Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Leila  Dolores Steninger

Leila Dolores Steninger

Jul 13, 2016

Dee was born in Sandusky, Ohio on November 5, 1919 and passed away in Denver on July 13, 2016. She was the daughter of Andrew F. Harris and Leila Parker Harris. Her father, who came to the Colorado territory in the 1870s, was one of the founders of Dolores, Colorado. Dee graduated as valedictorian of her high school class at...

Steve Corning

Steve Corning

Jul 12, 2016

October 2, 1964 - July 12, 2016, age 51, of Northglenn. Steve was the beloved husband of Jennifer Corning for almost thirty years. Born in New Jersey, Steve was the son of Dale and Bonnie Corning. He was a graduate of Fairview High School in Boulder, CO in 1983 and from Ft. Lewis College in Durango, CO in 1988. Steve...

Assunta Ferraro

Assunta Ferraro

Jul 12, 2016

Assunta Ferraro, 88 of Denver; Preceded in death by her husband Giuseppe; Mother of John (Sandra) Ferraro and Claudio (Beth) Ferraro; Grandmother of Cabrini (Ryan), Gabriella, Giovanni, Isabella, Maria and James; Sister of Adelia (Guerino, dec.) Capra, Pasquale (Filomena, dec.) Capra, Generosa (Giuseppe) Barbato, Tony (Diana) Capra, and Adriana Capra; Visitation Friday, 6PM, followed by the Rosary at 7PM; Funeral...

Lindsey  Michelle Scott

Lindsey Michelle Scott

Jul 12, 2016

The world has lost a very, very special person. Lindsey Michelle Alexander Scott passed away suddenly and unexpectedly early the morning of July 12th. Lindsey was born May 14, 1987 to her loving parents, Tim and Becky Alexander. Her big sister Emily would often and confidently announce that she and Lindsey were born exactly 3 years, 4 days and 26...

Richard Bryant

Richard Bryant

Jul 11, 2016

Richard E. Bryant, 85, of Littleton, Colorado passed away July 11, 2016. Richard is survived by his 3 children, Gary, Gene, and Ginger Bryant. He is preceded in death by wife Sally Ann and son Greg Bryant. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County...

Charles  ""Chuck"" Holton

Charles ""Chuck"" Holton

Jul 11, 2016

Charles ""Chuck"" Holton, age 83 of Evergreen, CO passed away in Lakewood on July 11, 2016. He was born on May 26, 1933 in Pontiac, MI to Charles Dohme & Elsie Olga (Kurtz) Holton. Chuck married his wife, Betty in 1954 and after several moves, they settled in Evergreen in 1963 where they raised their three children. He felt that...

Helen  Bernice Temmer

Helen Bernice Temmer

Jul 11, 2016

Helen Bernice Temmer, age 80, passed away at her home in Denver, Colorado on Monday, July 11, 2016. She was born on June 27, 1936 and remained a Denver native her entire life. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Gertrude Leonard. During her final journey she was surrounded by loving family members, and friends, and enveloped...

James  Kemper Meyer

James Kemper Meyer

Jul 11, 2016

James Kemper Meyer, 84, passed away early Monday July 11th after a short illness. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 57 years JoAnn, two sons Kemper and Jerry (Wylene); granddaughters Sara and Lilly Meyer; numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was born in St. Charles MO on November 8th 1931 to Milton E. and Jessie Hurley Meyer. Jim's family...

Michelle  Lynn Caldwell

Michelle Lynn Caldwell

Jul 11, 2016

Michelle Lynn Caldwell, 50, passed away on July 11th at Rose Medical Center in Denver surrounded by family and friends. Michelle was born in Inglewood California on January 3rd, 1966. She attended Thunderbird High School in Phoenix, AZ and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Economics. She was employed by IBM for the past 10 years. Michelle...

Ronald  F. Blasius

Ronald F. Blasius

Jul 10, 2016

Ronald Blasius, age 80, of Denver, Colorado, died on Sunday, July 10, 2016. He was born to the late Rudolph and Philomena (Ligman) Blasius in Oak Park, Illinois. His father was one of thirteen children of Carl and Dorothea (Kruger) Blasius, German immigrants who settled in Forest Park, Illinois, during the late 1800s. Ron had fond memories of Sundays with...

