Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Max Gordon Brown
Aug 8, 2010
Max G. Brown, born February 10, 1930, died at home August 8, 2010. Max is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rae; sister, Janie Amburn of Hallis, Oklahoma; uncle, J. W. Brown of Weatherford, Texas; nieces, nephews, and their families. He was preceded in death by sons, Tom Jackson and Terry Brown; parents, C. H. Brown and Loyce Robinson;...

Lohren Matthew Thompson
Aug 8, 2010
Lohren Matthew Thompson climbed the mountain into heaven to join his heavenly Father on August 8, 2010. Born January 21, 1926 in Sutherland, Nebraska to Anna and John Thompson. He passed away in his Estes Park home. Lohren was a leader in the oil industry with over 50 years experience and owned Colorado Petroleum. He was a veteran of World...
Bob DeHerrera
Aug 8, 2010
Bob DeHerrera, 64 years of age, of Centennial, Colorado. Bob was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, colleague, friend, and beloved by all. He is survived by his wife Dianne, his children Robert (Bridgette) DeHerrera and Stephanie (David) Lopez, and his grandchildren Meghan and Madison DeHerrera, Courtney and Matthew Lopez. Son of Felix DeHerrera and the late Patsy DeHerrera....
Maximillian Harold Roth
Aug 8, 2010
Maximillian Harold Roth was born September 20, 1930 in Hastings, Nebraska. He was the son of Harold J. and Margaret E. Roth. He died August 8, 2010 in Loveland, Colorado, at the age of 79. He was truly a child of the great depression. Max grew up in Hastings and graduated from Saint Cecilia High School in 1949. He attained...

Lois 'Diane' Lehew
Aug 8, 2010
LEHEW, LOIS ""DIANE"" Passed away at home August 8, 2010. Survived by her three children, one brother, four grandchildren and many friends who loved her. Memorial Service, Saturday, September 25, 2010, 11AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., (at Mississippi), Denver. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials contibutions to the American Heart Association 1280 South Parker...

Dolores M. Ciancio
Aug 7, 2010
Dolores M. Ciancio of Denver Colorado passed away August 7, 2010 at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Edward; her daughters Dana (Dr. Joseph) Pedotto and Gina (Robin) Guerrieri. She is also survived by grandchildren Michael (Erin), Gabriel, Anthony Veruchi, Ryan (Lauren), Natalie, and Andrea Guerrieri; great grandchildren Dominic and Alexander Veruchi; sister...

Michael Robin Sanders
Aug 7, 2010
Michael Robin Sanders, 69, of Denver, passed away August 7, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Luella; brothers Douglas Patrick (Toni) and David (Coco) Sanders, sister-in-law Barbara (David) Daniels; mother-in-law Viola Bossman. Michael was a life-long Democrat, loved rock 'n roll, sports, especially football, photography, especially architecture, Apple products, a good joke, a bad pun, but most especially his...
Dolores Marie Ciancio
Aug 7, 2010
Dolores Marie Ciancio, 79 is survived by her husband of 59 years, Edward; daughters Dana (Dr. Joseph) Pedotto, Gina (Robin) Guerrieri; grandchildren Michael (Erin), Gabriel, Anthony Veruchi, Ryan (Lauren), Natalie, and Andrea Guerrieri; great grand- children Dominic and Alexander Veruchi; and sister Annetta (Ron) Reeves, and brother John (Kaci) Ferrero. She was preceded in death by her daughter Diana Veruchi....
Cpl. Max William Donahue, USMC
Aug 6, 2010
Corporal Max William Donahue, 23, United States Marine Corps. Son of Julie Burget Schrock & Gregory Donahue. Brother of Ryan Burget. Step Brother of Taylor Schrock & Jordan Schrock. Grandson of Doii Burget, Max & Patricia Donahue. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010, 1:00 PM, at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Boulevard, in Highlands Ranch,...
Donald B. De Fiore
Aug 6, 2010
Survived by loving partner and best friend Cindy; daughter Denise De Fiore; one granddaughter, two brothers; one sister. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 7595 Federal Blvd. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please share memories of Donald and condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below.

