Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dorothy M. Johns
Feb 15, 2009
Dorothy M. Johns, 88, of Denver, passed away February 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Mitchel B. Johns. Survived by three sons, Brady (Sue), Ron (Lina), and Bob (Candy); five grand-children and three great-grandchildren. Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, February 21, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. A memorial is established with the Order...
Margherita Semplicita Ciccone
Feb 14, 2009
Margherita ""Nona"" Ciccone, 93, went to her eternal rest Saturday, February 14, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband Antonio Ciccone. Sister of Alberto Castellani, Monticchio L'Aquila, Italy. Mother of Angela (Peter) Bruno, Wheat Ridge. Grandmother of Anthony Bruno, Anna (Edward) Meier, Julia (William) Paige, Margaret (Mitchell) Greene and Carisa (James) Murphy; also survived by 12 great grandchildren. Rosary, Thursday...

Harriett L. Russell
Feb 13, 2009
Harriett ""Peggy"" Russell, 80 of Denver; preceeded in death by her husband, Lawrence. Survived by her children Shirley, Dennis and Kenneth Russell and Doris (Tom) Blythe.: Grandchildren Deanne Lowe-Cornelius, Michael Brewer and Michael Blyth and Great Grandchildren Aidan, Jude and Olivia.Memorial Service Monday, 3pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd.; In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to The...
Lila Belle Larson
Feb 12, 2009
Lila Belle Larson, passed away February 12, 2009. Lila is survived by her parents, Sean and Wendy; brother, Wyatt Matthew Larson; grandparents, Rex Helm, Judy Helm, Edna Larson and Paul Larson; great-grandparents, Amelia Ocampo, Howard Larson, Claire Larson, Dryden Barnes, and Beverly Sharp; aunt, Angela (Armond) Starkey; uncle, Anthony Helm; cousins, Hannah Starkey, and Helene Larson. Lila was preceded in...

Eva Mae Larson
Feb 12, 2009
Eva Mae Larson, 93 of Denver was born September 22, 1915 and passed away February 12. 2009. Wife of James E. Larson. Mother of Mike (Judy) Larson, Sheri (Lou) Latino and Gary (Judy) Larson. Grandmother of Perry (Diane) Larson, Wendy (Ron) Browning, Michael (Shannon) Antonucci, Gina (Vince) Young, Erik (Diana) Larson and Kristine (Joey) Manzanares. Sister-in-law of Phyllis Smock. Also...

Russell Eugene Gettman
Feb 12, 2009
Russell Eugene Gettman, born and raised in Colorado, came into the world on May 29, 1959. He was an amazing husband, a loving father and an all around phenomenal man. He touched the lives of everyone he encountered and he always knew how to make people laugh. On August 31, 1985, he got married to his wife Josephine. Some years...

Cindy Ritter
Feb 11, 2009
Cindy Garnett Ritter, 51, of Arvada. Beloved mother of Emma, Andrew, Michael & Timothy. Loving daughter of Shad & Susan Garnett. Sister of Bill (Jennifer) Garnett. Former spouse of Eric Ritter. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends. Memorial Mass Wednesday, 10:00 AM, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 12735 W. 58th Ave. Services to conclude at...

Bobby J. Sawyer
Feb 11, 2009
Bob, 73, of Aurora, passed away Feb. 6, 2009. Survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Marie; sons, Robert (Eny), Scott, and Steven; grandchildren, Ashley, Jonathan, and Ryan; and brother, Jack. Committal Service Thursday, Feb. 12, 10:45 am, Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area ""A"".
Kimberly Sue Jones
Feb 10, 2009
Born in Elizabeth, NJ on 6/25/1966. Grew up in Florida and Georgia. She was active in local horse clubs. Graduated from Newnon High School in 1984. She worked in real estate in Florida, Oregon and Denver. In 1994, she flew the inaugural flight for the new Frontier Airline and was the #2 flight attendant for the airline. In Nov. 2008,...

