Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Janet M. Velazquez
Feb 27, 2008
Janet M. Velazquez, 88, of Denver, died February 27, 2008. She was a nursing educator at St. Joseph, at C.U., and at the Community College of Denver. She loved travel, the theatre, and Colorado athletics. Preceded in death by her husband, Jose ""Joe"". Survived by one son, Jose (Marcia Malone) Velazquez; grandchildren Maria Elena & Christopher. Visitation 4:00 to 8:00...
Mildred Belle Fage
Feb 25, 2008
Mildred Belle Fage, 71, passed away February 25, 2008, in Aurora, Colorado. She was born December 3, 1936, in Englewood, Colorado, to Andrew and Elenor Sawyer Batt. Mildred was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert F. Fage Jr. She is survived by her children: Robert and Karen Fage; Kevin and Vurgie Fage; Dewight Fage and Karie Weidaman; Kie...

Gary Lynn Spires
Feb 24, 2008
Gary Lynn Spires, 53, passed away February 24, 2008. Survived by his children Michelle and Alan. Funeral Service, Thursday, 10:30 am, Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. (at Parker Rd.). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the The Denver Zoo for a memorial bench.

Douglas John Schilz
Feb 23, 2008
Douglas J Schilz, 59, of Denver, passed away after a long battle with Cancer on February 23, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Linda, sons Anthony of Nampa, ID and John (wife LeChelle) of Denver, CO, granddaughters Courtney ""CeCe"", Kayla, Ashley and grandson Andrew, mother Florence (Larson) of Sidney, NE, sister Connie (Yant) of Casper, WY, brother Duane of...
Richard Dana Wall
Feb 23, 2008
Richard Dana ""Rick"" Wall passed into eternal life on Feb. 23, 2008 at the age of 44. He is survived by his parents, William G. and Patricia Ann Wall, Centennial; Three Brothers: John P. (Cherrilyn), Loveland. William Winston (Angela), Centennial. David C. (Amy), Littleton; Three Sisters: Suzanne M. Juarez (Greg), Aurora; Dianna L. Serio (Joseph), Irvine, CA., and Helen E....
Dorothy Parker Luyendyk
Feb 23, 2008
Daughter Of The late George and Matilda Parker; wife of William Arthur Luyendyk; mother of Roberta Angenette (Philip) Trine, Robert Parker (Jean) Luyendyk and Charles William Luyendyk; sister of Roberta Helen Gouchoe; Grandmother of Kristen Angenette (Scott) Shacklett, Jennifer Hartman (Bryan) Hall, James Parker (Elizabeth) Luyendyk, Karen Lynne Luyendyk, Carl William Luyendyk and Erin Elizabeth Luyendyk; Great~grandmother of Mackenzie Grace...
Mary Lou Munroe McCaw
Feb 23, 2008
Born on November 18, 1927 to John Anthony and Lutie Schwarz, Mary Lou grew up in North Denver attending St. Catherine's Catholic Grade School. She then graduated with honors from Cathedral Catholic High School in 1945 and from the University of Denver with a degree in education in 1948. Mary Lou married Robert E. Munroe at Holy Ghost Catholic Church...

Ryan Ford
Feb 21, 2008
Ryan Jeffrey Ford, 24 of Littleton; February 22, 1983 to February 20, 2008; survived by his wife, Courtney, son, Griffin(4 months), parents, Rick & Cindy Ford; brothers & sisters, Brandon (Natalie), Emily, Kenny, Derek, Carrie, & Lindsie; mother and father-in-law, Gary & Jennifer Harrop, also survived by numerous other family and friends; Visitation, Thursday, Feb, 28th 6-8 PM, Funeral Serves,...

Marlene A. Katich
Feb 21, 2008
Marlene Katich, 72, of Lakewood. Wife of Joe. Mother of Julie (Rex) Nowasell. Grandmother of Angela & Amanda. Memorial Service Monday, 2:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard. Memorials to The Lupus Foundation of Colorado, 6795 East Tennessee Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80224.

