Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dec 11, 2009

Roger William Catts, age 83, of Castle Rock, Colorado passed from this life Friday, December 11, 2009. Roger suffered significant injury in a fall in late November. His death was caused by secondary illness. Roger was born February 25, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri to George William and Annette Steele Catts. His siblings were Vivian Woolpert and Barbara Wilbrandt (deceased)....

Dec 11, 2009

Judie Cagle passed away December 10, after a long illness. Judie was born on 4/24/42 to Carl and Phyllis Smith in Rhinelander, WI. Judie was a loving and giving person with all those who were her family and many who were not. She leaves a legacy of kindness, compassion, and generosity. She is missed by all those who knew her....

Dec 10, 2009

75, of Denver, passed away Dec. 10, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Preston; daughters: Sharon (Paul) Brunger, Laura (Dave) Johnson & Barbara (Mark) Hendrix; 6 grandchildren; sisters, Linda Richardson & Nancy Cook; brother, Thomas Martin. Carol was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Martin. Visitation, Wed., 10AM to 7PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...

Dec 10, 2009

Dick Joselyn of Brighton, husband of Mary Lou Joselyn, father of Sean (Dawn) Joselyn & Greta (Craig) Sisneros, also survived by one sister & 5 grandchildren. Celebration of Life Service, Saturday 4:00PM at Nativity Lutheran Church, 12500 E. 104th Ave., Commerce City.

Dec 10, 2009

Bette Saulino of Denver, Colorado, peacefully went to Heaven on Thursday, December 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Saulino and great granddaughter Emma Saulino. Bette was born on March 27, 1928, in Mitchell, South Dakota to Gus and Mae Westendorf. She is survived by her five children: Charlie, Louis (Jennine), Michael (Lisa), Rosemary (Monty) Peltier,...

Dec 10, 2009

Betty, age 95, of Lakewood, passed away Dec. 10, 2009. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Kathleen); grandchildren: Paul (Julienne), Matthew & Kristen; sister, Irene Adams; numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Paul and her beloved daughter, Barbara. Visitation, Tues. 12-4, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Rosary, Tues....

Dec 10, 2009

ALEXANDER, DOROTHY M. Dorothy Merkel Alexander, 94, of Denver, passed away December 10, 2009. Dorothy was grateful for the love of her three children, Mary Murphy, Bill Alexander, and Julie Ripley. She was born on Valentine's Day, 1915, in Webster Groves, MO. She earned two degrees from Washington University in St. Louis, and married Ray Alexander on December 23, 1939....

Dec 9, 2009

Born February 25, 1953 in Richmond, VA and passed away December 9, 2009 in Centennial, CO. Husband of Laura May Matthews; father of Kristen Allyson Matthews; brother of Thomas ""Tom"" Matthews and Michael ""Mike"" W. Matthews. Spence was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and pilot for United Airlines for twenty-five years. A memorial service will be held at...

Dec 9, 2009

Mary Lou Swalde, 71, of Denver, passed away December 9, 2009. She is survived by her brother, Richard P. (Marilyn) Swalde; nieces, Julie (Jerry) Crowder, Kristie (Joe) Romero, Jeanne (Bill) Cook; great nieces & nephews, Macon, William, Walker and Emme Cook; and numerous cousins. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Carmel Altar and Rosary Society. Retired after a long...

Dec 8, 2009

Donald M. Palmer, 88, of Golden, passed away December 8th. Survived by his wife Louise of 66 years; children, Don (Betty) of Colo. Springs, Charles (Pat) of Golden, and Alice (Ted) Krattli of Lakewood; five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Served in Samar, Phillipines as a PT boat mechanic in WWII. Don and Louise started and ran a business at...

Dec 8, 2009

Katherine, age 50, passed away on December 8, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Sheldon D. Spiegelman; her daughter, Sarah Spiegelman; her parents, Arnold and Beverly Zoutte; and her brother, Andy Zouette. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block to...

Dec 8, 2009

SNOW, JOHN W. John W. Snow, 88, of Denver, passed away December 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by Elizabeth A. and Mary Lucille. He is survived by his children, Thomas (Christy), Michael (Kate), James (Kathy), Mary (James) Shonsey, Margaret (Peter) Tobin; Lucille's children, John Wanek, Elizabeth Wanek, Mary Morroni, Theresa Wanek, & Jim Wanek; 13 grandchildren, Ryan, Kelly,...

Dec 8, 2009

Sanuel A. Marsalli, 87 of Denver; Preceded in death by his wife Virginia; He is survived by his brother-in-law Kenneth Tolve and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday (today) 12PM - 5PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd.; Funeral Mass Friday, 1:30Pm, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo Street, Entombment, Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please share...

Dec 8, 2009

Dec 6, 2009

Patricia Ann Richards passed away on December 6, 2009 at Balfour Nursing Home. Pat was born April 15, 1922 to Mary and Charles St. John on a ranch in southwestern South Dakota, near Kyle. Growing up she and her 4 siblings shared a ride on two horses 4-1/2 miles each way to a one room schoolhouse where the horses were...

Dec 6, 2009

Donald Lee Smith of Lakewood. Passed away December 6, 2009 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Survived by his wife Judy (Pocrnick), his sons Chris, Brian, Jared, and his daughter Jordan. Also survived by his mother Patricia, sisters Deb and Gayle, and numerous nieces and nephews. Don will be remembered for the influence he had as a coach and...

Dec 6, 2009

Survived by his wife Sharon Baker nee Gassen, Federal Heights, CO; children, Tom (Kelly) Baker, Bob Baker, and Tracie (Mark) Rudel; grandchildren Elizabeth Baker, Josh Baker, Lyndsay Baker, Alyssa Baker, Samantha Baker, Brycen Rudel, Owen Rudel. Graveside services will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, on December 15, 2009 at noon. Please share memories...

Dec 6, 2009

Lt. Col. Louis E. ""Gene"" Harris, ret, 92, of Arvada, Colorado passed away peacefully on December 6, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Miriam ""Mickee"" Harris, his three daughters, Jill Garruto, Teri Harris, Heidi Oaklief, son-in-law Joe Garruto, eight grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren, brother, Arthur Harris and sister, Beth Taylor. Gene was born on July 24,...

Dec 6, 2009

Phyllis J. Shafar, 73, of Denver. Preceded in death by husband Ross. Mother of Jean (Ryan) Cofer, Pamela (Michael)Schriner, Katherine (Michael) Sorley. Grandmother of 7. Great grandmother of 11. Sister of Karen Steineke. Memorial Service, Thursday, 1:00pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery. Memorials to Rocky Mountain Alzheimers Assn. Please share memories...

Dec 6, 2009

Annette is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Dan; son Todd (Alana); daughter Amy; extended family; and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2009 from 3:00-6:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (just one block to the west of Holly Street), in Centennial, Colorado. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday,...