Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mark  James Ruger

Mark James Ruger

Jul 20, 2010

Mark, 52, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2010. Beloved husband of Dee for 26 years; loving son of Barbara (Jack) Ballinger; best friend and brother of Scott (Erin) Ruger and Jeff Ruger; proud uncle of Caitlan, Blake, Kyle, and Ryan; son-in-law of Bill Dieter and Betty Dieter; master of Murphy and Annie; and friend to many. He...

Ann  E. Rastetter

Ann E. Rastetter

Jul 19, 2010

67, of Aurora passed away Monday, July 19, 2010. Survived by husband, Walter A. Rastetter; children, Robert C. (Patti) Rastetter, Amy M. (Carey) Yocom, Laura A. (Scott) McCallister; grandchildren, Lindsey and Derek Rastetter, Kevin and Matthew Yocom; brothers, Richard Steinert, David Steinert; sisters, Jane Steinert, Susan Steinert, and Mary Steinert. Preceded in death by her parents and brother Roger Steinert....

Joseph Sallustio

Joseph Sallustio

Jul 19, 2010

85, of Aurora. Died July 19, 2010. Beloved husband of Mildred C. (Froller) Sallustio; father of Wendy and Richard Sallustio; brother of Albert and Michael Sallustio; son of the late Frank Sallustio and the late Lucy (Maldari) Stallustio. Funeral services 6:00 PM Thursday Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, Aurora, with visitation from 5-6 PM. Interment at Ft. Logan National Cemetery,...

Philip Smith

Philip Smith

Jul 19, 2010

Philip Lawrence ""Larry"" Smith born February 22, 1938 in Manton, Kentucky. He was the son of Philip R. and Winifred Smith. He was married to Anna Jean Mahoney at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Denver, Colorado on November 29, 1969. He had two daughters, Laura Patrice and Lisa Eileen. Laura and husband Christopher Toebe have two sons, Jason...

John  L. Truso

John L. Truso

Jul 19, 2010

John passed away peacefully on July 19, 2010 in Aurora, Colorado. He was 81 years old. Born in St. Paul, MN to Leo J. Truso and Ceil Schwartz Truso. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Whittaker Truso of 51 years and their children Mark Truso (Debbie) of Fresno, CA, Susanne (Dean) Pulver of Parker, CO and Craig (Kathleen) Truso...

Margaret Jiter

Margaret Jiter

Jul 18, 2010

Margaret (Miller) Jiter of Westminster, formerly of Brush died July 18, 2010 in Westminster, Colorado at the age of 92. She had resided with her daughter Annetta in Westminster since 1985. Margaret was born in Brush on August 2, 1917 to Lucas and Elizabeth Miller. She was married December 15, 1935 to Frank S. Jiter, Sr. in Fort Morgan, Colorado....

Jewel 'Jill' Alexander Davidson

Jewel 'Jill' Alexander Davidson

Jul 18, 2010

Jill Davidson, 100, of Denver passed away peacefully on July 18 after a brief illness. Born in Texas in 1909, she grew up on a farm with her 7 siblings and taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Guymon, OK during the Dust Bowl. She married AJ (Jack) Davidson in 1937 and settled in Denver in 1955. Jill always saw the...

Joseph  Geronimo Marquez

Joseph Geronimo Marquez

Jul 18, 2010

Joseph G. Marquez survived by wife Carmen Marquez; Children, Kathy and Tony Elizalde, Belinda Elizalde, Geronimo and Julie Marquez, Jerry and Lindsey Marquez, Ronald and Lana Marquez, Arnold Marquez, Terry and Julian Perez, Richard and Naomi Marquez; Grandchildren, Paul Gutierrez, Dave Gutierrez, Mike Gutierrez, Kathy Gutierrez, Steven Tarin, Elice Tarin, Veronica Rojas, Reyna Marquez, Joseph Perez, Bianca Perez, April Kirchner,...

Louella  Nancy Walker

Louella Nancy Walker

Jul 17, 2010

Louella N. Walker, of Denver died July 17, 2010. She is survived by her siblings, Lee Walker and his wife Pat, Edna Achziger, and Marie Winn; and many other loving family members. Visitation, Thursday, 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., followed by the Rosary at 7:00 P.M., both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Boulevard. Funeral Mass, Friday, 10:00 A.M....

Donald  George Ferrero,  Jr.

Donald George Ferrero, Jr.

