Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Richard Allan Van Schoick
Mar 14, 2009
Richard ""Van"" Van Schoick, 72, of Aurora, passed away March 14, 2009. Born September 20, 1936 in Long Island, New York. Preceded in death by son, Arthur. Survived by Loisa, his wife of 45 years; sons, Robert, Richard (Sara), and Bruce; grandchildren, Arthur, Deanine, Angel, Bobby, Justin; great-grandchildren, Delina, Artie, Fernando, and Diego; numerous brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, and many, many...
Lee Golding
Mar 13, 2009
Lee was born on May 10th, 1960 in Akron Ohio to parents Berta and Robert Koontz. She already had big sister Karen and big brother Bob to welcome her to the world, and welcome her they did. We were all so happy to have another sibling to love and we were overjoyed at her arrival. She was also blessed with...

Charles Kenneth Austin
Mar 12, 2009
Charles Kenneth ""Chuck"" Austin, 58, of Greeley. Husband of Beverly; father of Angie (Gary) Clinton, Andy (Jessica) Glazner, Chris Austin, Melissa Austin, Melinda Austin and Scott (Jodi) Glazner; brother of Joseph (Barb) Austin, Sharon Knight and Paul (Tracy) Austin; also survived by 9 grandchildren. Funeral, Friday, 10AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street. Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery....

Edna Virginia Lewis
Mar 12, 2009
Edna V. Lewis, 85, of Denver. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Lewis. Mother of Carolyn (Ronald) Tull, Sandra (Michael) Grover, and Jennifer (Robert) McDougal; sister of Joyce Haynes, Ernest Lively, and Mary Jane Bentley. Also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial Service, Monday 11 AM, Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, 10150 East Belleview Avenue. Private Interment,...

Mary Ann Burkhart
Mar 11, 2009
Mary Ann Burkhart, 82, of Thornton died March 11, 2009. A native of Colorado, she loved fishing and the mountains, and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Lester J. (Amaryllis), Judith Richardson, Richard (Karen), Timothy (Kimberly), Charles (Terry), Thomas (Anita), and Joanie Widhalm (Hap); 26 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brother, Frank (Charlene) Grebenc....

John F. Thomas
Mar 11, 2009
John F. Thomas passed away March 11, 2009. Preceded in death by his beloved parents, John Joseph and Mildred, and devoted sister, Joan. Remembered by Kay, and by Liz. Survived by his son, John-Christopher, and son-in-law, Mark, loyal companion, Linda, and youngest friend, Braxton. Also survived by cherished aunts, Virginia and Ann, sisters Mary, Ginnie, and Kathy, and brothers Ed,...

Eileen Conboy
Mar 11, 2009
Eileen Conboy of Denver, sister of Kathleen Feuerborn, Sister-in-law of Tina Conboy & Clyde DeBello, also survived by 19 nieces and nephews and their families. Rosary 10:00AM Saturday followed by Funeral Mass at 10:30AM both at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 29th & Federal Blvd., Denver. Memorial donations in Eileen's name can be sent to Dominican Sisters of Hope, 2501 N....

David Alan Brown
Mar 11, 2009
BROWN, DAVID ALAN David Alan Brown, 54, Cody, Wyoming. Husband of Cheryl. Father of Krystal (Shawn) Williams, Ryan(Sophie) & Adam (Leanne) Brown. Grandfather of Cooper, Keegan, Kennedy, Hailey, Addison Brown & Max Williams. Son of Nadyne & Danny Brown. Brother of Debbie Brown, Patti Harrington, Dee-Ann(Jerry Failing. Many nieces & nephews. Memorial Service Monday, 2:00PM Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...

