Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Mary Ellen Gerlitz
Jul 8, 2017
Mary Ellen Gerlitz of Aurora, CO, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017. Born in Shelby, MT, daughter to the late Charles and Mary (Mahoney) Nelson. She is survived by her loving children Mary Gerlitz, Dennis Gerlitz, Mark Gerlitz, John Gerlitz, Kathy Donaldson and Paul Gerlitz. Services will be held Thursday, July 20th. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 11150 East...
Leonard JuJu Wilson
Jul 8, 2017
Leonard A. Wilson Sr., affectionately known as “Ju-Juâ€, passed away on Saturday, July 8th 2017 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on August 3, 1935 in Pueblo, Colorado he was the son of Samuel and Delia Wilson. He graduated from Central High school and was employed at the CFI for over 30 years. Ju-Ju and the love of...
Kenneth J. Johnson
Jul 7, 2017
Kenneth J. Johnson, 85, of Arvada CO died July 7th at his home. Father of Robert (Lynn), Janna (Dave) Brown & Suzie (John) Garramone; grandfather of Jerrett (Elizabeth), Jennette, Mario (Adriana), Matthew & Jordyn; step-grandfather of Joey; great grandfather of Skyler, Brady, Lexy & Tallen; step-great grandfather of Kerem. Memorial Rosary, Monday, 07/17/17, 7 p.m. Memorial Mass, Tuesday, 07/18/17, 10:30...
James Delano Edwards
Jul 7, 2017
James was born July 14, 1945, in Galveston, Texas, to Joseph and Margaret Edwards. James is survived by his wife of 52 ears, Lillian Edwards; seven children, Lilian R. Edwards, James D. Edwards Jr., Joseph Edwards II, John Edwards, VIncent Edwards, Moneeceya Edwards-Taylor (Eric) and Melissiannette Edwards. He is also survived by thirty grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren as well as...
Mary Horgan
Jul 6, 2017
A Funeral will be held at Notre Dame CatholicChurch, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd., at 11 AM on Friday, 7/21/2017. Please share your condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.
Nathan Reynolds
Jul 6, 2017
Nathan is survived by his parents Bradley and Connie Reynolds as well as his brother Zach Reynolds. Services will be held at Englewood Church of Christ, 4690 S Logan St, on Friday 7/14/2017 at 10 am. A memorial in Vail, CO will be held at Big Horn in East Vail, Monday, July 17 at 2:00 pm. Please share your condolences...
Robert Philip ""Bob"" Ortlip
Jul 6, 2017
Bob Ortlip, 84, passed away on July 6, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Clarence Robert Ortlip and Kathryn Estelle (Heron) Ortlip on June 5, 1933. Bob attended Penn State University and, after serving in the U.S. Army, graduated from Drexel University in 1958 with a Bachelors of Science in Accountancy. While at Drexel,...
Ellie Ann McKinley
Jul 6, 2017
The family will receive family and friends at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd. Centennial, CO 80122. A memorial service for Ellie will follow at 3:30 p.m. Reception to follow. Please leave condolences for the family in the online guestbook below.
Frank Bumgarner
Jul 6, 2017
Our cherished son, brother and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 6th, 2017. Frank was an avid outdoors man, hunter and fisherman. He graduated from University of Colorado School of Engineering and later obtained his Professional Engineers license. Frank was a Colorado Native but he loved to travel the United States and every spring he looked forward to tomato growing...
John Alfred Humphreys III
Jul 6, 2017
John Alfred Humphreys M.D. John A Humphreys M.D, passed away Thursday July 6, 2017 at Holly Creek Christian Living Community; He was 91. John Alfred Humphreys III was born January 17, 1926 in Memphis, TN, to John and Mary Ann Humphreys. John moved to Denver, Colorado with his parents and sister in 1938. He attended East High School and upon...
Josephine Erma Krieger
Jul 6, 2017
Josephine Erma Krieger, age 84, of Denver went home to be with her Lord Thursday, July 6, 2017 at The Arbors of San Marino. JoErma was born December 15, 1932 in Denver, CO to Joseph and Erma Henshaw. She married the love of her life, Raymond L. Krieger on July 10, 1953, welcoming three daughters as they made their family...
Teresa Jean Becky
Jul 5, 2017
Teresa Jean Becky, 55, of Aurora, Colorado passed away July 5, 2017. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 South...
John W. Bettridge
Jul 5, 2017
John Bettridge, 93, passed away peacefully the morning of July 5th at Holy Heights Care Center in Denver, Co. John was the grandson of Irish immigrants and the son of Albert J. Bettridge and Martha S. Bettridge (Winn). John grow-up in the area of Denver that is now known as Cherry Creek North. He attended the Denver Public School system....
Craig Matovich
Jul 4, 2017
Craig Matovich passed away suddenly July 4th,, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy of 42 years and son, Christopher, daughter-in-law, Jessie and granddaughter, Millie. Craig’s extended family includes his sisters, Jan Rossi and Julie Matovich and their children, Angela, Michelle, Summer, Donnie, Heather and his brother (dec.) Laine Matovich and his daughters, Jaime and Courtney, my sister,...
Ruth Ann Shimonkevitz
Jul 4, 2017
Ruth Ann Shimonkevitz, born August 8, 1946 in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, passed away July 4, 2017 after a long illness. She is survived by her mother, Adeline Shimonkevitz (Demboski), her sister Susan and her husband Corby Decker, her children Steven, David and Julie, and her brother Richard and his wife Christa Rheindt and their children Lisa and Christian. Her father,...
Hayley Emma Rhee
Jul 4, 2017
Hayley Emma Rhee, age 13 years old, of Castle Rock, CO passed away the 4th of July, 2017 at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Hayley was born on September 21, 2003 in Denver, CO to Joseph Rhee and Patricia Rhee. From an early age, Hayley was a voracious reader and could often be found with book in hand. Her love of reading...
Frank Bunning
Jul 4, 2017
Frank Bunning, 65, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Service to be held at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel on Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 9:00am - 10:00am. Reception immediately following the service. Interment at Highland Cemetery. You are encouraged to wear your favorite Broncos clothing. Please share memories and condolences in the Guestbook below.
James Michael Scott
Jul 4, 2017
James Michael Scott ""Scotty"" of Thornton, Colorado passed away on July 4, 2017 at the age of 74. A Funeral Service honoring James will be held on July 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado. The Interment will immediately follow at 1:15 pm, Area ""C"", Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South...
Walter ""Wally"" Flanagan
Jul 3, 2017
Walter “Wally†Melvin Flanagan, 69, passed away on Monday, July 3rd 2017 in Denver, Colorado. He was born May 30, 1948 to Melvin Flanagan and Mildred Howe in Denver, Colorado. Wally was proud of his only daughter Stacey Fine and her husband Jason, of Arizona. He is also survived by two loving sisters, Susan Streeter and her husband Steve Rogers,...
MaryJo Onnen
Jul 3, 2017
MaryJo (Jo) Onnen passed away on July 3, 2017 in Parker, Colorado. Born on March 6, 1928 in Newcastle, Nebraska and grew up in Ponca, Nebraska, the daughter of Ella Wente and Charles Wente. She met her husband W. Richard (Dick) Onnen in Denver and they were married October 15, 1949 and had two children; Reid Onnen of Temcula, California,...
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