Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

May 1, 2008

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May 1, 2008

Preceded in death by husband Vernon. Survived by children Jerry (Rita) Nokes, Cheryl (Terry) Schlenker, Vernon Jr. (Dianne) Nokes; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother Ervin (Wandyne) Bamesburger. Memorial Service Friday, May 9, 10:30 AM, Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Pkwy.

Apr 30, 2008

Lois M. Smith Mother, Nurse, Educator Lois went to her eternal reward on April 30, 2008. The sun was blotted out and the stars have fallen for her family and friends with her passing. She was born on August 15, 1938 in Braddock, PA, the daughter of Francis and Catherine (Frank) Vincunas. She was a graduate of Divine Providence Academy...

Apr 30, 2008

Douglas, beloved husband of Audrey Johnson, of Castle Rock, Colorado, for 33 years; father of Deborah Lee Heilmer (Matthew) of Minneapolis, Minnesota; brother of Diane Marie Williams of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Barbara Johnson, and his sister, Laurie Johnson. Doug will be remembered for his great sense of humor, entertainment value, charming personality, love...

Apr 29, 2008

Floyd Junior Samuel Born in Denver, CO July 23, 1941 Died at Saint Luke's Presbyterian April 29, 2008 Memorial Service & Reception Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 at 4:00 PM At Horan & McConaty 3101 South Wadsworth Blvd (north of Hampden Ave. on Wadsworth, west side) Casual Dress is Suggested Floyd learned he had cancer March 2007. He fought the cancer...

Apr 29, 2008

John T. Hanrahan, 84, of Aurora, died April 29, 2008. He retired from the Public Service Co. His wife, Dorothy, survives him along with many nieces, nephews, and other family members. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 9:30am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Entombment, Mt. Olivet.

Apr 29, 2008

Steven J. ""Fever"" Yerke, 57 of Thornton died on April 29, 2008. Husband of Jeanne Voss. Father of Steven J. Yerke, Jr., Christina M. Yerke, Jason Yerke, Jennifer (Mikey) Voss-Parris, Jacob (Misook) Voss and Jessica (Davey) Lawson. Brother of Deborah (Dave) Wilson and Rick (Deb) Yerke. Grandfather of Teylor, Alyssa, Alexiss, Lexe, Tristin, Kassee, and Cole. Uncle of Cory, Brianna...

Apr 29, 2008

Jay Pershing, 67, of Aurora, went home to be with the Lord April 29, 2008. Survived by his wife Kathy; children Cheryl (Gary) Cassily of Northglenn and James Pershing of Aurora; grandchildren Amber, Thomas, Tristan, Cameron and Tanner; mother Sara Pershing; and brother Ron Pershing. Visitation Friday, May 2, 6-8 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth...

Apr 28, 2008

Helen M. Judish of Denver, Mother of John ""Dave"", Shirley Jenkins, Linda (Doug) Berkey & Carol Mullins, also survived by 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Rosary 7:00PM Thursday at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Funeral Mass Friday 10:00AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3141 W. 96th Ave., Westminster. Entombment at Mt....

Apr 28, 2008

Joel E. Vigil of Thornton, husband of Julie Vigil, father of Sabrina, son of Martin & the late Louise Kniephof, brother of Christine (Jeremy) Ogzewalla, Michael Kniephof. Funeral service Friday 10:00 AM at Summit Grove LDS Church, 3501 Summit Grove Parkway. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assc., 2480 W. 26th Ave., Denver, 80211 or...

Apr 27, 2008

Stephanie C. Martinez, 45, of Littleton. Wife of Michael A. Martinez, Sister of Julia Carlson Stuart Carlson. Step Daughter of Larry Lund. Neice of Bob & Gretchen Carlson. Numeous Neices. Visitation Friday, May 2, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth. Memorial Service Rockland Community Church 17 S. Mt Vernon Country Club Road, Friday,...

Apr 27, 2008

Apr 27, 2008

Beloved husband of Peggy; dedicated father of Sam (Mickey), Zach (Jennifer) & Judge (Sarah); grandfather of Samantha & Quinn. Rosary Thursday, 7:30 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Mass Friday, 10:00 AM, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2375 E. Arizona Ave.

Apr 26, 2008

Sarah ""Sally"" Dey Sally was born April 18, 1934 to Hugh and Fern Dey of Fort Collins, Colorado. She was a proud Fort Collins High School Lambkin and Colorado State University Ram. Sally earned her Master's Degree at CSU and spent her professional life as an educator and administrator at Red Rocks Community College. She is remembered by her former...

Apr 25, 2008

NELSON, RUTH L. Ruth L. Nelson, 90, of Denver passed away with her family at her side. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Nelson. She is survived by her children, Paula Nelson-Marten, Ted Nelson, Pamela (Howard) Tsuchiya, Holly Wicklund, and Tammy Dixon, and six grandchildren. Visitation to be held Thursday, May 1, from 5-7 at Horan & McConaty,...

Apr 25, 2008

Patricia Jeanette Sharp, of Littleton, died April 25, 2008, after a brief illness. Born August 27, 1921 in New York City, the only child of Lucia Dimick Dean, Patricia grew up in Indianapolis, IN, and lived most of her adult life in North Webster and Warsaw, IN. In 1998, she moved to Littleton to be closer to her family. She...

Apr 25, 2008

Michael John Sanchez, of Denver. Husband of Rena Sanchez; son of Roger & Georgene Sanchez; father of Gina (Juan), Gerald, Gino, and Heather; grandfather of Isaac, Mimi, Elena, Mario, Lita, and Brittney; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and family. Rosary Thursday 7 p.m., Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m., both at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1852 West 52nd. Avenue,...

Apr 23, 2008

Son of Asa O. Merrick and Ethel Campbell Merrick; Brother of Marie Ethel Campbell Schaffer, Step-Brother of George Wesley Harker; Uncle to Freddie (Allison) Schaffer, Vivian M. Harker, George E. Harker, Janice L. Adams and Joyce I. Saitta; Brother-in-law to Edna L. Harker, Frances Allen and Winifred Gies. Preceded in death by his wife Grace Merrick; brother, George w. Harker;...

Apr 23, 2008

Joseph E. Twidwell, M.D. passed away on April 23, 2008. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Virginia. He is also survived by his son, Joe, Jr., his wife Diana of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota and their three children, Jeremy, Jon and Jennifer; his daughter, Judy Pogge, her husband Jack, of Greenwood Village, Colorado and their three...

Apr 23, 2008

Chris Robinson was born February 23, 1987, in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Regis Jesuit High School in 2005 with highest honors. At the University of Colorado in Boulder, Chris studied molecular biology. Due to his outstanding g.p.a. and charismatic personality, Chris was employed at the University as a chemistry lab assistant, tutoring the recitation classes for Chemistry 2. Chris...