Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Frederick Edward Schroeder, Jr.
Apr 17, 2014
Frederick E. Schroeder, Jr. passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the age of 81. Fred was loved by his wife Bette, their 4 children, 5 grand children and 3 great-grand children. Fred served in the U.S. Navy and was a volunteer fireman for nearly 20 years in Verona, NJ. A visitation will be held from 4-6pm on Tuesday,...

H. Delbert Gaar
Apr 17, 2014
Delbert Gaar, 98, of Thornton, Colorado passed April 17, 2014. Services with honors rendered by the United States Army, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 9:30 AM, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area B, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. Please share memories of Delbert and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.
Shirley A. Wilkening
Apr 17, 2014
Shirley, 87, of Northglenn, passed April 15, 2014. Born in Nevada, Iowa on February 1, 1927 and married Robert Wilkening on April 17, 1949. Shirley is survived by her husband, Robert; sons, Mark (Tami), of Santa Maria, CA, and Craig (Paula), of Thornton; grandchildren, Carey and Lisa. A Visitation will be held Monday, April 21 from 6-8 PM at Horan...
Harry Eugene Carleno
Apr 16, 2014
Harry Eugene Carleno, Esq., 86, of Littleton, CO, passed peacefully at home on Wed., April 16, 2014. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years Ann Marie (Kraft) Carleno; Father of Gregory Carleno, Paul Carleno (Mercy), Jennifer Robertson (Josh), and Machelle Richburg (William); Grandchildren, Rebecca Carleno, Austin Steinbach, James Steinbach, and Savannah Robertson. Preceded in death by two...
John S. Hill
Apr 16, 2014
""Jack"", 81 years, 7 months, died peacefully at his home in Aurora, Colorado, surrounded by his family on April 16, 2014. Beloved father of Linda (Dee) Bond, Lisa (Randy) Hinebauch, Margaret Hill (Ricardo Steiner), and Maria (Travis) Borlaug. Jack is survived by 11 loving grandchildren - Lynsey Blair, Hillary (L.D.) Cornell, Eric Hinebauch, Emily (Tyler) Hewitt, Evan Hinebauch, Ethan Hinebauch,...
Spiro Andrew Fotopulos
Apr 16, 2014
Passed away on April 16, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. Trisagion will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 555 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado Funeral Service will be on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 9:30 AM at 12 PM at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 5555 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood...
Tensia Lane
Apr 16, 2014
Tensia, 64, of Thornton passed April 16, 2014. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, and moved to Colorado in 1970. Tensia is survived by her husband, Bob; son, Shawn (Stacey); granddaughter Layla; and 4 siblings. Preceded in death by 11 siblings. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family...
John Thomas Kennedy
Apr 16, 2014
John Thomas Kennedy, of Arapahoe County, died peacefully on April 16, 2014. John was born November 27, 1942 in Denver, Colorado. John attended South High School, the University of Colorado, and received his degree from the University of Denver. John started his 42 year banking carrier in 1963 with Denver US bank. His positions included Vice President at United Bank...
Wesley F. Whiting
Apr 15, 2014
Beloved Husband and Father, Wesley F Whiting, 81, of Arvada, completed the final chapter of his life on Tuesday, April 15 2014. Born of William Whiting and Ethel (Fannin) Whiting in McCammon, Idaho. He was a veteran of the Korean War and graduate of the University of Utah. Wes had a great sense of humor and loved to make people...
Carrie A. Zeeman
Apr 15, 2014
Carrie, 73, of Denver, passed April 15, 2014. Survived by her husband, Jerry; and children, Beverly Wilson, Todd Jensen, Jimmy Lubbers, Cathy Flynn, Linda Sohrweid, Suzanne Young and Susan Lamle. Memorial Gathering will be held at the family's home on Sunday, May 11, 2014. For more information, please call Horan & McConaty Family Chapel (303) 280-4688. Please share your memories...

George Meshko
Apr 15, 2014
George M. Meshko was born in Staten Island, New York on March 20, 1925 to John Meshko and Nadine (Morton) Meshko, and passed peacefully in Denver, Colorado on April 15, 2014 at the Lunar Eclipse. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Pitarresi) Meshko, children Judy Ottenweller, Jay Meshko and Lynn Meshko, grandchildren Nichole Meshko and Seth Meshko and his...
William A. ""Bill"" Gunkel
Apr 15, 2014
William A. ""Bill"" Gunkel, 85, of Greenwood Village passed away on April 15, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann, son Bill, Jr., daughters Gloria and Diane, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel at 5303 E. County Line Rd. (One block west of Holly Street) at 9:00am...
Deanna Lynn Officer
Apr 14, 2014
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt & friend Deanna ""Cookie Lady"" Lynn Officer. Deanna, 46, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2014 in her home after complications from her battle with ovarian cancer. Deanna is survived by her parents Dean & Ella Officer; her Aunt Sharon...
Susan K. Nash
Apr 14, 2014
Susan K. Nash, age 65 of Littleton. Wife of Mike. Mother of Kim (Walter) Arnhols, Tad (Monika) Nash, Ty (Janelle) Nash, Brett Nash, Amber (Alan) Taylor. Grandmother of eight. Sister of Phyllis Link and Margee Locke. Visitation Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Road (One block west of...

John Edward Birchak
Apr 14, 2014
John Edward Birchak, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on April 14, 2014 at the age of 87. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, April 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 West Florida Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado. Please share your memories of John and condolences with his family by signing the guest book below.

Kris Kirk
Apr 14, 2014
Kris Kirk, 44, of Denver, died April 14, 2014. Kris is survived by her beloved sons, Ethan, Aiden, and Andrew. She is also survived by her loving family, parents Wayne and Marti Kohnke, sister Tammy Heman, and brother Marc Heman. Visitation 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Friday, Most Precious...

Frank S. Graboski
Apr 13, 2014
Frank S. Graboski, 86, of Denver, passed away April 13, 2014. Frank was the organist at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church for over 40 years, and was honored with the Pastoral Musicians Award from the Archidiocese of Denver. Recitation of the Rosary 3:00 PM Sunday, April 27, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Morning Mass to be dedicated...
Maria H. Gawlik
Apr 13, 2014
Maria, 90, of Aurora, Colorado passed April 13, 2014. Maria is survived by her grandchildren, Gene (Laura)Hermanski and Michalina Gorden; great grandchildren, Kristina, Makayla, Gabriela, Samuel, and Eli Hermanski and Vanessa, Joseph, Jr., Ian, Kelsie, and Lucas Gorden; and son in law Joseph Hermanski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Feliks; and daughters, Genowefa Hermanski and Zdzislawa Bullock....

Mary E. Hardy
Apr 13, 2014
Mary E. Hardy, 87 of Aurora, Colorado passed away on April 13, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Hardy. Mother of Steven (Gayle) Hardy and the late Karen Hardy; Sister of Joyce Holtzman and Harry Modey; Grandmother of Matthew, Timothy and Stephanie. Memorial Service will be Monday, April 21, 2014, 10:15 AM at Summit Rehabilitation and Care...
John Alva Dunsmoor
Apr 13, 2014
John A Dunsmoor passed away on April 13, 2014. Please leave condolences for John's famiy in the guest book below.
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