Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Rick Rapp
Dec 31, 2016
Richard ""Rick"" Rapp, 64, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away on December 31, 2016. Rick was born February 26, 1952 in El Paso, Texas to V. Adm. William T. and Catherine A. Rapp. Being part of a military family was a perfect fit for Rick. Moving every few years provided him the opportunity to make many lasting friendships throughout the US...
Stephen W. Becker
Dec 30, 2016
Steve Becker born in Kansas City Missouri Oct. 25 1946, passed away December 30th 2016 from lung cancer. Steve is survived by his wife Sharon L. Becker, step children - Tina Hodge and Anthony Crowder. Sister Patty Mc Queen, brother in law Lee McQueen, niece Megan McQueen, nephew Kurt Mc Queen, grand niece Emma Roten, grand nephew DJ Murphy along...
George James Frushour
Dec 30, 2016
George James Frushour, 54 years old, passed away suddenly on Friday December 30, 2016. He was born on October 23, 1962 in Denver, Co, to George Lee Frushour and Norma Jane Frushour. George is survived by his wife Judy, daughters, Morgan and Chelsey Brown, son Wes Millward and five grandchildren, Jadyn, Skye, Noah, Carter and Tyler. George is survived by...
Janice Mary Snorteland
Dec 30, 2016
Janice Mary Snorteland passed away December 30, 2016. Janice was born November 5, 1945 in Minot, ND to Albert and Gertrude (Schumacher) Smetana. Jan is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Snorteland, sons Nathan (Dawn) and Eric, brothers George, Allan (Lynell), and Paul (Nadia), several nieces and nephews, and by an uncle, Robert Smetana. Bob and Jan were married for...
Betty Joan Schranck
Dec 30, 2016
Betty, 78, of Denver, was born on November 15, 1938 in Hotchkiss, Colorado to August & Anne Gagnon. She passed away peacefully in the company of her family on Friday evening, December 30, 2016. Betty had a deep love for her many family members and the Colorado mountains. Through her years in Colorado, she had a particular love for South...
Jonathan Joseph Power
Dec 30, 2016
Jonathan Joseph Power, 42, of Denver Colorado died, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, in Denver, Colorado ending his hard fought battle with leukemia. Jon was born October 7, 1974 in Denver Colorado and was a lifelong Colorado Resident. Jon graduated from Northglenn High School in 1993. He attended college at Ft. Lewis College. He then moved to Steamboat Springs, CO to...
Ferdinand ""Fred"" Lawrence Torres
Dec 30, 2016
Ferdinand ""Fred"" L. Torres an attorney and resident of Westminster, Colorado passed away December 30, 2016. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sally Torres; and daughter, Sonia Haught. Survived by his wife, Priscilla Torres; 4 children, Melissa Roybal, Michelle Castro and her husband Manuel, Ferdinand Torres and his wife Augustina and Carla Torres;14 grandchildren; father, Fernando Torres and...
Frances Eleanor Grosshans
Dec 30, 2016
Frances Eleanor Kerney Grosshans, age 90, of Denver, passed away gently on December 30, 2016, at Morning Star at Dayton Place. Fran was born May 2, 1926, in Newcastle, Wyoming, to O.C. and Ruby Kerney. Fran is survived by her nieces, Judy Fredericksen, Kim Fredericksen, Karen Fredericksen, Julie Fredericksen, and Jill Fredericksen; her nephews, Tim Greene and Douglas (Irit) Potter;...
Edward J. McGann
Dec 30, 2016
Edward Joseph McGann was born in Denver, Colorado on July 5, 1930 to John Edward McGann and Agnes C. (Hutton) McGann, and passed away in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on December 30, 2016 at age 86. He was married to Shirley Jean (Huffman) McGann, who preceded him in death on April 6, 2006. Edward served in the U.S. Navy, and was...
Dixiana Grimes
Dec 30, 2016
Dix Grimes Dec. 23, 1934-Dec. 30, 2016 Survived by son Ken (Ginny); grandchildren Chris (Brier), Casey (Libby), Kegan (Hannah); 3 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Charlie; sons Mikel & Mark. Celebration of Life Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:30 AM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227.
