Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Merilee A. Todd-Tomashuk
Aug 28, 2006
TODD-TOMASHUK, MERILEE A. Merilee A. Todd-Tomashuk, 53, passed away August 28, 2006. Born in Denver, CO. She is survived by her mother, Zeta Todd, five brothers, Chick, Ken, Dan, Dave, and John, her husband, Yaroslav Nikifor Tomashuk; children, Shawn Frause, Heather Watson, Linzi Smith; stepchildren, Lyuda and Roman Tomashuk; 9 grandchildren. Funeral Service, Friday, 1:00 PM, Faith Presbyterian Church, 11373...
LaRae S. Brough
Aug 28, 2006
LaRae S. Brough of Thornton. Wife of Brett H. Brough; Mother of Brittney, Kyle, and Krista Brough. Daughter of the Late Ray Laudermilk and Ardella Laudermilk; Sister of Randy and Wayde. Memorial Service Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Inurnment at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to CU Cancer Center for...

Rosemary Julia Dooley
Aug 28, 2006
Rosemary Julia Dooley, Arvada died August 28, 2006. She was a 2nd generation Coloradan; attended St. Frances de Sales School, South High School and earned her B.S. in Chemistry from DU. She was a supervisor with Mountain Bell. Rosemary was a community activist for many years in Aravda. Her numerous accomplishments included staff writer/columnist for the Arvada Citizen, named 1976...
Karen K. McRae
Aug 27, 2006
Karen K. (Campbell) McRae passed in her sleep early Sunday morning from complications unknown. Karen left this earth with her husband close at hand and her son in the next room. To those who knew and loved Karen, she will be remembered as an impeccable artist, a dedicated mother and wife, an athlete, a lover of dogs and children, an...
Sandra Janette Hillyard
Aug 26, 2006
Sandra Hillyard, age 26, passed away at home on August 26, two days before her 27th birthday. The cause of her death is unknown at this time. Sandy was a 1997 graduate of Thornton High School and a 2004 graduate of Parks College where she received a degree in Applied Medical Science. She greatly enjoyed her work as a medical...

Elijah James Trimm-Kretschmar
Aug 24, 2006
Baby Elijah, son of Marcus & Gretchen Trimm. Grandparents Jim & Colleen Kretschmar, Queene Trimm & Samual Moody. Memorial Service 10:00 AM, Tuesday, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.

Jack W. Brockman
Aug 23, 2006
Jack W. Brockman, 79, of Denver. Loving husband of Helen; Father of Steve (Edna) Brockman and Dianne (Garry) Wolffe; Grandfather of 10; Soon to be Great Grandfather of 1; Father-in-law of Jan Brockman. He will be fondly remembered and missed by all. Visitation Sunday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Rosary Monday, 7:00 pm. Both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...

Grace Mildred Redmond
Aug 22, 2006
Grace M. Redmond, 86, of Broomfield. Preceded in death by husband Earl. Mother of John (Betty) Redmond, Jan (Vern) Diede, also survived by 9 grandchildren & 18 gt. grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 5:00-8:00PM & Funeral Service Friday 11:00 AM both at Thornton Presbyterian Church, 9200 Hoffman Way, Thornton. Holiday Hills Community Church Choir c/o Jan Diede 13729 Stone Circle #102 Broomfield,...

Charles E. McDermed
Aug 22, 2006
Charles E. McDermed, 77, passed away 22 Aug 2006, in Commerce City, Colorado. He was born 18 January 1929, in Walnut, Kansas, a son of Virgil E. and Letha Oldham McDermed. He is survived by his children: daughters, Kristie Mills (Aurora, CO) and Carol Hyatt (Weld County); son, David McDermed (Peoria, AZ); step-sons, Dennis and Steve Kershman (both of Bennett,...
Mary Lou Mullen
Aug 21, 2006
I wish to pay this tribute to a wonderful wife and companion who I loved dearly for many, many years. Mary is my wonderful companion of 54 years. Mary lived in Jerome, Idaho for most of her single life. She was born in Mountain Grove, Missouri on July 7, 1934, and moved to Idaho at a young age. She had...

