Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Kerry L. Sharp
Dec 21, 2004
Kerry Lee Sharp of Thornton, Colorado. Survived by mother, Eva Sharp; father, Jesse Sharp; brothers, Ed, Gerry and Clay; sisters: Marlene and Vanessa. Also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Wednesday 12 - 4:30 p.m., Memorial Service Thursday 12 p.m., both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Leah I. Yordy
Dec 20, 2004
YORDY, LEAH Leah Yordy died on December 20 at the Julia Temple Center in Englewood at age 97. Born in Kansas as the youngest of a large family, she was predeceased by all of her ten sibling. She married Alvin Yordy in 1929 in Hesston, Kansas, her hometown. They moved to Denver in 1936, where her husband was a principal...

Harold D. Torgan
Dec 20, 2004
TORGAN, HAROLD D. Prominent Denver attorney, Harold D. Torgan was born 1914 in Alberta, Canada. He graduated from the University of Manitoba law school and became a member of the Colorado Bar Association in 1938. Well known for community service, he was a member of the downtown Denver Lions club 58 years, and served as President from 1976-77. He served...
Phyllis Riley Horner
Dec 19, 2004
Phyllis Riley Horner 1946 '"" 2004 Services are being held for life long summer resident Phyllis Riley Horner, on January 8, at the Wellshire Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. She was received into the church triumphant on December 19, 2004. Mrs. Horner was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, attending John Burroughs School for high school. She was the...
Dr. Arvey Leroy Mason
Dec 17, 2004
Dr. Arvey Leroy Mason was ordained in 1937 and ministered until his death. Preceded in death by wives, Faye and Rosella, daughter, Delores and son, Richard. Survived by devoted companion Charline, five children, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, one brother, and five sisters. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St. Interment, Belleview Cemetery, Westminster,...
Louis Steven Madrid
Dec 16, 2004
Louis Steven Madrid Louis Steven Madrid, Independent Landman, passed on Dec. 15, 2004, in Denver, CO. Louie was a generous compassionate man who cherished his family and friends. An athlete and brave risk taker, he achieved success and earned the respect of those who knew him. Motto: My word is my bond. Born to Joe and Viola Madrid on Feb....

Bennett Nicholas Bertoli
Dec 11, 2004
BERTOLI, BENNETT N. 20, of Denver died Dec. 11, 2004. Bennett was a free spirit. He loved life, his friends, family and the outdoors. Bennett came into our lives and quickly left. He left footprints on our hearts and we will never be the same, Love, Mom, Dad and Grant. Visitation, Tuesday, 6-8 pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091...
KRISTY LEE CUTRIGHT
Dec 11, 2004
Kristy Lee Cutright, 16, of Aurora was born February 8, 1988. She died December 11, 2004. She was a Junior at Denver Christian High School where she was an excellent student, a member of the Girl's Select Choir and soccer team.. Kristy was an International/National Junior Olympic Taekwondo medalist and 3rd Degree Black Belt. She was a member of the...

Wilma Hansen
Dec 11, 2004
HANSEN, WILMA 90 of Denver died Dec. 11, 2004. Mother of Paul W., James C., Karl R. Kathryn R. Chinburg; sister of William Bodan, Jr.; grandmother of six. Funeral service, Friday, 10:00 am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., Private interment, Littleton Cemetery. Memorial contributions to a charity of your choice.

VICKI PETERSON
Dec 11, 2004
PETERSON, VICKI Vicki Peterson, Arvada; Mother of Shari Peterson, Marilyn Peterson and Margaret "Madge" Schmidt; Sister of Deloris Simkins; Also survived by her granddaughter Rachel Huwa and her husband Corey, grandson Corey Schmidt; and numerous nieces and nephews; Memorial Service, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr Street, Arvada.

Fanelli Muriel
Dec 9, 2004
FANELLI, MURIEL 90 of Denver passed away Dec. 9, 2004. Mother of Hank & Joe Fanelli; grandmother of Marissa, Christina & Julie; sister of Estelle Smith. Services and interment Hartsdale, N.Y. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Porter Hospital Foundation, Organ Transplant Services, 333 W. Hampden Ave., Ste 620, Englewood, CO 80110 in memory of Muriel.

DeLine H. I. Jim
Dec 9, 2004
DELINE, H. I. 'JIM' of Denver passed into the hands of God, Dec. 9, 2004. He fought his cancer courageously for fourteen years. He was a native of Colorado and a successful businessman. He loved the outdoors, his horses and most of all his family. He is survived by his wife Mary Kay (Braun) DeLine; his four sons, daughters-in-laws; fourteen...

James Joseph Stonehocker
Dec 9, 2004
James Joseph (Joe) Stonehocker, born September 8, 1914 and died December 9, 2004. Preceded in death by his wife, Flora. Survived by brothers, Walter and Earl Stonehocker; sons, James (Cindy) and Dennis (Mary) Stonehocker; daughters, Elizabeth Prater and Kathy (Pete) Porter; grandsons, Christopher and Sean; granddaughters, Steffanie and Amanda; and a great granddaughter, Hannah. A resident of Denver from 1914...

BETTY JANE HOCH JONES
Dec 6, 2004
JONES, BETTY JANE HOCH Dec. 6, 1925 '"" Dec. 6, 2004 Betty Jones of Centennial, Colorado passed away on December 6, 2004 in Tomball, Texas at the age of 79. She is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Don Jones; children, Christine Goodwin and husband Roger of Denver; Louise and husband Monte of Lewisville; Bob Jones and wife...

EDRA NADINE BAKER
Dec 6, 2004
Edra Nadine Baker, born January 21, 1929 to Joe and Iona Thorne of Lockwood, MO. Moved to Englewood, CO, August 8, 1935. Married Doyle Baker, August 19, 1946. Doyle passed away in October 1987. She is survived by her sister, Naomi B. Hebert; her brother, Edwin D. Thorne, Sr.; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Visitation Sunday 2-5pm,...
Irene Barbara Ann Tracey
Dec 5, 2004
Irene Barbara Ann Tracey, 73, passed away December 5, 2004, in Littleton, Colorado. She was born October 29, 1931, in Wappingers Falls, NY to Anna Beahan and George Dick. Irene obtained a bachelors and masters degree in education at New York State University. She was already a world traveler and sailed on the Queen Mary during the 1950's. She taught...

Patrick Salazar
Dec 4, 2004
Patrick Salazar, 67 of Thornton died December 4, 2004. He is a retired Denver Sheriff Deputy. Husband of Mary; Father of Jennie (Matt) Cord, Adam, Luke, Joshua, Rebekah; Grandfather of Jaylen. Visitation, Monday, 5:00PM - 8:00PM. Memorial Service, Wednesday, 10:00AM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado. Committal Service, Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Ernest Preston Hobbs
Dec 3, 2004
Father of Everett (Debbie) Hobbs and Vicki (Bryce) McNutt; brother of Donald (Pam) Hobbs and Beverly (Harold) Groves; also survived by six grandchildren. Memorial Service Friday, 10:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances are suggested to The American Lung Association, 1600 Race Street, Denver, 80206.
Christopher Alan Valesquez
Dec 3, 2004
CHRISTOPHER 'CHRIS' ALAN VALESQUEZ Chris was a Christmas baby born on Christmas Day in 1965. What a special gift he was to his family. He was a small baby born with a cleft palate and had to stay in the hospital until he gained some weight. Because of the cleft palate he had to be fed with a special syringe....

Paul Rudolph Mayerle, Jr.
Dec 2, 2004
Paul Rudolph Mayerle, a retired Denver Police Officer, died on Thursday, December 2, 2004 at his home. He was 83. He was born on May 3, 1921 in Denver, Colorado, his lifelong home. He was the second child of Paul and Jennie Mayerle. Paul grew up during the Great Depression in Globeville, a section of Denver that attracted immigrants, like...
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