Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Apr 29, 2008

John T. Hanrahan, 84, of Aurora, died April 29, 2008. He retired from the Public Service Co. His wife, Dorothy, survives him along with many nieces, nephews, and other family members. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 9:30am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Entombment, Mt. Olivet.

Apr 29, 2008

Steven J. ""Fever"" Yerke, 57 of Thornton died on April 29, 2008. Husband of Jeanne Voss. Father of Steven J. Yerke, Jr., Christina M. Yerke, Jason Yerke, Jennifer (Mikey) Voss-Parris, Jacob (Misook) Voss and Jessica (Davey) Lawson. Brother of Deborah (Dave) Wilson and Rick (Deb) Yerke. Grandfather of Teylor, Alyssa, Alexiss, Lexe, Tristin, Kassee, and Cole. Uncle of Cory, Brianna...

Apr 29, 2008

Jay Pershing, 67, of Aurora, went home to be with the Lord April 29, 2008. Survived by his wife Kathy; children Cheryl (Gary) Cassily of Northglenn and James Pershing of Aurora; grandchildren Amber, Thomas, Tristan, Cameron and Tanner; mother Sara Pershing; and brother Ron Pershing. Visitation Friday, May 2, 6-8 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth...

Apr 28, 2008

Helen M. Judish of Denver, Mother of John ""Dave"", Shirley Jenkins, Linda (Doug) Berkey & Carol Mullins, also survived by 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Rosary 7:00PM Thursday at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Funeral Mass Friday 10:00AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3141 W. 96th Ave., Westminster. Entombment at Mt....

Apr 28, 2008

Joel E. Vigil of Thornton, husband of Julie Vigil, father of Sabrina, son of Martin & the late Louise Kniephof, brother of Christine (Jeremy) Ogzewalla, Michael Kniephof. Funeral service Friday 10:00 AM at Summit Grove LDS Church, 3501 Summit Grove Parkway. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assc., 2480 W. 26th Ave., Denver, 80211 or...

Apr 27, 2008

Stephanie C. Martinez, 45, of Littleton. Wife of Michael A. Martinez, Sister of Julia Carlson Stuart Carlson. Step Daughter of Larry Lund. Neice of Bob & Gretchen Carlson. Numeous Neices. Visitation Friday, May 2, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth. Memorial Service Rockland Community Church 17 S. Mt Vernon Country Club Road, Friday,...

Apr 27, 2008

Apr 27, 2008

Beloved husband of Peggy; dedicated father of Sam (Mickey), Zach (Jennifer) & Judge (Sarah); grandfather of Samantha & Quinn. Rosary Thursday, 7:30 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Mass Friday, 10:00 AM, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2375 E. Arizona Ave.

Apr 26, 2008

Sarah ""Sally"" Dey Sally was born April 18, 1934 to Hugh and Fern Dey of Fort Collins, Colorado. She was a proud Fort Collins High School Lambkin and Colorado State University Ram. Sally earned her Master's Degree at CSU and spent her professional life as an educator and administrator at Red Rocks Community College. She is remembered by her former...

Apr 25, 2008

NELSON, RUTH L. Ruth L. Nelson, 90, of Denver passed away with her family at her side. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Nelson. She is survived by her children, Paula Nelson-Marten, Ted Nelson, Pamela (Howard) Tsuchiya, Holly Wicklund, and Tammy Dixon, and six grandchildren. Visitation to be held Thursday, May 1, from 5-7 at Horan & McConaty,...

Apr 25, 2008

Patricia Jeanette Sharp, of Littleton, died April 25, 2008, after a brief illness. Born August 27, 1921 in New York City, the only child of Lucia Dimick Dean, Patricia grew up in Indianapolis, IN, and lived most of her adult life in North Webster and Warsaw, IN. In 1998, she moved to Littleton to be closer to her family. She...

Apr 25, 2008

Michael John Sanchez, of Denver. Husband of Rena Sanchez; son of Roger & Georgene Sanchez; father of Gina (Juan), Gerald, Gino, and Heather; grandfather of Isaac, Mimi, Elena, Mario, Lita, and Brittney; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and family. Rosary Thursday 7 p.m., Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m., both at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1852 West 52nd. Avenue,...

Apr 23, 2008

Son of Asa O. Merrick and Ethel Campbell Merrick; Brother of Marie Ethel Campbell Schaffer, Step-Brother of George Wesley Harker; Uncle to Freddie (Allison) Schaffer, Vivian M. Harker, George E. Harker, Janice L. Adams and Joyce I. Saitta; Brother-in-law to Edna L. Harker, Frances Allen and Winifred Gies. Preceded in death by his wife Grace Merrick; brother, George w. Harker;...

Apr 23, 2008

Joseph E. Twidwell, M.D. passed away on April 23, 2008. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Virginia. He is also survived by his son, Joe, Jr., his wife Diana of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota and their three children, Jeremy, Jon and Jennifer; his daughter, Judy Pogge, her husband Jack, of Greenwood Village, Colorado and their three...

Apr 23, 2008

Chris Robinson was born February 23, 1987, in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Regis Jesuit High School in 2005 with highest honors. At the University of Colorado in Boulder, Chris studied molecular biology. Due to his outstanding g.p.a. and charismatic personality, Chris was employed at the University as a chemistry lab assistant, tutoring the recitation classes for Chemistry 2. Chris...

Apr 22, 2008

CRIBARI, FRANK L. 83, of Denver, died April 22, 2008. Frank was born Jan 18, 1925, in Salida, CO to Sam and Mary Cribari. He married Trudy Wojtacha at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salida and settled in Denver. He worked 29 years with Buddy and Lloyd's grocery and for 11 years with PACE warehouse. Frank enjoyed time with family,...

Apr 22, 2008

Born September 1, 1917, entered into rest on April 22, 2008. Beloved father of Audrey Haynes, Dr. Mackie Hill, Freddie Barr and Atty. Priscilla Barr; grandfather of Walter Haynes, III, Chantelle Wilson, Yjuania Haynes-Flores, Mackie Faye Hill and Kreighton Barr; great grandfather of LaTisha Yvette Wilson, Audrey Elizabeth Haynes, Jordan Taylor Flores, Kolour Barr, Khandi Barr; and great great grandfather...

Apr 21, 2008

Andrew Chillemi, 76, of Wheat Ridge. Husband of DonaLee Chillemi. Father of Debbee (Mike) Jackson, Nick (Marie) Tony (Linda), Gino and Kathy (Mike) Kelly; also survived by 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Monday, 1PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. Entombment, Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to The Children's Hospital Foundation,...

Apr 21, 2008

Born to Ken and Lola Epperson in Denver and raised in Littleton, Kent joined an older brother, Paul, attending K-12 schools in Littleton. As a young child he was heavy and didn't care much about physical activity, but took over Paul's paper route when Paul was off doing his sports. He enjoyed spending time with his mom in the kitchen...

Apr 21, 2008

Joseph A. Hall, 87, of Denver, died on April 21st, 2008. He is survived by his children, Jack (Patty) Hall, Jay (Mary) Hall, and Judy (Jahn) Owens; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His wife, Viola, preceded him in death. Rosary, Sunday, 12:30 p.m.; Funeral Mass, Monday, 9:30 a.m.; both at The Gardens at St. Elizabeth, 2835 W. 32nd Ave. Private...