Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

George J. Straface, Sr.
Feb 9, 2006
George J. Straface, Sr., of Welby. Father of George Jr., Frank D.(Julie) & JoAnn M. Straface. Grandfather of Ryan(Myranda), Steven,& Nicholas. Great Grandfather of Deion. Also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Rosary Monday 7:00PM Horan & McConaty family chapel 9998 Grant Street, Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:00AM Assumption Catholic Church 2361 East 78th Avenue, Welby. Entombment Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Stoddard White
Feb 8, 2006
Stoddard White 82, passed away February 8, 2006. He was born October 23, 1923 in Evanston, IL. After the death of his father he moved to Denver in 1930. He graduated from East High School, Denver University and DU College of Law. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He spent 20 years with Illinois California Express (ICX) and...

Paul Urban
Feb 8, 2006
Paul Urban of Arvada, Colorado went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2006. Paul was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years Darlene. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Linda and Dennis Mourning of Claremore, Oklahoma, daughter and son-in-law Judy and Chris Karns of Arvada, Colorado and his son and daughter-in-law Paul...
Nancy C. Newman
Feb 8, 2006
Nancy C. Newman, of Evergreen, Colorado and New York City, passed away 02/08/06 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband R. James Newman & son James C. Newman. Nancy was deeply committed to the education of children with special needs. She was in her final semester of obtaining a Masters in Special Education and Severe Needs at...
Grasher Leon Johnson
Feb 6, 2006
Grasher "Leon" died on Feb. 6, 2006 at Rose Medical Center in Denver, CO. Leon is survived by his loving and devoted wife Regina, sons Grasher Lamont Johnson and Steven Hurt, parents Grasher Jefferson and Mary Smith, grandmother Pauline Berry as well as four grandchildren, five sisters, and three brothers. Visitation is Monday, Feb. 13th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m....

Genevieve Helen Miller
Feb 6, 2006
Genevieve Helen Miller, 87, passed away February 6, 2006. She is survived by her sons Allen (Linda) Miller, Anthony (Martha) Miller, and daughter Janice (Jeff) Rich; 4 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. Private family services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Genevieve's name to the Alzheimer's Association, National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL. 60601-7633.

Frank M. Gaccetta
Feb 4, 2006
Frank Gaccetta Frank (Chic) Gaccetta, 83, of Denver. Beloved husband of Bernice Gaccetta. Father of Debbie (Sam) Cooper, Nancy (Larry)McDaniel. Brother of Clara Ashabraner, Josephine "Peanie" (Jimmie) Spano, Loretta (Bob) Kunath. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great~grandchildren. Rosary, Wednesday 7:00PM, and Funeral Mass, Thursday 10:00AM, both at Assumption Catholic Church, 2361 East 78th Avenue, Welby. He was a...

Marian G. Foss
Feb 4, 2006
Wife of the late Jerry Foss. Marion is survived by her children Patricia (Foss) Hawn, Jerry (Donna) J. Foss, Jr., Jody E. Foss, sister Irene Carlson, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren as well as many dear friends. Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13th at Risen Christ Catholic Church, 3060 S. Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO. Private interment...
Mary Ann Costigan
Feb 3, 2006
Preceded in death by husband, James. Mother of Vicki (Steve) Wheeler, Kathy (Bob) Read, Jim (Claire) and Rob Costigan; grandmother of three. Visitation, Thursday 5-7 PM, and Funeral Service, Friday 10 AM, both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Interment, Ft. Logan National Cemetery. To share a memory of Mary Ann, please go to www.horanandmcconaty.com.

Kenneth James Sperring
Feb 3, 2006
Ken passed on Feb. 3rd, 2006 in Aurora, CO, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Barbara, children Keith, Susan and Jeff Sperring, James, Mark and Kenny Vescio. Ken is also survived by One sister Joyce Aspinall, eight grandchildren as well as one great grandson. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7th, 2006 at Horan...

