Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

John Dukich
Jul 16, 2013
John Dukich, 83, passed away July 16, 2013. Survived by his children, Mike & Karen; grandchildren, Kevin, Zack, Mike & McKay; great grandchildren, Kevyn, Kylie, Kiernan, Haley & William. Memorial Service will be Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by the...
Anthony J. ""Tony"" Rechlitz, II
Jul 14, 2013
Anthony J. ""Tony"" Rechlitz died July 14, 2013 at his home in Aurora, CO. Tony was born in Beloit, WI on January 28, 1952. He was the youngest of four children; David, Mary, and Susan; and the son of Ervin T. and Doris G. Rechlitz. While Tony was still a child, his family moved to Pueblo, CO where his father...
Thomas ""Izzy"" Isbester
Jul 14, 2013
Thomas J. ""Izzy"" Isbester of Lakewood, died July 14, 2013. He was born in Pueblo, CO on December 20, 1933, to Herman and Edna Isbester. He served as a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1953-1957. ""Izzy"" graduated in 1961 from CU with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked as a hydraulic engineer for the Bureau of...
Paulette Chue-Sing Jones
Jul 14, 2013
Paulette passed away on July 14, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was an avid tennis player, a daring skier, and great dancer and enjoyed spending time with her many friends. Paulette is survived by her loving husband, Ken Jones, and her children Michele Gwin, Bradford Jones, Christine Jones, Alexandra Zane, and Sarah Dobron, and...

Charlene Cummings
Jul 13, 2013
Charlene Cummings, 78, of Denver, passed away July 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Thelma ""Toots"" Norris, and her husband Ralph. She is survived by her ""older"" brother Garth, nieces and nephews Teri, Joe, Stephanie, Becky, Kathi, Tim, Kevin, Chris, Steve, and by their children and grandchildren. Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Monday, July 29,...
Mike Valenzuela
Jul 13, 2013
Mike Valenzuela, 87, passed away on July 13, 2013. Beloved husband of Anna for 61 years; father of Pam (Scott) Bradbury and Pat Valenzuela; grandfather of Michael and Bryan Bakeman, and Valerie (Noah) Keeney; and great grandfather of Samantha Keeney. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 2:30 pm at Horan...
Michael Rohan
Jul 12, 2013
Michael Lacy Rohan, age 67, of Denver, passed away July 12, 2013 while visiting his home in France. Mike was deeply loved by all. He was born in Denver on May 31, 1946, to Lacy Richard Rohan and Patricia McNamara Rohan. He is survived by his wife, Madelaine Rohan, whom he adored. His daughters, Siena and Anja Rohan, and his...

Anthony Gruda
Jul 12, 2013
Anthony (Tony) Gruda, 71, of Morrison, Colorado, passed away on July 12, 2013. A memorial service will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery on July 19, 2013 at 3:00. Pastor Michael Limke of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church will be officiating. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Horan & McConaty of Lakewood Colorado. Tony was born in New Brunswick,...
Tanner Reed Seebaum
Jul 12, 2013
Tanner was an inspirational, courageous, and creative young man who battled cancer most of his life. First diagnosed at less than two years old with a brain tumor and in critical condition, Tanner fought hard at a young age to beat the odds. Throughout his young life, Tanner had a total of three of these terrible cancer tumors before he...
Louis Mattivi
Jul 11, 2013
Louis Mattivi, 87, of Westminster passed away on July 11, 2013. Visitation one hour prior to Rosary on Tues., July 16, at 7pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd., Denver. Funeral Mass, Wed., July 17, 11am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 7595 Federal Blvd., Denver. Burial immediately following at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...
Oran Clyde Messer
Jul 11, 2013
Oran Clyde Messer, passed away on July 11, 2013. Oran is survived by his wife Evelyn Marston Mullen-Messer; children Oran Wade (Treva) Messer, Glenda ""LaVon"" (David) Sonne, Gary Myles (Helen) Messer; siblings Velma Darlene, Neil I. Messer, Keith F. Messer; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; step-children Darrell ""Justin"" delSol, Marilyn (Randy) Wytulka, Steven (Carol) Mullen A Memorial Service will be held...

