Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Gregory  Lee Moore

Gregory Lee Moore

Jul 22, 2004

Gregory Lee Moore, 54 of Wheat Ridge died July 22, 2004. Husband of Cheral; step-father of Jamie Drapeau, Jennifer Wiltsie Runyan; grandfather of Benjamin, Donna, Simon, Marie, Peter; brother of Cheri Quaratino, Debbie Morvay, David Moore, Tina Moore, Heather Wine; grandson of Blanche Moore. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation, Monday, 5-7:00 pm, Rosary, Monday, 7:00 pm both at...

George  C. Olsen

George C. Olsen

Jul 20, 2004

Olsen, George C. George C. Olsen, 69, of Aurora, passed away on July 20, 2004 from complications associated with open-heart surgery. He enjoyed a full life as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born in Soda Springs, Idaho on November 26, 1934 to John Alexander and Ethel Marie Christensen Olsen. He married Jolene Rasmussen on October 8, 1958...

Mary  E. McDonald

Mary E. McDonald

Jul 19, 2004

Mary E. McDonald, 95, of Thornton was born April 19, 1909 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and passed away July 19, 2004 in Thornton, Colorado. Mary is preceded in death by her husband James F. McDonald, Sr. She is survived by her son James F. (Shirley) McDonald; three grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be Thursday 7:00 p.m. from the Horan...

Anne  McGill Burford

Anne McGill Burford

Jul 18, 2004

Anne M. Burford of Denver, Colorado. Daughter of Dr. Joseph John McGill and Dorothy O'Grady McGill, died Sunday, July 18, 2004. Anne was born in Casper, Wyoming, April 21, 1942. A graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School in Denver, and at the age of 21, the University of Colorado School of Law where she served on law review....

Cecila  Joy Strickler-Waggoner

Cecila Joy Strickler-Waggoner

Jul 14, 2004

Cecila Joy Strickler-Wagoneer of Casper, Wyoming. Daughter of Angela Strickler and Christopher Waggoner; sister of Angelina Tobin, Christopher Waggoneer, and Justin Strickler; granddaughter of Christine Strickler & Jim Darrah, and Rose & Keith Waggoner. Funeral Service, Saturday 10 am, July 17th, 2004 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. A Funeral Service will be held...

Richard  Colwell Bone

Richard Colwell Bone

Jul 12, 2004

Richard C. Bone, 87, of Aurora died July 12, 2004. He was born Sept. 23, 1916, in Fredericktown, OH. He served his country for 26 years in the Army Air Corps and the U. S. Air Force retiring as a Captain Nov. 1, 1963. He was a former POW in WW II. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing and traveling in...

Raymond  Joseph Gross

Raymond Joseph Gross

Jul 11, 2004

Departed for his heaven reunion with family and friends. He left behind his wife, Evelyn (Suzie) Leeman Gross, a step-son, Larry Leeman, a son, Michael Gross, a daughter Linda Coughlin and four grandchildren; cousins, Jack Ehekircher and Barbara Mueller. Ray lived in South Denver all his life. He attended Asbury Elementary, Grant Jr. High and South High Schools. He was...

David  R. Krolicki

David R. Krolicki

Jul 9, 2004

David R. Krolicki of Littleton. Husband of Karen; father of Adam, Neil, Tracey, Brent, Lauren; 10 sisters; one brother; grandfather of Amber and A.J.; 29 nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Rosary Tuesday, 7 p.m., both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 1 p.m., Light of the World Catholic Church, 10316 W....

Helen  H. Hartley

Helen H. Hartley

Jul 8, 2004

Helen Hartley of Lakewood, Colorado. Mother of three; grandmother of three; great-grandmother of two. Private cremation was held. Remembrances suggested to the charity of your choice.

Jean  T. Murawski

Jean T. Murawski

Jul 8, 2004

Jean T. Murawski, 86 of Denver died July 8, 2004. Jean was born January 6, 1918 in Chicago, IL. She married Alex Murawski in 1942, he died in 1989. Mrs. Murawski lived in Kenosha, WI later moving to Pompano Beach, FL and in 1998 she moved to Denver. She enjoyed painting and world travel and was active in the Catholic...

