Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Albert  Joseph Frainier

Albert Joseph Frainier

Mar 30, 2007

Albert Joseph Frainier, Jr., 80, was born in Buffalo, New York and lived in Denver for over 40 years. He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 with his twin brother, Richard, and served honorably for 22 years. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander. He was a fighter pilot in the Korean War and was highly decorated for...

David  G. McCracken

David G. McCracken

Mar 29, 2007

David, age 48, died on March 29, 2007 and is survived by his parents, John and Marline McCracken and sisters, Lorri (Ernest) Duran, Annette (Jack) Lorenzini, and Kathy (Nathan) Stone. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Eastern Hills Community Church, 19697 E. Smoky Hill Road, Centennial, Colorado 80015. Please sign the...

Ruth  Leona Cohen

Ruth Leona Cohen

Mar 28, 2007

Ruth Leona Cohen, 77, of Denver died March 28, 2007. She is survived by her children, Greg Cohen and Debra (Paul) Fuller; granddaughters, Leslie Barrett and Sara Francis; great-granddaughter Abbey Raymer Francis; sister, Carole Wells; brothers, Ernest, Edward and Thomas Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband, Milton G. Cohen, preceded her in death. Scripture Service, Monday, 10am, Horan...

Leon  Clare Rittenhouse

Leon Clare Rittenhouse

Mar 28, 2007

Leon Clare Rittenhouse, 95, passed away on March 28, 2007 at Hospice of Metro Denver in Aurora, Colorado. He was born January 26, 1912 near Lewellen, in Garden County, Nebraska. He was second of the eight children born to T.L. (Thomas Leon) and Velma Beryl (Rudd) Rittenhouse. He graduated, 1932, from Garden County High School, Oshkosh, Nebraska, and later attended...

Patricia ""Patti"" Anne Fuchs

Patricia ""Patti"" Anne Fuchs

Mar 27, 2007

Patricia Anne (Patti Welsh) Fuchs of Englewood passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at the age of 41. She is survived by sons Jeffrey, Joseph and Jacob, and former husband Robert F. of Littleton; her parents Jeanne T. Welsh, of Centennial and Thomas J. Welsh, of Estero, Florida; brother Michael of Paris, France; and sisters Kaki and Maggie of Glenview, Illinois. She...

JoAnn  Cunningham Baker

JoAnn Cunningham Baker

Mar 26, 2007

"Josie", 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 26, 2007. Her beloved husband of 49 years, Tom; daughter Kelly (Scott) Pietrs; grandchildren Dylan, and Brandon; and sisters Mary Kay (Ed) Connell, Patricia (Bill) Carroll and brother Don (Sally) Cunning- ham survive her. She is happily dancing the jig with her parents Kathleen and R.J. Cunningham. Memorial Mass...

Douglas  D. Byrne

Douglas D. Byrne

Mar 26, 2007

Douglas D. Byrne, 37, Aurora Police Officer, died March 26, 2007. Son of Donald and Barbara Byrne; brother of Sharon (Todd) Gibson. Funeral Service, Friday, March 30, 2007, 10:00 a.m., Heritage Christian Center, 9495 E. Florida Ave., Aurora. Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Eugenia  R. Jarvis

Eugenia R. Jarvis

Mar 24, 2007

Eugenia R. Jarvis of Denver proceeded in death by husband Jack and son, Mark. Loving Mother of Shane (Carmen), Blake (Diane), Greg (Anne) and Ann (Rick) Perry. Sister of Charles, Karen and Mary Grethen. Grandmother of Cameron, Brandon, Susan, Carrie, Nick, Katherine, Emily, Kyle and Lauren. Great~grandmother of Ella and Emma. A Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, March 28, 2007...

Florence Bock

Florence Bock

Mar 23, 2007

Florence Bock, 84, of Littleton. Wife of David. Mother of Gwen & Tim (Hilde). Grandmother of Stephanie. Sister of Emy Wong, Edward Chan, Louis Chan, Esther Chan, and their spouses. Funeral Service Tuesday, 9:30 AM, Foothills Bible Church, 6100 South Devinney Way, Littleton, 80127. Internment Fort Logan National Cemetery. Viewing one hour before the service at the church. Memorials to...

