Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Oct 9, 2014

Velia, 94, of Thousand Oaks, California, formerly of Denver, Colorado passed October 9, 2014. Velia was born, February 1, 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri. Throughout her life, in her free time, she enjoyed cooking, especially Mexican food, travel, and camping. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sanchez, Sr.; daughter, Patricia (Patty) Garcia; and brother, Alfred Garcia. Velia...

Oct 9, 2014

Kathleen Ann Beier, age 88, of Denver, passed away October 9, 2014. She was born December 13, 1925 to Fred and May (Burchfield) Brasfield in Denver, Colorado. Kathleen is survived by children John (Kim) Beier and Edie Bell; grandchildren Brian Bell, Lindsey Bell and Kallen Beier; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Warren Hubert...

Oct 8, 2014

Douglas L. Ditus, 72, passed away October 8, 2014 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a long-time resident of Elbert County in Elizabeth, Colorado. Memorial Service will be Tuesday, October 14, 10:30 AM at the Kiowa Creek Presbyterian Church in their Fellowship Hall, 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa with Pastor Jim Emig officiating. A private burial will take...

Oct 8, 2014

Survived by wife of 25 years Beth Shafer; children Clark Robert, Sara Ann, Kevin John; and sister Barbara. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Laura Shafer. Bruce was a member of Phi Gamma Delta while attending Penn State University, graduating in 1985 with a BA in Foreign Affairs and International Business. Bruce received his series 7 and joined Shearson...

Oct 7, 2014

Michael Leigh, 60, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away from Heart and Kidney failure on October 7th, 2014 at 10:08pm. The failure was a result of an unknown problem with his mitral valve installed during open heart surgery in 1993. He was surrounded by friends and family until the end. Prior to his open heart surgery, Michael had been an avid...

Oct 7, 2014

Henry Ernest Lowenstein, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on October 7, 2014. Memorials made be made in Henry's honor to: Jewish Family Service Joyce and Kal Zeff Building 3201 South Tamarac Drive Denver, CO 80231 Denver Actors Fund 4594 Osceola Street Denver, CO 80212 United States Holocaust Museum http:ushmm.org/ Retriever Rescue of Colorado http://retrieverrescueofcolorado.com/ Please share memories of Henry and...

Oct 7, 2014

In loving memory of Kevin John Kikwande (""much love"") Huarte, who passed away due to cardiac arrest, on Oct.7, 2014, in a Denver hospital surrounded by loving family and friends both physically and spiritually. Born in Malawi, Africa, he is loved dearly and will be missed by his 6 siblings. His heart was kind, and his humor was silly. He...

Oct 7, 2014

Dennis Bok, 65, passed away October 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Cathy for 44 years; devoted Dad of Kelly (Jason) Marquardt and Sarah Bok; and proud Poppy of Anthony Marquardt. Visitation Wednesday, October 8, 5-7 P.M. with Rosary at 7 P.M.at Horan & McConaty, 11150 E Dartmouth Ave. Funeral Mass Thursday, October 9, 11:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Loreto,...

Oct 7, 2014

Marjory Ann Doyle, (Marge) 75 of Centennial, CO passed away October 7th 2014 due to complications due to cancer. Marjory was born October 10th 1938 in Dalton, NE to John and Teresa Van Anne. She was the seventh of thirteen children who lived on a farm outside of Dalton, NE. After graduating from Dalton High School in 1956, Marjory moved...

Oct 7, 2014

Oct 6, 2014

Stella Rosemarie Hargis of Arvada, Colorado passed away on October 6, 2014 at the age of 91. A Memorial Rosary Service will be held Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. A Memorial Mass will held on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Spirit of Christ...

Oct 6, 2014

Laverne Letofsky, 84, of Aurora, CO, passed away on October 6th. Services are planned for Tuesday, October 14, at 10:00am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora.

Oct 6, 2014

Esther Moore Born April 3, 1933 in Ft. Morgan, CO. Passed away October 6, 2014 in Denver, CO. Memorial Service Wed., 10/15/14, 1:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard.

Oct 6, 2014

Carla Joy Pearson, 37, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 6, 2014. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 19, 1976 to Connie and Boyd Adams. Her family moved to the Puget Sound area of Washington state, where she was raised with her younger sister, Christy. Carla went to Auburn High School and graduated...

Oct 5, 2014

Joan P. Matarazzo June 29, 1954-October 5, 2014 A loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Vincent; children Melissa and Joseph; grandchildren Olivia, Joseph, and Neaveir. Viewing October 8th, 2-8 PM, Horan & McConaty in Arvada, 7577 W. 80th Avenue. Funeral Mass October 9th, 11:00 AM, Mother Cabrini Shrine Chapel. Please share your memories of Joan...

Oct 5, 2014

Marcia L.(Christy) Driesbach, 76, of Denver. Wife of John Driesbach. Mother of Christy (Tom) Chalk, Lori (Dave) Kraatz, Cheryl (Kevin) Duesterhoft, Lisa (Jeff) Allen & Amy (Steve) Dawson. Grandmother of Kendra, Matthew, Bradley, Kara, Eric, Cole, Henry, Cecilia, Cora, Madeline & Brooke. Sister of Gloria, Tom, Jeanne, Mike, Maureen & Steve.

Oct 5, 2014

Donita, 62, passed away October 5, 2014. Mother of Lance Wyman; sister of Don (Darlene) Johnson, Gilbert (Teresa) Johnson and Terri (Tom) Sewill; aunt of numerous nieces and nephews; and friend of many. Memorial Service Saturday, October 11, 2 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Aurora. Please share you memories of Donita and condolences with...

Oct 5, 2014

After a short battle with lung cancer, Patricia Jean Ryder, 73, died peacefully October 5, 2014 at her home in Centennial, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 4, 1941 in Burlington, Iowa, she was the adopted daughter of Ralph Robertson and Esther Martino Rovn Edwards. She grew up in Centerville, Iowa. Pat graduated from the University of Iowa...

Oct 5, 2014

Devoted Matriarch of the Mulcrone Family from Chicago to County Mayo, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Edward W. Gietl, Sr. Survived by her children: Mary Ellen Harrington, Priscilla O'Leary, Edward W. Gietl, Jr. and Robert E. Gietl, 5 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, Sisters in law: Barbara Mulcrone and Elinore Mulcrone, and many adoring nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions gratefully...

Oct 4, 2014

""Believe in Yourself, and Let God Take Care of the Details"" (Austin's personal motto) Austin Cowan, 85, loved BBQ, ragtime tunes, joking around, and reminiscing about working for ""Ma Bell."" Born in Hope, NM, to Vera and Audi Cowan, he came of age during the Great Depression. A hard working and determined man, he made a career with the Bell...