Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Lillian Ruth Studen
Jun 27, 2009
Lillian R. Studen 86, passed away June 27, 2009. Beloved mother of Sofija Noel and Nick (Sharon) Studen, Jr.; loving grandmother of Shawn Noel, Nick Studen, III and Tonya Lee Studen; proud great grandmother of Andrew Preble and Ashton Preble. Preceded in death by her ex-husband Nick Studen. She was owner and teacher of Lillian Studen School of Dance. Visitation...

John Domenic Talarico
Jun 27, 2009
Survived by children Paula (Philip) Holt, Michael (Nathalie); grandchildren Mindy, Jeremy, Juliette, Cecilia; great grandson Derek. Preceded in death by siblings Vincent ""Jimmy"", Anthony, Anna. Visitation Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 3900 Pierce St. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Walter Virgil Baggett
Jun 27, 2009
Walter Virgil Baggett, 77 passed away June 27, 2009. He is survived by daughter, Cindy (Michael) Funk; grandchildren: Jerred, Ryan, Alexandra, & Samantha; brother, Bob (Darlene) Baggett. Virgil was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Tiny Viola Baggett; sons, Walter Dean (Buddy) & Wayland Todd; sister, Phyllis Parr. Public Visitation, Wed. 7/1, 3-7 PM, Horan & McConaty...

William Joseph Dwyer
Jun 26, 2009
Bill, Retired Air Force Master Sgt., 73, passed away June 26, 2009. Beloved father of Deborah Ann (Scott) Helfrich, Christopher E. Dwyer, Theresa Marie Dwyer (Reid); grandfather of Daniel Huff and Ryan Helfrich; loving brother of Mary (William) Hall, Patricia Dwyer and Eileen (Charles) Daysh. Visitation today 3-5 pm; Funeral Mass Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 am - both at Horan...

Melodye Ann Krohn
Jun 26, 2009
Passed away June 26, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Donald. Public Visitation, Tues. 6/30 5-9 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E, Dartmouth Ave., Aurora. Funeral Service, Wed. 7/1, 10:00 AM, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 11500 E Iliff Ave., Aurora. Burial following at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 12:15 PM Shelter C.

Evangeline Nau Mangone
Jun 26, 2009
Born December 24, 1913 in Corsicana, Texas to Oscar Charles Bruno (of Quero, Texas) and Jenny Lee Boyd (of Corpus Christy, Texas) Nau. Evangeline grew up in Corpus Christy, Texas and graduated from Texas Women's College in Denton, Texas with a degree in English. She taught elementary school and worked for American Airlines before moving to Denver, where she was...

Patricia L. Grant
Jun 26, 2009
68, of Littleton. Survived by husband Robert, daughter Shawna (David) Hastings, grandchildren Alex and Charles Hastings, and brothers Bill and Steve Davidson. Preceded in death by son Kelly Grant. Patricia's life was filled with teaching, college professorship, poetry, motherhood, and she earned 2 Masters, Doctoral degree, and was a Certified Poetry Therapist. Funeral Mass, Thurs. July 2, 10:30AM, Light of...

Nettie Boyd
Jun 25, 2009
Jean, 80, of Denver, passed away June 25, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Kenneth, her children: Gary (Susan) Boyd, Gayle Storatz, Douglas (Debbie) Boyd, Laura (Kurt) Buckeye; grandchildren: Kenneth (Wendy) Boyd, Jennifer (Kevin) Whittemore, Zachary Storatz, Kellie (Dave) Morante, Brian (Emily) Boyd, Matthew Boyd, Neil Buckeye, Tanya Buckeye, Naomi Buckeye; great-grandchildren: Nicolas Boyd, Connor Boyd,...

Douglas B. Erbeck
Jun 25, 2009
Douglas B. Erbeck of Centennial, CO, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 25, 2009. Born March 6, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, IA. Graduated from Wentworth Military Academy in 1962 and The American Academy of Art in 1968, with a commercial art degree. He moved to Colorado in 1971 and was employed 28 years with Western Tele-Communications, Inc....
Steve E. Welborn
Jun 24, 2009
Steve Welborn of Northglenn, husband of Molina Welborn, father of Landra & Samantha, son of Mike & linda Tyler, brother of Donny Welborn & Barton Vann, son in law of Pam Rowan, also survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial Services Tuesday 7:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street. Please share memories of Steven and condolences for...

