Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Ruth  Marie Albertson

Ruth Marie Albertson

Oct 27, 2018

Ruth Marie Albertson, 74 years, passed away on October 27, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. She was born on May 9, 1944 in Nebraska.

A Memorial Service followed by a Committal will be held in her honor on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 1:00PM at Horan & McConaty (11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado).

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William  ""Bill"" Gleason

William ""Bill"" Gleason

Oct 27, 2018

William (Bill) Louis Gleason of Denver, CO passed away on Oct. 27, 2018 at Highpointe Assisted Living in Denver, CO after a long and valiant fight against Alzheimers disease. He was born on Nov. 4, 1932 in Colorado Springs, CO to Mary and Cornelius Gleason of Fountain, CO.

Cornelius and Mary both immigrated to the United States from their native...

William  ""Bill"" Krempasky

William ""Bill"" Krempasky

Oct 26, 2018

William “Bill” Krempasky, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on October 26, 2018.

Bill is survived by his wife, Frances Krempasky; children, Andy (Lisa) Krempasky, Marian (Steve) Boyle, Billy (Jana) Krempasky, Ron (Sandra) Krempasky, Ann Marie (Scott) Henning and Mark (Susana) Krempasky; grandchildren, Marin (Jay) Bryant, Emily and Reed Wilson, Michael, Jeffrey, Stephanie and Tricia Boyle, Kathryn, Sophie and Rebecca Krempasky,...

Rudolph  Peter Andras

Rudolph Peter Andras

Oct 26, 2018

Rudolph “Rudy” Andras, age 88, passed away on October 26, 2018 in Aurora, Colorado. Rudy was born September 10, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Paul and Mary Andras. On March 11, 1951, Rudy married the love of his life, the late Mary Ruth Duschen. The loving couple remained together for 57 wonderful years. Rudy served as a Corporal in the...

Leo  Walter Mayer

Leo Walter Mayer

Oct 26, 2018

Leo Walter Mayer

January 24, 1937-October 26, 2018

Passed in peace, October 26, 2018. Leo Walter Mayer will be missed by all those who considered him family, friend and fellow Trachtler. Born in Lohr am Main in 1937, he was ever proud to show his Bavarian heritage. As a teenager he became a member of D’Lustigen Isartaler Trachten Verein in...

Gerald  Walter Deane  Sr.

Gerald Walter Deane Sr.

Oct 25, 2018

Gerald Walter Deane was born in Galesburg, IL in 1923 to his parents Matthew and Elsie Deane. Gerald graduated from High School and became a member of the Army Engineer Corps for three years. Two of those years, 1944 – 1945, he spent in Europe. Upon his discharge, he moved to Denver, CO where he married his Army pen pal...

Joanne Montgomery

Joanne Montgomery

Oct 25, 2018

Joanne Montgomery, Age 85, passed into eternal rest on October 25, 2018.

Born October 31, 1932 in Long Beach, California, Joanne and her family moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she grew up. She graduated from St. Anthony's School of Nursing in 1953 and worked at Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City. In 1954 she moved to Denver with Friends from...

Helen  Teresa Thomas

Helen Teresa Thomas

Oct 25, 2018

Helen was a Colorado Native born on April 4, 1946 in Denver to the late Hipolito and Mary Esquibel. Her life was fulfilled by her love for her family, and their love for her. Helen was known as ""The Colonel"" by those who loved her most because she was incredibly strong, honest, generous, and funny. She passed away gracefully on...

Cuc  Chi Tran

Cuc Chi Tran

Oct 25, 2018

Cuc Thi Tran, 73 of Aurora, CO passed away October 25, 2018. Cuc was born December 5, 1944 in Vietnam, Asia to Mai Pham and Khiet Quy Tran.

In honor of Cuc, Visitations will be held, October 29, 2018, 3:00pm – 7:00pm and October 30, 2018, 3:00pm – 8:00pm, both at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home (11150 East Dartmouth Ave....

Frances  Zepeda Martinez

Frances Zepeda Martinez

Oct 25, 2018

Frances, 76, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away October 25, 2018.

Frances was born on August 14, 1942 in Mercedes, Texas. She moved to Colorado as a child and lived here every since, graduating from Adams City High School. Frances worked in floral design as a florist at a local greenhouse. She and her husband celebrated life together for nearly 40...

