Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mary Okimoto

Mary Okimoto

Oct 8, 2007

OKIMOTO, MARY ONO Mary, 87, passed way on Oct. 8, 2007. Beloved mother of Dick, Gary Okimoto, Dr. Ann (Dr. Michael) Nakamura, Aileen (Peter Inokoji- Kim) Okimoto; grandchildren, Michael (Hanh) Okimoto, Michelle (Christian Rask-Madsen) Okimoto, Christopher and Jaclyn Nakamura; great-grandchildren, Camden Okimoto, Caspian Rask-Madsen; sister, Sue (Etsu) Hisamoto and many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Horan and McConaty, 9998 Grant...

Linda Marie Holton McFadden

Linda Marie Holton McFadden

Oct 8, 2007

Linda Holton McFadden, survived by parents Elizabeth "Betty" and Charles Holton; sister Marsha Holton; brother Charles "Chip" (Maureen) Holton; nieces and nephews Charles "CJ", Zachary (Re), Kiana Holton. Visitation Friday 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard. Funeral Service Saturday, 2:00 PM, Conference Baptist Church, 27154 North Turkey Creek Road, Evergreen. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.

Paul  A. Diederich

Paul A. Diederich

Oct 8, 2007

Paul A. Diederich, 91, of Wheat Ridge died October 8, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughter, Peggy Stewart; granddaughters, Megan and Laura Stewart; and many other loving family members and friends. Funeral Mass Friday, 10am, Holy Family Catholic Church, 4380 Utica Street. Services conclude at church.

Kevin  Jeffery Watt

Kevin Jeffery Watt

Oct 7, 2007

In the early morning hours of Sunday October 7, 2007 Kevin Jeffery Watt departed this life after being struck by a vehicle shortly after attending Saturday night's baseball game and dramatic victory for the Colorado Rockies. Though born in Syracuse, New York, he was a third generation resident of Denver, Colorado. He was an Eagle Scout and a 2001 graduate...

John Danko  Jr.

John Danko Jr.

Oct 7, 2007

DANKO, JOHN, JR. John Danko, Jr., 78, of Thornton died October 7, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Elly; children and grandson. Visitation Thursday, 4:30-8pm; Funeral Service Friday, 10:30am, both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street. Interment, Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Rather than flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 2480 W. 26th...

Cassie  Mae Lewis

Cassie Mae Lewis

Oct 7, 2007

Cassie Mae Lewis, 81, and a resident of Aurora, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2007. Cassie is survived by her husband, M. A. Lewis, 2 daughters, and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, and a host of nephews and nieces. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2007 from 4PM till 7PM at Horan and...

Edgar  Sebastian Bonilla

Edgar Sebastian Bonilla

Oct 7, 2007

Little Sebastian Bonilla, 3, of Englewood, peacefully joined the angels in heaven on Sunday, October 7, 2007, after a battle with cancer. Little Sebastian was a very independent child that loved baseball, especially the Colorado Rockies. He is survived by his parents; Rene and Karina Bonilla, his sister; Aileen Bonilla, Paternal Grandparents; Rene and Gaudalupe, Sr., Maternal Grandmother, Lilia Saenz,...

Selina Rodriguez

Selina Rodriguez

Oct 6, 2007

Selina M. Rodriguez of Denver, 1925-2007. Rosary Sunday 7:30PM and Funeral Mass Monday 11:00AM both at Saint Anthony of Padua, 3801 West Ohio, Denver. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Danny Pratico

Danny Pratico

Oct 6, 2007

Danny Pratico Danny Pratico of Westminster. Son of James & Deborah Pratico; brother of Steven & Nick Pratico; grandson of Braxton Griffith. Rosary at 9:30AM followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM, Thursday, both at Saint Mark's Catholic Church, 3141 West 96th Avenue, Westminster. Interment Highland Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Christian Childrens Fund P.O. Box 26509, Richmond, VA...

Duane Keefer

Duane Keefer

Oct 6, 2007

70, entered into rest October 6, 2007. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Dori; children Steve (Lisa) Keefer, Mark Keefer, Greg (Sue) Keefer, and Lori (Jim) Kosiara; grandchildren Brendon Keefer, Blake Keefer, Jason Keefer, Alyssa Keefer, Preston Kosiara, and Abby Kosiara; and siblings Joyce (Herb) Billings, Shirley (Don) Neal, and Dennis (Bobbie) Keefer. Memorial Service Thursday, October 11, 3:00...

