Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Edward  Walter Simonson,  Jr.

Edward Walter Simonson, Jr.

Jul 19, 2013

Arrangements Pending

Dana  Ray Anderson

Dana Ray Anderson

Jul 19, 2013

Dana Ray Anderson, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret), age 80, of Centennial, passed away July 19, 2013. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio on August 9, 1932 to Ray and Naomi Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sharon (Kirbis) Anderson; children Alan (Judy) Anderson, Rebecca (Michael) Dills and Victoria Anderson; grandchildren Jeremy (Liz) Kimmel, Rachael Kimmel,...

Cecil Kreft

Cecil Kreft

Jul 19, 2013

Cecil Kreft, 93 was born April 5, 1920 in Flagler, Colorado to Thomas Kreft and Katherine Plachecki Kreft, and passed away July 19, 2013 at his home in Denver. He is survived by his wife Eleanor Kreft, his son Bob Kreft and his wife Shirley and his daughter Barbara Selby. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Lori Doerr,...

Madisen Wright

Madisen Wright

Jul 18, 2013

Madisen Wright, 21, treasured daughter of Erin and Stuart and beloved sister of Maureen, Emily, and Philip has joined our Savior Jesus Christ in the Kingdom of Heaven. She leaves behind a multitude of mourning Aunts and Uncles, Cousins and Grandparents, friends, neighbors, and pets. Although Maddie's life was short – as was her physical stature – she had already...

Juan  Fernandez Guardiano

Juan Fernandez Guardiano

Jul 18, 2013

Juan, 93, of Aurora, passed away on July 18, 2013. Juan was preceded in death by his parents Emilio Guardiano and Rosa Guardiano. He is survived by his wife, Lourdes; his children Margie (Tony) Santillan, Lourna (Emilio) Racinez, Diana (Jeffrey) Reiboldt, Juan (Melinda) Guardiano Jr. and Emilio (Imee) Guardiano; and many grandchildren. Juan graduated from Ateneo de Manila and served...

Margaret  K. Kamsler

Margaret K. Kamsler

Jul 18, 2013

Margaret K. Kamsler April 12, 1924-July 18, 2013 Survived by loving husband Bill; daughters Suzan Simmons & Marlane Twiford; grandchildren Audrey Singaraju, Wade Simmons & Ashley Simmons. Service Thursday, 07/25/13, 11:30 AM, Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Area B.

Mary  Carol Burback

Mary Carol Burback

Jul 18, 2013

Mary Carol (Flanagan) Burback, 74, of Arvada, passed away on July 18, 2013. She is survived by her husband Henry ""Hank""; children, Melissa Pankau, Bradley & Clinton Burback; son-in-law, Roger Pankau; and 5 grandchildren, Philip, Matthew & Kathryn Pankau and Scott & Allison Burback. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 11:00 AM, at Arvada...

Kenneth McLeod,  Jr.

Kenneth McLeod, Jr.

Jul 18, 2013

Kenneth McLeod, Jr., passed away on July 18, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. He is survived by his children Jackie (Ed) Thompson, Barbara (Andy) Hamilton, and Carrie (Steve) Carree; his grandchildren Brandon Carree, Brittany Carree, Brianne Carree, Bryce Carree, Keenan Barber, and Kendra Barber; his great-grandchildren Parker Smith, Owen Carree, Kylie Garcia, Karina Barber, and Kaelyn Barber. He loved 'trying to...

Charlene Vanhorn

Charlene Vanhorn

Jul 17, 2013

Funeral Mass, Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 10:30am at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave., Littleton, CO 80128. Please share your memories of Charlene and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.

