Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Donna  Jean Blue

Donna Jean Blue

Oct 28, 2019

Donna Jean Blue November 1, 1928-October 28, 2019 Funeral Service Friday, November 1, 2019, 11:00 am, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. Interment Golden Cemetery. Survived by children Debbie (Jim) Lawler, Randy (Sharon) Blue, Vicki (Steve) Younger; grandchildren Stephanie (Mike) Kaiser, Brandon (Tracy) Hipp, Brittany (Joe) Kochar, Aaron Younger, Tyler (Bianca) Younger, Tristan Blue; great-grandchildren Emily...

Todd  Alan Creason  Jr.

Todd Alan Creason Jr.

Oct 28, 2019

Todd was born on August 19th, 1980 to Todd Creason Sr. and Lisa (Sanford) Jeffrey. Todd passed away on October 28th, 2019 of complications with diabetes. He is the loving father of three children: Natalie Renea, Jacob Michael, and McKenzie Rose Creason. Todd enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar. He had the natural gift of listening to a song and...

Ken Smith

Ken Smith

Oct 27, 2019

Kenneth ""Ken"" Walter Smith made his transition on October 27, 2019 at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 12 days. He was born on December 15, 1953 in Lubbock, Texas.

He is survived by his twin daughters, Abigail and Emily Smith, of Arvada, CO. He is preceded in death by his parents, Presley and Lera Smith. Ken...

John  Gordon Wesolek

John Gordon Wesolek

Oct 27, 2019

John Gordon Wesolek, 92, passed away at Morning Star Assisted Living in Littleton, CO on October 27, 2019 two weeks after losing the love of his life June. John was born on September 8, 1927 in Saginaw, MI. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea as a medic. While stationed at Fitzsimons Army...

William  Thomas Mason

William Thomas Mason

Oct 27, 2019

William Mason, 79 of Centennial, Colorado, passed away October 16, 2019 at Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Center in Aurora from dementia and kidney disease. He was born October 4, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to Elizabeth B. Mason and Col. Ben A. Mason Jr.

William (Bill) is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Pam Mason.

He is preceded in...

Margaret  A. Hancock

Margaret A. Hancock

Oct 27, 2019

Margaret A. Hancock, 74 of Westminster passed away on October 27, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Les Hancock and three daughters.

Funeral Service on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Horan & McConaty, 7577 W. 80th Ave. Arvada, CO 80003. Burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery following the service at 2:30 pm.

Funeral Service:...

Ret. Colonel Sherwin G. Desens

Ret. Colonel Sherwin G. Desens

Oct 27, 2019

Retired Colonel Sherwin “Butch” Desens died peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Aurora, Colorado. He was 98 years old.

He was born in Union Hill, Illinois on June 25, 1921, and graduated from Reddick High School in 1939. He attended the University of Illinois in Urbana before volunteering for military service in 1942 after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Patricia  Claire Schultheis

Patricia Claire Schultheis

Oct 27, 2019

“On the evening of Sunday, October 27th, Patricia “Pat” Claire Schultheis of Lakewood, Colorado, went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 84, surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born on December 15, 1934, in Montpelier, Vermont, to Col. Malcolm Everett Craig and Irma Claire Craig. As an army brat, she called many places home including:...

Charlotte  L. Albanese

Charlotte L. Albanese

Oct 26, 2019

Charlotte L. Albanese, 93, passed away on October 26, 2019. She was born to Mary (Keil) and Perry Mayfield on July 5, 1926.

Charlotte is survived by her children and their spouses Karel and her husband Steve Wallace, and Mary and her husband Mike Potts; her grandchildren Stephanie Wallace, and Ethan Wallace; along with other loving family members and friends....

Jerry  Wayne Andersen

Jerry Wayne Andersen

Oct 26, 2019

Jerry Wayne Andersen, 66, of Laramie, WY passed away on October 26th, 2019 surrounded by his family at University of Colorado Hospital in Denver. Despite being very healthy, he sustained a severe and unrecoverable stroke.

He was born in Grand Island, Nebraska to Kenneth and Thelma Andersen on April 20, 1953. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and...

