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Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Paula Little
Jan 23, 2016
Paula Little, a third generation Colorado native, was born in Denver to Mary Josephine Fitzgerald and Raymond Plank M.D. She was the third of five siblings, two older brothers, Joe Plank (deceased), and the Hon. Leonard Plank, and two younger sisters, Kathleen Chambers and Ann Gossett. With a strong Catholic family background, she attended St. John's grade school then graduated...
William Owen Binkley
Jan 23, 2016
William Owen Binkley of Evergreen, Colorado, died on January 23, 2016. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, he lived well. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Lelia, two children, five grandchildren, and extended family. At his request, there was no memorial service. Please share your memories of William and condolences with his family by signing the...
Leslie James Swanson, Jr.
Jan 23, 2016
Leslie James Swanson, Jr., passed away January 23, 2016 at the age of 64. He was born June 30, 1951 to Leslie Swanson, Sr., and Arleen (Schumacher) Swanson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Survivors include his children: Tim Swanson, Laura (Derrick) Fitts, Melissa Swanson and Angela Pittman; grandchildren Crystal, D.J. and Alana; sister Bonnie (Michael) Daniels. A Memorial Service will be held...
Gloria A. Palizzi Bennett
Jan 22, 2016
Gloria A. Palizzi Bennett, 77 of Brighton; Supervisor for 37 years at Colorado Dept. of Motor Vehicles and co-owner of Palizzi Farm in Brighton, passed away January 22, 2016. Mother of Debora Palizzi; Preceded in death by her parents Carl and Margaret Palizzi, her brother Carl A. Palizzi and her gentleman friend, Roger Wetzel; Visitation Thursday, 5PM, concluding with the...
Anna Palate Vea
Jan 22, 2016
Anna Palate Vea, 76, passed away suddenly in Aurora, Colorado. She was born March 8, 1939 in Ha'alaufuli, Tonga to Misi Palate and Pualo'I Lokoili Lavulavu Saulala. She had a wonderful childhood growing up on the islands. She married the love of her life, Simote Vea, on December 1st, 1959. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Hawaii due to...
Kristine ""Kristy"" Joanne Smith
Jan 22, 2016
Kristine Joanne Smith, age 57, of Windsor, CO passed away January 22, 2016 in Littleton, CO. Kristine was born on September 15, 1958 in Mitchell, SD to Dean & Leona Mae (Heiberger) Erikson. Kristy dedicated her life to serving her family and will be remembered by all for her vibrancy and energy. She was preceded in death by her mother....
Richard David Lauck
Jan 22, 2016
69, of Aurora. Service today, January 26, 2015, 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Christian Center, 14401 E Exposition Ave, Aurora, CO 80012. A reception will follow at Horan & McConaty HeartLight Center, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora, CO 80014.
Wilma Griffith
Jan 22, 2016
Wilma Eileen Griffith (maiden name Clarke), 86, Aurora, CO, peacefully passed away January 22, 2016. She was born July 13th 1929 in Saint Joseph Hospital, the second child, to Leroy G. and Mary A. Clarke, at the start of the Great Depression. She grew up in Parker, CO. She lived in CA with two of her Aunts, before she started...
Edward Edstrom
Jan 21, 2016
Edward William Edstrom, 83, of Centennial, Colorado passed away January 21, 2016. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, www.StJude.org. Please share memories of Edward and condolences with the...
Vernon Ernest Oestmann
Jan 21, 2016
The Reverend Vernon Ernest Oestmann, 68, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Born on January 2, 1948, in Arkansas City, Kansas, he was a resident of Aurora, Colorado. He attended Concordia Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, and received his Masters of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago in 1974. His vicarage...
Rita Marie Sullivan
Jan 19, 2016
Rita Maria Sullivan was born in San Mateo, California on December 4, 1933, to John Ray Sullivan and Margaret Clare (McGoldrick) Sullivan, and passed away in Denver, Colorado on January 19, 2016 at age 82. She is survived by her children, Craig Nickell and Maggie Gadera, grandchildren Jake King, Kristine Nickell, Samantha Nickell, Brittany Nickell and Brandon Nickell and her...
Michael Hilger
Jan 19, 2016
Michael Brien Hilger ""Mike"", 55, of Denver, Colorado passed away January 19th, 2016 following a heart transplant on January 10. Mike was born July 31, 1960 in Denver, to parents James Robert Hilger and Barbara Brien Hilger. Mike is survived by his beloved wife Jennifer David Hilger, sons Andrew Michael Hilger of Sunnyvale, CA; Stephen Robert Hilger of Denver; his...
Joseph Clifford Marr, Jr.
Jan 19, 2016
Joseph Clifford ""Joe"" Marr, Jr., 69, of Castle Rock, formerly of Perry, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 19, at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, surrounded by family. He was born October 26, 1946, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, son of Joseph Clifford and Josephine Arlene Vaughn Marr. He married Barbara Hannon on March 16, 1968. Joe served his country in the U.S....
Donald H. Jensen
Jan 19, 2016
Donald Henry ""Don"" Jensen, 75, of Littleton, passed away Tuesday, January 19, at home. He was born on October 17, 1940, in Lyons, Kansas, son of George and Vivian Jensen. He married Sally Watson on May 11, 1963. They met at Western State college. Don served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 6 years, which took him to...
William 'Bill' Rogers
Jan 18, 2016
William 'Bill' Rogers, 79, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 in Aurora, Colorado. A private Memorial Service will be held in Bill's memory in Buena Vista, Colorado later in the Spring. Please share your memories of Bill and condolences for his friends by signing the guestbook below.
Magelende R. Williams
Jan 18, 2016
Magelende R. Williams, age 76, passed into eternal life on January 18, 2016. Magelende is survived by her husband Henry Williams, Sr. of Aurora, CO; children Jerry and his wife Sherrie of Port Orchard, WA, Yolanda Mallard and her husband Calvin, Jr. of Aurora, CO and Henry Jr. and his wife Patricia of Copperas Cove, TX; grandchildren Taimya, Raiden, David,...
Francis Joseph Hellmer
Jan 18, 2016
Francis J. Hellmer, 87, passed away January 18, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Bea; sons David and Don; daughter Sharon; 9 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He has joined his daughter, Anita, who passed away in October, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 22, 2 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...
Briana Roxan Ludynia Rodriguez
Jan 18, 2016
Braina Roxan Ludynia Rodriguez left us all too soon on Monday, January 18, 2016. She leaves behind her parents Jaime Rodriguez and Izabela Ludynia; and a host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 24, 1-5 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday,...
Margaret Ann Garnsey
Jan 17, 2016
Margaret Ann Garnsey, 76, of Littleton, passed away at home on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Wife of the late Richard C Garney. She is survived by her sisters Donna Peck, Linda Sedillo and her brother George Edwards; her daughters Sydney Ford and Michelle Rosevear; grandsons Richard, Andrew, Alexander, Jacob and Edward; and great grandson Jarek. Please share your memories of...
Willajean Cowhick
Jan 17, 2016
Willajean (Asher) Cowhick, 89, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away January 17, 2016. Her husband of 68 years, Thomas L. Cowhick was by her side. She was born October 14, 1926 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Henry and Marie Brule Asher. Surviving is her husband; her children, Jenean (Larry) Huckaby, Colleen Cowhick, Thomas V. (Marilyn)...
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