Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Barbara Sharon ""Shari"" Gallagher

Barbara Sharon ""Shari"" Gallagher

Dec 24, 2014

Barbara Sharon ""Shari"" Gallagher, 69 of Denver was born in Hays, Kansas on October 13, 1945 to Charles Russell ""Todd"" Wilkenson and Alice Catherine Conway Wilkenson. She passed away December 24, 2014 at Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She married Jack M. Gallagher on January 28, 1972 in Reno, Nevada. He preceded her in death on March 24, 2011....

Fred  T. Rein

Fred T. Rein

Dec 24, 2014

Fred Theodore Rein was born October 21, 1927 in Denver, Colorado. He never had a bad day. Fred is survived by his beloved wife Beverly, son Gary and daughter Cheryle. Fred leaves behind two grandsons Joshua and Andrew and three great-grandsons Kaleb, Trey and new-born Hatcher Fredrick. Fred attended Gove and was a proud East Angel; also graduated from Denver...

Sharon  Eva Sanderman

Sharon Eva Sanderman

Dec 23, 2014

Sharon died on December 23, 2014, at age 71, in Denver, Colorado, after a 50-year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, surrounded by her husband, Robert J. ""Bob"" Sanderman, and her daughters, Susan, Sarah, and Shelley. Sharon was born on February 17, 1943, in Edmonton, Alberta, to Edward and Mary Roy. She and...

Virginia  Irene Goreski

Virginia Irene Goreski

Dec 23, 2014

Goreski, Virginia Irene (Hart), 95, most beloved wife of Paul M. Goreski, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2014. Born May 18, 1919 in Petersburg, IN to Canzada and Jeremiah Hart. She grew up on the family farm near Oakland City, IN with her brother Jack D. Hart and graduated from Winslow High School in 1937. She obtained a nursing...

Elma  G. Foley

Elma G. Foley

Dec 23, 2014

Elma Foley, 94, passed away on December 23, 2014. A private family service will be held at a later date in Salt Lake City, Utah

Richard  Oliver Hayes

Richard Oliver Hayes

Dec 23, 2014

Richard Oliver Hayes, Ph.D, MPH, passed away December 23, 2014 in Broomfield, CO. Richard was born in Huntington Park, CA on January 18, 1925 to Fred Leon Hayes, a superintendant of a commercial rock plant, and Estelle Stewart Hayes. He grew up in Bakersfield, CA as their beloved only child and was known as ""Dick"" to his many friends. Dick...

La Zora W. Daughenbaugh

La Zora W. Daughenbaugh

Dec 23, 2014

La Zora W. Daughenbaugh, 88, passed away December 23, 2014. La Zora was born in Larned, KS on June 4, 1926 at home. She attended a country one room school through seventh grade in Western KS and graduated from Burdett High School as salutatorian of her class. She married her high school sweetheart, D.D. on April 22, 1944. La Zora...

Carol  J. Schiffgen

Carol J. Schiffgen

Dec 22, 2014

Carol J. Schiffgen, 84 of Lakewood; wife of James Thomas Schiffgen; mother of Rhonda Jeanice Goodrich and her husband Rick and Karen Ann Kelley and her husband Bill Powell; Grandmother of Clinton Joseph Reilly, Adam Thomas Reilly and his wife Cara, Brian Christopher Reilly and his wife Bobbie, Kip James Kelley and his wife Sandra and Cody Alan Kelley; Great...

Annie Trujillo

Annie Trujillo

Dec 22, 2014

Annie (Gallegos) Trujillo, 92, of Centennial passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014. She was born in Dilia, New Mexico on February 21, 1922 to the late Abran and Tomisita Gallegos. Annie was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Paul, mother, Tomisita Bustamante Gallegos, father, Abran Gallegos, sisters Tillie Rael, Margaret Mestas, Emma Keller, Mary Quayle, Sophie...

Linda  Lee Varner

Linda Lee Varner

Dec 22, 2014

Linda (Ritchie Sarrazin) Varner Linda passed away peacefully December 22, 2014 after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Born in Meriden, Connecticut, on April 26, 1949 to Emily and Richard Ritchie. After graduating high school, Linda worked at Pratt & Whitney working with the aircraft engine design engineers and draftsmen. While at Pratt & Whitney, Linda developed several deep...

