Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 3, 2009

1-27-1917 - 1-3-2009, of Arvada. Beloved mother of John (Pam) Ryzman, of Rockwall, TX, Beverly (Earl) Brown, of Arvada, Sue (Fred) Felmlee, of Denver, and Judy (Vasily) Uschak, of Arvada; stepmother of Max (Joan) Kennedy, of Charleston, SC; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Austin Morton, of Wheat Ridge, Donald Morton, of Cederedge; and sister, Margaret Williams,...

Jan 3, 2009

Daniel Lee Yates April 18, 1943 – January 3, 2009 Predeceased by his parents, Frank Barns and Mildred Yates, and grandchildren, Christopher, Allison and Kyley. Survived by his loving wife, Judy, children; Loretta (Tom), James (Sandy), and Michael (Amy), grandchildren; Kristyn Gouchenour, Daniel, Salina, Coty, Jonathan and Matthew Yates; sisters, Frances Bahl, Kaye Yates-Taylor and Anne Miller, brothers; Hugh (Loretta),...

Jan 2, 2009

Edwin ""Ed"" McLain, 74, of Lakewood. Husband of Jeanne. Father of Ed, Betty, Stacey, Douglas & Michelle (Mike). Grandfather of 9. Also survived by numerous other relatives & friends. Funeral service Tuesday, 4:00PM, Horan & McConaty Family Mortuary, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Lyman Cemetery, Lyman Wyoming. Donations suggested to Porter Hospice.

Jan 2, 2009

Col. Martin C. Brandt (Ret.), of Aurora, Colorado, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. He was born in Olmitz, Kansas, the third child of Charles and Laura Brandt. Martin was employed as an apprentice printer when he was drafted into the Army during World War II. His military career spanned 27 years and included WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam...

Jan 2, 2009

Magdalen Marie Shumaker, 97, passed away on January 2, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Dwight. Survived by daughter Joyce (Bob) Herald, grandsons Matthew (Deanna) Herald and James (Tony) Herald, and great granddaughter Asha Renee. Funeral service to be held Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 4:30 PM at Horan and McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora.

Jan 2, 2009

York, Jerry Joe, 63 of Littleton, CO, passed away suddenly on January 2nd, 2009 upon return from a short vacation to Hawaii with his wife Carrie. Jerry was the successful founder and president of York Engineering Services, a consulting engineering firm in Denver, CO for more than 30 years. During his career, he practiced aeronautical, mechanical, structural and civil engineering...

Jan 1, 2009

Kaethe passed away on January 1, 2009 at The Medical Center of Aurora. She was born May 10, 1928 in Germany. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Kay Barlow, and beloved son-in-law Larry G. Barlow; granddaughters Lisa Ann Sage-Lowe and Kindra Lee Barlow Svoboda and great grandchildren Bella Mina Sage, Lily Jean Svoboda and Gavin Thomas Svoboda. She was...

Jan 1, 2009

Longtime resident of Haxtun, CO. Preceded in death by her husband, Clinton E. Survived by her children, Marcus, Neal and Lisa; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Geraldine Ahnstead and Marlene Hill and preceded in death by a brother, Ward Dee. Visitation, Tuesday, 8-1 at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. followed by Graveside services, 2 PM, Ft. Logan National...

Jan 1, 2009

Gloria Irene (Maes) Romero-Smith was born on September 1, 1934 in Denver to Saul & Emmalinda Prospera Maes. She passed away on January 1, 2009 at 74 years old. Wife of Karl ""Smitty"" Smith; Mother of Randy (Doris), Billy and Danny (Maria Elena); Grandmother of Mark Romero, Terra Pulido, Victoria Romero, Billy Dean Romero and Preston Romero; Great-Grandmother of Jazmine...

Dec 31, 2008

My father lived 91 years, 7 months and 26 days. He did not go quietly into the night. You do not live to be 91 by going quietly into the night. And that is the point I want to address to his dear great grandchildren whom he loved. You knew pa only as a man in declining health and someone...

Dec 31, 2008

Sundina ""Sandy"" Kite, 82, of Denver, passed away on New Year's Eve, with family at her side. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Weldon F. Kite, and two stepsons, Weldon B. Kite and James M. Kite. She is survived by her son, John A. Kite, and life partner, Brad Margritz, of Denver; her son, Ray D. Kite, and wife, Ann...

Dec 30, 2008

Mariano ""Mike"" Balistreri, 95, of Denver. Husband of Mary Ann Balistreri. Preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Kronawitter. Father of Marie (John) Nurkula, Barbara Schuetz, Marion Balistreri, and Michael (Shelly) Balistreri; stepfather of Rosalee (Doug) Solt, Clara (David) Schafer, and the late Jim and Anthony Rosa; stepfather-in-law of Carol Rosa and Beth Ann Rosa. Brother of Gaetanina ""Tillie""...

Dec 30, 2008

Cynthia Hayden Holmquist, 74, born on January 30, 1934, and a fourth generation Denver native, died peacefully on December 30, 2008 from a sudden onset of cancer. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparent, Henry Buchtel, former Governor of Colorado and Chancellor of Denver University (Buchtel Boulevard); grandparents, Margaret and Frost Buchtel; parents, George Hayden and Barbara Buchtel Hayden;...

Dec 30, 2008

Robert Conroy, 79, passed away December 30, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife, Margie & many family members. Funeral Mass to be held Friday, January 2, at 11:30AM at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 900 W. Midway Blvd., Broomfield. Please share your memories of Robert and condolences for the family by clicking the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below.

Dec 30, 2008

Dec 30, 2008

David came to Colorado after his service in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed fishing, skiing, and camping. He also had a great time playing pool and tennis. He met his future wife at Arapahoe Community College. David's work as an electronics technician was cut short by multiple schlerosis. Even though his last years were spent in a nursing home, David...

Dec 30, 2008

Thank you everyone for taking the time to view our son's page. Brece led an exciting, challenging and fast paced life to say the least! Brece was born at Swedish Hospital in Englewood, on April 27th, 1981. From the very start, he was the sweetest baby you would ever want to hold. As he grew older he overcame many obstacles...

Dec 30, 2008

MUTZ, LINDA L. (STENSON) September 9, 1947 to December 30, 2008, of Englewood. Cat/Dog Trainer extraordinaire. Survived by her husband, Mark, sister Bev (Ray) Shuster, and many loving friends & relatives. Memorial Service 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 6, 2009, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd.

Dec 30, 2008

Carol, 69, of Littleton passed away peacefully on December 30, 2008 with her family by her side. She shared her life and blessed many with her love and friendship. She was a very loving wife and mother who lived a full and happy life. Carol is survived by her husband Melvin D. Smith; children, Korrie (Charlie) Cherrington, Micheal (Kathleen) Smith...

Dec 29, 2008

Laurie MacEachen, age 45, passed away December 29, 2008. Survived by her sisters, Beth Bennett, Ginger Moschetti, Anne Jones, and brothers, David and Scot MacEachen. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, January 10th, 10AM, at Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd.