Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Grant and Marilyn Johnstone
Jul 22, 2008
Grant and Marilyn Johnstone, husband and wife of 27 years, passed away on Tuesday, July 22. It was Marilyn's 58th birthday. Grant was 63. They lived a rich, rewarding life, giving of themselves without hesitation to family, friends, students and many in need. They drew people to them through their warmth, love of life and interest in many things. They...
Erika Crystal Geron
Jul 22, 2008
Erika C. Geron of Lafayette, Mother of Faith, Daughter of Kyle Ray & Laura (Kenneth) Bales, Sister of Nick (Devin) Gardner, Zack Gardner and Jasmine (Noel) Mosdel. Visitation Wednesday, 2:00PM-8:00PM and Funeral Service Thursday 1:00PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Please leave memories of Erika and condolences for the family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" button...
Florence Rose Evans
Jul 21, 2008
Florence Rose Evans: Wife, Mother and Community Leader, 1921-2008 Parker resident and long time Coloradoan, Florence Rose Evans died peacefully in her sleep Monday evening July 21, 2008, at her home in Cottonwood. Florence, daughter of Frank and Rose Archer, was born in North Chicago, Illinois on May 23, 1921. Florence as the wife of Merf D. Evans, celebrated her...
Avis Dorcus Larrabee
Jul 21, 2008
Avis Larrabee of Northglenn, passed away on July 21, 2008. Mother of Keith (Pat) Larrabee, Sr. & Robert (Eileen) Larrabee; also survived by five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Committal Service Monday July 28, 12:00PM, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area ""A"", 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver. Please leave memories of Avis and condolences for the family by selecting the ""Sign...
Violet Compton
Jul 21, 2008
Vi Compton, 74, of Thornton, died July 21, 2008. She was the loving wife of 56 years to LeRoy; beautiful mother of, Katie (Jim) Carpenter, Tim (Gala) Compton, and Lee Compton; grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of nine; sister of Oliver (Arlene) Foster; and sister-in-law of Mabel (Larry) Simmons. Memorial Service, Friday, 11am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St....
Lucille I. Kaiser
Jul 20, 2008
Lucille I. Kaiser( Brehio), born on June 15, 1917 in Winchendon, MA, went to her Heavenly Home on July 20, 2008. She was the devoted wife of the late Lawrence H. Kaiser with whom she raised six children; Elizabeth Kan, Milford CT; Fr. Lawrence Kaiser, Pastor of Guardian Angels Church, Denver; Joanne Jonell (Jim) Arvada; Ken Kaiser (Lavonne) Highlands Ranch;...
Michael T. Fitzgerald
Jul 20, 2008
Michael T. Fitzgerald of Thornton, Son of Tom & Joyce, brother of Pat & Becky (Jeff), uncle of Theresa & Katherine, preceded in death by sister Theresa & grandparents. Memorial Service Wednesday at 7:00P at Horan & McConaty Famiy Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton, Memorial Mass Thursday 10:00AM at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 9371 Wigham St., Thornton.
Thomas Burkhardt
Jul 20, 2008
Tom Burkhardt, 63, longtime employee of Denver Newspaper Agency, passed away July 20th. Survived by his daughter, Brenda (Dale) Holden; eight grandchildren and his cats, Deaq and Rocky, who will reside with Aunt Victoria, and dog Della, who will reside with his nephew, Matt. Please join family and friends at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Shelter ""C"" on Monday, July 28th...
Wilma Margaret Dorothy Griffith
Jul 20, 2008
Wilma (Krueger) Griffith, daughter of Chris and Elsie (Eichberger) Krueger, was born December 8, 1921. She was baptized January 1, 1922 and confirmed November 10, 1935 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Foster, NE. She graduated from Pierce High School, Pierce, NE in 1939 and moved to Denver, CO in 1953. She married the late Lester Griffith on April 11, 1959 at...
