Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
James G. Oliver
Jan 5, 2009
OLIVER, JAMES ""PAPA"" Founder of the Oliver Group Home. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 10, at 11 AM at The Rock of Southwest Church, 10393 W Alamo Place, Littleton, CO 80127.
Barry L. Starbuck
Jan 5, 2009
Barry Leo Starbuck, 63, passed away January 5, 2009, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born February 24, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, a son of Frederick James and Genevieve Ann McCarty Starbuck. Barry is survived by his beloved wife, Vicky Lee Davis Starbuck, of Aurora; three daughters: Amanda L. Starbuck, of Minot, North Dakota; Nicole K. (husband, Jason) Becker, of Aurora;...
Robert Joseph Miles
Jan 4, 2009
Robert Miles, retired CPA, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2009. He was born May 26, 1915. He is survived by four daughters: Irena Miles, Carol (Larry) Heinrichs, Marilyn (Stephen) Sonnkalb, and Kathleen (Gregory) Clark; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grand- children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Horne Miles. Funeral Mass, Friday, 10:30 AM, Horan &...
Dominic J. Martinelli
Jan 4, 2009
Dominic J. Martinelli of Welby, husband of Bernice, Father of Daniel J. and Rickey (Cathy) Martinelli and Donna (Joe) Stone, brother of Joseph (Pat) Broncucia, grandfather of Kelli (Chris), Nicole, Gina, Gino, Tony, Michael, Vincent and Mary. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary 10:00 AM, Thursday, followed by Funeral Mass at 10:30AM both at...
Samantha Renee Harvel
Jan 4, 2009
Samantha ""Sam"" Harvel of Brighton, beloved daughter of Gary & Sandra, sister of Liese & Heather, granddaughter of Margaret Guzman & Robert Harvel, Sr. Preceded in death by sister Jessica, grandfather Phillip A. Guzman & grandmother Lorene Harvel. Funeral Service, Saturday, 10AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Visitation, Friday, 5:30-8:00PM at Horan & McConaty. Contributions...
Gary Goodman
Jan 4, 2009
GOODMAN, GARY LEE Gary Goodman, 60, of Sheridan, CO, passed away January 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth L. Goodman, and daughter, Sonia Marie. He is survived by his mother, Frances, brother Dennis, sister Lisa Hunt, son, Gary, Jr., daughters, Stephanie Potter and Lindsay, son Shawn, son-in-law Jeremy, grandsons Jayden and Xylon, wife Pat, dogs...
Lucille Laverne Luedke
Jan 4, 2009
Born a coal miner's daughter May 11, 1924, Lucille Laverne Freeman lived in the small mining town of Farmington, West Virginia with her father Aubrey, mother Ella, older brother Aulda, older sister Mildred (Freeland), older sister Louise (Dawson) and younger brother Harold. Survived by her kid brother, Harold fondly remembers pitching horseshoes with Lucille in the backyard where he once...
Genola McCartee
Jan 4, 2009
Genola, age 77, of Aurora, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 3, 2009 with her family by her side. She shared her life and blessed many with her love and friendship. She is survived by her husband, Delmar; her children; and her grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 8, 2009 with viewing one hour...
Carolyn Zo Wickersham
Jan 4, 2009
Carolyn, 77, of Littleton, Colorado passed away January 4, 2009. Carolyn was born August 4, 1931 in Hastings, Nebraska. She graduated high school in Grand Island, Nebraska in 1949 and moved to Livermore, Colorado where she attended Colorado A&M. Carolyn married Roland Wickersham in 1952 and lived in Ft. Collins until 2002. Carolyn is survived by her four children, Dan...
Hatsumi Umemoto
Jan 4, 2009
Hatsumi Umemoto, 84, passed away January 4, 2009, in Denver, Colorado, following a brief illness. She was born on November 15, 1924, in Wakayama, Japan, to Shizuko and Tokuhae Sando. Mrs. Umemoto was a dedicated daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who was deeply rooted to her Japanese heritage and to her family both in Japan and in the United...
