Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Orvis  K. Bjornsen

Orvis K. Bjornsen

Oct 17, 2005

Orvis K. Bjornsen was born December 29, 1918 in Colome, South Dakota. The family later moved to Boyd County, Nebraska, where he met his future wife, Myrtle. They married in San Diego in 1942 then moved to Denver in 1944. Orvis ran service staions and parking lots downtown Denver for 42 years. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Myrtle;...

James  Steward Fenton

James Steward Fenton

Oct 17, 2005

James S. Fenton, 83, of Bailey. Husband of June. Father of Douglas. Grandfather of Nicole & Peter. Brother of Evelyn Proffit & Jerry Fenton. Memorial Service Thursday, October 20, 2005, 11:00 A.M., Beaver Ranch Community Center, 11369 S. Foxton Road, Conifer. Memorials to the Elk Creek Community Church, 30404 Kings Valley Dr., Conifer, 80433. The Family invites you to sign...

Aaron  James Meyer

Aaron James Meyer

Oct 16, 2005

Aaron Meyer, 13, passed away peacefully the morning of October 16, 2005. He is survived by his parents Douglas and Robin Meyer, and sister Michelle (Luis) Cruz and brother Christopher; his grandparents, aunts, uncles, 1 niece, 3 nephews and many cousins. A memorial service will be Wednesday, October 26, 11:00 AM at Horan and McConaty Funeral Home, 3201 S. Parker...

Juan Fresquez

Juan Fresquez

Oct 12, 2005

Juan "Tommy" Fresquez of Denver. Father of Priscilla (Ron) Alarid, Pat (Mike)Garcia. Grandfather of 8. Great grandfather of 5. Visitation Sunday, October 16, 2005, 4:00 to 6:00 pm with the Rosary at 6:00 pm. Funeral Service Monday, October 17, 2005, 10:00 am All at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery. The family...

Massie  Lee Booth

Massie Lee Booth

Oct 10, 2005

Massie Lee Booth, Loving Mother and Grandmother passed away October 10, 2005. She is survived by three children; Antoinette Williams, Harry Dee Williams, and Earl Lollis; six grandchildren; Ronnie, Jeffrey and Kenny Williams, Jessica, Christina, and Michael Lollis, and three great grandchildren; Lashay, Jeff, and Shala Williams. Massie was born in East St. Louis, Illinois July 15, 1918. She was...

Kathy Kerr

Kathy Kerr

Oct 7, 2005

Kathy Kerr, Parish Administrator, transferred her membership to the Church Triumphant on October 7, 2005. Kathy is survived by her husband, George; sons Mark (Erin) and Brian; granddaughter Isabelle; mother Edna Wiechman; and sisters Marie, Karen and Rachel. A Celebration of Life will be Friday, October 14, 2005 10 AM at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 11500 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora....

Lucile  Curtis Hatton

Lucile Curtis Hatton

Oct 6, 2005

Lucile Hatton. Oct. 14, 1925 - Oct. 6, 2005. Lucile Curtis (Ward) Hatton, 79, formerly of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, after a long battle with Alzheimer's at a care facility in Denver, Colo. Lucy was born and raised in Huntingdon, Tenn., the middle child of three children born to Everett and Ethel Ward. She graduated from...

Celeste  Marjorie Howard

Celeste Marjorie Howard

Oct 6, 2005

Celeste Marjorie Howard, 24, of Littleton. A Chef, graduate and Fellow of The Culinary Insitute of America. A graduate of Chatfield High and a student at the Univerisity of Denver. Daughter of Tom and Mitch. Sister of Emily (Rolando) and Andrew. Rosary, Tuesday, 11:00 A.M., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 2:00 P.M., Mile-Hi...

Wava  Lucille Engquist

Wava Lucille Engquist

Oct 6, 2005

Wava L. Engquist, a 38 year resident of Fort Morgan, died Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Cherry Creek Nursing Center in Aurora, CO. Wava was born and grew up in the New Raymer area. After marrying Pat Engquist, they moved to Henry, Nebraska and then returned to the Fort Morgan area in 1953. She had been a member of Fort...

Tevita  Latu Fifita

Tevita Latu Fifita

Oct 6, 2005

Tevita "David" Latu Fifita, of Aurora, passed away October 6, 2005 in Henderson, Nevada. He was born November 18, 1930 in Koloa, Tonga to Melenaite Kaufusi and Tevita Makisi Fifita. He married Paulette R. Larsen, March 27, 1964. She preceded him in death October 26, 2003. David is survived by seven children, Richard (Linda) Fifita, Utah; Phil (Brett) Fifita, San...

