Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Johanna Kathleen Quinn
Oct 6, 2012
It's a party every night! Johanna K. Quinn made sure of it during the 1980's and early 90's when she owned the Stampede in Winter Park, Colorado. Decorating her club with dazzling and festive decorations, providing exquisite cuisine and drink – one the color blue and aptly named 'Blue Thunder' - and throwing such famous parties as the Wine Tasting,...
Michael D. Wilson
Oct 6, 2012
""Mickey"", 63, passed away at home October 6, 2012. Mike worked for the State of Colorado for 32 years. Survived by his wife of 34 years, Lynda; children Nicholas and Ashley; brother Roger (Jeanie) Wilson of Tucson, AZ; sister Nancy (Dale) Schmid of St. Louis, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Mike's life will be held...
Wesley Evan Snyder
Oct 6, 2012
Wesley Evan Snyder, 26, of Lone Tree, passed away on October 6, 2012. Wes is survived by his parents Steven and Merry Snyder, and his brother Eric (and wife Rebekah) Snyder. Wes was born in and lived most of his life in the southeast Denver areas except for the time he devoted to serving his country in the United States...
Fritzie Oaks
Oct 5, 2012
Fritzie Oaks, 82 of Arvada (formerly of Aurora) Colorado went home to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ, on October 5, 2012. Fritzie was born in Dowagiac, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Western Michigan with a degree in English. She was married to Omer Oaks and they spent the early years of their marriage in the...
Dolores A. Tafoya
Oct 5, 2012
Dolores A. Tafoya, 76, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on October 5, 2012. Survived by her children Susan (Hector) Pavon, Mark (Susanne) Tafoya, Daniel (Racheal) Tafoya and Pamela Gettler. Grandchildren Joseph Baca, Chad Tafoya, Patricia Rodriquez, Colin Simmons, Wyatt Tafoya, Stephany Pavon, Kayla Gettler, Garret Tafoya, Crystal Ragsdale, Faith and Sean Ragsdale. Great-Grandson Noah Rodriguez. Siblings Abelino Madrid, Mary Stewart,...
Nicole Anne Ferency
Oct 4, 2012
Nicole Anne Ferency, 35 of Littleton, was born September, 24, 1977 in Plymouth, Michigan to Stephen Ferency and Denise Lubinski Farency. Nicole passed away October 4, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. Nicole is survived by her father, Stephan Ferency, mother, Denise Farency, sisters, Kylah (Adil) Farih and Whitney Ferency, and her neice Zorah Farih. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday,...
Patricia Auston
Oct 4, 2012
Pat, 74, passed away October 4, 2012. Pat was the beloved wife of Harry for 29 years; loving mother of Norman Bass and Tracey Long; proud grandma of Brittney Moore; and devoted sister of Brenda. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. A Celebration of Pat's life will be a private party of family and many...
Phyllis Sullivan
Oct 4, 2012
Phyllis Lorraine ""Sally"" Sullivan, 74 of Aurora, Colorado passed away peacefully October 4, 2012 at her home. Sally grew up in Norwood, Colorado and spent her career years in her beloved Los Alamos, New Mexico. Sally is the mother of Elizabeth (Martin) Hestmark, Lorraine (David Hilliard) Sullivan and John Sullivan; grandmother of Carrie (Soloman Wenzel) Smith, Dana (Nicholas) VanBuecken, Nathaniel...
Betty B. Estep
Oct 3, 2012
Betty B. Estep was born in Jeannette, Pennsylvania in 1919, the daughter of Edward and Margaret Boettner. Wife of James W. Estep, who preceded her in death after sixty years of marriage. Graduated from Jeannette High School as Valedictorian. Attended Carnegie Institute of Technology and Pittsburgh Business Training College. During World War II, she was employed by American Standard as...
August Francis Cordean
Oct 3, 2012
August Francis Cordean, age 90, of Fishers, IN and formerly of Aurora, passed away Oct. 3, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife, Bettye and survived by sons Michael (Mary), Ronald and Keith (Colette); grandchildren Michelle Cordean, Carolyn Cordean, Kelly Marmaro (Reuben), Megan Cordean and Ryan Cordean; 9 great grandchildren: Heather Ortega (Jason), Melissa Verdugo (Adalberto), Jennifer Kent, Gabriel Vigil,...