Father Thomas Valiquette
Jul 20, 2008
Rev. Thomas M. Valiquette, SJ died suddenly on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at the residence of the Jesuit Community of Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado. He was 75 years old. Although he had been in declining health in recent months, his death was unexpected. Fr. Tom was born in Rock Island, Illinois, on April 13, 1933. The son...
Amy C. Gallegos
Jul 17, 2008
Survived by her husband, Gene; sons, Eugene and Eddie; siblings, Buddy Ortiz and Darlene Line. Rosary and Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 23 at 1:00 PM at Annunciation Catholic Church, 3621 Humboldt St., Denver.
Bernadine Veronica France
Jul 16, 2008
Registered Nurse, 83, passed away July 16, 2008. Beloved wife of Donald L. France for 57 years; loving mother of Shelley Perkins, Susan France and Diane Niemiec; proud grandmother of Garrison and Sierra Niemiec of Colorado. Also survived by sisters, Nidge Petersen, Dolores McNamara, Phyllie Aeschliman and Sharron Gehrig of Wisconsin; and numerous nieces and nephews of Colorado and Wisconsin....
James Szadaj
Jul 16, 2008
James ""Jim"" Szadaj passed away July 16, 2008, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Loving husband of Gerri; proud father of Daniel and Brian; brother of Betsy and Kathy. Jim is also survived by many members of an extended family. A Memorial Service will be held 1PM, Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel(11150 E. Dartmouth...
Violet Persichitte
Jul 15, 2008
Violet Persichitte of Welby, passed July 15, 2008, at the age of 92. She is survived by her children Nancy (Dick) Worth, Charles, Martin (Carol) and her daughter-in-law JoAnne. Preceded in death by her husband Tony and son Marvin. She has 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Funeral Mass Friday, 10AM at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary...
Douglas Robert Phillips
Jul 15, 2008
Doug Phillips was born September 4, 1943 in St. George, Utah, to Robert and Lenora Phillips. He was the second of four sons. Doug's father died when he was 4. The family lived on a chicken ranch in the desert in what is now within the town limits of St. George. He also worked baling hay for local farmers. Doug's...
Lynell Roeber
Jul 14, 2008
Lynell Roeber of Thornton passed away July 14, wife of William Roeber; mother of Nick (Amy)& Brent (Ann); sister of Phil Heath, Sam Heath & Diana Houghtalling; and grandsonn Korbin Roeber. Celebration of Life Saturday 10:30AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Please share your memories of Lynell and condolences with his family by selecting the ""sign...
Lori Eastridge
Jul 14, 2008
Lori Eastridge of Thornton passed away July 14, 2008. She is survived by her parents Ernest and Ida Coulter; and her daughters Audrey and Shandell Eastridge and Candace Hrubes. Visitation Monday, 2-8PM and Funeral Service Tuesday, 1PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Please leave memories of Lori and condolences for the family by selecting the ""Sign...
Coleen Jeavons
Jul 13, 2008
Coleen Jeavons, 72, passed away July 13, 2008. She was born on July 2, 1936 in Harlan, Iowa and graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. Coleen was an actress, writer, loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Robert; son, Douglas; and step-sons, William, Christopher, Thomas and their families. Coleen was a bridge...
Richard Walker
Jul 12, 2008
Richard Walker, Westminster. Husband of Martha Walker. Father of Michael (Song) Walker, Ann (Michael) Herrman, Patty (Randy) Gendill, Thomas (Diane) Walker and John (Julie) Walker. Also survived by 15 grandchildren. Rosary Tuesday, 7PM at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3141 West 96th Avenue, Westminster. Interment Fort Logan...
Michael Allerton
Jul 12, 2008
Michael E. Allerton, age 64, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 7:00pm, Thursday, July 17th, at Horan & McConaty Funeral chapel on 3101 South Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood, Colorado. His sons, Rev.'s Michael and James Allerton will officiate. Internment and a graveside service will be at the...
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