Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Thomas Kershisnik
Sep 23, 2013
Thomas ""Tom"" F. Kershisnik was born on 3-18-52 in Rock Springs, WY and passed away at his Littleton, CO home on 9-23-13 after a lengthy illness. He was the son of Mary Lou and Frank T. Kershisnik. Tom was raised in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1970. He went on to earn his Bachelor of...
John James O'Ryan
Sep 23, 2013
John James ""Jack"" O'Ryan , age 92, passed away September 23, 2013. He was born June 3, 1921 in Denver Colorado, son of Frank and Ella O'Ryan. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Ann O'Ryan. Jack served in the United States Marine Corps and the Air Force National Guard during and after World War II, obtaining the rank of...
Della M. Hastings
Sep 23, 2013
Della M. Hastings, Age 93, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on September 23, 2013. Wife of James. Mother of Judy (Gary) Borgeson, Donna Hastings, Jim (Janice) Hastings. Grandmother of Jaime (Matt) Beatty, Nick Borgeson, MIDN 1/c Mac, MIDN 4/c Jake, Garrett Hastings. Funeral Mass Monday 10:30am, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd, Denver. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery....
Edward Vincent Smith
Sep 23, 2013
Edward V. Smith, age 87, passed away September 23, 2013. He was born July 27, 1926 in New Britain, Connecticut to Vincent & Lilian Smith. Edward is survived by his wife, Shirley; children Bob (Jodi) Smith, Mark Smith, Ed (Sue) Smith, John (Michelle) Smith, David (the late Trish Smith) Smith, Christy (Kirk) Pierce, Matt (Karen) Smith, and Phil (Wendy) Smith;...
Vern Allen Vanzant
Sep 23, 2013
Vern Vanzant passed away on September 23, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. Vern worked for the City and County of Denver the majority of his working life and as a Senior City Planner helped shaped renewal projects that the city enjoys today. In addition to his love of classical music, Vern enjoyed playing his trumpet professionally and privately. Vern is preceded...
Audrey L. Rakestraw
Sep 23, 2013
Audrey L. Rakestraw, age 92, of Aurora passed away September 23, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene Dale Rakestraw. She is survived by her children Dennis, Michael, and Connie. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 10:30am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (One block west...
Nancy Marie Pixley
Sep 22, 2013
Nancy Marie Pixley passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013. She is loved by many and will be missed. Survived by her husband Greg; children Amber and Landon; parents Richard & Dorothy Stambaugh; sister Susan McEntee and brother David Stambaugh. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013, 10:00 A.M. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South...
Christina Oropeza Huerta
Sep 22, 2013
Christina (Oropeza) Huerta passed away on September 22nd, 2013 at the age of 43. She is survived by her husband Rudy and her sons Zaylen, Rudy Jr. & Timothy, mother Margie Oropeza, sister Danielle Filivaa & brother Armando Oropeza. She will be dearly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was an amazing ""super"" wife, mom...
Isaac Hernandez
Sep 22, 2013
89, of Aurora passed away on September 22, 2013. He is survived by his wife Concesa Hernandez and his son Dan (Kim) Hernandez. His Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood. Please share your memories of Isaac and condolences with his family...
Marjorie ""Margie"" H. Mesa
Sep 22, 2013
Marjorie H. Mesa, 88 of Arvada. Passed away September 22, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Ygnacio J. Mesa. She is survived by her children Igancio Jr., Barbara, Tom, Tim (Sharon), and Robert; Grandmother of 10 grandchildren; Great-Grandmother of 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Scripture Service will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 10:30AM, Interment following the Service...
Shirley Jean Braun
Sep 21, 2013
Shirley Braun passed away on September 21, 2013. She is joined by her husband of 57 years Robert J. Braun who preceded her in death by 13 days. Loving and devoted mother to Brad (Danette), Brian, Brenda Hayward. She loved spending time with her seven grandchildren. Sisters Marilyn Obr & Cleo Hines. Preceded in death by brother Roger Lowe. Memorial...
Sean Adam Shively
Sep 21, 2013
38, Strasburg, CO, and formerly of Watford, ND, passed away tragically on September 21, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held in Sean's memory at 1 O'Clock in the afternoon on Monday, September 30, 2013 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3201 South Parker Road, Aurora, Colorado, 80014. A reception will follow at Sean's home. Those left to cherish Sean's...
Daniel J. Matheu
Sep 21, 2013
90, of Aurora, passed away on September 21, 2013. A Funeral Mass will be held in Daniel's memory at 9:30 in the morning on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 1243 Kingston Street, Aurora, Colorado, 80010. The following, is a message about Dan's life from the family: ""Dan Matheu was a real American Hero. Dan was shot...
Clint Faubion
Sep 21, 2013
Clint Faubion, a long-time Denver businessman passed quietly in his sleep on Friday, September 21, 2013. He was born in Palisade, Nebraska on November 19, 1927. His parents were Lloyd Faubion and Lucine Swenson Faubion. He is survived by his wife, Sue Quinn Faubion and their son, Rick Faubion. His brother Roger Faubion preceded him in death. Roger's wife Beverly,...
Mary Tuck
Sep 21, 2013
Mary Tuck: Born Mary Patricia Key on February 25th, 1926 in Denver, CO. Mary had a difficult childhood which included the death of her mother when she was 4 yrs old. Many other family members died during her younger years. She was the oldest of 4 sisters (Virginia, Pat, and Betty). Mary graduated in 1943 from Holy Family High School....
James E. Duncan
Sep 19, 2013
James E. Duncan, 88 years of age, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on September 19, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, September 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Christ Congregational Church, 2600 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. The Interment will be held on Monday, September 30, 2013 @ 10:00 AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan...
Barbara ""Barb"" A. McGurran
Sep 19, 2013
Barbara A. ""Barb"" McGurran, 85, of Denver. Preceded in death by her husband H.D. ""Mac"" McGurran. Mother of Tracy McGurran and Terri(Tim)Buckmaster. Grandmother of Garrett & Hayley Buckmaster, Morgan & Tristan Wilfahrt. Sister of Dick Seeger. Memorial Service Friday, 11am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Private Committal at Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flower,...
Teri Lin Russell
Sep 19, 2013
Teri Lin Russell, 50, Arvada, Colorado passed away on Thursday, September 19th , 2013, peacefully in her home, in the company of her family. She is the daughter of Robert Eugene and Mary Carolyn McTaggart of Arvada, Colorado both of whom preceded her in death. She was married to Scott on July 9th, 1988 and had just celebrated their 25th...
Earl Mickelson
Sep 18, 2013
Earl Mickelson, of Centennial, Colorado passed away on September 18, 2013. There will be a Memorial Service on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 12:30 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227 with interment at Fort Logan before the service. Please share memories of Earl and condolences with his family by signing the online...
Robert K. Langerak
Sep 18, 2013
Robert Kenneth Langerak passed away at his home in Westminster on September 18, 2013. Robert, AKA ""Bob"", ""Buck"" was born on January 16, 1933 in Monroe, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecilia and is survived by his four children: Stephen (Debra), Kathryn, David, and Paul; six grandchildren: Megan, Molly, Jessica, Claire, David, and Jack; and numerous...
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