Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Don  Addington Nichols

Don Addington Nichols

Nov 11, 2007

Don Addington Nichols, 77, passed away November 11, 2007, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Adrian, Michigan on July 6, 1930, to Clarence A. and Fredia Upton Nichols, and soon after his birth the family moved to Macias, New York were he grew up and went to school. After High School graduation he attended...

Joseph  I. Alvarez

Joseph I. Alvarez

Nov 11, 2007

Lt. Col. (Ret) Joseph I. Alvarez, 83, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2007. Husband of Ruby Welch Alvarez; Father of Joseph Jonathan (Tracy) Alvarez, Charles Thomas Alvarez, Raymond Kent (Susie) Alvarez, Patrick Gene (Vivienne)Alvarez and Martha Josette Labbe; brother of Trine Alvarez, Hope Dugan, Mary Scott and Sara Garcia. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great~grandchildren. Visitation,...

Dr. Robert B. Callahan

Dr. Robert B. Callahan

Nov 10, 2007

Robert (Bob), 78, originally from Butler, PA, devoted his life to his family, his faith, and the treatment of the mentally ill, including children, as a clinical psychiatrist for 36 years. Robert is survived by his spouse of 52 years, Mary Ann, sons Msgr. Steven Callahan of San Diego, Dr. David (Mary) Callahan of St. Louis, Robert II (Elizabeth) and...

Hilda Asciutto

Hilda Asciutto

Nov 10, 2007

Hilda R. Asciutto of Denver, 87, wife of the late Joe Asciutto, mother of Roma (John) Trujillo, Bill Asciutto, Tuttie (Chris) Deaser, Ron (Susan) Asciutto, sister of Sylvia Cominotti and Betty Kuhrt, also survived by 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Rosary, Thursday 6PM and Funeral Mass, Friday 10AM., both at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4380 Utica St., Denver. Entombment...

Flaminia  Odescalchi Kelly

Flaminia Odescalchi Kelly

Nov 10, 2007

74, passed away November 10, 2007. Beloved mother of Maureen Barker and her husband John, Johanna Elizabeth Kelly, Alinka Flaminia and her husband Bruce McNab, and John Fleming Kelly, Jr. and his wife Emilie; loving grandmother of John Kelly Barker, Bridget Lauren Barker, ""Slide"" Charles James Kelly, and Tyler Lee Kelly. Funeral Mass Thursday, November 15, 2007, 10:00 am at...

Janie  Lee Romolo

Janie Lee Romolo

Nov 10, 2007

Janie Lee Romolo, 72, passed away November 10, 2007. Beloved wife of Thomas H. for 53 years; loving mother of Joseph (Barbara), Thomas N. (Jennifer), John A. and Christopher (Mary Beth); grandmother of Tommy Wm., Paul Nick, Natalie, Kathleene, John Ross, Emily and Ryan; and great grandmother of Pamella. Janie is also survived by a number of relatives who reside...

Nan  Elaine Wise

Nan Elaine Wise

Nov 10, 2007

Elaine Wise, Jefferson County. She loved and was loved by Jesus, her family and friends. Wife of Arthur Wise. Mother of Corby (Jean) Wise, Susan (Dugald) Orr, both of Denver and the late Mark Wise. Grandmother of Oliver Orr, David Wise, Joseph Wise and Elliot Orr. Memorial Service Friday, November 16, 12PM, St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, 13151 West 28th....

Robert Knight

Robert Knight

Nov 10, 2007

Robert ""Rob"" C. Knight, 30, of Littleton, passed away on November 10, 2007. His parents, Dale and Candy, and sister, Mandy, survive him. Memorial Service Friday, 4:00 P.M. Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial, Colorado. Share memories of Rob at www.HoranCares.com.

Mary  Lou Abshire

Mary Lou Abshire

Nov 9, 2007

Mary Lou was born in Salida, Colorado on September 13, 1927, and died on November 9, 2007. She graduated from Denver University in 1949. Mary Lou was a caseworker for the city of Denver, and also worked as a Vocational Counselor for the State of Colorado for 30 years, retiring in 2002. She is survived by sons Douglas (Patricia) Abshire...

Paul  Jerome McShane

Paul Jerome McShane

Nov 9, 2007

Paul J. McShane, 77, beloved husband, loving father and grandfather. Paul was born in Lincoln, NE and raised in North Platte, NE. He graduated from Regis College and following his military time in the Air Force, he made his home in Denver. Paul is survived by his Wife of 51 years, Barbara; Children, Karen Babish (Joe), Patricia Novy (Fred), Mary...

