Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Florence  A. Wilcox

Florence A. Wilcox

Sep 26, 2014

Beloved Mom, Grandmother and Friend, passed away September 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her daughter Dawn Dillon. Survived by her sons Lyle Dillon and Jason Gonzazles; daughters Carolee Petrillo and Jeanne Dillon; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service, 12 Noon Saturday, October 4, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Boulevard. Please visit the Guestbook...

Allynn Walther

Allynn Walther

Sep 26, 2014

Margaret Allynn Drury Walther died on September 26, 2014 at Life Care Center of Littleton surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at All Souls Catholic Church in Englewood. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, at Horan and McConaty located at 5303 E....

David  Forest Dorn

David Forest Dorn

Sep 25, 2014

David Forest Dorn died September 25th, 2014 at home in Denver, CO after 90 wonderful years. Lovingly known as ""Papa Bear,"" he was surrounded and honored by his immediate family as he departed peacefully. He is survived by his brothers, Dick and John, and his children, Brooks, Forest, and Lisa. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Julieanne,...

Christine  Emily Vigil

Christine Emily Vigil

Sep 25, 2014

Christine Emily Vigil, 60, of Denver. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1st from 5PM-7PM and her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 2nd at 11AM. Both will take place at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Boulevard, Denver. Please share your memories of Christine and condolences with her family by placing your messages in the...

Jack  D Dirksen

Jack D Dirksen

Sep 25, 2014

Jack was born June 9, 1926 and died September 25, 2014. He was the youngest son of Edwin and Gladys Dirksen. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Dirksen, Gwendolyn (Pat) Rodenbaugh, Darrell (Nancie) Dirksen ; grandson, Dillon Rodenbaugh; and great granddaughter, Kailyn Rodenbaugh. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at 3:30 P.M., at Northglenn United...

John  Joseph Bomareto

John Joseph Bomareto

Sep 25, 2014

John Joseph Bomareto 93, passed away in his sleep September 25, 2014. Beloved husband of Leona for 72 years; father of Rose(Bill) Persichette, Leo(Lucinda), and Ron(Tami); grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 17; great great-grandfather of 9; and brother of George. Preceded in death by son John, Jr.; 2 grandsons;sister Nellie; and brothers Tony, Rocco, Frank, Alex and Ross. Viewing Wednesday,...

Helen  Ann Cook

Helen Ann Cook

Sep 25, 2014

Helen Cook, 91, passed away September 25, 2014. Beloved mother of Jack, Jr., James (Holly) and Janice Starbuck; grandmother of 11; great grandmother of 3; expectant great grandmother of 1; and aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Frank Cook; children Jeffrey Cook, Judith Smith and Joseph Cook; and her 6 siblings....

Lowell  Andrew Rasmussen

Lowell Andrew Rasmussen

Sep 25, 2014

Lowell Andrew Rasmussen, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014. He was 87. Lowell was born on December 12, 1926, in a snowstorm on a farm near Raub, North Dakota, to Robert and Nora (Amundson) Rasmussen. The family later bought a farm near Drayton, North Dakota. He attended school in a one-room schoolhouse near the family farm....

Lois  Ellen Brockmeier

Lois Ellen Brockmeier

Sep 25, 2014

Lois Ellen Brockmeier, 82, of Lone Tree, Colorado, passed away September 25, 2014. Lois was born June 6, 1932 in Granite City, Illinois to Wallace Clayton Arthur Johnson and Lillian Mary Geil Johnson. Lois was raised in Granite City, Illinois and attended the University of Illinois in Champaign. She met her husband Ed at the University and they were married...

Jeanne  L. Eggleston

Jeanne L. Eggleston

Sep 25, 2014

Jeanne was born on April 13, 1923, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Mable and M.E Peterson. She attended Oak Park-River Forest High School where she met Joe Eggleston who she later wed. After graduation, Jeanne attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Jeanne and Joe married on December 6, 1943, before Joe's military training began which was followed by his deployment...

Gordon  Robert Lichtenwalter

Gordon Robert Lichtenwalter

Sep 24, 2014

Gordon Robert Lichtenwalter of Arvada, Colorado passed away September 24, 2014 at the age of 86. A Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Horan & McConaty Family...

