Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Stephen  Kent Helmick

Stephen Kent Helmick

Nov 8, 2005

Stephen Kent Helmick, 56, passed away peacefully at his home in Denver on November 7, 2005. He was an artist, poet, historian and a philosopher of life. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; daughter, Kate; sisters Erin and Deborah; brother, Jim and their spouses; and many nieces and nephews. There will be a gathering of his family and friends...

Richard  Lee Schrepferman

Richard Lee Schrepferman

Nov 7, 2005

Richard L. Schrepferman died on November 7, 2005. He was born on July 6, 1928, in Denver, Colorado. He attended the Denver Public Schools and graduated from East Denver High School in 1946. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1950 and from the University of Denver, College of Law in 1953. Richard practiced law in Denver with the...

Mark  Alex Edrich

Mark Alex Edrich

Nov 7, 2005

Mark Alex Edrich passed away November 7, 2005, at the age of 16. A sweet, sensitive, and gentle boy, Mark had only begun to spread his wings and show us what kind of man he would become. A Junior at Green Mountain High School, Mark excelled in his coursework and loved math and science. He was a math tutor, and...

Philip  Damian Rotole

Philip Damian Rotole

Nov 6, 2005

Beloved husband of Beverly J. Rotole and wonderful father of Phil, Jr., Jim Rotole (Vanessa) and Christine Rotole McConnell (John); grandfather of Brandon. Much loved by his sisters and brothers, Trudy (Jerry) O'Connor, Mary (Martin) Yeager, Jack (Jackie), Bob, Dick (Sheri), and Joe Rotole. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who will all miss their "Uncle Pete." Preceded in...

Paul  Albert Hakala

Paul Albert Hakala

Nov 6, 2005

Paul Hakala, 42, passed away November 6, 2005 after a long illness. Survived by his parents; 6 brothers and sisters; and the loving caregivers at 67th Avenue Group Home. A memorial mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 1311 Oneida St., Denver, Wednesday, November 9, 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to Wheat Ridge...

Yolanda Hager

Yolanda Hager

Nov 6, 2005

Yolanda Hager, 88, of Denver, passed away October 19, 2005. She is survived by her children Shannon (Andrew) Joseph, Lloyd Hager, Jane Williams, Margaret Hager, Douglas (Bibiana) Hager, and Robert (Cathy) Hager; grandchildren Benjamin Williams, Matthew Williams, Marlies Hager, Lars Hager, Eric Hager, Wesley Hager, and Thomas Hager; and sister Grace (Lewis) Winter. A memorial service will be Saturday, October...

Garth  Henry Rudd

Garth Henry Rudd

Nov 5, 2005

Garth Henry Rudd, 89, passed away Saturday, 5 November, 2005, at the home of his son, Gary L. Rudd in Parker, Colorado. He was born 23 January 1916 in Parker, Idaho to George F. and Esther Jackson Rudd. He was the third of their nine children. Garth grew up in Parker, Idaho, attended Ricks Jr. College in Rexburg, Idaho and...

Judith  Anne Jones

Judith Anne Jones

Nov 5, 2005

Judith Jones of Ulladulla and Brighton-Le-Sands, Australia, recently of Littleton, Colorado, passed away November 5th, 2005. Judith was born August 15th, 1928. Judith will be best remembered as a graceful woman, loving wife and mother, and keen gardener. Judith was the mother of Kelvin, mother-in-law to Elizabeth, Nana to William and Harrison. Predeceased by her loving husband William Bluett Jones...

Nona  Carol Fanning

Nona Carol Fanning

Nov 5, 2005

Nona Carol Fanning (a.k.a. Noni Bird, Nana, Program Director and Chairman of the Board) Nona 'Carol' McClure was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, March 17, 1937, daughter to Corby and Nadine McClure. Carol's family later moved to Denver where she graduated in 1955 from East High School. Carol attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Il, where she met her husband, Frederick Nelson...

