Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Maria Carmine Conca
Jan 23, 2013
Maria Conca, 90, of Denver, passed away January 23, 2013. She was born in Pietramelara, Italy in 1922 and immigrated to the U.S. in 1954 becoming a citizen in 1982. She married Antonio Conca in 1949. Maria worked at St. Joseph Hospital until her retirement in 1989 and was a dedicated parishiner and dependable volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul...
Helen Lucille Johnson
Jan 23, 2013
Helen Lucille McDowell Johnson passed away peacefully under the loving care of her son, Milton, in her home on January 23, 2013 around 6:00 in the evening after a vicious month-long battle with cancer. Lucille was born in Denver, Colorado on February 23, 1924 to Elzy Newton ""Mac"" McDowell of Parnell, Missouri and Grace Dolph Hayward of Palisade, Nebraska. Lucille's...
Joan Cooper
Jan 23, 2013
Joan Cooper, December 3, 1944-January 23, 2013 Those of us who were privileged to know Joan know what an incredible wife, mother, sister, friend and proud grandma she was. She lived life to the fullest and had many interests-politics, swimming, football (especially the Broncos!), friends, love of country and spoiling her 3 grandchildren. She was a loyal and dedicated friend...
Billy Max Timmons
Jan 23, 2013
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11:00am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block west of South Holly Street) in Centennial, Colorado 80122. Please share your memories of Billy and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.
JoAnn Morris Brown
Jan 23, 2013
JoAnn Morris Brown, 75, of Aurora, Colorado passed away January 23, 2013. Born in Kent, Ohio, the oldest daughter of Jayne Gougler Morris and Webb Morris; she graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri with a degree in Fine Arts, and later married Ted L. Brown in 1957. An avid painter, reader and gardener, she raised her family of four...
Mark Michael Gustafson
Jan 23, 2013
Mark Michael Gustafson, 55, of Denver, survived by his loving bride, Peggy; children, Alexandra and Mark; beloved parents, Helene and Walter Gustafson; twin brother Hugh; sisters, Leslie Gustafson-Reis and Dana McAllister (Patrick). Preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Gustafson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass, 10 AM Friday, February 1, Church of the Risen Christ, 3060...
Gertrude 'Trudi' Ann Fullenkamp Feaster
Jan 23, 2013
Our beautiful and loving Trudi passed away at home with her family at her side, Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 after a hard fought battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She is survived by her husband of 38-1/2 years, Mike, her three children, R. Bradley of Castle Rock, CO; Ashley Elizabeth (Shawn) Lemon of Highlands Ranch, CO; Leah Michelle (Brian) Smith, Castle Rock,...
John Kempfer, Jr.
Jan 23, 2013
43, of Denver. Son of John, Sr. Brother of Linda (Don) Enloe, Patty (John) Kempfer. Uncle of Christina Enloe. Funeral Mass Friday, 11:00am St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 South Quebec Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in John's name to Wounded Warriors Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Please share your memories of John...
William ""Bill"" Groody
Jan 23, 2013
William (Bill) Matthew Groody, 93 years old, of Denver, CO, was born on July 22, 1919, and schooled in Philadelphia, PA. He died in Denver on January 23, 2013. Bill was the son of John J. and Dora (Dorothy) Groody. His father's family emigrated from Ireland in the 1840s, and his mother was born in Switzerland in the 1890s. He...
Nils P. Gunderson
Jan 22, 2013
Nils P. Gunderson, 81 years of age of Hanahan, South Carolina formerly of Littleton and Aurora Colorado passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Nils was born on July 10, 1931 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was a veteran of the US armed forces having served both in the Navy as well as the Air Force...
Richard L. ""Dick"" DeRose
Jan 22, 2013
Passed away January 22, 2013. Preceded in death by his wife Lorraine. Survived by his children Louie (Sue), Christine, Rick (Michele) and Vince; grandchildren Ned, Jay, Lee, Elizabeth, Joey, Olivia and Grace; sister Virginia (Eugene) Caranci. Memorial Mass, Monday, January 28, 2013 10:00am, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 3325 Pecos Street. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to...
Edward Nelson Juhan
Jan 22, 2013
Edward Nelson Juhan, age 86, died January 22 in Lakewood, Colorado. Edward was born July 1, 1926 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Joe T. and Genevieve Juhan. He attended Garfield County High School in Glenwood Springs, and received his high school diploma from Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri, where he spent two and a half years in high school...
Charles Heckmaster
Jan 21, 2013
Charles Heckmaster passed away on January 21, 2013 He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carol; children, Troy (Tina), Terry (Theresa), Trent, Toni (Sean) Waybright; grandchildren Jackie, Aaron, Andria, Taylor, Tom, Cydney, Bryan and Raegan. There will be a funeral mass on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 West...
Gary Dodge
Jan 21, 2013
Gary was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He attended John F. Kennedy high school and was awarded a Boettcher Scholarship. He graduated from Colorado College in 1974 with honors, and while there was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He then began his career in computer science. After working for Mountain Bell and Coopers & Lybrand, he relocated...
Helen Elizabeth Hope
Jan 21, 2013
Helen was born to Joseph Sylvester Brennan and Helena Katherine Phillip on January 30, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This little family, in which she was an only child, was pretty well to do in that they had a row house and an automobile. Both of her parents were devoted to her care and well-being. As a young girl, Helen wanted...
Shelly Marie Rivas
Jan 21, 2013
Former Ogallala, Nebraska resident Rachelle ""Shelly"" Marie Rivas, 42, from Thornton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 21, 2013, at Vista View Care Center in Thornton. A Funeral Service in Colorado will be held on Thursday, January 24 at 11:00AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton, Colorado. A Recitation of the Rosary will be on...
Timothy Schall
Jan 21, 2013
Timothy Patrick Schall, 44, of Highlands Ranch, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2013. He is survived by his spouse, Staci, his children Madison and Rylie and his parents Tee and Gregg Schall. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 10 AM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 13120 East Kentucky Avenue in Aurora. Memorials...
Michael McCoy McKinstry
Jan 21, 2013
Michael McCoy McKinstry Mike was born in Waterloo, Iowa on October 1, 1947, and passed away on January 21, 2013 while vacationing with several of his best friends in Costa Rica. He lived in Centennial, CO. After graduating from West High School in Waterloo in 1965, Mike moved to Boulder to attend the University of Colorado. After college, Mike decided...
Marilyn Westervelt
Jan 20, 2013
Marilyn Emma Westervelt, 90, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on January 20, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Charles; children: Judy (Ray) Cheeney, Cheryl (Stan) Friesen, Charles Jr., & Janine; grandchildren: Ann, Jeff (Eleanor), Eric (Tanya), & Ben Vanek; and eight great grandchildren. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Michelle. There will be a Graveside Service on...
Donald L. Eicher
Jan 20, 2013
Donald LeRoy Eicher was born Jan. 27, 1932 in Denver, and died Jan. 20, 2013 at St. Anthony's Hospital after a short illness. He is survived by his daughters, Diane (Joe Bullard) Eicher and Sharon (David) Gaouette; grandchildren Emily Bullard and Brian and Sean Gaouette, and former spouses Ruth Taylor and Carol Worland. He was preceded in death by his...
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