Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Josephine M. Heid
Jan 27, 2009
HEID, JOSEPHINE Josephine M. Heid, 98, passed away January 27, 2009. Born in Leonardville, KS, she was predeceased by her husband, George. Survived by her children, Bob (Fran) Heid, JoAnn (Garland) Davis; grandchildren, Ken, Gary, Teri, Carrie, Andrea, Brooke, B.J.; and great-grandchildren, Alex, Adam, Nicholas, and Maisie. Visitation to be held 10-11AM, and Funeral Service at 11AM, Saturday, January 31st,...

Frank Stefanski
Jan 27, 2009
Frank Stefanski passed away January 27, 2009. Pre-deceased by his wife, Mary Agnes, sons, Frank and Jim. Survived by sons, Mike and Bob, brother, Stan, grandson, Robert. Visitation to take place Tuesday, February 3rd, 10-11:30am, with Funeral Service at 11:30am, both at Horan and McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Burial to follow at Fort Logan Nat'l Cemetery, 1:30pm, Staging Area...

William Kevin Wolf
Jan 27, 2009
Bill Wolf, 59, passed away January 27, 2009. Bill was born on November 29, 1949 in Laurel, MS, and was the oldest of 3 children. He is survived by his wife, Cathy, son, Billy, daughter-in-law, Michele, mother, Ruth Stafford, two brothers, Ken and Jeff Wolf, and four grandchildren, Nicholas, Nichole, Brianna, and Peyton. He is further survived by nieces, nephews,...
Helen Sullivan Tierney
Jan 27, 2009
Helen was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 17, 1913. She was the oldest of five children, two of whom died in childhood. Her early pictures show a waif of a young girl with great big brown eyes. She was quite ill at birth, but her health rebounded in short order. She was named Helen after her mother. Chicago was...

Angelo H. Domenico
Jan 26, 2009
Angelo H. Domenico 95, of Welby, father of Barbara McMillion, Michael (Susie) & Donald Domenico, brother of Lucy Ciolli, also survived by 9 grandchildren & 20 great-grandchildren & 9 great-great-grandchildren. Rosary, Friday 7:00P at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton, Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00AM at Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 2361 E. 78th Ave.,...

Helen A. Opp
Jan 26, 2009
OPP, Helen A., of Denver and Bailey, CO, Age 93. Preceded in death by husband, Ted A. Opp. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family. A Service of Remembrance to be held at Porter Place Chapel, Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, at 9:30 a.m. Private Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Jeanne C. Smith
Jan 26, 2009
Jeanne C. Smith, 92, of Arvada passed away on January 26, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Paul; children, Judi (Don) Theander, Phil (Iris) Smith, and Paula (Dave) Wilson; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Memorial Service, Saturday, 1:30pm, Colorado Lutheran Home Chapel, 8001 W. 71st Ave. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box...
Robert Johnson
Jan 25, 2009
Robert (Bob) Johnson of Westminster, 82, RTD driver, husband of Ann Johnson, father of Karen Anderson, Sheri Lucero, Bruce (Terri) Weaver, Jeanie (Ricky) Vigil, Cheri Broach, and Gary (Elaine) Weaver, also survived by 14 grandchildren, 20 great grand- children. Memorial service Thurs- day, 10 AM, at Horan & McConanty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Please share your memories of...

Gerald Leon Newton
Jan 25, 2009
Gerald L. Newton passed away January 25, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Jomary. Survived by children, Melissa (Thomas) Boullt, Christopher(Cheryl Newton, Theresa (Jack Moss) Newton, Patricia (William) Tremmel, grandchildren, Michael and Stephanie Newton, Matthew and Mitchell Boullt, Riley, Marley, and Lucy Tremmel and granddogs, Nellie and Libby. Rosary will take place Sunday, February 8th, 4pm and Funeral Mass...

