Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Joseph Maurelli,  Jr.

Joseph Maurelli, Jr.

May 17, 2011

Joseph Maurelli, Jr. was born on November 21, 1942 in Buffalo, New York and passed away on May 17, 2011 in Aurora, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his parents Guiseppe Maurelli, Sr. and Filomena Battaglia Maurelli. He is also preceded in death by two of his Grandchildren Lilah and Soleil Schneider. He is survived by his wife Judith...

Philip  Anthony Martelon

Philip Anthony Martelon

May 17, 2011

Philip A. Martelon, 87, of Lakewood died May 17, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Merle; daughter, Pamela Direzza; grandchildren, Emily Ard, William Wilson and Charles Yakish; great granddaughter, Alanna Yakish. Philip was preceded in death by his daughter, Charlene Lasater; grandsons, Michael and Steven Yakish. Memorial Service, Wednesday, 1pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard....

Viola Herrera

Viola Herrera

May 17, 2011

Viola Herrera was born April 11, 1921 in La Puente, New Mexico to Epimenio Trujillo and Manuelita Martinez Trujillo, and died May 17, 2011 at the age of 90 years. She was preceded in death by her husband and is survived by her son Sonny Herrera and her daughter Connie Cox and her husband Patrick. She is also survived by...

Louise  A. Coers

Louise A. Coers

May 17, 2011

Born Louise A. Guimes in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, Louise spent her childhood and early years in the coal region of Pennsylvania. Growing up in the depression era, she talked fondly of simple times and simple pleasures and not taking anything for granted. She had a strong bond with her brothers Arthur and Victor Guimes, and Robert Gowers. Arthur and Victor recently...

Steven  Charles Gaasch

Steven Charles Gaasch

May 17, 2011

Steve was born in Pueblo on September 10, 1960 at St. Mary Corwin Hospital. At 8 months old he and his parents moved to a suburb in St. Louis, MO. His sister Sheryl was born 2 years later and he immediately took on the role of being her big brother. He attended elementary school and high school there. He was...

Daniel  Thomas Rice

Daniel Thomas Rice

May 17, 2011

Daniel Thomas Rice, 45, passed away May 17, 2011. Dan was born June 12, 1965 to Gene and Kathy Rice in Denver, CO. He was the youngest of 10 children. He enjoyed music, art and being with his family. He was kind and generous to everyone he met. Dan was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by 4 brothers...

Eugene  ""Geno"" Johnson

Eugene ""Geno"" Johnson

May 16, 2011

44, passed away May 16, 2011. Survived by his parents Warren and Judy; siblings Bev (Carl) Gardella, Karen (Russ) Coulter, Steve (Mary) Johnson; nieces and nephew Samantha Coulter, Matt Gardella, Calette Coulter, Christine (Kyle) Beckert, Sheila Gardella, Megan Coulter, and many family members and friends who love him dearly. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011...

Thomas Fitzgerald

Thomas Fitzgerald

May 16, 2011

Thomas, 78, passed away on May 16, 2011. He is survived by wife Joyce; children Patrick & Becky (Jeff) Stano; grandchildren Theresa, Katherine, Joseph. Preceded in death by daughter Theresa & son Michael. A Vigil Service will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.,...

Karl  Fredrick Laubhan

Karl Fredrick Laubhan

May 15, 2011

Karl, 79, was born in Brighton, CO on May 15, 1932. He lived in Lakewood and passed away on May 15, 2011 at Collier Hospice. Karl is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Patricia (Timothy) Ruark, Oktaha, OK and Lynda (Jon) Been, Parker, CO; grandchildren, Jessika Been, Los Angeles, CA, Joshua Been, Denver, CO, and Brian Ruark, Checotah, OK. Memorial...

Mercedes Rodriguez

Mercedes Rodriguez

May 15, 2011

Mercedes Rodriguez, 64, passed away May 15, 2011 in Aurora, Colorado and is survived by her son, Victor Rodriguez and his wife, Catalina. Services Pending. Click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Mercedes and leave messages of condolence with her family.

