Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Lynda O'Rourke

Lynda O'Rourke

Mar 14, 2009

Lynda O' Rourke passed away March 14, 2009. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Beula Kuske. Lynda is survived by her daughters Shannon O' Rourke and Barrie (Vincent) O'Rourke Ciulla, grandchildren Sophie and Jack Ciulla, and brother Paul Kuske. Funeral mass to be held Friday, March 20 at 11AM, Church of the Good Shepherd, 1234 E. 7th Avenue. Burial to...

Diana Cunneen

Diana Cunneen

Mar 14, 2009

Diana Cunneen, 52, passed away on March 14, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Papiernik. Survived by her loving husband, Patrick, daughter, Katelyn, and brothers, Alexander, Andrew, and Ted Papiernik. Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, March 19, 2PM, at Church of the Risen Christ, 3060 S. Monaco Parkway. In lieu of flowers, please make a...

Lois  Mae Whitney

Lois Mae Whitney

Mar 14, 2009

Lois M. Whitney, 86, passed away early March 14, 2009. Loving mother of Judith (Mark)and Cheryl (Henry); grandfather of Sean (Gloria), Nichole (Joe) and Scott; great-grandmother of Connor and Ethan; preceded in death by husband Leslie. Lois was an active member of Central Presbyterian Church for over 60 years and gave generously of her time as a Docent at the...

Virginia  Eleanor Spence

Virginia Eleanor Spence

Mar 14, 2009

Virginia Spence of Northglenn. Wife of Don Bass, Mother of Bob Hatfield & Mary Walker; Grandmother of Mike (Kimberly) & Scott (Jennifer) Walker; Great-Grandmother of Anna, Carly & Aidan Walker. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, 2:00PM at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK. Please share your memories of Virginia and/or condolences to her family by selecting the...

Kyra  Marie Meyer

Kyra Marie Meyer

Mar 14, 2009

Kyra Marie Meyer, born on December 7, 1992, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2009. Kyra lived her 16 years of life to the fullest and was a Sophomore at Eaglecrest High School. Kyra is survived by her mother Mary Elizabeth Klesh; father Timothy Meyer; step-father Raymond Klesh; sister Brianna Klesh; grandparents Chuck and Dicksie Meyer and Marianne and John...

Richard Allan Van Schoick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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""...