Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Ray  George Rood

Ray George Rood

Jun 13, 2014

Ray George Rood, 83, of Denver died on June 13, 2014. Ray lived a full life and had the opportunity to see the world with the US Marine Corps. He fought in the Korean Conflict and went on to further live his life and retired from the North Washington Fire Dept. Husband of Eleanor; Father of Ronald, Robert, Dana, Donna,...

Sandra  L. Carper

Sandra L. Carper

Jun 13, 2014

Sandra L. Carper, 76, passed away at home June 13. She is survived by her daughters Cristi (Michael) Malloy and Marci (Dan) Wherry; and grandchildren Sean, Deagan, Erin, Kaegan & Conor. Funeral Mass 10:00 am Thursday, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Please share condolences and memories of Sandra by signing the guestbook.

John  R. Gross

John R. Gross

Jun 13, 2014

John R. Gross of Littleton, Colorado passed away on June 13, 2014 at the age of 71. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 starting at 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. The Funeral Mass will start immediately following the visitation at 12:00 Noon. Private interment...

Donald  V. Jacobs

Donald V. Jacobs

Jun 13, 2014

Don, 62, of Thornton, Colorado passed June 13, 2014. Don is survived by his wife Brenda; son Jeff; grandchildren Tyler & Katie; brother Tom and his wife Wendy; sister Jamie and her husband Joe; nieces & nephews, Rachel, Nicki, Josh, Kristie, Travis, Hudson; aunt & uncle, Angelina Sethers & Jimmy Giannelli; and numerous cousins. A viewing to honor Don will...

John  Weldon Shaw

John Weldon Shaw

Jun 13, 2014

John Weldon Shaw of Northglenn, Colorado passed away on June 13, 2014 at the age 78. He was born August 12, 1935 in Tom Bean, Texas. He was an influential person in the Colorado music education community and music industry regionally. He loved the outdoors with special interests in golf, hunting, and fishing. John is survived by his beloved wife,...

Robert  Jay Troxell

Robert Jay Troxell

Jun 12, 2014

Lt. Colonel Robert Jay Troxell, ""Bob"", died at his home on June 12, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer, heart disease, and COPD. He was born in Altoona, PA on June 7, 1931 to Robert C. and Verna E. (Coy) Troxell. Robert was a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, and Kansas...

Dorothy  R. Rupp

Dorothy R. Rupp

Jun 12, 2014

Dorothy was born in Hays, Kansas on July 17, 1931. She was raised in Ellis with her six siblings, Clarence, Lou, Bebe, Fred, Edna and Mary Ann. She graduated from Girls Catholic High School in 1948. She celebrated her 18th birthday in July and married Lawrence ""Curly"" Rupp in November of that same year. Dorothy and Curly moved to Arvada...

Gregory  Joseph Beattie

Gregory Joseph Beattie

Jun 12, 2014

Gregory Joseph Beattie first blessed this world with his existence when he was born in Arcadia, California on September 11, 1966. Oxygen deprivation at birth denied him the opportunity to develop his full intellectual potential. A challenge for Greg and his family as his life progressed? Of course. A blessing for family and all who came to know Greg to...

John  G. Thom

John G. Thom

Jun 12, 2014

John G. Thom, Jr. passed peacefully on June 12. Born December 5, 1947 in Rochester MN, he grew up in Los Angeles, the third of ten children of the late Dr. and Mrs. John G. Thom. He was a USMC veteran, where he received a purple heart. After spending summers with the US Forest Service as a firefighter, he graduated...

Marvin  ""Jack"" King

Marvin ""Jack"" King

Jun 12, 2014

""Jack"" Marvin F. King passed on June 12, 2014 at the age of 90. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. The Interment will follow the reception at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3689 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. Please share your...

Roberta  ""Bert"" Chambers

Roberta ""Bert"" Chambers

Jun 11, 2014

Roberta ""Bert"" Chambers, 89, of Englewood, CO. Graveside Service Friday, June 20, 2014, 9:15am, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area ""C"", 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80235. Please share your memories of Bert and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.

