Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Joseph V. Tourtelot
Sep 20, 2009
Joseph ""Skip"" Tourtelot passed away on Sunday Sept, 20th at Collier Hospice Center outside Denver, CO. Born June 20, 1942, in Oak Park, IL, he succumbed to cancer. Joe is survived by his son, Joseph Shane Tourtelot, of Santa Monica, CA, his sisters Kay Vincent of Wheat Ridge, CO, Jeanne Welsh of Centennial, CO, Mary Anne Ball and Susan Tourtelot,...

David Edward Williams
Sep 19, 2009
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Frederick Gordon Barton
Sep 19, 2009
Frederick ""Fred"" Gordon Barton, 86, a long time resident of the Denver area, passed away September 19, 2009. He was born on September 29, 1922 in Kewanee, Illinois. After his family moved to Colorado, he graduated from East High School in 1940. He received his B.S. in Economics followed by a law degree, both from Denver University. During World War...
Mary Gomez
Sep 19, 2009
Mary Gomez, 86, passed away Sept. 19, 2009. Preceded in death by husband Richard. Survived by children Mary Jane, Susan(Sterling), Richard (Linda); 8 grandchildren;5 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Angie Wright; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Graveside service Friday, Sept. 25, 11 AM, Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area ""A"".
Laura Gay Wagner
Sep 19, 2009
Laura Gay Wagner died Sept 19th 2009 at her home in Denver, Colorado at the age of 72. She was born August 30th, 1937 in Crawford, Nebraska, along with sister Louise Kay, the daughter of Fred and Adah Teets. Laura grew up in Crawford and graduated from Natrona High School in 1955 and attended Casper College. On December 8th, 1957...

Mary E. Smith
Sep 18, 2009
Mary Elizabeth Smith, a longtime Denver resident, who taught at Holy Family High School for 26 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 18, 2009 at the age of 85. Mary was born on December 19, 1923 in Casper, WY to James and Nora Hayes. She is preceded in death by her husband, William; siblings, James, Thomas and...
Robert Goudy Morrison
Sep 18, 2009
Robert Goudy Morrison was born October 20, 1923. He went into eternal life on September 18, 2009. He is survived by wife Therese; sister Thais Bastron; children Margaret (Larry) Jorgensen, Robert (Debbie) Morrison, Paul (Nancy) Morrison, and David Morrison; grandchildren Erik (Becca) Gholson, Jacob Gholson, Melissa (Troy) Newbanks, Collin (Angel) Morrison, Cathy (Cody) Schnakenburg, Chris (Cynthia) Jorgensen, Darrin Morrison, and...

Virginia A. Switzer
Sep 18, 2009
Virginia A. Switzer, 83 of Arvada died September 17, 2009. She is survived by her children Claudia M. Milner and her husband Jim, Anne Swisher and her husband Steve, Michael Switzer and his wife Kathryn, William Switzer, Jr and his wife Barbara. She is also survived by her grandchildren Hannah Milner, Sara Swisher, Andrew Switzer, Grant Switzer, and Greg Switzer....
David James King
Sep 18, 2009
David James King - 16, born in Raleigh, NC on October 3rd, 1992, departed our world just before his 17th birthday, in Denver, Colorado on September 18th, 2009. He is survived by his mother Sheri J. Cole of Highlands Ranch, CO; father George E. King, Jr. of Cary, NC; extended family; many friends, and his cockapoo dog '"" Sammy. David...

Ida Vigil Smith
Sep 18, 2009
June 4, 1918-September 18, 2009. Ida lived a full and joyful life as a devoted daughter, sister, niece, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. Ida was preceded in death by her parents John B. and Sarah Vigil, sisters Rebecca Davidson, Isabel Zang, Mary Vigil, brother Joseph Vigil, husband Clyde Smith, several aunts, uncles, and cousins....

