Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
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...
Isadora Fernanda Campos
Sep 13, 2014
Isadora F. Campos, 65, passed away on September 13, 2014. Services are planned for Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 1:00PM at Horan McConaty Family Chapel. Please share memories of Isadora and condolences with her family by signing the Guestbook below.
E. Cecil Murphy
Sep 13, 2014
E. Cecil Murphy Sept. 12, 1924 - Sept. 13, 2014 Cecil was a retired Lt. in the Denver Police Dept. as well as an accomplished artist & musician. Survived by son Greg (Gail); daughter Michelle; 2 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Pat, son Mark, grandchild Kelly, brother John. A Memorial Service will be...
Phillip Rudy Sandoval
Sep 12, 2014
Phillip Rudy Sandoval was born in Denver, Colorado, on June 28, 1952, to Robert S. Sandoval and Casey Montoya Sandoval and passed away at his home in Pueblo West, Colorado, on September 12, 2014, at age 62. Mr. Sandoval was a former resident of Denver. He is survived by his wife Ramona (Sanchez) Sandoval, his children Serena Sanchez and her...
Steven Rocco Polidori
Sep 12, 2014
Steven Rocco Polidori, beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12 with family at his side. Steve, as many know him, was born to Louis and Carolyn Polidori on May 2, 1951 in Denver, CO. Steve was a graduate of North High School (1969). He received his B.A. in Political Science and Fine Arts...
Margaret A. ""Maggie"" Chase
Sep 12, 2014
Margaret A. ""Maggie"" Chase, 72 of Centennial, passed away on September 12, 2014. She is survived by her children, Robert L. Chase, Jr. and Samantha L. Chase; grandchildren Michael Wagner, Killashandra Wagner Chase, Galadriel Wagner Chase, and Johnathan Rowell. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Chase, Sr. Committal Service Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 11:00am, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging...
David William Gabriel
Sep 12, 2014
David Gabriel, 89, of Aurora, Colorado, passed peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2014, in the company of friends and family. David was born in Letts, Iowa, on June 13, 1925, the son of John Conrad Gabriel and Sarah Catherine (Gage) Gabriel. David was a graduate of Parsons College, majoring in business and music. He was an accomplished pianist and organist...
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