Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Josephine Romero
Apr 4, 2008
Josephine E. Romero, 86, of Trinidad, CO., passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008. She is survived by her husband, John B., 7 children, 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 10 from 11AM to 12PM at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, 80227. A Rosary will follow at 12PM in the...
Beverly Ann Westhoff
Apr 4, 2008
Beverly, 74, died peacefully on April 4, 2008 in Bradenton, FL. Beloved mother of Bradley (Darlene) of Aurora, CO, Barry (Cheryl) of Englewood, CO and Blake (Julie) of Louisville, CO; and loving grandmother of Shannon, Daniel, Andrea, Melissa, Jessica, Sarah, Valerie. Funeral Service Wednesday, May 28, 10 am at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 13120 E. Kentucky Ave., Aurora. In...
Noel Clinton Burke
Apr 3, 2008
Noel Clinton Burke, 85, passed away April 3, 2008, in Denver, Colorado. He was born on August 15, 1922, in Lovell, Wyoming to Rufus and Ella Cora Hoffman Burke, the second of five children. He was named All State Basketball Champion while attending Lovell High School. After High School he served 3 ½ years in the U.S. Navy during World...

Nancy Gray Kool
Apr 3, 2008
Survived by husband Russell Kool; mother Barbara W. Hetherington; children Emily Gray Barry (Daniel), Matthew (Stephanie) Gray, Kathleen (Neal) Mendel; grandchildren Kiara, Daniel, Isabelle Barry; Colette Mendel. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth V. Gray; father Russell E. Hetherington. Memorial Service Thursday, 1:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. In lieu of flowers the family requests...

Joseph LaRocco
Apr 2, 2008
Survived by wife Florinda ""Dolly,"" daughters Stephanie, Jamie (Joe) Kordziel, grandchildren Shannon, Steven, Scott, great grandchild Alex, brother Dominic (Rebecca), sisters in-law Pearl Madron, Della Dire, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo St. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to National M.S. Society, P.O....

Julie Hartman
Apr 1, 2008
Julie Hartman of Thornton, passed away April 1. She is survived by her husband, Ben; her children Tom, John, and Jim Novatny; Gary Hartman, and Janel Seymour. Sister of Jane Bowkay and Betty Dietrich. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held Monday, April 7 at 11AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant...
Jeffry A. Block
Apr 1, 2008
Jeff Block of Thornton. Husband of Jackie Block. Father of Jessica Block and Jeffry Block. Preceded in death by son, Jack Williamson. Son of Arnold and Diane Block. Brother of Bonnie (Mike) Pinkerton and Stephanie (David) Thiele. Also survived by numerous other relatives. Funeral Service, Friday, 10:00AM at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Interment at Elmwood...
Bernard M. Murray
Apr 1, 2008
Beloved husband, father and grandfather he joins his wife of 50 years, Betty Murray who preceeded him in death November, 2004. He will be dearly missed by son Bernie Jr. (Diana), daughter JoAnn (Glen) Banks, son Andy (Donna) and daughter Suzanne (Daren) Sterling, along with grandchildren Brian, Sean, Ashley, Tom, Matt, Kyle, Trisha, Brittany and Tessa. Bernie served his country...

