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Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Ryan Ford
Feb 21, 2008
Ryan Jeffrey Ford, 24 of Littleton; February 22, 1983 to February 20, 2008; survived by his wife, Courtney, son, Griffin(4 months), parents, Rick & Cindy Ford; brothers & sisters, Brandon (Natalie), Emily, Kenny, Derek, Carrie, & Lindsie; mother and father-in-law, Gary & Jennifer Harrop, also survived by numerous other family and friends; Visitation, Thursday, Feb, 28th 6-8 PM, Funeral Serves,...

Marlene A. Katich
Feb 21, 2008
Marlene Katich, 72, of Lakewood. Wife of Joe. Mother of Julie (Rex) Nowasell. Grandmother of Angela & Amanda. Memorial Service Monday, 2:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard. Memorials to The Lupus Foundation of Colorado, 6795 East Tennessee Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80224.

Mathieu Joseph Coellen
Feb 20, 2008
Survived by wife Elizabeth; children Bob, Josie (Chuck) Keller, Carol (Tom) Welter; nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by sons Michael & Donald. Rosary Sunday, 7:00 PM, All Saints Catholic Church, 2559 S. Federal. Memorial Mass Monday, 10:30 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth.

Frank N. Bales
Feb 19, 2008
Frank N. Bales, 77, of Denver, died February 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Carole; children Frank, Jr., Allen, Scott, Renee, & Laura; 9 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by two children JoKay Schmidt & John Bales. Memorial Service 10:30 AM Monday, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Inurnment at Ft. Logan National...
Kenneth N. Bredesen
Feb 19, 2008
Kenneth N. Bredesen, M.D., 78, of Centennial, died on February 19, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Janet. They were both from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sons Scott of Greenwood Village and Tom of Centennial, daughters Laura of Aurora and Judy of Colorado Springs, grandson Brian of Highlands Ranch, and wife Phyllis survive...

Thomas C. Barry
Feb 19, 2008
Survived by nephews Fred (Donna) Norris, Michael (Claudia) Norris, Patrick Norris; great-nephews & niece Amanda Norris, Sean Norris, Aaron Norris; great-great-niece Sara. Visitation Sunday, 2-4 PM, Rosary 4:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10:30 AM, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flower donations...

Eldon H. Campbell
Feb 19, 2008
To Our Beloved Father and Grandfather, We have many emotions flooding us now that you are no longer physically with us. Our hearts are deeply saddened, and the void that your passing has left seems unbearable at times. But when we dry our tears and take time to reflect, we realize that you are still with us â and always...

Richard P. Trast
Feb 18, 2008
Richard P. Trast was born in GooseLake, Iowa on October 9, 1929. He grew up in several locations in the US due to his dad's employment and then settled in Kansas City, Kansas and attended University of Kansas. Upon graduation he was commissioned a 2d Lt in the USAF Officers Training School. He served on active duty and then continued...

Richard Paul Trast
Feb 18, 2008
Richard P. Trast was born in Goose Lake, Iowa on October 9, 1929. He grew up in several locations in the US due to his dad's employment and then settled in Kansas City, Kansas and attended the University of Kansas. Upon graduation he was commissioned a 2d Lt. in the USAF Reserves flying the C-119 and C-124 until he attained...

Larry E. Gillespie
Feb 18, 2008
Larry E. Gillespie 73, survived by wife Pat; daughters Sheri, Kathi (Doug); four grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters; numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial Service Saturday, 10:00 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.

Roy A. Hughes
Feb 17, 2008
Roy A. Hughes Suvived by wife Judith; children Elsie & Alfred (Debra); grandchildren Christopher (Renee), Blake (Tyra), Tyson, Laura; great grandchildren Tyler & Mackenzie. Committal Tuesday, 02/26/08, 11:00 AM, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area A.

Jeanette Fourman
Feb 17, 2008
Jeanette ""Jean"" K. Fourman passed away on February 17, 2008. She is wife of the late Richard George Fourman and is survived by her children David Fourman of Mineral Bluff, Georgia and Jan Elizabeth Foruman; sisters Joan (Milford) Wencel, Judy (Paul) Blystone; brothers Bob (Nancy) and Kent (Silvinia) Dodson. A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Tuesday, February...

Rita Clare Bland
Feb 17, 2008
Rita died on February 17, 2008. She was a Registered Nurse for over 38 years, and was preceded in death by her first husband 2 LT Peter H. Ward and her second husband Bill Bland. She is survived by her son Peter (Pamela) Ward; grandson Sean (Tamara) Ward; granddaughter Kate (Jamie) Danner; great grandchildren Meagan and Ashley Ward, Madison, Jackson,...
W. Glenn Smoak
Feb 16, 2008
Glenn Smoak, 65, of Lakewood, died February 16, 2008, the result of injuries sustained in a single-car automobile accident. Born in Orangeburg, S.C., the son of Cecil & Pearl Smoak. Glenn was a 1965 Civil Engineering graduate of Clemson University. He served with the U.S. Army Reserves. Glenn retired from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, following 35 years of service....
Cathleen Britt
Feb 16, 2008
Public Visitation, Thursday, February 21, 2008, at 6:00 PM, and Funeral Mass, Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Ave. (at Parker Rd.).

Frank Gonzales, Jr.
Feb 16, 2008
Frank Gonzales, Jr. entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2008. Beloved son of Frank Gonzales, Sr. Preceded in death by his mother Mary Gonzales. Beloved brother of Lupe Gonzales; Godfather of Jesus Gonzales; Uncle of Maria and Bianca; Great Uncle of Chicky and Sara Gonzales, Daiza and Ebony Ramos, and Nadyia and Angelina Lovato. Also survived by numerous relatives...
Manuel Ernest Ortiz
Feb 16, 2008
Manuel ""Ernie"" Ortiz, 69, of Aurora. Husband of Mary. Preceded in death by son Daniel Ortiz. Father of Linda (Bruce) Hoffman & Ernie Ortiz. Grandfather of Michael (Maggie) & Jeffrey (Casey) Hoffman. Visitation, Wednesday, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. followed by the Rosary at 7:00 pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. (at Parker Rd.), Aurora. Funeral...
Michael Miller
Feb 15, 2008
Mike Miller, 57, of Littleton, Colorado, died suddenly on February 15, 2008. He was born August 22, 1950, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to William and Audrey Miller. Mike is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sue, his beloved sons, Chad, 20, and Sean, 18, mother Audrey, brother Steve, his daughter Tara, and brother Dave, his wife Syd and sons...
Thomas Francis Brogan
Feb 15, 2008
Tom passed away peacefully on February 15, 2008. He is survived by his wife Madalyn of 31 years, and sister Mary Anne. Tom graduated from Mullen High School and Metro State College. His careers included Thompson Pipe and Steel, Amoco and D.I. A. Tom's passions were church, family, friends, athletic activities, traveling, and fine food. He was a Veteran of...
Joe C. Keys
Feb 15, 2008
Joe Keys, 76, died February 15, 2008. He is survived by his wife Carmen; children Joe (Betty) Keys Jr., Valorie(Michael)Jackson, Gloria (Floyd) Carter, Deberice (Paul) Rucker, Alyce Keys, Brenda Keys, Joel (Jeff) Clayburn, Keith Ward, Joseph Hart, Denice House, Michelle Hart; siblings Doye Jimerson, Sterling (Joann) Keys Jr., Julia Johnson, Faye Leali, Saundra Keys; 24 grandchildren; six great grandchildren and...
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