George  G. Martinez

George G. Martinez

Oct 5, 2007

George G. Martinez Husband, Father, & Friend My name is George G. Martinez. I was born in Cokeville, Wyoming on January 27, 1932. After graduating from high school in 1950, I joined the army and served in the Korean War earning the rank of Sgt. 1st Class in the Airborne and 7th Ranger Company. After completing my service in the...

James  Elmer Amen

James Elmer Amen

Oct 5, 2007

Jim Amen, 74, of Denver died October 5, 2007. Son of The late Henry Amen and the late Elizabeth (Knopp) Amen; Husband of Jeanne Aubry Amen; Father of Angela A. Amen Graham and Georgia G. Amen Swinehart; Brother Of Cal (Della) Amen, Bill (Pearl)Amen, Jerry (Violet) Amen, Richard (Dorothy) Amen, Bob (Mickie) Amen, John (The late Maxine) Amen, The late...

Violet Moser

Violet Moser

Oct 3, 2007

Violet Moser, 74, of Englewoood. Wife of Herman. Mother of Scot Wayne (Phyllis) Moser, Denise Renee Moser. Grandmother of John, Jason, Jordan. Great Grandmother of Nathaniel, Isaac & Amarissa. Memorial Service Wednesday, 10:30 am. Trinity Lutheran Church, 4525 W. Yale Ave. The family invites condolences at www.horanandmcconaty.com.

Clifford  Harold Blatchley

Clifford Harold Blatchley

Oct 3, 2007

Clifford H. Blatchley, Jr., beloved father and husband, died Wednesday morning, October 3, 2007 at the Denver Hospice facility in Aurora after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home at the Eastern Star Assisted Living facility in Denver; three children, Chuck and his wife Sherry of Pittsburg, KS, David and his wife Kathy of...

Charles  F. Valdez

Charles F. Valdez

Oct 3, 2007

VALDEZ, CHARLES F. Of Lakewood, passed away Oct. 3, 2007. Charles was born on June 16, 1935 in Salida, CO. Charles is survived by wife Sadie; brother Sam (Mary) Valdez; daughters Cindy (Gary) and Linda (Steve); sons Wayne and Bil (Janelle); grandchildren Christi, Carl, Amber, Gary, Angie and Cameron. Charlie is re-united with parents Carlos and Clorinda Valdez and sister...

Michael  Dennis Abromeit

Michael Dennis Abromeit

Oct 3, 2007

Michael D. Abromeit, 48, of Denver. Brother of Margii (Eric) Nakayama, Lawrence (Marilyn) Abromeit, Pat Abromeit, and Francie Chavez. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Abromeit, and his brothers, James and Berni Abromeit. Memorial Rosary Tuesday 4PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorial...

Doris  M. Beal

Doris M. Beal

Oct 2, 2007

Doris M. Beal, 74, passed away October 2, 2007. Doris graduated in 1951 from Joliet High School in Montana. She served in the US Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, NC and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point from 1952 to 1955, attaining the rank of corporal. She is survived by her daughter, Cyndy(Ron Hendrickson); sisters Kathy (Charles) Heniken, Agnes (Arlen)...

Sam Gallegos

Sam Gallegos

Oct 2, 2007

Lt. Commander, US Navy Ret. Prudenso "Sam" Gallegos, 83, of Denver and Ft. Lupton passed away on October 2, 2007. Survived by his wife Jane and seven children: Michael Sharon, Ellen, Patricia, Sam, John, Paula and Christopher. Grandfather of eight: Jennifer, Rebeca, Erica, Richard, Madeline, D.J., Jacqueline, and Devin. Great-grandfather of two: Elora and Jordan. Visitation, Friday 6:00 to 7:00...

Carol  D. Grimes

Carol D. Grimes

Oct 1, 2007

Carol D. Grimes, 78, of Marco Island, FL, passed away unexpectedly October 1, 2007. He is survived by wife, Joan; his children Linda Grimes of Memphis, John and his wife Julie of Denver and Marsha Grimes and her children Auston and Michael Hoffman of Highlands Ranch; two brothers Homer (Barbara) and Merlin (Nelva); and many nieces and nephews. He was...

Rodney  A Bernasek

Rodney A Bernasek

Oct 1, 2007

Rodney A. Bernasek, 69 years old; a resident of Lakewood and retired geoligist died October 1, 2007. Rodney was a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a Master of Geology degree. He spent years working as a geologist in the Rocky Mountain region and enjoyed golf, fishing, rock hunting and trap shooting. Rodney is survived by his wife Jo...