Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Matthew Paul Stapleton
Mar 7, 2006
27, of Albuquerque died March 7, 2006 in Denver, CO. Attended high school in Albuquerque. Worked at Matt's Taxi Cab in Albuquerque. Loved fishing, played golf, was an avid guitarist and loved snowboarding. Preceded in death by his brother George R. "Bucky". Survived by his parents: Paul and Gay Stapleton; brothers: Brad and his wife Monica and T.J.; niece: Sequoia;...
Coach Ruben Gomez
Mar 7, 2006
Ruben Gomez, 83, of Ludington, Michigan passed away Tuesday, March 7th, at 7:20 p.m. in Denver Colorado. Ruben was born October 13, 1922 in Questa, New Mexico to Lee and Sophia Gonzales. He grew up in New Mexico, attended high school in Costilla, and graduated from Menaul High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his early years, Ruben worked in...
Russell G. Baker
Mar 7, 2006
Russell G. Baker, 87, died March 7, 2006. Husband of Judy; father of Malina (Bill), Valeda & Sean; grandfather of Brook, Corwyn, Stephen, Sophia, & Leif. Visitation 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday, Funeral Service 10:00 AM Monday, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth. Memorials to Evercare Hospice, 8051 E. Maplewood Ave., Greenwood Village, CO 80111 & Hospice of...
Christina E. Flynn
Mar 7, 2006
93, entered into rest March 7, 2006. Beloved mother of Thomas E. (Olga), Patrick (Joan), Anna Marie & Mitzie; grandmother of Sean (Erin), Thomas S. (Cathy), Bridget (Gerard) Pineda, John P., Maureen and Megan; great-grandmother of Madeline, Alana, Jack Pineda, Rose Pineda Katie Pineda and Gerhig Pineda; and sister of Ida Muenster of Dubuque, IA. Christina was born April 23,...
Charles F. Gaasch
Mar 6, 2006
Charles F. Gaasch, 89, retired United Airlines Pilot, went to be with the Lord on March 6th. Survived by wife of 70 years, Rosalie Gaasch; son, Charles Gaasch Jr. (Donna); daughters, Betty Villano (Jerry), Nancy Fritzler (Robert); sister, Doris Wallizer and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He entertained many people with his love of music. He was a life member...
Charles A. Perea
Mar 6, 2006
Charles A. "Chuck" Perea, 60, of Denver, died March 6, 2006. He is survived by his brothers, Tony (Priscilla) and Serafin Perea; sister, Wilma Perea; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:00am, Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 3900 Pierce St. Interment, Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
Maryanne Elizabeth Gargan
Mar 5, 2006
Maryanne, 83, wife of Thomas P. Gargan, for 63 years passed away March 5, 2006. Preceded in death by sons Brian, Vincent and daughter Rosanne Passarella. Survived by sons Thomas P. II, Frederick, MD, Matthew, Daniel and Kevin all of Denver and grandchildren Micki and Chris Passarella, Antioch Ill, Christina and Patrick Gargan, Frederick, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial...
James Douglas Hinga
Mar 5, 2006
57, a loved father of three and prominent Denver mediator and former attorney, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006 at his home. Jim is remembered as a wonderful person, who always put the needs of others before his own and cared deeply for his family and friends. He was remembered as a lover of music and dance. Some of the...
Samuel Patrick Newman
Mar 4, 2006
42, passed away March 4, 2006. He is survived by his parents Tom and Mary Newman, and brothers John and Mike. Visitation Friday, 4-7 PM with a Rosary Service and sharing of memories, 7 PM at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3201 S. Parker Rd. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10 AM, Christ the King Catholic Church, 845 Fairfax, Denver....
Joye R. O'Berry
Mar 4, 2006
Joye Robinson O'Berry, 81, passed away March 4, 2006, in Aurora, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 25, 1924 in Monroe, Utah, a daughter of Mae Hanchett and Joseph Henry Robinson. She is survived by her loving husband, Lt Col Willard Daniel O'Berry, USAF, Ret.,; sons, Michael George O'Berry; Willard Daniel O'Berry, Jr. (wife, Judy); Patrick...
