Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Edward  Michael Loughry

Edward Michael Loughry

Jun 7, 2015

Edward Michael Loughry May 31, 1941 – June 7, 2015 Born and raised in Colorado, Ed participated in ROTC at the University of Colorado. Ed served as a Lieutenant in the Navy, including serving in Vietnam. Ed worked in the banking industry, much of his time at First Interstate Bank of Denver, where he ended his career as a Senior...

Esther Lucille ""Slim"" Schlager

Esther Lucille ""Slim"" Schlager

Jun 7, 2015

Esther passed away on June 7, 2015 at the age of 94. She was predeceased in death by her husband Samuel Schlager, and is survived by her 3 children and their spouses, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, as well as her youngest sister. Esther was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She requests that...

Charlotte Sanford

Charlotte Sanford

Jun 7, 2015

Charlotte Sanford, July 20, 1920 - June 7, 2015 Survived by sons Peter and David, daughter-in-law Jane, grandchildren David and Lynn, and granddaughter-in-law Essie. Preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Sanford. Charlotte lived a full life, serving as a WAC in WWII, graduating from Oberlin College, and traveling widely. She was a small lady with a big heart and...

Ronald  E. Combs

Ronald E. Combs

Jun 6, 2015

Ron Combs, 72, died after a long battle with heart disease on Saturday June 6th, 2015. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Ronald Combs was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 30th, 1942. He was raised on a tobacco farm in rural Kentucky. Ron joined the U.S. Air Force in August 1959 and served his...

David  R. Beard

David R. Beard

Jun 6, 2015

Born August 10, 1953 in Dearborn, Michigan sailed off June 6, 2015 at his home in Castle Pines, Colorado. David is survived by his wife Kathie, 3 children; Kevin, Jennifer, and Joshua; 5 grandchildren; mother Lucille Beard and sister Roxanne Koche. David graduated from Cherry Hills High School in Inkster, Michigan and attended Concordia Lutheran College in Ann Arbor Michigan...

Irene  T. Zarlengo

Irene T. Zarlengo

Jun 6, 2015

Funeral Mass, Monday, 11 am, June 15th, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2375 E. Arizona Ave. Burial, Tuesday, June 16th, Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials in Irene's name are suggested to: Volunteers of America Guild, 2660 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205 www.voa.org or Catholic Charities of Denver, 4045 Pecos Street, Denver, CO 80211 www.ccdenver.org. Please share memories of Irene by...

Janette  P. Gilliam

Janette P. Gilliam

Jun 6, 2015

Janette P. Gilliam, 84, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away on June 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband James E. Gilliam. She is survived by her daughters, Jan Angella Gilliam and Mary Ann Carter (Michael Carter). Janette has three grandchildren, Katie Perry, Stephen Perry and Jason Perry. She also has two...

Reverend Joseph Albert Meznar

Reverend Joseph Albert Meznar

Jun 6, 2015

Rev. Joseph Albert Meznar, 82, of Denver. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph P. Meznar & Mary Rose (Berce) Meznar & brother, Rev. Robert P. Meznar. Father is survived by dear friend Vida Smith and her son, Bruce George (Theresa) Smith. Godfather of Kendra Desiree Smith. Visitation Thursday, 6pm-7pm followed immediately by rosary. Funeral mass Friday, 10am, All to...

Robert  James Scott

Robert James Scott

Jun 5, 2015

Survived by wife Elizabeth K. Scott; son Ryan Scott; step-son Kevin Naughton. Visitation Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 5:00-8:00 PM.

Doris Carlson Dreher Knaus

Doris Carlson Dreher Knaus

Jun 5, 2015

Beloved Doris Marie Carlson Dreher Knaus, born June 12, 1922 in Longmont, Colorado, died Friday June 5, 2015 surrounded by her devoted family at Sunrise at Pinehurst in Denver. Doris was 92. She was the daughter of C. Walter Carlson and Maude Wetzel Carlson. She is survived by her daughters Dianne Carlson Nelson (David) and Suzan Dell Dreher (Virgil Harris),...

Harlan  Edward Marsh

Harlan Edward Marsh

Jun 5, 2015

Harlan Edward Marsh of Westminster/Thornton, CO, departed this life June 5, 2015 at the age of 95. Harlan was born October 10, 1919, in Kensington, KS. The son of Barton and Mary Marsh, he was the fourth of five children. Harlan was a graduate of Almena High School, class of '37 where he lettered in wrestling. In 1939, while attending...

Edeltraud Martha ""Trudy"" Mazzo

Edeltraud Martha ""Trudy"" Mazzo

Jun 5, 2015

Edeltraud ""Trudy"" Mazzo, 87, passed away June 5, 2015. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 10AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014. A burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma...

Lon  F. Conner

Lon F. Conner

Jun 5, 2015

Lon F. Conner of Denver died on Friday, June 5 of brain cancer. He bravely fought the disease before succumbing peacefully with his family by his side. Lon was born on April 9, 1940 in Rawlins, Wyoming. As a boy Lon won multiple academic awards as well as a state wide sharp shooting contest. After graduating from Rawlins High School...

Theron ""Pat"" mcIntyre Ward

Theron ""Pat"" mcIntyre Ward

Jun 4, 2015

Theron ""Pat"" mcIntyre Ward, age 75, passed away June 4, 2015. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Light of the World Roman Catholic Church, 10316 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80127. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Alzheimer's Association- Denver Chapter, 455 Sherman St #500, Denver, CO...

Helen  M. Kelly

Helen M. Kelly

Jun 4, 2015

Helen M. Kelly June 24, 1923-June 4, 2015 Preceded in death by husband John; brothers Bob Jennett & Frank Jennett; sisters Joann Geiser & Marian Yourzek. Survived by sister Jeanne Simpson of Twin Falls, ID; sister-in-law Norma Jennett of Lakewood, CO; numerous nieces & nephews. Viewing Thursday, 6/11/15, 8:00 AM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO. Graveside...

Rex  L. Glass

Rex L. Glass

Jun 3, 2015

Rex L. Glass, formerly of Wheat Ridge, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on June 3, 2015 in Lakewood, Colorado. Rex was born March 2, 1922 in Strawberry Point, Iowa to Fannie Mae and Jerome Glass. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth. Rex is survived by his brother, Robert (Carol) of West Des Moines,...

Delores Pfeifer

Delores Pfeifer

Jun 3, 2015

Delores Pfeifer passed away June 3, 2015 at the age of 87. She was born November 22, 1927 to James and Gertrude Foley in Atchison, Kansas. Survivors include husband Clarence ""Whitey"" Pfeifer, Sr.; children: Clarence ""Butch"" (Patti) Pfeifer, Jr., Lynn Johnson, Jim Pfeifer and Christie Miller; grandchildren: Amy (Troy) Bargman, Aprille (Nick) Vasu, Brett (Nickol) Pfeifer, Krista (Seth) Southall, Amber...

William ""Bill"" J. Litsey

William ""Bill"" J. Litsey

Jun 3, 2015

Bill was born February 26, 1938 in Boulder, Colorado to Charles & Stella (Smiley) Litsey. He passed away June 3, 2015. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois; son, Gary; grandsons, Joshua & Brandon Putnam; & siblings, Rose & Tom. Bill is survived by his daughters, Lori (Jim) & Lisa (Bob); grandchildren, Ashlee Merkel, Daniel (Krystal) Muller, Kori Muller,...

Steve  ""Stavros"" Metros

Steve ""Stavros"" Metros

Jun 2, 2015

Steve Christopher ""Stavros"" Metros, 85, devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, loyal friend and brother, retired Denver Police Captain and fervent patriot, passed away due to natural causes on May 30, 2015. Born October 3, 1929, in Denver, Metros was a lifetime Coloradan, the son of immigrants – a Greek father, Chris, and Slovenian mother, Therese. He attended Cathedral High...

Anthony  Dee Gallup

Anthony Dee Gallup

Jun 2, 2015

Anthony Dee ""Tony"" Gallup left us June 2, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tony was born June 11, 1975 in Logan, UT to Roger and Ronda Gallup. Tony graduated from Arvada West High School in 1993, then attended Weber State University for a short while, mainly playing volleyball as often as possible. He then moved on to Platt College,...