Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Bill Morrison
Dec 2, 2009
William Halley Morrison, 62, of S. Lewiston Way, Aurora, Colorado, passed away Dec 2, 2009, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born Aug 5, 1947, at MHM Hospital in Hanover, NH, to William H. and Ruth (Flanders) Morrison, residents of Topsham, Vermont. He graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre, VT, in 1975, and entered the U.S....
Mikel T. Olson
Dec 1, 2009
Born May 1, 1985 and passed away December 1, 2009. Son of Tom & Mary Beth Olson; brother of Katie & Emily Olson; grandson of Tom & Twila Sweeney and Donna & the late, Bob Olson. A Recitation of Rosary will be held at 6PM, Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave,...

J. Tom Dougherty
Dec 1, 2009
Tom, 89, died December 1, 2009. Husband of Mary for 65 years; father of Leslie (Atman) Hutchinson, Sandy (Bill) Lamberton, Tom (Christine) Dougherty; Robin (Stephen) Tivy; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., with a reception following the service, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road...
James McLean Zaner
Nov 30, 2009
James M. Zaner, 76, of Westminster died Nov. 30th. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; and sons, Roger and David. Vistation, Tuesday 12-1PM; Funeral Service 1PM both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery. Please share memories of James and condolences for his family by clicking the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab...

Joshua David Margerum
Nov 29, 2009
Born 4-10-79, passed 11-29-09. Beloved son of Carrie Barela (Michael) of CO and David Margerum (Paula) of WA. Memorial Service, 4:00 PM at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Thursday, Dec. 3. Reception to follow.
Mary C. Piro
Nov 29, 2009
Mary, 75, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother is survived by her children; Jerry (Denise) Piro, JoAnn (Mike) Cooper and Lynn Piro (Roy Stuchell) Grandchildren; Eric Scharnhorst, Holly (Kevin) Fobes, Kenny Cooper, Lisa Barnes (Ryan Peterson), Jacob Pike, Daniel Barnes and Jessie Cooper. Great-grandchildren; Chaz Cooper, RJ Peterson, Tayah and Jeremy Lyons-Pike. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Brian Anthony Belmar
Nov 28, 2009
53, of Morrison, Colorado. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Brian loved fishing, camping, poker, motorsports, and mixed martial arts. Brian had a wonderful sense of humor. He served on the Trinidad Police Department for 8 years, and most recently served as a Youth Corrections Officer for Jefferson County. He is survived by...

Irene N. Brotzman
Nov 28, 2009
Wife of the late George E. Brotzman, mother of Martin (Carolyn) and Daniel (Diane); grandmother of Pamela (Heath), Benjamin and Marty. A public visitation will be held Sunday, December 6, 2009, from 4-5PM at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora. A funeral service will be held 1PM, Monday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow...
Mike Reid
Nov 28, 2009
Michael ""Mike"" Fred Reid, age 66, passed away November 28, 2009, in Aurora, Colorado, following a brief battle with cancer. Mike was born July 4, 1943, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Lloyd and Margaret Afflerbach Reid. He attended schools in Wyoming, including The University of Wyoming. He married Leila Golden and they had one son, Thomas Kirk Reid. After moving to...

Roger Bert Banzhaf
Nov 28, 2009
Entered into eternity on November 26, 2009, Survived by his wife Jo, son Bernard Banzhaf, daughters Bethel Banzhaf and Bernice Cockar, stepson Richard Fredrickson, stepdaughter Cheri Swanson, 5 grandchildren, and 5 step-grandchildren. Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Monday, November 30, 2009 Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Denver Hospice...

Phyllis Katherine Benson Wiig
Nov 28, 2009
Phyllis passed away in her home the evening of Saturday, November 28, eight days shy of her 59th birthday. Born in Kansas City, MO, Phyllis received a Masters in Education degree from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. She was an Elementary School Teacher and Principal in the Ft. Zumwalt School District in St. Charles, Missouri for 29 years, organizing,...
William E. Haaker
Nov 27, 2009
Bill, 78, passed away November 27, 2009. Husband of Barbara, for 53 years; father of William E. (Tracie), and Robert A. (Janet); grandfather of Charles, Alison, Kristen, and Elizabeth; and son-in-law John Olivacz. He was recently preceded in death by his daughter Beverly Olivacz and his brother John in 2001. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 5, 1:00...

Florence Schoeninger Wise
Nov 27, 2009
Florence, 93, Passed away peacefully at home November 27, 2009. A Denver native, she was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Wise. She is survived by her daughter Su (M. Alan) Friedman; nephew Ron (Pat) Moewes; numerous family & friends. Memorial services honoring Florence's life will be held Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Horan & McConaty...
William Walter Vigars
Nov 27, 2009
William, 67, of Parker, Colorado, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, a veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away of Leukemia on November 27, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife Sondra Sue, he is survived by his daughter Nanette Gamily, husband Mike and granddaughter Keira of Highlands Ranch, CO; brother Don Vigars and wife Zanetta of Brewerton, New...

William L. Trautmann
Nov 26, 2009
Survived by wife Vivian; children Steven (Yuki), Karen (George) Terry; grandchildren Claire & Allison; sister Audrey Polzin. Memorial Service Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Augustana Lutheran Church, Denver. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Delbert Gene Pfannenstiel
Nov 26, 2009
Funeral Mass 10:30 Wednesday, St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 2301 York St. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Archie Calvaresi, Sr.
Nov 25, 2009
Archie Calvaresi, Sr., 98, born in Abruzzi, Italy September 13, 1911. Preceded in death by his wife Virginia (DiClementi) Calvaresi and daughter Charlene Calvaresi Hofer. He is survived by his daughter Virginia (Joe) Stone; son, Archie (Stephanie) Calvaresi. Also survived by sisters, Clara Goudette and Angie (Tony) Ficco; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Archie was a founding member and served several...
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