Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Kenneth S. ""Kenny"" Kleinknecht

Kenneth S. ""Kenny"" Kleinknecht

Nov 20, 2007

Born in Washington, D.C., July 24, 1919, to Christian Frederick and Nell May Kleinknecht. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia, daughter and son-in-law Linda and David Troy of Houston, TX, daughter Patty of Sacramento, CA, and son Fred of Sunnyvale, CA. Kleinknecht was a pioneer of NASA aerospace engineering and technology. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in...

Alice  M. White

Alice M. White

Nov 19, 2007

Alice M. White, 76, died peacefully November 19, 2007. Beloved mother of Christine Irving, Kathy White, Diane (Steven) Burbank, R. Dayl (Darlene) White, and Cliff (Jonel) White; grandmother of Laura Beth Spiller, Jordan White, McKenna White, Madelyn White, and Jonathon White; and great grandmother of Quentin Spiller. Visitation Sunday, November 25, 1-3 p.m.; Funeral Service, Tuesday, November 27, 10 a.m.,...

Stephen Goos

Stephen Goos

Nov 19, 2007

Stephen Goos, 55, of Lakewood. Son of Jean (""Danny""). Brother of Debra Jean Ross. Preceded in death by father Robert. Nephew of Manly Danforth and Lucy H. Combs. Memorial Service Thursday, 3:30 pm Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth. Memorials to American Cancer Society.

Patricia Anne McGuire Davis

Patricia Anne McGuire Davis

Nov 19, 2007

Patricia Anne McGuire ""Patty"" Davis, 69, well-known local artist, of Littleton, died November 19, 2007. Born May 13, 1938 in Oakland, California, she was the daughter of Michael Francis and Ruth (Morrillio) McGuire. She is survived by her loving husband, Ned; children Julianne Arenson, Dr. Cindy Brown, Patrick Davis; 2 grandchildren. Memorial Service 11:00 AM Friday, Horan & McConaty, 1091...

Fran Dore

Fran Dore

Nov 19, 2007

FRANCES D. Dore, 69, Beloved wife of Jack, and loving mother of Mike (Claudia), Kathy (Glen), Kelley (John), Shawn (Terri), and Tim. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. She has been a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and will always be missed by all who love her. Memorial Mass Monday, November 26, 2007 at 10:00 AM, Church of The Risen Christ,...

Joan  Terhune Ruffatto

Joan Terhune Ruffatto

Nov 18, 2007

Joan was born in Carmel, California in 1952. Joan suffered from severe allergies and asthma as a child. Joan spent summers in Texas and Alamosa, Colorado with her parents, but was raised the rest of the year by her loving grandparents, Dar and Eleanor ('Ollie') Stoffer, in Carmel. An early Wellesley graduate, Ollie instilled in Joan a passion for books...

Margaret  M. Cuellar

Margaret M. Cuellar

Nov 18, 2007

Margaret M. Cuellar, 82, of Lakewood. Wife of Raul. Mother of Ralph, Carlos, Magdalen, Margaret, Rachel, Gabriel, Louis & Richard. Grandmother of 21, Great-Grandmother of two. Sister of Josie Gonzales & Henry Martinez. Rosary, 4:00PM, Wednesday, Horan & McCoanty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass, 10:00AM, Friday, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd. Interment Ft. Logan...

Terry Kokos

Terry Kokos

Nov 17, 2007

Terry Kokos, 59, passed away November 17, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Karen; children Keven R. (Sonja), Kirsten M. (Mike) Thompson, Jana M. Howard, Colin (Krissy) Howard; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; mother, Regina (Bob) Bacon; sister Colleen (Stan) Wasyliw; and numerous nieces, nephews and loving family members. Preceded in death by his father Frank...

Gary F. Van Overmeiren

Gary F. Van Overmeiren

Nov 17, 2007

Retired AF Maj. Gary Francis Van Overmeiren, age 65 of Aurora, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2007. Survived by his wife, Janet; mother, Myrtle Van Overmeiren of Norway, MI; sons, Mark of Aurora; Scott of Lakewood; daughter, Angie Childers of Cumming, GA; brother, James Van Overmeiren of WI; sister, Jeanne Magnuson of MI; 3 grandsons, Adam, Shiloh Dellamia-Van Overmeiren of...

Erica  Rae Hamann

Erica Rae Hamann

Nov 17, 2007

Erica Rae Hamann was born on November 16, 1985 in Denver Colorado. She was loved by everyone she met. She is deeply missed by her loving family; parents Elmer and Pattie Hamann, her sister Nicole Hamann, and her niece Audrey Hamann, her grandparents Bobby and Alicia Dallas, Ralph and Margaret Caldwell, Uncle August (Butch) and Diane Hamann, Aunt Marilyn and...

