Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

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....

Joy  Margaret Cayler

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

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

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

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

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

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...