Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Gerald ""Jerry"" James Farrell

Gerald ""Jerry"" James Farrell

Aug 9, 2014

Gerald ""Jerry"" James Farrell, 83, USAF Retired, passed away August 9, 2014. He was born November 3, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan to Jerome and Ilean Farrell. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia M. Farrell; three children, Kevin Farrell, Brian Farrell, Elaine Culotti; 7 grandchildren; and sister, Joyce Dahlberg. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, Monday, August...

Mark Gibson

Mark Gibson

Aug 8, 2014

Mark Gibson loved life! He was a champion motorcycle racer, hiked mountain tops, was an avid mountain biker and loved being out in nature. He was a successful business man and led a team of talented professionals at Diversified Body & Paint Shop for over 25 years. Mark was an incredible, loving husband adored by his wife of 20 years....

Ann  Backstrom Armentrout

Ann Backstrom Armentrout

Aug 7, 2014

Ann Backstrom Armentrout of Littleton, Colorado passed away on August 7, 2014 at the age of 75. Ann is survived by her son, Michael Armentrout. There will be a Memorial Reception in memory of Ann on Friday, September 26, 2014, 11 AM at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel located at 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. Please share your...

Robert  Joseph Slattery

Robert Joseph Slattery

Aug 7, 2014

Robert Joseph Slattery, 94, passed away on August 7, 2014. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at Horan & McConaty Chapel on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 7:00pm located at 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80014. A Funeral Mass will be help the following day, Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 4900 Montview...

Hester  Ruth Strietelmeier

Hester Ruth Strietelmeier

Aug 7, 2014

Hester Ruth Strietelmeier Born July 13, 1933 Died August 7, 2014 Hester was born in Minden, Nebraska to Edward Herman Ahlemeyer and Alma (Peterson) Ahlemeyer. Her father was a Lutheran minister and an Army chaplain, which meant her childhood was spent ""on the move."" She graduated from high school in Yokohama, Japan and then attended Kearney State Teacher's College. In...

Mary Ramirez

Mary Ramirez

Aug 6, 2014

Mary Ramirez, 89, of Westminster Colorado, passed away on August 6, 2014. A Funeral Mass is to take place on Wednesday, August 13, at 10:30am at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3141 West 96th Avenue, Westminster, Colorado. The Burial will take place at Fairmount Cemetery following the service.

Irene Nyquist

Irene Nyquist

Aug 6, 2014

Irene Mae Nyquist of Thornton, CO and formerly of Midland, MI, passed away August, 6, 2014. Irene was born Feb. 18, 1931 in Washington, DC, the daughter of Leo Wilfred Cote and Susan (Cox) Cote. She grew up in Jackson Heights, NY and graduated as the valedictorian from Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School in Brooklyn. Irene earned a B.S. Degree...

Margaret Churchman

Margaret Churchman

Aug 6, 2014

Margaret, 82, of Thornton, Colorado entered Eternal Life on August 6, 2014, from complications following neurosurgery. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur. Survived by her children, Ann Knowles (Jim), David, Susan Best (Joel), Mark, Janelle Calerich (Andy) and Jennifer Kocik (Miro); and nine grandchildren. Viewing will be Monday, August 11, 2014, 2-4 PM, Horan & McConaty,...

Mary Patricia O'Connell Shea

Mary Patricia O'Connell Shea

Aug 5, 2014

Mary Patricia O'Connell Shea passed away August 5, 2014. Pat was born May 29, 1925, in Canton, OH, to William L. and Louise (Griffith) O'Connell. She was the youngest of four children. Her siblings, William O'Connell, Lewis O'Connell and Ruth (O'Connell) King, preceded Pat in death. The daughter of a steel salesman and a homemaker, Pat moved with her family...

Wayne  Melvin Johnson

Wayne Melvin Johnson

Aug 5, 2014

Wayne M. Johnson, 85, of Denver passed on August 5, 2014. He is survived by his children, Joni (Paul) Gentala, Jackie Johnson, Jim Johnson, and Jill Johnson; grandchildren, Michael (Samantha), Stephanie, Sienna , Staci, Steven Gentala, and Conner Hellen; great grandchildren, Brianna and Sydney Gentala. His wife, Celine, preceded him in death. Rosary, Thursday, Aug. 21st, 7:00pm; Funeral Mass, Friday,...

