Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Gloria A. Palizzi Bennett

Gloria A. Palizzi Bennett

Jan 22, 2016

Gloria A. Palizzi Bennett, 77 of Brighton; Supervisor for 37 years at Colorado Dept. of Motor Vehicles and co-owner of Palizzi Farm in Brighton, passed away January 22, 2016. Mother of Debora Palizzi; Preceded in death by her parents Carl and Margaret Palizzi, her brother Carl A. Palizzi and her gentleman friend, Roger Wetzel; Visitation Thursday, 5PM, concluding with the...

Anna  Palate Vea

Anna Palate Vea

Jan 22, 2016

Anna Palate Vea, 76, passed away suddenly in Aurora, Colorado. She was born March 8, 1939 in Ha'alaufuli, Tonga to Misi Palate and Pualo'I Lokoili Lavulavu Saulala. She had a wonderful childhood growing up on the islands. She married the love of her life, Simote Vea, on December 1st, 1959. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Hawaii due to...

Kristine ""Kristy"" Joanne Smith

Kristine ""Kristy"" Joanne Smith

Jan 22, 2016

Kristine Joanne Smith, age 57, of Windsor, CO passed away January 22, 2016 in Littleton, CO. Kristine was born on September 15, 1958 in Mitchell, SD to Dean & Leona Mae (Heiberger) Erikson. Kristy dedicated her life to serving her family and will be remembered by all for her vibrancy and energy. She was preceded in death by her mother....

Richard  David Lauck

Richard David Lauck

Jan 22, 2016

69, of Aurora. Service today, January 26, 2015, 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Christian Center, 14401 E Exposition Ave, Aurora, CO 80012. A reception will follow at Horan & McConaty HeartLight Center, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora, CO 80014.

Wilma Griffith

Wilma Griffith

Jan 22, 2016

Wilma Eileen Griffith (maiden name Clarke), 86, Aurora, CO, peacefully passed away January 22, 2016. She was born July 13th 1929 in Saint Joseph Hospital, the second child, to Leroy G. and Mary A. Clarke, at the start of the Great Depression. She grew up in Parker, CO. She lived in CA with two of her Aunts, before she started...

Edward Edstrom

Edward Edstrom

Jan 21, 2016

Edward William Edstrom, 83, of Centennial, Colorado passed away January 21, 2016. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, www.StJude.org. Please share memories of Edward and condolences with the...

Vernon  Ernest Oestmann

Vernon Ernest Oestmann

Jan 21, 2016

The Reverend Vernon Ernest Oestmann, 68, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Born on January 2, 1948, in Arkansas City, Kansas, he was a resident of Aurora, Colorado. He attended Concordia Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, and received his Masters of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago in 1974. His vicarage...

Rita  Marie Sullivan

Rita Marie Sullivan

Jan 19, 2016

Rita Maria Sullivan was born in San Mateo, California on December 4, 1933, to John Ray Sullivan and Margaret Clare (McGoldrick) Sullivan, and passed away in Denver, Colorado on January 19, 2016 at age 82. She is survived by her children, Craig Nickell and Maggie Gadera, grandchildren Jake King, Kristine Nickell, Samantha Nickell, Brittany Nickell and Brandon Nickell and her...

Michael Hilger

Michael Hilger

Jan 19, 2016

Michael Brien Hilger ""Mike"", 55, of Denver, Colorado passed away January 19th, 2016 following a heart transplant on January 10. Mike was born July 31, 1960 in Denver, to parents James Robert Hilger and Barbara Brien Hilger. Mike is survived by his beloved wife Jennifer David Hilger, sons Andrew Michael Hilger of Sunnyvale, CA; Stephen Robert Hilger of Denver; his...

Joseph  Clifford Marr,  Jr.

Joseph Clifford Marr, Jr.

Jan 19, 2016

Joseph Clifford ""Joe"" Marr, Jr., 69, of Castle Rock, formerly of Perry, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 19, at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, surrounded by family. He was born October 26, 1946, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, son of Joseph Clifford and Josephine Arlene Vaughn Marr. He married Barbara Hannon on March 16, 1968. Joe served his country in the U.S....

