Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Edward W. Gietl, Sr.
Aug 27, 2009
Edward W. Gietl, Sr., beloved husband of 66 years to Mary Mulcrone Gietl, entered into life on August 4, 1916 and entered into eternal life on August 27, 2009. Father of Mary Ellen (Harry) Harrington, Priscilla (Michael) O'Leary, Edward W. (Linda) Gietl, Jr., and Robert E. (Tammie) Gietl. Loving grandfather of Gretchen, Katie, Elizabeth, Peter, Nathan, Heather, Becky and Ryan....
Carol Grace Lunsford Baars
Aug 27, 2009
Carol Grace Lunsford Baars, 62, passed away August 27, 2009. Carol was preceded in death by her parents Al and Grace Lunsford of Foley, Alabama. She is survived by her husband Tom; their children Jason (Rachel) Baars, Tami (Shon) Rhoton; their grandchildren Emma and Chloe Baars, Zachary, Emilie and Joshua Rhoton; her sister Pattie (Joe) Lunsford Adcock; and her aunt...
Carol Grace Baar
Aug 27, 2009
Carol Grace Lunsford Baars, 62, passed away August 27, 2009. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Al and Grace Lunsford of Foley, Alabama. She is survived by her husband Tom; their children Jason (Rachel) Baars, and Tami (Shon) Rhoton; their grandchildren Emma and Chloe Baars, Zachary, Emilie and Joshua Rhoton; her sister Pattie (Joe) Lunsford Adcock; and her...
Eulah Predestine Shambe
Aug 26, 2009
Eulah was born in the city of San Fernando in the country of Trinidad and Tobago to parents Ingrid Reefer and Carlyle Gibson. At the age of 10 Eulah moved to Queens, New York to live with her granny Sylvia Gibson and her papa Leo Gibson. At the Age of 14 Eulah moved to Colorado to live with Carlyle Gibson,...
Ailene Abeyta
Aug 26, 2009
Ailene Abeyta, of Denver, born January 15, 1937 departed this life on August 26, 2009. Daughter of Ed and Alice Lujan, of Saguache, CO. Beloved mother of Leanne Abeyta, Karen (Jack) Eitzel, Joyce (Terry) King, Michael Abeyta, Jodi (Todd) Thompson; grandmother of Derek Gonzales, Joshua, Karli and Sydni Thompson; sister of Billy (Ruth) Lujan, Lawrence (Sarah) Lujan, Ben (Sara) Lujan,...

John Ratkovich
Aug 26, 2009
John Ratkovich, 81, of Lakewood. Husband of Evelyn. Preceded in death by sons Johnny and Joseph. Father of Kathy (Mike) Styes, Diane (Geno) Brown, Karen (Duncan) Draper. Step Father of Sheila (Lee) Ogilbee. Grandfather of Melissa, Christine (Damien), Jesse, Jack. Great Grandfather of Alexia, Rayna. Brother of Elizabeth DeCarolis. Numerous Neices and Nephews. Visitation Monday 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral Service...
Tony Mastellone
Aug 26, 2009
Tony Mastellone, 52, passed away unexpectedly with his family at his side on August 26, 2009. Born in Denver in 1957, he lived in Berthoud. He was the son of Vincenzo and Dixie Mastellone. Tony is survived by his loving wife Debbie, his daughter Melissa (Chris), his son Michael, his brother Rudy, his sister Cathy, his niece Joni,(Keith) and numerous...
Kyle King
Aug 25, 2009
Kyle was born on the stormy night of September 14, 1979. He started walking at 10 months of age and didn't sit still much after that. He didn't have the patience to listen to a story but he loved to look at the Sears catalog, point to pictures and learn the words. Soon, he was doing the same thing with...
Catherine T. Gooch
Aug 25, 2009
Catherine T. Gooch, ""Katie"" May 1919 - Aug 2009, of Kiowa, Colorado. Catherine passed away quietly Aug. 25th with family at her side, in their Aurora home. She is survived by son, Cecil Woods of Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter, Laura Porterfield of Lockbuie, Colorado and son Jackie Gooch of Aurora, Colorado. She is also survived by five grandchildren and...
Barret S. Burke
Aug 25, 2009
Memorial Service to be held Saturday, August 29, 2009, 4:30PM at Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Interment, Monday, August 31st, 9:30AM, Ft. Logan, Staging Area ""B"". Full Military Honors.
The Very Reverend Joseph Hirsch
Aug 24, 2009
The Very Reverend Joseph Hirsch, 65, of Denver. Dean & Rector of Holy Transfiguration Cathedral OCA. Husband of Paulette Hirsch, father of Joseph(Cecilia), David (Mirela) & Benjamin (Jessica) Hirsch, grandfather of Andrew, Daniela, Theodore, Nicole Isabella, Christina & Ezekiel. Parastas Service, Sunday, 7:00 PM. Divine Liturgy, Monday, 7:30 AM and Funeral Service, 10:00 AM ALL at Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral,...
Tom Lyons
Aug 24, 2009
Husband of Annie (Pughes) Lyons, aka George and SBOM, for 34 years. Preceded in death by his dad, Thomas R. Lyons, Sr. and mom Doris (McCurry) Lyons. Also survived by brothers Bobby, Tim and Jim; sisters Pat and Deb, along with their families. In addition, survived by Annie's dad, Joe; siblings Sharon, Barbara, Joanie and Dick and their families. On...

