Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jennie  R. Gomez

Jennie R. Gomez

Mar 3, 2008

Jennie R. Gomez of Commerce City. Wife of Rudy Gomez. Mother of Lisa (Mike) Carrillo, Anthony, Zealina and Leander Devine; Sister of Delores Alverez, Donald (Louise) Cabral, Pat (Bob) Herrera, Barbara, Mickey, and Chuck (Marty) Cabral. Also Survived By one grandson, and numerous other relatives. Rosary Thursday, 7:00PM at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Funeral Mass...

Erlene Wise

Erlene Wise

Mar 3, 2008

Erlene ""Kay"" Wise, 65, passed away March 3, 2008. Beloved wife of Kent for 46 years; loving mother of Monte (Kimberly) and Corey (Michelle); inspirational grandmother of MacKenzie, Kennedy, Ashleigh and Avery; and dear sister of JoAnn Carter. She was preceded in death by her sister Carol Eurich. A memorial service will be Monday, March 10, 10:30am at Horan &...

David  William Thomsen

David William Thomsen

Mar 3, 2008

Much loved husband, dad, grandpa, brother-in-law and good friend. Dave took the hand of his granddaughter, Heather Martinez, and left us to join her in a place of peace and happiness. He will be greatly missed by wife Margie Thomsen, daughter Cindy Vigil and partner Betty Martinez, daughter Sheryl Patterson and partner Bruce McColl, grandson Adam Martinez and wife Rachelle,...

J.R.  ""Jake"" Hester

J.R. ""Jake"" Hester

Mar 3, 2008

Survived by his wife Janette ""Jan"" Hester; daughter Rowena (Karl) Dirickson; granddaughter Jacki (Paul) Pettit; brother Richard (Lena) Hester; sister Sybil Sirmon; sisters-in-law Edith Hester, JoAnn (Art) Hayes, Gayle (Pete) Villegas; brother-in-law Dennis (Barbara) Garner; mother-in-law Melba Garner; and numerous nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his father Rufus Hester; mother Bessie Hester; brother Ralph Hester; and father-in-law Enos...

W. Robert ""Bob"" Muldoon

W. Robert ""Bob"" Muldoon

Mar 1, 2008

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and served during WWII in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Bob and his wife relocated to Denver in 1954 where Bob worked for the Denver Post as an advertising salesman for 23 years. He was an avid horseman and longtime member of the Lakewood Riding Club. He enjoyed riding his beloved quarter horse, Poco, in...

Joseph  Thomas Kalcevic

Joseph Thomas Kalcevic

Mar 1, 2008

Joseph T. Kalcevic, at the age of 94, met his birthday into eternity in his home under the loving care of his family and wonderful caregivers on March 1, 2008. Joe was born to two Yugoslavian immigrants, Henry and Mary Kalcevic on June 12, 1913 and began an almost 90-year career of working the family farm, beginning by helping his...

Linda Sherer MacNair

Linda Sherer MacNair

Mar 1, 2008

Linda Sherer MacNair returned home to her Lord and Savior on March 1, 2008. Linda was born to Henry and Dorothy Sherer in Fayetteville, NY on October 3, 1939. She is survived by her loving husband James L. MacNair, and their three children: Scot MacNair, his wife Rachel and Scot's son Derek; Douglas MacNair, his wife Aimee, and their sons,...

Shirley  A. Pursley

Shirley A. Pursley

Mar 1, 2008

Shirley A. Pursley, 68, of Littleton. Mother of Sherri L. (Wayne) Jackson. Sister of Faylene Resen & Sharon Anderson. Private services were held.

Nora  V. Ortega

Nora V. Ortega

Feb 29, 2008

Nora Ortega, Denver. Wife of Ben Ortega. Daughter of Molly Valdez. Mother of Michael (Leona) Ortega and Norine Ortega. Grandmother of Starlene, Lil Mike, Curisha, Melissa, Jacob and Londen. Great Grandmother of Krystell, Lil Ronnie, Ulysies, Trinity, Mathias and Sire. Also survived by 6 Sisters and 2 Brothers. Rosary Wednesday, 7PM, Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. Funeral...

Roger  Franklin Eakins

Roger Franklin Eakins

Feb 29, 2008

Roger Franklin Eakins, M.D. We remember Dr. Roger Franklin Eakins, who was born in Brush, CO on June 4, 1918, and who passed from this life at his home in Denver on February 29, 2008. Dr. Eakins grew up in Brush, where he attended the local schools, graduating from high school in 1936. He then attended the University of Colorado,...