Mathias ""Matt"" W. Fleck  Sr.

Mathias ""Matt"" W. Fleck Sr.

Dec 22, 2014

Mathias (Matt) William Fleck, Sr. was born on May 4, 1923 to Michael and Mathilda Fleck in Flasher, North Dakota. He was the second of seven children. He is survived by four siblings, 2 brothers, Steve of North Platte, NE and Ted of Missoula, MT and two sisters, Mary of Carmichael, CA and Phyllis of Mandan, ND. Two brothers (Mike...

Jim Sellers

Jim Sellers

Dec 21, 2014

Jim, 67, of Aurora, Colorado passed December 21, 2014. Jim was born November 13, 1947. An Army veteran, Jim was an avid collector of various things, including war memorabilia. He was a member of the Masons for many years. Jim was preceded in death by his father Vance Sellers and mother Paulyne Byrum Sellers. Committal of Cremated Remains with Military...

Patsy ""Pat"" J. Paul

Patsy ""Pat"" J. Paul

Dec 21, 2014

Patsy ""Pat"" J. Paul, 77, Denver, CO, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of Dec. 21, 2014 after a lengthy battle with COPD and other health issues. She was born on Oct. 31, 1937 in Watford City, ND to much-loved parents Herman Nicholi and Violet May (Sullivan) Thompson. While attending high school and working at Mabel's Café in...

Mary  Anne Moser

Mary Anne Moser

Dec 21, 2014

Born in 1922 in Philadelphia, died December 21, 2014 at St. Andrew's Village, Aurora. Survived by niece Christina L. Hausner of Lancaster PA, and many friends. 1943 graduate of West Chester State Teachers College, long-term resident of Colorado and employee of Mountain Bell Telephone, after retirement volunteering at the University of Colorado Hospital.

Lois  Elaine Spicer

Lois Elaine Spicer

Dec 21, 2014

Lois Elaine Spicer passed away December 21, 2014 at the age of 85. She was born October 14, 1929 to Herbert and Esther Mosel in Grant, Nebraska. Services to be held at a later date. Please sign the Guestbook and share memories with the family.

Warren  Gene Houghton

Warren Gene Houghton

Dec 20, 2014

Warren Gene Houghton of Centennial, CO passed away on Saturday, December 20. He is survived by his wife Sandi; his sister Julie Abbott of Aurora; and his brother Todd's family of Bainbridge Island, WA. Gene was an area distributor for Mountain Man Nut and Fruit Company after spending most of his professional life in the architectural field. Gene was a...

Brian Aldon Von Feldt

Brian Aldon Von Feldt

Dec 20, 2014

Brian Aldon Von Feldt, 26, born on July 10, 1988 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 20, 2014. He resided in Colorado at the time of his death. Brian Von Feldt was a remarkable son, brother, husband, father and friend who was best known for his selflessness, pride, and his ability to laugh and bring a smile to...

Marion  M. Nielsen

Marion M. Nielsen

Dec 19, 2014

Marion M. Nielsen, 92, of Denver. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Survived by her daughter, Debbie Williams; her grandchildren Catherine (Craig) Fuller and Christopher (Cathleen) Williams; and her great grandchildren Jack and Will Fuller and Elizabeth Williams. Visitation is Wednesday, December 23 at 9AM, Recitation of the Rosary at 10AM followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30AM. All...

Jake Arnold

Jake Arnold

Dec 19, 2014

Jake Arnold was born January 14, 1938 to a Charlie & Maddie Lee Arnold. From the beginning, Jake has been a go getter. Working and helping his father in the fields as a young boy and attending school, Jake was always dedicated. Moving from Florida to New Jersey, Jake eventually settled in Denver, CO where he began his beautiful family...

Catherine ""Cathy"" J. Johnston

Catherine ""Cathy"" J. Johnston

Dec 19, 2014

Catherine ""Cathy"" Josephine Rees Johnston died comfortably in her bed at 1:30pm on Friday, December 19, 2014 in Littleton, Colorado. She was surrounded by her family and wonderful caregivers. Cathy was 67 years old. She was a loving wife, sister, mother of 3, grandmother of 6, aunt and friend to many. She had the heart of a saint and the...