Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Minnie J. Colnar
May 14, 2013
Minnie J. Colnar, 93, passed away May 14, 2013. She is survived by Tony, her loving husband of 67 years, her son Kenneth (Kathy) Colnar, daughter Beverly (Tom) Kelly, grandchildren Rebecca (Eddie) Watson and Matthew Colnar, sister Elsie Fini. Rosary 9:30 AM Friday, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Interment 10:00 AM Monday, Fort...
Dorothy May Cerny
May 14, 2013
Dorothy May Cerny, 83, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on May 14, 2013. A Committal Service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. Please share your memories of Dorothy and condolences with her family by signing the guest book below.
John Harold Burrell
May 13, 2013
John Harold Burrell, 70, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2013, in Englewood, Colorado, following a courageous fight with cancer. His was born on March 28, 1943 in Rocky Ford, Colorado. He was the oldest of three sons born to Delavan V. Burrell and Mabel June Burrell Smedema. Both his parents preceded him in death. John lived in Rocky Ford...
William T. Davis
May 13, 2013
Ret Lt. Col William T. Davis, passed away May 13, 2013. He was born on October 19, 1931 to Henry and Lila (Bloxham) Peterson in Dingle, Utah. Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cleo Jo (Newby) Davis; children Gayle (James) Stagnitta and Michael (Brandi) Harris; grandchildren Jeremy, Dylan, Cameron, Shea & Jade. Bill lived his life dedicated...
George J. Straface, Jr.
May 13, 2013
Born September 12, 1952 in Denver, Colorado, George passed May 13, 2013. Followed in death by his father George J. Straface, Sr.; mother Louise Straface; and sister Joan Straface. Survived by his brother Frank (Julie); nephews Ryan (Myranda), Steven, and Nick; and great nephews and nieces Deion, Hailee, Josiah and Adam. Viewing is Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 2:00-6:00 PM and...
Charles ""Fritz"" Pakiser
May 13, 2013
Charles Fritz Pakiser, 58, of Shawnee, Colorado, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 6, 1954 in Denver, Colorado to Dan and Elaine Pakiser. He married Edna Lamping on October 8, 1981. Preceding him in death are his father, Dan Pakiser and brother, Danny Pakiser. He is survived by...
Steven Thomas Nowak
May 12, 2013
Steven Thomas Nowak, of Federal Heights, Colorado, passed away on May 12, 2013. He is survived by his parents Steven H. and Eileen Nowak; sister Suzanne Falanga; best friend, Savannah; and many extended family and friends. There will be a Receiving of Friends on Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 3:30 to 5:30PM and a Reading of the Eulogy at 5:30PM,...
Ronald ""Ron"" R. Beecher
May 12, 2013
Ronald R. ""Ron"" Beecher, 80, of Evergreen, Colorado passed away on May 12, 2013. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. The Interment will follow the service at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado at 12:00 PM....
Jason Michael Kuntz
May 12, 2013
Jason Michael Kuntz, 37, of Thornton, Colorado passed May 12, 2013. Survived by his loving daughter Hannah; mother Carolyn Reed; father Leonard Kuntz; step-sisters Shawna Shelly and Lennette Spence; half-brother Steven Kuntz; and close friends. Memorial Service will be Thursday, August 1, 2013, 2:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, in Thornton, Colorado. Please share memories of...
Helen Faye Rogers
May 11, 2013
Helen Faye (Houston) Rogers passed away May 11, 2013, at Lifecare of Stonegate in Parker, Colorado. Faye was a lifelong resident of Fort Morgan. Her husband Stafford preceded her in death. Born May 18, 1927, to Minnie and Walter Houston, Faye grew up on the family ranch in Buckingham, Colorado, along with her three brothers and three sisters. She graduated...