Richard Paul Huter
Jun 24, 2009
Richard P. Huter, 80, of Denver died June 24, 2009. He is survived by his children, Martin (Beth), Diane (Ken) Aragon, Susan (Erwin) Retzer, Annie, Mary Rose (Jim) Hartmann, and Karen (Mark) Hoofnagle; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. His wife, Margaret (Tyne), and son, Michael, preceded him in death. Visitation, Sunday, 5-6pm; Rosary, 6pm; Funeral Mass, Monday, 10am, all at...

Patricia S. Wojciechowski-Cunningham
Jun 24, 2009
Survived by her husband, W. Reilly Cunningham; mother, Virginia (Erv) Kemper; siblings, Judith (Bjoern) Gade, Susan Sabin (Don Fenno), Matthew (Laura) Wojciechowski, Mary Ellen Nowinski and Michael (Paula) Wojciechowski; stepson, Chris (Sue) Cunningham and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family services are being held. Memorial donations are suggested to the Aurora Mental Health Center.

Faustino ""Foster"" Salaz
Jun 24, 2009
Passed away June 24, 2009. Survived by his wife Tillie, son Robert and daughter Pauline. Rosary, Thursday, July 2, 10:30AM and Funeral Mass to follow at 11AM, both to be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2361 E. 78th Ave., Denver. Burial at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 1:30 PM
Jess S. Gibson
Jun 23, 2009
Jess grew up on a dairy farm in Berryville, Arkansas but always found time to play tennis. He lettered in tennis in high school. Jess enlisted in the Army/Air Corps a few months prior to World War II and was active military, United States Air Force, for 27 years. He spent 2 1/2 years in the South Pacific during World...
Marianne R. Coulter
Jun 23, 2009
Marianne Rose Stasko Coulter, born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on March 6, 19XX--shame on you for asking. Married Alvin Coulter, October 2, 1954. She and Al raised two children: Jude (Judie) and Chris. Marianne was a talented artist and loved drawing her trademarked 'Daisy Peddlar'. She loved to laugh, drink coffee, play games-especially cards, dance, roller-skate, play piano, and entertain...

Doris Marie Ward
Jun 23, 2009
Doris Marie Ward of Denver. Survived by her children Ronald Melichar and Nancy (Brad) Hodgkins, her grandchildren Hunton and Jamie (Caley Orr)Hodgkins. Funeral Service, 10:00 in the Morning Monday, June 29, 2009 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado.

Philip Barry Gottlieb
Jun 22, 2009
Philip is survived by his wife Mary K. Gottlieb; sons Christopher Gottlieb and Matthew Gottlieb; and many additional treasured family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at 4:00 PM at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 East Hampden Avenue, in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113. Donations may be made in Philip's name...
Lawrence Neal Smart
Jun 22, 2009
Larry, 66, of Lone Tree, Colorado died June 22, 2009 after a 10-year battle with cancer. Larry was born December 5, 1942 in Los Angeles, California. After college, Larry served in the Army as an intelligence specialist. He received an honorable discharge in 1968. After a long esteemed career with Xerox Corporation, Larry and his wife, Susan moved to Colorado...

Thelma Wood
Jun 22, 2009
Thelma Wood was born June 26, 1918 in Wayne County, Iowa, to Oscar and Ruth Wood. Thelma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother & friend, She spent her life building memories, always extending her arms in embrace to others and expanding her circle of loved ones. Thelma lived in Denver, spending over 50 years of marriage with her husband Robert...

Donald Lowell Wertz
Jun 22, 2009
Donald Lowell Wertz, 73, of Littleton, passed away June 22, 2009. He is surived by his sons, David and Chris and was preceded in death by his wife, Donna. A Graveside Committal of Cremated Remains will take place at Ft. Logan National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 10:30 AM, Shelter ""B"". Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to leave...
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