Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Anthony Urban

Anthony Urban

Aug 9, 2006

Tony Urban, 42, of Elizabeth. Husband of Tracey; father of Vanessa & Tony; son of Mary Lou & Frank; brother of Debbie, Dan & Frank. Memorial Rosary Tuesday 7:00 PM. Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10:00 AM. Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd. Entombment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Everybody Loves Tony...To know...

Devin  T. Gallo

Devin T. Gallo

Aug 8, 2006

Devin T. Gallo was born November 5, 1975 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Maelynn and John Lacouture. He passed from this life on August 8, 2006, while at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver. In addition to his mother, Mae, he is survived by one brother, Mike Mashman, and by stepsisters Alicia and Aimee Lacouture.

Elsie  Catherine Stucka

Elsie Catherine Stucka

Aug 8, 2006

Elsie C. Stucka, 93, died of natural causes on Aug 8. She was the wife of Steve Stucka for 56 years and mother to Joe (Ula) Stucka, LouAnn (Tom) Balensiefer, and Steve (Joan) Stucka. She enjoyed the blessings of 7 grandchildren. Elsie was born to Joe and Mary Kasenga in Louisville, CO on Jun 29, 1913. She married Steve on...

Billie  D. Gooden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...