Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Barbara  Joan Zwink

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Vicky  Padgett Divine

Vicky Padgett Divine

Oct 16, 2011

Vicky Lee Padgett Divine, 56, passed away October 16, 2011, in Aurora, Colorado. She was born June 14, 1955, in Ashville, North Carolina to Harry Jennings and Marjorie June Williams Padgett. Vicky is survived by her son, Joshua Michael Divine; father, Harry Padgett; siblings, Susan K. Padgett; Carol Padgett (Candi Westin); Robert Padgett (Valerie Padgett); niece and nephews, Emily Padgett,...

Ki  Chang Kim

Ki Chang Kim

Oct 16, 2011

Ki Chang Kim, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011. Survived by his wife, Jung Ja Kim; children, Jung Eun Kim, Jae Eun Kim and his wife Yoon Kyung Kim, Jae Ho Kim and his wife Young Joo Hong; grandchildren, Sara An, Alisa An, Meerue Kim; siblings, Jung Ja Yoon and her husband Jung Boo Yoon, Susan Park. Funeral Service...

Dixon  W. Macaulay

Dixon W. Macaulay

Oct 16, 2011

71, was born in Denver, Colorado in 1940. He is survived by children; Helen Mae Miller, Bill Macaulay and David William Macaulay; grandchildren, Bryna Miller, Zachery (Lindsey) Miller and Ashley Macaulay; siblings, Sharon Meyers and Forrest ""Cap"" Macaulay; nieces and nephews, Kimberly Ritchie, Donald Meyers, Mark Macaulay, Steve Macaulay, Debbie Mason, Trena Hoy, Jennifer Garcia, Shawn Schrag, Scott Meyers, Doug...

Cynthia  Ann Whitaker

Cynthia Ann Whitaker

Oct 15, 2011

Cynthia Ann Whitaker, 69, of Littleton, Colorado passed away October 15th at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Fred, her son Joel (Kristina) and her two grandchildren Nathan and Ava. A Visitation will be Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Horan & McConaty, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Funeral Service to...

Elder Chris D. Johnson

Elder Chris D. Johnson

Oct 15, 2011

46, Denver. Father of Christopher F. Johnson, Aurora. Son of E. Jean Johnson, Aurora. Brother of Rodney A. Johnson, Aurora and Karen L. Johnson, Columbus, OH; 2 grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Visitation will be held on Friday, 4-9 PM, Pipkin Braswell Serenity Chapel, 6601 E. Colfax, Denver. A Funeral Service...

Mark  S. Richards

Mark S. Richards

Oct 14, 2011

Mark S. Richards Survived by wife Janet; son Nick, Vanessa George (Nick's fiance); grandson Easton; mother Shirley DiTirro; sister Lori Abote; sister-in-laws Janice Prunk, Elaine Thibodeau, Marilyn Malleck; Brother-in-laws Loyce Malleck, Ignus Lucero, Lenny Abote, Brian Perez; Nieces & Nephews Derrick & Virginia Lucero, Christian Prunk, Jason, Heather, Curtis & Dominic Wilkerson, Lance, Trish, Mathew & Cassie Malleck, Danny, Lyndi,...

Joan  Curtis Sims

Joan Curtis Sims

Oct 14, 2011

Joan Curtis Sims, 80 years of age, recently of Lakewood. Passed away on October 14, 2011. Joan was born in Denver and raised in Boulder. She attended the Univ. of Colorado and was a passionate supporter and fan of her beloved Buffs. She proudly worked as a docent at the Denver and St. Louis zoos. Joan is preceded in death...

Ralph Chester 'Doc' Nash

Ralph Chester 'Doc' Nash

Oct 14, 2011

Ralph Chester ""Doc"" Nash, 91 years of age, was a resident of Lakewood Colorado. Born in Centerville, South Dakota on March 3, 1920, he graduated from Yankton High School in 1938, enlisted in the United States Army in 1939 and was stationed at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. He later joined the United States Coast Guard in 1940 and served for 4...

Julia  A. Tsangarakis

Julia A. Tsangarakis

Oct 14, 2011

Zoe (Julia) Tsangarakis, preceded in death by her infant daughter Margaret, husband George, son Matthew Tsangarakis and son-in-law George N. Andretsos. She is survived by daughters Mary (Tom) Mauries, Eva Andretsos, daughter-in-law Marge Tsangarakis, brothers Ted (Martha) Zervos, Gus (Pearl) Zervos, 7 grandchildren: Zoe (Douglas) Gibbs, Jim (Jennifer) Mauries, George (Michelle) Mauries, George (Maria) Andretsos, Paul Andretsos, Peter (Paula) Tsangarakis,...

Janette  E. McCullough

Janette E. McCullough

Oct 13, 2011

Janette E. McCullough, 76, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011. She is survived by her children, Mary E. McCullough and William ""Bill"" (Laura) McCullough; grandchildren, Krysta (David) Brewer, Jaime McCullough, Zachariah McCullough and Carter McCullough; and great grandchildren, Jasmine Brewer, Elisabeth Brewer and Abagail Brewer. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Eula Tillery; and sibling, Bobbye Harper. Visitation...