Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Laura Ellen Callier
May 4, 2009
Laura Ellen Callier, artist, writer, and avid researcher committed to social justice and environmental issues, passed away on May 4, 2009 at her father's home in Denver while in the care of the Hospice of St. John. Death was due to ovarian cancer. Born December 18, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Douglas Rean Callier and Anne Elizabeth Callier (nee...

Joseph W. Babnik
May 4, 2009
Joseph Babnik passed away May 4, 2009. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday May 7, 2009 at 9:00 am at Notre Dame Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at 10:15 am, Staging Area C. Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to leave messages of sympathy for Joseph's family.

Helen Rath Ward
May 3, 2009
Helen Rath Ward, 92, of Denver died May 3, 2009. She is survived by her children, Roma (Jerry) Rehkow, of Denver, Kent Rath, of Meeker, CO, and Charles Rath, whereabouts unknown; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Her grandson, Matthew, preceded her in death. Memorial Service, Friday, 11am, Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. Please share your memories of Helen...

John A. Lell
May 3, 2009
John A. Lell, 85, of Denver. Preceded in death by his wife Betty Jo. Father of Gerald S. Lell, Tom (Barbara) Lell & Kathy (Bill) Heicher. Grandfather of John, Paul, Scott, Brett & Annie. Great-Grandfather of 4. Also survived by numerous other relatives & friends. Memorial Mass Friday, 11:00AM, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd. Private interment Fort...
Chuck Collier
May 2, 2009
Charles ""Skip"" Collier, 70, of Lakewood, passed away May 2, 2009. A Memorial Service at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood to be held Friday 5/8 at 2:00 in the afternoon Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to leave messages of sympathy for Chuck's family. An Irish Prayer Death is nothing at all. It does not count....

Thomas Bricker
May 2, 2009
Thomas Bricker, 93, of Denver, passed away peacefully May 2, 2009. He is survived by his son, John; sisters: Rosie, Pete, Ginny and Gwen; brother, Homer; 3 granchildren and four great-grandchildren. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Helen; two sisters and one brother. A Public Visitation will be held, Wednesday May 6, from 4:00 to...
George A. Lamirato, Sr.
May 1, 2009
George A. Lamirato, Sr., died at the age of 76 on May 1, 2009. George served our country in the United States Marine Corps. George is survived by his children, Carla Mayer, Tony and his wife Linda Lamirato, his brothers Bernard and Thomas and their wives, his sisters Margaret Pitton, Frances Soltow, Josephine Santangelo, Theresa Lamirato, and his brother in...
Kenneth Joseph Scavo
May 1, 2009
Kenneth Joseph Scavo age 50, formerly of Greenwood Village, Colorado passed away in his Ft. Collins home early May 1, 2009. Kenny is survived by his wife Tina Scavo, his two daughters Julianne and Kendall, his parents Robert J. and Carolyn Scavo, and his three siblings: brother Mark and sister-in-law Patti Scavo, his sister Cris and brother-in-law Pete Tovani, and...

Peggy Cooley
Apr 30, 2009
Peggy Cooley, 63 passed away in the comfort of family on April 30, 2009. Peggy was born October 26, 1945 in Denver, Colorado. She was one of eleven children. She spent her professional life as a registered nurse. Peggy is survived by 8 siblings, 3 children Kevin, Kelly (Kevin) and Casey (Pam) and 3 grandchildren Matthew, Megan and Delilah. She...

John A. Zack
Apr 30, 2009
passed away April 30, at his residence. Loving husband of Betty; father of John A. Zack III (Susan Fleming) and Barb Griebel (Steve); grandfather of Jennifer Zack, Christopher Griebel and Kevin Griebel; brother of Sara A. Hrasch and the late Robert Zack. Longtime member of the American Legion, Post 23, Knights of Columbus Council 4079, Mercy Winners Circle Alumni and...

Beatrice S. Johnson
Apr 30, 2009
83, of Lakewood. Wife of George, mother of Janice, grandmother of Cristen and Jessica. Loved by sisters, brothers, numerous family members and friends. Rosary, Monday, 7PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 10AM, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Margaret Katherine Kessler
Apr 30, 2009
Passed away April 30, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas H. Kessler; dearest mother and best friend of Gretchen M. Kessler; sister of the late Marie (Harmon) Lowber and late Cecelia (Harmon) Carr; also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. Wake and funeral will take place in Snyder, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...
Howard A. Watters
Apr 30, 2009
84, of Denver, passed away April 30, 2009. Survived by Audrey, his wife of 59 years; his children, Sarah Watters (Peter) Greenlaw, Mark DeWitt Watters ""Doc"", Paul Farr Watters, Anne Watters (William) Paterson, David Andrew Watters; grandchildren, Drew and Colin Greenlaw, Amanda Watters, Scarlett and Andrew Watters, Jessica (Paul) Clement, Seri, Amelia, Clara, Wolfie, and Eliza Gilliam, Priscilla, Max, Alexandra,...
Robert Michael Howard
Apr 29, 2009
Robert ""Bob"" Michael Howard, 60, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife Annie McCullough, his daughter Claire Elizabeth Howard, his parents Joseph and Susan Howard of Trumbull, CT, his brother Joseph ""Jay"" (Pam) Howard and sisters Joan (Al) Samson, Patricia (Rick) Parnoff, Sister Ann...

June Bower Cox
Apr 28, 2009
June Bower Cox of Aurora, Colorado died Tuesday, April 28, 2009 of a stroke. She was born June 17, 1933 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Frank and Odelle Pavlik. She lived in Milwaukee for 22 years, Southern California for 47 years and spent the remaining 7 years of her life in Colorado. She is survived by her children; Randall Bower of...

Vivian E. Gilbert
Apr 28, 2009
84, of Denver. Wife of Henry Gilbert. Mother of Dale, Steven, John, Mark. In lieu of flowers, send donations to The Gathering Place, 1535 High Street, Denver, CO 80218, 303-321-4198.

Lillian Marie Thompson
Apr 28, 2009
Lillian Marie Thompson, 82, wife of the late Dr. Rollin Thompson. She is survived by five children and nine grandchildren. Lil was loved for her feisty spirit and indomitable optimism. Visitation 2:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Service 1:00 PM Monday, University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Blvd. Contributions may be...
Eleanor F. Waida
Apr 28, 2009
Mrs. Eleanor F. Waida, age 86, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado died April 28, 2009. Survivors include her children, Judith (Anthony) Scillia, Christine (Mark) Larkin, John (Donna) Waida, Michael (Jennifer Waida), and Catherine (Kimberlea Fowler) Waida; and grandchildren, Ian Tutzauer, Lauren Tutzauer, Eric Larkin, Matthew Larkin, Allison Larkin, John Waida, Brandon Fain, Lawrence Waida, Kevin Waida, and Kyle Fowler. She was...

Anthony J. Talarico
Apr 28, 2009
Anthony J. Talarico of Westminster, husband of the late Adeline D. Talarico, father of Joseph A. (Elizabeth) Talarico, Madelyn (James) Myers, brother of John D. Talarico, grandfather of Dana Talarico, Teresa & Chad Myers & 2 gt. grandchildren. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3141 W. 96th Ave., Westminster. Entombment Mt. Olivet. Vistitation Friday 5:00-7:00PM at Horan...
Patrick Franklin Magezi
Apr 28, 2009
Patrick Magezi was a nice, caring, intelligent and very charismatic person that brought light into the room just with his presence. No matter where the person was from, their race, or religion, Patrick always found a way to relate with that individual on some level due to his humble nature. Patrick always knew how to make himself the life of...
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