Donald Alvin Van Ryswyk
Oct 2, 2012
Donald Alvin Van Ryswyk, 87, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on October 2, 2012. Survived by his children, Curtis W. (Kristen) Van Ryswyk, Carol D. (Kenneth) Alvin; Grandchildren Regan (Joshua) Jumps, Jared Alvin, Connor Alvin; Great-grandchildren Corbyn Jumps, Kellyn Jumps; Brother Arthur (Betty) Van Ryswyk; Brother-in-law Charles Logsdon & Sister-in-law Grace Van Ryswyk. Preceded in death by his parents, Arie...
Antionette Lee Cook
Oct 2, 2012
The Rev. Dr. Toni Cook passed away on October 2. Raised in western Pennsylvania, Toni lived and attended school in New York and Boston before moving to Colorado with her husband James in the early 1970s. Her first parish was in Hugo, Colorado. In 1989 Toni moved to Denver with her family and became the minister at St. Paul United...
Alice Caroline Engstrand
Oct 1, 2012
Alice Caroline Engstrand, 91 years of age, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, went home to be with the Lord October 1, 2012. Left behind to cherish her memory are children, Mary Bender and husband, Gary of Englewood, CO, Mark Engstrand of Paxton, IL, grandchildren, Sarah and Lauren Bender, sister-in-laws, Norma Sandrock of Cottage Grove, MN and Ruth Motyka of Dawson, MN....
Mary G. Barcelona
Oct 1, 2012
Mary G. Barcelona, 92 years of age, of Denver, Colorado went to the Lord on October 1, 2012. Survived by husband Manuel; children Carol, Rick, Joyce (Charlie), Theresa, Justine (Mearle); and numerous grandchildren. A Funeral Mass for Mary will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 10:00 AM at Saint Cajetan Catholic Church, 299 South Raleigh Street, Denver, Colorado...
Harold James Leepart, US Army Ret.
Sep 30, 2012
""Jimmy"", 90, of Commerce City, died peacefully September 30, 2012. Born January 2, 1922 in Canada and became a US citizen. Veteran of WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam. First Sergeant Leepart retired after 32 years of active service. Received Bronze Star with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters, and The Purple Heart. Lifetime Member of VFW 7386. He is survived by children...
Jane Marie Devaney
Sep 30, 2012
Jane Marie Devaney, of Denver, Colorado died Sunday, September 29, 2012 at Bethany Healthplex Center after a long fight with heart disease. Born in Los Angeles, CA, March 16, 1924, to Constantin and Helen Kauffman. Jane was an excellent student and talented artist; she graduated with honors from Beverly Hills high school. Working in Los Angeles, she was known for...
Joseph W. Torres
Sep 30, 2012
Joseph ""Joe"" William Torres, a long-time resident of Lakewood, CO and revered former (retired) Denver Public School educator and School Administrator passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 in Denver, CO. Fun-loving, Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Joe was born on October 7, 1924 in Weston, CO, the son of deceased parents Jose Estanislado and Carmelita...
Sam Garver
Sep 30, 2012
Sam passed away peacefully September 30, 2012 at 5:40pm. He was born November 10, 1933 to Richard and Bertha Garver in Farrell, PA. He was one of 7 children. He joined the Army in 1953 and discharged in 1955. Sam was a Plastic Mold Maker by trade but most would say he lived life to the fullest being the most...
Loral Mae Kauffman
Sep 30, 2012
Loral Mae (Clark) Kauffman, 84, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on September 30, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth O. Kauffman; her sons Mark Kauffman, daughter-in-law Patricia Kauffman, Daniel (Sharon) Kauffman, her daughter Peggy Kauffman Moss, and son-in-law Thomas Moss. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Maggie, Andrea, Andrew, Eric, Oliver, Spencer and Harrison...
Keith A. Burch
Sep 29, 2012
Keith A. Burch, 60, of Brighton, Colorado passed away on September 29, 2012 after a three year battle with cancer. He was a strong man, a fighter, and gave it his all. Keith went to Canton-Galva High School, and shortly after graduating began his 25 year career in the oil field. He met Terri in 1994 and became an amazing...
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