Donald  H. Jensen

Donald H. Jensen

Jan 19, 2016

Donald Henry ""Don"" Jensen, 75, of Littleton, passed away Tuesday, January 19, at home. He was born on October 17, 1940, in Lyons, Kansas, son of George and Vivian Jensen. He married Sally Watson on May 11, 1963. They met at Western State college. Don served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 6 years, which took him to...

William  'Bill' Rogers

William 'Bill' Rogers

Jan 18, 2016

William 'Bill' Rogers, 79, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 in Aurora, Colorado. A private Memorial Service will be held in Bill's memory in Buena Vista, Colorado later in the Spring. Please share your memories of Bill and condolences for his friends by signing the guestbook below.

Magelende  R. Williams

Magelende R. Williams

Jan 18, 2016

Magelende R. Williams, age 76, passed into eternal life on January 18, 2016. Magelende is survived by her husband Henry Williams, Sr. of Aurora, CO; children Jerry and his wife Sherrie of Port Orchard, WA, Yolanda Mallard and her husband Calvin, Jr. of Aurora, CO and Henry Jr. and his wife Patricia of Copperas Cove, TX; grandchildren Taimya, Raiden, David,...

Francis  Joseph Hellmer

Francis Joseph Hellmer

Jan 18, 2016

Francis J. Hellmer, 87, passed away January 18, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Bea; sons David and Don; daughter Sharon; 9 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He has joined his daughter, Anita, who passed away in October, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 22, 2 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...

Briana Roxan Ludynia Rodriguez

Briana Roxan Ludynia Rodriguez

Jan 18, 2016

Braina Roxan Ludynia Rodriguez left us all too soon on Monday, January 18, 2016. She leaves behind her parents Jaime Rodriguez and Izabela Ludynia; and a host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 24, 1-5 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday,...

Margaret  Ann Garnsey

Margaret Ann Garnsey

Jan 17, 2016

Margaret Ann Garnsey, 76, of Littleton, passed away at home on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Wife of the late Richard C Garney. She is survived by her sisters Donna Peck, Linda Sedillo and her brother George Edwards; her daughters Sydney Ford and Michelle Rosevear; grandsons Richard, Andrew, Alexander, Jacob and Edward; and great grandson Jarek. Please share your memories of...

Willajean Cowhick

Willajean Cowhick

Jan 17, 2016

Willajean (Asher) Cowhick, 89, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away January 17, 2016. Her husband of 68 years, Thomas L. Cowhick was by her side. She was born October 14, 1926 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Henry and Marie Brule Asher. Surviving is her husband; her children, Jenean (Larry) Huckaby, Colleen Cowhick, Thomas V. (Marilyn)...

Catherine  J. Wise

Catherine J. Wise

Jan 17, 2016

Catherine J. Wise (Henderson) Born January 7, 1921 to Jennie Quig Henderson and Robert Donald Henderson in Galt Ontario, Canada. Her parents had just immigrated from Scotland. She had 1 brother John Henderson, 3 sisters, Agnes Henderson Travis, Margaret Henderson Sarcletti and Jennie Henderson White. All preceded her in death. She moved with her family to Green River, WY when...

Richard  ""Rick"" Sullivan

Richard ""Rick"" Sullivan

Jan 16, 2016

Name: Richard (Rick) L. Sullivan Jr., Age 66, a resident of Aurora, CO. Born: August 21, 1949 Passed Away on: January 16, 2016 Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Elizabeth and Richard Sullivan. He is preceded in death by his father Richard Sullivan. He is survived by his beloved wife Terri Sullivan and daughter Shannon Sullivan. He is also survived by...

Wendy  S. Fisher

Wendy S. Fisher

Jan 16, 2016

Wendy S. Fisher, passed into eternal rest on January 16, 2016. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Wendy was a blessing to all who knew her. She was born on October 29, 1953 in Rockford, IL to Ruth and Clarence Nystrom, both deceased. Surviving is her husband of 19 years, Geoffrey Fisher, and her five daughters: Kendra Cerda,...