Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Don  Amos Varnau

Don Amos Varnau

May 10, 2014

Don Varnau, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on May 10, 2014. Don is survived by his wife, Phyllis Louise Varnau; son Andrew Scott Varnau; grandson Taylor Scott Varnau; great-grandson A.J. Varnau and siblings Gerald W. Varnau, Marie Mason and Joan Keagle. He is preceded in death by his father, Cecil Bradley Varnau, and mother Lillian Mae (Ross) Varnau. A Memorial...

Joanne  Marie Spano

Joanne Marie Spano

May 10, 2014

Preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Jennie Spano; and sister Anna Marie Spano. Survived by her sister, Elizabeth (Joe) Talarico; children, Ricki Krantz and Robert (Caryn) Rody; granddaughters, Aubrey Wright and Austi Krantz; and numerous other family members. Visitation 10-11AM, Funeral Mass 11AM, Friday at Assumption Catholic Church, 2361 East 78th Avenue, Welby. Entombment at Mounty Olivet Cemetery....

Georgine  ""Gine"" Coleman

Georgine ""Gine"" Coleman

May 10, 2014

Georgine Coleman of Commerce City, Colorado, daughter of Edna and Marion Coleman (deceased) was born in 1943 and passed away May 10, 2014. She leaves behind her partner Joe Carmichael, her twin sister Georgia Barrow (Jim) and family of Santa Rosa, CA, her brother Gary Coleman (Marilyn) and family of Abilene, KS, and many relatives of the Edna Decker and...

Raymond  E. Whisenand

Raymond E. Whisenand

May 10, 2014

Raymond E. Whisenand, 89 of Littleton passed away Saturday, May 10th at 12:45pm. He was born to Frank and Florence Whisenand in Chariton, Iowa on February 19, 1925. He graduated from Drake University with a degree in accounting and was a government auditor until he retired. Then he worked as a volunteer for Score for two years until his sight...

Ronnie  Lee Ersery

Ronnie Lee Ersery

May 10, 2014

Ronnie Lee Ersery 68, of Castle Pines, Colorado. Ronnie moved to Girard, IL in 1962 as a rising 11th grader, residing with his grandparents. He attended Girard High School and played football for the Girard Big Red, earning varsity letters as a junior and senior at the position of fullback. Ronnie was awarded co-MVP honors his senior year with a...

Daniel Trujillo

Daniel Trujillo

May 10, 2014

Daniel Trujillo passed away on May 10, 2014, at his home, following a courageous battle with colon cancer. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by family and friends. A service to celebrate Dan's life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Horan & McConaty Funeral Home in the Rocky Mountain Memorial...

Clifton  A. Potter

Clifton A. Potter

May 9, 2014

Clifton A. Potter passed on May 9, in Golden, CO. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2:00PM located at Fort Logan National Cemetery. 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, CO 80235. Please share your memories of Clifton and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below. COL (RET) Clifton (C.A.)Potter Clifton (C.A.) Potter was a graduate...

Margaret  ""Marge"" McGuire

Margaret ""Marge"" McGuire

May 9, 2014

Margaret Mary ""Marge"" McGuire (Larson) Marge McGuire accepted an invitation from God to join Him, the Angels and Saints, and her many relatives and friends for eternal life. She was ready to go, and when God finally said, ""Come on home"", she departed at 12:52 PM on Friday May 9th leaving a large hole in the lives of her family...

Bryan  Michael Frost

Bryan Michael Frost

May 9, 2014

Bryan Michael Frost joined our Father in Heaven May 9, 2014. Known by all as Augie, was born in Denver, CO, December 9, 1981 and spent early years growing up in Arvada, CO as cradle member of the United Methodist Church. He moved to Flower Mound, TX finishing high school at Marcus High where he was captain of the football...

Robert  H. Holzworth

Robert H. Holzworth

May 8, 2014

Robert H. Holzworth of Fraser, Colorado passed away on May 8, 2014 at the age of 96. A Committal will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Colorado. Please share your memories of Robert and condolences with his family by signing the guest book below.