Otto A. Bogner
Aug 21, 2006
Otto A. Bogner, 81, of Louisville. Husband of Rita; Father of Angie(Sebastian)Spiegel, Joe (Kha) Bogner, Franzi (Kelly)Zessin. Also Survived By 6 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Visitation 12:30PM, Rosary 1:00PM & Funeral Mass 1:30PM, Saturday, August 26, all at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 6739 South Boulder Road, Boulder. Interment Louisville Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers contributions to Boulder...

Lila Rose Martin
Aug 20, 2006
Martin, Lila Rose, School Bus Driver, 75, passed away in her home on Aug. 20, 2006. Preceded in death by husband Wes and son Ty. Survived by daughter Paula, brother Marv Stine, sister-in-law Mickey Stine, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many cousins. Lila was proud of being a school bus driver of 31 years for Dist. #50. A Life Celebration...
Dee Ann Unrein
Aug 19, 2006
Survived by her father Alvin; brother Allen (Cynthia); and sisters Yvonne Unrein and Joan (Patrick) Flynn. Rosary, Thursday, August 30, 7 PM and Funeral Mass, Friday, September 1, 10:30 AM both at Church of the Good Shepherd, 2626 East 7th Avenue Parkway, Denver, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Dee Ann's name to The Leukemia &...

Steven L. Fields
Aug 19, 2006
Steven L. Fields, 60, of Lakewood. Husband of Janet; Father of Ly Deardorff. Preceded in death by son Zachary. Grandfather of Ryley & Peyton Fields & Patrick Deardorff. Memorial Service Thursday, 1:00 pm Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Golden Cemetery. Memorials to the Lupus Foundation of Colorado, 6795 E. Tennessee Ave. Suite 100, Denver, CO.,...

Anna Mae Coleman
Aug 18, 2006
Nanny, the wife of Alonzo (Buddy) E. Coleman, is survived by seven daughters and two sons, as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive. Visitation is Tuesday, August 22nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. at S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO. Funeral Service is...

Vinton Frederick Huff
Aug 18, 2006
Vinton Fredrick Huff was born on March 27, 1921, in Mexico, Missouri, to Bina Mae and John Fredrick Huff. He grew up on a farm near Mexico with his brothers Harold, Forest and Keith, and his sister, Evelyn. He graduated from high school in 1940, lettering in football. Some of his most cherished memories were of his friends, Sid Hagan...
Kathleen A. Gumm
Aug 17, 2006
Kathleen A. Gumm, 80, of Denver, passed from this life on August 17, 2006, at Exempla St. Joseph's Medical Center in Denver. Born October 19, 1925 in Denver, she was the daughter of Thomas and Josephine (Andreatta) McCormick. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Daniel, on July 21, 2006; by her mother and stepfather, Josephine & Edward...

Mary Elizabeth Maes
Aug 16, 2006
Mary E. Maes, 58, of Aurora died August 16, 2006. She is survived by her children John Marsh, Annette Pichardo, Melisandro Maes, Shirley Maes, Henry Maes, Mary Campos, and Richard Maes. Her husband Melisandro; and children, Tonya Martinez and Albert Maes preceded her in death. Visitation, Saturday, 5-8pm; Funeral Service, Sunday, 3pm, both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3020...
William McKinley Thompson
Aug 14, 2006
William McKinley 'Bill' Thompson Prominent Businessman and Philanthropist Bill Thompson, 85, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died August 14 after a courageous 26-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Marcia (Netting); daughters Lynda (Chuck) Gumeson, Merrill Linton (Andy Armatas), and Kari Karr; grandchildren Peter (Sandi) Gumeson, Jeff (Elly) Gumeson, Adam, Regan and...

Lyons John Thomas
Aug 14, 2006
Thomas J. Lyons, Jr., 76, of Arvada, died August 14, 2006. He is survived by his children, Thomas J. Lyons, III, Robert C. Lyons, Kimberly A. Dodson, and Mary L. Fox; former spouse, Elaine Lyons; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; and four siblings. Visitation, Friday, 6-8pm; Funeral Service, Saturday, 1:30pm, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St. Interment,...
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