Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Joseph  R. Falconetti,  Sr.

Joseph R. Falconetti, Sr.

Jun 17, 2015

Joseph R. Falconetti Sr. Age 91, born in Jersey City, NJ. He was a decorated veteran in WWII in the Army Air Corps where he was a B-24 armorer and tail gunner completing 32 bombing missions. He was shot down on his 30th mission and evaded capture. Joseph collaborated with the Yugoslavian partisans and rescued captured American soldiers. Upon returning...

Rhonda  Lurayne Mathias

Rhonda Lurayne Mathias

Jun 16, 2015

Rhonda Lurayne Mathias left this mortal existence on June 16, 2015 at 4:30p.m. She suffered from CREST syndrome most of her life and recently was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Rhonda was born on August 15, 1946 to Edwin Charles Jones and Melvina Gardner Jones in Reno, Nevada. She is survived by her husband George A. Mathias; son, Kelvin ""Kelly"" Lee...

Jesus  ""Jesse"" Ortega

Jesus ""Jesse"" Ortega

Jun 16, 2015

66, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on June 16, 2015. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Ten O'Clock in the Morning, located at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO. Committal Service will follow at One-thirty O'Clock in the Afternoon at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, CO....

Christine  Ann Lanphier

Christine Ann Lanphier

Jun 15, 2015

Christine Ann Lanphier passed away June 15, 2015 at the age of 76. She was born April 16, 1939 to Casmir and Loretta Cywinski in Chicago, Illinois. Mother to children Laura Lanphier, Karen (Aaron) Boneau, Robert Lanphier & Catherine (Terry) Peacock; grandmother of Taylar Huddlesten, Jaden Huddlesten, Hunter Boneau, Kyle Peacock & Dylan Peacock; sister of Diane Jaeger; beloved cat...

Thomasene  ""Tomi"" Haynes

Thomasene ""Tomi"" Haynes

Jun 15, 2015

Tomi Haynes, 68, of Arvada, CO, passed away June 15, 2015, after a short illness. Tomi was born in Morgantown, WV, always a proud Mountaineer. She graduated from Morgantown High School. She was an avid reader who enjoyed learning and expanding her range of interests. She loved games of any variety. She was exuberant about life and enjoyed traveling, dining...

Lana  Lee Olinger

Lana Lee Olinger

Jun 14, 2015

Lana Olinger, 71, of Aurora passed away on June 14. A Memorial Reception in her honor will be held on Friday, June 19, 2pm at Horan & McConaty HeartLight Center, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue in Aurora. Please share your memories of Lana and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.

George  ""Pat"" Kraker

George ""Pat"" Kraker

Jun 14, 2015

Pat Kraker, age 83, of Denver.A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 2pm at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 West 32nd Ave. Golden, CO.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Environment Colorado, www.environmentcolorado.org.

John  Joseph Sporski,  Jr.

John Joseph Sporski, Jr.

Jun 14, 2015

Funeral Mass will be held in John's honor on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 3:00pm at St. Elizabeth of Hungary on the Auraria Campus, 1060 St. Francis Way, Denver, CO, 80204. Interment services will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 10:00am at Bear Creek Cemetery, Hwy 74 in Evergreen, CO. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in John's...

Myrna  Louise Murphy

Myrna Louise Murphy

Jun 14, 2015

Myrna, age 75 of Castle Rock. Wife of Gordon Ray. Mother of Dean (Kathy) and Bryan (Monica). Grandmother of Madison, Ethan, Morgan, Jesse. Sister of Carol Perry. Preceded in death by her father and mother (Jesse and Nina Mullins). Memorial service on Monday June 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Bear Valley Church of Christ, 2707 S. Lamar St., Denver,...

Virginia  G. McBride

Virginia G. McBride

Jun 13, 2015

Age 93, lived most of her life in Evergreen, CO, passed away June 13, 2015. Survived by children Craig, Jana, Dena, Brent; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Thomas J. Funeral Service Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 12:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Dorothy  ""Dottie"" Deane

Dorothy ""Dottie"" Deane

Jun 13, 2015

Passed away June 13, 2015 at home. Dottie was born March 2, 1927 in Syracuse, New York the daughter of Raymond G. and Anna Dorothy Rech. She was the wife of the late Monroe Deane; survived by her children Greg Deane (wife, Tina) and Kiki Deane (husband, Rick Hebert). Memorial Service, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 11:00 am, First Plymouth Congregational...

