Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Zelda Rae Geick
Oct 11, 2019
Zelda Rae Geick, 91, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away peacefully in her sleep October 11, 2019. She was born to her parents Albert and Thelma Meyer on September 6, 1928.
Zelda is survived by her son, Robert and wife Melanie Hurley, brother Al and wife Iris Meyer, son-in-law Don Neil, grandchildren: Krissie Neil, Douglas (and wife Rossana and their...
Gary Lee Marr
Oct 11, 2019
Gary Lee Marr was born and raised in Denver, CO on March 23, 1946 to David and Betty Marr. He passed away in Northglenn, CO on October 11, 2019 at the age of 73.
He attended Merritt Hutton High School in Thornton, CO., where he set a track record. After graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Air...
Michael Cyrus McGuire
Oct 11, 2019
Michael Cyrus McGuire (“Little Michael McGuireâ€) passed away on October 11, 2019. He has left behind his parents, Venus H. McGuire and Michael T. McGuire, his sister Genevieve Mae McGuire and his brother, Noah Ryder McGuire.
A memorial service will be held for him on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1pm at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel at 1091...
William ""Bill"" A'Hern
Oct 11, 2019
William ""Bill"" A'Hern of Lakewood passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Lutheran Medical Center.
He was the third baby born in Denver on January 1, 1928, the son of Neal and Nan (Horan) A'Hern who were a pioneer family of Colorado. One of Bill's favorite memories was traveling to Ireland at the age of 9 with his...
Sheila R. Hirschfeld
Oct 11, 2019
Sheila R. Hirschfeld passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 11, 2019. Born November 17, 1950 to William and Joan Silvers (Placke) in Celina, Ohio. Sheila built a life full of joy and meaning for those in her life. She grew up in New Bremen, OH and graduated from New Bremen H.S. in 1969. Promptly after graduation,...
James Thomas Kern
Oct 10, 2019
James Thomas Kern December 1, 1953-October 10, 2019 Survived by wife Eileen; children Kevin, Colleen (Jake) Eriksen; Katie (Brent) Gregorczyk; Casey; three grandchildren; brothers Mike & Terry. No services will be held.
Lena Joann Saccomano
Oct 10, 2019
Lena Joann Saccomano, 79, of Broomfield, Colorado entered into eternal life on October 10, 2019. Lena passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 14th, 1939 to Sicilian Immigrants, Joe and Jenny Spano.
One of 7 children, Lena spent her early life farming with her family and attending school. She was married...
Ernie Young
Oct 10, 2019
Ernie Young, much loved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother and true friend passed away on October 10, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.
With his positive attitude, Ernie fought his illness with exceptional courage and determination not letting it stop him for a minute. He lived each day to the fullest, touched so many lives and left us with...
Carol Demis Koclanes
Oct 10, 2019
Carol D. Koclanes was born August 1, 1936 in the town of Rawlins, Wyoming to Peter S. and Ann P. Demis. She was the second of six siblings. Carol died peacefully on October 10, 2019, at the age of 83, in Denver, Colorado.
Raised in Denver, Carol attended Dora Moore and Steck Elementary Schools, Gove Junior High, and East High...
Frank Heller
Oct 10, 2019
Frank Heller, chemist and Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully, in the care of his wife, Sue Schamp on October 10, 2019. Frank was born in Philadelphia, PA, October 17, 1931. He is survived by his wife Sue, sons, Frank: Bill, Louis and Brian Heller, his daughter Michelle, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Frank is preceded in death by...
Sister Ann William Berberich OP
Oct 10, 2019
Sister Ann William Berberich, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died in Denver, Colorado on October 10, 2019. She was 90 years of age. The daughter of the late William Henry and Anna Marie Beck Berberich, she was born January 16, 1929 in Covington, Kentucky.
Sister Ann William entered the novitiate of the Dominican Sisters of the Sick Poor...
Jeannette Mary Watson
Oct 10, 2019
Jeannette Mary Watson, age 84, died Oct. 10, 2019, in Aurora, Colorado. Born Jeannette Mary Kent in Newcastle, Nebraska on July 27, 1935, Jeannette grew up in the tiny town of Jefferson, South Dakota, and was the oldest of nine children. A former Miss Sioux City Sue beauty queen, she was nicknamed ""Red"" because of the color of her beautiful...
Judith ""Judy"" Lee Browne
Oct 10, 2019
Judith ""Judy"" Lee Browne, 80, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away October 10, 2019. Judy was born on June 14, 1939 to Louis Clayton Stiner and Maxine Lee Collins, in Victor, Colorado.
Judy was an active, long-time parishioner at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. She was also involved with the Red Cardinals for many years. In addition, she worked at Browne...
Marie Piccone
Oct 9, 2019
Marie Piccone, 95, died in peace in her home in Centennial Colorado, October 9, 2019. Marie was born on August 29,1924 in Denver, Colorado, and lived in Denver until September 2017 when she moved to Cherry Hills Assisted Living in Centennial.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Seraphina Straffaccia, her sister, Albena Straffaccia, her brothers, Anthony...
Ian Michael Evans
Oct 9, 2019
Ian Michael Evans, 18, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on October 9, 2019. He was born on August 17, 2001 in Englewood, the son of Jason and Jennifer (Underwood) Evans. He attended schools in both Hawaii and Colorado, earning his GED in April 2019. Ian was currently working fulltime as a Manager at Dairy Queen in Arvada. He planned on...
Judith D. Woodward
Oct 9, 2019
Judith (Judy) D. Woodward, 79 passed away at home on October 9 after a long battle with sarcoma cancer.
Judy was born on December 24, 1939 in Malvern, Iowa. Her family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1943, where she grew up and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She always wanted to be a secretary and worked in this...
Elizabeth Holger
Oct 9, 2019
Elizabeth “Betty†Holger passed away on October 9th, 2019 in Aurora, Colorado.
Born on October 9th, 1940 in Birmingham Alabama, the daughter of Elizabeth Love and Charles Love.
Betty lived a life of fulfillment and travel. She enjoyed cooking up new tasty recipes, sewing up new creations, and cooking for friends and family. Being a member of the Civil Service,...
Jeanne E. Harris
Oct 9, 2019
Jeanne Elizabeth Harris was born on July 4, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 9, 2019 in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by her family and close friends. She was 72. She married Robert Groth, a geologist, in 1982 and was happily married for 37 years. She had one child, David Groth (Amanda)...
Arthurene Edens Bomberg
Oct 8, 2019
Arthurene Edens Bomberg of Denver, Colorado passed away on October 8, 2019 at the Denver Hospice of natural causes. She had just turned 89, 3 days before her passing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas J. Bomberg. She is survived by her two sons. Bryan (Craig) and his wife Karen of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and grandchildren...
Douglas Earl Bragg
Oct 8, 2019
Douglas Earl Bragg, a longtime Denver attorney whose cases aiding victims of corporate malfeasance gained national attention, passed away on Oct. 8. He was 76.
From the 1970's through the 1990's, Mr. Bragg pursued a series of high-profile cases and won record awards on behalf of victims of defective consumer products, sparking regulatory and corporate reforms. A proponent of justice...
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