Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Estelle May Mathers
Mar 16, 2014
Montana lost a wonderful lady on Sunday, March 16, 2014. Though Estelle had been struggling with health issues due to a stroke for many years, she passed peacefully at Highgate Assisted Living in Bozeman, Montana. Estelle May Mathers was born in Edinburg, Virginia, in the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley on April 29, 1923 to Floyd and Maude (Hollar) Wilkins....
Parker Bovaird Mitton
Mar 16, 2014
Parker Bovaird Mitton was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on Nov. 24, 1921 to Harry L. Mitton and Mary L. Bovaird. His parents were originally from Canada but had become U.S. citizens by the time of Parker's birth. Parker served in the Navy during WWII as an Electronics Technician's Mate, Second Class from July 5, 1944 to June 1, 1946. He...
Nicholas T. Ratkai
Mar 16, 2014
Nicholas T. Ratkai, age 88, March 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth Kalmar, his parents, Nicholas and Margaret Ratkai, brother Louis Ratkai, and sister Yolika Ratkai. He is survived by his dear wife Ildiko Mitus Ratkai, sister, Marika Ratkai Folding. He was the loving father of four children, Elizabeth Ratkai Murcia, Nicholas C. Ratkai...
Arlen W. Schlaht
Mar 16, 2014
Arlen W. Schlaht Arlen spent 35+ years as an Electrical Engineer at Martin Marietta and was an avid sports fan. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia and a son, Doug. Arlen is survived by his wife, Barbara; a son, Dennis (Christine); step children, Sharon (Chris) Stephenson and Jeff Grant; 5 grandchildren and 2 sisters, LaVerne and...
Charles D. Bickford
Mar 16, 2014
Charles Duane Bickford Nov. 19, 1931-March 16, 2014 Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend. Survived by children Kathy Henry, Larry (Tamara) Bickford; grandchildren Shane, Drew, Corey, Tyler; siblings Arthur & Loras Bickford, Kay & Colleen Bickford, Sandra Butruff. Preceded in death by wife Madonna; siblings John, Jimmy, Anne, Madonna, Marilyn, Sally. Born in Cresco, Iowa. He served in the...
Lois Kathryn Henry
Mar 15, 2014
Lois Kathryn Henry, age 88, passed away March 15th, 2014. She was born October 17, 1925, in Denver, Colorado to Dewey Brittain and Cora June Lynch. Lois is survived by her husband, John Henry. She was preceded in death by her father and mother and adoptive father, Louis W. Pfaff. Lois graduated from South High School in Denver. She married...
Max F. Rivera
Mar 15, 2014
Max F. Rivera went to Heaven to be with his Savior on March 15, 2014. Max is survived by his wife of 54 years DiAnn; four children; Jeff Rivera, Jerome Rivera, Justina Martinez and JonEtta Zambrano. Nine grandchildren; Jeremiah Rivera, Brittany Zambrano, Ashley Rivera, Shawntel Zambrano, Sabrina Martinez, Toni Zambrano, Mandi Martinez, Tiffani Martinez, Giavonna Rivera. Two great grandchildren; Meriah...
Charles Dean Kimball
Mar 14, 2014
Charles Dean Kimball Jan 18, 1945 - March 14, 2014 Dean Kimball, 69, passed away March 14, 2014 after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Dean was born and raised in St. Johnsbury, VT. After two tours in Vietnam with the Marine Corps, he came to Denver where he attended college, married and raised a family. He worked in...
Florinda Isabell ""Dolly"" LaRocco
Mar 14, 2014
Florinda Isabell ""Dolly"" LaRocco, 91, passed away March 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. Survivors include two daughters, Stephanie Gelt and Jamie Jo (Joseph C.) Kordziel; grandchildren Shannon Beardemphl (Jason Tammen), Steven and Scott Kordziel; greatgrandson Alexander Beardemphl; sister Pearl Madron, sister-in-law Della Dire, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Our...
Marcella Aden Jewell
Mar 14, 2014
Marcella Aden Jewell, 87, of Denver, passed away on March 14, 2014. Marcella was born in Rawlins, Wyoming on September 27, 1926, to Lloyd and Mary Aden of Saratoga, Wyoming. She grew up on the family ranch outside of Saratoga, but spent much of her time with her grandmother, Anna Paulson in Saratoga. She graduated from Saratoga High School in...
