Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dr. Samuel V. Origlio
May 18, 2011
Dr. Samuel Origlio, 89 of Denver. Preceded in death by his wife Gerri Origlio. Father of David (Jackie) Origlio, Joni (Art) Anderson and Paul (Margie) Origlio; Brother of Christine McBryan; Grandfather of Anthony Origlio, Vincent Anderson, Gina Anderson, Paula Origlio and Lisa Origlio. The family will receive friends Monday 10AM - 11AM followed by the funeral service at 11AM, Horan...
Robert Collyer Winslow
May 18, 2011
Lt. Col. Robert C. Winslow, age 88, of Aurora, passed away May 18, 2011. Mr. Winslow is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dayle L. Brinser Winslow; sons Mark (Kathleen Mondanaro) Winslow & Greg (Betsy Folkerth) Winslow; grandson Christopher Winslow; sister Lois Gibson. He was preceded in death by daughter Ronda Winslow & son David Winslow. After 23 years...

Elena Joyce Grissom
May 18, 2011
Passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2011 in Lakewood, Colorado, at the age of 74. Born in Denver, Colorado on April 9, 1937, she grew up on a ranch that straddled the Colorado and Nebraska border between Wray and Holyoke, Colorado. She was the oldest of 8 children and developed lifelong values from her years living with limited...
Elbert Spotts
May 18, 2011
92 of Aurora. Passed away May 18, 2011. Born March 1, 1919 in Moberly, Missouri to Louie C. and Eunice S. (Burton) Spotts. Married to the late Veatrice F. Combs. Retired as Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force, where he was an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor. He is survived by his children, Sherri and her husband Phil, Ronnie...
P. George Castano
May 17, 2011
The Reverend Peter George Castano, 92, of Denver, passed away peacefully at home May 17, 2011. Fr. George served as the Rector at St. Peter and St. Mary's for 18 years before he retired in 1989. In his ""retirement"" he has been the pastoral assistant at Church of the Ascension. Beloved father of Linda Marie Berg, James Ralph (Sue) Castano,...
Joseph Maurelli, Jr.
May 17, 2011
Joseph Maurelli, Jr. was born on November 21, 1942 in Buffalo, New York and passed away on May 17, 2011 in Aurora, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his parents Guiseppe Maurelli, Sr. and Filomena Battaglia Maurelli. He is also preceded in death by two of his Grandchildren Lilah and Soleil Schneider. He is survived by his wife Judith...

Philip Anthony Martelon
May 17, 2011
Philip A. Martelon, 87, of Lakewood died May 17, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Merle; daughter, Pamela Direzza; grandchildren, Emily Ard, William Wilson and Charles Yakish; great granddaughter, Alanna Yakish. Philip was preceded in death by his daughter, Charlene Lasater; grandsons, Michael and Steven Yakish. Memorial Service, Wednesday, 1pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard....

Viola Herrera
May 17, 2011
Viola Herrera was born April 11, 1921 in La Puente, New Mexico to Epimenio Trujillo and Manuelita Martinez Trujillo, and died May 17, 2011 at the age of 90 years. She was preceded in death by her husband and is survived by her son Sonny Herrera and her daughter Connie Cox and her husband Patrick. She is also survived by...
Louise A. Coers
May 17, 2011
Born Louise A. Guimes in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, Louise spent her childhood and early years in the coal region of Pennsylvania. Growing up in the depression era, she talked fondly of simple times and simple pleasures and not taking anything for granted. She had a strong bond with her brothers Arthur and Victor Guimes, and Robert Gowers. Arthur and Victor recently...
Steven Charles Gaasch
May 17, 2011
Steve was born in Pueblo on September 10, 1960 at St. Mary Corwin Hospital. At 8 months old he and his parents moved to a suburb in St. Louis, MO. His sister Sheryl was born 2 years later and he immediately took on the role of being her big brother. He attended elementary school and high school there. He was...

Daniel Thomas Rice
May 17, 2011
Daniel Thomas Rice, 45, passed away May 17, 2011. Dan was born June 12, 1965 to Gene and Kathy Rice in Denver, CO. He was the youngest of 10 children. He enjoyed music, art and being with his family. He was kind and generous to everyone he met. Dan was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by 4 brothers...
Eugene ""Geno"" Johnson
May 16, 2011
44, passed away May 16, 2011. Survived by his parents Warren and Judy; siblings Bev (Carl) Gardella, Karen (Russ) Coulter, Steve (Mary) Johnson; nieces and nephew Samantha Coulter, Matt Gardella, Calette Coulter, Christine (Kyle) Beckert, Sheila Gardella, Megan Coulter, and many family members and friends who love him dearly. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011...
Thomas Fitzgerald
May 16, 2011
Thomas, 78, passed away on May 16, 2011. He is survived by wife Joyce; children Patrick & Becky (Jeff) Stano; grandchildren Theresa, Katherine, Joseph. Preceded in death by daughter Theresa & son Michael. A Vigil Service will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.,...
Karl Fredrick Laubhan
May 15, 2011
Karl, 79, was born in Brighton, CO on May 15, 1932. He lived in Lakewood and passed away on May 15, 2011 at Collier Hospice. Karl is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Patricia (Timothy) Ruark, Oktaha, OK and Lynda (Jon) Been, Parker, CO; grandchildren, Jessika Been, Los Angeles, CA, Joshua Been, Denver, CO, and Brian Ruark, Checotah, OK. Memorial...

Mercedes Rodriguez
May 15, 2011
Mercedes Rodriguez, 64, passed away May 15, 2011 in Aurora, Colorado and is survived by her son, Victor Rodriguez and his wife, Catalina. Services Pending. Click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Mercedes and leave messages of condolence with her family.
Dottie Sheppard
May 15, 2011
Dorthalea Sheppard, 77, of Castle Rock, Colorado, formaly of New Mexico, passed away, Sunday, May 15, 2011. Survived by her daughters, Denise Tolliver, Terri Vest, Shelley (Jim) Hyatt; grandchildren, Jennifer, Drianne, Christopher, David, Carly, Kayla, Courtney, Tristan, Chelsea, Brandan, Mackenzie; step-grandchildren, Brent, Cody, Colton; great-grandchildren, Matthew, and Khloe; step-great-grandchildren, Xander, Gabby, Isabell, Gage, and Jack; brothers, Ray Perks, Kenny Perks,...
Lawrence F. Zant
May 15, 2011
Lawrence F. Zant, 88, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on May 15, 2011. He was also a resident of Garden City, Kansas for over 25 years. Lawrence was born on February 18, 1923 in Seattle, Washington to Lawrence and Jessie Zant. During his 25+ years in Garden City, he was active in the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Director of the...
Mary Kay Stammer
May 14, 2011
Mary Kay Stammer, 66 years of age, of Aurora, Colorado. Passed away on May 14, 2011 after battling cancer. Mary Kay was a native of Denver, a business owner, realtor, and was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Larry Stammer; children Amanda Salas, Michelle Press, Lori Stammer, Mark Stammer, Alecia Barton; and many grandchildren...
Doris Irene Snyder
May 14, 2011
Doris I. Snyder, 88, of Lakewood, passed away, Saturday, May 14, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Horace Snyder. Survived by her children, Tony (Cathi) Snyder, Larry (Nancy) Snyder, Bob (Kathy) Snyder, Ron (Mary Beth) Snyder, and Bill (Kristen) Snyder; grandchildren, Matt, Derek, Amanda, Jessica, Nick, Hannah, Grace, Mike, Chris, Elizabeth, Kristin, Sean, Shane, Brett, and Casey; great grandchildren,...
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