Shirlene Costigan

Shirlene Costigan

Jul 17, 2013

Shirlene Costigan, 71, of Aurora. Wife of John Costigan III; mother of John IV (Gertrude) Costigan and Alicia Costigan. Grandmother of Darnisha Wheaten-Costigan (Jacob Stevens), DeVante' Wheaten-Costigan, John Costigan V, and Javon Costigan. Great grandmother of Mya Stevens. Sister of Dale (Janet) McMillan, Draper, UT. Sister-in-law of Mary McMillan, Plano, TX. Shirlene is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Joseph Hilgier

Joseph Hilgier

Jul 17, 2013

90, survived by his loving wife, Genowefa; son, Ed (Madeline) and grandson, David (Erin). Memorial Vigil will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 2:00pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block west of South Holly Street) Centennial, Colorado. Please share your memories of Joseph and condolences with his family by signing the...

John Dukich

John Dukich

Jul 16, 2013

John Dukich, 83, passed away July 16, 2013. Survived by his children, Mike & Karen; grandchildren, Kevin, Zack, Mike & McKay; great grandchildren, Kevyn, Kylie, Kiernan, Haley & William. Memorial Service will be Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by the...

Anthony J. ""Tony"" Rechlitz,  II

Anthony J. ""Tony"" Rechlitz, II

Jul 14, 2013

Anthony J. ""Tony"" Rechlitz died July 14, 2013 at his home in Aurora, CO. Tony was born in Beloit, WI on January 28, 1952. He was the youngest of four children; David, Mary, and Susan; and the son of Ervin T. and Doris G. Rechlitz. While Tony was still a child, his family moved to Pueblo, CO where his father...

Thomas  ""Izzy"" Isbester

Thomas ""Izzy"" Isbester

Jul 14, 2013

Thomas J. ""Izzy"" Isbester of Lakewood, died July 14, 2013. He was born in Pueblo, CO on December 20, 1933, to Herman and Edna Isbester. He served as a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1953-1957. ""Izzy"" graduated in 1961 from CU with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked as a hydraulic engineer for the Bureau of...

Paulette  Chue-Sing Jones

Paulette Chue-Sing Jones

Jul 14, 2013

Paulette passed away on July 14, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was an avid tennis player, a daring skier, and great dancer and enjoyed spending time with her many friends. Paulette is survived by her loving husband, Ken Jones, and her children Michele Gwin, Bradford Jones, Christine Jones, Alexandra Zane, and Sarah Dobron, and...

Charlene Cummings

Charlene Cummings

Jul 13, 2013

Charlene Cummings, 78, of Denver, passed away July 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Thelma ""Toots"" Norris, and her husband Ralph. She is survived by her ""older"" brother Garth, nieces and nephews Teri, Joe, Stephanie, Becky, Kathi, Tim, Kevin, Chris, Steve, and by their children and grandchildren. Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Monday, July 29,...

Mike Valenzuela

Mike Valenzuela

Jul 13, 2013

Mike Valenzuela, 87, passed away on July 13, 2013. Beloved husband of Anna for 61 years; father of Pam (Scott) Bradbury and Pat Valenzuela; grandfather of Michael and Bryan Bakeman, and Valerie (Noah) Keeney; and great grandfather of Samantha Keeney. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 2:30 pm at Horan...

Michael Rohan

Michael Rohan

Jul 12, 2013

Michael Lacy Rohan, age 67, of Denver, passed away July 12, 2013 while visiting his home in France. Mike was deeply loved by all. He was born in Denver on May 31, 1946, to Lacy Richard Rohan and Patricia McNamara Rohan. He is survived by his wife, Madelaine Rohan, whom he adored. His daughters, Siena and Anja Rohan, and his...

Anthony Gruda

Anthony Gruda

Jul 12, 2013

Anthony (Tony) Gruda, 71, of Morrison, Colorado, passed away on July 12, 2013. A memorial service will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery on July 19, 2013 at 3:00. Pastor Michael Limke of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church will be officiating. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Horan & McConaty of Lakewood Colorado. Tony was born in New Brunswick,...

Tanner  Reed Seebaum

Tanner Reed Seebaum

Jul 12, 2013

Tanner was an inspirational, courageous, and creative young man who battled cancer most of his life. First diagnosed at less than two years old with a brain tumor and in critical condition, Tanner fought hard at a young age to beat the odds. Throughout his young life, Tanner had a total of three of these terrible cancer tumors before he...