Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Gailyn D. Kaveny
May 5, 2013
Gailyn D. Kaveny, 70, of Littleton died on May 5, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Violet; brother, Gerry (Fran) Kaveny; 2 nieces; 3 great nieces and 3 great nephews; and many loving friends. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:30am, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. Burial, Mt. Olivet.
Dorothy M. Dolan
May 4, 2013
Dorothy M. Dolan (Yeater), 89, passed away May 4, 2013. Dorothy had served as Alamosa County Assessor for 30 years. She is preceded in death by three husbands, Paul Hinds, Glenn Yeater, and John Dolan; daughter Mary Ann Yeater, and son C. Michael Yeater. She is survived by her children, Ron Hinds (Elizabeth Cline), Judy Yeater, Glenna Plane (Bob), Steven...

Mary E. Jones
May 4, 2013
Mary E. Jones, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on May 4, 2013. There will be a Family Gathering on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 12:00 PM at Clubhouse at Columbine Lakes, 4192 West Pondview Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80123. Please share memories of Mary and condolences with her family by signing the online guestbook below.

Gregory J. Liptak
May 4, 2013
74, of Littleton. Husband of Stevie; father of Christine. Preceded in death by son, Gregory. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:30am at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 West Chatfield Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80128. Memorials may be made in Gregory's name to the American Cancer Society, 2255 South Oneida Street, Denver, Colorado 80224....

Charles ""Chaz"" Ernest Garcia
May 4, 2013
Charles ""Chaz"" Garcia, 42, of Englewood, Colorado passed away on May 4, 2013. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 9:00 AM at St. Cajetan Catholic Church, 299 South Raleigh, Denver, Colorado. The Interment will follow the Funeral Mass at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 12801 West 44th Avenue. Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Please share your memories of Chaz...

Michael P. Heitzmann
May 4, 2013
Michael P. Heitzmann, who played roles in the administrations of two Denver Mayors and served as Executive Director of Denver Employees Retirement Plan for 17 years, died Saturday, May 4 after a brief exacerbation of a longstanding illness. He was 69. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Byrne, his daughters Monica Rosenbluth and Emily Heitzmann of Denver, and Maribeth...

Viva K. Sundby
May 4, 2013
Viva Sundby passed away on Saturday ~ May 4, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert P. Sundby. Viva is survived by her children David R. Sundby, Ronald E. Sundby, Elizabeth C. Walker, Kathryn I. (Robert) Remillard and Paul B. (Mary ) Sundby. There will a graveside service at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Monday, May 13...

Ross Miller Maroney
May 4, 2013
Ross Miller Maroney, 51, of Arvada. Son of Peggy Maroney and the late Troy Maroney. Brother of Richard. Visitation Thursday, May 9, 2013, 10:00AM, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado. Interment, Arvada Cemetery. Please share memories of Ross and condolences with his family by leaving a message in the...
David M. Sonka
May 4, 2013
Corporal David M. Sonka 23, from Parker, Colorado was killed in action on May 4, 2013, while conducting combat operations in Farah Province, Afghanistan. David, a multi purpose K9 handler, stationed out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina was killed in action alongside his Multi Purpose Canine, Flex. David was born November 28, 1989 in Aurora, Colorado. David is the son...
Kathy L. Guinan
May 3, 2013
Kathy McCarty Guinan, age 77, beloved wife of Gregory Guinan, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2013. She is survived by her daughters Caroline and Julie and her son, Mark; granddaughters Kayleigh and Madeline; sisters Diane and Randy. Kathy was one of those special people who touched everyone she met. She was a wonderful homemaker, a gifted writer, community volunteer,...

Evelyn E. Trujillo
May 2, 2013
Evelyn Trujillo, of Thornton, passed away on May 2, 2013. Survived by loving husband, Albert and numerous family and friends. Recitation of the Rosary, Thursday, May 9, 11:00 A.M. followed by a Memorial Mass at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 2361 East 78th Avenue, Welby, CO 80229.

