Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Sharon Quigley-McCann

Sharon Quigley-McCann

Jan 6, 2007

Sharon Quigley McCann opened her beautiful blue Irish eyes for the final time after her long last walk on this earth. No one present doubted for a moment as she smiled her radiant smile for a full minute, that she saw heaven, liked when she saw, and strode there willingly and confidently. She settled back, closed her eyes and died...

Jay  M. Wieder

Jay M. Wieder

Jan 6, 2007

Jay M. Wieder, 78, of Denver, passed away on January 6, 2007. He was a popular ballroom dance bandleader for more than 50 years, and a prominent member of the local transportation industry. He was born September 16, 1928 in Iowa City, Iowa. Preceded in death by his wife Wanda, and one son, John. Survived by his children Kittie Sallee,...

Diane  Josephine Collins

Diane Josephine Collins

Jan 6, 2007

Diane Collins passed away quietly January 6, 2007. Wife of Dennis; mother of Dawn, Dennis and Denise; grandmother of Matthew, Adam, Kelsey, Lauren, Tyler and Travis. Memorial Service, Thursday 2:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave.

David  Benton Clithero

David Benton Clithero

Jan 5, 2007

David Benton Clithero, 47, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2007. He was born October 9, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri. Having a career in real estate development, he was employed as the Senior Director for Sonic Industries. Active in scouting as a youth, David achieved the Rank of Eagle Scout and was an accomplished member of the Order of...

Charlene  Mae Coleman

Charlene Mae Coleman

Jan 3, 2007

COLEMAN, CHARLENE MAE 74, entered into rest January 3, 2007. Beloved mother of Michael (Terri) Coleman and Kara (Larry) Johnston; grandmother of Jason, Jeramy, Justin, Courtney, and Sarah; and sister of Melba Evans. Celebration of her life will be Monday, January 8, 11:00 a.m. at Horan and McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made...

Thomas Carroll

Thomas Carroll

Jan 3, 2007

Thomas Carroll, owner of Roma's Resturant. Father of Trinita (Steven) Mestuzzi; Brother of Dianne Luckett; Grandfather of Montanna & Megan. Celebration of his life Tuesday 2:00-4:00PM at Roma Resturant, 3995 East 120th Avenue, Thornton.

Ariana ""Ani"" King Samaras

Ariana ""Ani"" King Samaras

Jan 3, 2007

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ariana King Samaras, age 4. Ariana will be forever remembered by her father, Paul; mother, April; brothers, James & John; and the many family & friends that adored this little girl. Trisagion, Friday, January 5, 2007 at 7 p.m. and Funeral Service, Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 12 p.m....

Barbara  Ann Tynan

Barbara Ann Tynan

Jan 2, 2007

Barbara Ann (Kelly) Tynan, 52. Wife of Patrick A. Tynan, passed away on January 2, 2007. Barbi was born and raised in Denver, the fourth of six children of Jim and Rita Kelly. She is best known for her love and loyalty for family and friends, her boundless spirit and keen sense of humor. Barbi graduated from George Washington High...

Juli  Ann Stewart

Juli Ann Stewart

Jan 1, 2007

Juli Ann (Whittier) Stewart, passed away suddenly July 17, 2007. She was born in 1965, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Charlie Ann and Marvin Whittier. She is survived by two daughters and two sons, Nicole Marie (and husband, Danny) Lemmon; Taylor Ann Stewart; Timothy James "T.J." (and wife, Karenza) Stewart; and Joseph Allen Stewart; Grandchildren, James Bernard Dickerson and Amber Rae...

Helen  Rose Burns

Helen Rose Burns

Jan 1, 2007

Helen Rose McGee Burns, 82, passed away January 1, 2007, in Aurora, Colorado. Helen was born February 22, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of William and Rose O'Brien McGee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Charles Burns; son, Danny Burns; and granddaughter, Jillien Pendragon. Helen is survived by her eight children: Nancy Jurgens, Kathleen McGee, Jeanne...

