Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Harry  Ray Taylor

Harry Ray Taylor

Jun 10, 2007

Taylor, Harry R., 73, entered into the Eternal Kingdom on June 10, 2007. He served in the US Forest Service for 33 years and was Bailiff in the Aurora Municipal Courts for 13 years. Beloved husband of Joan, and loving father of Tracy, Kelly, Brian and Kelley. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be on Friday, June...

Ernest  Alfred Parrott

Ernest Alfred Parrott

Jun 9, 2007

Ernest Alfred Parrott was born March 20, 1927 to Garnett W. and Christine G. Parrott in Fort Worth, Texas. Younger brothers were Charles, and George who lives in Arlington, Texas. Ernie attended elementary school close by and still corresponded with and attended reunions each fall with classmates. He graduated Valedictorian of his class at Fort Worth Technical School and was...

Mollie Agnew

Mollie Agnew

Jun 9, 2007

Mollie Agnew, 85, died peacefully June 9 in Denver. Mollie will be fondly remembered by many friends and family. In 1946 she married Kenneth Agnew, who preceded her in death in 1989. Together they lived a full, happy life; her 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren put the sparkle in her eye. She was the happiest teaching ESL for 20+...

Doris  Rita Barone

Doris Rita Barone

Jun 9, 2007

Doris died on June 9, 2007. She is survived by her husband Gary; son Christopher; brother Gerhard Wittemann and his family of Mannheim, Germany. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. at S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

John  W. Corless

John W. Corless

Jun 8, 2007

Jack Corless passed peacefully on June 8, 2007. He is survived by his daughter Lori (Don) Corless-Kennedy. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, June 14, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Risen Christ, 3060 S. Monaco Parkway, Denver. Interment follows at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America....

Denis Bluel

Denis Bluel

Jun 7, 2007

Denis William Bluel was born in Eustis, Nebraska on April 2, 1945 to William and Ruth Bluel. He passed away peacefully at home after a courageous fight against ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease on June 7, 2007. Denis grew up in Nebraska and lived there until being drafted into the Army in 1966. He married Carolyn Johnson and then served his...

Betty  Ann Thiret

Betty Ann Thiret

Jun 7, 2007

Betty A. Thiret, Lakewood. Mother of Michael (Laura), J.J., Gary (Beth), and Robbie Thiret; stepmother of Patty Spencer; sister of Tom, Barbara, and Mike Darley; grandmother of John-Paul, Michel, Tyler, Connor, and Adam; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Tuesday, 11AM, Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to...

Anita  C. Blecha

Anita C. Blecha

Jun 7, 2007

Blecha, Anita "Ann", 78, died peacefully June 7, 2007. She is survived by many beloved friends, colleagues, neighbors and students. She was preceded in death by her husband Arvid "Mike" in 1997. Memorial service will be Friday, June 15th, 2:00 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made...

Edwin Erisman

Edwin Erisman

Jun 5, 2007

Edwin C. (Ed) Erisman Sr., Father of Edwin C. ( Barbara) Erisman, Jr., & Janice M. Wiseman; Brother of June Gunn. Also Survived By 4 grandchildren & 8 great~grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral Service Friday 1:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Interment Highland Cemetery.

Garcy  E. Vasquez

Garcy E. Vasquez

Jun 4, 2007

Garcy E. Vasquez is survived by his children, Kurt (Hazel), Nathan (Laura), Julie (John) Vigil and Adrian (Terri); 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Robert, Abie, Vivian, Danny and Belinda. Visitation, Thursday, June 7, 2007 from 5-8 PM, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, in Centennial, Colorado. A celebration of Garcy's life will be...

Salvatore Taddonio

Salvatore Taddonio

Jun 3, 2007

Salvatore "Sam" Taddonio, 84, passed away June 3, 2007, after an extended illness. Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. He is survived by his son Richard; daughter & son-in-law Sandra & Randall Madsen; granddaughters Cassandra & Kayla Madsen; sisters Clara Gaccetta & Loretta Johnson; numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation 10:00 to 8:00 Thursday, with the family present...

Susan  Jane Maier

Susan Jane Maier

Jun 3, 2007

Susan was born on October 20, 1964, in Baltimore, MD to Jaime and Beverly Turdera. SHe lived in Maryland until age 14, and in 1979 along with her parents and sister moved to Madrid, Spain. She attended the American School of Madrid, and graduated with honors in 1982. She returned to the United States to attend Virginia Polytechnic and State...

Timothy Hovland

Timothy Hovland

Jun 3, 2007

Beloved son of Ron & Kathleen Hovland; brother to Byron (Jennifer), Claire (Dan Chamblee); grandson of Mabelle Meadows; uncle of Aiden & Annalyse, went home to God June 3, 2007. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins. Tim was a 2005 graduate of South High, and was currently a student at CCD studying graphic arts. Tim is a proud...

Gertrude  Irene Crona

Gertrude Irene Crona

Jun 3, 2007

Gertrude I. Crona, passed away tragically on June 2, 2007 as a result of injuries suffered in a hit and run auto collision. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Spencer Crona; Mother of Spencer (Dana Mumey) Crona; sister of Garnett Aurich of SLC, UT., aunt to many dear nieces and nephews. Visitation, Wednesday, 4-7:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 11150...

Johnny  H. Castro

Johnny H. Castro

Jun 2, 2007

John, known as "Gaumey" age 52, died on June 2, 2007. He is survived by his mother, Eliza; siblings Joaquinita, Pete (Rachel), Joaquin (Mary Jo), Ray; nephew Bryan (Krystyna); nieces Lisa and Rebecca Castro; grand-niece Charlotte. He is also survived by his life partner Bill Gutierez. Private services were held.

Dean  Dwayne Behrens

Dean Dwayne Behrens

Jun 2, 2007

Dean Behrens, 46, of Westminster, CO, passed away June 2, 2007 in the Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO. following his battle with brain cancer. Dean was born July 23, 1960 in Le Mars, IA to Dewey and Pat (Goodrich) Behrens. He was a 1978 graduate of the Meriden-Cleghorn High School in Cleghorn, IA. He received a degree in...

Mary  Anna Diller

Mary Anna Diller

May 31, 2007

Mary A. Diller, 83, passed away May 31, 2007.Survived by her children, Larry, John, Brigid, Dan, Lorean and Rita. Visitation, Thursday, 4-7:00PM, Rosary at 7:00 both at Horan & McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave (at Parker Rd); Funeral Mass, Friday, 10:00 AM, St. Therese Catholic Church, 1243 Kingston, Aurora.

Lt. Col. James Antink

Lt. Col. James Antink

May 30, 2007

James Antink, born January 20, 1920 and died May 30, 2007, grew up in Chicago. He attended the University of New Mexico where he met his beloved wife, Josephine Granito Antink and later graduated from the University of Omaha. He joined the Marine Corps as an enlisted man before WWII broke out. He fought as an infantryman in numerous WWII...

Roy  E. Williams

Roy E. Williams

May 30, 2007

Captain Roy E. Williams died in Denver Memorial Day, May 30, 2007. He was 84. His life was devoted to his Navy, his church and his family. Roy enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942. He graduated from the University of Rochester in 1947 with a degree in Business Administration and Economics and continued on active duty serving in World...