Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Loretta  K. Berger

Loretta K. Berger

Aug 13, 2012

Loretta K. Berger, 82 years of age, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away on August 13, 2012. A Recitation of the Rosary for Loretta will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 17, 2012 followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM both at Holy Name Catholic Church, 3290 West Milan Avenue, Englewood, Colorado. A Visitation for Loretta will be...

Edith  P. Bailiff

Edith P. Bailiff

Aug 12, 2012

Edith (Edie), of Thornton, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012. Survived by her spouse, Alvin Hemenover; daughters, Kimberly (Jerry) Lantz, Lorrie (Jeffery) Jones, Stacey (Bruce McRae), and Judy Hemenover; sons, Howard Retzer and Ernie Weir; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; siblings, Gary, Joyce, Ann, Pam, and Myrna. Preceded in death by parents, John & Mary Schakel; and brother, Richard Schakel....

Leona Lancelot

Leona Lancelot

Aug 12, 2012

Leona Grace Rickard Lancelot was born in Spivey, Kansas on July 18, 1922. She passed away peacefully on Aug. 12, 2012 in Denver. She had been in a nursing home for several months and recently celebrated her 90th birthday with friends and family. She grew up in small communities in Kansas during the 1920's and 1930's. She graduated from Cheney...

Harriet  Elizabeth Olson

Harriet Elizabeth Olson

Aug 11, 2012

Harriet (Betty) E. Olson died August 11, 2012 at Pathways Hospice of Larimer County, Colorado. Betty resided in Littleton, Colorado for many years, but most recently lived in Berthoud, Colorado on the family farm. Betty was born in Heron Lake, MN on September 1, 1924 to Clement and Mildred Gillespie. 4 years later moved to Windom, MN where her father...

Connor  James Spaeth

Connor James Spaeth

Aug 11, 2012

Connor James Spaeth, 18, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on August 11, 2012. Beloved son of Jim and Lisa Spaeth. Brother of Ellesse. Grandson of Ed & Gail Bartosik; George & Marylou Spaeth. He is also survived by numerous other relatives & friends. Visitation will be Thursday, August 16, 2012, 5:00pm followed by Prayer Service, 7:00pm at Horan & McConaty...

Travis  Alan Jenks

Travis Alan Jenks

Aug 11, 2012

Travis Jenks was born on June 16, 1986 at Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. He attended Sand Creek Elementary School, Cresthill Middle School and Highlands Ranch High School, all in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Travis then attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, and subsequently Metropolitan State College in Denver, Colorado. His ultimate goal was to obtain his graduate...

Janice  L. Blackie

Janice L. Blackie

Aug 11, 2012

Janice Lee Hinderliter Blackie departed this life at the age of 85, August 11, 2012 in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Daughter of Alma Alvina Stein and Benjamin Franklin Hinderliter, she was born in Athens, Michigan, in 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ian Gordon Blackie, in 1995. She is survived by her two daughters, Heather...

Clyde  J. Therence

Clyde J. Therence

Aug 9, 2012

Clyde J. Therence, 94, a loving husband and father, passed away August 9, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth. He is survived by three children, Carmen, Kenneth, Keith; brother Vernon; his niece Patricia Heeter, and many other nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, at Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic...

Wayne  Howard Patterson

Wayne Howard Patterson

Aug 9, 2012

Born in Pittsburgh, PA to James and Edythe Patterson. Mr. Patterson began his career at Deloitte and Touche where he became Senior Partner in charge of the Denver office. He then became the CEO of Pace Membership Warehouse and later CEO of Live Entertainment in California. He then returned to Colorado and acquired Quickpen International and served as CEO for...

Ruben  G. Garcia

Ruben G. Garcia

Aug 9, 2012

Ruben G. Garcia, formerly of the Denver area, passed away at the age of 61 in Carmel, IN on Thursday August 9, 2012 following his battle with prostate cancer. He was born on May 9, 1951 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Frank and Teresita Garcia. Ruben was a proud alumni of New Mexico State University where he earned both...