Marvin  Leo Martinez

Marvin Leo Martinez

Nov 5, 2005

Marvin "Leo" Martinez passed away November 5, 2005. Survived by wife, Jo Rene; sons, Chad Martinez, Carey, Travis and Jon Hawk; daughters, Sonya Thomas and Lisa Martinez; brothers, Charles and Nicholas Martinez; sisters, Margarita, Belinda and Diana; grandsons, Dillon, Hunter, Connor and Quincy; granddaughter, Shelby. Family will receive visitors at Horan & McConaty Mortuary, 4:00 PM-7:00PM, 3201 S. Parker Rd.

Jacob  Allen Hansen

Jacob Allen Hansen

Nov 4, 2005

Jacob Allen Hansen, 23, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on November 4, 2005. Jacob leaves behind his father, Donald Layton Hansen; his mother Nora Lea Totten; siblings, James, Andrea, Joshua, Jared, and Jeremiah; and grandmother, Pearl Wallace Hansen. Services for Jacob will be held at 12 Noon, on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at The Church of Jesus Christ...

Mildred  A. Beck

Mildred A. Beck

Nov 2, 2005

Mildred Amelia Beck, 91, of Denver, Colorado, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away November 2, 2005 in Littleton, Colorado. She was born December 23, 1913 in David City, Nebraska, a daughter of Henry and Susanna Schmidt Ronkar. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Virgil Glen Beck. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Sue A. (Joe)...

Jo  Ann Tierney

Jo Ann Tierney

Nov 2, 2005

Jo Ann Tierney, 75, of Denver. Wife of Bernard; sister of Kay (Robert) Ott of Melbeta, NE, and Carol Gaukel of Cheyenne, WY; sister-in-law of Kathleen Hooper of Gering, NE, Patricia Tierney of Falls Church, VA, John (Marion) Tierney of Cocoa Beach, FL; and aunt to many. Memorial Service 2:00 PM Wednesday, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth...

Mary  Ann Capra

Mary Ann Capra

Nov 1, 2005

Mary Ann Capra, born June 7, 1942 to Chas and Frances Brandenburg; step-daughter of Chas P. Wells. Survived by her husband Michael H. Capra; mother of Michelle T. Novak, John (Patsy) Capra, Donna (Michael) Goelze, Greg (Robin) Capra; beloved grandmother of Melissa, Erin, Megan, Samantha, Candice, Marie, Zach, Caylen and Brenna; sister of Wm (Nance) Brandenburg, Jean (Bruce Rippe)Brandenburg, the...

Christopher  Scott Curley

Christopher Scott Curley

Nov 1, 2005

Chris Curley, 26, of Littleton, CO passed away due to complications of a seizure on November 1, 2005. A graduate of Heritage High School where Chris excelled as a football player for the Eagles. He possessed a spectacular smile, warm and outgoing personality. Perhaps he will be remembered most for his uncanny ability to make those around him laugh uncontrollably....

Peggy  Alice Murphy

Peggy Alice Murphy

Oct 31, 2005

Survived by her nephew Gerry Shafer and several cousins.

Cynthia  M. Schimpfle

Cynthia M. Schimpfle

Oct 31, 2005

Cynthia M. (Carpino) Schmipfle, 52, of Arvada, died October 31, 2005. She is survived by her loving husband and daughter, Charles and Valerie; sister-in-law of Fred and Deonne Schimpfle; niece of Antoinette Egender, Clyde LoSasso, Josephine Pandolfo, and Betty Mazzotti; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Marie Carpino; and brother, Vincent Carpino....

Glen  Eldon Miller

Glen Eldon Miller

Oct 30, 2005

Denver, 79, Husband of Mildred. Father of Janice, Dan, Glenda, & Dixie. Grandfather of Anita. Visitation Thursday, November 3, 2005, 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. Services 10:00 A.M. November 4, 2005, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.