Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Michael  DeWayne Leigh

Michael DeWayne Leigh

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...

Henry  Ernest Lowenstein

Henry Ernest Lowenstein

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...

Kevin Huarte

Kevin Huarte

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...

Dennis  D. Bok

Dennis D. Bok

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,...

Marjory  A. Doyle

Marjory A. Doyle

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...

Stella  Rosemarie Hargis

Stella Rosemarie Hargis

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...

LaVerne Letofsky

LaVerne Letofsky

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.

Esther Moore

Esther Moore

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.

Carla  Joy Pearson

Carla Joy Pearson

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...

Joan  P Matarazzo

Joan P Matarazzo

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...

Marcia Driesbach

Marcia Driesbach

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.

Donita  M. Johnson

Donita M. Johnson

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...

Patricia  Jean Ryder

Patricia Jean Ryder

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...

Mary  C. Gietl

Mary C. Gietl

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...

Austin  James Cowan

Austin James Cowan

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...

Edie Graves

Edie Graves

Oct 4, 2014

Edie Graves of Henderson, Colorado departed peacefully at Denver Hospice on October 4, 2014 with her daughters by her side. Edie was born in 1935 in Germany. In 1950 she immigrated to the United States with her mother, father, two sisters and brother. Ultimately, they settled in Mankato, Minnesota where she graduated from Mankato High School. In 1956 she married...

James  M. Cooke

James M. Cooke

Oct 4, 2014

James M. Cooke, 72, of Littleton. Husband of Marlene. Father of Pat (Susan), Mike (Lynette), and Tim (Elle). Step-father of Marc (Rami) Cox. Grandfather of Calvin, Caitlyn, Cory, Emma, Shealyn, Brianna and Brandon. Memorial Service Monday, October 20, 2014, 11:00 AM, Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226. Memorials i James' honor are suggested to the American...

Amara  Jordyn Harper

Amara Jordyn Harper

Oct 3, 2014

Born to Chretien Marcelles Harper and Jennifer Nicole Duffield on September 28, 2014. She passed away on October 3, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 6:30 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014. Please share your condolences with her family by signing the...

Audrey  A. Rowe

Audrey A. Rowe

Oct 2, 2014

Audrey A. Rowe, age 90, passed away Oct. 2, 2014. Visitation at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S Wadsworth Lakewood, on Tues. Oct. 7, 2014 from 9-10am, with Funeral Service beginning at 10am. Interment to follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.