Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jean  L. Hait

Jean L. Hait

Dec 14, 2014

Jean passed away December 14, 2014 after a four year fight with Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dick; children Steve (Christine) Hait of Columbia, SC, Judy (Susan) Hait of Bothwell, WA, Andy (LeAnn) Hait of Denver and Winston (Beth) Hait of Redmond, WA; sister Dorothy Mulonas of Central Lake, MI; 5 grandchildren. Jean, a...

John  William Toscas

John William Toscas

Dec 14, 2014

John was born February 23, 1927 in Nauplion, Greece; he departed December 14, 2014. He arrived in Duluth, Minnesota at the age of 9. His dad was working on the railroad. John was always very proud of his dual citizenship. He graduated from Duluth Central, where he excelled in football, track and basketball. While attending Duluth Junior College, the Oregon...

Van  R. Smithson

Van R. Smithson

Dec 14, 2014

Van, 86, of Denver, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014. He will be missed by family and friends. A Graveside Service in Van's honor will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Eleven O'Clock in the Morning at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area A. Please leave your memories of Van and condolences for his family and friends by...

Constancia  ""Connie"" Maranville

Constancia ""Connie"" Maranville

Dec 14, 2014

Connie Maranville, 93, was born in 1921 in Marion County, Kansas. She was married to Rex Maranville on April 16, 1946. She is survived by her 7 children, Cynthia, Rebecca, Drew, Monica, Andrea, Jan, and Eric; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is preceded by her husband, Rex; and 5 siblings. Recitation of the Rosary will be Saturday, December...

Charles  R. May

Charles R. May

Dec 14, 2014

Charles Richard May of Littleton, Colorado passed away on December 14, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Karen May. He was a sergeant in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Charlie worked for Xerox for 42 years, retiring as a computer analyst. He enjoyed being a ham radio operator and belonged to the...

Marsha  Ann Crosbie

Marsha Ann Crosbie

Dec 13, 2014

Marsha Crosbie passed away on December 13, 2014 after a long, difficult and courageous fight with Ovarian Cancer. Marsha was born in Clinton Iowa on November 7, 1941 to George and Cleo Wall. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1960. Marsha was a nurse at Jane Lamb Hospital in Clinton and then a very loving wife, mother and grandmother...

Richard E ""Bampa"" Skeen

Richard E ""Bampa"" Skeen

Dec 13, 2014

Richard E. ""Bampa"" Skeen of Denver, CO passed on December 13th, 2014 in Englewood, CO. A Rosary will be held on Wednesday 12/17 at 1:00, Memorial Service will follow at 1:30, both are located at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood. Please share your memories of Richard and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook...

Walter  ""Earl"" Bashford

Walter ""Earl"" Bashford

Dec 13, 2014

Walter Earl Bashford was born in Wray, Colorado on July 11, 1925 to Viola Basquin Bashford, and Walter Martin Bashford. He was the third of 4 boys. His brothers were Ron, Bernie and Bruce. Earl and his family lived across from City Hall, which was built after they lived there. Earl was very active in his childhood. He played tennis...

Cecile O'Rourke

Cecile O'Rourke

Dec 13, 2014

91 passed Sat. 12/13/14. She was born June 25, 1923 in Webster ND to Ruby and Roy Darrington. Cecile is survived by her daughter Jane (Dick) Gibson and son Mike (Jodi) O'Rourke and grandson Jameson O'Rourke.

Vincent Matarazzo

Vincent Matarazzo

Dec 13, 2014

Vincent Matarazzo of Westminster, Colorado passed away on December 13, 2014 at the age of 67. A loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by his wife, Joan. He is survived by his children, Melissa and Joseph; and grandchildren, Olivia, Joseph and Neaveir. The family will receive guests at a pubic viewing on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 starting at...

Edward  Salvatore Stashi

Edward Salvatore Stashi

Dec 13, 2014

Edward Salvatore Stashi (Stacci) 01/27/32 - 12/13/14 82 years of age Ed was born in Fort Bend, Montana to Aagote Matilda Ronning and Salvatore Venitzia Stashi. Ed had 7 brothers and 2 sisters. He attended High School and College in Great Falls, Montana and received a College Degree as an Accountant. Ed Stashi was a very loving man and loved...

