Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

George Meshko

George Meshko

Apr 15, 2014

George M. Meshko was born in Staten Island, New York on March 20, 1925 to John Meshko and Nadine (Morton) Meshko, and passed peacefully in Denver, Colorado on April 15, 2014 at the Lunar Eclipse. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Pitarresi) Meshko, children Judy Ottenweller, Jay Meshko and Lynn Meshko, grandchildren Nichole Meshko and Seth Meshko and his...

William A. ""Bill"" Gunkel

William A. ""Bill"" Gunkel

Apr 15, 2014

William A. ""Bill"" Gunkel, 85, of Greenwood Village passed away on April 15, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann, son Bill, Jr., daughters Gloria and Diane, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel at 5303 E. County Line Rd. (One block west of Holly Street) at 9:00am...

Deanna  Lynn Officer

Deanna Lynn Officer

Apr 14, 2014

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt & friend Deanna ""Cookie Lady"" Lynn Officer. Deanna, 46, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2014 in her home after complications from her battle with ovarian cancer. Deanna is survived by her parents Dean & Ella Officer; her Aunt Sharon...

Susan  K. Nash

Susan K. Nash

Apr 14, 2014

Susan K. Nash, age 65 of Littleton. Wife of Mike. Mother of Kim (Walter) Arnhols, Tad (Monika) Nash, Ty (Janelle) Nash, Brett Nash, Amber (Alan) Taylor. Grandmother of eight. Sister of Phyllis Link and Margee Locke. Visitation Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Road (One block west of...

John  Edward Birchak

John Edward Birchak

Apr 14, 2014

John Edward Birchak, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on April 14, 2014 at the age of 87. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, April 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 West Florida Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado. Please share your memories of John and condolences with his family by signing the guest book below.

Kris Kirk

Kris Kirk

Apr 14, 2014

Kris Kirk, 44, of Denver, died April 14, 2014. Kris is survived by her beloved sons, Ethan, Aiden, and Andrew. She is also survived by her loving family, parents Wayne and Marti Kohnke, sister Tammy Heman, and brother Marc Heman. Visitation 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Friday, Most Precious...

Frank  S. Graboski

Frank S. Graboski

Apr 13, 2014

Frank S. Graboski, 86, of Denver, passed away April 13, 2014. Frank was the organist at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church for over 40 years, and was honored with the Pastoral Musicians Award from the Archidiocese of Denver. Recitation of the Rosary 3:00 PM Sunday, April 27, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Morning Mass to be dedicated...

Maria  H. Gawlik

Maria H. Gawlik

Apr 13, 2014

Maria, 90, of Aurora, Colorado passed April 13, 2014. Maria is survived by her grandchildren, Gene (Laura)Hermanski and Michalina Gorden; great grandchildren, Kristina, Makayla, Gabriela, Samuel, and Eli Hermanski and Vanessa, Joseph, Jr., Ian, Kelsie, and Lucas Gorden; and son in law Joseph Hermanski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Feliks; and daughters, Genowefa Hermanski and Zdzislawa Bullock....

Mary  E. Hardy

Mary E. Hardy

Apr 13, 2014

Mary E. Hardy, 87 of Aurora, Colorado passed away on April 13, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Hardy. Mother of Steven (Gayle) Hardy and the late Karen Hardy; Sister of Joyce Holtzman and Harry Modey; Grandmother of Matthew, Timothy and Stephanie. Memorial Service will be Monday, April 21, 2014, 10:15 AM at Summit Rehabilitation and Care...

John  Alva Dunsmoor

John Alva Dunsmoor

Apr 13, 2014

John A Dunsmoor passed away on April 13, 2014. Please leave condolences for John's famiy in the guest book below.

Delmer  Baldino Madril

Delmer Baldino Madril

Apr 13, 2014

Delmer B. Madril, age 69 of Colorado Springs, passed away April 13th in Denver. Delmer married Wanda Duncan April 10, 1969. Wanda preceded him in death in 2007. Delmer was a welder in building construction. He is survived by his son Chris (Michelle); two grandchildren Sarah and CJ; step-daughters Hazel Woods and Terresa Hansen, and numerous step grandchildren. No services...

