Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Gordon  Robert Lichtenwalter

Gordon Robert Lichtenwalter

Sep 24, 2014

Gordon Robert Lichtenwalter of Arvada, Colorado passed away September 24, 2014 at the age of 86. A Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Horan & McConaty Family...

Rose  Marie Sarno

Rose Marie Sarno

Sep 24, 2014

Rose Marie Sarno, 81 of Broomfield; native of Colorado and long-time member of the Lions Club. Preceded in death by her husband Anthony Sarno Jr., and her son Tony Sarno. She is survived by 3 sons, 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 28th, 2PM - 5PM. Funeral Service is Monday,...

Mary  Jo Moore

Mary Jo Moore

Sep 24, 2014

Mary Jo Moore was born July 12, 1927 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to Emma and Henry Horn. Mary's mother died when she was just eight months old. Mary graduated from Carnegie High School then attended Chickasha Beauty College. She worked at, as well as owned her own hair salon. In 1943 she met John Moore, and they married on February 1,...

Thomas  J. Sweeney

Thomas J. Sweeney

Sep 24, 2014

Thomas J. Sweeney, 81, of Littleton passed away peacefully on September 24, 2014. Tom was born in Scotia, Nebraska on February 14th, 1933. Tom graduated from Strasburg High School and studied business from Regis College. He spent his career in the oil and gas industry. He lived and helped raise his family in Littleton for over 50 years. Tom is...

Helen  Martha Nusbaum

Helen Martha Nusbaum

Sep 22, 2014

Helen Martha Theis Nusbaum, 103, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully September 22, 2014. Helen was born January 24, 1911 in Troy, Kansas to Nicholas and Katherine Kobatch Theis. Helen married James A. Nusbaum who preceded her in death. She is survived by their two children, Kathryn L. Nusbaum of Denver; Lawrence J. Nusbaum of Sante Fe, New Mexico; and...

Sister Mary Regis Nuva

Sister Mary Regis Nuva

Sep 22, 2014

Sister Mary Regis Nuva, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died September 22, 2014 in Denver, Colorado at Presbyterian /St. Luke Hospital. She was 86 years of age. The daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giovannina Cacciaputi Nuva, she was born September 19, 1928 in Trenton, New Jersey and was predeceased by five sisters and one brother and is...

Gerald  Anthony DiPetrillo,  Jr.

Gerald Anthony DiPetrillo, Jr.

Sep 22, 2014

Gerald ""Rocky"" DiPetrillo was born October 31st, 1962 in Denver, Colorado and was called Home on September 22, 2014. During his short time with us, he undoubtedly touched us all in one way or another. Whether it was his laugh or smile or his willingness to engage in friendly debate, Rocky brightened every room he was in and made us...

William E. ""Bill"" Nelson

William E. ""Bill"" Nelson

Sep 22, 2014

William (Bill) Nelson, 73 of Arvada; Husband of Sue Nelson; Father of Robin and Jamie Nelson and his wife Deatra; Grandfather of, Cassandra and her husband Tyler Harrell, Joshua Nelson, Cole Nelson, Nicole Flaurr and her husband Shane, Kacey Sant; Great Grandfather of, Sophia Isabella Harrell, Riley Renae Flaurr; Brother of, Marcia Henry, Charlene Reynolds, Vicki Evans, Lynn Nelson, Jim...

Donna  Ray Buffington

Donna Ray Buffington

Sep 22, 2014

Donna Ray Buffington Donna was born in Omaha, NE on July 9, 1937. She graduated from the nursing school at the University of Nebraska in Omaha. Donna retired as a Registered Nurse at the VA Hospital in Denver. She is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Buffington. Donna is survived by her children: John W. (Vicky) Buffington, IV,...

Bonifacio  Miguel Flores

Bonifacio Miguel Flores

Sep 22, 2014

Bonifacio Miguel Flores, 91, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away September 22, 2014. He was born September 7, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri to Bonifacio Miguel and Bernarda Montoya Flores. Bonifacio is survived by his Children: Yolanda Sutton (husband, Donn), Pilar Glinisty (husband, Michael), Chela Hopkins (husband, Mark); Grandchildren: Don Sutton, Alejandro Flores, Anastasia Glinisty, Brittiny Hopkins, Reece Glinisty; Great-grandchild:...

