Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Rev. Loran A. Madsen,  Sr.

Rev. Loran A. Madsen, Sr.

Jan 7, 2005

MADSEN, REV. LORAN A. Reverend Loran A. Madsen, Thornton. Husband of Mary Lee Madsen; Father of Janet (Robert) Roper, Loran (Cathy) Madsen, Jr. and Cynthia Pendleton; Grandfather of Ryan (Terra) and Ramie. Funeral Service, Wednesday, 10 AM, Westminster Church of the Nazarene, 3501 West 104th Avenue. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs.

Robert  Joseph Froehlich

Robert Joseph Froehlich

Jan 6, 2005

FROEHLICH, Robert J. Bob 'Frog' Froehlich, 61, of Aurora, Colorado, formerly of McKees Rocks, PA., died January 6, 2005. Born June 29, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Albert Joseph and Josephine (Derbish) Froehlich. Married Georgia Carol Illig, who preceded him in death after 38 years of marriage. Also preceded in death by a son, Kevin in 1995, and...

Mack  ""Gene"" Brunetti

Mack ""Gene"" Brunetti

Jan 5, 2005

BRUNETTI, GENE 68. Father of Linda Ryan, Steve and Rick Brunetti; Brother of Robert Brunetti, Vera Wedgeworth, Mary Ann Hayes; Grandfather of Michael, Mitchell, Matthew, Marcus, Zach, Brandon, Tony. Visitation, Tuesday 4:00-8:00PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 10:00AM, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 7595 Federal Blvd. Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 12 Noon, Staging Area...

Myrna  Ruth Libbey

Myrna Ruth Libbey

Jan 2, 2005

Myrna R. Libbey, retired bank officer. Preceded in death by husband Robert Libbey. Mother of four daughters; Grandmother of six; Great-Grandmother of seven. Visitation, Wednesday 4:00-7:00PM, Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street. Funeral Service, Thursday 10:00AM, Westminster Christian Church, 3575 West 96th Avenue. Interment, Crown Hill Cemetery.

Helen Knopf

Helen Knopf

Jan 2, 2005

Helen Knopf Mother of Jann White and Kathi Charpentier; Sister of Margaret Malara; also survived by six grandchildren. Funeral Mass, Monday 10:30am, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Dr. Interment, Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Memorial donations suggested to American Heart Association, 1280 S. Parker Rd. Denver, 80231. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DO not stand at my grave and weep; I am...

Roy  Lee Hubbs

Roy Lee Hubbs

Dec 31, 2004

Roy Lee Hubbs was born on December 12, 1924, in Brinkman, Oklahoma. Roy Lee was twelve years old when he and his family moved to Lewis, Colorado. Roy was drafted in the U.S. Army, August of 1943. After a troop train ride across the U.S., he arrived at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia, for basic training. He was a Medic assigned...

William  L. Peck

William L. Peck

Dec 30, 2004

WILLARD L. PECK Willard L. Peck passed away Dec. 29, 2004 of cancer at home. He was born on Apr. 16, 1923 in Schenectady, N.Y. He attended the Taft School then Yale College and the law school at the University of Virginia. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Willard spent his life working for the railroads,...

Joan  F. Cavanaugh

Joan F. Cavanaugh

Dec 26, 2004

JOAN CAVANAUGH Joan Cavanaugh of Denver. Survived by husband, Dale; children, Kay (Mark) Molendyk and Sharon (Greg) Lopez; brother, Dean Turner; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation Wed. 9-5pm, Horan and Mc Conaty 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., Rosary, Wed., 7:00 pm, Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:00 a.m. both at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 2375 E. Arizona Ave., Denver. In lieu...

Alvin  Frank Davis

Alvin Frank Davis

Dec 26, 2004

Alvin F. Davis Jr. Longtime Strasburg resident Alvin Frank Davis Jr. passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2004 at the age of 53. He was born second of six children to Alvin and Florence Davis of Denver, Colorado on July 4, 1951. He graduated from Merritt Hutton High School in 1969. After graduating Alvin began working for his father as...

Carole  A. Euler

Carole A. Euler

Dec 25, 2004

Carole A. Euler. Visitation, Wednesday 4-8pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street. Funeral Service, Thursday 11:00am, Northside Baptist Church, 11550 North Washington Street. Interment, Crown Hill Cemetery. Carole had lived throughout the Denver area including Lakewood and Thornton. She's done clerical work for her whole career. She worked at Westinghouse in the late 70's and early 80's. After...