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Dec 12, 2014

Richard Thompson, age 70, of Denver, passed away December 12, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marie; children Rich (wife Linda), Tony(wife Tori) and Jeff; grandchildren Travis Rudolph (wife Jessica), Aaron Thompson, Alec Thompson, Brett Thompson, A.J. Thompson, Dylan Thompson, Cody Thompson, and Lauren Thompson; mother, Carmen Wilson and many other relatives. Richard was born in...

Mary  Lou Duran

Mary Lou Duran

Dec 12, 2014

Our beloved Mary Lou Duran, mother of Ronnie Duran, Gilbert Elias Jr., and Byron Anthony Duran. Sister of Dee Candelaria, Pete, Eddie and Bob Garcia. Grandmother to Lonnie, Darrin, Ryan, Jennifer, Brittany, Aaliyah. Great grandmother to Destiny, Leilani, Phillip Quintana, and Adrian Quintana. Mary Lou will live in our memories and never be forgotten. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be...

Patricia ""Patti"" McDonald Chandler

Patricia ""Patti"" McDonald Chandler

Dec 12, 2014

Patricia (Patti) McDonald Chandler, 1/9/1934 to 12/12/2014. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Collis P. Chandler, Jr., and survived by daughters Mary Louise (Bob) DeSimone, Gerri Anne Bragdon, Kathlyn Simpson (Curtis) Woodard, Paula Ann (Chan) Mayber; grandchildren Joseph and Tessa Woodard, Weston and Jake Novak. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Church of the Ascension 600 Gilpin...

Mary  W. Mees

Mary W. Mees

Dec 12, 2014

Mary was born in Adair, Iowa to HPH and Susan Wedemeyer. Preceded in death by her husband Donald G. Mees and her six brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her four children: Christopher, John, Patricia and Jeffrey; grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Samaritan House of Denver. Services will be held Monday, December 22,...

Therese ""Terry"" M. Chapman

Therese ""Terry"" M. Chapman

Dec 11, 2014

Therese ""Terry"" M. Chapman, born July 14, 1940 to Mr. and Mrs. John Borsboom of Sussex, England, passed away December 11, 2014 after a long fight post-surgery. Terry is survived by her son John, his wife Maria, and her grandson Liam. Terry was a gifted artist, and avid gardener, lover of animals, and world traveler. Terry had an adventurous spirit,...

Beatrice  M. Chapman

Beatrice M. Chapman

Dec 11, 2014

Beatrice Mackintosh Chapman, 87, passed away on December 11, 2014 in Denver. She was born in Denver on December 4, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. She is survived by her seven children: Sandra Quintanar, Gail Gravina (Jim), Glen Chapman (Debbie), Paul Chapman (Karen), Doug Chapman, Brad Chapman (Suzy), and Greg Chapman (Julie). She cherished her...

Victor  E. Carlock

Victor E. Carlock

Dec 11, 2014

Victor was born September 22, 1928 and passed away December 11, 2014. Survived by his four children: Robert, Victoria, David and Judith; six grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; and one sister, Josie. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Daisy. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 16, 5-7 PM; Funeral Service will be Wednesday,...

Charles  ""Chuck"" Florence

Charles ""Chuck"" Florence

Dec 10, 2014

Charles ""Chuck"" Florence, 80, of Fraser, CO passed away on December 10, 2014. Chuck was born on August 17, 1934 in Ohio to Huber and Marian Florence. He grew up in Ohio, graduated from Wellington High School and attended what is now Kettering University. After enjoying a career in Mechanical Engineering for over 20 years in the Midwest, Chuck and...

Paul  Douglas Spurgeon

Paul Douglas Spurgeon

Dec 10, 2014

Native Coloradan, Paul Spurgeon was born in Greeley and died at the age of 72 at his home in Thornton. He was the younger son of Bertha and Charles Spurgeon. He graduated from Adams City High School, and on October 8, 1961, he married Constance Kay Keister. Together they built a family of three children and six grandchildren. Paul was...