Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Katherine  Eleanor Stevens

Katherine Eleanor Stevens

Oct 10, 2017

Katherine Eleanor (Kucera) Stevens, 94, died on October 10, 2017. She was born January 1, 1923 in Pasadena, California. She was the second child of Joseph and Gladys (Seely) Kucera. Katherine attended Pasadena City College, studying art, drafting, and dress designing. She was employed at Hughes Aircraft in drafting. Katherine was a “Rosie the Riveter” on the P-38 Lightning aircraft...

Teresa  Lynn Wegner

Teresa Lynn Wegner

Oct 10, 2017

Teresa Lynn (Fitzpatrick) Wegner, youngest daughter of Mary Fitzpatrick and the late Francis Fitzpatrick, died Oct. 10, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. She was 49. Teresa was born July 17, 1968, at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge and raised in Westminster. She graduated with honors from Iver C. Ranum High School in 1986. Teresa mastered the piccolo and...

Isidro  Armenta Garcia

Isidro Armenta Garcia

Oct 10, 2017

Isidro, 87, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away on October 10, 2017. Viewing will be on Monday, October 16, 2017, beginning at 6:00 PM with Recitation of the Rosary to follow at 7:00 PM; Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 10:00 AM, all at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229. Interment...

Rudy Phannenstiel

Rudy Phannenstiel

Oct 10, 2017

Rudolph Marion Phannenstiel was born on November 14, 1935 in Hays, Kansas. He was the 2nd of 4 children born to Alexander and Minna Phannenstiel; older brother, Louis and younger sisters Annita and Veronica. The family moved to Denver in 1945 and took up residence on South Ogden Street. All the children attended St. Francis De Sales in Denver. In...

Abel  J. Chacon

Abel J. Chacon

Oct 10, 2017

Abel J. Chacon, 90, of Lakewood, CO passed away on October 10, 2017. He was a decorated veteran of WWII stationed in the Philippines. He was a professional carpenter for over 40 years. He was a builder of custom homes, restaurants, condos in major ski resorts and major hospitals in Denver. He built the family home in Lakewood, CO in...

James E. ""Jimmy P"" Padilla  Jr.

James E. ""Jimmy P"" Padilla Jr.

Oct 10, 2017

James E. “Jimmy P” Padilla Jr., 63 of Aurora, CO was born in Denver, CO on May 20, 1954. Jimmy P returned home to his lord and savior on October 10, 2017. Jimmy P is survived by Wife; Lorraine Padilla; Daughters Krista and Jackie Padilla; Son James Padilla; Brother Herman (Barbara) Padilla; Sisters Diane (Eugene) Lopez and Sylvia Palomino. A...

William  '""Bill"" Roberts

William '""Bill"" Roberts

Oct 9, 2017

William Walter Roberts (Bill), 73 of Parker, Colorado died on October 9, 2017 in Hill City, South Dakota. Bill was vacationing with family at the time of his death. Bill was born on May 20, 1944 in Port Huron, MI. His Parents were Dr. Joseph Youmans Roberts and Mona Lombard Roberts, both deceased. Soon after his birth he moved to...

Daniel  M. Chapman

Daniel M. Chapman

Oct 9, 2017

Daniel M. Chapman, beloved friend, and husband to Fran passed away peacefully on October 9th after a courageous five year battle with ALS. Born in Norwich, CT, Dan was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy. He obtained his undergraduate degree in history/political science from Boston University, then migrated to Boulder in 1974 to pursue his master's degree at the University...

Michael  Angelo Garamella

Michael Angelo Garamella

Oct 8, 2017

On Sunday, October 8th, 2017, Michael Angelo Garamella left this mortal life. He was born in Connecticut on March 30th, 1916 to Antonino Garamella and Nicolina Cardinale Garmella. Michael is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen Estelle Garcia Garamella, and his grandchildren, Ashley Anderson and Lucas Anderson. He is survived by his four children, Margaret (Tim)...

James Robert ""Jim"" Egan

James Robert ""Jim"" Egan

Oct 8, 2017

Jim, a ninety year resident of Denver, passed away on October 8, 2017. After serving in the US Navy during World War II, he graduated from Regis College. He co-owned Egan Printing, which was founded by his grandfather in 1891. He married Elaine Minot in Denver Sixty six years ago. Together, they had 8 wonderful children. He is survived by...