Mathieu Joseph Coellen
Feb 20, 2008
Survived by wife Elizabeth; children Bob, Josie (Chuck) Keller, Carol (Tom) Welter; nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by sons Michael & Donald. Rosary Sunday, 7:00 PM, All Saints Catholic Church, 2559 S. Federal. Memorial Mass Monday, 10:30 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth.

Frank N. Bales
Feb 19, 2008
Frank N. Bales, 77, of Denver, died February 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Carole; children Frank, Jr., Allen, Scott, Renee, & Laura; 9 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by two children JoKay Schmidt & John Bales. Memorial Service 10:30 AM Monday, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Inurnment at Ft. Logan National...
Kenneth N. Bredesen
Feb 19, 2008
Kenneth N. Bredesen, M.D., 78, of Centennial, died on February 19, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Janet. They were both from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sons Scott of Greenwood Village and Tom of Centennial, daughters Laura of Aurora and Judy of Colorado Springs, grandson Brian of Highlands Ranch, and wife Phyllis survive...

Thomas C. Barry
Feb 19, 2008
Survived by nephews Fred (Donna) Norris, Michael (Claudia) Norris, Patrick Norris; great-nephews & niece Amanda Norris, Sean Norris, Aaron Norris; great-great-niece Sara. Visitation Sunday, 2-4 PM, Rosary 4:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10:30 AM, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flower donations...

Eldon H. Campbell
Feb 19, 2008
To Our Beloved Father and Grandfather, We have many emotions flooding us now that you are no longer physically with us. Our hearts are deeply saddened, and the void that your passing has left seems unbearable at times. But when we dry our tears and take time to reflect, we realize that you are still with us â and always...

Richard P. Trast
Feb 18, 2008
Richard P. Trast was born in GooseLake, Iowa on October 9, 1929. He grew up in several locations in the US due to his dad's employment and then settled in Kansas City, Kansas and attended University of Kansas. Upon graduation he was commissioned a 2d Lt in the USAF Officers Training School. He served on active duty and then continued...

Richard Paul Trast
Feb 18, 2008
Richard P. Trast was born in Goose Lake, Iowa on October 9, 1929. He grew up in several locations in the US due to his dad's employment and then settled in Kansas City, Kansas and attended the University of Kansas. Upon graduation he was commissioned a 2d Lt. in the USAF Reserves flying the C-119 and C-124 until he attained...

Larry E. Gillespie
Feb 18, 2008
Larry E. Gillespie 73, survived by wife Pat; daughters Sheri, Kathi (Doug); four grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters; numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial Service Saturday, 10:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.

Roy A. Hughes
Feb 17, 2008
Roy A. Hughes Suvived by wife Judith; children Elsie & Alfred (Debra); grandchildren Christopher (Renee), Blake (Tyra), Tyson, Laura; great grandchildren Tyler & Mackenzie. Committal Tuesday, 02/26/08, 11:00 AM, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area A.

Jeanette Fourman
Feb 17, 2008
Jeanette ""Jean"" K. Fourman passed away on February 17, 2008. She is wife of the late Richard George Fourman and is survived by her children David Fourman of Mineral Bluff, Georgia and Jan Elizabeth Foruman; sisters Joan (Milford) Wencel, Judy (Paul) Blystone; brothers Bob (Nancy) and Kent (Silvinia) Dodson. A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Tuesday, February...

Rita Clare Bland
Feb 17, 2008
Rita died on February 17, 2008. She was a Registered Nurse for over 38 years, and was preceded in death by her first husband 2 LT Peter H. Ward and her second husband Bill Bland. She is survived by her son Peter (Pamela) Ward; grandson Sean (Tamara) Ward; granddaughter Kate (Jamie) Danner; great grandchildren Meagan and Ashley Ward, Madison, Jackson,...
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