Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Marian L. Shriner
Jun 13, 2006
Marian L. Shriner was born on March 24, 1932 in Hooper, Colorado to Hubert Kincaid and Nellie Martiny Kincaid. Upon graduation from high school she attended the Children's Hospital School of Nursing, briefly attended the Conservative Baptist Seminary and graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science and a Master's Degree in Education. After nursing several years...
Jeffery W. Cordonier
Jun 13, 2006
Jeffery W. Cordonier passed away June 13, 2006. Son of Barry and Susan Toy; brother of Tami (John) Mascarenas and Jamie (Patty) Cordonier; grandson of Mildred Brown and Eldon and Gwen Toy. Memorial Service, Friday, 1:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Memorials suggested to Hospice of Metro Denver, 501 So. Cherry, Suite 700, Denver, CO...
Raymond F. Kutz
Jun 12, 2006
81, formerly of Denver, CO, passed away Monday, June 12th in Grand Junction. He was a World War II veteran and retired USAF SMSgt. He worked many years at the V.A. Hospital in Denver. Ray was an avid bridge player and enjoyed the outdoors. He is survived by wife Georgia Dunn Kutz; sons, Daniel, Thomas (Karen), Edward; daughter, Barbara (Bradley)...

Benjamin Bisset
Jun 12, 2006
BENJAMIN BISSET 96, passed away peacefully at Bear Creek Nursing Center on June 12, 2006, surrounded by his loved ones. Ben was born March 6, 1910 in Brooklyn, New York. In 1937 he became the loving husband to Helen Schleik, to whom he has been married for nearly 69 years. For 45 years he was a printer by trade and...
Martin Kenneth Bench
Jun 12, 2006
Martin Kenneth Bench, 46, passed away June 12, 2006. He was born July 3, 1959, in Logan, Utah, a son of Frank Kenneth and Eleanor Peterson Bench. Anyone who knew Marty Bench knew that he worked hard and he played hard. He was passionate about all aspects of life. He put his whole heart into worshiping the Lord, his family,...

Donald William Schmitz
Jun 11, 2006
Donald William Schmitz, 77, passed away June 11, 2006, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born November 1, 1928 in Mitchell County, Kansas, a son of Hubert Allison and Alice Marie Schaffer Schmitz. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Shirley May Weaver Schmitz, most recently of Salida, CO; daughter, Deborah Schmitz, of Aurora, CO; daughter, Caroline 'Carol'...

Max Sanchez
Jun 9, 2006
Max Sanchez, 78, passed away June 9, 2006. Husband of Lucille; Father of Karen Sanchez, Arlene Manzanares, Kenneth (Darla), Mark (Dorothy); Brother of Vera Gallegos; Grandfather of seven. Rosary 7:00 PM Wednesday, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth; Funeral Mass 12:30 PM Thursday, All Saints Catholic Church.

Abigail Kathryn Spencer
Jun 8, 2006
Abigail "Abby" Spencer 27, attended Good Shepherd grade school and Machebeuf High School. Medical Receptionist at Kaiser-Permanente. Survived by her parents Dave Spencer and Mary Spencer, Brother: Joe Spencer, Aunts and Uncles: Pat & Sam Hayes, Pete & Sharon Hayes, Bridget & Bruce Duncan; Cousins: Erin, Josh, James, Lacey & Jacob. Rosary 7 PM Monday, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...

Albert Damico
Jun 7, 2006
DAMICO, ALBERT Albert Damico, 84, died June 7, 2006, at his home in Denver. Albert was born in Denver on July 18, 1921. On August 8, 1943, he married Frances Rotola, who preceded him in death in 1999. He is survived by his children Robert (Sheryl) Damico and Sharon (Don) Sable; grandchildren, Robert P. Damico, Jr., John D. Sable, and...