Patricia  I. Tovar-Perlinger

Patricia I. Tovar-Perlinger

Oct 25, 2018

Born on April 29th, 1952 in the beautiful port of Mazatlan, Mexico, to Amparo and Alejandro Tovar. She passed away peacefully on October 25, 2018 at Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge surrounded with love and compassion.

She is survived by her children, Eric Perlinger, and Gabriela Perlinger; her grandson, Rhoan Perlinger; and her 6 siblings, Laura Tovar, Alejandro Tovar, Silvia...

James  William Waddy,,  Sr

James William Waddy,, Sr

Oct 25, 2018

James W. Waddy, Sr., passed away on October 25, 2018, in Littleton, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Esther, his parents, Alice and Edward Waddy, and his brother Raymon Waddy.

Jim retired from the Air Force as a Master Sargeant in 1985 and was a proud member of the American Legion, Post 23 for 43...

Mary  Ann Gerze

Mary Ann Gerze

Oct 24, 2018

Mary Ann Gerze, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away October 24, 2018, with her family at her side.

Survived by her husband of 67 years, Albert E. Gerze; children, Steve (Terry) Gerze and Debbie Detterman; grandchildren, Al Gerze (Breanna), II, Christania (Larry) Crook, Travis Gerze, Wade (Tabatha) Gerze, Dion Disher, Junu Phillips, Jake (Kaylie) Phillips, Zack (Jackie) Phillips, Nick Phillips, Christopher...

Peggy Claunch

Peggy Claunch

Oct 24, 2018

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Claunch 75 of Westminster, Colorado, died at her home on 24th, October, 2018. She was a soft spoken person who showed kindness, caring, compassion and love to everyone.

Born February 27, 1943 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Charles and Ann Elizabeth Colvard Claunch, Peggy Claunch was one of three children. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Lucile  A. Troxell

Lucile A. Troxell

Oct 24, 2018

Lucile A. Troxell Oct. 3, 1926-Oct. 24, 2018 Visitation Thur. 11/01/18, 3:30-4:00 pm, Vigil Service 4:00 pm, both at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass Fri., 11/02/18, 10:00 am, St. Louis Catholic Church, 3310 S. Sherman St. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Vigil Service: November 1, 2018 4:00 pm Horan & McConaty - SW Denver/Lakewood3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.Lakewood, CO...

Bob Harcarik

Bob Harcarik

Oct 24, 2018

Bob Harcarik, 88, of Lakewood passed away on 10/24/18. Survived by son Joe (Kim), 3 grandchildren, Steve, Allison & Jessica, 2 great-grandchildren, Brayden & Nolan. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Faye. Visitation on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, 3-5PM at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.

Visitation: October 28, 2018 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Horan...

Esther  Lydia Griego

Esther Lydia Griego

Oct 24, 2018

ESTHER ""ECHO"" LYDIA GRIEGO,

Esther Lydia Griego, age 78, of Trinidad, Colorado, passed away October 24, 2018 in Denver, Colorado, peacefully at home.

Funeral services will be held at Guardian Angels Catholic Church on November 3, 2018 beginning with the Rosary at 10:00 am leading into the Funeral Mass at 11:00am officiated by Reverend Robert Reycraft and Reverend Daniel Zimmerschied,...

John  Raymond Chapla

John Raymond Chapla

Oct 24, 2018

John Raymond Chapla, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marlene; his children Christy Befort, Denise (Gary) Garrison, and Janine (Michael) Corcoran; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. John will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 30th at 6pm at the Horan...

Clifford  W. Blackstun

Clifford W. Blackstun

Oct 23, 2018

Clifford W Blackstun, age 87, died at Aurora Medical Center South, on October 23, 2018.

Clifford (Cliff) was born on January 5, 1931 at his home in Jennings, Missouri. He graduated from Fairview High School in June 1948. Cliff lived in many locations through his life including, St. Louis and Rolla, Missouri; Oceanside, California; New Iberia and New Orleans, Louisiana;...

Robert ""Bob"" Bruce Edison

Robert ""Bob"" Bruce Edison

Oct 23, 2018

Bob Edison entered my life over 20 years ago. He was a friend of my former husband who died 19 years ago. Before Tom Stafford died, he looked at me and said, ""who will take care of you now""? Nearly 5 years later I married Bob Edison. Bob honored me with the highest of integrity. Bob had been divorced for...