Roger  Pius Mirza

Roger Pius Mirza

Oct 8, 2017

Roger Pius Mirza passed away October 8, 2017. Roger is survived by his wife of more than 24 years, Karen; two daughters in Connecticut from a previous marriage, Trisha and Stephanie; two grandsons who also reside in Connecticut, Christopher and Thomas; his stepdaughter, Tamme and her two children Aubrey and Ian who grew up knowing Roger as their grandfather. Roger...

Michael  E. Paul

Michael E. Paul

Oct 7, 2017

Michael E Paul passed away on October 7, 2017. He was born on October 21, 1970 in Denver, Colorado to William and Janet Paul. Michael is survived by his son Chancellor McClaren, mother Janet Paul, uncle Jim Paul, aunt Diane Sommers, longtime companion Cory Koehler and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his father William M Paul, Jr....

Jacqueline  D. Bell

Jacqueline D. Bell

Oct 7, 2017

Jacqueline Diane Bell was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 15, 1938 to Bernard Derda and Bernice (Thompson) Derda, and passed away in Denver, Colorado, October 7, 2017 at age 79. Jacqueline received her B.S. from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was married to David E. Bell on November 19, 1960 enjoyed 47 years of marriage until his...

Rick  D. Ansay

Rick D. Ansay

Oct 7, 2017

Owner of Awning Company of America since 1970. He is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Jenny; His loving children Keir (Stacie), Kristi (Chad) Hine, Kori (Ron) Kruck, Rick A., Lauren, Daniel; 10 grandchildren; as well as his Brother Deacon Ron Ansay and sister Roberta (Ansay) Anderson. He is preceded in death by his father Aloys A. Ansay...

Janine  Ann Egging

Janine Ann Egging

Oct 7, 2017

Janine Ann Egging, 81, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away October 7, 2017. She was born March 6, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to Alex and Gertrude Harrison. Janine attended Akron University, graduating with a degree in Chemistry. After graduation, she moved to Sterling, Colorado where she worked at the local hospital. It was here she met Leonard W. Egging, who...

LeRoy  Edmund Krzesinski

LeRoy Edmund Krzesinski

Oct 7, 2017

LeRoy Edmund Krzesinski, 88, passed away on October 7, 2017. A Funeral Service and Reception will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, starting at 11am, at Horan & McConaty, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial 80122. Please share memories of LeRoy, and condolences for his family, by signing the guestbook below.

Steve Becker

Steve Becker

Oct 7, 2017

Steve Becker of Westminster, Colorado passed away on October 7, 2017 at the age of 69. He is survived by his children Brian Becker, Stephanie (Jason Perez) Becker, Tierney (Cole) Kelly; his grandchildren Austin Becker, Dylan Becker, Alena Rendon (and her mother Angela Rendon), Kenya Becker-Perez, India Becker-Perez, and Steven Kelly; his siblings Peggy Brabec, Michael Becker, and Bill Becker;...

Virginia  Clara Eggert

Virginia Clara Eggert

Oct 6, 2017

Virginia Clara Eggert of Arvada, Colorado passed away on October 6, 2017 at the age of 93. A Visitation will be held on Monday, October 30, 2017 beginning at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. A Funeral Service honoring Virginia's life will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2017...

Viva  B. Ellis

Viva B. Ellis

Oct 6, 2017

Viva B. Ellis passed away peacefully on October 6, 2017, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was married to the late James M. Ellis and had 3 daughters; Amy(deceased), Susan and Patti. She also leaves behind her grandchildren; Elizabeth, Kurt and Erik Pattison, Katy and Ron Polluconi, and Beth Knox. She touched the lives of all around her with...

H.  Lyle Banta

H. Lyle Banta

Oct 6, 2017

H. Lyle Banta passed away October 6, 2017. He is survived by 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, he loved his family. He is preceded in death by his wife, 1 son and 1 grandson. Lyle served in the Marine Corps during WWII and was an avid outdoors man. A Memorial Service will be held on Tues., Oct....