John Michael McLane
Feb 3, 2006
"Johnny" passed away on Feb. 3rd, 2006 after a courageous fight against Hodgkins Lymphoma. John is survived by his wife Holly, children Hayden and Jack, parents John and Jan, brother Jason and Aunt Chris. He is a beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, friend and a "die-hard" Florida Gator. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 8,...
Marion Eva Melcher Egan
Feb 3, 2006
Marion M. Egan, 96, was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 8, 1909 and died in Denver, Colorado on February 3, 2006. She requested cremation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Kathrin Maurus Melcher and her husband Walter V. Egan. She was a businesswoman, editor and volunteer. She is survived by her Spiritual sister, Jeanne M....

Aloysius J Arko
Feb 3, 2006
Retired Physicist, Fellow of Los Alamos National Laboratory and The American Physical Society. Preceded in death by his parents Michael and Paula Arko and brother Anthony. Husband of Kristina; Father of Alenka (Peter) Han, Michael (Claudia) Arko and Maria (Matija) Klemenc; Grandfather of Nicholas and Sienna Arko and Alex and Michael Han; Brother of Mihaela Simrayh, Joseph Arko and Janez...

Sarah M. Lombardo
Feb 1, 2006
98, passed away February 1st. Loving mother of her son, Nicholas J. (Linda) Lombardo and daughter, Catherine E. Lombardo; grandmother of Christopher (Sara) Lombardo and Lisa (Darrell) Trujillo; and great grandmother of Emma May Lombardo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. A memorial service will be Wednesday, February 8, 11:00 AM, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church,...

William S; McCollum, Jr.
Feb 1, 2006
William S. McCollum, Jr. passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2006 in Littleton, Colorado He was born on August 19, 1946 in Terrell, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting, laterearned a MBA from the University of Colorado in 1994 & a Master of Taxation from the University of Denver in 1999....
Stanley Sours
Jan 31, 2006
Stan Sours, 70, passed away on January 31, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Sours was born in a two room log cabin on his grandfather's cattle ranch near Rifle, Colorado during a snow storm on November 6, 1935. He attended a one room country school and for several years rode a horse to school. He graduated from Rifle High...

Mary Madeline Hassler
Jan 30, 2006
Mary age 58 died January 30th, 2006 in Denver, Colorado. A Graveside service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Thursday, February 9th, 2006. Mary was a volunteer in many community services throughout her life. She was a very precious lady and an inspiration to many.

Lester LeRoy Hauber
Jan 30, 2006
Lester Hauber HAUBER, LESTER Lester L. Hauber, 85, of Westminster. Father of Lenita (Tenny) Lindholm; grandfather of Lucas Lindholm; husband of the late Anita. Memorial service Monday, 10:00 AM, Westminster Presbyterian Church, West 74th Ave. and Bradburn Blvd. Memorial contributions are suggested to Westminster Presbyterian Church, or to Hospice of Peace, 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Ste 204, Greenwood Village 80111....
Daisy R. Wilder
Jan 27, 2006
Daisy Rachel Wilder, 92, entered into rest January 27. She is survived by her children Melba Kathern McKey, Everette Harold and Floyd Dwayne; 5 grandchildren Kathy Davey, Robert McKey, Karen McKey, Cindy Carter, David Wilder; 13 great grandchildren Ron Davey, Jr., Greg Davey, Jeff Davey, Katie Moore, Kevin Davey, Michelle Davey, Devon McKey, Rachelle Smith, Robert Cole McKey, Chad Duran,...

Tim Godbey
Jan 27, 2006
Tim passed away suddenly on January 27, 2006 at his Denver home. He is survived by his parents HG and Christina (Vicki) Godbey of Denver; sister Christina and brother-in-law Dr. Mikio Nihira, nephews Kai and Kan and niece Catherine all of Dallas, TX; relatives Robert and Noel Dickson of Denver; Karah Dickson of Denver; and Stacy Bryant of Heidelberg, Germany;...
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