Harriet Inez Thomas
Mar 10, 2009
Harriet ""Inez"" Thomas, of Aurora, CO, and Honolulu, HI passed away on March 10, 2009. Born August 18, 1926 in Macon, GA She is survived by daughter, Anita Strickbine (Basalt, CO); sons, Dave (Gilpin County, CO) and Barry Thomas (Arvada, CO); grandchildren; Bess, Andy, David James, Rianna and Sierra; great-grandson Jameson, and sister, Joyce Miriam Smallwood. Her husband, Charles; brother,...
Opal M. Lopez
Mar 10, 2009
Opal M. Lopez wife of James G. Lopez, mother of Robert (Donna) & David (Susie) Lopez, grandmother of Lynette (Tim)Day, Robert Jr (Kelli) & Caitlin Lopez, gt. grandmother of 4. Sister-in-law of Bell Duran. Memorial Service Tuesday 10:00AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton.
Thomas Anthony Dechant
Mar 10, 2009
Thomas Anthony Dechant, of Denver, was born December 9, 1958 and passed away March 10, 2009. Father of Jon Paul Dechant; son of Pat Dechant and the late Joe Dechant; brother of Connie (Steve) Ruby and Don (Leslie) Starnes; uncle of Mark and Kyle Wallis, Don Jr., and Amber; and best friend Greg Hamm. Funeral Mass Monday, 1PM, Church Of...
Threnee Marquez
Mar 9, 2009
Threnee was born on May 31, 1912 in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. He came to the United States with his mother and brothers in 1916 and lived in Chanute, Kansas where his father worked for the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe Railroad (ATSF). He attended Webster Grade School and Royster High School. He married Frances Hurtado on December...

James B. Meadow
Mar 8, 2009
James B. Meadow, 59, passed away March 8, 2009. Born in Brooklyn, NY and a graduate of Columbia School of Journalism, James was a long-time writer for the Rocky Mountain News. Predeceased by his mother, Anne Meadow. Survived by his loving wife, Julie; father, Irving Meadow; children, Matt (Kenna) Meadow and Miranda (Jeff) Wermer; sisters Barbara Ayala and Pamela ""Phoebe""...

Roberta Lea Bair
Mar 8, 2009
Died March 8th after a short illness. Survived by Sons, Jeff (Brenda) Bair and Greg Bair; Grandson Jacob; Sisters Damarus (Lew) Hoadley, Bonnie Fields, Toby (Dan) King, Lova . Preceded in death by Siblings Neal, Dee and Wanlyn. Memorial Service to be held on Thursday, March 12 at 4 PM at Horan & McConaty, 3101 South Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.

Janice E. Svendsen
Mar 8, 2009
Janice Svendsen, 72, of Lakewood. Mother of Pam (Mark) Oline, Dorothy Hood. Grandmother of Rebecca (Todd) Atadero, Andrew, Jeffrey. Great Grandson due June 2009. Sister of Sandie DeLaney, Deb Johnson. Funeral Service Wednesday, 1:00 pm Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. American Cancer Society.
Tammy Lynn Savka
Mar 7, 2009
Tammy, 41, of Arvada. Formerly of Ocala, died in Denver on March 7, 2009. Please share memories of Tammy and condolences for her family by clicking the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below.

Mary Anne Hunn
Mar 7, 2009
HUNN, MARY Loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, passed away Saturday at her home. She is survived by her son, David Hunn (Stephanie); grandsons, Bryce and Trevor Hunn; parents, Joseph and Leona Marcelle; brothers, Darrell (Carol), Dale, Randy (Margie)& Rick (Julie); sisters, Sally Marcelle, Brenda Marcelle and Lisa Kropp (Doug); step-sons, Eugene and Jack Hunn; numerous nieces and nephews. A...

Michael Samuel
Mar 7, 2009
Michael, 44, passed away from cancer March 7, 2009. Michael is survived by his parents, Will & Nancy Samuel; brother, Joe (Betsy) Samuel; nephew, Carter. Recitation of the Rosary, TODAY, 7:00 pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.Funeral Mass, Wednesday, In lieu of flowers, 11:30 am, St. Mary Catholic Church, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton. Donations...
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