Evelyn Grace Peck Bartee
Mar 31, 2008
Evelyn Grace Peck Bartee, passed away recently in Englewood at age 86. She was retired from teaching elementary school in the Adams County District, and is survived by her sons, Brian P. Bartee and Roy M. Bartee, II, MD. There will be a private family service. Please make any memorials to the charity of your choice.
Dorothy Jane Irving
Mar 30, 2008
Dorothy Wilson Irving, 82, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2008 in Houston, TX. She was born January 14, 1926 in Salt Lake City, UT to parents Laver A. Wilson and Myrtle O. Wilson. She is preceded in death by her parents and her loving Husband, James W, Irving, Jr. and her sister, Darlene Gardner of San Jose, CA. She...
Lois Ann Hans
Mar 30, 2008
77, born April 20, 1930 and passed away March 30, 2008. Lois was a long time Cherry Creek resident, retired fashion model and mother. Survived by son, Michael; brother, Tom J. Collins; Sister-in-law, Carol Collins. Preceded in death by brother, Dan M. Collins(Race Car Driver/Instructor) in 2004. Graveside service 2:00 PM Monday, April 7, 2008, Spring Valley Cemetery. Directions to...
Terri H. Ness
Mar 30, 2008
Terri Ness, 58, of Highlands Ranch. Mother of Matthew (Molly) Ness and Rebecca (Waheed) Choudhry; grandmother of Ava Marie and Ella Rae Choudhry; and sister of Connie J. (Rodger) Calder, David R. (Valerie) Holbrook, and D. Shane (Shauna) Holbrook. Terri was preceded in death by her husband, Val H. Ness. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at...
Carol A. Madsen
Mar 29, 2008
Carol A. Madsen was born on September 12, 1929 and past away on March 29th, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Galluzzo of Denver, CO; grandson Vince Pagano, esq. of Chicago, IL; grandson Nic Pagano and wife Bess of Denver, CO; niece Nancy Keeler, RN, of Houston, TX; and great grandson Lawson of Denver, CO. Born in Elizabeth,...

Marilyn E. Cumberland
Mar 28, 2008
Marilyn, age 76, was a long time school teacher in the Rawlins, Wyoming Public School System. She is survived by her son Robert (Christine) Cumberland; siblings Nancy Hughes and Ralph (Ramona) Koontz; five grandchildren and seven great - grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant...

Col. Robert Joseph Coursey
Mar 28, 2008
Denver native Robert J. Coursey, a veteran of three wars, a family man and a fly fisherman, died March 28 at a Denver hospital after a short illness. He was 86. Born and raised in North Denver, he fell in love with flying as a young boy watching planes soar overhead. After graduating from Regis High School, he was studying...

Henry Michael Wilmot
Mar 28, 2008
9/10/29- 3/28/08. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather left us on March 28th, 2008. Preceded in death by son, Rod. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Dixie, son David, daughters, Cynthia, Linda (Rick) & Sherri, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren.

James Damian Elges
Mar 27, 2008
James Elges of Littleton. Husband of Rhonda. Father of Clinton James ""CJ"", Justin, Caitlin. Son of Sandra & Clinton Elges. Brother of Kathleen Elges-Kelly, Michael Elges, Matthew Elges, Christina Sisco, Eric Elges, Hildie Smart. Son in Law of Joan Mahaney. Brother in Law of Kevin Mahaney. Nephew of Hildegard Elges, Gerhard (Marie) Elges. Visitation Wednesday, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm...
Elizabeth Andrea Miles
Mar 27, 2008
ELIZABETH ANDREA MILES TEACHER BORN OCTOBER 2, 1937 AND PASSED AWAY MARCH 27, 2008 AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH MS. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HUSBAND JOHN G MILES, SISTERS MARGARET JANE CARPENTER OF SAN FELIPE, MEXICO, NANCY LOU BLAIR, DENVER, COLORADO AND BROTHERS PAUL E WILLIAMS OF SARATOGA, CA. AND JOHN H WILLIAMS OF KAILUA, HI. SHE IS ALSO, SURVIVED...
William J. Hackethal
Mar 26, 2008
William J. ""Bill"" Hackethal, 64 of Wheat Ridge; Husband of Helen Hackethal; Father of William J. ""Bill"" Hackethal, Jr., Robert Hackethal and his wife Jackie, Anne Circosta and her husband Matthew, Amy Hernandez and her husband Zeny and David M. Hackethal and his wife Josephine; Brother of Marilyn Campen and her husband Buck and Clement Hackethal and his wife Francile;...
Ronald Dean Beckner
Mar 26, 2008
61, passed away March 26, 2008. Beloved husband of Kathy, father of Ronald (Robbi) Beckner, Sheila Nelson, Melissa (Tommy) Patton, Linda (Greg) Tautz, and Marni Sayhouse; grandfather of 15; and brother of Karen Rogers. Memorial Service, Saturday, 2:00 pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. (at Parker Rd.).
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