Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Warren Wright

Warren Wright

Jan 2, 2017

Native of Littleton, CO. Survived by his spouse Colleen (Galvin) and her children Craig Hoeltgen & Elaine Boyd. Son of predeceased Irene & Ralph Wright. Warren started his career with Pentax. Then entered the automobile industry with JFR and Associates as an ambassador. He spent the last year and a half surrounded by friends at Liberty Global. He enjoyed boating...

James  Alan Marinace

James Alan Marinace

Jan 1, 2017

James Alan Marinace was born in Denver, Colorado on December 17, 1947 to Mars Marinace and Ruby Clara (Ress) Marinace, and passed away in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on January 1, 2017 at age 69. James is survived by his wife Maryana (Milan) Marinace, his sisters, Patty (Don) Clair and Janet (Cliff) Brioles, and many extended relatives of the Milan family....

Jon  E. Reinhard

Jon E. Reinhard

Jan 1, 2017

Jon Eric Reinhard passed away suddenly in his home in Indian Hills, Colorado, on January 1, 2017, the cause believed to be cardiac arrest. He lived his life with great joy and passion believing that relationships matter. Jon's family and friends frequently received big bear hugs from this big man with the big heart. He was born in Denver, Colorado,...

Nicholas DiTirro

Nicholas DiTirro

Jan 1, 2017

Nicholas DiTirro of Westminster, Colorado passed away on January 1, 2017 at the age of 86. He is preceded in death by his parents; Dominic and Geraldine DiTirro; and daughter, Paula. He is survived by his wife Shirley; children, Nick (Heather), Dan (Leanne), Denise (Steve), Phil (Sherri); grandchildren, Chad (Holly), Jeremy (Kate), Jordan (Eric), Taylor, Gunnar, Maycee; and great-grandchildren, Cameron...

Esmeralda Chavira

Esmeralda Chavira

Jan 1, 2017

Esmeralda Chavira, 34, of Northglenn, Colorado passed away on January 1, 2017. Visitation will be Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 6-9 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Funeral Mass will be Friday, January 6, 2017, 11 AM at Ascension Catholic Church, 14050 Maxwell Place, Denver. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery, 10201 Grant Street, Thornton....

Anthony  R. Trujillo

Anthony R. Trujillo

Dec 31, 2016

Anthony R. Trujillo, 54, of Aurora, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 26, 1962 he is the son of Henry and Wilma (Mondragon) Trujillo. He had an amazing sense of humor, as he loved to laugh and make jokes. He loved music, as he was a gifted musician, and loved to...

Ardis  E. Sigg

Ardis E. Sigg

Dec 31, 2016

Ardis Evelyn Sigg, 88, of Denver, Colorado passed away December 31, 2016. She was born February 19, 1928 in Hooser, Kansas to Boniface F. and Ethel Clark Prather. Ardis lost her father at the young age of 6 and was raised by her mother and grandmother. She graduated from Wichita North High School in 1945. She met Julius ""Bud"" at...

Gerald  ""Jerry"" Burford

Gerald ""Jerry"" Burford

Dec 31, 2016

Gerald ""Jerry"" Burford of Highlands Ranch died peacefully in his home on December 31, 2016, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born July 23, 1937 in Redding, California to Jack and Hannah Burford. Jerry grew up in Citrus Heights, California and graduated from San Juan High School in 1955. He earned his Bachelor's of Science degree from California...

Nikolaj Zeniuk

Nikolaj Zeniuk

Dec 31, 2016

Nikolaj Zeniuk, 102 years old, died peacefully New Years Eve. His beloved wife Anna preceded him in death. Nikolaj is survived by his two sons, Nikolaj Jr. (Lynne) and Jerry (Ingrid); his two grandsons, Cris (Nok) and Stefan (Irene); and Godson, Michael (Gloria). Services at Transfiguration Cathedral, 349 E. 47th Avenue on Friday, January 6, 2017, at 11:00am. Services will...

Robert  Eugene Peltz

Robert Eugene Peltz

Dec 31, 2016

Robert Eugene Peltz was born in Orson, Pennsylvania on November 6, 1927 to Robert Leroy Peltz and Elsie Marie (Cobb) Peltz, and passed away in Westminster, Colorado on December 31, 2016 at age 89. He is survived by his wife Laura Maria (Novak) Peltz. They were married April 26, 1948. Robert was retired from the United States Army. He is...

