Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Joseph Gargaro
Dec 20, 2008
Joseph Gargaro, 86, of Denver, passed away December 20, 2008. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lucille A. Gargaro, his brothers and Sisters. Survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 South Sheridan, Denver, CO, December 26, 2008, 11:00 AM. The Mass will be preceded by a visitation in...

Herbert Richard Bigalk
Dec 20, 2008
Herbert Richard Bigalk of Aurora, CO, went home to be with the Lord December 20, 2008 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was 79. Herb was born April 6, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On October 11, 1952 he married Marilyn Dathe in a beautiful ceremony in Milwaukee. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was...

Gerald Francis Nollette
Dec 19, 2008
Gerald F. Nollette, 84 of Denver. Preceded in death by his wife, Elaine. Father of Denise (Greg) Skidmore and Michelle Nollette; brother of Ruth Wilson and Winona Atkins; grandfather of Michael, Krista, Chad, Cole and Darian; great grandfather of Kaylie; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10AM, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 2771 Zenobia Street. Interment,...

Kasey James Colvin
Dec 19, 2008
Our sweet baby boy, Kasey James Colvin, was born November 16, 2008 and passed away December 19, 2008. Kasey is survived by his parents, Kevin James and Nicolle Maria Colvin, of Aurora, Colorado; grandparents: Theresa and Scott Gridley, of Aurora, CO; Bruce and Cathy Colvin, of Henderson, Nevada; uncles: Devin Gridley, of Aurora, CO, and Chris Colvin, of Scottsdale, AZ;...

Donald H. Lareau, Jr.
Dec 18, 2008
Born October 23, 1939 in New York, Passed Away December 18, 2008 in Littleton. Survived by his wife Mary, daughter Annie, son Don III (Daphne), step-daughter Christi, brother Aldon (Patty), sister Puddi (Richard), 3 grandchildren and many loving cousins, nieces & nephews. Beta Theta Pi - Brown University '61, Georgetown University Dental School '65, Lt. US Navy. Private dental practice...

Glenn E. Gauthier, Sr.
Dec 18, 2008
Glenn E. Gauthier Sr., 73, Of Littleton. Preceded in death by his wife Marian & brothers Albert & Richard. Father of Debbie, Glen Jr. (Stephanie Herron) & Denise. Grandfather of Jeremy, Jessica & Jacque. Great-Grandfather of Emery, Evan & Kayden. Brother of Elmer, Leroy, Evelyn & Clifford. Visitation Wednesday 12:00-4:00PM, Horan & McConaty Family Mortuary, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral...

James F. LaBounty
Dec 18, 2008
LaBounty, James F. (Jim) December 14, 1942-December 18, 2008, 66, of Castle Rock, Colorado. James F. LaBounty was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Francis W. LaBounty and Audrey R. LaBounty and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1958. He graduated from Rancho High School in 1960. He earned his B.Sc. (1967) and his M.Sc. (1968) degrees at the University of...
Jennie Lynn Young
Dec 18, 2008
Jennie Lynn Young, of Arvada, mother of Kayela, Cody, & Michael, daughter of Debra Kaye Chavis (Bratton), niece of Brenda (Budd) Long & Marsha (John) Kimball, granddaughter of Colleen Raimondi. Visitation Monday 3:00-5:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Mortuary, 9998 Grant St., Thornton, followed by a Memorial Service at Grace Church, 6969 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada. Contributions may be made to...

Allan C. Gullion
Dec 18, 2008
Allan C. Gullion of Commerce City, husband of Carolyn, father of Patti (Sam) Kawakami, Carla (James) Schwartz, also survived by 7 grandchildren & 1 gt grandson, 5 brothers & sisters. Funeral Services Friday 9:30AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 So. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Interment Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Please share your memories of Allan & condolences for the...
Franklin Wayne Pryor, Sr.
Dec 18, 2008
Wayne was born in Alvin Texas March 18th 1940., He grew up and attended school in Baytown Texas. He moved to Colorado where he enjoyed playing softball, camping with his family, the Colorado Rockies, music and dancing. He was a big sports fan and spent countless hours watching College and Pro football, baseball and basketball. He remained loyal to his...

June Grace Hart
Dec 18, 2008
June G. Hart, 86, died on December 18, 2008. Memorial Service, Saturday, Feb. 7th, 10am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Blvd. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 1835 Franklin Street, Denver, CO 80218.
John S. Baker
Dec 17, 2008
There wasn't a train ride that John S. Baker didn't like. He rode the last segment of his lifelong journey at 1:52 a.m. on Dec. 17, 2008 to join his wife, Janet, who passed away two-and-a-half years ago. John's death ended a year of medical problems, beginning with a nighttime fall from bed in September 2007 that resulted in a...

Anthony C. Ruscetta
Dec 17, 2008
Anthony C. ""Tony"" Ruscetta of Thornton. Husband of Gail. Father of Mike (Sherri), Anjanette (Julian) and Roxanne (Louie). Grandfather of Michael, Jacklyn, Jessi and Jordan. Funeral Service 9:00 AM, Friday, Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd., Denver. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery. Please share your memories of Tony and/or condolences to his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab...

Dennis Ford Smith
Dec 17, 2008
Dennis Ford Smith, 71, of Denver, fell asleep in the Lord December 17, 2008. Dennis was a musician, playing with the Community Arts Symphony, the Denver Municipal Band, and the Brico Symphony. He was a teacher with the Denver Public Schools for 26 years. He is survived by Kathleen, his wife of 46 years; his children Susannah Smith, Emmett Smith,...

Maye L. Thompson
Dec 16, 2008
Maye Thompson, 85, passed away December 16, 2008. Survived by her children Randolph, Judy, and Linda Paulus, and Steven, Kathy, and Ron Thompson. Visitation to be held Friday, December 19th from 4-7 PM, and Funeral Service, Saturday, December 20th at 11AM, both at Horan and McConaty Funeral Home, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Please share memories of Maye and condolences for...
Lloyd S. Peterson
Dec 15, 2008
A Celebration of Life â Lloyd S. Peterson May 15, 1923 â December 15, 2008 Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Psalm 103:1-2 Lloyd Swan Peterson was born on May 15, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Otto and Alice Peterson....
Carl Robert Swanson
Dec 15, 2008
Carl Robert (Bob) Swanson grew up in Wheat Ridge, attended and was confirmed at Augustana, graduated from Wheat Ridge High and served a ""hitch"" in the Navy. Bob then enrolled in the Engineering School at CU in Boulder where during his freshman year he met Helen. They were married at ""old"" Augustana and lived in Vetsville for his last term....
Daniel Kay McFarland
Dec 15, 2008
Dan was born on May 15, 1959 in Fort Collins, Colorado. He passed away on December 15, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. As Dan was a Colorado Native, his love of our State ran deep. The Snowmass area, in particular, brought him great happiness. Dan was employed as Snowmass Village's Chief Engineer of Employee Housing....
Verne K. Batchelder
Dec 15, 2008
Verne is survived by his wife, Roberta; children, Marcie (Kim) Harkness, Steven (Leann), Linda (Michael) Turner; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 18, 2008, at 11:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block west of Holly), Centennial, Colorado. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2255 South...
Mary Anne Pye
Dec 15, 2008
Mary Anne was a loving mother and grandmother, who devoted her life to her children. Mary Anne was very devoted to Our Blessed Mother, a Third Order Carmelite, and a Soldier for Christ. Survived by Watt. Also survived by her children, Dan, Kevin, Mike, Tim, Mary, Mark, David, Shawn and Shannon; grandchildren, Lucy, John, Emily, Jack, Molly, Margo and Zachary;...
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