Cheri  A. McCullough

Cheri A. McCullough

Aug 8, 2012

In Loving Memory of Cheri A. McCullough. Cheri passed away on August 8, 2012. A precious wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, and friend. Cheri gave generously in all she was involved with. She loved to bowl, garden, camp, fish, walk and support the MS cause in every possible way. Her smile was infectious, her love of life a...

Jack  Calvert Swisher

Jack Calvert Swisher

Aug 8, 2012

Jack Swisher, 83, of Summit County and Highlands Ranch passed away August 8, 2012. Jack is survived by his wife Luella; children Mark Swisher and Susan Swisher; and grandchildren Gabrielle and John. Please share your memories of Jack and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook.

Lois  E. Fahey

Lois E. Fahey

Aug 8, 2012

Lois E. Fahey, 81, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on August 8, 2012. She is preceded in death, by her husband of 54 years, Thomas, on June 14th, 2012. She is survived by daughters; Suzanne (Larry) Beski, Michelle (Pete) Van de Sande, and Denise (Matt) Glass, grandchildren; Johnny (Brianna) Beski, Meghan, Alyssa, and Elliott Beski, Jessica, Sarah, and Christopher...

Eugene  V. Bigelow

Eugene V. Bigelow

Aug 8, 2012

Born January 17, 1917 in Carrollton, Missouri. Died August 8, 2012 in Centennial, Colorado. Dr. Bigelow spent his career as an orthopedic surgeon - a decision inspired largely by injuries he saw as a Navy doctor during World War II. He was the son of Drs. Harry and Margaret Bigelow and graduated from Denver East High School in 1935. After...

Manuel  R. Moreno

Manuel R. Moreno

Aug 7, 2012

Manuel, age 92, passed away August 7, 2012. He was a long time electrical engineer at the Antenna Lab at Martin Marietta. Mr. Moreno served with pride in the Army Air Corp in the Pacific Theater in World War II. He enjoyed traveling all over the world throughout his lifetime. Manuel was the beloved father of Michael (Mina) Moreno, Therese...

Jeff  W. Hettelsater

Jeff W. Hettelsater

Aug 7, 2012

Jeff W. Hettelsater, age 61, of Parker, passed away August 7, 2012. Born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 8, 1950. Survived by wife, Colleen (Brubaker) Hettelsater and brothers, Rolf Hettelsater and Nick Hettelsater. Committal services in the Cremation Gardens at Rocky Mountain Memorial Park in Aurora, Colorado were held Friday, August 17 at 10:00 in the morning. Memorial donations...

A.  B. Crabbs

A. B. Crabbs

Aug 6, 2012

A.B. Crabbs of Green Mountain Falls, CO. passed away at his home on August 6, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha Basham Crabbs; two sons, Frank M. Crabbs of Longmont, CO., Monte E. Crabbs of Elizabeth, CO; a daughter, Connie Sue (Sean) O'Donnell of Pagosa Springs, CO.; Seven grandchildren, Shannon (Jason) Von Eschen; Michael, Alan,...

Leland  W. Wilcox

Leland W. Wilcox

Aug 6, 2012

Leland W. Wilcox passed away on August 6, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife Gloria. Survived by his children Rod (Diann) Wilcox, Sandra (Ron) Baer, Robert (Leslie) Wilcox, Daniel (Mary) Wilcox; 21 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. A United States Navy Veteran, Leland finished his tour of duty as a Radioman, Third Class. He was a member of the Church...

Alberta  A. Hand

Alberta A. Hand

Aug 6, 2012

Alberta Hand, formerly of Rapid City, died peacefully in her sleep on August 6, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. While we are saddened at losing her, we are grateful that her struggles are over and she will, once again, join our dad and her lifelong love, Sherman Hand. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 10:00 AM at Horan...

Lois  Maurine Hopkins

Lois Maurine Hopkins

Aug 5, 2012

Maurine went to be with her Savior on August 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Orville Hopkins, who departed in 2003. Maurine is survived by her son, Don Hopkins (Cleta), her grandchildren, Steve Hopkins (Stephany), Bill Hopkins (Mary), and Scott Hopkins (Karen). She leaves 10 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Maurine spent her...