lab Zeke, talking with family, music (Lou Rawls) and his Catholic faith. He donated to charities and supported many causes he cared deeply about throughout his life." Click here to view the full obituary.

    Visitation and Rosary will be held at Mt. Olivet Funeral Home (12801 W. 44th Ave., Wheatridge, CO 80033) on September 29 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Rosary will begin at 6:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (1530 Logan St., Denver, CO 80203) on September 30 at 9:00 am with a reception to follow.
     
    We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Edward's soul and the consolation of his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.
  • Nicholas Hooper '01

    Nicholas Hooper '01, brother of John '07, passed away recently. 

    A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church (6853 S. Prince St., Littleton) at 11:00 am this Friday, September 26.

    We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Nicholas' soul and the consolation of his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.
  • Lilly Ann Seiler Wilson

    Lilly Ann Seiler Wilson, mother-in-law of Sophia Wilson, Administrative Assistant for Mission, Ministry & Diversity, and grandmother of Alexander ’19 and Zane ’24, passed away July 18 and was laid to rest on September 13, 2025. Click here to view the full obituary
     
    We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Lilly’s soul and the consolation of her family and all those who loved her. May she rest in peace.
  • Ralph Taylor

    Ralph Taylor passed away on September 13, 2025 at the age of 88 years old. Click here to view the full obituary.

    "Ralph Taylor was born on September 27, 1936 in St. Louis and graduated from St. Louis University High School. He held a master’s degree in philosophy with minors in history and literature from Saint Louis University. It was as a Jesuit that he first came to Denver and began teaching at Regis Jesuit in the English Department. When he retired at the end of the 2019-20 school year, Ralph Taylor marked the end to an amazing and unprecedented 55 years at the school." Read more 

    A Funeral Mass will be held in Blessed Rupert Mayer Chapel in the Girls Division at Regis Jesuit High School on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00 am, with a reception to follow. 

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