Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

George Matsumura

George Matsumura

Dec 9, 2014

George Matsumura of Centennial, Colorado passed away on December 9, 2014. George is survived by his loving wife, Patsy, and four children (and spouse): Paul (Carol), John (Lindsay), Ruth and Mark (Cheryl). He also has nine grandchildren: Danielle, Brandon, Rachel, Jared, Lauren, Alex, George, Ethan and William. George was an extremely caring, loving, and hard working individual. His cheerful smile...

John  E. Ristau

John E. Ristau

Dec 9, 2014

John E. Ristau, 99, of Thornton, passed away December 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Hazel for 67 years; devoted father of Randal and Sharon (Jerry); loving grandpa of Kendra (Jeremy) and their daughter Ani. A Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be held Monday, December 15, 10:30 AM at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 6770 Monaco Street, Commerce City. He...

Gordon  A. Riley

Gordon A. Riley

Dec 9, 2014

Gordon Alfred Riley, 92, died Tuesday evening, December 9, 2014 at the Julia Temple Health Care Center in Englewood Colorado. He was born September 22, 1922 in Newark, NJ the son of Alfred Jones and Caroline (Koch) Riley. Gordon grew up in Glen Ridge, New Jersey and graduated from Glen Ridge High School, where he was a football star. He...

Frank  A. Zarlengo

Frank A. Zarlengo

Dec 9, 2014

93, of Lakewood, passed away December 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife and soul mate of 63 years, Dorothy Zarlengo. He is survived by his son Gary (Toni Francis) Zarlengo and daughter, Terri (Brent) Johnson; grandchildren, Keri (Nathan), Grant (Alyssa), Michael, Jennifer; great grandchildren, Alayna, Camryn, Eva, and Lane. He served as a Sergeant in Gen....

Glennon  William Zoellner

Glennon William Zoellner

Dec 8, 2014

Glennon ""Glen"" William Zoellner passed away December 4, 2014 at the age of 78. He was born December 17, 1935 to Edgar and Anna Zoellner in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He is survived by wife of 57 years, Claudine; children Glenna Zoellner, Calvin (Suzanne) Zoellner and Tere (Mike) O'Hayre; grandchildren Justin (Erin), Christopher, Alyssa, Shayleen, Danielle, and Matthew; sisters Verdella Bonger,...

Naomi  Hanson Gray

Naomi Hanson Gray

Dec 8, 2014

GRAY, NAOMI H., 70, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2014, at The Denver Hospice, surrounded by loving family and friends. She fought lymphoma courageously for more than a year. Naomi was born on May 25, 1944, daughter of Clarence A. Hanson, and Blanche M. (Reineke) Hanson Arms. Naomi graduated from Waseca High School in Waseca, Minnesota,...

Pearl  M. Glass

Pearl M. Glass

Dec 8, 2014

Pearl May Glass passed away December 8, 2014 at the age of 92. She was born March 21, 1922 to Elturas and Jessie (Crowfoot) Eychaner in Denver, Colorado. Survivors include children Lawrence (Rosemary) Glass, Glenda (Brian) Smith and Lynnette (Lewis) Achord; grandchildren Jeremy Glass, Ben Glass, Travis Linden, Jesse Linden, Jay Glass, Ryan Achord, Nichole Bial, Tyler Achord, Phillip Smith...

Gerald  L. Rickaby

Gerald L. Rickaby

Dec 8, 2014

Gerald L. Rickaby, CPCU, passed away on December 8, 2014, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born September 29, 1936, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Louis and Elizabeth Rickaby, the eldest of 2 children. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Detroit Lutheran High (Joy Road), and attended Concordia Junior College in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and...

Louis  Otto Zang

Louis Otto Zang

Dec 8, 2014

Passed away December 8, 2014. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy; daughters Mary (Rick Wicker) Zang and Cathy (Chris Caesar) Zang. Viewing, Monday 3-7 pm with a Parastas to follow at 7pm. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 10 am. Service to be held at St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church, 991 W. Prentice Ave., Littleton. Burial, 12:15 pm, Fort Logan...

Eulala  Flo Dillahunty

Eulala Flo Dillahunty

Dec 8, 2014

Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jesse; and parents Carson and Mamie Altmiller. Survived by son Stephen (Rebecca) Dillahunty and daughter JoEllen Clark; grandchildren Eric (Ashley) Clark, Kelly Clark Bowen and Carson Dillahunty; great grandchildren Vyla Bowen and Aiden Clark; brother Alfred Altmiller, and sister Patsy Perrault. Visitation will be Sunday, December 14, 1-5 PM at Horan...