Dottie Sheppard

Dottie Sheppard

May 15, 2011

Dorthalea Sheppard, 77, of Castle Rock, Colorado, formaly of New Mexico, passed away, Sunday, May 15, 2011. Survived by her daughters, Denise Tolliver, Terri Vest, Shelley (Jim) Hyatt; grandchildren, Jennifer, Drianne, Christopher, David, Carly, Kayla, Courtney, Tristan, Chelsea, Brandan, Mackenzie; step-grandchildren, Brent, Cody, Colton; great-grandchildren, Matthew, and Khloe; step-great-grandchildren, Xander, Gabby, Isabell, Gage, and Jack; brothers, Ray Perks, Kenny Perks,...

Lawrence  F. Zant

Lawrence F. Zant

May 15, 2011

Lawrence F. Zant, 88, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on May 15, 2011. He was also a resident of Garden City, Kansas for over 25 years. Lawrence was born on February 18, 1923 in Seattle, Washington to Lawrence and Jessie Zant. During his 25+ years in Garden City, he was active in the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Director of the...

Mary  Kay Stammer

Mary Kay Stammer

May 14, 2011

Mary Kay Stammer, 66 years of age, of Aurora, Colorado. Passed away on May 14, 2011 after battling cancer. Mary Kay was a native of Denver, a business owner, realtor, and was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Larry Stammer; children Amanda Salas, Michelle Press, Lori Stammer, Mark Stammer, Alecia Barton; and many grandchildren...

Doris  Irene Snyder

Doris Irene Snyder

May 14, 2011

Doris I. Snyder, 88, of Lakewood, passed away, Saturday, May 14, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Horace Snyder. Survived by her children, Tony (Cathi) Snyder, Larry (Nancy) Snyder, Bob (Kathy) Snyder, Ron (Mary Beth) Snyder, and Bill (Kristen) Snyder; grandchildren, Matt, Derek, Amanda, Jessica, Nick, Hannah, Grace, Mike, Chris, Elizabeth, Kristin, Sean, Shane, Brett, and Casey; great grandchildren,...

John  Maurice Thompson

John Maurice Thompson

May 13, 2011

John Maurice Thompson was born on January 8, 1940 to Lillian and Maurice Thompson in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ann Thompson, his son John Jr., his daughters Amy and Julie, and his granddaughter, Carena. John was a long distance runner at Nebraska University, and taught Physical Education at Campus Middle Unit. After retiring,...

Leontina  Mary Savage

Leontina Mary Savage

May 12, 2011

Leontina Mary Savage, Ret. Major, ANC, was born on August 1, 1918 to Frank and Mary Savage in Humphrey, NE. Her early years were spent in Platte Center and Columbus. She entered Nursing School at St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Lincoln, NE, graduating in October, 1940. In February, 1941 she joined the Army Nurse Corps as a Reserve...

Celia  S. Laffoon

Celia S. Laffoon

May 12, 2011

Celia, 84, passed away on May 12, 2011. She is survived by two daughters and other family members. Celia was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur. Graveside Service, Thursday, May 19, 10:30am, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver. Please share your memories of Celia and condolences with her family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" button below.

Betty  Jean Imes

Betty Jean Imes

May 11, 2011

Betty Imes, 75 of Arvada. Survived by her son David Imes. A Memorial Service will be held for Betty Friday at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel; 3020 Federal Boulevard. Please share your memories of Betty and condolences with the family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" button below.

Bryan  L. Carlson

Bryan L. Carlson

May 11, 2011

Bryan Lee Carlson of Centennial, Colorado passed away on May 11, 2011. He was born Nov. 16, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM. Husband of Lisa A. Carlson of Centennial, Colorado. Son of Dennis L Carlson and Wanda J. Carlson of Loveland, Colorado. Brother of Alan A. Carlson of Swann, Iowa. Bryan was employed with IBM for twenty six years as a...

Daisy  E. Walters

Daisy E. Walters

May 11, 2011

Daisy Walters was born July 27, 1920 in Thornton, Colorado. She passed away May 11, 2011 in Thornton, Colorado. She was 90 years old. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Walters, Jr. and her parents Henry and Bertha Jewell. Daisy is survived by her daughter Willis Gene Matney, and sons Larry (Darlene), Terry and Perry. She...