Delores  M Amen

Delores M Amen

Nov 8, 2007

Delores M. Amen, passed away November 7, 2007. Wife of Alan; mother of Tom (Karen), Doug (Mary), DeeDee (Bob) Ostertag; grandmother of Brooke, Carly, Cody, Caley, Morgan and Hunter; sister of Jerry, Stan (Bonnie) and Tim (Rosie) Kloberdanz. Visitation Monday, 12:00-4:00 PM, Rosary at 5:00 PM, both at Horan & McConaty, 3020 Federal Blvd; Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10:00 AM, All...

Mary  Ellen VanEtten

Mary Ellen VanEtten

Nov 7, 2007

Mary Ellen VanEtten, of Wheat Ridge. Passed on November 7, 2007 following a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Peter Christake. She is survived by her mother, Mary Christake; sons Bailey & Spencer; siblings Christopher Christake, Cheryl Fults, Patricia Hawks & Helen Christake. She will be sorely missed by many friends & relatives. Memorial...

Gene Neading

Gene Neading

Nov 7, 2007

Gene Neading, 64, of Broomfield. Husband of Donna; father of Ryan, Ross & Amanda; grandfather of Jacob, Luke & Adam; brother of Mark & Suzanne Neading. Funeral Service Wednesday, 9:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Andres  Avelino Martinez

Andres Avelino Martinez

Nov 7, 2007

Andres A. Martinez, Thornton, Preceded in death by his wife Flora and sons Eddie and Manuel; sisters Bernice and Dolores; father of Steven (Shannon) Dux; brother of Marcelina, Ed, Evelyn and Betty; Rosary Tuesday, 7PM, Horan & McConaty, 3020 Federal Blvd., Funeral Mass Wednesday 10AM, Holy Cross Church, 9371 Wigham Street, Interment Fort Logan.

Norma Petrun

Norma Petrun

Nov 6, 2007

Norma Petrun, 78, of Denver. Preceded in death by husband Anthony and son Raymond. Mother of Mark (Marcia) Petrun. Grandmother of Branden, Clinton, Luke, Andrew, Collin, AnnaLeigh. Numerous cousins. Memorial Mass Monday, 10:00 AM, Holy Name Catholic Church, 3290 W. Milan Ave. Englewood. Memorials to Alzheimers Association or the church.

ricia  L. Reagan

ricia L. Reagan

Nov 6, 2007

Patricia L. (Pat) Reagan, age 76. Beloved wife of J. Thomas Reagan. Mother of Thomas P. (Aspen) and Brian, Dan, and Casey (Denver). Grandmother of William, Alexander and Elizabeth (Aspen) and Conor, Abbey, Bailey, and Patrick (Denver). Graduate of Loretto Heights College and University of Colorado Medical Center. Medical Technologist (Research). Devoted wife, mother, and friend. Prominent sculptor. Awarded the...

Kathleen Tolbert

Kathleen Tolbert

Nov 5, 2007

Kathleen Helen Tolbert, 71, of Littleton passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, November 5th, 2007. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Columbine United Church, 6375 South Platte Canyon Road in Littleton, Colorado 80123. Memorial donations can be made to the C.U. Foundation Depression Research c/o Dr....

Margherita  Agnes Marek

Margherita Agnes Marek

Nov 5, 2007

Margherita A. ""Marge"" Marek, 82, of Lakewood. Preceded in death by husband Harry, grandson Matthew Commons & brother Pat Fabis. Mother of Richard (Halina) Marek, Margaret (Kendall) Reyzer, Patricia Marek, Karen (Michael)Meno & Michael (Sandy) Marek. Grandmother of 19 and Great-Grandmother of 8. Sister of Rose Povinelli, Angie Golf, Jay Brown & Fran Frausto. Also survived by numerous other relatives...

Ronald DeFore

Ronald DeFore

Nov 5, 2007

Survived by wife Young; children Robert (Stacey), Jeannie (Nathan Reynolds) DeFore; grandchildren Tabor DeFore, Mackenzie Reynolds. He will be greatly missed by his family & friends. Visitation Tuesday, 4-6 PM, Funeral Service Wednesday, 1:00 PM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Donald  M Overstreet

Donald M Overstreet

Nov 5, 2007

Passed away peacefully November 5 at St. Joseph Hospital. Survived by sons Randy (Jacque), Mike (Linda); loving long-time companion Edna Walters; grandchildren Luke (Chani), Josh (Carey), Cody (Tarynn), Shara (Parker) Ford; great grandchildren (8) Tavia, Reese, Colten, Kienna, Cade, Trafton, Kiya, Treylyn. Preceded in death by wife Delores June and granddaughter Sheri Lynn. Donald served in the U.S. Army during...