Carolyn  Joanne Coffman

Carolyn Joanne Coffman

Dec 7, 2014

Carolyn Joanne Coffman August 6, 1935 ~ December 7, 2014 Born in San Francisco, California on August 6, 1935 Carolyn was the dedicated and loving wife to Jerry, for over 56 years. They were childhood sweethearts for 65 years. Jerry received the gift of life, a new heart, December 7, 1991, 23 years to the date of Carolyn's passing. Jerry...

Jeffrey  Paul Moreland

Jeffrey Paul Moreland

Dec 7, 2014

Jeffrey Paul Moreland, 55, passed away on December 7, 2014. He is survived by his mother Glendoris Moreland; 3 daughters Kimber, Makenna, and Marissa Moreland; 3 brothers Michael, Doug, and Steven Moreland. A viewing will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 1 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, the funeral service will follow at 2PM.

Eadie Lewis

Eadie Lewis

Dec 7, 2014

Our mother, Eadie Lewis, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 7th, 2014, after waging a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. During her life and during her affliction with this terrible disease, she was always a bright and lively lady. She was highly spirited and had a wonderful sense of humor, and she shared both freely. She remained vibrant and...

Gary Nettleton

Gary Nettleton

Dec 7, 2014

Gary Michael Nettleton, beloved husband of Shirley Nettleton, went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2014. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK to the late Melvin and Dorothy Nettleton on July 21, 1941. He is survived by his daughter Shelley (Brian) Roberts, grandchildren Hayley and Todd Roberts, brother-in-law Ron (Kelly) Moore, mother-in-law Dorothy Moore, siblings Gwen,...

Bernardine  A. Logan

Bernardine A. Logan

Dec 7, 2014

Bernardine Ann Logan passed away on December 7, 2014. She leaves behind her loving husband Robert E. Logan. Her son Brent Logan and his wife Ann live with their daughters, Courtney and Emily, in Monte Vista, Colorado, and Brent's son Justin lives in San Jose, California. Bernie's daughter, Nancy DiRienzo, resides with her husband Gary in Breckenridge, Colorado. Bernie had...

Linda  Louise Stapleton

Linda Louise Stapleton

Dec 7, 2014

Linda Vogt Stapleton, age 62, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2014. Honored to have been part of her life are her husband of 44 years Mike, children Robert (Lisa) Stapleton, Joe (Amie) Stapleton, and Laurie (Greg) Moore. She has three and a half grandchildren, Soren and Maggie Stapleton and Quinton Moore. Linda also leaves behind her mother Mary Schwend,...

Marilyn Whitelaw

Marilyn Whitelaw

Dec 6, 2014

Marilyn Whitelaw, 83, of Centennial passed away December 6, 2014. She was born in Franklin, NE to Florence and A.C. McKee. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Walt; son David Whitelaw, daughters Deborah Whitelaw and Cynthia (Jim) Andrew. Marilyn was a long-time resident of Arapahoe County. Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, and friend and will...

Harry  L. Truesdale

Harry L. Truesdale

Dec 6, 2014

Harry L. Truesdale, 78, of Centennial, passed away December 6, 2014. Harry & Marilyn, or Easy & Jiggy in the early days, are kind, generous, faith filled and loving. They worry endlessly about one another, as they were married for 57 incredible years. Through that marriage they brought forth 3 beautiful daughters, a handsome son, 8 amazing grandsons and a...

Lothar Doerstling

Lothar Doerstling

Dec 6, 2014

Lothar Doerstling of Westminster, Colorado passed away on December 6, 2014 at the age of 85. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Tri-City Baptist Church, 6953 West 92nd Lane, Broomfield, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SAT-7. This organization describes itself as ""Satellite television transforming the Middle...

Colton  James Sell

Colton James Sell

Dec 6, 2014

A Celebration of Life honoring Colton Sell, 20, will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Lakewood United Methodist Church 1390 Brentwood Street, Lakewood, Colorado at One O'Clock in the Afternoon. Colton is survived by his parents, Kim and Jim Sell and his brothers, Clint Sell and Cliff Sell. Please share your memories and condolences with Colton's family by...