Marilynn  L. Glaviano

Marilynn L. Glaviano

May 8, 2014

Marilynn Lou Glaviano passed away in Englewood, Colorado on May 8, 2014 at the age of 73. She is predeceased by her parents Louis and Georgia Glasmann, brothers Theodore and Ronald, and sister Darlene Roesch. She is survived by her loving husband Carmelo Glaviano of 54 years. They were married at Saint Bernadette Catholic Parish in Lakewood, Colo. on August...

Father David A. Wayne, S.J.

Father David A. Wayne, S.J.

May 8, 2014

Rev. David A. Wayne, S.J., 76, died May 8, 2014. He was a Jesuit for 59 years and a priest for 45 years. Father David was born in Decatur, IL to Albert and Isabel Wayne. He entered St. Stanislaus Seminary in Florissant, MO in August, 1955, continuing studies At Fusz Memorial, Saint Louis University, St. Mary's College, and University of...

David Taraba

David Taraba

May 7, 2014

""I've got a story to tell you…"" was often the introduction to something important David would want to share with you. One would suppose his life was one of those stories too. David Earnest Taraba was born to John and Rose Taraba on March 29, 1921, in Ridgway, Missouri. David grew up and lived on the farm until World War...

Christopher  Michael Puls

Christopher Michael Puls

May 7, 2014

Christopher Michael Puls, 34, of Denver passed away May 7, 2014. Beloved son of Robert and Margaret Puls, and brother of Lauren (brother-in-law of Jason Freeman). Survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all. A celebration service of his life will be held on Monday, May 12th, at 11:00 am at...

Orlando  ""Lonnie"" Jaramillo

Orlando ""Lonnie"" Jaramillo

May 7, 2014

Orlando ""Lonnie"" Jaramillo, 60, of Westminster, Colorado passed away on May 7, 2014. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Donna; children Andrea L. Garcia (Lenny G.) Gallegos, Bernadette G. Garcia (Clifford) Clayton, and Lonnie Castrida; grandchildren Andrew Garcia, Samantha Garcia Gallegos, Adam Garcia Clayton, Jesse Garcia, Tristan Garcia, and Abby Garcia; siblings James Jaramillo, Ray Burnam and Claudia Duran. He...

Helen  Louise Koon

Helen Louise Koon

May 7, 2014

Helen L. Koon, 87, passed away peacefully at her Lakewood home surrounded by her family on May 7th. She is survived by her sons, Steve (Hollis) and Brian Koon; granddaughter, Sara; great grandchildren, Noah and Kylie; brother, Mel Fechner; and many nieces and nephews. Her husband, Gordon; parents, Louis and Olga Fechner; and sister, Erma Boyd, preceded her in death....

William ""Pappy""/ ""Bill"" Coone

William ""Pappy""/ ""Bill"" Coone

May 7, 2014

WILLIAM G. ""PAPPY""/""BILL"" COONE Colonel USAF (Ret) b: 12/28/1919 d: 05/07/14 Loving husband of Marilynne (1943 – 1994) and Geneva (""Ginny,"" 1999 – present); respected father of daughters Barb Chambless (Marty) and Kathy Powell and stepson Randy Mark; doting grandfather of 5 grands and 9 greats; beloved friend of many. USAF Pilot in WW-II, Korea, VN. Led first B-52 raid...

Carlene  Janet McGee

Carlene Janet McGee

May 6, 2014

Carlene McGee passed away peacefully on May 6, 2014, at the age of 79 years old. She was born to Flossie Marie Bowles (Himes) and Carl John Himes on February 18, 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She had a sister, Eileen Williams (Himes)(deceased) and brother, Mike Himes. She married the love of her life, Joe McGee April 10, 1955 at...

Kiyo Tsukamoto

Kiyo Tsukamoto

May 6, 2014

Kiyo Tsukamoto, 96 of Westminster; passed away May 6, 2014. She was born in Hood River, Oregon on March 10, 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband George Tsukamoto, daughter Joan Nagata and her life partner George Nishimura. She is survived by her daughter Phyllis Echols and son Russell (Janet) Tsukamoto; grandchildren Scott and Keith Echols, Jeff and...