Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Mary Lou Duran
Dec 12, 2014
Our beloved Mary Lou Duran, mother of Ronnie Duran, Gilbert Elias Jr., and Byron Anthony Duran. Sister of Dee Candelaria, Pete, Eddie and Bob Garcia. Grandmother to Lonnie, Darrin, Ryan, Jennifer, Brittany, Aaliyah. Great grandmother to Destiny, Leilani, Phillip Quintana, and Adrian Quintana. Mary Lou will live in our memories and never be forgotten. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be...
Patricia ""Patti"" McDonald Chandler
Dec 12, 2014
Patricia (Patti) McDonald Chandler, 1/9/1934 to 12/12/2014. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Collis P. Chandler, Jr., and survived by daughters Mary Louise (Bob) DeSimone, Gerri Anne Bragdon, Kathlyn Simpson (Curtis) Woodard, Paula Ann (Chan) Mayber; grandchildren Joseph and Tessa Woodard, Weston and Jake Novak. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Church of the Ascension 600 Gilpin...
Mary W. Mees
Dec 12, 2014
Mary was born in Adair, Iowa to HPH and Susan Wedemeyer. Preceded in death by her husband Donald G. Mees and her six brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her four children: Christopher, John, Patricia and Jeffrey; grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Samaritan House of Denver. Services will be held Monday, December 22,...
Therese ""Terry"" M. Chapman
Dec 11, 2014
Therese ""Terry"" M. Chapman, born July 14, 1940 to Mr. and Mrs. John Borsboom of Sussex, England, passed away December 11, 2014 after a long fight post-surgery. Terry is survived by her son John, his wife Maria, and her grandson Liam. Terry was a gifted artist, and avid gardener, lover of animals, and world traveler. Terry had an adventurous spirit,...
Beatrice M. Chapman
Dec 11, 2014
Beatrice Mackintosh Chapman, 87, passed away on December 11, 2014 in Denver. She was born in Denver on December 4, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. She is survived by her seven children: Sandra Quintanar, Gail Gravina (Jim), Glen Chapman (Debbie), Paul Chapman (Karen), Doug Chapman, Brad Chapman (Suzy), and Greg Chapman (Julie). She cherished her...
Victor E. Carlock
Dec 11, 2014
Victor was born September 22, 1928 and passed away December 11, 2014. Survived by his four children: Robert, Victoria, David and Judith; six grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; and one sister, Josie. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Daisy. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 16, 5-7 PM; Funeral Service will be Wednesday,...
Charles ""Chuck"" Florence
Dec 10, 2014
Charles ""Chuck"" Florence, 80, of Fraser, CO passed away on December 10, 2014. Chuck was born on August 17, 1934 in Ohio to Huber and Marian Florence. He grew up in Ohio, graduated from Wellington High School and attended what is now Kettering University. After enjoying a career in Mechanical Engineering for over 20 years in the Midwest, Chuck and...
Paul Douglas Spurgeon
Dec 10, 2014
Native Coloradan, Paul Spurgeon was born in Greeley and died at the age of 72 at his home in Thornton. He was the younger son of Bertha and Charles Spurgeon. He graduated from Adams City High School, and on October 8, 1961, he married Constance Kay Keister. Together they built a family of three children and six grandchildren. Paul was...
George Matsumura
Dec 9, 2014
George Matsumura of Centennial, Colorado passed away on December 9, 2014. George is survived by his loving wife, Patsy, and four children (and spouse): Paul (Carol), John (Lindsay), Ruth and Mark (Cheryl). He also has nine grandchildren: Danielle, Brandon, Rachel, Jared, Lauren, Alex, George, Ethan and William. George was an extremely caring, loving, and hard working individual. His cheerful smile...
John E. Ristau
Dec 9, 2014
John E. Ristau, 99, of Thornton, passed away December 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Hazel for 67 years; devoted father of Randal and Sharon (Jerry); loving grandpa of Kendra (Jeremy) and their daughter Ani. A Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be held Monday, December 15, 10:30 AM at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 6770 Monaco Street, Commerce City. He...