Dorothy I. Kennedy
Jan 3, 2009
1-27-1917 - 1-3-2009, of Arvada. Beloved mother of John (Pam) Ryzman, of Rockwall, TX, Beverly (Earl) Brown, of Arvada, Sue (Fred) Felmlee, of Denver, and Judy (Vasily) Uschak, of Arvada; stepmother of Max (Joan) Kennedy, of Charleston, SC; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Austin Morton, of Wheat Ridge, Donald Morton, of Cederedge; and sister, Margaret Williams,...
Daniel Lee Yates
Jan 3, 2009
Daniel Lee Yates April 18, 1943 – January 3, 2009 Predeceased by his parents, Frank Barns and Mildred Yates, and grandchildren, Christopher, Allison and Kyley. Survived by his loving wife, Judy, children; Loretta (Tom), James (Sandy), and Michael (Amy), grandchildren; Kristyn Gouchenour, Daniel, Salina, Coty, Jonathan and Matthew Yates; sisters, Frances Bahl, Kaye Yates-Taylor and Anne Miller, brothers; Hugh (Loretta),...
Edwin Wilson McLain
Jan 2, 2009
Edwin ""Ed"" McLain, 74, of Lakewood. Husband of Jeanne. Father of Ed, Betty, Stacey, Douglas & Michelle (Mike). Grandfather of 9. Also survived by numerous other relatives & friends. Funeral service Tuesday, 4:00PM, Horan & McConaty Family Mortuary, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Lyman Cemetery, Lyman Wyoming. Donations suggested to Porter Hospice.
Martin C. Brandt
Jan 2, 2009
Col. Martin C. Brandt (Ret.), of Aurora, Colorado, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. He was born in Olmitz, Kansas, the third child of Charles and Laura Brandt. Martin was employed as an apprentice printer when he was drafted into the Army during World War II. His military career spanned 27 years and included WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam...
Magdalen Marie Shumaker
Jan 2, 2009
Magdalen Marie Shumaker, 97, passed away on January 2, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Dwight. Survived by daughter Joyce (Bob) Herald, grandsons Matthew (Deanna) Herald and James (Tony) Herald, and great granddaughter Asha Renee. Funeral service to be held Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 4:30 PM at Horan and McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora.
Jerry Joe York
Jan 2, 2009
York, Jerry Joe, 63 of Littleton, CO, passed away suddenly on January 2nd, 2009 upon return from a short vacation to Hawaii with his wife Carrie. Jerry was the successful founder and president of York Engineering Services, a consulting engineering firm in Denver, CO for more than 30 years. During his career, he practiced aeronautical, mechanical, structural and civil engineering...
Kaethe Anna Stover
Jan 1, 2009
Kaethe passed away on January 1, 2009 at The Medical Center of Aurora. She was born May 10, 1928 in Germany. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Kay Barlow, and beloved son-in-law Larry G. Barlow; granddaughters Lisa Ann Sage-Lowe and Kindra Lee Barlow Svoboda and great grandchildren Bella Mina Sage, Lily Jean Svoboda and Gavin Thomas Svoboda. She was...
Norma Lorene Jeffers
Jan 1, 2009
Longtime resident of Haxtun, CO. Preceded in death by her husband, Clinton E. Survived by her children, Marcus, Neal and Lisa; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Geraldine Ahnstead and Marlene Hill and preceded in death by a brother, Ward Dee. Visitation, Tuesday, 8-1 at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. followed by Graveside services, 2 PM, Ft. Logan National...
Gloria Irene Romero-Smith
Jan 1, 2009
Gloria Irene (Maes) Romero-Smith was born on September 1, 1934 in Denver to Saul & Emmalinda Prospera Maes. She passed away on January 1, 2009 at 74 years old. Wife of Karl ""Smitty"" Smith; Mother of Randy (Doris), Billy and Danny (Maria Elena); Grandmother of Mark Romero, Terra Pulido, Victoria Romero, Billy Dean Romero and Preston Romero; Great-Grandmother of Jazmine...
Harry Elmer Queen, Sr.
Dec 31, 2008
My father lived 91 years, 7 months and 26 days. He did not go quietly into the night. You do not live to be 91 by going quietly into the night. And that is the point I want to address to his dear great grandchildren whom he loved. You knew pa only as a man in declining health and someone...
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