William  Ignatius Dwyer

William Ignatius Dwyer

Dec 25, 2004

WILLIAM I. DWYER William Ignatius (Bill) Dwyer born May 1, 1920 in Denver. Attended St Philomena's and Cathedral High schools. He was a security guard for 27 years for the capital and other state bldgs. He is survived by sisters Therese Dwyer of St. Louis, MO and Cathy Harenberg of Denver; sister-in-law Libby Dwyer of Sante Fe, N.M.; nephews, Steve...

Leo  F. Davey

Leo F. Davey

Dec 23, 2004

Leo F. Davey Leo F. Davey, 80, passed away December 23, 2004 in Englewood, Colorado. He was born September 7, 1924, in Sperry, Oklahoma to Martha Cox and Robert W. Davey. Leo is survived by his wife, Helen G. Davey; children, Michael (Mary Ellen), Sharon (Russ), Phil (Anne) and Joan (Ron). A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December...

Marjorie  O. Priester

Marjorie O. Priester

Dec 22, 2004

Marjorie Ott Priester Marjorie O. Priester of Denver. Preceded in death by her husband Robert Priester. Survived by children Ann (William) Towne and Erich (Christine) Priester; grandchildren, Rachel and Sam Towne and brother Ted Ott. Memorial service, Wed., Dec. 29, 3 pm, St. John Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., Denver. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Global Volunteers, Child...

Kerry  L. Sharp

Kerry L. Sharp

Dec 21, 2004

Kerry Lee Sharp of Thornton, Colorado. Survived by mother, Eva Sharp; father, Jesse Sharp; brothers, Ed, Gerry and Clay; sisters: Marlene and Vanessa. Also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Wednesday 12 - 4:30 p.m., Memorial Service Thursday 12 p.m., both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Leah  I. Yordy

Leah I. Yordy

Dec 20, 2004

YORDY, LEAH Leah Yordy died on December 20 at the Julia Temple Center in Englewood at age 97. Born in Kansas as the youngest of a large family, she was predeceased by all of her ten sibling. She married Alvin Yordy in 1929 in Hesston, Kansas, her hometown. They moved to Denver in 1936, where her husband was a principal...

Harold  D. Torgan

Harold D. Torgan

Dec 20, 2004

TORGAN, HAROLD D. Prominent Denver attorney, Harold D. Torgan was born 1914 in Alberta, Canada. He graduated from the University of Manitoba law school and became a member of the Colorado Bar Association in 1938. Well known for community service, he was a member of the downtown Denver Lions club 58 years, and served as President from 1976-77. He served...

Phyllis  Riley Horner

Phyllis Riley Horner

Dec 19, 2004

Phyllis Riley Horner 1946 '"" 2004 Services are being held for life long summer resident Phyllis Riley Horner, on January 8, at the Wellshire Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. She was received into the church triumphant on December 19, 2004. Mrs. Horner was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, attending John Burroughs School for high school. She was the...

Dr. Arvey Leroy Mason

Dr. Arvey Leroy Mason

Dec 17, 2004

Dr. Arvey Leroy Mason was ordained in 1937 and ministered until his death. Preceded in death by wives, Faye and Rosella, daughter, Delores and son, Richard. Survived by devoted companion Charline, five children, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, one brother, and five sisters. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St. Interment, Belleview Cemetery, Westminster,...

Louis  Steven Madrid

Louis Steven Madrid

Dec 16, 2004

Louis Steven Madrid Louis Steven Madrid, Independent Landman, passed on Dec. 15, 2004, in Denver, CO. Louie was a generous compassionate man who cherished his family and friends. An athlete and brave risk taker, he achieved success and earned the respect of those who knew him. Motto: My word is my bond. Born to Joe and Viola Madrid on Feb....

Bennett  Nicholas Bertoli

Bennett Nicholas Bertoli

Dec 11, 2004

BERTOLI, BENNETT N. 20, of Denver died Dec. 11, 2004. Bennett was a free spirit. He loved life, his friends, family and the outdoors. Bennett came into our lives and quickly left. He left footprints on our hearts and we will never be the same, Love, Mom, Dad and Grant. Visitation, Tuesday, 6-8 pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091...