Christy  Lynn Mourning

Christy Lynn Mourning

Nov 16, 2007

Christy Lynn Mourning, beloved daughter of LT COL (USAF, Ret.) Charles F. and Myrna D. Mourning and mother of Justin Alan Mourning, went to be with Our Lord on November 16, 2007. Born in Tripoli, Libya, Christy lived abroad for most of her childhood while her father served in the United States Air Force. She was a resident of Denver...

Paul  Joseph Mershon

Paul Joseph Mershon

Nov 15, 2007

Survived by parents Ted & Barbara; brother Brian; grandparents Richard & Mary Lee Jordan, Rose Mershon; great-grandmother Mildred Jordan; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Service Friday, 11:00 AM, Mile Hi Church, 9077 West Alameda. In lieu of flowers donations suggested to Special Olympics Colorado, Tennis Program, 410 17th St. #200, Denver, CO 80202.

Lisa  Helen Nichols

Lisa Helen Nichols

Nov 15, 2007

Lisa was born on August 30th, 1958 in Pasadena, California and lived in LaCanada/Flintridge, California. Lisa passed away on November 15th, 2007 Lisa was the youngest of 8 children of Helen Fitch and Harry Johansing who have both preceded her death. She is survived by her sister Carolyn StGeme of Crawford, Colorado, brother Harry (Hal) Johansing of Lafayette, California, sister...

Kenneth Baker

Kenneth Baker

Nov 14, 2007

Kenneth ""K.C."" Baker, 71, of Littleton, passed away November 14, 2007. He was a retired pharmacist, and a member of the High Land Beekeeping Club. Survived by his brother, John (Marilyn) Baker; nephew Mark (Maria) Baker; niece Vicki (Chris) Hitchcock; 2 grandnephews, John and Christian Baker; stepbrother Bob (Betty) Felmlee. Memorial Service 10:00 AM Monday, Horan and McConaty, 1091 S....

Nettie Manzanares

Nettie Manzanares

Nov 13, 2007

Nettie Manzanares, 98, was guided by the angels safely home on November 13, 2007. Preceded in death by her husband, Willie Manzanares, her brother, Joe Marquez and sisters Mollie Whatley and Ruby Chavez; Mother of Shawn Manzanares; sister of Sarah Bargas; aunt of Gloria and Sharon and numerous other nieces, nephews; special friend to Mona Maez and others. Visitation, Friday,...

David Ketner

David Ketner

Nov 13, 2007

Survived by wife Carol; sons David, Garett, Justin. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10:00 AM, St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 W. Florida Ave. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Virginia Kellogg

Virginia Kellogg

Nov 13, 2007

Virginia Kellogg, 80, of Denver. Wife of Kenneth Kellogg. Mother of Marcella (Pat) Marshall, Chris (Mary) Kellogg & Carl Kellogg. Grandmother of Jeremy, Shaun, Amanda, Joseph & Alicia. Great-Grandmother of Trenton. Sister of Don Beard. Also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial Service Saturday, 11:00AM, Trinity Lutheran Church, 4225 W. Yale Ave. Donations suggested to the church or Hospice...

O.R. Schey

O.R. Schey

Nov 12, 2007

Bud, AKA, Buddy Shay, 88, passed away November 12, 2007. He is survived by his daughters Roberta (Bill) Martin of Ft. Collins and Sally Schey-Gipe of Arvada; grandchildren Amy and Matthew Martin, and Jon and Jeff Gipe; and 1 great grandson, Brandon. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary. Graveside service Friday, November 16, 11:15 am Ft. Logan National Cemetery,...

Lucille Rita Gremillion Patterson

Lucille Rita Gremillion Patterson

Nov 12, 2007

Lucille Rita Gremillion Patterson Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, RET. January 20, 1938 November 12, 2007 Lucy was born, raised, and graduated high school in New Orleans, Louisiana. She worked in such diverse fields as dance instructor in 1954 - 1955 and as a Southern Bell Telephone Draftsman in 1955 - 1956. She attended Louisiana State University and graduated in 1959 with...

Helen  May Carlson

Helen May Carlson

Nov 12, 2007

of Arvada, CO. Survived by sons Bradley, David (Tessie), Mark (Barbara); granddaughter Rebecca. Preceded in death by husband Dale & son John. Memorial Service Friday, 11:00 AM, Phillips United Methodist Church, 1450 South Pierce Street.