Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Mary Ellen Stegeman
Jan 14, 2012
STEGEMAN, MARY ELLEN (UKOWICH), 75 of Denver. Wife of Paul M. Stegeman. Mother of Mary A., Michael J. (Mary) and John E. (Sherri); Grandmother of Joe, Colton, Lisa, Brooke and Lexanne. Sister of Robert L. Ukowich. Visitation Thursday, 5:00PM - 8:00PM, Rosary Friday, 7:00PM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Boulevard. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10:00AM, Guardian Angels...
Joyce Elaine Danks
Jan 14, 2012
Joyce Elaine Kincaid Danks passed away January 14, 2012 at age 73. Joyce was born to Meredith and Kate (Mary) Leffel in North Manchester, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her son, Todd E. Kincaid. Joyce is survived by her husband of 29 1/2 years, John Danks; siblings, Marilyn Pacifico, George Leffel and his wife Ann; children, Jolie Kincaid...
John W. Giesen
Jan 14, 2012
John Giesen was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 5, 1928. He grew up as an only child in the St. Paul area with his mother â Bobbie Giesen and was surrounded by his aunts and uncles. John went to St. Thomas Military Academy and then went on to serve in the Army during the Korean War era. John...

Mary M. Halbmaier
Jan 14, 2012
Halbmaier, Mary M., 81, of Denver, formerly of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2012 at The Hospice of St. John in Lakewood, CO. Mary was preceded in death in 2001 by her beloved husband, Leroy. She is survived by her dear niece and caregiver, Mrs. Mary (Larry) Hatfield-Henrichson of Big Wells, TX. Also surviving are one sister,...

Michael J. Smith
Jan 13, 2012
Michael J. Smith, ""Smitty"", 60, passed away January 13, 2012. First son of the late James Joseph ""JJ"" Smith of Leadville, CO and Moab, UT and Norene O'Neill of Twin Lakes and Denver. Mike is survived by his mother; sisters Teresa Smith of Palmer, AK and Joan Lipuma of Wilson, NY; and brothers Dennis Smith of Greenwood Village, Jim Easton...

Joseph Carl Holcomb
Jan 13, 2012
Joseph ""Joe"" Holcomb, of Arvada passed away on January 13, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Christ the King Episcopal Church located at 6490 Carr Street in Arvada. Reception immediately following the Memorial Service at Christ the King Church. The family has requsted that memorials be made to a charity...
Lorna May Darling
Jan 13, 2012
Lorna M. Darling went to her eternal Jubilee on Fri., Jan. 13, 2012 at the age of 94. She was born in Varina, IA, grew up in Ladysmith, WI, married Earl J. Darling and moved to Cheyenne, WY. She lived most of her life in Aurora, CO and was a long-time member of Park Hill United Methodist Church in Denver....

LCDR Jerome 'Jerry' Gale Stahmer
Jan 13, 2012
LCDR Jerome ""Jerry"" Gale Stahmer (Ret.) was born on March 6, 1924 in Oak Park, Illinois. He attended the University of Colorado before joining the Navy V-12 program. After attending the Navy Supply Corps School, Jerry served his country in WW II as a Supply Corps Officer and completed his business degree with credits obtained from the Harvard Business School...
Shawn Alexander Yoho
Jan 12, 2012
Shawn Alexander Yoho, 20, passed away January 12, 2012 in Utah, following injuries he sustained in a car accident. He was born December 7, 1991 in Gainesville, Florida to David and Tamara Trahan Yoho. Shawn graduated from Eaglecrest High School in 2010. He was a sophomore at University of Northern Colorado Greeley studying Communications. He was working with the worship...
Christine Goodwin
Jan 12, 2012
Christine Goodwin, 59 years of age, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on January, 12, 2012. Our Chris was a vivacious, quick-witted, hilarious, resilient, strong, loving force to be reckoned with. We have lost our beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandma too soon. She fought with all of her might on Thursday night, but heaven needed her more. She will forever be...