Gordon A. Riley
Dec 9, 2014
Gordon Alfred Riley, 92, died Tuesday evening, December 9, 2014 at the Julia Temple Health Care Center in Englewood Colorado. He was born September 22, 1922 in Newark, NJ the son of Alfred Jones and Caroline (Koch) Riley. Gordon grew up in Glen Ridge, New Jersey and graduated from Glen Ridge High School, where he was a football star. He...
Frank A. Zarlengo
Dec 9, 2014
93, of Lakewood, passed away December 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife and soul mate of 63 years, Dorothy Zarlengo. He is survived by his son Gary (Toni Francis) Zarlengo and daughter, Terri (Brent) Johnson; grandchildren, Keri (Nathan), Grant (Alyssa), Michael, Jennifer; great grandchildren, Alayna, Camryn, Eva, and Lane. He served as a Sergeant in Gen....
Glennon William Zoellner
Dec 8, 2014
Glennon ""Glen"" William Zoellner passed away December 4, 2014 at the age of 78. He was born December 17, 1935 to Edgar and Anna Zoellner in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He is survived by wife of 57 years, Claudine; children Glenna Zoellner, Calvin (Suzanne) Zoellner and Tere (Mike) O'Hayre; grandchildren Justin (Erin), Christopher, Alyssa, Shayleen, Danielle, and Matthew; sisters Verdella Bonger,...
Naomi Hanson Gray
Dec 8, 2014
GRAY, NAOMI H., 70, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2014, at The Denver Hospice, surrounded by loving family and friends. She fought lymphoma courageously for more than a year. Naomi was born on May 25, 1944, daughter of Clarence A. Hanson, and Blanche M. (Reineke) Hanson Arms. Naomi graduated from Waseca High School in Waseca, Minnesota,...
Pearl M. Glass
Dec 8, 2014
Pearl May Glass passed away December 8, 2014 at the age of 92. She was born March 21, 1922 to Elturas and Jessie (Crowfoot) Eychaner in Denver, Colorado. Survivors include children Lawrence (Rosemary) Glass, Glenda (Brian) Smith and Lynnette (Lewis) Achord; grandchildren Jeremy Glass, Ben Glass, Travis Linden, Jesse Linden, Jay Glass, Ryan Achord, Nichole Bial, Tyler Achord, Phillip Smith...
Gerald L. Rickaby
Dec 8, 2014
Gerald L. Rickaby, CPCU, passed away on December 8, 2014, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born September 29, 1936, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Louis and Elizabeth Rickaby, the eldest of 2 children. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Detroit Lutheran High (Joy Road), and attended Concordia Junior College in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and...
Louis Otto Zang
Dec 8, 2014
Passed away December 8, 2014. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy; daughters Mary (Rick Wicker) Zang and Cathy (Chris Caesar) Zang. Viewing, Monday 3-7 pm with a Parastas to follow at 7pm. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 10 am. Service to be held at St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church, 991 W. Prentice Ave., Littleton. Burial, 12:15 pm, Fort Logan...
Eulala Flo Dillahunty
Dec 8, 2014
Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jesse; and parents Carson and Mamie Altmiller. Survived by son Stephen (Rebecca) Dillahunty and daughter JoEllen Clark; grandchildren Eric (Ashley) Clark, Kelly Clark Bowen and Carson Dillahunty; great grandchildren Vyla Bowen and Aiden Clark; brother Alfred Altmiller, and sister Patsy Perrault. Visitation will be Sunday, December 14, 1-5 PM at Horan...
Carolyn Joanne Coffman
Dec 7, 2014
Carolyn Joanne Coffman August 6, 1935 ~ December 7, 2014 Born in San Francisco, California on August 6, 1935 Carolyn was the dedicated and loving wife to Jerry, for over 56 years. They were childhood sweethearts for 65 years. Jerry received the gift of life, a new heart, December 7, 1991, 23 years to the date of Carolyn's passing. Jerry...
Jeffrey Paul Moreland
Dec 7, 2014
Jeffrey Paul Moreland, 55, passed away on December 7, 2014. He is survived by his mother Glendoris Moreland; 3 daughters Kimber, Makenna, and Marissa Moreland; 3 brothers Michael, Doug, and Steven Moreland. A viewing will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 1 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, the funeral service will follow at 2PM.
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