Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Anna A. Castellano
Aug 3, 2009
Anna Castellano, 96, of Aurora. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Vincent. Mother of John (Mary Anne) Castellano and Benedict (Barbara) Castellano. She will also be greatly missed by 7 Grandchildren and her 5 Great Grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, 6PM - 8PM, followed by the Rosary at 8PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado...
Dorothy Elizabeth Stasko
Aug 3, 2009
Dorothy E. Stasko, 100, of Denver, passed away August 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Elizabeth Schultz, her sister, Margaret Knight, her son, Thomas Stasko. She is survived by three grand- children, Peter Stasko, Michael Stasko, and Lisa Gaskin; three great-grandchildren, Kristina Stasko, Jennifer Gaskin, and Ashley Gaskin. Also survived by her adopted family,...
Wendell A. Reese
Aug 2, 2009
Wendell A. Reese, 88, passed August 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Nina. Wendell is survived by his two children, Doug and Nina. Wendell served proudly in the United States Army, during WWII, and was discharged a Major of the 117th Infantry. He earned a Purple Heart. Mr. Reese will be laid to rest with his...
Haruko Sabell
Aug 2, 2009
Haruko ""Sunny"" Sabell, 76, passed away suddenly August 2, 2009, in Denver, Colorado. She was born April 22, 1933 in Fort Lupton, Colorado, a daughter of Taneji Sunata and Tsuruye Komatsubara Sunata. She married Anthony Sabell Jr. He preceded her in death in 1998. Sunny is survived by her loving children, Vincent Chris (Jennifer) Sabell; Gregory T. Sabell; and Thomas...
Helen Brancucci Pughes
Aug 2, 2009
Born January 21, 1923, to Pasquale and Rosina (Sanza) Brancucci in Denver, Colorado's ""Little Italy"", Helen lived her entire life in North Denver. Rosina died when Helen was quite young. Pasquale, with a good deal of help from his two oldest daughters, extended family, and friends, raised six daughters and a son. All seven (Carm, Angie, Mary, Helen, Josephine, Della,...
John Gillespie Drew
Aug 2, 2009
February 13, 1942 - August 2, 2009. John was born in Junction City, Oregon, a descendent of Colorado and Oregon pioneers. He graduated Stanford University in 1964 and served in the United States Navy as an Intelligence Officer. John is survived by his wife of 11 years, Cynthia (Gardell) Wall Drew; daughters, Paula Mathews, California and Kara Lundsdatter, The Netherlands;...
Gary Steven Harrison
Aug 2, 2009
Gary Steven Harrison, 47, born April 28, 1962. Survived by his wife, Lanae; stepdaughter, Fara;parents, William and Irene Harrison; brothers, Bill and Jeff Harrison; sister-in-laws, Suzanne and Christina; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service, Friday, 4pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Edna Lee Kretzinger
Aug 2, 2009
Edna is survived by her husband Frank; daughter Linda (Don) Palmer; grandchildren Stacey (Tom) Smith, Krista (Trent) Johnson, Adam Palmer; and great grandchildren Landon, Clayton, and Breckyn. Edna Kretzinger was born in Kansas City, MO, on February 8th, 1925. She grew up as an only daughter to Charles and Bessie Kretzinger. Edna was married to Frank Kretzinger on October 2,...
Frederick William Korfhage, Jr.
Aug 2, 2009
Frederick W. Korfhage, Jr., 81, passed away August 2, 2009. Private services will be held. Fred was the husband of Elizabeth May Korfhage for 56 years; the father of Karen Campbell; Frederick William ""Rick"" (Sherrie) Korfhage, III; Deborah (Greg) Layton and Linda (Ken) Stiles; the grandfather of Jenna (Matthew) Mejeur, Nicolaus Korfhage, Rachel Stiles, Roxane Stiles and Nathen Stiles; and...
Bethel Wasserburger
Aug 2, 2009
Wasserburger, Bethel ""Betty"" Bethel ""Betty"" Wasserburger, 92, formerly of Loveland, passed away peacefully August 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester. She is survived by three sons, Richard, James, & David; five grandchildren & two great-grandchildren; one sister, FloyDeen Leetch. Memorial Mass will be said 10:30 AM, Friday, Mullen Home Chapel, 3629 W. 29th Ave. Memorials...
