Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Billie D. Gooden
Aug 8, 2006
Billie D. Gooden, 77, of Littleton. Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Pastored churches in Kansas and Colorado. Many other interests and contributions; most recently retired after ten years as electrician with Jefferson County Public Schools. Husband of Patricia; Father of Mark (Nancy) Gooden of Lincoln, NE & Kent (Julieanne) Gooden of Roanoke, TX. Grandfather of Bethany, Spencer,...
Margaret Ruscetta
Aug 8, 2006
Margaret Ruscetta, 89, of Denver. Wife of the late Gennaro "Jim" Ruscetta. Mother of Margaret Rose and Jim (Denise) Ruscetta; grandmother of Vincent, Gina, and Joseph; aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary, 9:30 a.m.; Funeral Mass, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, both at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo St. Entombment, Mt. Olivet.
Agatha A. Laurienti
Aug 7, 2006
Agatha A. Laurienti, 88, of Adams County, passed on August 7, 2006. Born January 19, 1918 in Dunkirk, New York, she was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Conti) Napolitan. She is survived by her husband, Victor, her son, Randy, and one sister, Frances Koprowski. Agatha was a loving wife and mother, who loved to cook, can, and was an...
Max Michael Watkins
Aug 7, 2006
Survived by his wife Christine; Parents, Max and Arlene; Brother, Scott; Numerous Nieces and Nephews; preceded by his sister, Paula S. Conry. Max had a great love for music. Visitation is Sunday, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Service is Monday at Noon. Both will be held at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. at S. Parker...
Leonard Keith Waring
Aug 6, 2006
Leonard Keith Waring went to be with "Our Lord" August 6th, 2006 in the loving home of his family. Born: 2/7/1923 in Rome, Kansas and resided in Aurora, Colorado. Served in the 27th Infantry Tank Battalion in the European Theater for the United States Army. He was married to Georgia Irene Engleke and was blessed with 3 children: Lynn Elliott...
EDWARD W. SWIFT
Aug 6, 2006
Edward W. Swift passed away August 6, 2006. Survived by wife, MaryAnn, 6 children and 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation, Thursday, 5-7:00, Rosary at 7:00, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Funeral Mass, Friday, __________ AM, Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, 7400 W. 80th Ave.
Charles DeForest Platt
Aug 5, 2006
For 40 years a leader in the auto industry, culminating his career as President of Alamo Rent A Car, Chuck Platt devoted his retirement years to creating and leading history organizations. At his death he was Vice President of the Churchill Centre, board member of the Ulysses S. Grant Association, and advisor to the U. S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. He...
Thomas Edward Carter, MD
Aug 4, 2006
Thomas Edward Carter was born October 1, 1934 in West Virginia, the son of Craft Chalmers and Cora Mae (Hairston) Carter. He passed from this life on August 4, 2006, in Los Angeles, California, where he had been in private practice. Dr. Carter served with the U.S. Army, retiring as a Colonel. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at Fitzsimmons...
Raymond Heck
Aug 4, 2006
Raymond Adam Heck, 79, of Denver, went home on August 4, 2006, while in Swedish Medical Center in Englewood. Born November 26, 1926 in Flasher, North Dakota, he was the son of Phillip A. and Florentina A. (Berger) Heck. Raymond is survived by his wife Gerry; his children Dale & Dana; his mother Florentina. He was the brother of George,...
Vada Stum
Aug 3, 2006
Vada Stum, 90-year-old Mother of Loretta Prosser & Joanna (Bill) DeWolfe died August 3, 2006, at Swedish Hospital. Preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Earl Henry, 1 great-grandson, 2 sisters & 2 brothers. Survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great-granddaughter. Services 10:00 AM Monday, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth. Donations may be made...
Harold Shear
Aug 3, 2006
Harold W. Shear. Husband of Janet; father of Katherine Moodie, Sandra Allyn Kerr, Bruce Shear, Brian Shear; brother of Paul Shear; also survived by grandchildren. Memorial Service, Tuesday 10:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Interment, Tuesday 12:00 Noon, Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: Shrine Hospitals for Children,...
Gerald G. Williams
Aug 3, 2006
Gerald G. Williams, 68 years of age, of Greenwood Village, CO passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2006. Jerry was a man with a real zest for life which was evident in all he did. Jerry completed a tour with the Navy and then went on to graduate from West Chester University. He moved west, ultimately making his home in...
Lula K. Butler
Aug 2, 2006
Survived by her husband Thomas, Daughter Dana (Patrick) DiCesare, Grandson Patrick J. DiCesare III, Mother Pauline Kappernaros, 2 Sisters and 2 Brothers. Funeral Service 1:30 p.m. Monday, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. In lieu of Flowers memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2255 S. Oneida St., Denver, 80224. Friends are invited to share memories...
Hazel E. McCune
Aug 1, 2006
Hazel E. McCune, 88, of Denver, died August 1, 2006 and is survived by many loving family members. Her husband, Edward, preceded her in death. Memorial Mass, Wednesday, 1pm, the Gardens at St. Elizabeth, 2835 W. 32nd Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the School fo Guadalupe, 3401 Pecos St., Denver, 80211.
Ray E. Karns
Jul 30, 2006
Ray E. Karns of Dupont. Husband of Kathie E. Karns; Son of Carol Karns & Ray Karns; Brother of Leslie Powell, Lisa Johnson. Celebration of Life Friday 7:00PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. In Lieu of FLowers Memorial Donations may be made to the Denver Zoo.
Charles McFarland Tschanz
Jul 29, 2006
Charles McFarland "Mac" Tschanz was born 9 July 1926 in Mackay, Idaho, the fifth of six children of Myra and Otto Tschanz. He completed high school in three years, graduating in 1943, and attended the University of Idaho (Pocatello) until enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1944. After two years of service, with duty in the Pacific, he returned to...
Angela Christna Keller
Jul 28, 2006
Angela Christna Keller, 17, died in an auto accident July 28, 2006. Daughter of Dan and Vicky; also survived by Grandmother, Dolly Harker and late Grandfather, Eugene W. Harker; uncle Christopher T. Harker and aunt, Tammy C. Rhyner and numerous family and friends. Visitation, Wednesday, Noon -4:00, PM, Celebration of Life, Thursday, 5:45 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150...
Randall James Jansen
Jul 27, 2006
Randy was born August 5, 1942 in Manning, Iowa and passed away July 27, 2006. He is survived by wife, Gretta andsons Scott (Sheila) and Matt (Gina) Jansen; stepchildren, Trisha Dishman and Richard VanNatta; his mother, Irene; brothers, Dale, Curt, Mark(Stephanie) and sister, Marilyn; grandchildren, Kylee, Brandon, Zoe and Natalie. Interment, Tuesday, 9:00 AM, Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 3628 S....
Grace Marie Patston
Jul 27, 2006
Grace Patston, 85, of Littleton, CO, died in peace July 27, 2006. Born October 5, 1920 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of George and Elsie (Thein) Lilienthal.. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Patston, and by one son, Robert John. She is survived by her sons, Thomas W. Patston, Jr. and David B....
Kevin Robert Douglas
Jul 25, 2006
Kevin Robert Douglas, 21, of Denver, passed away July 25, 2006. Born March 27, 1985 in Denver, Colorado, he was the son Robert and Cheryl (Williams) Douglas. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brothers Jeffrey and James (Sarah); his grandmother, Helen Williams; nieces Micaela & Kendra; one nephew Christopher; many aunts, uncles, & cousins. Kevin had...
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