Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Frank Lynne Vacin
May 19, 2008
Frank Lynne Vacin, Lt. Col., Ret., USAF, 75, passed away May 19, 2008, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born February 5, 1933, in Colby, Kansas, a son of Frank O. and Ludmilla Hausner Vacin. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth-Joyce and a sister, Nancy Lu Darnall. He is survived by a daughter, Kirsten Kay Schwendiman, of Round...

Jack Knoll
May 19, 2008
Surrounded by his family, Jack Knoll, passed away peacefully May 19, 2008. He was the loving father of Christie (Gary) Spanarella and Karen Knoll-Moran, and devoted ""Papa"" to Michael, Shannon and Heather Spanarella and Kathryn and Marisa Moran. His wife, Wilma, preceded him in death. Funeral Mass, Monday, June 2nd, 10am, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 7595 Federal Blvd. Services to...

Natley Russell Breningstall
May 19, 2008
Natley ""Nat"" Breningstall, 92, a longtime Denver resident and US Federal Government employee passed away Monday. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ruth and his sons Galen (Debi) and Orvin (Donna) , 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Donations can be made to Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver 80206 or Denver Hospice, 501 S....
Charles Schroer
May 18, 2008
Charles J. Schroer, 87, Lakewood, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Louise, and numerous extended family members. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 5:30 to 6:30PM, Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, 80227. Funeral Mass, Thursday, May 22, 10:30AM, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1985 Miller...
Virginia I. Madden Sullivan
May 17, 2008
Virginia Sullivan, 89, a long-time resident of Lakewood, Colorado, died peacefully in her home in Brighton on May 17, 2008. Virginia was born in Rochester, NY, to Arthur and Edna Madden, the fourth of six children. After graduating from the University of Rochester School of Nursing, Virginia joined the United States Army Nurse Corp as a Captain during WWII, and...

Lloyd Marvin Ackerman
May 17, 2008
ACKERMAN, LLOYD M. 75 Survived by children Lloyd (Brenda), Kim (Larry) Wiltcher, Kit (Dave) Murray; grandchildren Ryan, Britni, Krista; the Ferree family. Member of the Harmony Lodge. Visitation Thursday 6-8 PM, Funeral Service Friday, 10:00 AM, both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. Interment Crown Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made to Shriners Hospital or the Salvation...

Dallas Gwen Fox
May 16, 2008
Dallas Gwen Fox, 28, of Shawnee. Wife of Derek Clementson; Mother of Alexander Bundy and Danielle Clementson; Daughter of Delano (Joyce) Fox and Mary (Ivan) Bontrager; Sister of Bob (Ruby) Fink, Ann Fink and Deanna (Shawn) Beachy. Funeral Service Friday 3PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Blvd. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family and sent...

Earle Matteson
May 16, 2008
Earle E. Matteson of Arvada, 95, former Pastor of Beth Eden Baptist Church, husband of Ruth for 70 years; father of Noreen (Paul) Trautwein, James (Carolann) Matteson, Richard (Debi) Matteson, and Kathee (George) Stepan. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service, Thursday, May 29 at 11:00AM at Beth Eden Baptist Church.

Jane Frances Danahey
May 15, 2008
Survived by children Stephen (Laurie) Danahey, Mary Jane (Chuck) Getz-Clark, Eileen Danahey, Lynn (Kip Sleichter) Danahey, Diane (Ken) Cole, Patricia (Luc) Danahey-Janin, Michael Danahey, Julia Danahey, Elizabeth (Reed) Fish; grandchildren: Brendan, Tori, Daniel, James, Jacqueline, Joseph, Bobby, Stephanie, Maddie, Sam, P.J., Leo, Kieran; sister Ruth Kamps. Preceded in death by husband James Edward. Memorial Rosary Tuesday, 6:30 PM, Horan &...

Veronica L. Evans
May 15, 2008
90, passed away early Thursday morning, May 15, in Centennial CO. Preceded in death by husband, John, and son, John. Survived by son Kenneth (Arlene) of Ohio and daughter Mary (Frank) Jermance of Denver; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 22, 10:00 am at Horan & McConaty Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO. Followed...