Arthur Gamet

Arthur Gamet

Jan 1, 2007

Arthur "Bud" Gamet, 71, of Thornton, died January 1, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Etta; children, Debbie, Joe, and Charlie; stepchildren, Steve and Lisa; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; mother, Charlotte; siblings, Dorthey, Ronald, Darlene, and Sharon. Visitation today, 6-8pm; Funeral Service, Friday, 2pm, both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street.

Mary Jo Van Horn

Mary Jo Van Horn

Jan 1, 2007

Mary Jo Van Horn, of Littleton, unexpectedly passed away at her home on January 1, 2007. She was born June 15, 1919 in Haxtun, CO. She is survived by her four children, Dianne Moss, Bill, Tom and Kimber Van Horn. Memorial Mass, Thursday, 11am, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 S. Quebec Street, and Friday, 2pm, Our Lady of The...

Maria  Elena Velasco

Maria Elena Velasco

Dec 31, 2006

Mary entered into rest December 31, 2006. Survived by her husband Dario; children Cathy (Ron) Elmore, Marc (Denise) Velasco and Cristina (Desi Brooks) Velasco; grandchildren Selena, Neil, Angelica, Joy and Jordan; great granddaughter Taylor; sisters Dolores and Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Connie. Visitation Thursday, 5-6:30 PM with Rosary Service at...

John  Willard Smith

John Willard Smith

Dec 29, 2006

Dad' Dad was born in Sioux City, Iowa in May 1929. Dad met mom in 1949 and they married in 1951. Dad and Mom moved to Colorado in 1956. Dad worked a few different jobs until he found his passion, the restaurant business. Dad started at the bottom and worked his way up and ended up as being the manager...

Rosemary  M. Dimmitt

Rosemary M. Dimmitt

Dec 28, 2006

Dimmitt, Rosemary M., 82, passed away December 28, 2006. She is survived by her children Kim Dimmitt, Scott Dimmitt, Lee Dimmitt and Britt Dimmitt; and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl and sons Lance and Brian. Committal Memorial Service, Friday, January 12, 2:00 PM, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area "A". In lieu of flowers,...

Gerald  R. Ford

Gerald R. Ford

Dec 26, 2006

Gerald Rudolph Ford was the thirty-eighth president of the United States. Ford was originally named after his biological father, Leslie Lynch King. When his mother, Dorothy Ayer Gardner King, remarried, Ford was renamed after his stepfather. Ford attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he was a gifted athlete and scholar. After college, he received offers from two...

Renee'  Michele Farnsworth

Renee' Michele Farnsworth

Dec 24, 2006

Daughter of Larry and Karen Albro; and sister of Darren Albro. Funeral Services, Wednesday 10 AM, with viewing beginning at 9 AM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Living Way Fellowship, 6114 South Datura Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120. Please share your memories...

Josephine  M. Grande

Josephine M. Grande

Dec 24, 2006

Josephine M. Grande, 99, of Denver. Preceded in death by husband Louis F. Sr. Mother of Louis F. Jr. (Beverly) Grande & Rose Marie (Troyce) Taylor. Sister of Tony Munoz, Mike (Marie) Munoz and Mary (Ivan) Miller. Grandmother of 10. Great Grandmother of 17. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Rosary at 7:00 pm both at Horan & McConaty...

Emma Tanner

Emma Tanner

Dec 23, 2006

TANNER, EMMA Emma Tanner 86 of Northglenn. Mother of Geri (Walter) Duffy, Ralph (Judy) Tanner; grandmother of Dawn Duffy, Stacey (Rob) Rensink, Gregory (Julie), Kevin (Rebecca) and Christopher Tanner. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren. Viewing 8:30-9:30 AM and Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:30 AM, both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Interment Rose Lawn Cemetery, Pueblo, CO.

Joseph  Gerard Kenny

Joseph Gerard Kenny

Dec 21, 2006

Survived by his children Ryan, Michelle and Lindsey; fiancee Anne Cecilione; brother Robert Kenny; and many loving family members. Vigil Service, 7 PM Thursday and Funeral Mass, 10 AM Saturday both at St. Mary Catholic Church, 6853 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joseph G. Kenny memorial fund for Joe's children,...