Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Clifford Harold Blatchley
Oct 3, 2007
Clifford H. Blatchley, Jr., beloved father and husband, died Wednesday morning, October 3, 2007 at the Denver Hospice facility in Aurora after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home at the Eastern Star Assisted Living facility in Denver; three children, Chuck and his wife Sherry of Pittsburg, KS, David and his wife Kathy of...

Charles F. Valdez
Oct 3, 2007
VALDEZ, CHARLES F. Of Lakewood, passed away Oct. 3, 2007. Charles was born on June 16, 1935 in Salida, CO. Charles is survived by wife Sadie; brother Sam (Mary) Valdez; daughters Cindy (Gary) and Linda (Steve); sons Wayne and Bil (Janelle); grandchildren Christi, Carl, Amber, Gary, Angie and Cameron. Charlie is re-united with parents Carlos and Clorinda Valdez and sister...

Michael Dennis Abromeit
Oct 3, 2007
Michael D. Abromeit, 48, of Denver. Brother of Margii (Eric) Nakayama, Lawrence (Marilyn) Abromeit, Pat Abromeit, and Francie Chavez. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Abromeit, and his brothers, James and Berni Abromeit. Memorial Rosary Tuesday 4PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorial...
Doris M. Beal
Oct 2, 2007
Doris M. Beal, 74, passed away October 2, 2007. Doris graduated in 1951 from Joliet High School in Montana. She served in the US Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, NC and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point from 1952 to 1955, attaining the rank of corporal. She is survived by her daughter, Cyndy(Ron Hendrickson); sisters Kathy (Charles) Heniken, Agnes (Arlen)...

Sam Gallegos
Oct 2, 2007
Lt. Commander, US Navy Ret. Prudenso "Sam" Gallegos, 83, of Denver and Ft. Lupton passed away on October 2, 2007. Survived by his wife Jane and seven children: Michael Sharon, Ellen, Patricia, Sam, John, Paula and Christopher. Grandfather of eight: Jennifer, Rebeca, Erica, Richard, Madeline, D.J., Jacqueline, and Devin. Great-grandfather of two: Elora and Jordan. Visitation, Friday 6:00 to 7:00...

Carol D. Grimes
Oct 1, 2007
Carol D. Grimes, 78, of Marco Island, FL, passed away unexpectedly October 1, 2007. He is survived by wife, Joan; his children Linda Grimes of Memphis, John and his wife Julie of Denver and Marsha Grimes and her children Auston and Michael Hoffman of Highlands Ranch; two brothers Homer (Barbara) and Merlin (Nelva); and many nieces and nephews. He was...

Rodney A Bernasek
Oct 1, 2007
Rodney A. Bernasek, 69 years old; a resident of Lakewood and retired geoligist died October 1, 2007. Rodney was a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a Master of Geology degree. He spent years working as a geologist in the Rocky Mountain region and enjoyed golf, fishing, rock hunting and trap shooting. Rodney is survived by his wife Jo...
Willie Vigil
Sep 30, 2007
Willie Vigil, 80, of Denver died September 30, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Florinda; children, Tony (Mela) Vigil, Karen Gygox, Eileen Alarid, Marcus Vigil, Joseph (Detri) Vigil; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters. His daughter, Nancy Vigil; two grandchildren; and three brothers preceded him in death. Visitation Wednesday, 6-7pm; Rosary, 7pm,...

Thao Thi Nguyen
Sep 29, 2007
Thao Thi Nguyen, 84, and a resident of Denver passed away Saturday, September 29, 2007. Mrs. Nguyen is a native of Vietnam. She is preceded in death by parents Thuan Nguyen and Diem Dang, and her husband Toan B. Lai. She is survived by four sons; Hiep Lai, Tai Lai, Tuan Lai and Hung Lai; one daughter, Nancy Lai, nine...
Timothy W. Treese
Sep 29, 2007
54, went home to be with the Lord September 29, 2007. Memorial Service Friday, October 5, 10:00 am at Eastern Hills Community Church, 19697 East Smoky Hill Road, Centennial.

