Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Roger  W. Collins

Roger W. Collins

Dec 1, 2010

Roger W. Collins of Lakewood passed away on December 1, 2010, his 80th birthday. Roger was a pilot in the Korean War and his love of flying continued the rest of his life. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his children, Steven, Cheryl, Kevin and Kellie Collins; and three grandchildren. He will be greatly...

Richard dall Lee Shanholtzer

Richard dall Lee Shanholtzer

Dec 1, 2010

Ken was born on July 7, 1935 in Augusta, West Virginia and was called home on December 1, 2010 in Littleton, Colorado. He is survived by his loving wife, Pat; daughter, Kristin and son-in-law, Jeff; siblings Reggie, John, and Donna; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends whom he loved dearly. Preceded in death by his parents, George William and Martha...

Mary  Ann Healy

Mary Ann Healy

Nov 30, 2010

Mary Ann (Noble) Healy passed away at the age of 90 on November 30, 2010. Mary Ann was the mother of three, grandmother of six and great-grandmother of three. She was married to Thomas James Healy for 52 years. She made her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for 57 years, in Santa Rosa, California for 30 years and in Centennial, Colorado...

Michael Howard

Michael Howard

Nov 30, 2010

Michael Howard, 48, of Littleton. Husband of Vickey. Father of Trent, Derek, Connor, Brother of Mark Howard, Marilyn (Mike) Culliane. Visitation Sunday, 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Service Monday. 10:00am, Foothills Bible Church, 6100 S,. Devinney Way, Littleton, 80127. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery. Memorials to The Christmas Crusade for Children, C/O...

Martha  ""Kittie"" Shaffer

Martha ""Kittie"" Shaffer

Nov 30, 2010

Shaffer, Martha ""Kittie"" Kittie Shaffer died Monday November 29, 2010 at the age of 88. At the time of her death, she was a resident of The Stratford Assisted Living Facility in Broomfield. She chose to be cremated and not have any services. Kittie worked for the state of Colorado for 35 years, retiring three years ago from the Division...

Connie Gillette

Connie Gillette

Nov 30, 2010

Beloved wife of the late Maurice Gillette. Proud mother of Ron Gillette, Diane Roerig, Damon Gillette all of Denver; Very special friend of Denise Dominquez; Sister of Natalie, Lupe, Yolanda, Gloria, Ofie, Raul, Gus, Juan and the late Dave Perez. She is survived by grandchildren, extended family and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 3, 2010, 11:00AM,...

Francis  Richard Brickell

Francis Richard Brickell

Nov 30, 2010

F.R. (Dick) Brickell ""Mr. Wonderful,"" 83, passed away November 30, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean. Loving father of 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was an honest and dependable entrepreneur that accomplished what he said he would do. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Recitation of the Rosary...

Ruby  Victoria Oropesa

Ruby Victoria Oropesa

Nov 30, 2010

Ruby Victoria Oropesa ""Monkey, Little Sugar, Roo-Roo"" Your light burned so bright and fizzled so fast. No matter what we called you, you will always be our sunshine. We love you with all our hearts. Mommy, Daddy and Lola. 3/31/2009 - 11/30/2010. Memorial Service, December 4, 2010, 10:30 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Please...

Yolanda  ""Londie"" Kidwell

Yolanda ""Londie"" Kidwell

Nov 29, 2010

Londie, 92, of Denver, passed away November 29, 2010. She is survived by her daughter Jo Ann (Lew) deSpain; granddaughter Kimberly (Joe) Lazzara; brother Dominic Romano. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Dale E. Kidwell. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, December 2, from 1-6pm, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel located at 11150 E....

Margaret  Simon Jensen

Margaret Simon Jensen

Nov 28, 2010

78, of Aurora. Wife of Donald Jensen; mother of Beth (Brandon) Crone, Chris (Julie) Jensen; grandmother of Brady Jensen. She is also survived by sisters Carol Ruby and Colleen Cone. She passed away on Nov. 28, 2010. She was born in Brewster, Nebraska on August 10, 1932. Graduated from Sargent High School (NE) in 1950. Went on to Omaha Clarkson...