Mildred Mary Gilreath
Aug 5, 2010
GILREATH, MILDRED Passed away August 5, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband William and son Robert. Survived by her daughters Cheryl (John) Gotto and Jan (Jay) Trunce, brother Donald Bornhoft, grandchildren Greg and Jeff Gotto, Kimberly Brunkhardt, Jennifer Trunce, Jacquelin Hahn and one great grandson Taylor. Visitation, Wednesday, August 11, 5-7 PM, Rosary to follow at 7 PM, Horan...
Dennis Vassanelli, Sr.
Aug 5, 2010
Dennis F. Vassanelli Sr. of Thornton Colorado passed away August 4, 2010 at the age of 71. He is survived by his children, Gretchen and Dennis Jr.; five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Mark; sister, Maxine Elmaker; girlfriend Janet Miller; former wife, Kathleen; and three stepchildren. Services will be private. Please share your...
Charles Dwayne Prusia
Aug 4, 2010
Charles Dwayne Prusia was born the seventh of eight children on May 4, 1932 to Clarence and Elizabeth Prusia in Franklin, NE. He grew up in Franklin and attended Franklin Public Schools, graduating from Franklin High School in 1950. He worked in a number of jobs in Franklin before serving in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. Charlie married his high...

Bettye J. Kester
Aug 4, 2010
Bettye J. Kester, age 81, of Littleton, passed away August 4, 2010. She is survived by daughter, Kathy Green and son, Denley Kester; grandchildren, Jenni (Jerome) Woodson, Cullen Kester, Devin Passaro & Brendon Kester; great granddaughter, Celesta Fae Woodson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill and daughter, Constance Kester. She was a business owner, avid Democrat and...
Doris K. Burgess
Aug 4, 2010
Doris is survived by husband John; children Debbie (Bill) Walker, Pamela, Judy (Tim) Gierke, Bruce, Robert, Sean (Denise), Patrick (Marla); and nine grandchildren. Private Funeral Mass, Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 11:00 AM, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 South Quebec Street, in Centennial, Colorado. Committal service follows at 1:00 PM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area ""A"", 3698 South Sheridan...

Sadie ""Sarah"" Keenan
Aug 4, 2010
KEENAN, Sadie ""Sarah"" Memorial Service, Sunday, August 8, 2010, 6 PM. Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.
Bette L. Murphy
Aug 4, 2010
Bette, age 84, of Littleton, Colorado is survived by her children Maureen & Tim. Bette was preceded in death by her husband Jack. Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block to the west of Holly Street), in Centennial, Colroado. Funeral Mass...
Sue Marie Soder
Aug 4, 2010
Sue Marie Soder, 79, of Lakewood, died in her home on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. She is survived by Wilbur Soder, her loving husband of 42 years. A memorial service and reception is planned by the family on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the Horan & McConaty facility located at 3101 South Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO. She...

Ellen M. Leyba
Aug 4, 2010
Ellen, 94, went home to be with her Lord August 4, 2010. Beloved mother of Sandra Lee (Danny) McCaffrey, Patricia Ann (Bruce) Jensen and Jody Lynn (Kip) Curphy; grandmother of Lisa Manche, Jennifer (Phil) Heath, Shawn (Katrina) McCaffrey, Dustin Cook, Jeremy (Cheri) Cook, Delaney Keating, Justin Curphy, Sarah Curphy; great grandmother of Tim Ballard, Talon Moore, Mike Brown, Colyn McCaffrey,...
Richard Henry Prew
Aug 3, 2010
Richard Henry Prew, 74, passed away on August 3, 2010. He was born June 10, 1936 in Prarie Du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin, to Henry and Eleanor Martin Prew. Richard married Norma Jean Breuer on April 2, 1959. Richard and Norma's family grew to 6 children. They had many happy years living in Wisconsin before moving to Colorado in 1981....
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss