Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Emily E. 'Betsy' Baer

Emily E. 'Betsy' Baer

Mar 30, 2012

Emily Elizabeth ""Betsy"" Baer, 60, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on March 30, 2012. Emily is survived by her husband Richard Baer, Sisters Jocelyn (Rhys) Prall, Marcia (Pat) DeBrock, her brothers Adam (Karen) Brieant, Charles (Karla) Brieant, and her sisters-in-law, Betsy (Bob Fish) Baer, Jenni (Tom) Terrill. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles Howard & Emily G....

Carl Russell 'Papa' Johnson

Carl Russell 'Papa' Johnson

Mar 30, 2012

Carl Russell Johnson ""Papa,"" 56 years of age, of Denver, Colorado. Retired as an Assistant Chief after 32 years with the Denver Fire Department. Carl is survived by his wife Tina; his former spouse Kim Chavez; children Mellany (Johnny), Melissa, Shawn, Katrina; grandchildren Matilda and Grace; parents Chuck and Aileen Johnson; sisters Renae Massey, Colleen (Eric) Larsen, Casi (Jim) Doherty;...

Ita  C. Moriarty

Ita C. Moriarty

Mar 29, 2012

Ita C. Moriarty passed away at her home in Denver, Colorado, on March 29, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, her husband and stepchildren were at her side. Ita was born in County Kerry, Ireland, on January 12, 1947. She loved her native Ireland, but her heart and true love was in Colorado. Her husband, Jerry Davis,...

Maynard  S. McKinney

Maynard S. McKinney

Mar 29, 2012

Maynard S. McKinney, 89, of Denver, Colorado passed away on March 29, 2012. Preceded in death by son, James McKinney. Loving husband of Maxine. Father of Nancy Smith. Grandfather of Stacie & Brian Smith. Memorial Service will be Sunday, April 15, 2012, 1:00 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. The family would...

Clayton  John Lane

Clayton John Lane

Mar 29, 2012

Clayton John Lane, 24, of Denver passed away on March 29, 2012. Clayton is survived by his parents Debra Lane and Clifford Lane, and his siblings CJ Lane and Elizabeth Lane. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 7pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel located at 5303 East County Line Road in Centennial. Funeral...

Dorothy  E. Vecchiarelli

Dorothy E. Vecchiarelli

Mar 29, 2012

Dorothy E. Vecchiarelli was born December 22, 1921 in Denver, Colorado to Adam C. Davidson and Myrle B. Cowell Davidson. She passed away at her home on March 29, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry ""Enrico"" Vecchiarelli. Dorothy is survived by her children Anthony (Marilyn) Vecchiarelli, Patricia (Joe) Weiser, Dennis (Elizabeth) Vecchiarelli, Stephen (Mary Lou) Vecchiarelli,...

M.  Reid Warren

M. Reid Warren

Mar 28, 2012

Reid passed away March 28, 2012 in Tucson, AZ at home. Born June 2, 1922. He retired from The Bell System and was a World War II Navy Veteran. Reid spent most of his life in Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Dolores. Three daughters; Connie (Chris) Colter, Tammy (Dwayne) Clark, & Angela (Troy) Stover. 8 grandchildren; Jason, Andrea,...

Mary  Virginia Smith

Mary Virginia Smith

Mar 27, 2012

Mary Virginia Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. She was born February 22, 1926 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Frances Dwyer and Edward Haley. She grew up in Oklahoma with three sisters and one brother, all predeceased. In 1943, Mary Virginia moved to Denver, Colorado and worked as a secretary at Fort Logan while attending...

Ella  Marie Mitchell

Ella Marie Mitchell

Mar 27, 2012

Ella Marie Hahn Mitchell, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2012. Marie was born August 10, 1921 in Hartford, Kansas where she enjoyed riding in a horse and carriage with her father, who worked for a rural post office, delivering mail, groceries and presents to the local farmers. At age 7, she moved to...

John  Henry Sosias,  Jr.

John Henry Sosias, Jr.

Mar 27, 2012

John Henry ""Rick"" Sosias, Jr., age 62, of Centennial, Colorado passed away March 27, 2012. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Bellina; 3 sons Richard, Chadwick and Jason; 2 daughters-in-law; 4 grandchildren & 4 brothers. Rick retired after 20 years with the Air Force and another 22 with the Bureau of Reclamation. His passions in life...

Sam Lucas

Sam Lucas

Mar 26, 2012

Sam Lucas, 77, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on March 26, 2012. Loved tremendously by siblings, children, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 30, 2012, 1:00 PM at Southern Gables Church, 4001 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Littleton, Colorado 80123. Please share your memories of Sam and condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign...

Verdell  T. Frey

Verdell T. Frey

Mar 26, 2012

Verdell ""Dell"" Frey, 83, of Aurora, passed away peacefully March 26, 2012. He is survived by daughter Cindy (Wichita, KS), sons Steve (Ballston Spa, NY), Ron and wife Karen (Centennial, CO), Les (Orlando, FL), and granddaughters Mackenzie and Alexandra Frey (Centennial, CO) as well as many other relatives and friends. Please share your memories of Verdell and condolences with his...

JJ Jones

JJ Jones

Mar 26, 2012

John, 66, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Becky Hazle-Jones; daughter, Megan Hazle; aunt, Ruth Lang; in-laws, Karla (Wes) Greenwalt, Kent (Allison) Bydalek & Debra Case; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at 10 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton....

Linda  Moaneti Lucas

Linda Moaneti Lucas

Mar 26, 2012

Moaneti Lucas, 76, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on March 26, 2012. Loved tremendously by siblings, children, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 30, 2012, 1:00 PM at Southern Gables Church, 4001 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Littleton, Colorado 80123. Please share your memories of Moaneti and condolences with her family by selecting the ""Sign...

James  William Burdett

James William Burdett

Mar 26, 2012

James W. ""Bill"" Burdett Entered into life April 28, 1927, entered into the presence of the Lord March 26, 2012. Survived by wife Esther R. Burdett; children David Philip (Cathleen) Burdette, James Paul (Susan) Burdette, Aleisa (Curt) Burdette Carlson; grandchildren Brooke (Benjamin) Burnett, Byron Burdette, Nathan Carlson, Melanie Carlson. Memorial Service Monday, April 2, 2012, 9:00 AM, Foothills Bible Church,...

Mark  A. McAtee

Mark A. McAtee

Mar 26, 2012

Mark A. McAtee, 52, died March 26, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Mark is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mary; children Kevin, Colin and Katherine; mother Meredith Moody; sister Vicki and brother Mike; in-laws Ed & Sue Mastro; sister-in-law Anne (John) Dooley and brother-in-law Mike (Laura) Mastro; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...

Sharon  Lee Gravelle

Sharon Lee Gravelle

Mar 26, 2012

Sharon Lee Gravelle, 72, of Lakewood, Colorado. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, April 6, 2012, 2:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Friends of the Denver Public Library, 10 West 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, Colorado 80204 or KUNC Public Radio, Greeley,...

Richard  W. Scott

Richard W. Scott

Mar 26, 2012

Richard W. Scott, former Arvada resident Richard (Dick) Scott was called to be home with our Lord on March 26, 2012 from complications of pneumonia. He is survived by his loving wife Mona. He had two sons, Nathan and Jared Scott. He also had two daughters and Sons-In Law, Linda and Dan Pelon & Laura and Randy Syverson. He was...

William  'Bill' Barnish

William 'Bill' Barnish

Mar 25, 2012

William ""Bill"" Barnish, 70, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on March 25, 2012. Survived by wife Anna E. Martinez-Barnish; children Bill (Donna) Barnish Jr., Brian (Stamie) Barnish, Mary (Vince) Cerceo, Libby Barnish, Jenny Barnish; step-daughter Camille (James) Martinez Crumb; grandchildren Ariana, Kallysta, Selena, Morgan, Scott, Ryan, Andrew. Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 30, 2012, 1:00 PM at Horan...

Jean  Ann Marian

Jean Ann Marian

Mar 25, 2012

79, of Denver, passed away March 25, 2012. Jean was very active in the Denver Lyric Opera Guild, Clipped wings(for former flight attendants), Denver Cancer League, Alzheimer's Association, and a member of the Village Club for 35 years. She was very involved with her family, loved traveling, entertaining, cooking and every aspect of life. Early on she was a flight...