Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Frank Michael Art Joe Small

Frank Michael Art Joe Small

Sep 17, 2014

Small, Frank Michael Art Joe - Born May 30, 1959 in Waynesville, MO to parents Joseph Small and Renate Small (Sthinke). Frank passed away in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2014. He was 55 years of age. Frank is survived by: Wife - Danielle Small (Debner) of Littleton, Co, two sons Michael Rejan Small of Spokane, WA and Joel AJ...

Marian  J. Dietz

Marian J. Dietz

Sep 17, 2014

Marian Jane Chamberlin Hendershot Dietz, age 91, passed away on September 17, 2014 in Someren Glen Christian Living Communities, Centennial, CO. She was born on Feb 4, 1923, in East Liverpool, Ohio to Lawrence and Hazel Echols Chamberlin. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jack Chamberlin, and her sisters and brothers-in-law Kathryn & Glenn McCall,...

David  Lee Garland

David Lee Garland

Sep 17, 2014

Life blessed us with this time to cherish, love and honor a husband, a father and a friend, David Lee Garland. David's journey began on April 6, 1929. He grew up in a loving family and sought out adventures and life lessons that helped create the amazing man he came to be. Hunting and fishing with his father was the...

Loretta  Mae Kerstiens

Loretta Mae Kerstiens

Sep 16, 2014

Loretta Mae (Babish) Kerstiens was born on July 3, 1938 as the youngest of 11 children. She was raised in northeast Denver and graduated from North High School. On June 3, 1961 Loretta married Jim Kerstiens. Together they raised six children and they were blessed with 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren: Lynette & Mitch Smith, Levi, Mara, & Kyle; Shane...

Robert  Joseph Curran

Robert Joseph Curran

Sep 16, 2014

Robert Joseph Curran, 83 of Arvada; Preceded in death by his wife Patricia; Father of Karen Hedlun-Rose, Linda Chambliss-Boslet (Drew Boslet) and William Curran; brother of Jerry (Joyce) Curran and Patrick(Geneva) Curran; grandfather of Cheryl Hedlun, Michael Hedlun, Christine Broadnex, Matthew Hedlun, Jessica Curran, Tessa Huffman; great grandfather of Brylee Hedlun, Makayla Hedlun, Malachi Broadnex, Alijah Broadnex. A Rosary will...

Anne  Catherine Swaim

Anne Catherine Swaim

Sep 16, 2014

Anne (Schumacher) Swaim, 58, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at the Denver Hospice Center, with her loving family at her side. Born in Milwaukee, WI, on July 3, 1956, Anne was the daughter of Al & Diane Schumacher. She was raised and educated in Milwaukee & Kenosha, graduating from St. Joseph High School, Kenosha, WI,...

Ken Valastro

Ken Valastro

Sep 15, 2014

Ken Valastro is survived by his wife Christina Valastro and his brother James (Wendy). Funeral Mass, Saturday, 11 am, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2200 S. Logan Street. Memorial donations may be made in Ken Valastro's name to the Arts Students League of Denver, 200 Grant Street, Denver, 80203. Please share memories of Ken and condolences with his family...

Dr. John ""Jack"" G. Weihaupt

Dr. John ""Jack"" G. Weihaupt

Sep 15, 2014

Passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 in Evergreen. Funeral Mass Monday, September 22, 2014, 11:00 am at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4291 Evergreen Pkwy., Evergreen. Interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Nelma  Lavonne Orten

Nelma Lavonne Orten

Sep 15, 2014

Nelma Orten, 91, of Arvada, Colorado died on September 15, 2014. James, her husband of 64 years, preceded her in death and she is survived by many loving family members. A Visitation will be held Friday, September 19, 2014 from 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. The Funeral Service will...

Kathleen  Patricia Willis

Kathleen Patricia Willis

Sep 14, 2014

Kathleen Patricia Willis was born in Buffalo, NY on March 11th, 1933. There she attended Mount Saint Mary's Academy and Buffalo State University. Kathleen was a lifelong educator. She was a teacher, vice principal, principal and librarian for over forty years at Notre Dame School. In 1957, Kathleen married Alvie Willis and raised three children, Mary, Michael and Alan. She...

Isadora  Fernanda Campos

Isadora Fernanda Campos

Sep 13, 2014

Isadora F. Campos, 65, passed away on September 13, 2014. Services are planned for Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 1:00PM at Horan McConaty Family Chapel. Please share memories of Isadora and condolences with her family by signing the Guestbook below.

E.  Cecil Murphy

E. Cecil Murphy

Sep 13, 2014

E. Cecil Murphy Sept. 12, 1924 - Sept. 13, 2014 Cecil was a retired Lt. in the Denver Police Dept. as well as an accomplished artist & musician. Survived by son Greg (Gail); daughter Michelle; 2 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Pat, son Mark, grandchild Kelly, brother John. A Memorial Service will be...

Phillip  Rudy Sandoval

Phillip Rudy Sandoval

Sep 12, 2014

Phillip Rudy Sandoval was born in Denver, Colorado, on June 28, 1952, to Robert S. Sandoval and Casey Montoya Sandoval and passed away at his home in Pueblo West, Colorado, on September 12, 2014, at age 62. Mr. Sandoval was a former resident of Denver. He is survived by his wife Ramona (Sanchez) Sandoval, his children Serena Sanchez and her...

Steven  Rocco Polidori

Steven Rocco Polidori

Sep 12, 2014

Steven Rocco Polidori, beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12 with family at his side. Steve, as many know him, was born to Louis and Carolyn Polidori on May 2, 1951 in Denver, CO. Steve was a graduate of North High School (1969). He received his B.A. in Political Science and Fine Arts...

Margaret A. ""Maggie"" Chase

Margaret A. ""Maggie"" Chase

Sep 12, 2014

Margaret A. ""Maggie"" Chase, 72 of Centennial, passed away on September 12, 2014. She is survived by her children, Robert L. Chase, Jr. and Samantha L. Chase; grandchildren Michael Wagner, Killashandra Wagner Chase, Galadriel Wagner Chase, and Johnathan Rowell. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Chase, Sr. Committal Service Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 11:00am, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging...

David  William Gabriel

David William Gabriel

Sep 12, 2014

David Gabriel, 89, of Aurora, Colorado, passed peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2014, in the company of friends and family. David was born in Letts, Iowa, on June 13, 1925, the son of John Conrad Gabriel and Sarah Catherine (Gage) Gabriel. David was a graduate of Parsons College, majoring in business and music. He was an accomplished pianist and organist...

Stephen  E. Christensen

Stephen E. Christensen

Sep 11, 2014

Stephen Ernest Christensen, loving and devoted husband, son, brother, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by his immediate family on September 11, 2014. Steve was born September 17, 1948 in Denver, the first son and second child of Victor Christensen (deceased) and Barbara Lowell (deceased). His first home was a ranch in Perry Park near Larkspur where his Dad worked...

George Harris

George Harris

Sep 11, 2014

Longtime Parker, Colorado resident George Harris, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 11, 2014. He died of sudden cardiac arrest after recently receiving a clean bill of health from a year-long battle fighting colon cancer. Born on June 27, 1953 to Daisy and George Harris in Mobile, Alabama, George decided at a very early age what kind of life...

Paula  M. Martinez

Paula M. Martinez

Sep 11, 2014

Paula, 32, passed away September 11, 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She will be missed by all she leaves behind including her parents Georgia and Froylan Martinez, Jr; daughter Soraya Spurgin; fiance Michael Quintana; twin brother John (Christine) Martinez, and sisters Carla (James) Payne and Christina (Christopher) McCrady; and grandparents Carla and Froylan Martinez, Sr, Kathy Cosby,...

Eleanor  ""Nan"" Hudson

Eleanor ""Nan"" Hudson

Sep 11, 2014

Eleanor Nan Hudson, 87, of Denver, died Thursday, September 11, at her home, after a long battle with dementia. Nan was born June 2, 1927, to John and Helen Fiftal, in Waterbury, Conn. She attended nursing school at Roosevelt School of Nursing in New York City. After graduation, she moved to Colorado. Her plan was to work her way west,...