Leo Becker
Sep 27, 2007
Leo Becker, 74, of Aurora. Beloved Soulmate & Husband of Norma. Loving & devoted Father of Karen Marie Becker, Norman Paul (Janet) Becker, Kelly Jene (Mike) Hamilton, Kevin Dennis (Lupe) Becker, Konnie Louise (John) Kozlowski & Frances Eugenia Becker. Adored Grandfather of Christopher, Mallory, April, Kendra, Holly, Paul, Andrew, Kevin, Curtis, Jake, Alaina, Alexis, Koy & David. Great-Grandfather of Alejandro...
Joseph 'Dale' Lamb, Sr.
Sep 26, 2007
Joseph "Dale" Lamb, Sr. died September 26, 2007. Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Lily Marie Lamb; children, Jaynie M. Basch, Aurora, CO, Nancy (Ron) Wright, Denver, CO, Joseph "Joe" (Shari) D. Lamb, Jr., Denver, CO and John (Kim) J. Lamb, Castle Rock, CO. Also survived by numerous Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren and sister~in~law Betty Lamb. He was preceeded...
William Bernard Mason
Sep 26, 2007
Bill, 53, died peacefully at home on September 26, 2007. Beloved husband of Alison for 30 years; loving father of Matthew (Hether), Alaina, Lauren, and Kerry; brother of Kenneth (Gayle); son of Shirley Mason and William R. (Leslie) Mason. Visitation, Friday, September 28, 2007, 5-7 pm; Memorial Service, Saturday, September 29, 2007, 3 pm, both at Horan and McConaty Family...
James ""Jim"" W. Larsen
Sep 25, 2007
Jim Larsen, a long-time Denver resident, passed away September 25, 2007 at the age of 84. He was born and lived in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served in the United States Army during World War II, and was active in the Battles of New Guinea, Leyte, and the occupation of Japan. He attended the University of Utah. He was...
Richard Travis
Sep 23, 2007
Richard Joseph Travis passed away September 23, 2007. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline; his children, Michael (Tammy) Travis, Daniel (Irena) Travis, Pat (Bob) Locricchio, Rick Travis, Karen (Rodney) Roberts, Kelsey (Brenda) Travis, Glen (Julie) Travis; 20 Grandchildren; 23 Great Grandchildren. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, who will be missed and remembered. Viewing Tuesday 4P-7P, Funeral Mass, Wednesday 11AM both...

Jacqueline Marie McGrath
Sep 23, 2007
Preceded in death by her husband Gerald and parents, Frank and Edith Cicero. Survived by her children, Theresa and Brian of Aurora, CO. Funeral Services Thursday at 9:30 AM at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home with burial at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry St. Ste. 700,...
Jack Thomas
Sep 22, 2007
Jack, 55, went into eternal sleep on September 22, 2007. He leaves behind Maggie, his beloved wife of 33 years; his children Cassie and Justin; brother Jim, and sister Mary Alice (Tim) Bodnar; uncle Andrew (Helen) Wayda and aunt Sister Maurice Wayda; one nephew, niece and other relatives; and his golden retrievers Tanner and Bella. Visitation will be held on...

Dennis Grant Felker
Sep 22, 2007
Survived by daughters Kari (Geno) Weir & Kristina (Scott) Propes; grandchildren Jacob & Katy; brothers Stan (Ruth) & Gary (Beverly); special friend Betty Duran. Memorial Service Friday, 2:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth.

Virginia Louise Buckley
Sep 22, 2007
Virginia Louise Buckley, 51, of Centennial passed away Saturday, September 22, 2007. Visitation, Thursday, September 27, 2007, 1-2pm followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m., Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave.(at So. Parker Rd.) Aurora, CO 80014.

Roy A Raney
Sep 21, 2007
Roy A. Raney of Denver, died Sept. 21, 2007. He was 72. In his early years he was in radio and TV media. For 40 years he worked in the public affairs of National Jewish Hospital retiring in 1995. He was a life member of ARRL and QCWA,; held a general and amateur extra radio license K0OVQ; radio officer of...
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