Joseph P. Rodgers
May 11, 2013
Joseph, 90, of Centennial, Colorado, formerly of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away May 11, 2013. Survived by his wife Lola; children Judi (Ronald) Rodgers Sarver, Lafayette, Louisiana and Tom Rodgers, San Francisco, California; grandchildren Richard (Vicki) Sarver, Manchester, England, Elizabeth (Doug) Sarver Edney, Lafayette, Louisiana and Katherine (Travis) Sarver Snyder, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and 4 great grandchildren. Celebration of Life will...
Paul Michael Stegeman
May 11, 2013
Paul M. Stegeman of Denver was 77 when he passed away on May 11, 2013, at his home. Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen. He is survived by his three children: Mary, Mike and John; two brothers: Fred and Ed; 5 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 5-7pm...
Charles Benjamin Artis
May 11, 2013
""A life laid down for his family"" Charles ""Chuck"" was born, raised and went to school in Wayne County, North Carolina. Son of A.J. and Savannah Artis. Charles was the third son of this union. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Charles relocated to Washington, D.C. where he met and married the love of his...
Clara C. Jameson
May 11, 2013
Clara Catherine Cella Jameson was born on October 25, 1910 as one of the seven Cella children who became her lifelong community. She died on May 11, 2013. She married Meredith L. Jameson on August 15, 1938, and they had four children: Mary Clare - deceased - (Gary Lohne), Ken (Penny Brooke), Barbara (Gary Kuxhaus), and Terry (Betsy Hord). She...
Doris Marie Laura Hawkins
May 11, 2013
Doris Hawkins age 89, of Aurora, passed away May 11, 2013. She is survived by husband of 65 years, Richard; daughters, Pamela Hawkins, Terrie Hawkins-Fulton and Kathleen Hawkins; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery will take place on Tuesday, May 21st at 10:30am which is staging area ""B"". 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado...
Naomi 'Peggy' Tolley
May 10, 2013
Naomi ""Peggy"" Tolley, 93, passed away May 9, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard C. Tolley, DVM, and sisters Ruth and Miriam. Peggy is survived by her daugther Barbara ""Bobbie"" Anton (fiancé Norman Ashford); Grandchildren John (Kelly) Anton, Cynthia (Jeff) Eiting; Great grandchildren Robert, Michael, Kainoa, and Remi. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May...
Marvin Thompson
May 10, 2013
Thompson, Marvin Leroy Marvin peacefully left us to join his beloved wife Thelma on May 10th, 2013. He was surrounded with the love, laughter and care of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the wonderful care-givers at the Denver Hospice. Born December 25th, 1933 in Vona, Colorado, to Daniel and Fannie Thompson. Marvin treasured his small town upbringing, carrying happy...
Dr. Robert ""Bob"" Brockmann
May 10, 2013
Bob Brockmann, formerly of Hinsdale, Illinois, passed away in Englewood, CO on May 10, 2013. He attended Hinsdale Central High School and was a member of the gymnastics team. He received his BS in Microbiology from the University of Illinois. He moved to Colorado and obtained an MS in Microbiology, working for the Boulder County Health Department. Bob attended the...
Wylene Sue Arnold
May 10, 2013
Wylene is survived by her husband, James Arnold, Jr.; children Jimmie Sue (Terry) Fenimore, Barbara (David) Hillman and Jim Arnold, III; Grandchildren Taylor (Kyrean) Fenimore and Tanner Fenimore; and siblings Fayrene Mayes, Daryl Bennett, Ronald Jay (Jimmie) Bennett and Judy (George) Woolard. She is preceded in death by her parents Jay and Orel Bennett. A Memorial Service will be held...
Deborah 'Dede' Krausman
May 10, 2013
Deborah ""Dede"" Krausman, 44 years of age, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on May 10, 2013. Deborah ""Dede"" Douglass Krausman was born December 29, 1968 in Colby, Kansas to Dean and Judy Douglass. Dede was preceded in death by her husband, Kent Krausman, along with both her maternal and paternal grandparents. She is survived by her three children Gabriel Douglass...
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