Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Lucille E. ""Lucy"" Ames
Aug 1, 2014
Lucy, 79, daughter of Richard and Rachel Schmitt Punch, born October 5, 1934 in Denver. She is survived by her husband Dale of 58 years; and son Richard. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald in January 1994. Memorial Service Wednesday, August 6, 1:00PM at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant St, Thornton. Donations are suggested to American Lung...
Valerie Louisa Jones
Aug 1, 2014
Valerie Louisa Jones, 56, passed away August 1, 2014. She was the loved sister of Margaret M. (Ted) Jobe, Marilyn S. (the late Kevin) Karr, W. Michael (Sharon) Jones and Maryann J. (Bill) Davis; aunt of Patrick Karr, Katherine Boody, Eleanor Lutfy, Emily Jobe, Christopher Davis and Stephen Davis. She was lovingly cared for by Putu Suartini and her family,...
Lawrence Martinez
Jul 31, 2014
Lawrence Martinez, 72, Of Denver, said his farewell to his family, on Thursday July 31, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family, wife of 55 years Ramona and their three children Larry, (Michele) Laura, (Bernard) Leonard (Cynthia). His grandchildren Joelle (Jason) , Andre, Brandon, Dante and Adrianna and Great Grandchildren Mateo and Isabella. Lawrence is also survived by his...
Traci Ann Henricksen-Rush
Jul 31, 2014
Traci Ann Henricksen-Rush, 45 of Littleton, passed away on July 31, 2014. A Visitation will be held Sunday, August 3, from 3:00-5:30 PM at Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial 80122. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 4 at 1:00 PM at the West Bowles Community Church, 12325 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton 80127. In lieu...
Frank Sferra
Jul 30, 2014
Frank Sferra, 77, passed away on July 30, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born in Denver on October 16, 1936. He is survived by an extended family, including his cousin Ed (Inez) DePinto. For 54 years, Frank Sferra was a nationally recognized speech and debate coach at Mullen High School. His Mullen students enjoyed great success at the...
Michael Ray McCallum
Jul 29, 2014
Mike was born on January 28, 1949. Mike had grown up in Houston, Texas and graduated from Aldine High School in 1967. Mike had a long and loving marriage with Michelle McCallum; they had met in 1979 and were married four years later on June 11, 1983. From there, Mike and Michelle had two children, Madison and Bobby. Mike had...
Donna Silver Peet
Jul 29, 2014
Donna passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Donna enjoyed playing bridge with friends, a night at the theater or piano bar and travelling around the world. She was a loving mother and adored her grandsons. Spending time with her family and friends brought her great joy. She will be missed but not forgotten by those who knew her....

William M. Sorber
Jul 29, 2014
Reverend Mr. William M. Sorber, retired permanent deacon, of Aurora, passed away July 29, 2014 at the age of 82. He was born April 7, 1932 to William and Thelma (Steeleman) Sorber in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Survivors include his wife Evelyn (Koppie) Sorber, son Kert (Paula) Sorber; daughter Kimberly (Dan) Diller; grandchildren Matt (Diana) Sorber, Loren (Jessica) Sorber, Regina (Tyler) Lawson,...
Richard A. Shaffer
Jul 29, 2014
Richard A. Shaffer Survived by his wife Judith, sons Quentin and Rick, daughters Linda and Deb. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 10:30 AM at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel located at 3101 S. Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. The Interment Service will be held at Ft. Logan National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 5,...
Jesse O. Freeman
Jul 29, 2014
Jesse was born on December 31, 1943 in Lusk Wyoming to parents Art & Wyoma Freeman and big brother Joe. He spent the first 11 years in Lance Creek Wyoming. When he was in the 5th grade the family was transferred with Art's job at Conoco to Brush, Colorado. Jesse became active in sports playing football and wrestling for his...
Chad L. Brownhill
Jul 28, 2014
Chad Louis Brownhill passed away July 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife Joanne; and siblings Lynn (Kenneth) Bertel, Marcy Teichman, Kent (Diane) Brownhill, Diane (Bruce) MacAllister and Barry (Melanie) Brownhill. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 1:00 PM, at Lord of the Hills Lutheran Church located at 21755 East Smoky Hill Road, Centennial, CO....
Ursula A. Neumann
Jul 27, 2014
Ursula Neumann, 78, of Lakewood. Wife of Friedrich. Mother of Michael (Sonya), Ralph (Brionna) and Walter. Grandmother of Hailey, Will, Andrew, Olivia, and Samuel. Memorial Service Saturday, August 16, 2014, 10:00am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, CO 80122. Memorials in Ursula's honor are suggested to: Colorado Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, 9200 E....

Louis L. Aldridge
Jul 27, 2014
Louis L. Aldridge June 4, 1933-July 27, 2014 He is survived by his wife Patsy; children Londa (Lance) Polzin, Joe Aldridge; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister Bernice Bright. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 9:30 AM at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. A Memorial Service will be held...
William Arthur Wilde
Jul 26, 2014
William Arthur Wilde (Wilde Bill), 75, died peacefully in his home in Denver on Saturday, July 26, 2014, due to complications from prostate cancer. Bill was born June 16, 1939, in New Orleans, LA to William Henry Wilde and Elizabeth Evva (Owens) Wilde. He was raised in Atlanta, GA. In 1963 he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from...

Oliver Morse Gray, Jr.
Jul 26, 2014
Oliver Morse Gray, Jr., age 88, passed away July 26, 2014. He is survived by sisters Virginia Ann Nimrod and Julia (Midge) Keeler and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Predeceased by parents Oliver Gray, Sr. and Alice Etta Gray, and sister Mary Lois Wolf. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 11:00 AM at...
Lorena Marie Zito
Jul 26, 2014
Lorena Marie Yannacito Zito 101, passed away in her home of 90 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry, two sisters and five brothers. She was the loving mother of Virginia (Tony) Pietrafeso, Linda Coffman, Larry Zito and Mary Lu (Marty) Lechuga and sister-in-law of Geneva O'Brien-Lopez. She was the Grandmother (Nani) of Twelve Grandsons, and the...
Craig Dombeck
Jul 24, 2014
Craig Dombeck, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, passed away on July 24, 2014. Funeral Mass is Friday, August 1, 10:00AM at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 900 West Midway Boulevard, Broomfield, Colorado. Interment follows at Noon at Crown Hill Cemetery, 7777 West 29th Avenue, Denver. Please share your memories of Craig and condolences with his family by signing the online...
Mary Arlene Barry
Jul 24, 2014
Age 92 of Denver. Entered into eternal life last Thursday surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband Jeremiah Barry. Survived by her children Katie Theisen, John (Aileen), Jerry (Gina), 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Sister of Nadine Hickey and James Devlin. Rosary Wednesday 7 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colo. Blvd. Funeral Mass Thursday...
Elizabeth Alice Hartman
Jul 23, 2014
Elizabeth A. Hartman, 97, of Denver died on July 23, 2014. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband, William A., and son, William G., preceded her in death. Visitation, Wednesday, 6-8pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Blvd. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10am, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4200 Federal Blvd. Burial, Fairmount Cemetery. Please share...

John Seader
Jul 23, 2014
John G. Seader, 86, of Boulder died on July 23, 2014. John is survived by his wife, Marlene and his children; Scarlett, Hank (Jennifer), Rex, and Karl; and sister, Barbara Gaye Ross. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, 2:00 pm, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St. Share condolences at HoranCares.com.
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