Rick Rapp

Rick Rapp

Dec 31, 2016

Richard ""Rick"" Rapp, 64, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away on December 31, 2016. Rick was born February 26, 1952 in El Paso, Texas to V. Adm. William T. and Catherine A. Rapp. Being part of a military family was a perfect fit for Rick. Moving every few years provided him the opportunity to make many lasting friendships throughout the US...

Stephen  W. Becker

Stephen W. Becker

Dec 30, 2016

Steve Becker born in Kansas City Missouri Oct. 25 1946, passed away December 30th 2016 from lung cancer. Steve is survived by his wife Sharon L. Becker, step children - Tina Hodge and Anthony Crowder. Sister Patty Mc Queen, brother in law Lee McQueen, niece Megan McQueen, nephew Kurt Mc Queen, grand niece Emma Roten, grand nephew DJ Murphy along...

George  James Frushour

George James Frushour

Dec 30, 2016

George James Frushour, 54 years old, passed away suddenly on Friday December 30, 2016. He was born on October 23, 1962 in Denver, Co, to George Lee Frushour and Norma Jane Frushour. George is survived by his wife Judy, daughters, Morgan and Chelsey Brown, son Wes Millward and five grandchildren, Jadyn, Skye, Noah, Carter and Tyler. George is survived by...

Janice  Mary Snorteland

Janice Mary Snorteland

Dec 30, 2016

Janice Mary Snorteland passed away December 30, 2016. Janice was born November 5, 1945 in Minot, ND to Albert and Gertrude (Schumacher) Smetana. Jan is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Snorteland, sons Nathan (Dawn) and Eric, brothers George, Allan (Lynell), and Paul (Nadia), several nieces and nephews, and by an uncle, Robert Smetana. Bob and Jan were married for...

Betty  Joan Schranck

Betty Joan Schranck

Dec 30, 2016

Betty, 78, of Denver, was born on November 15, 1938 in Hotchkiss, Colorado to August & Anne Gagnon. She passed away peacefully in the company of her family on Friday evening, December 30, 2016. Betty had a deep love for her many family members and the Colorado mountains. Through her years in Colorado, she had a particular love for South...

Jonathan  Joseph Power

Jonathan Joseph Power

Dec 30, 2016

Jonathan Joseph Power, 42, of Denver Colorado died, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, in Denver, Colorado ending his hard fought battle with leukemia. Jon was born October 7, 1974 in Denver Colorado and was a lifelong Colorado Resident. Jon graduated from Northglenn High School in 1993. He attended college at Ft. Lewis College. He then moved to Steamboat Springs, CO to...

Ferdinand ""Fred"" Lawrence Torres

Ferdinand ""Fred"" Lawrence Torres

Dec 30, 2016

Ferdinand ""Fred"" L. Torres an attorney and resident of Westminster, Colorado passed away December 30, 2016. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sally Torres; and daughter, Sonia Haught. Survived by his wife, Priscilla Torres; 4 children, Melissa Roybal, Michelle Castro and her husband Manuel, Ferdinand Torres and his wife Augustina and Carla Torres;14 grandchildren; father, Fernando Torres and...

Frances  Eleanor Grosshans

Frances Eleanor Grosshans

Dec 30, 2016

Frances Eleanor Kerney Grosshans, age 90, of Denver, passed away gently on December 30, 2016, at Morning Star at Dayton Place. Fran was born May 2, 1926, in Newcastle, Wyoming, to O.C. and Ruby Kerney. Fran is survived by her nieces, Judy Fredericksen, Kim Fredericksen, Karen Fredericksen, Julie Fredericksen, and Jill Fredericksen; her nephews, Tim Greene and Douglas (Irit) Potter;...

Edward  J. McGann

Edward J. McGann

Dec 30, 2016

Edward Joseph McGann was born in Denver, Colorado on July 5, 1930 to John Edward McGann and Agnes C. (Hutton) McGann, and passed away in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on December 30, 2016 at age 86. He was married to Shirley Jean (Huffman) McGann, who preceded him in death on April 6, 2006. Edward served in the U.S. Navy, and was...

Dixiana Grimes

Dixiana Grimes

Dec 30, 2016

Dix Grimes Dec. 23, 1934-Dec. 30, 2016 Survived by son Ken (Ginny); grandchildren Chris (Brier), Casey (Libby), Kegan (Hannah); 3 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Charlie; sons Mikel & Mark. Celebration of Life Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:30 AM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227.