Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mary Catherine Kennedy Sloan

Mary Catherine Kennedy Sloan

Oct 12, 2017

Mary Catherine Kennedy Sloan passed away 10/12/2017 peacefully in her sleep at her home of 65 years in Aurora, Colorado after a short illness. She was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver on August 30, 1926 to Patrick and Ethel (Girardot) Kennedy, the 4th of 6 children. Mary was very proud of her Colorado Pioneer Heritage. She was a...

Elsie  Faye Walters

Elsie Faye Walters

Oct 12, 2017

Elsie Faye Walters, 82, passed away on October 12, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 11AM, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229. She was survived by her children Michael Walters, Ronnie Walters, Russell ""Scott"" Walters and his wife Karen; her grandchildren Angela Leverett and her husband Michael,...

Steve Johann

Steve Johann

Oct 12, 2017

61, of Littleton, passed away October 12, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 10:00am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. Reception with light refreshments to follow. Please share your condolences with the family in the guestbook below.

Bob Sturm

Bob Sturm

Oct 11, 2017

Bob L. Sturm, was born in Muskogee, Ok in 1934. He was 1 of 5 children born to Clyde and Rose Sturm. His siblings were, Violet, Norma Jean, Donald and Bill. He was the pride of Muskogee (Okla.) Central High School, earned four varsity letters in football and three in track at GW between 1952-56. His primary athletic prowess was...

Ortwin ""Ort"" Willard TEWS

Ortwin ""Ort"" Willard TEWS

Oct 11, 2017

With profound sadness, humility, and grace, the family of Ortwin ""Ort"" Tews notes his death on October 11, 2017. He was born in August of 1929 at Hutchinson, Minnesota. He leaves his wife, Margaret; sons, Clendon, Bryan (Brenda), and Jared (Kim); 5 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren (including the first girl born into his family in 75 years). As the second...

Dylan  L. Reposa

Dylan L. Reposa

Oct 11, 2017

Dylan Lee Reposa, 44, of Aurora, passed away on October 11, 2017 at his home. Born on July 9, 1973 in Denver, he is the son of Robert and Judy Reposa. Dylan was a huge Bronco’s fan, and followed all of Colorado’s sports teams. He was very artistic, an avid reader, loved watching movies, and listening to music. He was...

John Koudelka

John Koudelka

Oct 11, 2017

Age 60, of Littleton, Colorado passed away October 11, 2017. John is survived by his brother Jan Koudelka, sisters Linda Koudelka, Patti Smith, and Connie (Rai) Kakkar, nieces Lilah Koudelka, Nicole Smith (Ian Proops), Bellina Kakkar, nephews Matt Love (Alison), Patrick Justus (Archana Shrestha), Michael Kakkar, great-nieces Madeline Love, Anjali Justus, Aliana Justus, and great-nephew Colton Love. He was preceded...

Joshua  Cosden Annan

Joshua Cosden Annan

Oct 11, 2017

Joshua Cosden Annan left this world to be with his brother, Bode Annan and his sister, Tina Annan on October 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM in Denver, Colorado. Josh was born on September 30, 1970 in Aspen, Colorado. He was raised in Aspen and attended the Aspen Grade School. He then went to The Rectory School in Pomfert, Connecticut, Seabury...

Sylvia  Nell Troxell

Sylvia Nell Troxell

Oct 10, 2017

Mrs. Sylvia “Nell” Troxell, 85, Englewood Colo, died peacefully at home of an unexpected illness on Tuesday October 10th surrounded by family. Born in Altoona to Hope and Arthur Conrad Nier, Nell was valedictorian of both high school and the Altoona School of Nursing (49-52). She met her husband, Robert Jay Troxell “Bob” (1931-2014), during her residency and they embarked...

Katherine  Eleanor Stevens

Katherine Eleanor Stevens

Oct 10, 2017

Katherine Eleanor (Kucera) Stevens, 94, died on October 10, 2017. She was born January 1, 1923 in Pasadena, California. She was the second child of Joseph and Gladys (Seely) Kucera. Katherine attended Pasadena City College, studying art, drafting, and dress designing. She was employed at Hughes Aircraft in drafting. Katherine was a “Rosie the Riveter” on the P-38 Lightning aircraft...

