Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
David W. Salter
Jan 23, 2010
David W. Salter, 81, of Lone Tree, passed away January 23, 2010. David served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, then received his MBA from Harvard. He worked as a corporate executive, and was a small business owner. David was a train enthusiast, and loved his family, his friends, and his church. Following retirement, he was the primary caregiver...
Ricky Doukakis
Jan 22, 2010
Ricky was born May 31, 1983 in Denver, CO and lived most of his life in Highlands Ranch. He attended ThunderRidge and Machebeuf High Schools and graduated in 2007 with a business degree from Baylor University. He passed away January 22, 2010 in Waco, Texas and is survived by his dad and mom, Rick & Mary Ellen, his sister Kristen,...

James Ernest Vankirk
Jan 22, 2010
James Ernest Vankirk, 94, of Denver. Husband of Virginia (Wagner) Vankirk and father of Linda E. Ricklefs. He was a veteran of both WWII, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Area, and the Korean War receiving the Korean Service Medal. He retired as a Warrant Officer after 22 years of service from the U.S. Navy. Mr. Vankirk will be laid to...
Fleta Irene Stretz
Jan 22, 2010
Peacefully passed away January 22, 2010, at her home of 50 years. Fleta devoted herself to her family and she was a member of St. James Parish for nearly 60 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Gregory. Beloved mother of Steve, Mike, Rick (Donna), and Cheryl (Bob). Devoted grandmother of Jimmy, Dawn, Joel (Julie), Spencer, Jenna,...
Dennis W. Johnson
Jan 22, 2010
Dennis is survived by his wife Florence; daughter Michelle; grandchildren Ashley (Ian), Dean, Joshua, Briana, and Jordan. He was preceded in death by his daughter Melissa; son-in-law Robbie; mother Ada; and brother Ron. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. No services will be held. Please share your memories of Dennis and condolences with his family by selecting the...

Patricia E. O'Shea
Jan 22, 2010
Patt entered eternal glory on January 22 after a lengthy illness. Born in Louisville, CO to Michael and Ora Forte. Preceded in death by sons Michael and Timothy. Survived by her husband Bill of 67 years, two sons, Kevin and Patrick and daughter Ann Owens, eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Recitation of the Rosary at 10:15 AM, Wed. Jan 27,...
Howard Mullen
Jan 22, 2010
Howard Mullen was born March 12th, 1943 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Abraham and Leah Mullen. To his friends he was known as Duff. Duff attended Shorewood High School in Wisconsin where he played football and was named ""Letterman of the Week"". He attended Miami University of Ohio. Duff earned his B.A. in History and was a member of Sigma Alpha...

Steven John Roach
Jan 22, 2010
Steven J. Roach, 58, passed away January 22, 2010. Beloved husband of Bev Lynn; devoted father of Chad Roach, Natalie (David) Muensterman, Josh Roach, and Ryan Roach; proud grandfather of Liana Roach; and brother of Victoria Roach-Archuleta, Sharilyn Roach, Guy Roach, Debbie LaRouche, Pam Aguero, and Sandy Roach. Also survived by Bev's children Casey Lynn, David (Catrina) Lynn; grandchildren Taylor...

Donna Gail Stiger
Jan 21, 2010
Donna ""Gail"" (Groberg) Stiger was born to Franklin and Florence Groberg in Clifton, Kansas, on February 25, 1925 and died on January 21, 2010 in South Jordan, Utah. Her father owned a local gas station and died in a truck accident when she was eight. She was raised by her mother in Clifton where she graduated from Clifton High School...
Lorraine B. Lampo
Jan 21, 2010
LAMPO, LORRAINE Lorraine Bernadas Lampo of Thornton, wife of Cyril J. Lampo, daughter of the late Maurice and Emily Jung Bernadas, mother of Ron (Julie), Steve (Rhonda) & Tom (Sandy) Lampo, Alicia (Nick) Berlinger, also survived by 8 grandchildren. Aunt to Kyle Wicks, Stacy Pugh and Wade Adams. Rosary Sunday 7:00pm at Horan McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St, Thornton....