Lucille Ondovcik
Dec 29, 2016
Lucille Ondovcik Oct. 6, 1926-Dec. 29, 2016 Survived by daughters Charlotte Ball, Agnes (Larry) Quinn, Janet (Rodney) Whitaker; grandchildren Greg (Michelle), Michele (Jim), Kimberly (Rick), Courteney (Jason), Matthew (Katie), Megan (Tim); great-grandchildren Kailey, Jessica, Nico, Samantha, Gianna, Teagan, Mercedes, Madison, Brayden, Emerson, Mikayla. Preceded in death by husband Stephen. Rosary Sunday, 01/08/17, 6:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth...
Robert E. Boulden
Dec 29, 2016
My Father, a man of many hats, skills, and talents. I for one, am a son who shared in his gifts he unselfishly demonstrated for others. His wisdom served through a life time of experience practiced. He was, and his memory shall always be a beacon for the lowly hearted who witnessed his trials and his victories. My Father now...
Tyson David Searcy
Dec 29, 2016
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver.
Gil M. Ortiz
Dec 28, 2016
Gil M. Ortiz was born August 15, 1934 in Aguilar, Colorado to Gil Ortiz and Emilia (Gallegos) Ortiz, and passed away December 28, 2016 at Lutheran Collier Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Gil is survived by his wife, Christine T. (Montoya) Ortiz. He was preceded in death by his son, James Ortiz, Sr. and his granddaughter, Charmaine Ortiz. Gil is...
Adeline Coates
Dec 28, 2016
Adeline, (Addy) Coates, 93, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away on December 28, 2016. Adeline Schultz, was born in Morris, Manitoba on June 18, 1923. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Addy was married to Allan Coates on July 24, 1946; they were married 64 years. Addy moved to Wisconsin and became a United States citizen. Many of her adult years...
Catherine Ann Browning Kile
Dec 28, 2016
Catherine Ann Browning Kile (1939 - 2016) A child is a butterfly in the wind, Some can fly higher than others, But each one flies the best that it can. Why compare one against the other? Each one is different, Each one is special, Each one is beautiful. ~Unknown Author Catherine Ann Browning Kile departed this earth unexpectedly on Wednesday,...
Steven H. Halvarson
Dec 27, 2016
Steven, 65 of Aurora, Colorado, passed in the company of his family on December 27, 2016. Steven had a deep love for his family and served many years in the trucking industry driving semi-trucks throughout the United States. Steven will be missed dearly by his many loving friends and family members. Steven is survived by his beloved wife, Debra, his...
Mary Dolores Padilla
Dec 27, 2016
Mary Dolores Padilla of Denver, Colorado, passed away on December 27, 2016 at the age of 78. She was born on February 26, 1938 to Anthony (Tony) and Marie Castillo, and was the eldest of their seven children. Mary was a devout Catholic who believed, ""Your faith is first, without God you have nothing. Family is second. Everything else is...
Elva Johanna Johnson Bednar
Dec 27, 2016
Elva Johanna Johnson Bednar February 14, 1922-December 27, 2016 Elva Johanna Johnson Bednar, survived by daughter Karen Jean (Rob) Thomas; son Ronald Moreland; grandchildren Colleen (Matthew) Mossbrucker, Grant (Ashley) Henshaw, Kellie Langden, Christine (Evan) Sheldon, Brittany Scheihing, Aunna (Rin) Thomas, Lonnie Moreland, Ronnie Moreland; great-grandchildren Michaela, Owen, Lucas, Josephine, Noah, Elliott, Scarlet, Blake, Kira; step-brother Jeff (Sandy) Cannon; sister Vivian...
Mark B. Cummings
Dec 27, 2016
Mark B. Cummings, 62, of Greenwood and New Gloucester passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 27. He was born in Lewiston, July 12, 1954, the son of Arthur S. Cummings II and Helen (Robinson) Cummings. He was educated in Auburn schools, graduated from Gould Academy and Bentley College. He was employed by State Farm Insurance Co. for several years, and...
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