Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

William  Carl Paris

William Carl Paris

Jan 25, 2015

Passed away January 25, 2015. Bill Paris was born on October 11, 1948, in Washington, D.C. As a 14-year old, Bill travelled west with a youth group for a tour of the Rocky Mountains' iconic and scenic places. Upon his return home, he announced that he would live in Colorado someday. Bill graduated from Gonzaga College High School in 1966....

Philomena  Anna Hoelfer

Philomena Anna Hoelfer

Jan 25, 2015

Philomena Anna Hoefler, 93, of Aurora, CO, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015. A Rosary will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015 from 7-8PM at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel at 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 10:30AM at Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church,...

Betty Jane Van Sickle

Betty Jane Van Sickle

Jan 25, 2015

Betty Jane Van Sickle, 93, passed away January 25, 2015, in Denver, Colorado. She was born November 13, 1921 in Hershey, Nebraska to Fredrick P. and Florence A. Lowry Leypoldt. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Lee Van Sickle on March 9, 2011. She is survived by son, Steven D. Van Sickle; daughter-in-law, Helen Van Sickle; grandchildren,...

Marianna  Sacheli Mentz

Marianna Sacheli Mentz

Jan 25, 2015

Marianna Sacheli Mentz formerly of Syracuse New York, passed away January 25, 2015 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 89. She was formerly employed by General Electric, and as a sales consultant for Relax-a-sizor. She retired as bookkeeper for A&P Overhead Garage Door Company in Denver, Colorado. Marianne was a Communicant of St. Bridget – St. Joseph Church in...

Philomena  Anna Hoefler

Philomena Anna Hoefler

Jan 25, 2015

Philomena Anna Hoefler, 93, of Aurora, CO, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Recitation of the Rosary will be help on Monday, February 2, 2015 from 7-8PM at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 10:30AM at Our Lady of Loreto Catholic...

Mary Frances ""Fran"" Conway

Mary Frances ""Fran"" Conway

Jan 25, 2015

Mary Frances ""Fran"" Conway passed away on January 25, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was strong and tough until the end. Fran was born in Nesque, PA, on September 18, 1948 where she spent her childhood and adolescent years. In 1968 Fran married her first husband, Robert Yackanicz. They spent their married years between Rockfalls, Il and...

Dr. Thomas A. Murray

Dr. Thomas A. Murray

Jan 25, 2015

Dr. Thomas A. Murray entered Eternal Life on January 25, 2015 at the Denver Hospice. Dr. Murray was born in Portland, Pennsylvania on June 9, 1919. His mother Lella Murray and father Rev. Thomas M. Murray moved to Denver in 1926, where his father served as Pastor of First Avenue Presbyterian Church until 1956. At the age of 8 he...

Edward  J Ramsak

Edward J Ramsak

Jan 25, 2015

Edward J Ramsak passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the age of 62, in Aurora, Colorado. Born Joliet, Illinois an area resident till 1997 when he relocated to Aurora, Colorado. Employed as an operator at Texaco and Union Oil. Member of the Knights of Columbus. Survived by one son Brad E Ramsak (Veronica), Washington and a step son Mark...

Ronnie  Joe Myatt

Ronnie Joe Myatt

Jan 24, 2015

Ron Myatt, who rose from an entry-level staff artist at the Fort Worth Press to vice president of circulation and strategic planning at the Rocky Mountain News, died Saturday at the age of 78. Friends remember Myatt as an effective communicator, something they say could be the result of having deaf parents. His mother lost her hearing as an infant...

James N. Cushner

James N. Cushner

Jan 24, 2015

James N. Cushner, 84, died January 24, 2015. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Lorraine; daughter, Larisa (Alan) Vidmar; grandsons, Christopher Vidmar, Nicholas Vidmar & Johnathan Kent; brother, Daniel; in laws, John Klepinger & Debbie Cushner. Preceded in death by siblings, Mary J. Cushner, Mary Klepinger & Ted Cushner. In his early years, James served in the United States...

Galen  Edward Stewart

Galen Edward Stewart

Jan 24, 2015

Galen Edward Stewart passed away January 24, 2015 at the age of 90. He was born April 8, 1924 to John and Mollie Stewart in Oregon, Missouri. Survived by wife, Beverly Jean Stewart; sister, Carolyn Parsons; children, Marla Cady, Kay Baker, Diane (Jack) Franks, Michael (Tamara) Jennings; grandchildren, Daryle (Joanne) Fore, Phillip (Robyn) Cody, Kylie Baker, Audrey Cody, Tanner Cady;...

Roderick  E. Blakeney

Roderick E. Blakeney

Jan 24, 2015

Roderick E. Blakeney, of Aurora, passed away on January 24, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue in Aurora. Please share your memories of Roderick and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.

MaryRose Bousselaire

MaryRose Bousselaire

Jan 24, 2015

BOUSSELAIRE, MARYROSE 1932-2015. Preceded in death by husband John, son Vincent, daughter Theresa. Survived by Cecilia, Raymond, Andre, Michelle, Gregory, Damien, Christine, Jean & families. Services 1/30, 12pm, St. Frances deSales, 300 S. Sherman St. Denver, CO

Carol  Mae Lyons

Carol Mae Lyons

Jan 24, 2015

Carol, 82, of Arvada, Colorado passed January 24, 2015. Survived by her loving husband Chuck of 62 years; son, Mike (Michele); daughter, Linda (Dave); grandsons Brian & Brett Moore. Carol attended Columbine Elementary School, Smiley Middle School, & East High School. She loved writing and wrote Carol's Column in the Arvada newspaper. As a dedicated Republican, she worked for the...

Lucille  J. Ritchey

Lucille J. Ritchey

Jan 24, 2015

Visitation will be held 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM Friday, January 30 with Funeral Service to follow at 1:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver. Interment will be 2:30 PM Friday, January 30 at Fairmount Cemetery.

Mary  Fivgas Gilland

Mary Fivgas Gilland

Jan 24, 2015

Survived by her loving children, Nina Shackford and George Fivgas; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and 1 sister, Alyce Artemis. Trisagion, Monday, 7 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 10 AM at Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 E. Alameda Ave. In tribute to Mary, female guests are invited to wear a hat...

William L. ""Hoot"" Gibson

William L. ""Hoot"" Gibson

Jan 24, 2015

Col William ""Hoot"" Gibson (USAF Ret) passed away Saturday, Jan 24th, 2015 in Denver, Colorado after a long and courageous fight against cancer. A native of El Paso Texas, he was born to Earl and Fanny Mae Gibson on April 4th, 1931. He attended the University of Texas at El Paso and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil...

Judy  J Williams

Judy J Williams

Jan 23, 2015

Judy J Williams, Survived by 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Predeceased by husband, Jack Williams. Memorial Service, Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:00am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.

Carmella  M. Naturale

Carmella M. Naturale

Jan 23, 2015

Carmella Naturale, born 10/17/1913 in Ravenna, Ohio to Michael and Dorothea Giorgio Naturale, passed away on 1/23/15 in Vista, CA at the age of 101. She leaves her three children, Michael (Jacqueline) Mijic of Canton, Ohio, Carol (James) Annibella of Westminster, Colorado, and Dorothea (Gerald) Flanigan of Vista, CA, five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding...

Ronald Keehn

Ronald Keehn

Jan 23, 2015

On February 2, 1938, in Kiowa, Colorado, Ronn was born the third of four sons to Earl and Ellen Keehn. The family moved to the city when Ronn was three years old. He loved fishing and hunting with his Dad, brothers, uncles, and cousins. Varsity wrestling and football kept him happy and busy in school. In 1955 he joined the...