Maxine Russell
Jan 11, 2012
Maxine Russell, 93, of Denver, Colorado died January 11, 2012 at Apple Ridge Assisted Living. Born June 18, 1918 in Centerville, KS. Wife of Robert S. Russell. Daughter of Frank & Minnie Dill of Parker, KS. Graveside Service Friday, 10:00 a.m., Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area A, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80235 Please share your memories of Maxine...
Ann L. Vella
Jan 11, 2012
Ann L. Vella, Preceded in death by husband Joseph J. Vella. Loving mother of JoAnn (Dean) Weaver, Mike (Paula) Vella, MariLynne Vella, James (Rachel) Vella, Tony (Anita) Vella; devoted grandmother of Sandra (Manuel) Vella & Kristina (David) Lopez; great-grandmother of Maya, David, Vincent, Marco. Rosary Monday, 7:00 p.m., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd., Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10:00...
Bernard Schreibman
Jan 11, 2012
Passed away on January 11, 2012 , age 69 of Denver. He is survived by his Life Partner Kay Camp and her daughter Kim Dietrich. Brothers Walter Schreibman and his wife Sally, Donovan Schreibman and his wife Shelley. Cousin Barney Farago, Nieces and Nephews, Mollie Oster, Kate Mimken, Brennan Schreibman, Tynan Schreibman, Cynnea Schreibman, Aria Schreibman. Great Nieces and Nephews,...
Diane Sacchetta
Jan 11, 2012
Diane Sacchetta, 67, of Northglenn, Colorado passed away on January 11, 2012. Diane was born February 19, 1944 in Fresno, California to Kinzie and Hattie Row. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Denny; daughters Kimberly Ann, Linda Kathleen and Brenda Michelle (Scott Warren Garcia); grandchildren Matthew Ryan Southard, Michael Scott Sacchetta, Stephanie Lynn Southard, Tyler Scott...
Charles Brim Ward
Jan 10, 2012
Charles Brim was born on September 24, 1944 in Lufkin, Texas and died on January 10, 2012 in Conroe, Texas. Charles attended the Lufkin Independent School District and was known as a Great Football Quarterback-#10 for the Dunbar Tigers, Dunbar High School winning the AAA State Championship, 1964-1965. In 1966, he joined the United States Army traveling the world, where...
Leo 'Moose' Gonzales
Jan 10, 2012
Leo Gonzales, 64, of Denver, Colorado passed away on January 10, 2012. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012, 3:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Visitation will be one hour prior to Service. Private Committal Service at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Exempla Lutheran...
Marianne K. Palya
Jan 10, 2012
89, passed away January 10, 2012. Survived by children Patricia Palya, Susan (Warren) Kolar and Thomas (Carol) Palya, Jr. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Palya, Sr. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80014. A Burial following at Fort...

Carolyn Nelson
Jan 10, 2012
Carolyn R. Nelson, 78, Denver Mortgage Broker, passed away January 10, 2012. She is survived by her children, Richard Evans, M.D., Bruce Evans, Susan (Robert) Hartley; grandchildren, Justin Hartley, Alexa King, Nicholas, Alyssa, Jason, Zathary and David Evans, Angela Raymond; three great-grandchildren. Private services were held.

Myrtle May Kral
Jan 9, 2012
""Micki"", 70, went home to be with the Lord January 9, 2012. She enjoyed spending time with friends and being involved in many organizations including the Lions Club, Eagles, and the Red Hat Society. Funeral Service Monday, January 16, 1:30pm at Faith Presbyterian Church, 11373 E Alameda Ave, Aurora, CO 80012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...

DeAnna Dee Ficco
Jan 8, 2012
DeAnna Dee Ficco, 73 of Denver, Colorado, passed away January 8, 2012. DeAnna is survived by her sons Nicholas Ficco and Philip Ficco; Grandchildren Brittany Ficco, Valerie Ficco, Michael Ficco and Nicholas Quinones. A Rosary will be held Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Seven O'Clock in the evening at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Ave., Aurora, Colorado....
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