Judith  Ann Meurer

Judith Ann Meurer

Jun 11, 2014

Judith Ann Meurer, 69, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on June 11, 2014. She was born to Norbert Charles Koller and Laurina Verona (Hamann) Koller on August 5, 1944 in New Ulm, Minnesota. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Leon Meurer; children Lance (Stephanie) Meurer and Sherri (Greg) Seymour; grandchildren Amanda Christine Meurer, Brandon Michael Meurer, Chad Andrew Meurer,...

Margaret  Mary Brewster

Margaret Mary Brewster

Jun 11, 2014

Margaret Mary Brewster passed away June 11, 2014 at the age of 87. She was born January 12, 1927 to Carmine and Louise Deangelis in Stanton Island, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 2012 and her brothers Carmine and Tommy. Survivors include children Robert (Roxanne) Brewster, Hazel Harrower, Marion (Dennis) Morgan, Dennis (Pamela) Brewster;...

Georgia  L. Bednarek

Georgia L. Bednarek

Jun 11, 2014

Georgia Bednarek was born November 24, 1922, in Portage Wisconsin, the daughter of Reverend William Mehn and Hedwig Butenhoff Mehn. She graduated valedictorian from her high school in Norwalk, Wisconsin, and earned a BA degree in zoology from North Central College in Napierville, Illinois, in 1944. She served during WWII in the US Navy as a member of the WAVES,...

Gladys Girard

Gladys Girard

Jun 11, 2014

Gladys Girard, age 83, passed away on June 11, 2014 in Denver, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Colorado, she was born in Denver on October 7, 1930 and lived her entire life in the greater Denver area. Married at the age of 16 to Arthur Girard, a World War II army veteran. When he returned from Guam,...

Kelly  Leroy Vigil

Kelly Leroy Vigil

Jun 11, 2014

Kelly Leroy Vigil, 57, of Espanolia, New Mexico passed away on June 11, 2014. He was born to Leroy Vigil and Mary Romero on May 9, 1957 in Trinidad, Colorado. There will be a Visitation on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 5:00pm with a Rosary Service following at 6:00pm at Horan and McConaty 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado, 80014....

Rodney  Eugene Spradling

Rodney Eugene Spradling

Jun 10, 2014

Rod Spradling, 43, of Aurora Colorado, passed away on June 10, 2014. He is survived by his Parents, Bill and Roberta Spradling; wife Mary Dashel Price; children Kayla, Kylee, and Reese; and siblings Denise, Chris, Mike, Kenny, Megan, and Forrest. A Public visitation will be held on Sunday, June 15, from 2pm-4pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 EAst...

Mary  Michael Hill

Mary Michael Hill

Jun 10, 2014

Mary Michael Hill was born in Denver, Colorado on July 9, 1963 to Robert and Rita Hill. She lived in south Denver until her sudden death at the very young age of 50. She graduated South High School, class of 1981 and attended Metro State College. Mary worked at her families business, Do-It-Ur-Self Plumbing and Heating Supply for 32 years...

John  T. Grace

John T. Grace

Jun 10, 2014

John T. Grace, 79, died June 10, 2014 in his home in Lakewood, Colorado. He is survived by sisters Kathleen Larson and Mary Grace Murphy, his brother Michael (Pat) and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Maybelle (Hughes) Grace, two brothers, Joseph and Thomas (Tom), and a sister, Ann Vogt. John graduated...

Janet Aitken

Janet Aitken

Jun 9, 2014

Janet Aitken, 81, of Denver, passed away on June 9, 2014. She is survived by Teri Fouts, Amber Fouts, David Aitken, Carol Aitken, Brianne Martell, Chris Martell, Brandon Aitken, Jen Aitken, Brenda Aitken, Becky Herriot, Don Herriot, Jeff Herriot, Amy Sorenson, Mary Fisher, Karl Fisher, Karli Fisher, Kelly Fisher, Chris Landeck, Rob Landeck, Megan Landeck and Nicole Landeck. Her Funeral...