Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Van Vander Plaats
Jun 15, 2010
Hubert Henry ""Van"" Vander Plaats, 83, of Centennial, Colorado, died June 15, 2010 in Greenwood Village, Colorado, following a lengthy fight with Parkinson's disease. He was born February 6, 1927 to Martha (Nelson) and Andrew Vander Plaats. Van graduated from Michigan State University. He was an Electrical Engineer with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for 38 years. Prior to his...
Flora M. Amborn
Jun 15, 2010
A longtime resident of Colorado Springs passed away on Tuesday June 15, 2010 at the Life Care Center of Aurora. Mother of Linda Lyman (Roger), stepsons Jack Amborn (Ellen) and Fred Amborn III ( Mary), stepdaughter Alyce Baker (Steve). Grandmother of Dawn Sandoval as well as an additional 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Sister of Charlie Martinez...
Richard Anthony Cribari
Jun 14, 2010
Richard Anthony Cribari of Englewood, Colorado, passed away on Monday, June 13th 2010 at the age of 67. Recitation of the Rosary will be held Wednesday, June 23rd 2010 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo Street, Denver, Colorado. Funeral Mass to follow the Recitation of the Rosary. Interment will be held at Fort...
Lucile P. Erickson
Jun 14, 2010
Lucile Petersen Erickson was born on July 24, 1921, on a farm in Ruben Township, Harlan County, near Orleans, Nebraska. She was 2nd of 7 children born to John Herman and Emma Marie Ibsen Petersen. During her school years she, her older sister Irene, and their younger brothers and sisters walked the two miles each way to school. In cold...
Katherine Graczyk
Jun 14, 2010
Katherine Graczyk, age 88, of Denver, Colorado passed away on June 14, 2010. Katherine preceded in death by her husband Frank Graczyk. She was the mother of Stella (Chuck) Cousens and Rich (Ann) Graczyk and grandmother of Katie (Pete Weissbrod) Graczyk and Melanie Graczyk. Visitation will be held, 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Horan & McConaty...
Daniel Summers West
Jun 14, 2010
DANIEL SUMMERS WEST Daniel Summers West, 85, passed away at his residence on June 14, 2010. Dan was born in Pueblo, Colorado to Summers E. and Rhea West. He lived in Pueblo during the first part of his life with his siblings, Rhea (Sis), Thomas (Smokey), Harold (Butch), and Charlotte (Char). He enlisted in the Army Reserves, and was called...
Dorothy Ann Brubaker
Jun 14, 2010
Dorothy A. Brubaker, 90, who resided in Westminster, CO for the last 30 years, died Monday, Jun 14, 2010. Prior to Colorado, she lived in Columbus, NE and Hot Springs, AR. Dorothy was born in Omaha, Nebraska on Oct. 26, 1919 to Louis and Lillian Peterson. Growing up near Carter Lake, she enjoyed the outdoor sports of swimming, boating, and...
Nancy Tucker Arneson
Jun 13, 2010
Nancy Tucker Arneson was born July 10, 1936, in Omaha, NE, to Gale and Marge Tucker. Nancy attended Benson High School and went on to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1954 to 1957. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1959 with a BS in Education. In 1982, Nancy completed Graduate Work in Education from the University of...
Alan K. Baker
Jun 13, 2010
80, of Aurora. Passed away June 13, 2010. Born; May 31, 1930 in Leicester, England to Albert and Nellie (Checkland) Baker. Married to Jeanne Hodgkins for 55 years. Worked as a house painter/decorator. Served in the Royal Air Force.
Rachel Bostrom
Jun 12, 2010
Rachel Bostrom of Greeley, wife of Milton Bostrom, mother of Barbara (Dwight) Zundel, Carol (Pat) Toft & Debbie (Dale) Stone, sister of Rudy, Harold & Carl Nuss, also survived by 8 grandchildren & 11 gt. grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, 5 brothers, 1 sister & 2 grandchildren. Memorial Service Friday 10:00AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant...