Charlie Watson
Mar 14, 2014
Charlie Watson passed away on March 14, 2014 . Charlie leaves his wife, Maryann (Battaglia) Watson, and his daughter, Marissa Ann Watson. Charlie lived life to the fullest. His passions were his two girls above all else. He loved playing golf, cooking and most recently, painting. Charlie never did anything without his whole heart and soul. He is predeceased by...
Andree ""Dede"" Manuello
Mar 14, 2014
Andree ""DeDe"" Manuello June 3, 1936-March 14, 2014 Survived by daughters Christine Waltz, Corrine (Thomas) Hendricks, Suzanne Manuello; grandchildren Joshua (Ruthanne) Waltz, Megan (Jake) Donnan; great-grandchildren Connor, Liam, & Brody Donnan, Piper Waltz. Preceded in death by husband Joseph; son-in-law David Waltz. Memorial Service Friday, March 21, 2014, 2:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Dorothy L. Hansell
Mar 14, 2014
94, passed away March 14, 2014. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Elmer; loving mother of Mary Brennan; devoted grandmother of David Winn, Kim Winn and Butch Brennan; and proud great grandmother of Nicholas Biasi; sister of Charlie Cribari Committal Service, Thursday, March 20, 2014, 1:15 PM at Ft Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area C. Donations,...
Rhett William Millhorn
Mar 14, 2014
On 03/14/2014 we tragically lost a husband, father, brother, uncle, son-and-brother-in-law. Rhett was preceded in death by his parents, William (July 2, 2010) and Sunshine Millhorn (July 26, 2010), and is survived by the following family members: wife and son, Caroline Cave and William Geoffrey Millhorn; parents-in-law, Geoffrey and Pauline Cave; sister Collette and her husband, Don McIntyre; sister Melanie...
Adam Krieg
Mar 14, 2014
Adam, 39, passed away March 14, 2014. Funeral Mass will be Friday, March 21, 2014, 11:00 AM, Spirit of Christ Catholic Community, 7400 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado 80003, with Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Adam's name to Samaritan House 2301 Lawrence Street Denver, Colorado 80205 or www.ccdenver.org/samaritanhouse. Please share memories of Adam...
Gerrett ""Jerry"" H. Bryant
Mar 13, 2014
Gerrett (""Jerry"") H. Bryant, 85, passed away March 13, 2014 at home surrounded by family. Jerry was born October 2, 1928 in Taylor's Falls, MN. In 1941, the family moved to Tacoma, WA. He served in the US Army in Korea 1946-48. Jerry graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in 1953 where he was President of Tau Beta Pi,...
Stuart William Grierson
Mar 13, 2014
Stuart William Grierson, 51, passed away March 13, 2014. He was born July 27, 1962 in Denver, Colorado to John and Mary Jean Crowley Grierson. Stuart was loved and will be missed by many. He is survived by wife, Diane; daughter, Olivia; father, John; and his brother, Kevin (wife, Diane). He was preceded in death by his Mother, Mary Jean....
Rodney C. Stude
Mar 13, 2014
Rodney C. Stude passed away March 13, 2014. Son of the late Fritz and Darlene Stude, Rod was born in Denver but raised in Baltimore, MD. Rod graduated high school from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and from the University of Maryland with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Rod served in the National Guard from 1962-67. He worked for Baltimore Aircoil and...
Genevieve Starbuck
Mar 13, 2014
Genevieve Starbuck, 101, passed away March 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred, and son Barry. Survivors include sons Ron (Pat), Dennis (Ann), Tim (Viv), daughters Ann (Don) Clay, Eileen (Mark) Persichetti, and daughter-in-law Vicky Starbuck; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin 4:00 PM Tuesday, with a Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM, Horan...
Marilyn Sue Haley
Mar 12, 2014
Marilyn Sue Haley entered into eternal life Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Survived by daughters Stephanie Haley-Andrews and Shannon Neville; grandchildren Ian Michael Andrews, William Hobart Neville and Tate Conrad Neville; sons-in-Law Daniel Andrews and Ryan Neville. Marilyn was born in Nowata, Oklahoma on February 15, 1939 and was adopted as a newborn by Hobart and Mae (""Mattie Mae"") Mixon, formerly...
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