Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

John  Joseph Martinez

John Joseph Martinez

Oct 31, 2009

John is survived by children Lisa (Tim) Flanigan and Stevan (Anthony); grandchildren Keiran, Briana, Claire, and Shayna Flanigan; and siblings Susan Guzman, Connie Muniz and Manual (Wilma) Martinez. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Carlos Martinez and Abe Martinez. Rosary will be said Thursday, November 5, 2009, beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass at...

Wayne  K. Eccles

Wayne K. Eccles

Oct 31, 2009

Wayne, 55, passed away October 31, 2009. Survived by his son Jared Eccles; step-daughter Lindsay Smith; brother Al Ravicher; sister JoAnn (John) Roberts; niece Kim Battey; and his dog Duece. Celebration of Wayne's life to be held Thursday, November 5, 2:30 - 4:30 pm at the Piper Inn, 2251 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO 80231. Contributions may be made to...

Cora Miera

Cora Miera

Oct 30, 2009

Visitation will be held Monday, November 2, 2009, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. with Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m., both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block to the West of Holly Street), in Centennial, Colorado. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More...

Luke  James Spencer

Luke James Spencer

Oct 29, 2009

Luke, age 9, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado is survived by his parents Sheila and Dexter Brown; extended family; and many friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 12:00 p.m., at...

Jerry  D. Hunter

Jerry D. Hunter

Oct 29, 2009

Jerry D. Hunter of Denver, husband of Kathy; father of Jim (Jill) & Jeff (Sara) Hunter; son of Velma Hunter; brother of Linda (Bob) Shaffer, Laura Cummins, Julie Lykens, Jackie Townsend; grandfather of Jonathan, Daniel, Wyatt & Jenna. Funeral Mass Wednesday 11:00AM at Immaculate of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant, Northglenn. Interment Highland Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2:00P--8:00PM at Horan &...

Frances  LuCine Sheehy

Frances LuCine Sheehy

Oct 29, 2009

97, of Broomfield, passed away October 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; children: Robert E. (Lia) Whitmore, Susan (Joe) McNulty; David R. (Edith) Whitmore; Grandchildren: Gerald P. (Debbie), Mary Jo, Katherine T. (Bret), Michael K (Debra) Ann Marie (Larry), Thomas E., David D. and Kenneth R.; 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Frances was an...

John Riesenman

John Riesenman

Oct 29, 2009

Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather passed away peacefully on October 29, 2009. John ""Fred"" Riesenman was born on October 19, 1921 in Cheyenne, WY to St. Clair Aloysius (Doc) and Harriet Vance Riesenman. Fred married Helen A Bauer on April 18, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN. He served in the U.S. Army, where he studied the Japanese language at various universities...

Marian  L. Stump

Marian L. Stump

Oct 29, 2009

Marian Louise Isenor Stump died October 29, 2009, in Louisville, CO. She was 92, born on August 9, 1917, in Floral Park, New York. She spent her early years in the jungles outside of Bogata, Colombia, where her father engineered the first hydroelectric power plant in South America. The family moved to New Jersey, where she graduated from Ocean City...

Dr. John Edward Biddinger

Dr. John Edward Biddinger

Oct 29, 2009

John Edward Biddinger passed away on October 29, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Born and raised in Ohio, Dr. Biddinger attended Xavier University in Cincinnati and the University of Michigan School of Medicine. After medical school, he trained as a psychiatrist and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He and his wife, Terry,...

Carrie Peters

Carrie Peters

Oct 28, 2009

Carrie Peters was born January 22, 1962 in Waverly, MO. She couldn't wait to be born, and shot out without the doctor ever scrubbing up. She passed peacefully on October 28, 2009 into the loving arms of her children, Flawna, Johnnathon and Salym, who preceded her in death. She earned a Nursing Degree in 1992 at Columbia College Mo.; while...

Leon  W. Brooks,  Jr.

Leon W. Brooks, Jr.

Oct 28, 2009

born in Dallas, Tx, on October 8, 1920. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduating high school he attended Texas A&M and the University of Texas were he majored in journalism. He served his country in the United States Army, as a glider pilot during WWII, in Sicily, Normandy, Southern France and Holland. He became a self employed oil...

George  E. Wafer,  Jr.

George E. Wafer, Jr.

Oct 28, 2009

George, 75, passed away Oct. 28, 2009. He was born April 16, 1934 at St. Joseph's hospital in Denver. George is survived by his wife Susan, son Mike and daughters Julie, Megan & Kelley, eight grandchildren, his sister Sue and brother Chuck, and numerous nieces and nephews. George graduated from East High School in 1952 and attended the University of...

Mary  Kaye Carlson

Mary Kaye Carlson

Oct 28, 2009

Mary Kaye Carlson, 78, of Denver, CO., died unexpectedly in her home on October 28th, 2009. Mary Kaye, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend loved the mountains and enjoyed travel, reading, golf, bridge and music. She was also very active in the local P.E.O. chapter. Mary Kaye is survived by her three children: Barbara (Bill Keller) of Saratoga, CA., David...

Margaret  Kathleen Kontak

Margaret Kathleen Kontak

Oct 27, 2009

The death occurred on October 27, 2009 of Margaret Kathleen Kontak (Peggy Power) only child of James H. Power QC and Margaret (O'Brien) Power and step-daughter of Hazel (Milligan) Power. Following the death of her mother shortly after her birth on May 7, 1930 in New Glasgow, she was raised during her early years at the home of her paternal...

Robert  W. Blair,  Sr.

Robert W. Blair, Sr.

Oct 27, 2009

Mr. Blair was born to William E. Hutton and Minnie D. Blair in Kansas City, Mo., on April 20, 1917. He grew up in Denver and graduated from South High School in 1934. Mr. Blair received his Bachelor of Science in geology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1938 and then worked for the U.S. Geological Survey from...

Anna Harrison

Anna Harrison

Oct 27, 2009

Anna Harrison, 52 of Denver, Wife of Donald Harrison; Mother of Justin (Emily), Danza (Matt) and Kenneth (Jessica); Daughter of Elvira and the late Bill Lovell; Sister of Ursula (Wayne) Borczynski and the late Margaret and Sara Louise Lovell; Grandmother of Harrison, Parker and Maxwell; Aunt of Daniel and David Borczynski; The family will receive friends Sunday 4PM '"" 6PM;...

Ruth Rodman

Ruth Rodman

Oct 27, 2009

Ruth Henrietta Fisher Rodman, 93, widow of Aloysius Patrick Rodman, loving mother of Patrick Rittenhouse Rodman, Susan Helen Idtensohn, & John Robert Rodman; nine grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. Ruth was a teacher, mentor, mother, who was greatly loved and will be missed. Memorial Service 10:00 AM Friday, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Jean  Marie Maynard

Jean Marie Maynard

Oct 26, 2009

Jean Marie Maynard, age 77, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away October 26, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy (Joe) Zasadzinski; grandson, Jake; brother, Duane (Moots) Pulkrabek. Jean was prededed in death by her husband, Ron Maynard; brothers, Doug, Don & Dennis Pulkrabek. She will be remembered for her abundant love and loyalty. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, November 4, 2009,...

Bernice  C. Klinger

Bernice C. Klinger

Oct 26, 2009

Bernice ""Bea"" Klinger, beloved mother & grandmother passed on Monday, October 26, 2009, at age 86. She was born in Olean, NY & lived in Ft. Wayne, IN, FL, & CO. Bea is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Richard T. Klinger. Survived by 2 daughters Sam (Bill) Colderbank & Loree (Phil Bowser) Klinger & 3 grandchildren...