Jul 17, 2010

Donald G. Ferrero, Jr., 47, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, CO, ending a courageous two year battle with bladder and bone cancer. According to his wishes, cremation has occurred and there will be no viewing. A Memorial Service and Reception will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, July...

Nancy  Dodds Cotton

Nancy Dodds Cotton

Jul 16, 2010

Nancy Dodds Cotton, 81, died peacefully at her home on Friday, July 16, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dr. Ralph L. Cotton of Denver, CO; three daughters, Diane C. Siemsen(David) of Oakdale, CA, Susan F. Cotton of Denver, CO, and Ann D. Cotton (Michael Smith) of Denver, CO; three beloved grandchildren, Peter, Sara and Jennie...

Patrick McDonnell

Patrick McDonnell

Jul 16, 2010

Born February 28, 1990, our little miracle was born into our lives and our family was created. On July 16, 2010, Angels brought Patrick McDonnell home. He is survived by his parents Matthew and Stephanie; his brothers Nick and Joe; six grandparents; aunts, uncles and numerous cousins, all who loved him very dearly. He graduated from East High School in...

Shelley Heacock

Shelley Heacock

Jul 16, 2010

Passed away July 16, 2010 at the age of 56. Survived by her husband Bob; children Emily and Jesse; siblings Mark Watts of Phoenix, AZ, Roger Watts of Colorado Springs, CO, Marsha Stewart of Greeley, CO, Kim Dixon of Belmont, NC. A graduate of University High School in Greeley, CO, Shelley attended University of Northen Colorado and graduated from the...

Eleanor L. 'Babs' Unger

Eleanor L. 'Babs' Unger

Jul 15, 2010

Eleanor L. ""Babs"" Unger of Aurora. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence ""Hook"" Unger. Survived by her beloved friends, Margery and Gerald Barbieri and family. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 1 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave (at Parker Rd). Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Roy  H. Rouse

Roy H. Rouse

Jul 15, 2010

Roy H. Rouse, 79, of Denver passed away July 15, 2010. He is survived by his beloved wife, Therese; proud father of, Kathy (Dennis) Kinsey, Rick (Henrietta), Jerry (Betsy), Scott (Leslie); proud papa of, Kelly, Kari, Erin, Shannon, Joseph, Melissa, Vincent, Amanda, Michael, Brendan, Maggie, Anthony, Nicole, Paul, and Phillip; and great grandson, Noah. Recitation of the Rosary to be...

Diane Crawford

Diane Crawford

Jul 15, 2010

Diane loved being outdoors more than anything. She was most happy in her yard surrounded by her beautiful flowers. Anyone who knew her understood her love for the mountains as well. It had been her dream to live in Colorado, and she enjoyed every moment of her 23 years living in the Rockies. She loved great hikes, backpacking to wonderful...

Trudy  Ellen Domaleski

Trudy Ellen Domaleski

Jul 15, 2010

Our precious Trudy passed away July 15, 2010 after a courageous battle with lung cancer at the age of 55. She is survived by her devoted husband, Dr. Robert Domaleski, her mother, Fern Huckins, sister, Shirley (Don) Beckwith, all of Denver; sister, Kathy Sowder of Mobile, AL; three beloved children, Luke, Basia and Lindsay Domaleski; two nieces, one nephew, two...

Joe  A. Gallegos

Joe A. Gallegos

Jul 15, 2010

Joe Atanacio Gallegos, husband of Arleen B. Gallegos, father of Joe Jr, Paul, Tammy, Sharon (Jeff) Giron, Lisa, Monique, brother of Manual Gallegos, Grace Bustos & Herninda Gallegos, also survived by 7 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren. Rosary Tuesday 7:00 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:00 am at Assumption of the Virgin...

JoAnne Safe

JoAnne Safe

Jul 14, 2010

80, of Denver, passed away July 14, 2010. Survived by sons, Richard Safe and his wife Arla, and Ronald Safe and his wife Denise; grandchildren, Jeffery and his wife Rachel and Janel Stutheit; great grandchildren, Zachary and Aislynn. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Donald. Memorial Service, Wed., 11:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S....

Marie  L. Dolan

Marie L. Dolan

Jul 13, 2010

Marie L. Dolan of Denver. Wife of James R. Mother of Michael J. (Nancy), William J. (Karen) and Patrick B. (Nancy). Preceded in death by her son, James R. Also survived by numerous grandchildren. Rosary and Funeral Mass, 10 AM, Friday, Church of the Risen Christ, 3060 So. Monaco Pkwy. Interment, Mt Olivet. Donations to Catholic Charities.