Maurice  ""Maury"" Reiber

Maurice ""Maury"" Reiber

Sep 21, 2014

Maurice ""Maury"" Reiber, 83, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2014 at his home in Littleton, Colorado. Maury was born in Campbell, Nebraska on November 20, 1930. His parents, Carl and Caroline Reiber, and their children Melvin, Maury, Joan, Shirley and Jerry lived in Campbell/Hastings, Nebraska until the early 1940's when the family moved to Denver, Colorado. Maury joined the...

Francis  Xavier McGrath,  Sr.

Francis Xavier McGrath, Sr.

Sep 21, 2014

Fran was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of Irish immigrants, Catherine and William. Fran was the oldest of seven brothers, whom he adored…Fr. William J. McGrath ""Fr. Bill,"" Joseph (Kate), James (Peggy) and sister-in-law Nancy survive him. He joins his brothers Martin (Joan), Tommy (Josie), and John ""Jack"" in heaven. When Fran was 18, his...

Rachel  Ann Kochevar

Rachel Ann Kochevar

Sep 21, 2014

Rachel Ann Kochevar was born on August 3, 1985 and she passed away comfortably on September 21, 2014 surrounded by her boyfriend, Luke, Mom and Dad, her brother Joey and his girlfriend, Molly. Rachel was only 29 when she passed but she had a zest for life, graduated college, started her career and travelled extensivly. She had a will and...

Henry  Clarence Gentile

Henry Clarence Gentile

Sep 20, 2014

Henry C. Gentile, 94 of Denver; Brother of James Gentile and Janet Sulzer. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 28th from Noon until 4PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Boulevard, Denver. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, September 29th at 10AM, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo Street. Entombment will follow the...

Michael  ""Mick"" Paulino,  Jr.

Michael ""Mick"" Paulino, Jr.

Sep 20, 2014

Michael ""Mick"" Paulino, Jr., 89, of Denver died on September 20, 2014. Beloved husband of 57 years to, Liz; father of, Mike (Diane) Paulino, III, Mimi (Ramon) Saenz, Dino (Jennifer) Paulino; grandfather of, Michael Paulino, IV, Stephanie Paulino, and Santino Paulino. His sister, Rose Radovich, preceded him in death. A Vistation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2014 from...

Brooke Wunnicke

Brooke Wunnicke

Sep 20, 2014

Brooke Wunnicke slept away peacefully at home on the sunny afternoon of September 20, 2014. Born May 9, 1918 to parents Rudolph and Lula Le Nora (nee Brooke) von Falkenstein, she was raised in Los Angeles and in 1940 met and married her late husband, James M. Wunnicke of Cheyenne, when they were attending Stanford University. Their only child is...

James  Wiley Jones,  Jr.

James Wiley Jones, Jr.

Sep 20, 2014

Born Dec 2, 1932 in Elk City, Oklahoma, raised in Scotland, Arkansas and Yakima, Washington, and resided in Lone Tree, Colorado; Jim Jones made his transition Sep 20, 2014 after a courageous bout with multiple myeloma. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Janice Jones (Jelinek); parents James W. Jones Sr. and Hattie Jones (Logan); sisters Lera Williams,...

Donald Grieve

Donald Grieve

Sep 19, 2014

Donald (Pinky) Grieve, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014 at approximately 10:35 PM, at the age of 81. He was born to Thomas Grieve and Anna McAlpin. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years on August 5, 2010, his sister Julia, brothers Thomas, Benjamin, Anthony, Francis (Corky) and Daniel, and his beloved cousin Joseph....

Cynthia  Ann Falbo

Cynthia Ann Falbo

Sep 19, 2014

Cynthia Ann Falbo, 51, of Westminster.Beloved Wife of Vincent Falbo for 26 years; Mother of Anthony; sister of Annie and her husband Michael Hastings. Daughter in law of Shirley. Sister in law of Michael and his wife Chery, Carl and his wife Ciindy, David and his wife Deanna. Dearly loved by numerous nieces and nephews and all who knew her....

Catherine  E. Heid

Catherine E. Heid

Sep 19, 2014

CATHERINE E. HEID, Denver native, 100 years old. Survived by her son Patrick Heid; brother Thomas Pepin; sisters Bernadette Zawatzki and Mary Ann Dussel; numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary, Wednesday, September 24th, 7pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10 am, St. Louis Catholic Church, 3310 S. Sherman St. Burial to follow at Mt....