Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
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...
Katrina Suzanne ""Katie"" Jaeger
Jul 11, 2008
Memorial Services to honor Katie's life will be held Thursday, July 17, 2008 beginning at 2:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (just west of Holly), in Centennial, Colorado. Please share your memories of Katie and condolences with her family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" button below.
Agnes ""Aggie"" M. Purvis
Jul 11, 2008
Agnes ""Aggie"" Marie Purvis, 63, passed away July 11, 2008. Beloved wife of William I. Purvis for 43 years; loving mother of William J. Purvis, Lawson E. (Gale) Purvis and Andrea M. Purvis; proud grandmother of Bryson A. Purvis, Mariah K. Purvis, Breanna R. Purvis and Emma G. Purvis; sister of Frankie (Andy) Bailey and Don Johnson; and daughter-in-law of...
William H. O'Bryan
Jul 11, 2008
William is survived by his wife, Marjorie M.; granddaughter Kendra Maritza; sister-in-law Doris Lewis-Collins; and daughter Cleie Michelle (Charles) Raney. He is preceded in death by his son Richard L. O'Bryan. William retired C.E.O. of M.P.L.I.A., organized and operated Receivership Office for the State of Missouri in Kansas City. He also did insurance consulting work after his retirement in Denver....
Julie Barr Megel
Jul 11, 2008
Julie Barr Megel, 54, passed away July 11, 2008. Beloved wife of Marvin Megel; daughter of Browne and Suzanne Barr; sister of Nancy (Jim) Adrianse, Doug (Linda) Barr, Tom (Mindy) Barr, Jud (Heidi) Barr, Jennifer (Seth) Wicks. Memorial Service Wednesday, July 16, 10 am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora. Contributions may be made to...
Vi Riggs
Jul 9, 2008
Preceded in death by husband, Paul, and daughter, Sheri. Survived by grandsons, Brandon and Brian Lucero; sister, Shirley LaPlatt; brother, Pat Ellis; nieces, Gloria and Sally. Visitation Wednesday 3:00- 8:00 PM, Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:00 AM, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo St. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Arlyn G. Plucker
Jul 9, 2008
Arlyn ""Arnie"" Plucker of Thornton, husband of Linda Plucker; son of Dolores Plucker; father of Shelly (Tony) Martin, Jessica Plucker, Toni Parsons & Brad Rossi; brother of Jeff Plucker & Vonda Essex; also survived by 5 grandchildren. Preceded in death by father Arthur Plucker. Visitation Sunday 6PM-8PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Funeral Service Monday 10AM,...
Bradley Owen Jensen
Jul 9, 2008
Bradley O. Jensen, 36, of Littleton. Son of Pauline & Sherman Jensen. Father of Hannah. Brother of Roger (April), Eric (Julie), Susan (Noel) Schilling, Karen (Miti) Pula, Cathy (Chad) Fahnestock, Alisa Escobar. Preceded in death by brothers Scott & Brian. Visitation Monday 10:00 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...
Alexander Silva
Jul 8, 2008
Alex Silva, 83, passed away July 8, 2008, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born July 24, 1924, in Trinidad, Colorado, to Fernando and Phoebe Kreeger Silva. Alex was one of twelve siblings born in Trinidad. He served in the Army from 1944 through 1946. Alex was in Guam on the way to Japan. After his tour in the Pacific he...
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