Christiane  L. Williams

Christiane L. Williams

Mar 21, 2007

40, taken prematurely on March 21, 2007, due to a fatal accident. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, friend, and soldier. A Captain in the United States Army, who recently served honorably in Iraq. A service celebrating her life will be Wednesday, 2:00 pm, at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora.

Michael  Dennis McNeill

Michael Dennis McNeill

Mar 21, 2007

Michael Dennis McNeill, 64, of Denver, died March 21, 2007 after a long battle with kidney cancer. After serving in the 101st Airborne Division, he joined the Denver Fire Department in 1967, retiring in 2000. Mike represented fire fighters as 9th District Vice President of the International Association of Fire Fighters for more than 24 years. He is survived by...

Alexander  A. Machray

Alexander A. Machray

Mar 21, 2007

71, entered into rest March 21, 2007. Beloved husband of Sylvia for 41 years; loving father of Alex Machray and Susan (Derrick) Kincaid. He was a dedicated worker who retired after 41 years of service with General Motors. Alex was a man with an infectious smile who loved life - skiing, swimming, hiking, camping, travel, gourmet foods, and animals. A...

Marshall Piccone

Marshall Piccone

Mar 20, 2007

Marshall Piccone, Denver, passed away in the company of his wife and his family on March 20, 2007. Marshall was born on October 10, 1922, in Denver to Vincenzo James and Nicoletta M. Piccone. Marshall was a stellar student, having received straight A's throughout his academic career and graduating with a BS, Chemistry from Regis College (1943) and a MS,...

Joalyne  Roberta Hoover

Joalyne Roberta Hoover

Mar 20, 2007

Joalyne Roberta Hoover, 82, mourned by her children Mary, Ted, Michaela, Janella Rae, Daniel, Ron, Art and Theresa; preceded in death by her brother Jim and survived by brothers Ted, Bill and Dick; 10 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 24, at 10 AM...

James Klich

James Klich

Mar 20, 2007

James Klich, 72, of Lakewood. Husband of Phyllis. Father of Douglas & wife Shelly, Katherine & husband Jeffrey Briquelet; Brother of Alice Willis; Grandfather of Lyann. Memorial Service Monday, 10:30 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Memorials to The James Klich Memorial Fund C/O Wells Fargo Bank.

Harold  J. Koster

Harold J. Koster

Mar 19, 2007

Harold is survived by his wife of 59 years, Aline C. Koster; children, David (Linn) Koster, Sue (Byron) Leibold, Dennis Koster, Daniel (Lesley) Koster; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters; six brothers. Visitation is Sunday, March 25, 2007, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with The Rosary at 7:00 p.m., both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave....

Virginia  Marie Gruben

Virginia Marie Gruben

Mar 18, 2007

Virginia Marie (Spaeth) Gruben, 84, passed away March 18, 2007, in Lakewood, Colorado. She was born December 5, 1922, in Carlyle, a daughter of Lillian (Fietsam) and Oscar Spaeth. She married Henry C. Gruben, on January 20, 1945. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church in Lockport, Illinois, for many years...

Carl  O. Hawkins

Carl O. Hawkins

Mar 18, 2007

Carl O. Hawkins was born December 6, 1932 in Pratt, Kansas. He spent most of his career as a professional bricklayer. He owned and operated his own bricklaying business for several years. He was too lively to retire and was working with his brother, Robert Bandy until his sudden illness and death. Carl was an avid bowler, golfer, and cruiser;...

Virgil  Edwin Gore

Virgil Edwin Gore

Mar 18, 2007

Virgil Edwin Gore was born February 11, 1926 in West Point, Mississippi and died on March 18, 2007 in Centennial, Colorado at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife Joyce; daughters Lizette (Adam) Johnston and Renee (Jim) Konrad; 9 grandchildren; sister Betty Biggs; and brother John Gore. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 22,...

Goergia  C. Bramley

Goergia C. Bramley

Mar 17, 2007

Georgia (Rusty) Bramley of Thornton. Wife of The Late John (Jack) E. Bramley; Mother of Lorie (Joe) Evanoff, Pam (Keith) Matteson, Chris (Debbie Sue) Brehmer, Casey (Christine) Brehmer; Sister of Jim (Joanne) & John (Paula) Furlong. Also Survived By 10 Grandchildren & 5 Great~Grandchildren. Memorial Services 11:00AM Friday at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. In Lieu...