Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Kathryn Ann Parisi
Sep 3, 2016
Kathryn Ann Parisi, 61, died peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Denver Hospice. She was born October 28, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to Phyllis (Bakken) Parisi and Vito Parisi. Much of her childhood was spent in Wisconsin, and she moved to Denver, Colorado in 1968. Kathy graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 1972 and went on to earn...
Joan Baker Shepardson
Sep 2, 2016
Born in 1927, in New York City, New York, the daughter of John H. Baker and Elizabeth C. Dabney, Joan Prentis Baker, and her sister Barbara Carrington Baker grew up in New York City witnessing and participating in the great changes of their city, and surroundings, as America endured the Great Depression and then went on to contribute to victory...
Verna Marie Fabiano
Sep 2, 2016
Age 94, of Denver, passed away September 2, 2016. Born March 19, 1922 in Omaha, NE. Survived by son Gary (Geri) and other loving relatives and friends. Interment at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
Elizabeth ""Betty"" Manolakis
Sep 2, 2016
Elizabeth ""Betty"" Manolakis, 74, passed away at home on September 02, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on January 28th, 1942 to Melville Weston and Gladys Fuller in the small town of Mattoon, Illinois. She later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where she grew up with her sister Gwynne and eventually graduated with a B.S. degree from University...
James Corbin Cochran
Sep 2, 2016
James Corbin Cochran, known to those closest to him as Jim, lived every day of his 41 years demonstrating a kindness, gentleness and a selflessness that has become too rare in this world. He was an original in every sense of the word. The lifelong Arvada resident was a problem solver by trade. Working for Envision Healthcare, he exceled in...
Eloyse Nellie Greenman-Espinoza
Sep 2, 2016
Eloyse Espinoza, age 78 Dies in Englewood Colorado on September 2nd 2016 She was born November 26, 1937 in Merino, Colorado. She lived in Englewood and Denver her entire life. She worked at Columbia Savings, Brown Palace Hotel, Michaels and Retired from Tri County Health. Survivors include, Son - Dale Peters; Daughter - Joleen Peters; Granddaughter -Charney O'Harran; Grandson -...
Lysle Arthur Gust
Sep 1, 2016
Lysle Arthur Gust, aka ""Papa Lysle"", 85, a retired oil and gas executive, died September 1 peacefully at home in Littleton, Colorado. The son of Art and Anna Gust, he was born in North Kansas City, Missouri. Following several years in Dallas, Texas, he moved to Colorado and graduated from Denver East High School. He earned a chemical engineering degree...
Richard W. ""Dick"" Swartz
Sep 1, 2016
Richard W. ""Dick"" Swartz passed away on September 1, 2016. He was born on December 12, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Eleven thirty in the Morning at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive in Northglenn. A graveside service will take place the same day at Fort...
Linda Corn
Aug 31, 2016
Linda R. Corn entered eternal life on August 31, 2016 after 74 years of generosity and love for all around her. She grew up in Hawthorne, NV in a loving family that Curley and Monica Borer had provided. Linda graduated from Hawthorne High School in 1959, and moved on to the University of Nevada in Reno where she would meet...
Clement Josef Burke
Aug 31, 2016
Clement Josef Burke November 2, 1921 - August 31, 2016 Age 94, originally of Archbald, PA, passed into eternal life on August 31, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at his Littleton, CO residence . Clem was preceded in death by parents Timothy and Anna (Inman); brother Richard; sister Elizabeth; son Michael. He was the oldest of 4 siblings. Following...
Alfred Jacob Blanchard
Aug 31, 2016
On August 31, 2016 our beloved son, brother, and uncle Alfred Jacob Blanchard was unexpectedly called home from this earth after a tragic motorcycle accident. Though this accident has come with such a deep and saddened loss, we know that his love, spirit, and memory will continue on in the hearts of many. He touched so many lives with his...
Joan Onodera
Aug 30, 2016
Joan, 80, of Denver, passed in the company of her family on 8/30. She had a deep love and devotion for her family and friends. Joan is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Joe; Children Cheryl Onodera, DeeDee (Wyck Brown) Onodera-Brown; Grandsons Jeremy Brown and Austin (Taylor Jane) Brown; Sister Janice (Doug) Johnson; and numerous other family members...
Judith Marie Edgley
Aug 30, 2016
Judith, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away August 30, 2016, at the age of 79. She was born on September 17, 1936 in Kalispell, Montana and raised in Portland, Oregon. Her passions were her faith, her family, and taking care of others. She ran a daycare out of her home and her doors were always open to anyone in need. Her...
Susan Lynn Cesario
Aug 30, 2016
Susan Lynn Cesario, 67, was born in Washington, IA to William and Margaret Lorenzen August 20, 1949. Susan died August 30, 2016, from an accidental fall. Susan is the beloved wife of Lee for 48 years and amazing mother of Amy, Andrew (Janay) and Sara and grandmother of Alex, Jesse and Damarco. She is survived by two brothers John Lorenzen...
Betty ""Betsy"" Irene Becker
Aug 29, 2016
Betty (""Betsy"") Irene Koehrsen was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 5, 1926. Parents Clara and Herb Koehrsen moved the family to a farm near Walnut, Iowa, where Betsy was raised along with a younger sister, Dorth, and a younger brother, Larry. Educated in a one-room schoolhouse, she received recognition as ""The Smartest Girl in Pottawattamie County."" After she was...
Lee Stogsdill
Aug 29, 2016
Born July 20, 1928 in Hugo, CO, passed away Monday, Aug 29, 2016. Wonderful father of 3 daughters. Preceded in death by wife and 3 daughters. He will be missed greatly by all. Services will be held Friday Sept. 9 at Horan & McConaty 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. at 1PM, following the service, we will have a Celebration of Life...
Charles Benedict Grady
Aug 28, 2016
Interment will be Friday, September 30 at 11:15 AM, Staging Area C, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. Military honors will be presented by All Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Air Force.
Rosalie ""Rose"" Strawser
Aug 28, 2016
Rosalie ""Rose"" (Todd) Strawser, 90, passed away on August 28, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Charley G. and Maxine Ione (Britton) Todd. Rose was born and raised in Montpelier, Ohio. She married her high school sweetheart, Paul E. Strawser and together they celebrated 53 wonderful years of...
William W. Joy
Aug 28, 2016
William W. Joy, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away August 28, 2016. He is survived by his children, Glenn H. Joy and his wife Mariel, and Priscilla A. Lovato and her husband Ron; Grandchildren Sarah J. Bleau and her husband Brian, Zachary H. Lovato and his wife Nicole, Thomas Joy and his wife JoAnn, and William B. Joy; Great-Grandchildren Miranda Bleau,...
Jerry R. Dexter
Aug 28, 2016
Jerry R. Dexter, born 11/18/1933, passed away 8/28/2016. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Dexter, his daughter Sherry Lieg (Bob), Daughter in law Julie Dexter, grandchildren Krista, Michael, and Lindy. He was preceded in death by his son Gregg. He was retired from the Bureau of Reclamation. A celebration of life will be held at Horan & McConaty...
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