Purita M. Johnson
Sep 18, 2009
Purita, 79, passed away September 18, 2009. Beloved mother of Michael Johnson and Marilyn P. (Arman Davidkhanian) Johnson; sister of Cathy Mangila; and aunt of Jacqueline (John) Lingad-Ricci, Jose Lingad, Robert Mendoza, Marilou (Dino) Montallana, Flora Roa, Margot Roa, Edelewina Roa and Carmalita Roa. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry; and sisters Sr. Margarita Mangila, Consuelo Roa,...
Matthew Luke Gill
Sep 18, 2009
Matthew, 25, is survived by his mother Mary P. (Darrell) Weakland; father Brad Gill; siblings Scott Gill, Ashley Weakland, and Austin Weakland; and extended family and friends. Memorial Services in his honor will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2009, beginning at 2:00 P.M., at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (just one block to the west...

James Winston
Sep 18, 2009
Jim Winston was born and raised in Geneva, Illinois. He graduated in 1950 from the University of Illinois with a degree in mechanical engineering and later obtained his Professional Engineer certification. Immediately after graduating from college he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Essig, and they moved to Rockford, Illinois where he was employed by Barber-Coleman for many years. Here...
Willie Mae Haskell
Sep 17, 2009
Willie Mae Haskell, 84, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2009 in Greenwood Village , Colorado. She was born May 27, 1925, in Ryan , Oklahoma , to John Hardy Walters and Annie Mae Corby Walters. Willie Mae is survived by her two daughters, Sue Ann Haskell, of Aurora, CO and Jeanie Marie Wayker, of Commerce Township, Michigan; numerous nieces...
Faye Souvall Papilion
Sep 17, 2009
Entered into rest on September 17 surounded by family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny in 1984. Faye is survived by her daughter, Patti (Pete) Nelson; sons, John (Libby), Pete (Linda) and Denny (Dawn); 12 grandchildren and numerous other family members. Also preceding her in death are her siblings, Andy, Alice and Bob. Trisagion on Sunday at...

Kay Ellen Rakow
Sep 17, 2009
Kay Ellen Radow, 56, passed away September 17, 2009. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Fabozzi; and sister Jean Tapia. A memorial Service celebrating Kay's life will be Monday, Spetember 28, 2:00 pm at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 11500 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora. Thank you for sharing your memories of Kay by signing our guestbook with the link below.

Harry A. Kaminski
Sep 17, 2009
Harry A. Kaminski of DePere, WI and Aurora, CO passed away Thursday, September 17th, 2009 at the age of 96. Preceeded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years Annie. Survived by daughter Pat Smith, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild. Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday Horan/McConaty(Dartmouth/ Parker Rd.), Mass 10 a.m. Thursday, Church of The Risen Christ followed...
Jacob Matthew Yoches
Sep 17, 2009
Jacob Yoches of Lakewood, age 20. Son of Cheri Coley and Zack Yoches. Brother of Amanda and Jenna Yoches. Grandson of Jimmy and Marie Coley, and preceded in death by Ruth and Marvin Yoches. Great Grandson of James and Verna Dunlap. Also survived by numerous family and friends. Memorial Service, Sunday, 11:30 AM, Red Rocks Chapel, 905 Bear Creek Avenue,...
Saundra Kay Stienmier
Sep 17, 2009
Saundra Kay (Young) Stienmier was born April 27, 1938 in Abilene Kansas, and died September 17, 2009, at her home in Castle Pines North, Colorado. She was the wife of Richard Stienmier, M.D. and the mother of Richard B. Steinmeier, (Connie), Dr. Susan I. Diana, (Riley), Julia T. Murray, (Joseph) and Laura S. Teal, (George). There are seven grandchildren, Laurel...

Dee Dietrick
Sep 16, 2009
Dee Dietrick, 84, retired after 30 years from the U.S. Postal Service. A man who impacted his world and left it better than found. Husband of 63 years to Shirley. Father of Dea (Harriet) Creek. Grandfather of Reni & Rena Creek. Survived by several nieces & nephews; Chuck & Kathy Centers. Memorial Services, Monday, 2:00pm, El Jebel Shrine Temple, 4625...
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