Rose  Marie Sarno

Rose Marie Sarno

Sep 24, 2014

Rose Marie Sarno, 81 of Broomfield; native of Colorado and long-time member of the Lions Club. Preceded in death by her husband Anthony Sarno Jr., and her son Tony Sarno. She is survived by 3 sons, 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 28th, 2PM - 5PM. Funeral Service is Monday,...

Mary  Jo Moore

Mary Jo Moore

Sep 24, 2014

Mary Jo Moore was born July 12, 1927 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to Emma and Henry Horn. Mary's mother died when she was just eight months old. Mary graduated from Carnegie High School then attended Chickasha Beauty College. She worked at, as well as owned her own hair salon. In 1943 she met John Moore, and they married on February 1,...

Thomas  J. Sweeney

Thomas J. Sweeney

Sep 24, 2014

Thomas J. Sweeney, 81, of Littleton passed away peacefully on September 24, 2014. Tom was born in Scotia, Nebraska on February 14th, 1933. Tom graduated from Strasburg High School and studied business from Regis College. He spent his career in the oil and gas industry. He lived and helped raise his family in Littleton for over 50 years. Tom is...

Helen  Martha Nusbaum

Helen Martha Nusbaum

Sep 22, 2014

Helen Martha Theis Nusbaum, 103, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully September 22, 2014. Helen was born January 24, 1911 in Troy, Kansas to Nicholas and Katherine Kobatch Theis. Helen married James A. Nusbaum who preceded her in death. She is survived by their two children, Kathryn L. Nusbaum of Denver; Lawrence J. Nusbaum of Sante Fe, New Mexico; and...

Sister Mary Regis Nuva

Sister Mary Regis Nuva

Sep 22, 2014

Sister Mary Regis Nuva, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died September 22, 2014 in Denver, Colorado at Presbyterian /St. Luke Hospital. She was 86 years of age. The daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giovannina Cacciaputi Nuva, she was born September 19, 1928 in Trenton, New Jersey and was predeceased by five sisters and one brother and is...

Gerald  Anthony DiPetrillo,  Jr.

Gerald Anthony DiPetrillo, Jr.

Sep 22, 2014

Gerald ""Rocky"" DiPetrillo was born October 31st, 1962 in Denver, Colorado and was called Home on September 22, 2014. During his short time with us, he undoubtedly touched us all in one way or another. Whether it was his laugh or smile or his willingness to engage in friendly debate, Rocky brightened every room he was in and made us...

William E. ""Bill"" Nelson

William E. ""Bill"" Nelson

Sep 22, 2014

William (Bill) Nelson, 73 of Arvada; Husband of Sue Nelson; Father of Robin and Jamie Nelson and his wife Deatra; Grandfather of, Cassandra and her husband Tyler Harrell, Joshua Nelson, Cole Nelson, Nicole Flaurr and her husband Shane, Kacey Sant; Great Grandfather of, Sophia Isabella Harrell, Riley Renae Flaurr; Brother of, Marcia Henry, Charlene Reynolds, Vicki Evans, Lynn Nelson, Jim...

Donna  Ray Buffington

Donna Ray Buffington

Sep 22, 2014

Donna Ray Buffington Donna was born in Omaha, NE on July 9, 1937. She graduated from the nursing school at the University of Nebraska in Omaha. Donna retired as a Registered Nurse at the VA Hospital in Denver. She is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Buffington. Donna is survived by her children: John W. (Vicky) Buffington, IV,...

Bonifacio  Miguel Flores

Bonifacio Miguel Flores

Sep 22, 2014

Bonifacio Miguel Flores, 91, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away September 22, 2014. He was born September 7, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri to Bonifacio Miguel and Bernarda Montoya Flores. Bonifacio is survived by his Children: Yolanda Sutton (husband, Donn), Pilar Glinisty (husband, Michael), Chela Hopkins (husband, Mark); Grandchildren: Don Sutton, Alejandro Flores, Anastasia Glinisty, Brittiny Hopkins, Reece Glinisty; Great-grandchild:...