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Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Joy Margaret Cayler
Sep 19, 2014
Joy M. Cayler August 6, 1923 - September 19, 2014 Joy Cayler was born in 1923 in Denver Colorado and passed away peacefully on September 19, 2014. She was the adopted daughter of loving parents, Margaret and Ralph C. Cayler. She is preceded in death by her brother, Ralph and survived by two nephews, Scott and Randall of Fresno, California...

Kathryn ""Kathi"" Heidi LaRusso
Sep 19, 2014
Kathi LaRusso, 47, of Westminster died at home on Sept. 19, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Marty; children, Austin Cymanski, Zack Cymanski, Stephanie (Rodney) Robinson, Chris (Ashley) LaRusso, Mike LaRusso; grandchildren, Gavin, Katlyn, Phoenix, Zayden, Maddox; parents, David & Lucille Rossbach; siblings, Christy (Kevin) Hall & David (Kristi) Rossbach. Visitation, Thursday, 6-8pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998...
Carolyn ""Cally"" Coleman Vickers
Sep 19, 2014
Carolyn Coleman ""Cally"" Vickers, 84, a resident of Castle Rock, CO passed away peacefully on Friday Sept 19, 2014 at her home In Indian Wells, CA. With her was her husband of 37 years, Jack Vickers. Cally and Jack, longtime residents of Colorado, spent a portion of their winter months each year at their home in Indian Wells, CA. Due...
Irene F. Hamblin
Sep 19, 2014
Irene F. Hamblin, 94, passed on 9/19/14 at Wheat Ridge Manor Care Center. Irene Orleans Hamblin born in Ft. Collins, CO 4/8/20 the oldest of 7 children from Louis and Laurence Orleans. Irene married Joe Hamblin 6/4/49, who passed 1/8/72. Her oldest son Ron passed in 2002. She is survived by Tom, of Chino Hills, CA , Ken of Wheat...

Jeanne Elizabeth Dise-Lewis
Sep 18, 2014
Jeanne Elizabeth Dise-Lewis passed away September 18, 2014.She is survived by her husband Howard. Memorial Service will be held 3 PM Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver. A reception will follow at the family home.
John R. Schledwitz
Sep 18, 2014
John Schledwitz was born in Sterling, Colorado, the youngest of three children of Herman Schledwitz and Jane Bowes Schledwitz. John was raised and educated in Sterling, graduating from Sterling High School in 1980. John later moved to Greeley, Colorado. He began his career in law enforcement at the Weld County Sheriff Department in 1988. The running joke between John and...

Teresa Arpero de Terrazas
Sep 17, 2014
Teresa Arpero de Terrazas, 50, of Thornton, passed away on September 19, 2014. A Visitation will take place on Friday, September 19, 2014 from 12:00 pm until 8:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street in Thornton. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic...
Juan S. Garcia, Sr.
Sep 17, 2014
Juan S. Garcia Sr., passed away peacefully on September 17, 2014 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Juan was born in Dilley, Texas on February 8, 1926, the oldest son of ten children of Lorenzo and Juanita Garcia. Father of 3 children, Juan Jr., Jeffrey and Patty. Juan met his wife Pola in Uvalde, Texas. They would later marry in Crystal City,...

Nancy Somers Shafer
Sep 17, 2014
NANCY SOMERS SHAFER passed away September 17, 2014. She is survived by her 6 children; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and, 2 brothers. Preceded in death by her parents and sister. In lieu of flowers memorials in Nancy's name are suggested to Denver Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80231. Please share memories and condolences with the family...

Thomas J. McBride
Sep 17, 2014
Thomas J. McBride, age 91, lived most of his life in Evergreen, Colorado. He passed away on September 17, 2014 in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Thomas is survived by his wife, Virginia; children Craig, Jana, Dena, Brent, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service for Thomas will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Eleven O'CLock in the morning at...
Frank Michael Art Joe Small
Sep 17, 2014
Small, Frank Michael Art Joe - Born May 30, 1959 in Waynesville, MO to parents Joseph Small and Renate Small (Sthinke). Frank passed away in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2014. He was 55 years of age. Frank is survived by: Wife - Danielle Small (Debner) of Littleton, Co, two sons Michael Rejan Small of Spokane, WA and Joel AJ...
Marian J. Dietz
Sep 17, 2014
Marian Jane Chamberlin Hendershot Dietz, age 91, passed away on September 17, 2014 in Someren Glen Christian Living Communities, Centennial, CO. She was born on Feb 4, 1923, in East Liverpool, Ohio to Lawrence and Hazel Echols Chamberlin. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jack Chamberlin, and her sisters and brothers-in-law Kathryn & Glenn McCall,...
David Lee Garland
Sep 17, 2014
Life blessed us with this time to cherish, love and honor a husband, a father and a friend, David Lee Garland. David's journey began on April 6, 1929. He grew up in a loving family and sought out adventures and life lessons that helped create the amazing man he came to be. Hunting and fishing with his father was the...
Loretta Mae Kerstiens
Sep 16, 2014
Loretta Mae (Babish) Kerstiens was born on July 3, 1938 as the youngest of 11 children. She was raised in northeast Denver and graduated from North High School. On June 3, 1961 Loretta married Jim Kerstiens. Together they raised six children and they were blessed with 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren: Lynette & Mitch Smith, Levi, Mara, & Kyle; Shane...

Robert Joseph Curran
Sep 16, 2014
Robert Joseph Curran, 83 of Arvada; Preceded in death by his wife Patricia; Father of Karen Hedlun-Rose, Linda Chambliss-Boslet (Drew Boslet) and William Curran; brother of Jerry (Joyce) Curran and Patrick(Geneva) Curran; grandfather of Cheryl Hedlun, Michael Hedlun, Christine Broadnex, Matthew Hedlun, Jessica Curran, Tessa Huffman; great grandfather of Brylee Hedlun, Makayla Hedlun, Malachi Broadnex, Alijah Broadnex. A Rosary will...
Anne Catherine Swaim
Sep 16, 2014
Anne (Schumacher) Swaim, 58, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at the Denver Hospice Center, with her loving family at her side. Born in Milwaukee, WI, on July 3, 1956, Anne was the daughter of Al & Diane Schumacher. She was raised and educated in Milwaukee & Kenosha, graduating from St. Joseph High School, Kenosha, WI,...
Ken Valastro
Sep 15, 2014
Ken Valastro is survived by his wife Christina Valastro and his brother James (Wendy). Funeral Mass, Saturday, 11 am, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2200 S. Logan Street. Memorial donations may be made in Ken Valastro's name to the Arts Students League of Denver, 200 Grant Street, Denver, 80203. Please share memories of Ken and condolences with his family...
Dr. John ""Jack"" G. Weihaupt
Sep 15, 2014
Passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 in Evergreen. Funeral Mass Monday, September 22, 2014, 11:00 am at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4291 Evergreen Pkwy., Evergreen. Interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Nelma Lavonne Orten
Sep 15, 2014
Nelma Orten, 91, of Arvada, Colorado died on September 15, 2014. James, her husband of 64 years, preceded her in death and she is survived by many loving family members. A Visitation will be held Friday, September 19, 2014 from 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. The Funeral Service will...
Kathleen Patricia Willis
Sep 14, 2014
Kathleen Patricia Willis was born in Buffalo, NY on March 11th, 1933. There she attended Mount Saint Mary's Academy and Buffalo State University. Kathleen was a lifelong educator. She was a teacher, vice principal, principal and librarian for over forty years at Notre Dame School. In 1957, Kathleen married Alvie Willis and raised three children, Mary, Michael and Alan. She...
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