Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Earl  V. Jones  Jr.

Earl V. Jones Jr.

Jan 13, 2017

Earl V. Jones, Jr., 88, of Littleton, CO, surrounded by his family, passed through the gate of heaven on January 13, 2017. He was born in Wildwood, PA, on May 26, 1928, and married the love of his life, Lois Mae Smith, in 1953. Earl received his BS in Geology from the University of Oklahoma and his MS in Geology...

Charles  ""Ron"" Sherrill

Charles ""Ron"" Sherrill

Jan 13, 2017

Ron, 74, of Centennial, Colorado passed in the company of his family on Friday, January 13, 2017. He had a deep love for his family and a passion for Colorado. Particularly, Ron loved Colorado sports, including the Rockies, Broncos, and was a number 1 fan of the teams his grandchildren played on. Ron will be deeply missed by many friends...

Donaleen  Loretta Robinson

Donaleen Loretta Robinson

Jan 13, 2017

""Deep in our hearts a memory is kept, Of one we loved and shall never forget"" Donaleen Loretta Robinson, 89, passed away January 13, 2017. She was born in Akron Ohio, to Charles Orrin Turner and Leila Maureen Spires on January 10, 1928. Donaleen married Richard Wayne Boose and they had a daughter Sheryl Ann. After her marriage to Richard...

Jim Dolan

Jim Dolan

Jan 13, 2017

Jim Dolan, age 84, was born in San Francisco, California, on July 28, 1932. Jim passed away on January 13, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. Jim was married to his wife Ann for 35 years prior to her death. Jim is preceded in death also by his mother, Helen Dolan; brother, John ""Joe"" Dolan; and brother-in-law Chuck ""Foggy"" Stairs. Jim is...

Phyllis  A. Barrows

Phyllis A. Barrows

Jan 12, 2017

Phyllis A. Barrows, age 92, of Highlands Ranch, passed away January 12, 2017. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 7 p.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel...

Donald  James Kilker

Donald James Kilker

Jan 12, 2017

Don Kilker, 88 passed away on January 12, 2017. Don was born in Denver, Colorado on October 18, 1928. He grew up on Walnut Street north of downtown Denver. He had many great memories and lifetime friends from his time in the Sacred Heart Parish neighborhood. He graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1946 where he refined his love...

Eugene Maffeo

Eugene Maffeo

Jan 11, 2017

Eugene Maffeo, 91, beloved husband of June (died 2006) and later Dolores, father of Steven, father-in-law of Rhonda, and grandfather of Micah, died January 11. Son of Carmine and Lucille Maffeo, and brother of Marie, he was born in Denver on August 18, 1925 and attended Smedley Elementary, Horace Mann Junior High, North High, and Denver University (BA 1949, and...

Cirilo  ""Cy"" Martinez

Cirilo ""Cy"" Martinez

Jan 10, 2017

age 84, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away January 10, 2017. Cy is preceded in death by his father Samuel and his mother Eloisa Martinez. He survived by his wife of 57 years Carol, his children Kelly Martinez, Mareen (Wayne) Curdy, Colleen (Steve) Owens; Grandchildren Amanda (Patrick) Duran, Victoria (Brian) Ditallo, Cassandra Owens, Ben Stevens, Sam Martinez, Hillary Owens, Jami Stevens;...

Lawrence ""Larry"" Richard Palen

Lawrence ""Larry"" Richard Palen

Jan 10, 2017

Larry was born on March 25, 1936 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Lawrence & Estelle Palen, and passed away January 10, 2017. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2017, with Funeral Mass being celebrated to follow at 10:30 AM, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3141 West 96th Avenue, in Westminster, Colorado....

Michael  Jeffrey Gallegos

Michael Jeffrey Gallegos

Jan 9, 2017

On January 9th 2017 our beloved Michael, was summoned by God to take his place in heaven. Michael Jeffrey Gallegos (Mike), 58 years young of Denver, Colorado left his footprint on all who knew him. Michael's legacy lives on in each of us. We will find comfort in knowing he and others we love that have gone before us, will...