Deegan M. Lew
May 1, 2013
Deegan Moon Lew, 46 resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. 1966 ~ 2013. Funeral Service, Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:00 p.m., followed by a public visitation, Friday, May 3, 2013 from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 5303 East County Line Road (one block west of South Holly Street) in Centennial, Colorado 80122. Memorials may be made in Deegan's...
Bernadette Anne Lopez
May 1, 2013
Bernadette Anne Lopez was born February 1, 1962 in Denver, Colorado to Henry Lopez and Emily Padilla Lopez, and died May 1, 2013 in Arvada, Colorado. She is survived by her son Daniel E. Cisneros, daughter Jackie Abeyta, her father Henry Lopez, sisters Debbie Valdez, Laura Vasquez and Lorraine Sanchez, and her brothers John Vasquez and Leroy Vasquez. Bernadette was...
John Terance O'Rourke
Apr 30, 2013
John Terance ""Terry"" O'Rourke, beloved lifelong resident of Littleton passed away on April 30, 2013 at the age of 74 at Swedish Medical Center from a RT cerebellar hemorrhage. He is survived by his wife, Fay; children, Michael, Kevin, and Katie O'Rourke, Jeff and Greg Rickstrew; grandchildren, Deven (Lyndsey), Jaden, and Bailey O'Rourke; and sister, Nancy Preston. Celebration of Life,...
Grace E. Stout
Apr 30, 2013
GRACE ELIZABETH CHAPMAN STOUT Her father, Charles Raymond Chapman (Ray), announced her birth to friends and relatives by reporting, ""Abe Lincoln is a girl."" His second child and first daughter, Grace Elizabeth Chapman, was born February 12, 1921 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was named Grace for her mother Grace Greenwood Spafford Chapman and Elizabeth for her paternal grandmother Elizabeth...

Peter Fox Plaster
Apr 30, 2013
Peter Fox Plaster, age 39, passed away on April 30, 2013. He is survived by his parents Sally & Gaylord Plaster of Canon City, CO; his brother Michael Scott Plaster of Aurora, CO; and children Hailey, Jacob and Darin Plaster of Aurora, CO. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 7th at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1 Del Mar Cir....
Yetta Florence Shepherd
Apr 30, 2013
Yetta Florence Shepherd, age 83, of Thornton, passed away April 30, 2013 at her home. She was born in Danzig, North Dakota on September 6, 1926 to Samuel and Blondina (Herr) Stading. Yetta is survived by her son Richard (Patti) Shepherd; granddaughters Shannon and Erica Shepherd. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard T. Shepherd. Family will receive...

Michael S. Rotello Sr.
Apr 29, 2013
Michael, 84, of Welby passed away April 29, 2013. Retired Fire Captain from North Washington FD. He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Roxanne, Rhonda, Nancy, and Michael, II; grandchildren, Rocco, Thomas, Jeanne, Jeremy, Cheree, Amanda, and Michael; great grandchildren, Caleb, TJ, Cole, Jayanna, Trinity, Kyrah, and Baby Mazzuca; sister, Jeanett Ponzio; and brother Rocco. Funeral Mass is Saturday,...
Bertha Schnabel Gottfried
Apr 29, 2013
Bertha was the daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Newharth) Schnabel. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church until her death. Bertha was active as the church pianist and organist in several of her home churches throughout the years. She has a passion for growing beautiful flowers and large gardens, as well as crafting beautiful quilts. She was...
Anthony Russell Martinez
Apr 29, 2013
Anthony R. Martinez was born July 30, 1955, in Denver to Ben Martinez and Antoinette Romero Martinez, and died April 29, 2013, at his home in Denver at the age of 57. Anthony is survived by his wife, Lori, and his daughter, Cassie Martinez-Baros and her husband Greg. He is also survived by his grandchildren Celina, Chloe, Anthony and Ava...
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