Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Druanne DeWispelaere

Druanne DeWispelaere

Dec 1, 2006

It is with great sorrow that the family of Druanne Marie (Darley) deWispelaere convey word of her passing on December 1, 2006. Druanne will be best remembered for her deep commitment to her children, family and friends. That commitment gave her the strength to fight her cancer until the very end. Those of us who know Druanne and her family...

Chrislyn  W. Gilman

Chrislyn W. Gilman

Nov 30, 2006

Chrislyn W. Gilman died of cancer Thursday, Nov. 30, at her home in Littleton, surrounded by her children, family and close friends. She was 69. Chris will be remembered for her warm and generous spirit, her strong Christian faith, and her life-long contributions as a pediatric nurse and as a choral singer and church pianist and organist. To her children,...

Dante  Nicholas Ribis

Dante Nicholas Ribis

Nov 29, 2006

Dante Nicholas Ribis, 88, passed away November 29, 2006, in Denver, Colorado. He was born October 2, 1918, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of Phillip and Lena De Loia Ribis. Beloved Husband of Virginia Kathryn Ballast Ribis, of Littleton, CO; Father of Dorothy Ribis-Daley, Rierson Ribis-Clark, Dante Nicholas Ribis Jr., Linda Ribis-Goodrich, Paula Wendel, Mark Allen Gerali and Michael...

Chadwick  Ben Lindsey

Chadwick Ben Lindsey

Nov 28, 2006

Chadwick Ben Lindsey, 59, passed away November 28, 2006, in Arvada, Colorado. He was born May 10, 1947, in Bountiful, Utah, a son of Clarence Eugene and Marie Johnson Lindsey. Chad is survived by six children: Brooke Holmes Sellers, Golden, CO; Stephen Troy Lindsey, Arvada, CO; Matthew Ben Lindsey, Rochester, NY; Martin Lee Lindsey, Arvada, CO; Jason Prows Lindsey, Phoenix,...

Consuelo  Plaza Marks

Consuelo Plaza Marks

Nov 28, 2006

This gracious, gentle lady was born on May 13, 1914 in New York City and passed away on November 28, 2006 in Denver, Colorado. Her father, don Luis Alberto Plaza y Sotomayor, was an Ecuadorian diplomat from one of the oldest and most honored families of Ecuador, where the first Plaza had arrived in 1590 by appointment from the King...

Frank  H. Rino

Frank H. Rino

Nov 27, 2006

Frank H. Rino, 79, of Denver. Preceded in death by wife Eileen. Father of Anthony (Jennifer); grandfather of Emily; brother of Rose Vecellio, Josephine Slanovich, Anna Risley, John Rino; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 12:00-3:00 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 3:00 p.m. Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass Monday, 11:30 am, Notre Dame...

Jennie  G. Spano

Jennie G. Spano

Nov 27, 2006

Jennie G. Spano, 92, passed away November 27, 2006. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe J. Spano. Beloved Mother of Joanne, Anna Marie Spano, Elizabeth (Joseph) Talarico; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; sister of Marie Truglio; sister-in-law of Marianne Gaccetta, Louise Spano, Carmella Marino; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Thursday, 5:00-7:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...

Emily  H. Witter

Emily H. Witter

Nov 26, 2006

Witter, Emily H. (Tommie), 72, of Aurora, CO, died November 26, 2006 at Porter Hospice surrounded by her family after battling liver disease. She is survived by her husband, Jim, their four children, eleven grandchildren, a brother and sister. Tommie & Jim celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August. Tommie was an accomplished athlete, teacher, coach, real estate agent, tax...

Patricia  Ann Bye

Patricia Ann Bye

Nov 26, 2006

Patricia (Pat) Bye died on November 26, 2006 after a lengthy bout with cancer. She was born on June 23, 1930 in Rochester, Minnesota. Her parents were Gena and Harry Nadolski. She had one younger sister, Audrey, who predeceased her. Audrey taught school at Hawthorne Elementary in Rochester, Minnesota for many years. Pat attended public schools in Rochester, Minnesota. After...

Carol  Genevieve Recker

Carol Genevieve Recker

Nov 26, 2006

Carol Genevieve Recker, 67, passed away November 26, 2006, in Denver, Colorado. She was born January 5, 1939, in Independence, Iowa, a daughter of William Joseph and Genevieve Ann Clabby Mitchell. She married Lambert A. Recker in August of 1969. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Lambert A. Recker, of Denver; two sons, Thomas Paul Recker (wife, Diana Lynn);...

