Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

George W. Bermant
May 20, 2013
George W. Bermant departed this life peacefully on May 20th, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by Ann, his treasured wife of 28 years, his son Jim (Valerie), grandson Chris (Rachel), and brother Gordon (Geri Lincoln). When George and Ann were married he became a devoted and supportive father to her children as well, so he is also...
Richie Joseph Wangsness
May 20, 2013
23, passed away May 20, 2013. Survived by his mother Teresa Babish, father Richard Wangsness, sister Brittany, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Funeral Mass, 10am, Tuesday, Church of the Risen Christ, 3060 S. Monaco Pkwy.

Hayes Jacob Landry
May 20, 2013
Hayes Jacob Landry passed away on May 20, 2013. There will be a Memorial Service on Thursday , May 30 at 12:30 PM at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel on 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.
Velma Leone Heldenbrand
May 20, 2013
Velma Leone Heldenbrand, age 85, of Aurora, passed away May 20, 2013 at her home. Lee married W.B. ""Bill"" Heldenbrand on June 29, 1943. From this union, 4 loving children were born: Dave Heldenbrand of Kingwood, TX, Tim Heldenbrand of Aurora, CO, Mark Heldenbrand of Centennial, CO, and the late Judy Heldenbrand of Marin County, CA. Also surviving are grandchildren:...

Robert 'Bob"" Heck
May 20, 2013
Robert (Bob) Heck ""relocated"" from this world to heaven, May 20, 2013, at Porter Hospice Center in Denver, Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Dwight Heck, and parents-in-law, Jerome and Kathryn Wozny; Survived by his wife of 39 years, Phyllis Heck, children and spouses, Rob Heck (Michelle) and Tim Heck (Christine), (both TX), six grandchildren,...

Harry Zietz
May 20, 2013
99, of Denver. Harry is a Retired Denver Police Officer. A Visitation will be held on Friday 5/24 from 5-7PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel located at 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard., Lakewood, CO. A Graveside Service will take place on Saturday 5/25 at 12PM, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, CO. Please share your memories of...

Berdena Kohankie
May 20, 2013
Berdena Kohankie passed away on May 20, 2013 in Springdale, AZ. Visitation is on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Interment is on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80235. Please share memories of...
Judith Stearns Caughey
May 20, 2013
Judith S. Caughey, much loved by her family and many friends, died May 20 in Denver at the age of 85. Judy was witty and deep, loving and compassionate, interested and interesting. She took an amazingly genuine interest in what people around her did and said. She helped us all grow and revel in the wonderful world she saw every...
Barbara Ann Martin
May 20, 2013
Barbara Ann Martin, age 87, passed away on May 20, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Weldon Martin. She is survived by her two children, Dorothy Diana Lynne Kellner of Arvada, Colorado and Daniel Alan Martin of Anchorage Alaska; brother George Hayden (Mary) Owens; granddaughter, Leslie Jeanine (Bradley) Taylor of New York City. Barbara was active...
Leslie Fast
May 20, 2013
85, of Littleton. Survived by his loving wife, Viola; sons, Bruce (Michelene), Douglas (Elaine), Daryl (Jan), Greg (Sharon) and Kevin (Denise); grandchildren, Jerel & Asher, Tina & Katie, Bria & Allison, Natalie (Jesse) & Ricci (Christian), Kelli & Erin and 9 siblings. He is preceded in death by his grandaughter Abby and 5 siblings. A Viewing will be held on...
Frank B. Casey
May 19, 2013
Frank Casey, 83, of Denver, passed May 19, 2013. He was retired from Central Bank of Denver. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; daughters, Colleen (Tom) Carwin and Laura (Rick) Cruz; grandchildren, Patrick & Christine Carwin and Ryan & Taralyn Cruz. Preceded in death by son, Francis Richard Casey. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday May 28, at...

Wally McCreary
May 19, 2013
Wally McCreary, 73 years of age, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on May 19, 2013. Wally was a retired Denver Police Sergeant and former U.S. Navy diver. Wally was the beloved husband of Sue McCreary; father of Timothy (Kris) McCreary, Ted McCreary, Melissa McCreary; grandfather of Katie (Jason) Weber, Samantha McCreary, Alyssa McCreary, Ryan Damico, Trey Damico, Cooper Damico; great-grandfather...
Joseph Leo Brennan
May 19, 2013
Brennan, Joseph L. Joseph, 89, passed away May 19, 2013. Father of John (Marnita) Brennan, JoAnn (Charles) Collins, and Peggy (Don) Purcell; Grandfather of 8; great grandfather of 11; great great grandfather of 1. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Betty. Memorial Service Tuesday, May 28, 1 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...
Delores Jean ""Dee"" Saindon
May 19, 2013
Delores Jean ""Dee"" Saindon passed away May 19, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Edmond L. Saindon, Sr. Born September 26, 1925 in Howard County, Nebraska to Frances Emma Lahowetz and Clifford Golden. She is survived by her children Ed, Jr. (Debbie), Cindi (Doug) Joe (Lorri); 6 grandchildren, Jenny, David, Kristina, Travis, Shaun, Jodan; 4 great grandchildren,...
Angela C. Perry
May 18, 2013
Angela C. ""Angie"" Perry, 100 of Wheat Ridge; Preceded in death by her husband Raymond V. Perry, brothers John and Henry Lombardi; her sisters Migs Scardina and Helen Perito. Mother of Ray (Vicki) Perry; Grandmother to Jeff (Susan) Perry and Jennifer (Chris) Benoit and Great Grandmother of Wyatt, Zachary and Michael. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at...

Ethel W. Potts
May 18, 2013
Retired Director of Medical Technology at St. Anthony North Hospital. Preceded in death by her Sister, Dorsine Gainer (Robert). Survived by her Children, Patricia Kemp, Tony Potts (Fran), Marcus Whitney (Laura), Jeannie Potts-Dixon (Lonnie), Connie Bryson (Terry), David Potts (Peggy) and Margaret Clinkscales; Grandchildren, Chris Kemp (Tammy), Akil Houston, Stacie Potts-Alexander (Reggie), Stephanie Wilson, Jelani Bryant-Dixon, Ryan Potts (Jere), Joslyn...
Matthew Casagranda
May 18, 2013
Matthew W. Casagranda, 92 of Lakewood; Husband of Irene Casagranda; father of Michael Casagranda. Matthew was born July 8, 1920 in Telluride, CO. and passed away May 18, 2013. He graduated from North High School Class of 1937. He was a WWII Veteran Navy Destroyer Escort Class and was an accountant for R.L.Manning Oil Drilling. He was a Past President...

George Stephen Heisel
May 18, 2013
George S. Heisel passed away May 18, 2013, 4 weeks before his 100th birthday. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Rosemary Gagie Heisel and his brother, Rev. Raymond G. Heisel. He was a former resident of Canandaigua and Rochester, NY. Survived by children George T. (Anna) Heisel of Jupiter, FL, Raymond G. (Kathy) Heisel of...
Irene Marie Karpinen Shaft
May 17, 2013
Irene Marie Karpinen Shaft passed away on May 17, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Shaft. She is survived by her sons Lance and Mike Wilhite. There will be an Interment Service on Wednesday ~ May 29 at 2:00 PM at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please share memories and leave condolences for Irene's family by...
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