Susan Harmon
May 14, 2008
Susan Harmon of Westminster. Loving wife of Gregory Harmon; mother of Madison, Andrew, Jordan, Kody, and Matthew. Daughter of Russell and Connie Redmond; sister of Brooke Dunagan, Courtney Redmond, Athena Sidley, Anthony Redmond, and Jerod Redmond. Visitation Wednesday, May 21, 3-8PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Funeral Service, Thursday, May 22, 12PM at Crossroads Church, 10451...

Kevin Matthew Connolly
May 14, 2008
Kevin, son of the late Dr. John M. Connolly, is survived by his mother Barbara L. Connolly; sisters Carol (Frank) DeVita and Kathleen (Ryan) Speight; brothers John (Eileen), Andrew (Christine), and Glenn Connolly; five nephews and four nieces. Visitation is Monday, May 19, 2008 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, CO....

Loretta ""Ann"" Carlin
May 14, 2008
Loretta ""Ann"" Carlin is survived by her husband Daniel Paul Carlin; Children Hugh (Angelica) Carlin, Bryan (April) Carlin and Amanda (Brandon) Boetcher; grandchildren Brittany and Hugh Carlin; and parents J.H. and Dorothy Gregory. Memorial Services in Loretta's honor will be held Saturday, May 17, 2008 beginning at 10:00 A.M. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue (at...

Frederick Leo Harris
May 13, 2008
Fred, 77, passed away May 13, 2008. He joined his wife, Mary Ellen Carmody Harris, in sweet repose in his Lord's house. Beloved uncle of Cindy Powell, Sue Ann Napora, Edwin Spencer, Brian Harris and David Chadwick; stepfather of Tom, Robert and James Carmody; grandfather to Sean, Shannon, Vincent, Rory, and Colin; great grandfather to Conor; and brother of Phyllis...

Merlin Menk
May 13, 2008
Merlin (Hugo) Menk, of Parker, Colorado. Husband of Pauline Ayers-Menk. Father of Suzanne (Jim) Stevenson and Tom (Lori) Menk. Grandfather of Kathy Stevenson, Matthew and Alexander Menk. Brother of Marian Wasson. Graveside Service, Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 2:30 PM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area B. A reception will follow at Rolling Hills Country Club. Memorials suggested to...
Carl Stroh
May 13, 2008
Carl Stroh of Denver. Son of Gale & Sharon Stroh; Brother of Mark. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 10:00AM at Saint Anthony's Central Hospital Chapel, 4231 West 16th Avenue, Denver. Interment Highland Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Saint Anthony's Flight For Life.

James A. Waugh
May 12, 2008
Jim, 77, passed away May 12, 2008. Beloved husband and best friend for 49 years of Barbara; father of James, Jr. (Maryanne) and Scott (Kimberley); grandfather of James, V ""Alex"", Ryan and Austin. Celebration of Life Service Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial. In lieu of flowers, contributions may...

Robert W. Martin
May 12, 2008
Robert William Martin was born on November 22, 1925, to Mary Jane and Claude Martin in Julesburg, Colorado. At an early age, Bob and his family settled in Derby, Colorado, and the northern suburbs where he attended local schools. Bob was a proud WWII veteran having served in the U.S. Navy from February 5, 1943, until December 6, 1945. He...

Christopher John Sardisco
May 11, 2008
Christopher John Sardisco, born February 5, 1961 in Rochester, NY and passed away May 11, 2008 in Aurora. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward J. Sardisco. Survivors include his mother, Patricia Sardisco of Rochester; daughter, Patsy Victoria Sardisco & A.J. Fuller; grandson, Christopher Alan Fuller; daughter, Jessica Morgan Kreitman; girlfriend, Teri Brown; sister, Linda Billotti; brothers, Mark,...

Robert P. Hughart
May 11, 2008
Bob Hughart, 84, passed away May 11, 2008. He is survived by his children Jeff of Aurora, CO, Jim (Janet) of Houston, TX and Sally of Boulder, CO; and grandsons Matt and Scott of Tigard, OR. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Betty. Bob was quite the outdoorsman and built a hunting cabin in the...
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