Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dec 17, 2008

Anthony C. ""Tony"" Ruscetta of Thornton. Husband of Gail. Father of Mike (Sherri), Anjanette (Julian) and Roxanne (Louie). Grandfather of Michael, Jacklyn, Jessi and Jordan. Funeral Service 9:00 AM, Friday, Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd., Denver. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery. Please share your memories of Tony and/or condolences to his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab...

Dec 17, 2008

Dennis Ford Smith, 71, of Denver, fell asleep in the Lord December 17, 2008. Dennis was a musician, playing with the Community Arts Symphony, the Denver Municipal Band, and the Brico Symphony. He was a teacher with the Denver Public Schools for 26 years. He is survived by Kathleen, his wife of 46 years; his children Susannah Smith, Emmett Smith,...

Dec 16, 2008

Maye Thompson, 85, passed away December 16, 2008. Survived by her children Randolph, Judy, and Linda Paulus, and Steven, Kathy, and Ron Thompson. Visitation to be held Friday, December 19th from 4-7 PM, and Funeral Service, Saturday, December 20th at 11AM, both at Horan and McConaty Funeral Home, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Please share memories of Maye and condolences for...

Dec 15, 2008

A Celebration of Life – Lloyd S. Peterson May 15, 1923 – December 15, 2008 Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Psalm 103:1-2 Lloyd Swan Peterson was born on May 15, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Otto and Alice Peterson....

Dec 15, 2008

Carl Robert (Bob) Swanson grew up in Wheat Ridge, attended and was confirmed at Augustana, graduated from Wheat Ridge High and served a ""hitch"" in the Navy. Bob then enrolled in the Engineering School at CU in Boulder where during his freshman year he met Helen. They were married at ""old"" Augustana and lived in Vetsville for his last term....

Dec 15, 2008

Dan was born on May 15, 1959 in Fort Collins, Colorado. He passed away on December 15, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. As Dan was a Colorado Native, his love of our State ran deep. The Snowmass area, in particular, brought him great happiness. Dan was employed as Snowmass Village's Chief Engineer of Employee Housing....

Dec 15, 2008

Verne is survived by his wife, Roberta; children, Marcie (Kim) Harkness, Steven (Leann), Linda (Michael) Turner; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 18, 2008, at 11:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block west of Holly), Centennial, Colorado. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2255 South...

Dec 15, 2008

Mary Anne was a loving mother and grandmother, who devoted her life to her children. Mary Anne was very devoted to Our Blessed Mother, a Third Order Carmelite, and a Soldier for Christ. Survived by Watt. Also survived by her children, Dan, Kevin, Mike, Tim, Mary, Mark, David, Shawn and Shannon; grandchildren, Lucy, John, Emily, Jack, Molly, Margo and Zachary;...

Dec 14, 2008

Ted crossed over to join his wife, Lena M. on December 14, 2008. He is survived by children, Loyal D. (Joyce), Ernestine (Mack) and J. Rolen (Angela M.); 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:00 PM, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (1 block to...

Dec 13, 2008

Mary Louise Wirkler was born in Garnavillo Iowa on July 17, 1926 to Herbert and Irene Wirkler. Also born at the same time was Mary's twin sister Margaret, who passed away at the age of three. Mary was saved, after attending gospel meetings at the Garnavillo Gospel Hall, on December 1st, 1942. She was baptized on May 16th, 1943 and...

Dec 11, 2008

Henry Daniel Casey, born 13 July 1926 in Norton, Kansas, died 11 December 2008 in Lakewood, Colorado. Mr. Casey attended grade school and high school (class of '44) in Norton, Kansas. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in March 1944 and was sent to Keesler Field in Mississippi. In 1945, he was sent to Lowry Field in Colorado...

Dec 11, 2008

Born October 23, 1923 in NYC, NY. Charles passed away peacefully, after a sudden illness, in Parker, CO on December 11, 2008. Memorial Service, 3:00 PM, Friday 12-19 at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. (at Parker Rd) Aurora, CO 80014, with reception to follow at his home. He will be interred at Fort Logan National Cemetery...

Dec 11, 2008

SULLIVAN, LOIS RYAN Age 94, passed away December 8, 2008. Mother of Kenneth Ryan (Judy) and Cynthia Ann Ryan; grandmother of Katie, Sara and Mark; great grandmother of Dillon, Sara, Olivia and Celeste. Funeral mass will be held 10AM, Friday, December 12, 2008 at Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church, 18000 E. Arapahoe Road, Foxfield, CO 80016.

Dec 10, 2008

Beloved mother of Lillie Grace May and Michelle Kay Mulconery. Loving grandmother of McKenzie, Myles and Cooper. Sister of Robert (Katherina) Orthman and David (Marjorie) Orthman. Faithful friend of John, Paula, Hannah, Louise and Laura. Preceded in death by her parents Allen and La Vonne Orthman. Memorial Service Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 3:00 PM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,...

Dec 10, 2008

U.S.A.F. Retired Colonel J.B. Smith, the personification of a hero and a good man, passed away on December 10, 2008, just short of his 89th birthday. Col. J.B. Smith served as a photo recon pilot in WWII & the Korean War, where he was shot down and held as a POW for 2.5 yrs. His last assignment in the Air...

Dec 10, 2008

Chris Webb, 57, Denver, passed away December 10, 2008. A Celebration of Chris's life will be held at 2 pm Wednesday December 17, 2008 at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver. Donations in Chris's honor can be made to the Mental Health Center of Denver, 4141 E Dickenson Place, Denver, CO 80222.

Dec 10, 2008

Mickey Wrenn, 86, of Aurora, passed away December 10, 2008. Mickey's love of other people will be missed by all who knew her. Survived by John ""Jack"", her husband of 62 years; daughter Kathy (Bill) Selchert; son John (Paula); 6 grandchildren, Ryan, Paul, Susan, & Todd Selchert, Jill & Travis Wrenn. A rosary will be said 2:00 PM Tuesday, Horan...

Dec 10, 2008

Eugene ""Gene"" Derr, 79, passed away Dec. 10, 2008. Survived by his wife, Murtha, children, John, Murtha, Patrick, James, William and Mary; 5 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild. Long time employee of US West/ Mountain Bell. Vigil service to be held Sun., Dec. 14th, at 7PM at Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Memorial Mass to be held Mon., Dec....

Dec 9, 2008

Dec 8, 2008

Anastasia Gulos Fogel, 91, passed away December 8, 2008. Survived by her son Irwin (Connie) Fogel, grandchildren Brian, Matthew, Nathan, Anthony & five great-grandchildren. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, December 13, 9AM at St. Martha's Episcopal Church, 4001 W. 76th Avenue, Westminster.