Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Irene Antoinette Callahan, O.P.

Irene Antoinette Callahan, O.P.

Jan 17, 2012

Toni Callahan, O.P., entered the fullness of life on January 17, 2012, having celebrated her 89th birthday on January 12. She joins her parents Jack and GiGi Callahan, and her sister Mary Fagan. Toni is survived by five nieces and nephews, Phil Fagan (Linda), Vince Fagan, Barbara Thompson, Jan Maloney, Lori Fagan (Ken), and her family, the Dominicans of Sinsinawa....

Raymond  J. Hartman

Raymond J. Hartman

Jan 17, 2012

Raymond J. Hartman was born September 25, 1927 in Denver Colorado to parents Mary E. Hartman and Edward D. Hartman. Dad (Ray) was the youngest of 5 children; Catherine, Charles (Bud), Edna and Dick. He went to Annunciation Grade School and graduated from Regis High School. Dad enlisted in the Army in 1945 and after basic training was assigned to...

David  Andrew Kisic

David Andrew Kisic

Jan 17, 2012

David Andrew Kisic passed away January 17, 2012 at age 40. He is survived by his parents, William and Karen Kisic, and his siblings Michael (Julie) Kisic and Lynn Kisic. A Public Visitation will be held Friday, January 20th from three o'clock in the afternoon until six o'clock in the evening with a Prayer Service at four o'clock and a...

Rita  A Mayer

Rita A Mayer

Jan 17, 2012

Rita A. Mayer (1939-2012) died Tuesday, January 17, at the Denver Hospice. She is survived by her daughter Beth Mayer of Seattle, brother William Burgett of Overland Park, Kansas, sister Mary Howerter and sister-in-law Linda Burgett of Denver, and their families. Rita worked as a registered nurse and nursing instructor for more than 50 years, serving more than 20 years...

Dortha Ryan

Dortha Ryan

Jan 17, 2012

Dortha Ione Ryan, 90, passed into the arms of God on January 17, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas H. Ryan (1917-2002). Survived by her children: Son Tom and wife Cam; grandson Michael and wife DeShaun of great grandson Liam; Daughter Terrie; granddaughter Lynette and husband Chris; great grandchildren Racer, Irelynn; grandson Gregg and wife Sally of great...

Susan  Kay Surwill

Susan Kay Surwill

Jan 17, 2012

Susan Kay Surwill was born on March 28, 1948, on Easter Sunday, to Ralph and Geraldine Steele, in La Port, Indiana. When Susan was four years old, her family, which included two sisters, Jari and Sandy, moved to Burbank, California. In grade school she became best friends with her future husband William G. Surwill. Susan graduated from John Burroughs High...

Melinda  Rae Nicholl

Melinda Rae Nicholl

Jan 16, 2012

Melinda Rae Nicholl, 67, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on January 16, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 10:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Memorial contributions made in Melinda's honor are suggested to Flight for Life Colorado, 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, Colorado 80228. Please...

Lucinda  Patricia Bayless

Lucinda Patricia Bayless

Jan 16, 2012

Lucinda P. Bayless-Levandoski, 59, of Lakewood died January 16, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Charles; and children, Krista Bayless, and Clint Bayless; and grandsons, Beau and A.J. Bayless. Visitation, Thursday, 9:30-10:30am. Funeral Service, 10:30am, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard. Interment to follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Lakewood,...

Bernice Fisher

Bernice Fisher

Jan 16, 2012

Bernice Blackard Fisher, 84 years old, of Denver, CO passed away peacefully with her son and two other family members by her side on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Bethany Healthplex in Lakewood, CO. She was born in Pittsburg, Johnson County, Arkansas and moved to Denver, CO in 1935. Bernice enjoyed gardening, crafts and spending time with friends and family....

Loretta  Kay Monahan

Loretta Kay Monahan

Jan 16, 2012

Monahan, Loretta Kay, passed away January 16. Beloved wife of 55 years to Terrance D. Monahan; Mother of Sharon (Wayne) Roberson, Kathy (Kevin) Emerson, Terri A. Monahan, Colleen (Larry) Peters, Kelly D. Sala, and Patrick (Marla) Monahan; Sister of James Michael (Mary) Nachazel; Grandmother of eleven. Rosary, Thursday January 19, 6 p.m., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County...

Marion Alva 'Al' Wells

Marion Alva 'Al' Wells

Jan 16, 2012

Marion Alva ""Al"" Wells, 89 years of age, of Denver, Colorado. Al made his transition on January 16, 2012. Al was born on December 20, 1922 in Mahaska, Kansas to Frank L. and Nellie (Fuller) Wells. He retired from Honeywell Corporation where he worked as an electronics engineer. Al was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and an avid lover of...

Richard  William Irvine

Richard William Irvine

Jan 16, 2012

Richard William Irvine, 73, of Denver, passed away January 16, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Joann; four children, Mark (Sherry), Steve (Lori), David (Susan), and Stacie (Jeff) Lobl; 10 grandchildren, Josh, Cullen, Jake, Andrew, Kyle, Emily, Daniel, Tim, Jayna, Rebecca; two sisters, Roberta Morgan and Janice Kopplinger. Funeral Mass 10:00 Friday, Church of the Risen Christ, 3060 S....

Bob Petrie

Bob Petrie

Jan 15, 2012

Bob, 79, a 4th generation Coloradoan, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012. Bob worked in various local newspapers building his career and experience, before retiring from the Rocky Mountain News after 43 years. Bob kept a meticulous garden and yard and enjoyed fishing and camping with his family in his spare time. He also enjoyed doing some woodworking project. Most...

Mary  Ellen Stegeman

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

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

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 – 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

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

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

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

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....