Donna Bakhtiary
Feb 10, 2009
BAKHTIARY, DONNA JOHNSON Donna Johnson Bakhtiary was born on January 2, 1959 and passed away February 10, 2009. Survived by her husband Behnam, son Austin, daughter Tarah, brother Larry Johnson, sister and brother in law Nancy and John Dalton, nieces Lauren and Jordan Dalton, nephews Justin Dalton and Daniel Jamali. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and sister....

Kerrie Jo Dykton
Feb 9, 2009
Kerrie Jo Dykton, 33, entered into eternal peace on February 9, 2009. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, mother, Kathrine Dykton; step-father, Mark Geber; Sister, Kendra (Tony) Ransom; grandparents, John & Lois Dykton; Aunt, Tanya Crooks & family; and Uncle, John Dykton & Family. Kerrie was the adoring aunt to Lilia & Sullivan Ransom, and fun-loving cousin to Hayden,...

Mary Elizabeth Torpey
Feb 9, 2009
84, of Denver, passed away Feb. 9, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Bob; grandchild, Elizabeth; and brother, Bill. She is survived by her children, Jim, Joe, Carol Hilmes and Dave, along with 6 grandchildren & one great-grandchild. Services will be held on Feb. 13th at The Church of the Risen Christ, 3060 S. Monaco Pkwy. at 10:00 a.m....

Henrietta C. Martinez
Feb 8, 2009
Henrietta C. Martinez passed away February 8, 2009. Predeceased by her husband, Adolph J. Survived by her three sons, three sisters, two brothers, countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation to be held Monday, February 16th, 5-7PM, with a Rosary to follow at Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, February 17th at 10:30 AM, St. Vincent de...

JB Delaney
Feb 8, 2009
JB enlisted in the US Air Force on August 29, 1952 and served for 22 years plus. Retired on December 31, 1974 as a Master Sergeant (E-7). He took basic training at Parks AFB in California, then went to Hill AFB, Utah, Kelly AFB, Texas, Guam, Turkey, Pentagon, USAF Academy, Vietnam, Edwards AFB, and Lowry AFB here in the Denver...
Edith Helen Howe
Feb 8, 2009
Edith Helen Howe, 88, passed away February 8, 2009, in Englewood, Colorado. She was born March 30, 1920, in Cheraw, Colorado to Harry Leo and Lenora Dunlap Nicklos. For many years Edith provided childcare in her home. Her home was a loving environment where Edith (affectionatly known to many as ""Grandma""), cared deeply and had a great love for those...

Jennifer Sue Simcox
Feb 8, 2009
Jennifer Sue Simcox, 37, passed away at home, Sunday, February 8, 2009, in Littleton, CO. She was born September, 21, 1971 in Wheat Ridge, CO. Jennifer is survived by her loving husband, Damion and three boys, Evan (11), Mason (8) and Colin (6); She is the youngest, much loved daughter of Jack R. Stunkard of Arvada, CO and Myrna J....

Walter H. Schultz
Feb 8, 2009
Walt Schultz, 91, passed away in Denver February 8, 2009. Walt moved to Grand Junction in 1944 with his wife Lavina. In 1948 he opened the Home Style Bakery in partnership with his brother-in-law, Alfred Troester. The bakery continues to operate in Grand Junction today. Walt was an active member of the Messiah Lutheran Church until his move to Denver...
John M. Opie
Feb 8, 2009
John M. Opie, 75, of Golden, has gone to his eternal home with the Lord on Sunday February 8, 2009, after living a life of service to God, his family and his country. He grew up in Fargo, ND and enlisted with the U.S. Air Force. He then obtained a Masters in Social Work at and served the Denver Public...
Henry Lee Hudson
Feb 8, 2009
Henry Lee Hudson was born Sept. 3, 1928 into a farm family of 3 children. His brother, John, preceded him in death; and his sister Arlene, lives in Olathe, Colorado with her husband, Clyde. They have 5 children. Henry worked hard as a youngster and when he was 17 years old, he started working for Loretto Heights College - an...
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