Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Frederick George Spratte
Oct 29, 2017
Frederick George Spratte passed away on October 29, 2017 in Lafayette, Colorado. Born on January 13, 1938 in Denver, Colorado. The son of Irma Carr and Otto Spratte. He lived in Arvada, CO most of his working days as a business consultant. Frederick was a dedicated Broncos season ticket holder and spent many years in bowling leagues. During his retired...
Mary J. Kelly
Oct 28, 2017
Mary, 87, of Denver, Colorado, passed in the company of her family on October 28, 2017. She was born in Denver, Colorado on September 19, 1930 to her parents, James & Helen Johnson. Mary had a deep faith, relentless sense of humor, and always had spunk for each of her friends. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November...
Rodney Glen Arneson
Oct 27, 2017
Rodney G Arneson 15 month old of Kiowa, passed away on October 27th 2017 surrounded by loving family and friends, in his home. Rodney was born on July 28th 2016, he was the son of Robert Arneson and Jennifer Arneson. Rodney was born with Jacobsen syndrome and fought against all the odds he was faced with. Rodney's impact on so...
Troy Kenneth Merkle
Oct 27, 2017
Troy Kenneth Merkle was our beloved son, nephew, cousin, and grandson. His smile lit up the room and his laughter touched so many. He will be missed by the Merkle, Reece, Kompass, and Llewellyn families. He was the strongest human we know. He had the most beautiful soul. We will love him forever and more. For he stole our hearts...
Margaret Garland Hosey
Oct 26, 2017
Margaret G. Hosey was born on June 26, 1923 in Hudson, Colorado to Leo and Jessie Thompson. She passed away on October 26, 2017. She was proceeded in death by her husband Ora Scott Hosey and son, Robert Scott Hosey. She was survived by her daughter Nancy Ludvik (Jim), grandchildren Terrie (Bob) Snell, Scott Ludvik and Shelley (Willy) Colby. And...
Lawrence ""Larry"" Barrett
Oct 26, 2017
Lawrence Earl Barrett, 88 years old, a loving, kind and generous spirit, peacefully passed on Oct. 26, 2017 after a very full and happy life. Mentally sharp till the end, he has led a life dedicated and committed to family. Full of humor, hardworking, and modest, Larry had high standards of conduct in business and personal life. A Colorado native,...
James Trammell
Oct 26, 2017
James L. Trammell, 70, of Morrison, Colorado passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Born in Crane, Texas on September 20, 1947 he was the son of the late Louie and Doodle Trammell. Survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Elizabeth (Whitehair) Trammell; children Talmadge Trammell (Sarah), Lauren Trammell Eller (Alex), and James...
William L. Troxel
Oct 26, 2017
William L. ""Bill"" Troxel, 89, passed away on October 26, 2017. Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sylvia; sons, Bill (Alletha), Dennis (Kathy), Rich (Angi) and John (Christy); 9 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Bill loved all things outdoors such as camping, fishing and golf. Most important to him was spending time with family, especially his grandchildren....
Faustina Marie Yantorno
Oct 26, 2017
Faustina Marie Yantorno, our deeply loved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on October 26, 2017. She was born on October 27, 1927 in Denver, Colorado. Faustina was co-owner of Center Greenhouse and Center Land Company. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl Yantorno, her parents Antonio and Elizabetta Cavaleri Mottola and brother, Louis. Faustina is survived by her...
William Arthur Ward
Oct 25, 2017
WIlliam Arthur Ward 1941 ~2017 Survived by his wife Diane, two daughters, Deborah Zimmerman and Wendy Brooks, grandchildren; Matthew Zimmerman, Tanya Holden, Tami Zimmerman, Eli Brooks, and Levi Brooks, and four great grandchildren. Employed by 5 Star RV Center for 23 years.
Louisa M. Reis
Oct 25, 2017
Louisa M. Reis passed away on October 25, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. Louisa was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Reis and brothers John Lindloff and Calvin Lindloff. She is survived by her daughters Kaye (Robert) Rauscher and Lois (Paul) Betthauser; her son Greg (Marti Scamman) Reis; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be...
Richard Oliver Tasa
Oct 24, 2017
Richard (Dick) Oliver Tasa, 82, of Northglenn, Colorado went to live with his Lord and Savior on October 24, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Arvelynne (Hanson) of 63 years, his 3 children, Sheri (Michael), Steven (Christine), and Stacey. 3 Grandchildren, Stephen (Danielle), Makenzie, and Courtney, plus one great-grandson, Oliver. A Celebration of Life will be held at The...
Rick Stewart Buen
Oct 24, 2017
Rick Stewart Buen of Wheat Ridge, Colorado passed away on October 24, 2017 at the age of 61. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 beginning at 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. A Graveside service will follow at 12:00 PM at Fort Logan National...
William Bill Riaski II
Oct 24, 2017
William A. “Bill†Riaski, born March 27, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on October 24, 2017, after several months of failing health. Bill graduated from high school in Guthrie Center, Iowa and enlisted in the US Army as a Radar Repair Supervisor from 1957 to 1962. Following his military service, Bill graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil...
Etta H. Covey
Oct 24, 2017
Etta H. Covey, 81, of Denver passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in her home. Born on December 28, 1935 in Wyalusing, PA she is the daughter of Harold and Katherine (Robbins) Lattimer. Etta married Howard B. Covey, Jr. on July 18, 1953 and they shared 64 years of marriage. Howard passed away in December of 2016. Etta and...
Jon Gibson Stanley
Oct 23, 2017
Jon Gibson Stanley died October 23, 2017. He was born in a farmhouse near Edinburg, Texas October 28, 1937, third child of Hamlet and Gloria Stanley. His older sister died in 1942 and his mother died in 1944 following the birth of a younger sister. His early years were spent at the farm, where grapefruit, palms, figs and a lemon...
Donella Jean Brown
Oct 23, 2017
Donella Jean Brown of Federal Heights, Colorado passes away on October 23, 2017 at the age of 72. A Memorial Service honoring Donella's life will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. Please share your memories of Donella and condolences with her family by signing...
Doris Miller
Oct 23, 2017
A Celebration of Life will be held for Doris on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. A Graveside Service will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd. in Denver at 1:00 PM. Please share your condolences with the family by signing the guestbook below.
Sam ""Sonny"" Blea, Jr.
Oct 22, 2017
Sam ""Sonny"" Blea, Jr. passed away on October 22, 2017. He is survived by many loving family members and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 11:00am at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel (9998 Grant Street, Thornton 80229). Please share memories of Sam, and condolences with his family in the Guestbook below.
Diane Conn
Oct 22, 2017
Diane Clanahan Conn, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away on October 22, 2017 after a long illness. Diane was born on June 17, 1944 in Washington, D.C. to Barkley and Virginia Clanahan, who moved to Denver when Diane was an infant. Diane is survived by her husband of 50 years, Michael Conn; her brother Dennis Clanahan and his family of...
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