David  Leon Ramsey

David Leon Ramsey

Nov 25, 2006

David L. Ramsey, 78, of Denver, a retired Aero Space Engineer. Preceded in death by wife May Ann. Father of Mary Knight, Sarah Walker, David, John, Paul Ramsey. Grandfather of Chad, Ryan, Ruth, Luke, Caleb, Amber, Andrew, Paul, Timothy, Grace, Lucy, Mikah. Visitation Wednesday, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth. Funeral Service Thursday,...

Laura  Lee Trevino

Laura Lee Trevino

Nov 24, 2006

Laura, Aurora, CO, beloved daughter of Joan and George Trevino; much loved by sisters, Jean, Cindy, Barbara, Dorothy, and brother Russell and the late Rosalie. She was a 28 year DFAS employee. She was an inspiration and source of joy to everyone she came in contact with. She is also survived by an Aunt and Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and many,...

Eugene  Sanford Hames

Eugene Sanford Hames

Nov 23, 2006

Eugene S. Hames, 86, of Denver, died November 23, 2006, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. Born July 25, 1920 in Phillipsburg, Montana, he was the son of John and Beulah (Haacke) Hames. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his wife of 59 years, Rise; his daughter Kathleen; sons John and Thomas (Amy); granddaughters Jordan...

Elaine  Catherine Biancalana

Elaine Catherine Biancalana

Nov 23, 2006

Elaine C. Biancalana, formerly Elaine C. Bolger, of Castle Rock, Colorado, died of natural causes November 23, 2006 after living a long and fruitful life. Born January 8, 1922 in Chicago, IL, Elaine grew up in an American Irish family along with four sisters, Dolores, Marilyn, Jane, and Celeste; and two brothers, Jack and Bob. In 1947, successful restaurateur, Joseph...

Lucille  Elizabeth DiGerolami

Lucille Elizabeth DiGerolami

Nov 23, 2006

Lucille Elizabeth (Jefferson/Sberna) DiGerolami Lucille died at the age of 87 on November 23, 2006 at Sky Ridge Hospital in Lone Tree, Colorado with her family by her side. She lived a long and rewarding life. Born on December 23, 1918 to Dominick and Maria Jefferson in Wheeling, West V.A. she was the only girl of their four children. Lucille...

Lillian  M. Bearg

Lillian M. Bearg

Nov 22, 2006

BEARG, LILLIAN M. Lillian died on November 22, 2006 and is survived by her son, Gary (Doris) Nelson; daughter, Rev. Sandra L. Bearg; sister, Cora Forbush; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be December 8, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1326 N. 1st St., Grand Junction, CO 81501. She was interred with her husband Charles...

Alfred  Maurice Burns

Alfred Maurice Burns

Nov 22, 2006

Alfred M. Burns, Jr., 71, of Denver, passed away November 22, 2006, at his home. Born August 24, 1935 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Alfred, Sr. and Ruthann (Brennan) Burns. Al retired from United Airlines in 2001, following 44 years of service, both in New York and Denver. He was very proud of his time serving as a...

Mary  Jo Frei

Mary Jo Frei

Nov 21, 2006

Mary Jo Frei of Henderson. Mother of Jon A. Frei; Sister of Fred (Janet) & Albert Frei. Rosary Friday 7:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00AM Assumption Catholic Church, 2361 East 78th Avenue, Welby. Interment Highland Cemetery.

Peggy  Thurston Larson

Peggy Thurston Larson

Nov 20, 2006

Peggy Thurston Larson, 83, of Highlands Ranch, passed away Nov. 20, 2006 of cancer, at home with her husband of 63 years, Aleron H. Larson, Sr., by her side. She is also survived by four children, Buzz (Michele) Larson, Julie (Chris) Catlin, Tom Larson, and Jon (Nancy) Larson, all of Denver; eight grandchildren; and two sisters of El Paso, Texas....

Minnie  Ethel Roberts

Minnie Ethel Roberts

Nov 19, 2006

Minnie Ethel Roberts (Lankford) Born 11-12-1916, Passed 11-18-2006 She was born in Oak Grove TN, was a long time resident of Richmond IN and spent the last ten years in Denver CO, where she resided at Harvard Square Retirement Center. Minnie was one of 8 children,( Luther, Marylilly, Robert, Fred, Amylee, Lucille and Edna) born to Noah and Emma Lankford....