Orland Morin
Aug 2, 2009
Pete Morin of Denver, preceded in death by wife Mary. Father of Bob (Pixie), George (Liz), Tom (Liz), Jim (Chris) & Jerry Morin, Patty (Steve) Roth & Lynette (Rick) Gregg, also survived by 15 grandchildren & 1 great grandson. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:30AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3141 W. 96th, Westminster. Interment, Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Visitation from 4:00...
Brent C. Webber
Jul 31, 2009
Brent, age 49, began blazing the trails of Heaven on July 31, 2009. Awesome husband, dad, son, brother, and friend. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 19 years, Cara; daughters Brittney, 17, and Carli, 13, of Lone Tree; parents Donald Webber of Hemet, CA and Marcia Webber of San Diego, CA; sisters Brenda Weber and Bonnie Marder...
Robert Ray Valdez, Jr.
Jul 31, 2009
Robert Ray Valdez, Jr. 53 of Denver. Preceded in death by his father Robert Ray Valdez. Son of Evelyn Valdez; Father of Robert Ray Valdez, III, Dominique Friend and Rosanne Romero; Brother of Mark (Deborah), Steve and Kirk Valdez; Grandfather of Sienna and Daniel Valdez; Uncle of Henry Ramirez, Angela and Vanessa Valdez; Funeral Service Thursday 4PM, Horan & McConaty...
Earl Fernandez
Jul 31, 2009
Earl Fernandez, 74, of Denver passed away July 31, 2009 after a long battle with kidney disease. Earl was born and raised in West Denver before settling in unincorporated Adams County. He attended Denver's North High School for one year before having to quit to help support his family. Afterwards, he forged a 30 year career in the trucking industry...
Gerald A Lawless
Jul 31, 2009
Gerald ""Al"" Lawless of Denver, husband of Pat Lawless, father of Jim, Steve, Carrie, Dan, Tom & David Lawless, Rose Crimmins & Betsy Moran, brother of Don Lawless and Eileen Heimerl, also survived by 13 grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 5:30PM, Rosary 7PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St. Thornton. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30AM at Spirit of Christ Catholic...
Eleanor Simington
Jul 30, 2009
Eleanor Cooke Simington passed away July 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Patrick. Survived by son Tom (Kelli), Lauri (Dennis) Echer, Donna Simington, sister Jackie Adcock, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Rosary , Wednesday, 7PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:30 AM, August 6th, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S....
Sue Getzy
Jul 30, 2009
Sue Getzy, 89, of Denver died July 30, 2009. She is survived by her grandsons, Michael Yost and his wife Crystal, and Gary Yost and his wife Vanessa; greatgrandchildren, Skyelar, Aubrey and Sabryna Yost; sister, Lucille Fiorella; and numerous nieces and nephews. Please share your memories of Sue and condolences with her family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" tab.
Rose Marie Wright
Jul 29, 2009
Rose, 61, passed away July 29, 2009. She is survived by her brother Bill Korhonen of Rock Springs, WY; nieces Janel (Kevin) Goff of Casper, WY and Angela Fleming of Denver, CO; and nephew Michael (Stacey) Korhonen of Aurora, CO. Visitation Sunday, August 2, 5-7 pm concluding with a Recitation of the Rosary at 7 pm, both at Horan &...
Mary Priscilla Kelley
Jul 29, 2009
M. Priscilla (Marquez) Kelley, 88, of Denver was born March 2, 1921 and passed away July 29, 2009. Preceded in death by her daughter, Dolores (David) Ruybal. Survived by her children Janice, Wayne, Howard, and Patricia (David) Sierra; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Please share your memories of Priscilla and condolences with her family by selecting...
LeRoy Compton
Jul 29, 2009
LeRoy Compton, 76, of Thornton, died July 29, 2009. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Violet Mae; proud father of Katie (Jim) Carpenter, Tim (Gala) Compton, and Lee Compton; grandfather of 7; and great-grandfather of 11. Memorial Service, Monday, 11am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel in Thornton at 9998 Grant Street. Memorial contributions may be made in...
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