Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Theodore ""Ted"" Fritschel
Jul 1, 2019
Ted Fritschel, 87, died at his home in Centennial, Colorado on July 1, 2019.
Ted was born to Dr. Erwin and Irma (Hast) Fritschel in Greeley, Colorado, the middle of three sons. Throughout his school years, Ted was a successful student and athlete, and he graduated from Greeley High School in 1950. His next four years were at Wartburg College...
Tamara D. Shamansky
Jul 1, 2019
Survivors Include Tamara’s former spouse, David; sons, David and Joshua Shamansky; mother, Erika Chafin; Father Donald Chafin; Sister, Tonya. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to Women’s Bean Project, https://www.womensbeanproject.com/
Memorial Service: July 14, 2019 2:00 pm Horan & McConaty - South Metro/Centennial5303 E County Line RdCentennial, CO 80122
Reception: July 14, 2019 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Horan &...
Herman D. Cooper
Jul 1, 2019
Herman D. Cooper, 81, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on July 1, 2019.
Born August 26, 1937 in Dunkirk, New York, Herman was a graduate of the Dunkirk High School class of 1956. He served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty-eight years until retiring. In his retirement, Herman enjoyed bowling, golfing and visiting the Casino.
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Jessica Kay Harris
Jul 1, 2019
Jessica Kay Harris, 16, of Northglenn, Colorado passed away suddenly on July 1, 2019.
Memorial Service will be Saturday, July 6, 2019, 11am at The Crossing Church of the Nazarene, 3501 West 104th Avenue, Westminster. Reception to immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jessica’s honor to Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Mail to: Giving...
Jean Ann Kerl O'Donnell
Jul 1, 2019
Jean Ann Kerl O’Donnell, of Denver and Grand Lake, passed away peacefully July 1, 2019. Possessed of keen intelligence, steadfast loyalty and ever-present elegance, Jean was born December 21, 1922, in Oakland, Nebraska. She is predeceased by her husband, Bryant O'Donnell, as well as by her mother, Anna Renard Kerl, and father, Irving Kerl, brother, Thomas Kerl, and sister, Mary...
Rebecca Lea Puentes
Jun 30, 2019
Rebecca Lea Puentes, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on June 30, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on July 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229.
Please share memories of Rebecca and condolences with her family by signing the online guestbook below.
Celebration of Life: July...
Rodney A. Nielsen
Jun 30, 2019
Born in Fremont, Nebraska to Elmer and Elaine Nielsen, Rod grew up in Brush and Ft. Collins, Colorado. He graduated from Ft. Collins high. In 1975, he received a Bachelor of Science with highest distinction in civil engineering from Colorado State University. Rod spent 32 years working for Amoco and BP as an engineering manager. Upon leaving BP, he worked...
Karen Allan Johnston
Jun 30, 2019
Karen Allan Johnston of Parker, Colorado passed into eternal light on Sunday, June 30, 2019, with her husband Andrew Schmidt by her side. Karen fought a hard battle against cancer for the last 10 months.
Karen was born on March 29, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Huntington, Long Island. She moved to Denver in the seventies...
Alice Lorraine Hinton
Jun 30, 2019
Alice Lorraine Hinton, 76, passed away June 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Alice was born in Holdredge, Nebraska on June 30, 1943 to George and Frances {Murray} Ralston and was the oldest of 6 children. Alice was preceded in death by her father George Ralston, mother Frances Ralston and brother John Ralston. She is survived by her husband of 56...
James A. Panagoulias
2019
James A. Panagoulias died peacefully at home on June 30, 2019. He was born in Nashua, NH to Fay and Andrew Panagoulias. Jim moved to Colorado in 2003. He had a kind and gentle spirit and his strong faith and optimism were an inspiration to everyone around him, especially during his courageous three and a half year battle with cancer....
Robert O. Balusong
Jun 29, 2019
Robert Orbano Balusong, age 76, died at his home in Northglenn, Colorado on June 29, 2019. The cause of death was aortic stenosis and non hodgkins lymphoma.