Connie Guida

Connie Guida

Jun 12, 2015

Passed away on June 12, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph Guida, her sisters Marie Heslop and Mimi Santone, brothers Tom and Toddy Rotunda. Survived by her sons John and Tom (Dot), grandson Mike (Tami)and great grandsons Dante, Vincent, and Dominic Guida. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady...

Ruben Espiritu

Ruben Espiritu

Jun 12, 2015

Ruben Espiritu, 83, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on June 12, 2015. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Christine; and daughters, Dolores and Lisa. Funeral Services will be held in Ruben's honor on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 10:00am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado 80003. Interment services with Full Military Honors...

William  Julian Lujan

William Julian Lujan

Jun 12, 2015

William Julian Lujan, age 22, of Highlands Ranch. Son of William C. and Valerie Lujan. Brother of Christina. Visitation Thursday, 5-7pm, Prayer Service at 7:00pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial. Funeral Mass Friday, 11:00am, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 S. Quebec St., Centennial. Please share your memories of Julian and condolences with his...

Slavko Michael ""Mike"" Janko

Slavko Michael ""Mike"" Janko

Jun 12, 2015

Slavko Michael ""Mike"" Janko, 65, of Denver, Colorado passed away on June 12, 2015. Mike is preceded in death by his parents Mychajlo Janko and Uzia. He is survived by his sisters Olga Krasovich, Jula Shea, and Katherine Anna Saitta; his nephews Robert James Shea (Jennifer) Thomas Michael Shea (Wendy), Richard Lee Shea and Anthony Michael Saitta; his neice Melissa...

Donald  Edgar Timpert

Donald Edgar Timpert

Jun 12, 2015

Donald Edgar Timpert July 11, 1929 – June 12, 2015 Donald Edgar Timpert, 85 passed away on June 12, 2015 in Arvada, Colorado. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean Timpert, his 4 children, Cathy Johnson of North Pole, Alaska, Dan and Doug Timpert of Dunellen, New Jersey and Nancy Timpert-Semple of Arvada, Colorado and 6 grandchildren,...

Dan  A. Gabrielson

Dan A. Gabrielson

Jun 12, 2015

Dan A. Gabrielson, 92, of Golden, CO. A Celebration Memorial Service will be held at Horan and McConaty 7577 West 80th Ave, Arvada 80003 on Saturday, June 27th at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dan's name to Front Range Community College's scholarship program or The Gabrielson Fund at Excelsior Youth Center. Dan was born...

Sue Hoover

Sue Hoover

Jun 12, 2015

Sue Hoover passed away June 12, 2015 at the age of 84. She was born March 9, 1931 to Walter and Ethel Melton in Bradyville, Tennessee. Wife of husband Bill Hoover; mother of children Bill (Celeste) Hoover, Dave (Lori Ann) Hoover, Lori (David) McKee; John (Emily) Hoover, Theresa Hoover; grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sister of Carolyn...

Joyce  Harriet Alexander

Joyce Harriet Alexander

Jun 11, 2015

Joyce Harriett Alexander was born in Edmond, OK on September 8, 1937 to Harry and Joyce Taylor. Her siblings were Tom Taylor, Xandra Brown & Richard Taylor. Joyce had a wonderful childhood growing up in the small town of Edmond, riding horses and playing in the family home. She attended University of Oklahoma for 1 year & Oklahoma Women's College...

Deloris  ""Dee"" Brassington

Deloris ""Dee"" Brassington

Jun 11, 2015

Deloris ""Dee"" Brassington December 15, 1952 - June 11, 2015 Dee Brassington of Bailey, passed away June 11, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She worked for Mountain Bell as a yellow pages attendant for 2 years, then moved to being an operator for a few years. She continued as they changed to US West and moved up to...