Jacqueline  C. Gonzales

Jacqueline C. Gonzales

Jan 9, 2017

Jacqueline C. Gonzales, 92, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully January 9, 2017. She was born October 25, 1924 in Denver to Gio. Bartlolmeo and Mary Helen Gundy Camilli. Jacqueline's ancestors were from Central City and she was very proud of that pioneer heritage. She worked for Genuine Auto Parts in Denver for more than 30 years where she enjoyed...

James Bratton

James Bratton

Jan 9, 2017

James ""Jim"" Mosby Bratton passed away January 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Nelson and Frances Moore (White) Bratton, and his sister, Jean Scott. He is survived by his partner, David Martin Wasserburger and brother, Donald Bratton. Jim studied music, piano and organ performance at Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, then served his...

Marlene Seader

Marlene Seader

Jan 9, 2017

Marlene Seader February 27, 1940 - January 9, 2017 76, passed into eternal life on January 9, 2017. Marlene was loved by daughters Kim Marsh (Jim), Lisa MacDonald (Doug) and son, Kevin Burpee, 5 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her husband John. Services will be held in Marlene's honor on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at...

Arthur  F. Perea

Arthur F. Perea

Jan 9, 2017

Arthur F. Perea, 73, of Denver, Colorado passed away January 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife Emma and his daughter Raquel. He is survived by his children Michelle (Paul), Arthur Jr. (Nathan), and Dawn (Jeff); son-in-law Chris; grandchildren Paul Jr., Adriana, Sebastian, and Christian; and 5 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Horan & McConaty...

Milo  ""Mike"" Gonser

Milo ""Mike"" Gonser

Jan 8, 2017

Milo ""Mike"" Gonser, a 'Yooper' from the upper peninsula of Michigan, was born on July 25, 1943. He passed away on January 8, 2017. Survived by his partner, then husband, Steve Kiely of 35 years, in-laws Sharon Howard, Judy and Tom Kiely, and extended family members. A graduate of Northern Michigan University in 1965, Milo entered the Navy and served...

Scott Derr

Scott Derr

Jan 8, 2017

Scott, age 58, of Arvada, Colorado passed away January 8, 2017. Scott is preceded in death by his parents, Jean E. Warning and Hubert L. Derr. He is survived by his siblings, Jack Derr, Jillene Davis, and Thomas Derr; nieces and nephews, Chana Salerno, Kristy Davis, Jacqueline Derr, Jason Derr, T.J. Derr and Christian Derr; great nephew, Sammy Salerno, along...

Scott Senes

Scott Senes

Jan 8, 2017

Scott, age 29, of Arvada, Colorado passed away January 8, 2017. Scott is survived by his parents, Phil & Linda Senes; and brother, Kevin. Viewing will begin at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, immediately followed by a Funeral Service honoring Scott at 3:00 PM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, in Arvada, Colorado...

Jerry Dean

Jerry Dean

Jan 8, 2017

Gerald (Jerry) Dean was born April 25, 1947 in Denver, Colorado. You never wanted to call him Gerald…..Always Jerry! A Colorado native, he lived in Denver as a young child. His family bought a home at 76th and Simms in rural Arvada where they raised chickens and horses. As a young boy, he knew the freedom that rural life offered...

Karter  Grey Hopkins

Karter Grey Hopkins

Jan 8, 2017

Karter Grey Hopkins, 21, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on January 8, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Gina Lynn Flowers (William Flowers); his father, Scott Glen Hopkins (Becky Hopkins); his sister, Kyli Elizabeth Hopkins; his step-sister, Jessica Pizzulo; and step-brother, Chris Pizzulo. Karter is also survived by his grandparents, Floyd and Norma Hopkins, Diana Brown and Doug Vandertuin;...

Roy  R. Hessling

Roy R. Hessling

Jan 8, 2017

Went to be with the Lord on 1/8/2017. Survived by his wife, Betty; children, Roy (Betty Jo) of Kansas, Gary (Joanie) of Trinidad, Larry (Debbie) of Thornton, and Sandra (Gordon) of California; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation will be today, 1/11, 10-11am followed by a Celebration of Life at 11am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant...