Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jun 22, 2008

Bob died peacefully at home on June 22 following a three year battle with leukemia. He was 78. He was born Novemeber 29, 1929 in Denver, Colorado. His parents were Charles and Edith (Thompson) Dimler. Bob graduated from South High School in 1949 and joined the United States Marine Corps where he served for seven years. He saw duty on...

Jun 21, 2008

Ruth N. Matteson, 92, wife of the late Earle E. Matteson went home to Jesus on June 21, 2008, married over 70 years. Mother of Noreen (Paul) Trautwein, James (Carolanne) & Richard (Debi) Matteson, Kathee (George) Stepan, also survived by 15 grandchildren & 17 great grandchildren. Graveside service Monday July 21, 2008, 10:00 AM at Crown Hill Cemetery. In lieu...

Jun 21, 2008

Jun 21, 2008

Helen Marie ""Torchy"" Mahoney Hickisch passed away peacefully on June 21st after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Torchy was born in Denver in 1920. Her father owned Murphy-Mahoney Chevrolet. She attended St. Francis High School and Loretto Heights College. She was secretary in a naval office in San Francisco during WWII. Torchy married Jack Hickisch...

Jun 21, 2008

Wayne was raised in Blackwell, Oklahoma among a large family of one sister and six brothers. He graduated from Blackwell High School in 1958. Two days after graduation, he enlisted in the US Army. In 1960, Wayne married Karen O'Meara, father of 2 sons and 1 daughter, raised a nephew – he has 4 grandchildren. Wayne's Career in Army: -...

Jun 21, 2008

Sylvia was born November 8, 1917 in Telluride, Colorado of Finnish immigrant parents, Hilma and Eli Marsell. Her family moved to Colstrip, Montana after the stock market crash of 1929. She graduated from Colstrip High School in 1935 and from the University of Montana in 1939. She received a certificate of graduation from the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City...

Jun 21, 2008

Juanita Jolin, 80, passed away June 21st. Survived by her loving husband of 54 years David, sons Jeff and Greg Jolin and daughter Jill Schaffer, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services to be held Monday, June 30 at 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth.

Jun 20, 2008

Marcia Gail Murphy Lortscher, 65 of Denver died Friday, June 20, 2008. Preceded in death by her parents David R. Murphy and Dorothy A. Nelson, she is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Dr. Randall H. Lortscher, brothers David E. Murphy (Margarita Pirogova), Steven R. Murphy and sister Karen C. Murphy (Charles Tebbutt), Dr. Loren C. Lortscher brother...

Jun 20, 2008

John (Jack) Knowles of Westminster, husband of Barb Knowles, father of Sean (Catherine) Knowles, son of Kay Knowles, grandfather of Stefan and Brandon. Memorial Service, Saturday, June 28, 11:00AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton.

Jun 20, 2008

Joseph (Joe) Grieve of Arvada, husband of Cathy (Gold) Grieve, father of Joseph (Margo), Frank (Daniella) and Danielle Grieve, grandfather of Anthony, Joey III, Avery, and Grace, brother of Ron (Debbie) and Debbie Martinez, also survived by numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass Tuesday 7:00 PM at Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Church, 80th and Vance St. Arvada. Interment...

Jun 20, 2008

Preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Ann Azzaro, and grand- mother, Olive May McNickle. Sur- vived by her husband, Anthony; daughter, April Marie Roush; father, David L. Roush; siblings, David A. Roush, Heather Anderson, Shane Plucinski, and Shawn Plucinski; and her dearest friend and partner, Becky Georgiades. A Celebration of Renee's life will be held on Sunday at 12:00...

Jun 19, 2008

Abelino ""Abe"" Gutierrez, 88, died on June 19, 2008. He is survived by his children: Stephen Paul Gutierrez and his wife Michelle; Michael Eugene Gutierrez and his wife Karla; Carol Jean Ritter and her husband Jerry; and Shirley Ann Valdez and her husband Lloyd. His grandchildren are Joseph Valdez, Renae Padilla, Ashley Ritter, Christopher Gutierrez, Mannie Gutierrez, and David Gutierrez....

Jun 19, 2008

William H. Mullen Jr., 77 of Lakewood; Husband of Ann Mullen; Father of Deborah Kocol, Michael Mullen and Greg (Ellen) Mullen, Brother of Mary Torpey; Grandfather of Chris Sullivan, Jeff and Doug Kocol, Aline, William and Jerry Mullen. Celebration of Life, Tuesday, 1PM - 3PM at The Hudson Gardens, 2888 West Maplewood Avenue. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions suggested...

Jun 19, 2008

FELIX, JAMES ""Felix the Cat"" James D. Felix of Brighton. Husband of Mari. Father of Donald, Ronald, Lonnie Felix, and Connie (Charlie) Humme. Grandfather of Madelyn, Jacob, and Lorraine. Preceded in death by Grandson James. Cremation, No Services.

Jun 19, 2008

Nancy M. Heil, 75, former Mayor of Westminster; Preceded in death by her husband Dr. Jacob Heil; Mother of Dr. Brian (Tammy) Heil, Karen (Gary) Miller, Marnie Heil and Sarah Heil; Grandmother of Lauren and Christian Heil, Eden, Elias, Emmet and Ezekiel Miller; Sister of Carl Nielsen, Mary Smith and the late Karen Curry; Funeral Mass Saturday, 11AM, St. Mark...

Jun 19, 2008

Virginia D. Twidwell passed away on June 19, 2008. Virginia now joins her beloved husband of 58 years, Joseph E. Twidwell, M.D.. She is survived by her son, Joe, Jr., his wife Diana of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota and their three children, Jeremy and wife Elly, Jon and wife Jaclyn, and Jennifer; her daughter, Judy Pogge, her husband Jack, of...

Jun 19, 2008

Nov. 2, 1913 – June 19, 2008. Survived by his wife, Mary; daughters Doree and Georgia (Vern), sons Van (Marly), Alex and Jim (Peggy), four grandchildren and one great-grandson, and preceded by daughter Trish Speros. Also survived by his brother James and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Monday 7 PM, St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 5555 S. Yosemite St.,...

Jun 19, 2008

Daniel R. ""Sonny"" Baca, 41, of Denver. Preceded in death by his mother, Joan L. Esquibel. Son of George ""Geno"" Baca. Father of Matthew, Allyssa, & Daniel. Brother of Linda (Rich) & Darline (Alonzo). Also survived by numerous other relatives & friends. Visitation, Tues- day 12:00-3:00PM, Vigil Service 3:00PM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth. Donations...

Jun 18, 2008

Survived by husband Josef; son Mathias (Maria) Bittler; three grand- children; one nephew; and six great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Monday at 11:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Crown Hill Cemetery.

Jun 17, 2008

John Krauter. Visitation Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth. Funeral Service, Monday, 1:00 PM, Arapahoe Road Baptist Church, 780 E. Arapahoe Rd. Burial, Crown Hill Cemetery.