Born on June 9, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, he last lived in Northglenn, Colorado and worked for the Rocky Mountain News for 26 years before retiring in 2009. Robert served in the...
Eleanor Apodaca
Jun 29, 2019
Eleanor Apodaca, 80, of Lakewood passed away on June 29, 2019 at Western Hills Health Care Center. Born on December 9, 1938 in Colorado, she was the daughter of Solomon and Delma (Gonzales) Vigil. Eleanor married Damacio Joe Apodaca together they shared 30 years of marriage.
Eleanor enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. She also enjoyed sitting...
George Francis Coughlin
Jun 29, 2019
George Francis Coughlin passed away on June 29, 2019 in Denver, CO. He was 81 years old.
George was born to Walter James and Helen Coughlin in 1938. A Denver native and lifelong Colorado resident, he graduated from Regis Jesuit High School and Regis College. In 1964, he married Milli Wankum and together they raised two children, Marypat and Peggy.
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Theresa Waites
Jun 29, 2019
Theresa succumbed to her battle with aortic valve regurgitation, chronic kidney disease, and colorectal cancer at noon on Saturday, June 29, 2019.
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She was born to Frank Bartman (1892-1956) and Sophie Szostak (1903-1977).
The youngest of siblings Mary (1921-2014), John (1924-2007), Michael (1925-1996), Margaret (1929-2004), and Peter (1932-present), Theresa graduated from Saint Mary High School, Class of 1952 (Rev....
Mary Chester
Jun 29, 2019
Mary Chester March 2, 1935-June 29, 2019 Survived by husband Reed; children Jean Willeford, Scott Chester, Susan Arrigo, Wade Chester, Ross Chester; ten grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Todd Chester. Rosary Thursday, 7/11/19, 7:00 pm, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. Funeral Mass Friday 07/12/19, 11:00 am, St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7240...
Peggy Sue Butler
Jun 29, 2019
Peggy Sue Schuyler was born on Oct. 6, 1969 in Red Lodge, Montana. She left this world on June 29th, 2019 and is now safe in the arms of Jesus.
Peggy graduated from High School in Casper, Wyoming in 1986. She married not long after and they had a son, Blake Butler, in 1997. Peggy received her BS degree from...
Lamont Harris
Jun 28, 2019
Lamont Harris, husband, father, barbeque connoisseur, sports fan, comic book aficionado, smartass and all-around amazing man, left this earth suddenly on June 28, 2019 from an unknown cause at Presbyterian St. Luke's.
Lamont loved his family, bacon grease, ""white people"" music, and random tidbits of knowledge. He left this world a little bit dimmer without his smile to illuminate any...
Harvey O. Johnson
Jun 28, 2019
Harvey O. Johnson March 30, 1951-June 28, 2019 Harvey Johnson of Lakewood, CO. Survived by wife Gwen, two children. Memorial Service Sunday, July 21, 2019, 2:00 pm, Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1390 Brentwood St., Lakewood, CO 80214. Graveside Service Monday, July 22, 2019, 9:30 am, Fort Logan National Cemetery.
George Richard Trembath
Jun 28, 2019
George Trembath passed away on June 28, 2019. He was born on June 29, 1939 in Erie, CO.
He is survived by his wife Joan; his son Brian J. (Tracey); and his grandchildren Cole, Blake, Dillon, and Morgan.
Funeral Mass Thursday, July 11, 2019, 11am, St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 W. Florida Avenue, Lakewood. Services will conclude at the church.
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Kristen Cavanaugh
Jun 27, 2019
On Wednesday, June 27, 2019, Kristen Lynn Cavanaugh, our beloved daughter, was called into the arms of God at the age of 33.
Kristen was born on October 3, 1985 in Roswell, Georgia. Kristen attended Holy Trinity and Divine Redeemer schools and went on to graduate from Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs. Kristen studied journalism at UNC and...
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