Jacques Faille

Jacques Faille

Apr 13, 2014

Jacques ""Freak"" Faille, 42, of Littleton, Colorado passed away April 13, 2014. Son of Victor Roger Faille, Sr. and Virginia B. (Gary) Oreskovich; Common law husband of Sarah Louise Fishbein; Father of Talia Faille and Khloe Faille; Brother of Kellianne Schmitz, Michaeline (Steven) Haas, Carlton Faille and the late Victor Faille, Jr.; Nephew of numerous Aunts & Uncles; and Cousin...

Fredda Starnes

Fredda Starnes

Apr 12, 2014

Fredda (McNeely) Starnes passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 12, 2014 at the Garden Terrace Alzheimer Center in Aurora, Colorado. She is greatly missed by her loving husband of sixty-two years Lee Eddie Starnes, daughter Leigh (Starnes) Bessey and her husband Tim, her granddaughter Erin (Bessey) Gangloff and husband Kurt. Fredda is also survived by her sister Louise...

Glenn  Everett Glass

Glenn Everett Glass

Apr 12, 2014

Glenn Everett Glass passed away April 12, 2014 at the age of 90. He was born August 26, 1923 to Glenn and Mabel (Terpening) Glass in Coldbrook Township, Illinois. Survivors include his wife of 68 years Pearl May (Eychaner) Glass; children Lawrence (Rosemary) Glass, Glenda (Brian) Smith and Lynnette (Lewis) Achord; grandchildren Jeremy Glass, Ben Glass, Travis Linden, Jesse Linden,...

James  Van Horn

James Van Horn

Apr 12, 2014

VAN HORN, JAMES MSGT, USAF, RET. 83, of Denver, passed away April 12, 2014. He is survived by his daughter Lynn (Phil) Dempsey, grandchildren Lauryn & Tim Dempsey, sister Judy (Dean) Bodwell, sister-in-law Helga Van Horn, nieces & nephews Brenda Bodwell, Marilyn Bodwell, Nick Van Horn, Roslyn Snyder, and great-niece Mattie Snyder. He was preceded in death by one brother,...

Robert  M. Bruce  Jr.

Robert M. Bruce Jr.

Apr 12, 2014

Robert M. Bruce Jr., 47, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Survived by his wife of 22 years, Christy; sons Todd (Kayla) Brooks, Josh and Eric Bruce; parents Bob Sr and Norma Jean; brother Rick (Sara); mother-in-law Anne (Frank) Piroddi; father-in-law Ron (Jean) Smith. He was an employee at Coors Brewing Company for 28 years. Memorial...

Elbert  Elton Richards

Elbert Elton Richards

Apr 11, 2014

Elbert Elton Richards, of the Klondike Community in Martin County, Texas, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on April 11, 2014 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado at his daughters' home. He was 93. Elbert was born on December 14, 1920 in Lamesa, Texas. He married Alice McNew on March 16, 1943, and together they had two children, Max and Della....

William  Edward O'Neil

William Edward O'Neil

Apr 11, 2014

Retired Col. William Edward O'Neil, passed away April 11, 2014. He was 86. He leaves behind his children Deidre Warner and William E. O'Neil, Jr., grandchildren Simone, Brandon and Danielle Warner; and their father Anthony Warner. He was preceded in death by his wife LaFloma; and siblings John, Clara and Sissy O'Neil. Bill proudly served his country in the United...

Pamela  L. Thomas

Pamela L. Thomas

Apr 11, 2014

Pamela L. Thomas, 68 of Parker, passed away on April 11, 2014. A Celebration of Life and reception will be held Friday, April 18, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at a private residence, 16207 Whitestone Dr., Parker, Colorado 80134. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Escuela de Guadalupe 3401 Pecos Street Denver, Colorado 80211 Donations are also possible...

Dorothy  Marie Maher

Dorothy Marie Maher

Apr 10, 2014

Dorothy Marie Maher Feb. 17, 1927 - April 10, 2014 Dorothy (Haman) Maher, 87, died at her Lakewood home after a long illness. An Ohio native, Dorothy was born in Tiffin to John and Agnes (Trausch) Haman. She was a registered nurse for over 40 years, retiring from St. Anthony's Central, Denver. She is survived by her husband of 62...