Mary Ann Hogelin Crowell

Mary Ann Hogelin Crowell

Oct 5, 2005

Mary Ann Hogelin Crowell of Westminster. Mother of Gretchen (John) Davis, Andrea (Paul) Johnson, Kristin (Rinaldo Valenzuela) Crowell, Sean (Kit) Crowell and Mattew Crowell: Sister of Ted (Doris) Hogelin. Also survived by 8 Grandchildren. Rosary, Friday, October 7, 2005 at 7:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Funeral Mass, Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 10:00AM at...

Mary Ann T. Hamilton

Mary Ann T. Hamilton

Oct 3, 2005

Mary Ann Hamilton, of Denver, entered into rest October 3, 2005. Mother of Daniel J. (Michelle), Patricia M. (Alan) Jenni, Michael J. (Cody), Janice A. Carrillo; grandmother of Kristen, Lisa, Megan, Ryan and Karen; and great-grandmother of 3. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Edward. Rosary, Thursday 2 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...

Helen  Allen McCoy

Helen Allen McCoy

Oct 1, 2005

September 7, 1925 - October 1, 2005. Helen dies at home with family by her side. Helen was a Denver native. She was very active in volunteer activities. She is survived by her son, Michael (Lou Ann) McCoy, of Arvada; daughters, Samantha Lowderback, of Spokane, WA; Kathleen Bridget McCoy, of Grand Junction; Molly (Rod) Mobley, of Aurora; Patty (Gerry) Blevins,...

Lauth  W. Robert

Lauth W. Robert

Sep 29, 2005

Robert W. Lauth, 87, of Denver, died September 29, 2005. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Eileen; daughters, Nancy (Ben Greene) Lauth and Mary Jane (Larry) Moser; grandchildren, Nick and Angela Bosco; and niece, Denise Tommasone. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 2200 S. Harrison St. Services to conclude at...

Diane  K. Robinson

Diane K. Robinson

Sep 28, 2005

Loving mother, grandmother, Daughter, Sister, and friend, Diane Kaye Robinson was born July 17, 1957 in Denver Colorado to Beverly and Tommie Robinson. Diane grew up and attended school including Manuel High School. She loved sports and played basketball in her younger years. Diane worked at Qwest Communications for 25 years this past April. She loved her job as a...

Howard  Vincent Martin

Howard Vincent Martin

Sep 27, 2005

Howard V. Martin, born April 24, 1922 in Steamboat Springs, CO. Passed into Eternal Life September 27, 2005. Proceeded in death by his wife Jane in 1986 and son Stephen in 1963. He and his surviving brother Gilbert enlisted in the Navy war effort in 1943, served in the South Pacific and he continued to serve in the US Naval...

Irene  Elizabeth Bleigh

Irene Elizabeth Bleigh

Sep 26, 2005

Irene Elizabeth Bleigh 74, of Denver was born April 24, 1931 in Mapleton, Iowa and died September 26, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. Irene is preceded in death by her husband Richard Bleigh. She is survived by her sons Jeffrey and Gregory Bleigh, both of Denver; her sister, Linda Calta and her husband Dick Calta of San Clemente, California; a nephew,...

Mary  A. Mehelich

Mary A. Mehelich

Sep 25, 2005

Mary A. Mehelich, 96, of Arvada, died September 25, 2005. She is survived by her son, Anthony Mehelich. Her husband, Anton, preceded her in death. Funeral Mass, Monday, 11:00 a.m., Spirit of Christ Catholic Community, 7400 W. 80th Ave., Arvada, CO 80003. Services to conclude at church. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Spirit of Christ Catholic...

Lucy  D. Meadows

Lucy D. Meadows

Sep 25, 2005

LUCY MEADOWS, born April 29, 1927, entered into rest Sept. 25, 2005. A former Colorado Springs resident, Lucy is survived by her husband, Joseph 'Herbie'; daughter, Ann Meadows; grandsons Matthew and Luke; great grandchildren Isaiah and Alexis; sister, Flora Amborn, brothers Phillip (Margie) Martinez, Bernie (Natalie) Martinez, Charlie (Maxine) Martinez, and Vino (Jackie) Anthony; and daughter-in-law Jan Meadows. Lucy was...

Adam  P. Janssen

Adam P. Janssen

Sep 22, 2005

Adam P. Janssen, 12, of Lakewood. Loving son of Glenn & Mary. Brother of Luke & David. Grandson of Paul & Phyllis Skocypiec, Preston & Margaret Janssen. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Vigil service, Tuesday, September 27, 2005, 7 O'clock in the evening, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral mass, Wednesday, September 28,...