Steven P. Markwell
Jun 12, 2010
Steve entered eternal life on June 12 at age 47. Steve is survived by his wife Lindsay; his two greatest accomplishments, daughters Lauren (5) and Lily (3); parents Steve and Patricia; siblings Stephanie, Tammy (Rick) and Chris (Lara); niece Jessica; and nephews Eric and Jeremy. He was surrounded by his family and friends who loved him for his positive attitude,...
Patricia Pedroza Salazar
Jun 12, 2010
Patricia Pedroza Salazar was born July 26, 1954 in Lynwood, California, the daughter of Pat and Virginia Gurule. She died June 12, 2010, north of Austin, Texas. In addition to her parents, Trish is survived by her husband, Walt Salazar; four children, Jennifer Soto, Jeremy (Wy'el) Pedroza, Jillian Pedroza, and Jacob (Mackenzie Freese) Pedroza. She is also survived by four...
Robert Earl Skipper
Jun 11, 2010
Skip, age 88, of Littleton, Colorado passsed away Friday, June 11, 2010. Husband of Carol Skipper. A Commital Service will be held July 21, 2010, 12:00PM at Fort Logan National Cemetery Staging Area ""A"", 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. Memorial contributions can be made in Skip's name to the American Heart Association, 1280 South Parker Road, Denver, CO 80231....
Glendon D. Davidson
Jun 11, 2010
Glendon Dewey Davidson peacefully left this life on June 11, 2010 in Lakewood, Colorado. Glendon was born in Clark County, Ohio on August 1, 1922 to Bessie Lucille (Vandeveer) and Raymond Dewey Davidson. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 52 years, Lyda M. (Skidmore) Davidson; his 1st wife, Martha Louise (Culley) Davidson; his son, Carl Edwin...
Evelyn Haymond
Jun 11, 2010
Evelyn, 91, of Littleton CO., formaly of Green Valley, AZ., passed away Friday, June 11, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband Major Luther B. Haymond, U.S. Air Force Retired. Surviving are daughters, Elaine (Gene) Whitehouse, Charlotte (Bill) Klingman, Cathy (George) Lewman; grandchildren, Christine (Christopher) Veto, Karen (John) Roberts, Michael (Tammy) Whitehouse, Steve (Tanya) Klingman, Lindsie Klingman, Shelbie Lewman, Amanda...
Michael J. Gates
Jun 10, 2010
Mike, 70, passed away Thursday morning, June 10, 2010 in Centennial, Colorado. As a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, survivors include his wife of 44 years, Frances; children Dawn (Chris) Hansen, Michelle (Scott) Miller, Christopher Gates, Matthew Gates, and Barbara (Mark) Miles; grandchildren Erica, Benjamin, William, Matthew, Noah, and Alexandra; sister Jean Liberatore, and brother Fred Clark; and numerous...
Jim Traphagen
Jun 10, 2010
Traphagen, James Donald (Jim) 41, of Broomfield, was taken from this life on June 10, 2010. Jim is survived by his wife Christine Traphagen, his daughter Jordan Traphagen; brother Jerry and his wife Kimberly Traphagen of South Dakota; niece Shelby Traphagen of South Dakota; his parents Donald and Ella Traphagen of Missouri; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. Jim...
William Paul Agster
Jun 10, 2010
The following was written by William Paul Agster on September 27, 2008: I was born in Chicago, Illinois at 12:50PM on August 6, 1935. At that time, my mother was a non-working housewife and my dad worked for EJ & E Railroad. My dad's name was Charles John Agster and my mother was Hattie Sobolewski Agster. I was named after...
Laurice T. Hall
Jun 10, 2010
Laurice T. ""Bud"" Hall, 82, of Lakewood, CO passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010. Laurice was born May 8, 1928, in Buffalo, NY, to Laurice W. and Martha (Tiffany) Hall, who preceded him in death. On September 10, 1950, he married Roberta ""Bert"" Cunningham in Greeley, CO. Laurice, better known as ""Bud"", was a passionate man devoted to family, friends...
Jack Edward Gerry
Jun 10, 2010
Jack Gerry, age 65, of Conifer, passed away June 10, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Bobbi; sons, Kyle (Julie) & Kirk; grandchildren, Tylar, Chad, Wyatt & Nicolette; sister, Margie (Pat) Fagan of Billings, MT; several nieces & nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth...
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