Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Jason Matthew Melfi
Oct 22, 2011
41, passed away on October 22, 2011. Jason is survived by his mother, Lynda Duke; father, Ralph (Barb) Melfi; grandfather, Vernon Duke; one great-aunt; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block west of...
John 'Jack' M. Van Anne
Oct 22, 2011
John M. ""Jack"" Van Anne, 79, of Denver, passed away October 22, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents, John & Theresa; sisters, Catherine & Susan; brothers, Richard & Jim. Loving husband of Helen. Father of Joan (Greg) Coleman, Don, John (Leslie) & Greg (Cami). Grandfather of Courtney, Caitlin, Alexa, Graeson, John Luke, Griffin & Gabreece. Brother of Amy Deitz,...
Theodore J. Quella
Oct 22, 2011
Theodore J. Quella age 75, passed away October 22, 2011. He served for 23 years in the United States Air Force and is a Vietnam Veteran. During a tour in Thailand, he met his wife of 41 years. He is survived by his spouse, 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 26,...
Stephenie Jo Zgorzynski
Oct 21, 2011
Steph, passed away at age 18 on October 21, 2011. She was born in Aurora, Colorado. She is survived by her parents Stephen & Julie, brother Mitch, Grandparents; Bob and Lois Mitchell, Uncles and Aunts; Thomas and Valerie Zgorzynski, Robert Zgorzynski, Edward Zgorzynski, Jeff and Jacki Mitchell, Jess and Jennifer Mitchell, Joel Mitchell, Cousins; Elizabeth Richards, Joe Zgorzynski, Matt Zgorzynski,...
James Edward Barnes, Jr.
Oct 21, 2011
James (JIM) Edward Barnes, JR., 52, of Aurora, passed away October 21, 2011. A Memorial Service in Jim's Honor will be held, Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 pm, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., (at Parker Rd), Aurora. Please share your memories of Jim and condolences with his family by clicking on the ""sign guestbook"" link below.
Mary Delores Crites
Oct 21, 2011
Delores Tangney Crites, passed away October 21, 2011. She was born July 25, 1929 and was the sister of the late Josephine Tangney Wilson. She is survived by her sister, Cheri (Don) Gallegos and Trudie (Larry) Palmer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass, Friday, 10am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Lois Ann Starr
Oct 21, 2011
Lois Ann Starr, 79 years of age, entered into God’s Kingdom on October 21, 2011. Beloved mother of Bryan and Bruce and his wife Jacqueline Starr; loving grandma of Ashley, Mallory, Brooke and Nicholas. She was preceded in death by her son Bradley and husband Donald.
A Memorial Service will be held for Lois Saturday, October 29, 10:30 am...
Richard Keith Steinbeck
Oct 20, 2011
Richard Keith Steinbeck, 59, died Oct.20, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Deborah, children Wolfgang, Seiger, Gisela, Silke, and Serik, and 2 brothers. Richard graduated from Delavan-Darien High School in 1970 and served in the Wisconsin Air National Guard from 1974 - 1991. Richard was a commercial airline pilot and resided in Littleton, Colorado. Memorial Service...
Patricia J. Byrne
Oct 20, 2011
Patricia J. Byrne passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011. She is survived by her children Bill (Cindy) Byrne and Linda Marie Byrne; her Grandchildren Heather Cacciopaglia, Nathan Byrne, Charlie Byrne and Hunter Byrne; her Great-grandchildren Zach Cacciapaglia and Sophie Cacciapaglia. Also surviving her are her brother John Buck and sister Shirley Salyards. A Memorial Service will be held at 12...
Ronald Lewis Spohrer
Oct 19, 2011
Ronald ""Ron"" Lewis Spohrer was born on December 23, 1953 in Winfield, Kansas. He passed away on October 19, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 2:00 in the Afternoon. The Service will be held at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80003. A Reception will...
Barbara Joan Zwink
Oct 19, 2011
Barbara Joan Zwink, passed on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 after a short battle with an illness.
Barbara was born Barbara Dalrymple on January 17, 1936 in Denver, Colorado and was a lifelong resident of Colorado. She worked as a teacher before marrying Glen Zwink and becoming a homemaker.
Barbara is survived by her daughters Cindy Oas and Karen...
Barrie T. Whitmore
Oct 19, 2011
Barrie T. Whitmore went to be with the Lord, October 19, 2011, at Porter Hospital Hospice Center. He passed away peacefully holding hands with his loving wife of 39 years, Eileen Whitmore. Also survived by son, Bryan Whitmore of Arlington, MA; daughter, Wendy Whitmore of San Diego; brother, Robert Whitmore; sister, Patricia Allsup, both of Pueblo; many loving nieces and...
Frank L. Pena
Oct 18, 2011
Frank Pena, 89, passed away Oct. 18, 2011. He is survived by Rose (Ron) McCoy, Nancy (Vincent) Casados, Tom Pena, Fred Pena and Robert (Esperanza) Pena. 8 Grandchildren, 25 Great-grandchildren and 18 Great-great-grandchildren. Rosary to take place on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel located at 3020 Federal Boulevard in Denver. Funeral Mass...
Gustav Ferdinand Enderlein
Oct 18, 2011
May 19, 1929 - Oct 18, 2011. Survived by wife, Arlette, of 60 years, son Mark (Kathy) and daughter Diane (Dave), 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Gus, who dearly loved his family, was retired from the Air Force, loved labrador retrievers, wildlife and the outdoors. There will be a private committal at Fort Logan. To share memories of Gus...
Melvin M. Grow
Oct 18, 2011
Melvin M. Grow, 86, died October 18, 2011. Preceded by his wife Shirlee, and survived by his children Steve (Jill) Grow, Sandy (Scott) Fletcher, Mike (Jill) Grow; nine grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials to The Denver Hospice, 501 South Cherry Street, Suite 700, Denver, Colorado 80246. Private services will be held at a later date.
Tommy Joe Kuka
Oct 17, 2011
Joe Kuka, 68, of Lakewood died October 17, 2011 at The Denver Hospice Inpatient Care Center. He was born on January 2, 1943 in Twin Falls Idaho. Joe proudly served in the United States Army from October 1966 to August 1968 as a Military Police Officer in Vietnam. After serving in Vietnam he graduated from The University of Arizona and...
Raymond McWherter, Jr.
Oct 17, 2011
Raymond McWherter, Jr., 84, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away on October 17, 2011. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 20, 2011, 9:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Committal Service will be Thursday, October 20, 2011, 10:15 AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Pavilion ""C"", 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard,...
Anna M. Sinton
Oct 17, 2011
Anna M. Sinton, 84 years of age, lifelong Colorado native, passed away October 17, 2011. Anna was born June 13, 1927 in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Anna's two loves were her family, and ballroom and square-dancing with her husband. She is survived by Will, her husband of 60 years; three sons, Bob and his wife Francie, Ron, Greg and his wife...
Lewis Cave Brecko
Oct 16, 2011
Lewis Cave Brecko, 92 years of age, passed away on October 16, 2011. A Memorial Service for Lewis will be held at 11:00am, Friday, October 28, 2011 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue (at Parker Rd), Aurora, Colorado. Committal to follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Lewis's name...
Barbara Villiotti
Oct 16, 2011
Barbara Villiotti, adored by her husband Ron Villiotti, and the love of his life, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on October 16, 2011 after a valiant and hard fought six-year battle with cancer. Barb was born in 1958 to Rita (Hursting) Bumgarner, currently living in Denver, and Dr. Frank E. Bumgarner, Jr. (deceased). Barb graduated from the University of...
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