Patricia M. Haberer
Jan 21, 2010
Beloved wife of James C. Haberer, loving mother of Jeanne (Frank) Mayer, Tom (Judy) Haberer, Dan Haberer, John (Julie) Haberer. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy, Bobby, Ryan, Robert, Steven, James, Kevin, Sara, Michael and Scott; great-grandmother of Bradley. Sister of Don (Barbara) Durant, Nancy (Tom) Haberer, Cliff (Joyce) Durant, and Mary Durant; a large extended family and many special friends. Preceded...
Anthony Frank Rodriguez
Jan 20, 2010
Anthony ""Tony"" Frank Rodriguez 1950-2010 Beloved Father, Brother, Nephew, Uncle, Cousin, Friend On Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 2:45 a.m. Anthony (Tony) Frank Rodriguez, entered into the Kingdom of God joining his parents Isabel & Frank. Tony was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert. Anthony was born on December 13, 1950 in Trinidad, Colorado where he spent the...

Earnest Robert DeAndrea
Jan 20, 2010
Owner of Denver Concrete Sawing Co. for 35 years. Survived by wife, Arlene, son Tyler, daughter Kara. Preceded in death by son Charles and brother Mike. Loving Grandfather of Alandra, Annessa, Nicholas, Jesse & Asha DeAndrea. Brother of Jim (Dolores), Larry (Shirly), Evelyn DeAndrea, Pauline (Dick) Wagner, Diana DeAndrea. Also survived by many friends, nieces, nephews and extended family. Private...
Kimberly Marie Merlo
Jan 20, 2010
Kim was born on November 21, 1965 and passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 after a long, courageous battle with brain tumor cancer. She is survived by her parents George and Charleen; brother Anthony and his wife Nicolle; niece Alicia and nephew Vincent; grandmothers Marie Plumtree of Redding, California and Mary Merlo of Phillipsburg, New Jersey; aunts Alyne Reger...

Scott Robert Meyer
Jan 19, 2010
Scott, age 29, of Littleton, passed away January 19, 2010. Scott is survived by his parents, Robert and his wife Buffy Meyer; mother, Mary Beth Meyer; sisters, Lisa and J.J. Meyer; grandmothers, Joyce Meyer and Helen Konrad; and much loved extended family and friends. A Funeral Service for Scott will be held on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 11:00 in...
Eileen E. Finocchiaro
Jan 19, 2010
Eileen E. Finocchiaro: Preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Mary Jo Wilson. Survived by her husband, Carl V.; children, Kaila, Wilson, Nina and Gianna of Arvada and DEvra Glynn of Boston; siblings, Mary K. Hill, Schevaun Hegarty, Becky Howell, Marty WIlson and Meg Lowrimore. Memorial Rosary, Friday, 6 PM and Funeral Mass, Saturday, 12 PM all at Spirit...
Newrise Beau Battle
Jan 19, 2010
Newrise Battle/Beau David Born Newrise Battle on August 3, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was later to take on the stage name of Beau David. He began singing before he enlisted in the United States Air Forces in 1955. With his rendition of the song '16 Tons' he won the Air Force Tops in Blues Award while stationed in Germany....
Oleta Kellum Tompkins
Jan 19, 2010
Oleta Kellum Tompkins, 83 of Denver; Retired after 32 years from Walgreen Drug CO; Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Tompkins; Mother of Lewayne (Steven) Roe and Thomas Tompkins; Grandmother of Kristen (Rob) Tompkins Roppolo, Rachel (Jason) Tompkins Doyle and Ian (Jennifer) Roe; Great Grandmother of Gianna Marie Roppolo; Treasured friends Margaret Geick and Margaret Toohey. Rosary Friday 7pm...
Steven A. Tumbleson
Jan 19, 2010
Steve is survived by his parents Doug and Beverly; his brother Dave (Barb); his sister Meg; nephews Dylan and Brendan; and niece Ashleigh. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block to the west of Holly Street), in Centennial, Colorado. Following...

Anne M. Slobko
Jan 18, 2010
Anne M. Slobko, 93. A resident of Denver for 59 years. Anne founded and ran for 10 years a custom dress shop for women. She then worked in data processing for the Denver Police Dept. from which she retired in 1965. For the last 21 years she lived in Windsor Gardens. She is survived by her son Thomas Slobko of...
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