Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Robert S. Motika
Sep 11, 2014
Robert S. Motika, 94, of Denver passed away peacefully on September 11, 2014 after a long illness, surrounded by his family, including Edith (nee Princic), his wife of 71 years. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Bob served in the Army Air Corp in World War II and relocated to Colorado in 1947, where he attended the University of Colorado for both...
Robert Wilkening
Sep 10, 2014
Robert 87, of Northglenn, passed September 10, 2014. Born in Nevada, Iowa on January 14, 1927 and married Shirley Gates on April 17, 1949. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley. Survived by his sons, Mark (Tami), of Santa Maria, CA and Craig (Paula), of Thornton; grandchildren, Carey and Lisa. A Visitation will be held September 12, 2014 from 6:00-8:00...
Marilyn Rose Knauber
Sep 10, 2014
Age 73, passed away September 10, 2014. Survived by children Vicki (Mark) Sutherland, Terri Littleford and Tim (Lynn) Knauber; grandchildren Elyse(David) Campbell, Neil (Kylie) Sutherland, Kaitlin and Sadie Littleford, and Daniel Knauber; sisters Carolyn Poole and Rita Timperley. Predeceased by husband, Ron Knauber. Memorial Service Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 2pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 3101 S Wadsworth...
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