John ""Jack"" Henry McCarthy

John ""Jack"" Henry McCarthy

Aug 5, 2014

John Henry ""Jack"" McCarthy, 69, passed August 5, 2014. Jack was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and settled in Arlington Heights, Illinois to raise his family where they resided for 41 years. Jack worked at O'Hare International Airport for 35 years as an electronic rep to the major airlines. His love for the outdoors, nature, and the majority of...

Carol  A. Smith

Carol A. Smith

Aug 5, 2014

Carol A. Smith of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on August 5, 2014 at 86 years of age. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2014 starting at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. The Funeral Service will begin immediately following the Visitation at 2:00 PM. Please share...

Katherine Josephine Mongone Meyer

Katherine Josephine Mongone Meyer

Aug 4, 2014

Katherine Josephine Mongone Meyer August 30, 1954-August 4, 2014 Kathie lost her 8 year battle with cancer in Nashville, TN surrounded by family. Kathie is preceded in death by her father and mother, Mike and Mary Mongone; brother James Mongone; sister Donna Mongone; great-uncles James, Albert & Frank Chali. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Dale...

Lucille  Marie Feehan

Lucille Marie Feehan

Aug 4, 2014

Lucille Marie Feehan August 23, 1923-August 4, 2014 Preceded in death by husband Charles. Survived by children Cecilia Lamb, Catherine Buckmister, Cynthia Dustin, Mary Foster, Ed Feehan, Patricia Roth; 16 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren. Visitation Thurs. 08/7/14, 4-8 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Rosary, Friday, 08/08/14, 10:15 AM, Funeral Mass 11:00 AM, both...

William R. ""Will"" Seaman

William R. ""Will"" Seaman

Aug 4, 2014

It is with a deep and heavy heart that we announce the passing of William Seaman, age 46, of Westminster, Colorado. Will passed away unexpectedly at home on August 4, 2014. We lost a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend and most importantly a loving husband and father. Will was born in Syracuse, New York on January 8, 1968....

Ruby  A. Peters

Ruby A. Peters

Aug 4, 2014

Ruby Avis Peters was born January 10, 1919 in Newberry South Carolina to William Talmadge Kelly and Anna Inez Kelly. She is preceded in death by her husband Randall Hans Peters. They were married at Fort Jackson, South Carolina April 25, 1942, and remained together until Randall's death in 2001. She is survived by her sons Robert, Mark, and Gary;...

Russell  Dennis Stearns

Russell Dennis Stearns

Aug 3, 2014

Russell Dennis Stearns, 57, of Littleton, Colorado passed away August 3, 2014 at his parents' home in Westminster after a courageous fight with cancer. Russ was born March 16, 1957 in Windsor, Vermont. He graduated from Westminster High School in 1975. Russ worked 34 years as the school bus foreman for Cherry Creek Schools. He enjoyed photography, camping, fishing, and...

Pauline  'Polly' Kendall

Pauline 'Polly' Kendall

Aug 3, 2014

Polly passed away on August 3, 2014. There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 West Florida Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 10 AM. Interment will be private at Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, plese offer contributions to the charity of your choice.

Joyce Ward

Joyce Ward

Aug 3, 2014

Rose Joyce Ward Born May 26, 1924 Deceased August 3, 2014 Joyce grew up in Oklahoma. She lived through the Great Depression graduating from Davenport High School in 1942, where she was the Drum Majorette. She married Richard Earl Ward on February 26th 1942. They had four children; Richard Larry was born on Jan 31st 1943, Sandra Jane born on...

Edward  Michael Custy

Edward Michael Custy

Aug 3, 2014

Edward Michael Custy March 27, 1926-August 3, 2014 Preceded in death by wife Mary Ann; parents Mary Catherine & John; brothers John & Kenneth; sisters Vivian McGrath, Mary Breit. Survived by children Mike (Ping), Danny (Paula), Mary Kay (Wayne) Moore, Tim (Lisa), Colleen (Wayne) Lorenz, Pat (Carol), Maureen (Rex) Roben, Dennis (Anne), Eileen (Bruce) Hendee, Kevin (Jeanne); dear friend Jan...