Irvin Kenneth Pierce
Mar 3, 2006
Irvin Kenneth Pierce was born on July 9, 1923 in El Reno, Oklahoma. He along with his mother and father moved to Colorado in 1937. He spent his school years in Denver and Englewood. He joined the Army in 1942, serving three years in the 334th Infantry 84th Division. He was a World War II veteran and recipient of the...
Mary Jane Kirchhof
Mar 2, 2006
Preceded in death by her husband Peter E. Kirchhof. Survived by her children, Peter (Julie) Kirchhof, Katie (George) Armatas, Julie (George) Mannion, James Kirchhof and Betsy (Tim) Blunk; Grandchildren: Nicholas, Sarah, Matt, William, Luke & Mallory; Brother: Frank "Buzz" Garvin. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Metro Denver, 501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 700, Denver...
Dorothy Bond
Mar 2, 2006
Dorothy Bond of Thornton. Mother of Patricia A. Muniz, Robert L. Bond; sister of Lois Hughes, Wilma Sullenger, Aleene Newsom, Emily Ballmann, Anna Richardson, Sylvia Rossorelli; grandmother of Robert Jr. and Michael Bond; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services, Thursday 2:30 pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton.
Sir John A. Owens, KGCHS
Mar 2, 2006
80, former President and CEO of Union Bank & Trust, Denver; and former President of First Bank of Palm Beach County, Del Ray Beach, Florida. After retiring from banking in 1977, Owens was associated with Larson Distr. Co. in Denver for 10 years as VP of Finance. He recently retired from Owens Landscape Design & Mgmt., Inc., a company he...
Julianne Ruetz
Mar 2, 2006
Julianne Ruetz, nee Brueggemann, died Thursday, March 2, 2006 at the age of 76 after a protracted battle with cancer. Born in California on April 6, 1929, she moved with her family to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin at the age of 11. In 1950, she graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee with a major in speech and English and a minor in...
Craig Turk
Mar 2, 2006
Craig Turk born in Denver, Colorado on August 24, 1954. Died unexpectedly on March 2, 2006 and resided in Lakewood, Colorado. Craig was a devoted husband, an adoring and considerate father, and an affectionate grandfather. His family includes wife Denise Turk, daughters Mystena Crow and Betty Turk, son-in-law Benjamin Crow, and grandson Brenden Crow. He was the son of the...
Jennie Petrocco
Mar 1, 2006
Jennie Petrocco, 90, of Denver, died March 1, 2006. She is survived by her sons, Dominic (Genie), David (Susan), and Albert Petrocco; daughter, Betty (Lewis)) Garner; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry LaRusso; and sister, Frances DeCrescentis. Her husband, Albert, preceded her in death. Rosary, Monday, 7pm; Funeral Mass, Tuesday 10am, both at Assumption Catholic Church, 2361 E.78th Ave. Entombment,...
Andree Kim Lien BuiVanTri
Feb 28, 2006
Ms Andree Kim-Lien BuiVanTri is the second daughter in a family with six siblings. Born in September 21, 1934 in Laos, Ms Kim Lien spent her entire childhood in Laos and Thailand. In 1953, her whole family moved back to Saigon, Vietnam, and there she worked as an agent for National Central Bank of Vietnam until April 30, 1975. In...
Garry L. Smith
Feb 28, 2006
Garry L. Smith, 68, passed away February 28, 2006 from complications of diabetes & heart disease. Garry grew up in Joplin, MO. He was a professional baseball player for the Kansas City A's organization in the early 1950's. He moved his family to Denver in 1962. He spent the last 12 years of his life working with his daughter Alice...
Helen Mary Weaver
Feb 28, 2006
August 14, 1920 - February 28, 2006. Loving mother & grandmother of Kelly (Mike) Haugen, Ashleigh & Connor Haugen. Rosary, Thursday 6 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Mass, Friday 10 AM, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 2200 S. Harrison St. Interment, Mt. Olivet.
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