Gene O. Kennedy
Jun 7, 2006
Gene O. Kennedy, 83, of Littleton. Husband of Gertrude; Father of Wayne, Greg (Kelly), Denise, Barbara (T) Whitehurst, Wanda (Ron) Dietz, Debra (Dan) Joyce; Grandfather of Tonya, Colin, Brent, Bryan, Kyle, Joshua, Michael, Alex, Julie, Madelyn, Delaney, Torey, Katherine, Rebecca, David; Great Grandfather of Railey & Nolan. Preceded in death by grandson Konrad. Rosary Sunday, 5:00 pm, Horan & McConaty...

Sam'l P. Arnold
Jun 7, 2006
Sam'l P. Arnold, restaurateur and co-owner of The Fort restaurant, passed away June 7, 2006, in Phoenix, AZ. A Memorial Service will be held on June 28th, 10:00 a.m., at Johnson & Wales University, 7150 Montview Blvd. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to The Tesoro Foundation, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison, CO 80465. He will be greatly missed...

Robert Foster
Jun 7, 2006
Robert (Bob) Foster of Westminster. Survived by Three Nieces. Memorial Services Monday 7:00PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton.

Robert E. Brancio
Jun 5, 2006
Robert E. (Bob) Brancio of Arvada. Husband of Zita T. Brancio, father of Sherri Brancio, Jeanne (Scott) Taylor and Robert J. (Sandi) Brancio; also survived by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Rosary 7:00PM Thursday and Funeral Mass 10:00AM Friday, both at Shrine of St. Anne Catholic Church, 7555 Grant Place, Arvada. Services conclude at the church.
Norlin L. LEMCKE
Jun 5, 2006
Norlin LeRoy Lemcke passed away on the morning of June 5, 2006, one month before his 66th birthday. Norlin was born in Pierre, South Dakota to Christian and Julia Ward Lemcke. He served in the U. S. Army and Amy reserves which included a tour in Formosa (Taiwan). He worked for Allied Van Lines for over 20 years, receiving many...
Nancy Kay Holland
Jun 5, 2006
Nancy K. Holland went home to be with her Lord, June 5, 2006, Wife of Donald; preceded in death by her son, Stephen. Mother of Theresa (Bryan) Newby, Katherine (Jason) Welchel, Gregory (Elisa) and Michael (Rebecca); sister of Jack (Patricia) and Michael Rayburn; sister-in-law of Larry (Katie) Holland and Delbert (Nancy); Grandmother of Brooke, Paige, Rebekah, Kelsey, David, Frankie, Cole,...

Patricia Ann Strehlow
Jun 5, 2006
Patricia Ann Strehlow, 62. Served as a registered nurse and 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army during Vietnam era. A devout Roman Catholic and a strong supporter of the Special Olympics. Survived by her husband John R.; children Erin and Alana Strehlow and the late son Sean Strehlow; brothers Tom, Dennis and Jim Joyce. Services will be held on Friday...

Jacqueline O. Ray
Jun 5, 2006
Jacqueline O. Ray, was born September 5, 1931 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She passed away June 5, 2006 in Denver, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her father Alonzo Colema. She is survived by her daughter Candace M. Byrd; her son Harold V. Ray; her mother Anna M. Coleman; her granddaughters, Caprice Byrd, Dawn Byrd, Lindsay Williams- Byrd; her grandsons...

Nancy Joy Garment
Jun 4, 2006
Nancy Garment, 42, of Denver, died June 4, 2006, after an extended battle with lung cancer. Her husband, Jeremy, and parents, Joseph and Florence Finkelstein, survive her. A Memorial Service and Celebration of her Life will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer...
Luella Mary Valley
Jun 3, 2006
Luella Mary (Walker) Valley is survived by her children Merla K. (William) Clark, Donald J. Valley, Marilyn S. (Dr. Tullio) Celano and Marc J. (Percilla) Valley; sisters Lila Maurer and Marian (John) McQueen; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation and Rosary 7:00 p.m. Wednesday June 7, 2006 at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Ave....

Donald Carl Nelson
Jun 3, 2006
Donald Carl Nelson, 38, passed away on Saturday June 3, 2006, after a sudden, tragic accident while riding motocross with his friends. He lived his life more alive than many people ever experience and those he has left behind miss the brilliant fire that was his quirky humor, his unfailing generosity and his near limitless strength. Don was the owner...
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