Jeffrey ""Max"" Alan Harmon

Jeffrey ""Max"" Alan Harmon

Feb 29, 2008

Jeffrey ""Max"" Alan Harmon, 40, passed away February 29, 2008, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born August 31, 1967, in Hollywood, California. Jeff will always be remembered as a kind and gentle man who enjoyed life, loved his family, adored and cherished all children, was even like a father to several nephews, and had many friends. He enjoyed the outdoors,...

Katharine  Dean Elliott

Katharine Dean Elliott

Feb 28, 2008

Kathy, born May 26, 1945 in upstate New York, resided in Denver for 33 years, passed away on February 28, 2008. Survived by husband Jim; children Sarah and Joshua; mother Janice; sisters Marty and Elizabeth; brother Artie; and six grandchildren. Services 2:00 PM Thursday, March 6, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Sharon  Danette Knopping

Sharon Danette Knopping

Feb 28, 2008

""I Am Free In Jesus"". Sharon Danette Knopping, 50, was born on August 27, 1957 and passed away peacefully on February 28, 2008. Sharon lived her life in the love and grace of her Savior Jesus Christ, and poured out that love to family, friends, and everyone else. She is survived by her husband Larry and her daughter Ele, with...

Janet  M. Velazquez

Janet M. Velazquez

Feb 27, 2008

Janet M. Velazquez, 88, of Denver, died February 27, 2008. She was a nursing educator at St. Joseph, at C.U., and at the Community College of Denver. She loved travel, the theatre, and Colorado athletics. Preceded in death by her husband, Jose ""Joe"". Survived by one son, Jose (Marcia Malone) Velazquez; grandchildren Maria Elena & Christopher. Visitation 4:00 to 8:00...

Mildred  Belle Fage

Mildred Belle Fage

Feb 25, 2008

Mildred Belle Fage, 71, passed away February 25, 2008, in Aurora, Colorado. She was born December 3, 1936, in Englewood, Colorado, to Andrew and Elenor Sawyer Batt. Mildred was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert F. Fage Jr. She is survived by her children: Robert and Karen Fage; Kevin and Vurgie Fage; Dewight Fage and Karie Weidaman; Kie...

Gary  Lynn Spires

Gary Lynn Spires

Feb 24, 2008

Gary Lynn Spires, 53, passed away February 24, 2008. Survived by his children Michelle and Alan. Funeral Service, Thursday, 10:30 am, Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. (at Parker Rd.). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the The Denver Zoo for a memorial bench.

Douglas  John Schilz

Douglas John Schilz

Feb 23, 2008

Douglas J Schilz, 59, of Denver, passed away after a long battle with Cancer on February 23, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Linda, sons Anthony of Nampa, ID and John (wife LeChelle) of Denver, CO, granddaughters Courtney ""CeCe"", Kayla, Ashley and grandson Andrew, mother Florence (Larson) of Sidney, NE, sister Connie (Yant) of Casper, WY, brother Duane of...

Richard  Dana Wall

Richard Dana Wall

Feb 23, 2008

Richard Dana ""Rick"" Wall passed into eternal life on Feb. 23, 2008 at the age of 44. He is survived by his parents, William G. and Patricia Ann Wall, Centennial; Three Brothers: John P. (Cherrilyn), Loveland. William Winston (Angela), Centennial. David C. (Amy), Littleton; Three Sisters: Suzanne M. Juarez (Greg), Aurora; Dianna L. Serio (Joseph), Irvine, CA., and Helen E....

Dorothy  Parker Luyendyk

Dorothy Parker Luyendyk

Feb 23, 2008

Daughter Of The late George and Matilda Parker; wife of William Arthur Luyendyk; mother of Roberta Angenette (Philip) Trine, Robert Parker (Jean) Luyendyk and Charles William Luyendyk; sister of Roberta Helen Gouchoe; Grandmother of Kristen Angenette (Scott) Shacklett, Jennifer Hartman (Bryan) Hall, James Parker (Elizabeth) Luyendyk, Karen Lynne Luyendyk, Carl William Luyendyk and Erin Elizabeth Luyendyk; Great~grandmother of Mackenzie Grace...

Mary Lou Munroe McCaw

Mary Lou Munroe McCaw

Feb 23, 2008

Born on November 18, 1927 to John Anthony and Lutie Schwarz, Mary Lou grew up in North Denver attending St. Catherine's Catholic Grade School. She then graduated with honors from Cathedral Catholic High School in 1945 and from the University of Denver with a degree in education in 1948. Mary Lou married Robert E. Munroe at Holy Ghost Catholic Church...