Betty Stites
Jan 24, 2009
STITES, BETTY KOBLER Betty Kobler Stites, beloved wife of Frank Stites, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009, surrounded by her family. Betty was born to Gertrude and Arthur Kobler, October 29, 1927, in Penokee, Kansas. She married Frank Stites on February 18, 1947 in Penokee. They moved to Wheat Ridge, where they spent their years together. Betty liked to say...
Edward F. Hanifen
Jan 23, 2009
Edward F. Hanifen, 83, a well respected and longtime Colorado banker, passed away peacefully at his home in Lakewood, Colorado, on January 23, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Iris; brother Bishop Richard C. Hanifen and sister Dorothy (Gene) Lomme; children Edward R. (Robin) Hanifen, Mary Pat (Dick) Himes, Dorothy ""Dottie"" Bentley, Michael (Mandy) Hanifen, Robin (Gary) Mastellar...

Benjamin Thomas Abbott
Jan 23, 2009
Benjamin Thomas ""Benny"" Abbott died January 23, 2009 in Denver, CO. Benny was born in Griffin, GA, Octo-ber 18, 1946 and was raised in Barnesville, GA. Benny graduated from Gordon Military College in Barnes- ville and served four years as a Marine including Vietnam. As a graduate with honors from Georgia Tech, Benny had a long career as a manager...

Gerald James Espinosa
Jan 22, 2009
Jerry, 62, of Denver. Prayer Service January 29, 2009, 9:30 AM, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. with Committal Service, 11:00 AM, at Ft. Logan, Staging Area ""A"". Survived by wife, Heather Espinosa, Mother-In-Law, Patricia Diem, children Cherie Espinosa, Christine Espinosa, and Erik Espinosa, and grandchild Faith.
Larry Eugene Glassburn
Jan 22, 2009
Larry E. (Gene) Glassburn. Loving husband of Darlene R. Glassburn, proud father of Donivon Glassburn (Anne), Darci Mills (Michael), and Jonathon Glassburn (Jennifer). Adoring grandfather to Austin Mills, Courtney Glassburn, Austin Gatzmeyer, and Abigail Mills. Gene served in the Air Force. After serving he managed for Fox Theatres for 18 years. For the past 30 years Gene has worked in...

Norma L. Schley
Jan 22, 2009
SCHLEY, NORMA LOUISE Norma, proud mother and joyful friend of many, died Jan. 22 at Porter Hospice in Centennial, Colo., from complications associated with cancer. She was 76. Norma grew up in southern Colorado and in Denver. She attended Denver's North High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Colorado, where her studies...
Gale Ray Burkhart
Jan 21, 2009
Gale (Ray) Burkhart of Thornton, husband of Glenda Burkhart, father of Darrin D. Burkhart & Kimberly (Jack) Brinkman, grandfather of Averie Jueliann Brinkman, also survived by numerous other relatives. His companion dog Elvis. Preceded in death by son Devin. Services Tuesday 11:00AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Interment Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Visitation from 1:00P...
Robert C. Merritt
Jan 21, 2009
Robert C. Merritt was born in Denver, Colorado on July 18, 1921 to Howard Merritt and Mary Estelle Merritt (Parnell). During his early years, his father's jobs took the family to Houston and San Francisco; but Bob never forgot Colorado. Always fascinated by aviation, Bob trained to become a pilot, and served in the 8th Air Force during World War...

Michael Carmen Lombardi
Jan 21, 2009
36, born December 19, 1972 and entered into eternal life, Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Son of Joseph and Dolores Lombardi; Brother of Lydia, Tony and Mary Teresa; Uncle of five nieces and five nephews. Recitation of the Rosary and Celebration of Mass will be held Monday, 11AM, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4200 Federal Blvd., Denver. Entombment will follow...

Dr. Gilbert B. Maestas
Jan 21, 2009
Dr. Gilbert B. Maestas, 83, of Denver, died January 21, 2009. He was born on the Santa Clara Ranch in southern Colorado. Gil graduated from Regis University and St. Louis University MedicalSchool, was a veteran of WWII in the 15th Air Force. He has served the Denver area in Family Practice for 55 years, delivering over 5000 babies. He served...

Jeannine D. Hiester
Jan 21, 2009
Jeannine D. Hiester, 86, beloved, cherished, and brilliant mother, grandmother, friend, and teacher, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. A native of Paris, France, she was a longtime member of the Denver community. Jeannine survived the Nazi occupation, and following her marriage to Capt. Blake Hiester, moved to Denver in 1947. She is survived by her five children, Richard, Charline, Dan,...
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