Austin  E. Mutz

Austin E. Mutz

Jul 10, 2016

Dr. Austin Mutz died on July 10th, 2016 at home with all his children around him. He was 99. The cause of death was kidney failure. He was born Austin Edward Mutz on April 11th, 1917 in Lincoln Nebraska to Otto and Frances Butler Mutz. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln in 1939 and from the College...

Noreen  'Nonie' Yegge

Noreen 'Nonie' Yegge

Jul 10, 2016

Noreen (Nonie) Carol Huston Yegge died Sunday afternoon July 10, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her father Samual Ray Huston and her mother Martha L. Starr. She is survived by her husband Daniel Yegge, her sister Mary Huston Doud, a cousin Patricia Reisdorf, children Ron (Rhonda) and Jim (Kristin) McMahill, stepchild Bryan Yegge, two nieces...

Jana  Rae Elliott

Jana Rae Elliott

Jul 10, 2016

Jana Rae Elliott (The Good Samaritan), age 56, passed away July 10, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 16, 10:00am, Platte Canyon Community Church, 4954 County Road 64, Bailey, CO 80421. Jana was born October 12th, 1959 in Wichita Kansas to Elerisa Mae Riffel and Dean August Fechner. Jana is survived by her husband Ken Elliott, son...

James  Patrick Jaster

James Patrick Jaster

Jul 10, 2016

James Patrick Jaster, of Aurora, passed away July 10, 2016 at the age of 59. He was born July 5, 1957 to Horace Vincent Jaster and Martha Jane Adams in Denver, Colorado. Survivors include his wife Corrine ""Corky""; daughters Kimberly Jaster and Mariella (Kevin) Hershey; grandchildren Caden Jaster and Kevin Hershey, III; siblings Sr. Bette Ann Jaster, Bob (Shari) Jaster,...

Richard  L. Riley

Richard L. Riley

Jul 9, 2016

Richard L. Riley Age 86 of Morrison, CO. Survived by wife Ellie; sons Jeff (Suzanne), Jack (Rebecca); granddaughter Lauren. Rich graduated from the University of Nebraska, School of Pharmacy. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Rosary Tue. 07/19/16, 7:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass Wed. 07/20/16, 10:30 AM, Light of the World Catholic Church, 10316...

Joseph  ""Joe"" Araujo

Joseph ""Joe"" Araujo

Jul 9, 2016

Joseph ""Joe"" Araujo September 22, 1930-July 9, 2016 Born in Cambridge, MA to Duarte & Cecilia Araujo. Survived by daughters Denise (Joe) Boyd, Darlene (Jody) Jackson; grandchildren Miranda, Brian, Cabrina and Christopher, beloved nephew Robert (Veronica) Souza. Preceded in death by life partner Robert Cushing. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War as a radio operator...

Carol  Jean George

Carol Jean George

Jul 9, 2016

Carol Jean George, of Castle Rock CO, died in her home at the age of 71. Her family was by her side every day leading up to her ""graduation into Heaven"". She was born in Klamath Falls OR. Years later her family moved to Torrance CA, where she met her high school sweetheart. After attending Cal State Long Beach together,...

Rita Garrity

Rita Garrity

Jul 8, 2016

Rita, 89, originally of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2016. She is survived by her son Joseph Thomas Garrity and her grandsons William Casimir ""Casey"" and Michael Joseph. She is preceded in death by her parents Casimir and Mary Wolniak; and sister Dolores Rudnik. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held in Rita's honor on Thursday,...

Virginia  Marie Watson

Virginia Marie Watson

Jul 8, 2016

VIRGINIA MARIE WATSON, Age 90, of Denver, Colorado, originally from Los Angeles, California, passed away July 8, 2016. Virginia is preceded in death by her son William ""Bill"" Watson, parents, William and Marie Sutton and brothers; Hubert Sutton and Phillip Sutton. She is survived by her children; Steve (Lenna) Watson, Diane (Jerry) Somers, Luanne (Joseph) Chmura, Jeffrey Watson, Ginette (Jim)...