Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Evelina M. Mora
Oct 6, 2011
Evelina May Mora peacefully went home on October 6, 2011 to join her beloved husband, John B. Mora, and grandson, Todd Childs. She was a gentle and caring soul loved by all, a great listener, teacher, story teller and will be greatly missed. She is the loving mother of David Mora and Susan (Ira) Sealy. She is survived by countless...
James Martin Petersen
Oct 6, 2011
James ""Martin"" Petersen, age 89, of Littleton, Colorado (formerly of Grand Island, Nebraska), died on October 6, 2011, at his residence in Morningstar Senior Living Center in Littleton, CO. Martin was born December 13, 1921, to James and Josephine (Martin) Petersen at the family home near Craig, Nebraska. He was the fourth of six sons born to Jim and Josie....

Joseph Raymond Plank, Jr.
Oct 6, 2011
Joseph, age 81, passed away October 6, 2011. He is survived by his children Marie, Karen, Joe, John, Patrick and Kris; and six grandchildren. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Marie Ann (Murray) Plank. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at St. Thomas More...
Stephen Titus Guthrie
Oct 6, 2011
Stephen T. Guthrie, age 71, of Larkspur, died peacefully at home on October 6, 2011 after a courageous fight against metastatic melanoma. Steve was born on May 18th, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to parents William and Jayne Guthrie. He is survived by the love of his life, Judy Guthrie of Larkspur, Colorado; his daughters, Jennifer Guthrie Vietas, of Okinawa, Japan...

Wanda Elaine Rogers
Oct 5, 2011
88, passed away on October 5, 2011, in Parker, Colorado. She was born on November 19, 1922 in Marine City, MI to Hubert Albert Grave and Viola Ann (Basney) Grave. She is the mother of Linda Shovan, Susan Baysinger and Janet Canode. A Memorial Service will be on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 4:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family...

Robert Francis Connor, Sr.
Oct 5, 2011
ROBERT FRANCIS CONNOR, SR., Denver native, died October 5, 2011 at the age of 94. Mr. Connor was Chairman of Slattery & Co. He was an Honors Military graduate of the Colorado School of Mines, and a member of the Equestrian Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, his parents...

Erlinda E. Burch
Oct 5, 2011
Erlinda, age 66, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Graveside Services will be held at Golden Gate National Cememtery in San Bruno, California, at a later date. Please share your memories of Erlinda by signing the guestbook.
John Swiekatun
Oct 5, 2011
John Swiekatun passed away October 5, 2011. He was survived by his sons, Glenn (Sue), Cary and Van Swiekatun. He was Preceded in death by his loving wife Elaine and his son Dean Swiekatun. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor on Sunday October 9, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E....

Joseph C. Riojas
Oct 5, 2011
Joseph, 78, of Denver, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Born in San Antonio, Texas. Basketball Star for Fox Tech High. Survived by brother, Roy; sister, Janie Flores of San Antonio; sons, Steven and Joseph; daughter, Leslie Martin of Denver; various nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and loving companion Michiko Kajiwara. No Services. Please share memories of Joseph and...
Gloria Sue Shelton
Oct 4, 2011
Gloria was a remarkable woman to all who knew her. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She grew up in Potomac, Montana on a ranch with her parents, Odna and Swede Swanson and her older brother, Jack and her two sisters, Jean and JoAnn. She was a baton twirler and Miss Snow Queen in her early days. She...

Ellen V. Murphy
Oct 4, 2011
Ellen V. Murphy, 106, of Denver, was born on February 14, 1905 and passed away October 4, 2011. She is survived by her son Richard, and sister Emma Bibbey. A Funeral Service will be held at One O'Clock in the Afternoon, Saturday, October 8, 2011. The service will be held at the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints, Elmwood...
Pete Martinez, Sr.
Oct 4, 2011
Pete Martinez, Sr., 93 years of age, of Denver, Colorado, returned to the side of his wife, Frances, on October 4, 2011. He leaves his legacy of vitality with son, Pete Martinez, Jr. (Virginia); granddaughter, Jessica Martinez-Milligan (Doug); grandson, Pete Steven (Becky); and great granddaughter, Shea. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, October 11th at 10:30 A.M. at...

Camille Annette Bigalk
Oct 4, 2011
Camille Annette Bigalk, 43, of Denver, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. Camille was born in Iowa City, Iowa on Feb. 11, 1968. She received a BA degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Camille is survived by her parents Annette Bigalk and Les Bigalk; brothers Greg (Brenda), Brad (Roberta), Matt and Daniel; aunt Marjean (Harold) Gillaspie and their families....
LaDonna Jo Peters
Oct 4, 2011
LaDonna Jo Peters passed away October 4, 2011. Mother to Todd (Marlene) and Tim (Rosemary); Sister to Russell (Karen) and LaRita; Grandmother to Scott, Alexis, Ashley and Katelyn. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 14th 2011, 3:00pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue Arvada, CO 80003. A reception will follow the Memorial Service. Memorial...

Shirley Ann Griese
Oct 4, 2011
Shirley, 79, of Northglenn, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Harold; son, Ronald; granddaughter, Nicolette; and siblings, Donald Eisenach of Brighton and Evelyn Polhamus of AZ. Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 12PM, Northglenn United Methodist Church, 1605 West 106th Avenue, Northglenn. Reception will...

Thomas Ray Stutzman
Oct 3, 2011
Thomas Ray Stutzman, 64, of Lakewood, Colorado, died October 3, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. He was born to Raymon and Thelma Stutzman of Chappell, Nebraska. He was one of four sons, Curt, Tom, Tim, and Dallas Stutzman. He married Carole Landis on November 28, 1974. He is survived by his wife, Carole, son Jason and his wife...
Phillip Hubert Reynolds
Oct 3, 2011
Phillip Hubert Reynolds, 88 of Denver; Father of Phillip C. Reynolds, Denver; Brother of Cecelia Reynolds, Denver; Uncle of Quenten Reynolds, Eloise Scott, Charles Reynolds, Stephen Reynolds, Coral Reynolds, Peter Reynolds, LaNeil Crownhart, Alice Holman, Micoela Jones, and John Reynolds. Preceded in death by his brothers and sisters Francis, John, Maryann, Bruetta, LaNell, Walter, Joan, James, Hellena, Quentin, and George....

Reid Michael Gantenbein
Oct 3, 2011
Reid Michael Gantenbein was born on September 29, 2011 to Todd and Shera Gantenbein and passed away on October 3, 2011. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday October 7, 2011 at Ten O'Clock in the Morning. The Funeral will take place at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn, Colorado 80233. The Burial will follow...

Violet Bernice Goetzinger
Oct 3, 2011
GOETZINGER, VIOLET, 96, of Denver, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Oct 3, 2011. Born in Rocky Ford, CO, Nov 21, 1914, the youngest of 5. She touched many lives with her love for people, serving in the greeting ministry of her church until age 90. Her passion for league bowling filled over 40 years of her...

James Michael Schneider
Oct 2, 2011
Jim Schneider, 79, of Lakewood died October 2, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Joan; children, Janna Sterner and Joe Schneider; grandchildren, Harley Sterner, Katie Schneider, Zed Sterner, and Jordan Schneider; great-grandchildren, Jesse and Eli Sterner, and Sawyer Medina; siblings, Rita Reisz, Urb Schneider, Don Schneider, and Arlene Carter and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass, Friday, 10:30am, Christ...
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