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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.

  • Agustina Astilero Villanueva

    Agustina "Tina" Astilero Villanueva, mother of Science & Innovation Center receptionist Carrol Rickard, passed away on January 6, 2025.
     
    We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Tina's soul and the consolation of her family and all those who loved her. May she rest in peace.
  • Sister Peg Maloney

    Sister Peg Maloney, aunt to Ainsley '25 and Flynn Ryan '24 and spiritual director and friend to many at RJ, passed away on January 2, 2025. Click here to view the full obituary.

    A Vigil Service and Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel in Denver. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00 am at Regis University's St. John Francis Regis Chapel. A reception will immediately follow. Sister Peg will be laid to rest at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Ridge following the reception. 
     
    We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Sr. Peg's soul and the consolation of her family and all those who loved her. May she rest in peace.
  • Kim Poletto

    Kim Poletto, father of Dominic '09, passed away on December 24, 2024. Click here to view the full obituary.

    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, the Denver Dumb Friends League or the Colorado Heart Association.

    We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Kim's soul and the consolation of his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.
  • Fr. Jim Knapp, SJ

    Fr. James G. Knapp, SJ passed away on December 20, 2024. Fr. Knapp served as assistant principal of Regis High School from 1987-89 and then as principal from 1989-93. View the full obituary here.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 10:00 am in the Chapel of the Beloved Disciple at St. Louis University High School. A visitation will begin at 9:00 am in the same location. Burial will be in the Jesuit plot at Calvary Cemetery, immediately following the funeral Mass. 

    Memorial gifts in his name may be made to the USA Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus at 4511 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 or online at www.JesuitsCentralSouthern.org.

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

    Mary Matamoros, aunt of Adam Dawkins ’98, great aunt of Addie ’27 and former RJ substitute teacher, passed away on December 15, 2024. 
     
    We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Mary's soul and the consolation of her family and all those who loved her. May she rest in peace.
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