Luke Aaron Crawford Perkins

Luke Aaron Crawford Perkins

Oct 26, 2019

Luke Aaron Crawford Perkins, 30, of Northglenn, Colorado, suddenly passed away on October 26, 2019. He was born on March 13, 1989 in Boston, Massachusetts to parents Eric R. Perkins and Sharon Crawford Perkins.

Luke graduated from the Massachusetts Academy of Mathematics and Science, Worcester, MA, in 2007. He then attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, where he earned...

Karin  Therese Cambria

Karin Therese Cambria

Oct 26, 2019

Karin passed away on October 26th, 2019.

She was born in 1967 in New York City, New York. Her parents are Frank Cambria (deceased) and Carol Cambria.

She has left behind her mother, Carol, her sister Kris Link (Eric) and brother Frank Cambria. She was predeceased by her sister, Kelly Cambria.

She has also left behind her beloved nieces and...

Karen Rex

Karen Rex

Oct 26, 2019

Karen passed away on October 26th after a battle with cancer. She was a fourth generation Denverite, born April 7, 1937 to Bill and Helen Peltier who preceded her in death, as did her brother Bill, Jr.

She was the devoted wife to her husband of 59 years, David, loving mother to Scott, Mike and Andy (Pam). Her cherished grandchildren...

Ilse Romoth

Ilse Romoth

Oct 26, 2019

Beloved teacher. Cherished mother. Loving grandmother. Adored wife. Devoted daughter.

Everywhere Ilse went, she shone a light for others to follow.

Kind words and fond memories flow out from everyone who knew her.

We will all miss her more than words can say.

Memorial Service: November 4, 2019 6:30 pm Horan & McConaty - SE Denver/Aurora11150 E. Dartmouth Ave.Aurora, CO 80014

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Gabrielle  Lorene McDaniel

Gabrielle Lorene McDaniel

Oct 25, 2019

Gabrielle Lorene McDaniel, age 10, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019, at The Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.

Gabby was born on July 6, 2009, in Denver, Colorado, to parents Justin and Krista McDaniel. A resiliant, animated and affectionate child, Gabby enjoyed reading, puzzles, playing ball and spending time with her family and friends. She left a smile and...

Francis  ""Frank"" Makowski

Francis ""Frank"" Makowski

Oct 25, 2019

Francis "Frank" Makowski, 93, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on October 25, 2019 at Sandalwood Manor surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 17, 1926 in Denver, Colorado, son to the late Frank and Lilian Makowski. Frank married Irene Makowski and together they shared 70 years of marriage.

Frank Makowski was a selfless man. He dedicated his life to his...

Catherine  R. Meyer

Catherine R. Meyer

Oct 25, 2019

Catherine R. Meyer, of Broomfield, Colorado passed away on October 25, 2019.

Visitation is on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 4-6pm with Rosary to follow at 6pm, both held at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229. Funeral Mass is on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 10:30am at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 900 West...

Chris  Marinus Nielsen  Jr.

Chris Marinus Nielsen Jr.

Oct 24, 2019

Chris Marinus Nielsen, Junior was born to Edith and Chris Nielsen, Sr. on August 21, 1932 in Dannevirke, Nebraska. Chris’ father died prior to his birth. Chris had seven brothers and sisters: Virgil Nielsen, Louie Nielsen, Marinus Nielsen, Earl Nielsen, Doris Haney, Erma Brittian and Eda Mae Jensen, all of which have preceded him in death.

After graduating from high...

Patricia  L. Stanek

Patricia L. Stanek

Oct 24, 2019

Patricia L. Stanek, 89, passed away at home on October 24, 2019. She was born to Marion Pascoe and Peggy (Bader) Pascoe on June 16th 1930 in Idaho Springs, CO.

She is survived by her children Thomas Stanek, Peggy Banks and her husband John, Pam Roloson, and Kim (Stanek) Gutierrez; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many other loving family...

George  P. Yedo

George P. Yedo

Oct 24, 2019

George P. Yedo passed away on October 24, 2019. He was born on February 22, 1931 to Jacob and Katy Yedo in Denver, Colorado.

His First wife Florence, sister Mary, Brothers John, Joseph and James preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Ruby, Daughters Diona and Linda. Sons Thomas and Timothy, stepchildren Tammy, John and David. He...