James Thomas Farr, Jr.
Aug 24, 2009
James Thomas Farr, Jr. (Tom) passed away at his home on August 24. He is survived by his mother Eileen, his sister Patricia, and his son Harrison, all of Denver, CO. Tom was a graduate of East High School in Cheyenne, WY, and the University of Wyoming. A long-time employee of Mountain Bell and US West. Tom was most recently...

Fern Katherine Gates
Aug 24, 2009
Fern Katherine Gates. 83, of Northglenn. Our loving wife, mother, Nana, and sister. A woman with an endless gift of giving. Survived by her loving husband Tom; her daughters Linda, Susan, Nancy; her grandchildren Evan, Sarah, Sean, Catherine; her sisters Jean and Claire. ""We will love and miss you always."" Memorial Service, Monday, 10:00AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101...

Richard Barton Fisher
Aug 24, 2009
Rich, 64, of Littleton, passed away on August 24, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Diana; sister, Barbara (Darrel) French; brother, Barry (Jan) Fisher. Rich was born August 11, 1945 to Elsworth and Nell Fisher. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, UT, Rich is the youngest of three children. He graduated from Salt Lake Community...
Paul Trujillo
Aug 23, 2009
Paul Trujillo, 92, passed away on August 23, 2009 at his home in Denver. He was born in Valverde, New Mexico on June 6, 1917 to Juan and Rosita Candelaria Trujillo. Paul was the first of 15 children and was preceded in death by his mother, Rosita Trujillo, father, Juan Antonio Trujillo, brother, Ramon Trujillo and Juan A. Trujillo, Jr....

Paul R. Hernandez
Aug 22, 2009
Born 3/2/1924 in Pueblo and died 8/22/2009 in Denver. Preceded in death by his wife Marie Socorro. Father of Mary Ellen McClung, John Hernandez and his wife Linda, Pauline Tucker and her husband John, Debra Vasquez and her husband Monte, Anthony Hernandez, and the late Paul Hernandez, Jr.. Also survived by brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Cristie Pubuda
Aug 22, 2009
Passed away August 22, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Conrad, daughter Jen (Cody) Henderson, son Eric (Mary) Pobuda, brother Clayton (Tricia) McKnight, granddaughter Elizabeth Henderson, and nephew Bobby McKnight. Memorial Service, Friday, August 28, 10AM, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rocky Mountain...

Marvin R. Olson
Aug 22, 2009
Marvin Roy Olson was born April 22, 1936 in Dakota City, Nebraska and passed from our world on August 22, 2009 in Denver, CO following a short illness. He was 73 years old. He was loved immensely by his family and friends, and those who knew him will never forget him. Following his primary education in Nebraska, Marvin enlisted in...
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