Paul ""Rudy"" Marshall
Jul 10, 2013
79, of Lakewood, passed away peacefully at his home on July 10, 2013. Surviving Paul's memory are his loving wife, Patricia; sons, William (Laurie) Marshall, Douglas (Ruth)Marshall, and Robert (Lori) Marshall. Also surviving are ten grandchildren; Scott M. Marshall, Shelley N. Pachelli, Ashley L. Haan, Mathew V. Marshall, Michael C. Marshall, William R. Marshall Raquel M. Marshall, Jacob R. Marshall,...
Harold V. Tepoorten
Jul 10, 2013
Harold V. Tepoorten, 84, of Denver. Loving husband of Ann. Father of Joe (Jamie), Joanie (Jeff) Funderburk, David(Karen), Matt (Jim Kyte) & Rogene (Mike) Westra. Grandfather of 9. Great-Grandfather of 2. Visitation Sunday, 4pm-6pm, followed by Rosary at 6pm. Both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Mass Monday, 10am, Risen Christ Catholic Church, 3060 S....

Charles Joseph Lopez
Jul 10, 2013
Charles Joseph Lopez, 87, passed away July 10, 2013 in Lonetree, Colorado. Charles is survived by his wife, Jaqueline Lopez. A private family mass will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 10 am at Horan and McConaty Funeral Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora. Donations are suggested to the Cancer League of Colorado, PO Box 5373, Englewood, Colorado...

William Calvin Anselment
Jul 9, 2013
William C. Anselment (Bill), of Golden, age 85, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO from complications of prostate cancer. He was born on June 19, 1928 in Humboldt, Iowa to Nora O'Donnell Anselment and William A. Anselment. His childhood years were spent in Humboldt and Dakota City, Iowa helping on his family farms. Bill...

Charles M. Hooper
Jul 9, 2013
Charles Monroe Hooper ""Chuck"", 83, of Aurora passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. He was born in Smith Center, Kansas on June 6, 1930. Chuck was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Judy. He is survived by his son Bryce (Cathy) Hooper; brother Stan (Helen) Hooper; and sister Millie Doyle. A memorial will be held...
George G. Manelis
Jul 9, 2013
George G. Manelis, survived by his wife, Donna; 4 Children: Michael, Georgiann, Diana and Dean; and 5 Grandchildren. Trisagion, 7 PM, Wednesday at Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 E. Alameda Ave. Funeral Services are Private. Interment will be at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 East Alameda Avenue,...

Charles A. Underwood
Jul 9, 2013
Charles A. Underwood, 88, of Denver, passed away July 9, 2013. Charles' life excelled through his family and friends. He is survived by Marie, his wife of 60 years; his children Chick (Patty) Underwood, David Underwood, Lisa (John) Martin; six grandchildren Lindsay, Hadley, Savannah, Sierra, & Spencer Underwood, Travis Martin; his brother David Clifford Underwood. Memorial Service 11:00 AM Monday,...
Joseph Falbo
Jul 8, 2013
Joseph Falbo, Jr., 87 of Arvada; Preceded in death by his wife Shirley and his son Joseph Falbo, III.; Father of Donna (Buddy) Elliott, Judy (Frank) Vessa and Patti (Terry) Harrel; Father-in-law of Francee Falbo; Brother of Gene Falbo and Gloria Hill; Brother-in-law of Camille Falbo; Preceded in death by his sister and brothers Marie Charon, Ernie Falbo and Eddie...
Jeanette Ponzio
Jul 8, 2013
Jeanette (Jeanie)Ponzio, of Westminster and Welby, passed on July 8th at the age of 86, to join the host of angels in heaven. She was greeted by her beloved father and mother, Frank and Marie; husband, Rolando; her son, Roland (Linda) and her siblings that passed before her, Angie, Joe, Tony, Romeo, Louie, John, Jimmy, Rosie, and Mike. She leaves...
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