Teresa  Lynn Wegner

Teresa Lynn Wegner

Oct 10, 2017

Teresa Lynn (Fitzpatrick) Wegner, youngest daughter of Mary Fitzpatrick and the late Francis Fitzpatrick, died Oct. 10, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. She was 49. Teresa was born July 17, 1968, at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge and raised in Westminster. She graduated with honors from Iver C. Ranum High School in 1986. Teresa mastered the piccolo and...

Isidro  Armenta Garcia

Isidro Armenta Garcia

Oct 10, 2017

Isidro, 87, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away on October 10, 2017. Viewing will be on Monday, October 16, 2017, beginning at 6:00 PM with Recitation of the Rosary to follow at 7:00 PM; Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 10:00 AM, all at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229. Interment...

Rudy Phannenstiel

Rudy Phannenstiel

Oct 10, 2017

Rudolph Marion Phannenstiel was born on November 14, 1935 in Hays, Kansas. He was the 2nd of 4 children born to Alexander and Minna Phannenstiel; older brother, Louis and younger sisters Annita and Veronica. The family moved to Denver in 1945 and took up residence on South Ogden Street. All the children attended St. Francis De Sales in Denver. In...

Abel  J. Chacon

Abel J. Chacon

Oct 10, 2017

Abel J. Chacon, 90, of Lakewood, CO passed away on October 10, 2017. He was a decorated veteran of WWII stationed in the Philippines. He was a professional carpenter for over 40 years. He was a builder of custom homes, restaurants, condos in major ski resorts and major hospitals in Denver. He built the family home in Lakewood, CO in...

James E. ""Jimmy P"" Padilla  Jr.

James E. ""Jimmy P"" Padilla Jr.

Oct 10, 2017

James E. “Jimmy P” Padilla Jr., 63 of Aurora, CO was born in Denver, CO on May 20, 1954. Jimmy P returned home to his lord and savior on October 10, 2017. Jimmy P is survived by Wife; Lorraine Padilla; Daughters Krista and Jackie Padilla; Son James Padilla; Brother Herman (Barbara) Padilla; Sisters Diane (Eugene) Lopez and Sylvia Palomino. A...

William  '""Bill"" Roberts

William '""Bill"" Roberts

Oct 9, 2017

William Walter Roberts (Bill), 73 of Parker, Colorado died on October 9, 2017 in Hill City, South Dakota. Bill was vacationing with family at the time of his death. Bill was born on May 20, 1944 in Port Huron, MI. His Parents were Dr. Joseph Youmans Roberts and Mona Lombard Roberts, both deceased. Soon after his birth he moved to...

Daniel  M. Chapman

Daniel M. Chapman

Oct 9, 2017

Daniel M. Chapman, beloved friend, and husband to Fran passed away peacefully on October 9th after a courageous five year battle with ALS. Born in Norwich, CT, Dan was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy. He obtained his undergraduate degree in history/political science from Boston University, then migrated to Boulder in 1974 to pursue his master's degree at the University...

Michael  Angelo Garamella

Michael Angelo Garamella

Oct 8, 2017

On Sunday, October 8th, 2017, Michael Angelo Garamella left this mortal life. He was born in Connecticut on March 30th, 1916 to Antonino Garamella and Nicolina Cardinale Garmella. Michael is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen Estelle Garcia Garamella, and his grandchildren, Ashley Anderson and Lucas Anderson. He is survived by his four children, Margaret (Tim)...

James Robert ""Jim"" Egan

James Robert ""Jim"" Egan

Oct 8, 2017

Jim, a ninety year resident of Denver, passed away on October 8, 2017. After serving in the US Navy during World War II, he graduated from Regis College. He co-owned Egan Printing, which was founded by his grandfather in 1891. He married Elaine Minot in Denver Sixty six years ago. Together, they had 8 wonderful children. He is survived by...

Roger  Pius Mirza

Roger Pius Mirza

Oct 8, 2017

Roger Pius Mirza passed away October 8, 2017. Roger is survived by his wife of more than 24 years, Karen; two daughters in Connecticut from a previous marriage, Trisha and Stephanie; two grandsons who also reside in Connecticut, Christopher and Thomas; his stepdaughter, Tamme and her two children Aubrey and Ian who grew up knowing Roger as their grandfather. Roger...