Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Edwin Gustaf Wennberg
May 11, 2010
Edwin Gustaf Wennberg, 86, passed away May 11, 2010, in Thornton, Colorado. He was born May 23, 1923, in Lafayette, Colorado to Gustaf Alfred and Ida Rebecca Weitz Wennberg. A graduate of Lafayette High School, he served honorably in World War II in the Army Airborne Division, European Theater of Operations. Edwin married Blossom Marguerite Henning on February 16, 1950....
Joseph Bushard
May 11, 2010
Joseph, age 70, passed away May 11, 2010 after a valiant battle with cancer. Joseph is survived by his wife of 47 years, Paula; daughters Allison Bushard, Lisa (Andy) Banks, Jenifer Kercher, Kristin (Will) Collier; grandchildren Madison, Connor and Austin Banks, Grace, Joe and Olivia Kercher, Ryan, Molly and Sean Collier; six brothers and sisters. Funeral Mass to be held...
Karen Lee Nelson
May 10, 2010
A long-time resident of Aurora, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2010, at the age of 54. Karen is survived by her husband of 34 years, Mark, her sons Darrell(Melissa) and Chris (Bridget), daughter Heather of Aurora, and Three grand children. Memorial service, Saturday, May 15, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Horan & McConaty, 11150 E Dartmouth Avenue Aurora, CO 80014. In...
Matthew Stevens
May 10, 2010
Matt, 24, entered into eternal rest May 10, 2010. Beloved son of Michael & Catherine Stevens; devoted grandson of Burton & Irene Stevens and Donald & Shirley Wolff; nephew of James & Elaine Stevens, Lori Monk, Mark & Vicki Brezovan, Everet & Janet Wiss, Steve & Kimberly Cabrera and Michelle Wolff. Also survived by numerous cousins. Matt was preceded in...
Barbara G. Chavez
May 10, 2010
77, passed away May 10, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert L. Chavez; children Pamela J. Chavez, Robert G. (Maria) Chavez, Maria E. (Chris) Dodero, Andrew G. (Amy) Chavez, Connie E. (Ray) Rosengarten, and Carla N. Chavez; grandchildren Joshua G. Chavez, TreVaughn A. Hawkins, Brittany J. Rosengarten, Sarah G. Chavez, CJ Dodero, Roger P. Rosengarten,...
Anita Estrelita Grier
May 10, 2010
Anita Grier, 78 of Denver, Colorado.
Wife of Clarence Grier; mother of John Rose, Sr.; Maria Rose, Jennifer Fairweather; sister of Lydia Morales, Edwina Wallace and the late Ida Morales; grandmother of one grandchild.
Rosary followed by Memorial Mass, Saturday, May 15, 2010, beginning at 2:00 PM, St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 2301 York Street, Denver, Colorado. Committal Services will...
Evelyn E. Reilly
May 10, 2010
Evelyn E. Reilly, 89, of Lakewood. Mother of Janice L. Morrow, Judith Bynum, Clifford Denery, Diana Denery-Davis. Grandmother of 9 Great Grandmother of 12 Sister of Opal (Anthony) Larotonda. Memorial Service Tuesday, 3:00pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. Memorials to the Rocky Mountain Alzheimers Assn. Please click on the Photo Gallery link above to...
Kathleen Justice
May 9, 2010
Kathleen (Kathy) Carroll Saxman Justice, born 10/14/43 in Chicago, IL to Donald R. and Hazel C. Saxman, died 5/9/10 in Thornton, CO. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Thomas Justice, residents of Northglenn, CO for 34 years. They have two daughters, Carolyn (Tim) Nelson and Laura (Douglas) Hughes, five grandchildren, Emily, Grace, Adam, Sarah and Michael. She...
Louis John Veltrie, Jr.
May 9, 2010
Louis John Veltrie, Jr., 77, passed away on May 9, 2010. Preceded in death by Mary (Toillion) Veltrie. Survived by daughters, Anne (Bob) Lapinski, Jane (Mark) Heckenliable, Elizabeth Weidenhamer, and son Ted (Kelly) Veltrie; grandchildren Daniel, John, and Matthew Lapinski; Anna and Jill Heckenliable; Sarah Weidenhamer; and Luke Veltrie. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 13th from 2-4 pm...