Patricia  L. Riley

Patricia L. Riley

Nov 28, 2010

Patricia L. Riley, 73, of Denver, passed away November 28, 2010. She is survived by three children, Dan, Karen, and Judi Kovac, and by five grandchildren. Memorial Service, 2:00 PM, Sunday, Dec. 5, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Margaret McPhee

Margaret McPhee

Nov 28, 2010

Bunny was a gentle spirit with a heart as big as the mountains she loved. She died suddenly and unexpectedly while on vacation in the Mediterranean, on the island of Crete in Greece. She will be missed by many people whose lives she touched over the years. She leaves behind a family that loved her very much: Mick, her husband...

Celinda  Mae Firestone

Celinda Mae Firestone

Nov 28, 2010

Celinda M. Firestone, 58, of Littleton died November 28, 2010. She is survived by her husband Bruce; son, Daniel (Stephanie) Firestone; grandsons, Thomas, Joseph and Garret Firestone; mother, Opal Fisher; siblings, Sandra (Wayne) Barbre, Michael (Glenna) Fisher; nephews, Keith (Marci) Fisher and Jacob Fisher; nieces, Michelle (Chad) Cline and Stacy (Eric) Fallik; great-nephews, Nathan Cline and Avi Fallik; and great-nieces,...

Chris Mathiowetz

Chris Mathiowetz

Nov 28, 2010

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Bessie Lacey

Bessie Lacey

Nov 28, 2010

Visitation Monday, December 6, 2010, 12:00 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80014. Graveside Service Monday, December 6, 2010, 2:15 pm at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Staging area ""C"", Denver, Colorado 80235. Please share your memories of Bessie and condolences with her family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" link...

Joseph  G. Becerra

Joseph G. Becerra

Nov 28, 2010

Joseph G. Becerra, 86, passed away November 28, 2010 in Lakewood, CO after being hospitalized for 7 weeks. He was born in Dacono, CO into a family of 9 children. Joseph joined the Calvary in Ft. Bliss, TX at age 16, then into the Infantry at the beginning of WWII. Joe was a 24 year veteran of the Army, retiring...

Stephanie  M. Benton

Stephanie M. Benton

Nov 28, 2010

Stephanie Marie (nee Jakimowitz) Benton was born in New York City on January 15, 1922, and died November 28, 2010. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. She received her Ph.D. in classical languages and literature from Cornell University. After a year at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, she taught for many years at Colorado...

Lois  M. Robinson

Lois M. Robinson

Nov 27, 2010

Lois, born on June 22, 1927, passed away on November 27, 2010. She is survived by children Terri (Charles) Byram, Richard (Bonnie) Serres, Douglas (Terri) Robinson, Michael (Kari) Robinson, Jeffrey (Laurie) Robinson; 20 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sister Audrey Newton; and brothers John (Nancy) Nicholson, and James (Janie) Nicholson. Lois is preceded in death by her husband Manuel ""Gene"" Robinson....

Grace  V. Murray

Grace V. Murray

Nov 27, 2010

Grace V. Murray, 87, formally of Lansing, MI., passed away in her home, Aurora, CO., Saturday, November 27, 2010. A loving mother to her children, Patricia (Gary) Thompson, Susan (Harold) Eagen, William (Dawn) Murray, Mary (Jeff) Berger and Beth Ann Freitas; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Earnest Murray . Rosary,...

Helen  M. Braun

Helen M. Braun

Nov 27, 2010

Helen M. Braun, 100 years of age, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on November 27, 2010. Helen is preceded in death by her husband Richard William Braun, and she is survived be her two daughters Kay Deline and Susan Lake. A Funeral Mass for Helen will be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 9, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church,...

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