Brian  Edward Nollinger

Brian Edward Nollinger

Jul 8, 2004

Brian Nollinger, 24, of Broomfield, CO, formerly of Highlands Ranch, CO, died as a result of a bicycling accident. Graduated from University of Colorado, School of Electrical Engineering and employed by Seagate Technologies in Longmont, CO as a development engineer. With his family, Brian participated in competitive water skiing. An outdoor enthusiast, he enjoyed biking, camping and hiking. His passion...

Dorothy  Marie Lauby

Dorothy Marie Lauby

Jul 7, 2004

Dorothy M. Lauby, 80 of Denver died July 7, 2004. Mother of John R. Lauby and Patricia J. Stolt; sister of Robert, Henry, Gerald, John Bredlau, Lucille Wirtz, Esther Frederick and Arlene Barker; also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Visitation, Monday 1-2 pm, Funeral Mass, Monday, 2:00 pm both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S....

Robert  Alexander Canfield

Robert Alexander Canfield

Jul 6, 2004

Robert "Robin" Canfield, Robin was born April 11, 1951 in Denver, Colorado and passed away July 6, 2004 in Littleton, Colorado. He is survived by his wife Kathryn Gubricky Canfield; sister Margaret (Ron) Iseminger; brother Stephen Canfield and numerous cousins and other relatives and friends. Robin had an enormous capacity for joy, and when joyful, for highly vocal drunkenness. I...

John  Thomas Stoddart,  Jr.

John Thomas Stoddart, Jr.

Jul 4, 2004

John Thomas Stoddart, Jr. was born in Buffalo, NY on July 20, 1920, a son of John T. and Ellen (Mosier) Stoddart. He was a direct descendant of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He attended Nichols School in Buffalo and graduated from Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. and from Yale University. He enlisted...

Donald  Joseph Grimsrud

Donald Joseph Grimsrud

Jul 3, 2004

Donald J. Grimsrud, 64, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was a Captain in the United States Air Force as a missile commander stationed in Grand Forks, ND. Donald was an employee of Great West Life and AT&T. We will miss his strength, wit and kindness. Husband of Marie Elaine; father of Todd (Danielle), Piper, April (Paul)...

Margaret  A. McMullen

Margaret A. McMullen

Jul 3, 2004

Margaret A. McMullen, 94 of Denver died July 3, 2004. Wife of the late Eugene J. McMullen; mother of Philip, Teresa, Jim (Debbie); sister of Catherine Purfurst; grandmother of John & Patrick. Funeral Mass, Friday, 10:00 am, Church of the Risen Christ, 3060 S. Monaco Pkwy., Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Samaritan House, 2301 Lawrence St., Denver, 80205.

William  Loughran Rice

William Loughran Rice

Jul 1, 2004

William L. Rice, Attorney, was born September 18, 1912 in McCook, Nebraska and passed away July 1, 2004 in Englewood, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his wife Bessie M. Rice. William is survived by his son Terrence W. (Kathy) Rice; brother John L. (Marie) Rice; grandson Chad D. (Maggie) Morris; grand-daughter Christy L. Morris; great-grandaughter Delaney Morris; great-grandson...

Manuel  G. Vigil

Manuel G. Vigil

Jun 30, 2004

Manuel G. Vigil, 65, of Lakewood. Husband of Elsie Vigil. Father of Michael and Kenneth (Mary) Vigil. Papa to Lauren, Kaitlyn, Miranda, and Ian. Brother of Mark, Edward, Gilbert, Jerry, Frances Chavez, Mary Conklin, and Mary Anne Jackman. Uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, July 6, 4:00-7:00 P.M., Rosary, Tuesday 7:00 P.M., both at Horan & McConaty Family...

Virginia  Bussman Mesard

Virginia Bussman Mesard

Jun 26, 2004

Virginia B. Mesard, 79 of Aurora died June 26, 2004 at Shalom Park Nursing Home. Wife of Bert; mother of David, Peter and Paul; sister of William Bussman, Jr. Memorial services, Monday, August 9, 2004, 10:00 am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3201 S. Parker Rd. Memorial contributions to Shalom Park Nursing Home, 14800 E. Belleview, Aurora, 80015.

Melba  Rae Rugg

Melba Rae Rugg

Jun 25, 2004

Melba Rae Woods was born June 8, 1934 in Montrose Colorado to Everett C. and Leona Hays Woods. She died peacefully on June 25, 2004. She attended the University of Denver where she met her life partner, Donald E. Rugg, they married in 1953. Melba's career took her to the University of Denver (Denver Research Institute) and then to ADA...