Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

John  M. Bis,  Jr.

John M. Bis, Jr.

May 12, 2010

John, 57, passed away May 12, 2010 after a long illness in Littleton, Colorado. A beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and brother, his survivors include his mother Jane Bis of Kalamazoo, Michigan; his wife of 30 years, Francine; children Rachelle (Stephan) Gerali and Steven Bis; granddaughters Laurel and Aubrey Gerali; and brother Allen Bis also of Kalamazoo. John graduated from...

ricia Ridgeway

ricia Ridgeway

May 12, 2010

Patricia (Pat) Denvir Ridgeway died Wednesday, May 12th at home with her family. Pat was born in Connellsvile, PA on March 24, 1924 to the late Nora and John Denvir. She was the fourth child (third girl) in a family of eight. After high school, Pat attended Nursing School at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA and received her RN degree...

Reverend Peter W.F. Adgie

Reverend Peter W.F. Adgie

May 12, 2010

Peter was pastor of several churches world-wide and was active in Rotary Club & philatelic stamp clubs. He was actively involved in the Wind Crest retirement community as well. Peter is survived by wife Charlotte; children Shawn and Meredith (John) Tofield; grandchildren Jenessa, Michaela, Brandon; and sister Joan Richards. He is preceded in death by son Schuyler. A Memorial Service...

William  A. Harr

William A. Harr

May 12, 2010

William A. Harr, 86, of Denver. Husband of Faye. Father of Karen Sampson, Patrick O'Hehir, Michael Harr, James Harr, Sandra Perkins, Lynda Stecher, Matthew Harr, Mary Dugan, Kathryn Harr. Grandfather of 17. Great Grandfather of 5. Memorial Service Tuesday 10:00am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery. Memorials to Denver Hospice.

Urlich Eckert

Urlich Eckert

May 12, 2010

Ulrich ""Ulli"" Eckert was born in Stuttgart, Germany, on December 4, 1944, to Kurt and Therese ""Resi"" Eckert. He lived in Germany, attending school in Berchesgarten where he was an avid skier and mountain climber. He served in NATO forces in France before moving to America in the late 1960's. Ulli and Gail married February 14, 1985 and son Andrew...

Norma  Faye Bowman

Norma Faye Bowman

May 12, 2010

Norma Faye Bowman, Brighton, Colorado, born in Dickenson County, Virginia was freed from all her earthly pain and peacefully entered the loving arms of her Savior Jesus on May 12, 2010, following a valiant six year battle with cancer. Norma will be forever remembered by her family and friends for her kindness, generosity, creativity and her love for the Lord....

Donald  Morse Musselman

Donald Morse Musselman

May 11, 2010

Donald M. Musselman, 87, of Denver, Colorado. Husband of Shirley, Father of Damon Musselman and his wife Karen, Ray Musselman and his wife Elaine. Grandfater of Seth and his wife Brooke, Joseph, Adina and her husband James, Shannon and her husband Dusty. Great-Grandfather of Alyssa, Taylor and Gavin. Committal Service Monday, May 17, 2010 12:30PM, at Fort Logan National Cemetery,...

Edwin  Gustaf Wennberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...