Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jun 3, 2007

Salvatore "Sam" Taddonio, 84, passed away June 3, 2007, after an extended illness. Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. He is survived by his son Richard; daughter & son-in-law Sandra & Randall Madsen; granddaughters Cassandra & Kayla Madsen; sisters Clara Gaccetta & Loretta Johnson; numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation 10:00 to 8:00 Thursday, with the family present...

Jun 3, 2007

Susan was born on October 20, 1964, in Baltimore, MD to Jaime and Beverly Turdera. SHe lived in Maryland until age 14, and in 1979 along with her parents and sister moved to Madrid, Spain. She attended the American School of Madrid, and graduated with honors in 1982. She returned to the United States to attend Virginia Polytechnic and State...

Jun 3, 2007

Beloved son of Ron & Kathleen Hovland; brother to Byron (Jennifer), Claire (Dan Chamblee); grandson of Mabelle Meadows; uncle of Aiden & Annalyse, went home to God June 3, 2007. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins. Tim was a 2005 graduate of South High, and was currently a student at CCD studying graphic arts. Tim is a proud...

Jun 3, 2007

Gertrude I. Crona, passed away tragically on June 2, 2007 as a result of injuries suffered in a hit and run auto collision. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Spencer Crona; Mother of Spencer (Dana Mumey) Crona; sister of Garnett Aurich of SLC, UT., aunt to many dear nieces and nephews. Visitation, Wednesday, 4-7:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 11150...

Jun 2, 2007

John, known as "Gaumey" age 52, died on June 2, 2007. He is survived by his mother, Eliza; siblings Joaquinita, Pete (Rachel), Joaquin (Mary Jo), Ray; nephew Bryan (Krystyna); nieces Lisa and Rebecca Castro; grand-niece Charlotte. He is also survived by his life partner Bill Gutierez. Private services were held.

Jun 2, 2007

Dean Behrens, 46, of Westminster, CO, passed away June 2, 2007 in the Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO. following his battle with brain cancer. Dean was born July 23, 1960 in Le Mars, IA to Dewey and Pat (Goodrich) Behrens. He was a 1978 graduate of the Meriden-Cleghorn High School in Cleghorn, IA. He received a degree in...

Jun 1, 2007

May 31, 2007

Mary A. Diller, 83, passed away May 31, 2007.Survived by her children, Larry, John, Brigid, Dan, Lorean and Rita. Visitation, Thursday, 4-7:00PM, Rosary at 7:00 both at Horan & McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave (at Parker Rd); Funeral Mass, Friday, 10:00 AM, St. Therese Catholic Church, 1243 Kingston, Aurora.

May 30, 2007

James Antink, born January 20, 1920 and died May 30, 2007, grew up in Chicago. He attended the University of New Mexico where he met his beloved wife, Josephine Granito Antink and later graduated from the University of Omaha. He joined the Marine Corps as an enlisted man before WWII broke out. He fought as an infantryman in numerous WWII...

May 30, 2007

Captain Roy E. Williams died in Denver Memorial Day, May 30, 2007. He was 84. His life was devoted to his Navy, his church and his family. Roy enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942. He graduated from the University of Rochester in 1947 with a degree in Business Administration and Economics and continued on active duty serving in World...

May 28, 2007

Ellen Dorothy Busch, 53, passed away May 28, 2007. Survived by husband, Robert Joseph Busch and daughter, Jennifer Ellen Busch of Parker, CO. Also survived by her sisters; Coreen Lee Sloan of Cheektowaga, NY and Colleen (Douglas) Sloan Frank of Amherst, NY; nephew, Alexander Frank and niece, Elisabeth Frank of Amherst, NY. Preceded in death by her father, Leon Francis...

May 28, 2007

Ellen Mayer, 86, of Littleton. Wife of John. Mother of Peggy Grant, Eric, Jeff, Karl, Mary Dyer, Melissa Haskins. Grandmother of 9. Great Grandmother of 1. Funeral Mass Friday, 1:30 pm., St Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. Memorials to Catholic Charities, 1445 Emporia Street, Aurora, Colorado 80010.

May 27, 2007

James J. Kelly, 77, of Westminster, died May 27, 2007. He is survived by his children, Kathleen Sexton and Michael Kelly and Timothy Kelly; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother; and three sisters. Memorial Mass Saturday, 1:30pm, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 7595 Federal Blvd.

May 27, 2007

Donald Dean Raynolds was born in Denver, Colorado to Pete and Christine Reynolds. He was the third son of seven children born to this union. Maybe you remember him fondly as "Dino", "Donnie", "Duck" "Uncle D" or "Papa Bear". Or maybe you remember one of his favorite foods; pickles, sunflower seeds, burritos, cake or ice cream or any flavor.He was...

May 26, 2007

Christopher J. Omey OMEY, CHRISTOPHER J. 45, passed away May 26, 2007. He is survived by his mother, Carol Bradley; sister Rose (Bill) Nolan; niece Savannah; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Sunday 2-5PM at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Funeral Mass Monday, 10:00AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn....

May 25, 2007

Amelia E. Laurienti Amelia E. Laurienti of Welby. Mother of Lorraine (Duane) Petersen, Patricia Hammer, Patrick (Mary) Laurienti. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, and 31 greatgrandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband John, son Anthony, and son-in-law Ray Hammer. Visitation Tuesday, 2:00-7:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10:00 AM,...

May 25, 2007

Millard Frank 'Wes' Westfall Millard was born on June 21, 1920 in American Falls, Idaho, the first child of Frank L. and Stephanie J. 'Fanny' (Verbick) Westfall. Frank and Fanny also had two other children, Herbert C. Westfall and H. Kenneth Westfall. The boys were raised on the family farm near Aberdeen, Idaho where they grew potatoes and sugar beets....

May 25, 2007

Daniel J. Perea, 66, passed away May 25, 2007. Survived by wife and best friend of 43 years, Joann Perea; his children, Sheri (Alvaro) Duran, Rachel (Andrew) Felder, & Daniel Perea, Jr. (Danielle); grandchildren, Raymond, Angela, Kiara, Brittany Dominisha, Trey, Aaren, Danielle, & Justin; Five great~grandchildren, Ariella, Raelynn, Brandon, Noel and Rihanna; Three brothers, Benji, Joe and David; Three sisters,...

May 25, 2007

James S. Day 53 of Denver, CO was born March 1, 1954 in Waynesburg, PA. He passed away May 25, 2007. James is survived by his wife Theresa; his daughter, Tiffany Montoya; his granddaughter Alana Montoya-Irvin; his mother, Carolyn Day; his brothers, David, George, & William Day; his father and mother-in-law, Sylviester and Fannie Taylor; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sylvester Taylor,...

May 24, 2007

Mother of Laurie (Chuck)Myers and Ronald (Kathy)Hancock; daughter of Laura McDaniel; sister of Burtch Crosby; grandmother of Steven, Nicole & Cody. A Memorial Fund is being established at 1st Bank of Aurora.