Carmen Jeanne Woodhouse
May 9, 2010
Wayne E. ""Woody"" Woodhouse said goodbye to his wife of 47 years on Mother's Day, as she lost a long valorous battle against breast cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Carmen, 70, was born in Willmar, Minnesota, but had been a Colorado resident (most recently in Roxborough Park) since 1978. She was preceded in death by her son Scott, and...
David Engstrom
May 9, 2010
David Engstrom, 74, of Denver, died May 9, 2010. David was a beloved teacher for more than 50 years in Colorado Springs and Denver. His final 23 years were at Bishop Machebeuf High School, teaching Latin. David was a devoted parishioner at Holy Protection of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church, where he served many roles, especially portraying St....
Marshal Ryan Beck
May 9, 2010
Marshal ""Ryan"" Beck entered into Eternal life on May 9, 2010. He was born in Decatur, Illinois. He is survived by his wife Blanca Beck and his two children Alexander Ryan Beck and Heidi Nancy Beck. He was preceded in death by his Father John Gilbert Beck and his Mother Nancy Ryan (Jacobs) Beck. A Memorial Service will be held...
Delsa Lauree Shorten
May 9, 2010
Our sweet Delsa Lauree Andreasen Shorten, beloved daughter, wife, mama, grammie, sister, aunt and cousin, 66, passed away suddenly at home on May 9, 2010 in Golden, Colorado. She was born August 15, 1943 in Payson, Utah to Frank Marlin and Lauree Hatton Andreasen. She is survived by her loving family ~ husband, Gary LeRoy Shorten; daughter, Shelli Wood and...
Warren P. Myers
May 9, 2010
Warren, 26, passed away May 9, 2010. Warren graduated from the University of Colorado Law School in 2009 and was a practicing immigration attorney. Warren is survived by his father Darcy: stepmother Janna; sister Stephanie and brother Sean; grandmother Freda Myers; and stepsister Erinn Benkelman and stepbrother Chad Benkelman. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret ""Peg"". A...
William B. Smith
May 9, 2010
William B. Smith, 80. Loving husband of Barbara. Father of Vince (Debbie) & Jude Currie. Grandfather of Kindall, Trevor & Christina. Great-Grandfather of Jack & Luke. Funeral Service Monday, 10AM, Central Christian Church, 3690 Cherry Creek South Drive. Burial in Boulder at Green Mountain Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the church.
Georgina Regal
May 8, 2010
80, passed away May 8, 2010. Survived by sons Michael (Yvonne Chacon) Slishinsky and David (Rhonda) Slishinsky, grandsons Justin and Matthew. Funeral Mass to be held Wednesday, May 12, 10AM, at the Ivy Chapel at Fairmount Cemetery 430 S. Quebec St. Private family burial to follow.
Kayla Violet Garcia
May 8, 2010
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, CO. Please share your memories of Kayla and condolences for her family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below.
Mary Inez Booth
May 8, 2010
Mary Inez Booth, 93, of Denver, formerly of Washington, D.C., passed away May 8, 2010. She is survived by James Edwin Booth, her husband of 67 years; one daughter, Dr. Cordia Booth, and grandchildren Noah and Ross Borwick of Denver. Inez taught blind and partially-sighted children for 30 years in the District of Columbia Public Schools. She was a member...
Thelma Maxine Whigham
May 8, 2010
Maxine Whigham, 87 of Littleton; Preceded in death by her husband Wesley; Mother of Charles, Edward, Evelyn (Van) Carara, and Marilyn Henson; Sister of James Cole, Helen Quick, Mildred George, Mary Bird, and The late Imogene Burress; Grandmother of Wesley and Kyle Carara, and Aaron Henson. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm...
Patricia Ann Morris
May 7, 2010
Associate Professor and Faculty Director of Preservation, University Libraries, University of Colorado at Boulder. Education: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, MA and PhD in British History; University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, MA in Library and Information Science; Baylor University, Waco, TX, BA in History. Survived by her mother Margaret Morris, NC; sister Dale Dougherty, NC, her husband David, niece Sara;...
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