Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Ellen Marie Kerr
May 31, 2013
Ellen Marie (Byykkonen) Kerr, 69, a resident of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013 at Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado with her family at her side. Ellen was born in Hancock, Michigan, on August 11, 1943, a daughter of the late Carl and Effie (Jukuri) Byykkonen. She graduated from Calumet, Michigan High School in 1961...

Alice ""Pinky"" Gruber
May 31, 2013
91, of Denver, passed away May 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald. Survived by her children Donna Kimball, Ann Harding, Janet (Dan) Huffman, Jim (Karen) Gruber, Mary Ann (Gary) Taylor, Judi Clough, & Ginger Gruber; 13 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Recitation of the Rosary 3:00 PM Sunday, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral...

Frank A. Weber
May 31, 2013
FRANK A. WEBER, 85, of Denver, passed away May 31, 2013. Survived by his wife Ginger; children Paul (Megan), Greg (Maureen), Rose (Phil) Silberman, Jim (Nancy), and Richard (Anna Marie); 9 grandchildren; sister Mary (Jack) Buckley, and brothers Reverend Leo F. Weber, S.J. and Al (Peg) Frei. Funeral Mass Thursday, June 6, 10 AM at Church of the Risen Christ,...
Robert Raymond McCollum
May 31, 2013
Robert Raymond McCollum was born January 7th, 1931, in Amarillo, Texas, as the fifth of seven children and the eldest son of Cecil Raymond McCollum (1899-1991), a minister, and Iola Delle Greer McCollum (1898-1986), homemaker and fabulous cook. Robert accepted Christ as his Savior at a young age and spent the remainder of his life in service to his Lord....
Barbara H. Fabian
May 31, 2013
Barbara H. Fabian, 80, beloved wife and mother, departed this life into the arms of our Lord on May 31, 2013. Born March 17, 1933 she is the youngest of 5 children. Being the youngest and only girl to 4 older brothers, she began at a young age to develop her strong will and sense of independence that carried her...
John Dennis Ruiz
May 31, 2013
John Dennis Ruiz, 67, of Castle Rock, Colorado passed away on May 31, 2013. He is survived by his wife Betty Lou Ruiz; children, Marla and Patrick Goodman, Barbara Ruiz, Vanessa Ruiz; grandchildren, Elise Ruiz, Calvin Leckenby, Angie Ruiz, Nicole Leckenby, Devin Lucero; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Ruiz-Cisneros, Amya-Lee Ruiz-Cisneros, Future great-grandson Lucero. A Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2013...
Harriet B. Schaeffer
May 31, 2013
Written by Harriet October 20, 2012 Thought for Today: Enjoy every activity you can and then have ""no regrets."" Favorite Bible Verse Romans 8:31 ""If God be for us, who can be against us."" A mixed blessing. Harriet B. Potter was born in the great depression to farmers losing their corps while anticipating a baby. She announced her arrival on...
Cornelius ""Chuck"" Gilmer
May 30, 2013
Cornelius ""Chuck"" Gilmer, Jr., 82, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on May 29, 2013. Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Chieko; daughters, Katrina, Karen, and Kay; granddaughters, Lindsey and Shelby. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora. Interment will follow the service at 2:15...

Edward J. Danielsen
May 30, 2013
Edward J. Danielsen was born on September 4, 1927 and passed away on May 30, 2013. A Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Horan & McConaty, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013, 2:00 PM at The Smith Center at...

Deanne Caras
May 30, 2013
CARAS, DEANNE Trisagion, 7 PM, Monday and Funeral Service, 11 AM, Tuesday both at Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Jay Kittleson
May 30, 2013
Jay Kittleson was born on March 24, 1953. After graduating from Machebeuf High School, he immediately started studying for the Denver Fire Department test. He was accepted onto the department in 1974. He served the Denver Fire Department for 34 years, retiring in 2008 as an Engineer. He served most of his career at Fire Station 9. Jay is survived...

Robert Louis Algueseva
May 30, 2013
Robert L. Algueseva, ""Bob Gus"", 85, passed away May 30, 2013 in Lakewood. A WWII veteran, he worked over 40 years in the car business and was also an educator and high school coach in MI. Bob is survived by wife, Estela, of 61 years; children, Kathy, Cindy, Roray, Denise and Michelle; granddaughters, Bianca and Michaela. A Celebration of Life...

Eva M. ""Sue"" Pacello
May 30, 2013
Eva M. ""Sue"" Pacello, 85, of Denver. Preceded in death by Charles M. Pacello. Mother of Lynda (William) Bergondo & James M. (Marlene) Pacello. Grandmother of Charlie, Amie, Giana, Brian, Gianfranco & Deno. Great-Grandmother of Giancarlo & Gianluca. Visitation, Monday at 6:30pm followed by Recitation of the Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass, Tuesday at 10am. All at St. Joan of...
Sean Michael James
May 29, 2013
Sean Michael Morris James, 17, of Aurora, died May 29th, 2013 as a result of injuries sustained in an unfortunate accident. He was born August 8, 1995 in St. Louis, the son of Michael and Jane Morris. He attended Grandview High School from his Freshman through Junior year. Sean relished spending much of his time with his many good friends...

Barbara Jeanne ""Bobbe"" Diemer
May 29, 2013
BARBARA JEANNE DIEMER, 87, of Denver, passed away May 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Jerry Diemer. She was a wonderful mother to seven children, Colette (Ronald) Walker, Pamela (Robert) Sechler, Theodore Diemer, Christopher Diemer, Jill Redmon, Jeffrey (Page) Diemer, and John (Erin) Diemer. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; Laura Kuhn, Erik Walker,...
Carmen Ramirez
May 29, 2013
Carmen Ramirez of Thornton, 75. Survived by her mother Concepcion (Torres) Ponce who has turned 100 years old; her husband Miguel Ramirez; her children Michael Ramirez, Richard Ramirez, Cynthia Turnbull; her grandchildren Rachel Turnbull Ball, Emma Turnbull, Brianna Turnbull, Michael Ramirez, Andrea Turnbull, and Sarah Turnbull; her Great~Grandchildren Brayden Ball, and Carter Ball; her siblings Christi Ponce, Arturo Ponce, Richard...
Martha Kinney
May 29, 2013
Martha Kinney, age 73, passed away May 29, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Jimmie; sons Ben (Lynn) and Steve (Donna); grandchildren Katrina, Erin, Tiffany (Tyler) and Jeremy; great grandchildren Travis and Elaina; father Cecil Bay; siblings Mary Kay Guinn, Georgia Risinger, Susan Horner, Margaret Bostow, Janet Holeman and Warren Bay. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday,...
Mary Jo Kekauoha
May 29, 2013
MARY JO (PALMER)KEKAUOHA, 63, passed away May 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter and her parents John & Patricia Palmer. Survived by three sons Anthony, Adam and Alexander; sisters Patricia Maine and Micki Brann; brothers John, Brian, Greg, and Mark Palmer. Service 2:00 PM Monday, Church of the Risen Christ. Memorials may be made to...
James E. ""Jim"" Wallace
May 28, 2013
Professor Emeritus Jim Wallace of DU Sturm College of Law passed away peacefully in his home. He was known as someone who genuinely loved his students, family and friends. He leaves his wife Kate Miller-Wallace, 7 sons, 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandbaby. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 1:00pm at Bethany Lutheran Church, 455...

Dorothy Mae McConnell
May 28, 2013
Dorothy McConnell, 80, of Denver, passed away May 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Dean A. McConnell. Survived by son Christopher A. (Collette) McConnell, son Mark S. (Johanna Romo) McConnell and daughter Nancy T. (Peter) Simons; grandchildren Brooke and Michael McConnell and Katie and Kelly Simons. Family will receive guests Friday at 5:00 pm, Horan &...
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