Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
August Francis Cordean
Oct 3, 2012
August Francis Cordean, age 90, of Fishers, IN and formerly of Aurora, passed away Oct. 3, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife, Bettye and survived by sons Michael (Mary), Ronald and Keith (Colette); grandchildren Michelle Cordean, Carolyn Cordean, Kelly Marmaro (Reuben), Megan Cordean and Ryan Cordean; 9 great grandchildren: Heather Ortega (Jason), Melissa Verdugo (Adalberto), Jennifer Kent, Gabriel Vigil,...
Donald Alvin Van Ryswyk
Oct 2, 2012
Donald Alvin Van Ryswyk, 87, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on October 2, 2012. Survived by his children, Curtis W. (Kristen) Van Ryswyk, Carol D. (Kenneth) Alvin; Grandchildren Regan (Joshua) Jumps, Jared Alvin, Connor Alvin; Great-grandchildren Corbyn Jumps, Kellyn Jumps; Brother Arthur (Betty) Van Ryswyk; Brother-in-law Charles Logsdon & Sister-in-law Grace Van Ryswyk. Preceded in death by his parents, Arie...
Antionette Lee Cook
Oct 2, 2012
The Rev. Dr. Toni Cook passed away on October 2. Raised in western Pennsylvania, Toni lived and attended school in New York and Boston before moving to Colorado with her husband James in the early 1970s. Her first parish was in Hugo, Colorado. In 1989 Toni moved to Denver with her family and became the minister at St. Paul United...
Alice Caroline Engstrand
Oct 1, 2012
Alice Caroline Engstrand, 91 years of age, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, went home to be with the Lord October 1, 2012. Left behind to cherish her memory are children, Mary Bender and husband, Gary of Englewood, CO, Mark Engstrand of Paxton, IL, grandchildren, Sarah and Lauren Bender, sister-in-laws, Norma Sandrock of Cottage Grove, MN and Ruth Motyka of Dawson, MN....
Mary G. Barcelona
Oct 1, 2012
Mary G. Barcelona, 92 years of age, of Denver, Colorado went to the Lord on October 1, 2012. Survived by husband Manuel; children Carol, Rick, Joyce (Charlie), Theresa, Justine (Mearle); and numerous grandchildren. A Funeral Mass for Mary will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 10:00 AM at Saint Cajetan Catholic Church, 299 South Raleigh Street, Denver, Colorado...
Harold James Leepart, US Army Ret.
Sep 30, 2012
""Jimmy"", 90, of Commerce City, died peacefully September 30, 2012. Born January 2, 1922 in Canada and became a US citizen. Veteran of WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam. First Sergeant Leepart retired after 32 years of active service. Received Bronze Star with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters, and The Purple Heart. Lifetime Member of VFW 7386. He is survived by children...
Jane Marie Devaney
Sep 30, 2012
Jane Marie Devaney, of Denver, Colorado died Sunday, September 29, 2012 at Bethany Healthplex Center after a long fight with heart disease. Born in Los Angeles, CA, March 16, 1924, to Constantin and Helen Kauffman. Jane was an excellent student and talented artist; she graduated with honors from Beverly Hills high school. Working in Los Angeles, she was known for...
Joseph W. Torres
Sep 30, 2012
Joseph ""Joe"" William Torres, a long-time resident of Lakewood, CO and revered former (retired) Denver Public School educator and School Administrator passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 in Denver, CO. Fun-loving, Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Joe was born on October 7, 1924 in Weston, CO, the son of deceased parents Jose Estanislado and Carmelita...
Sam Garver
Sep 30, 2012
Sam passed away peacefully September 30, 2012 at 5:40pm. He was born November 10, 1933 to Richard and Bertha Garver in Farrell, PA. He was one of 7 children. He joined the Army in 1953 and discharged in 1955. Sam was a Plastic Mold Maker by trade but most would say he lived life to the fullest being the most...
Loral Mae Kauffman
Sep 30, 2012
Loral Mae (Clark) Kauffman, 84, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on September 30, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth O. Kauffman; her sons Mark Kauffman, daughter-in-law Patricia Kauffman, Daniel (Sharon) Kauffman, her daughter Peggy Kauffman Moss, and son-in-law Thomas Moss. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Maggie, Andrea, Andrew, Eric, Oliver, Spencer and Harrison...
Keith A. Burch
Sep 29, 2012
Keith A. Burch, 60, of Brighton, Colorado passed away on September 29, 2012 after a three year battle with cancer. He was a strong man, a fighter, and gave it his all. Keith went to Canton-Galva High School, and shortly after graduating began his 25 year career in the oil field. He met Terri in 1994 and became an amazing...
Toni Jill Bertolet Henthorn
Sep 29, 2012
Toni, 50, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012 as the result of a tragic accident in the Rocky Mountain State Park. She was born on January 10, 1962 to Bob and Yvonne Bertolet in Jackson, MS. She was a faithful Christian, loving wife and mother, thoughtful daughter and sister, and an incredibly skilled physician. She was married to Harold...
Daniel Everett Sullivan
Sep 29, 2012
Daniel Everett Sullivan, 69, of Littleton, born in Helena, Montana, on February 6, 1943, died September 29, 2012. Survived by Barbara, his loving wife of 40 years; children Maura, Patrick (Jennifer), Keary, Kevin (Jenni), Brian (Boczena), Katie, and Meghan (Ryan Wannamaker); grandchildren Matthew and Joseph Sullivan and two on the way; brothers Michael (Kitryn), Richard (Joan), and Mark; and many...
Edward F. Zias
Sep 29, 2012
70, of Denver, passed away September 29, 2012. Ed is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters Lisa Hamlin and Jennifer (Jason) Nelson; grandchildren Bennie, Markus, & Korey Anderson, Jamari Hamlin, Maddie and Ava Nelson; sister Virginia Vojacek; brothers Richard, Eugene & Robert Zias. Recitation of the Rosary 7:00 PM Wednesday, and Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Thursday, both at St. Vincent...
Eugene F. 'Gene' Smith, Jr.
Sep 29, 2012
Eugene F. ""Gene"" Smith Jr., 89, of Morrison, Colorado passed away on September 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Myrna. Father of Cindy (Jonathan) Clark, Adra Baca, Charissa (David) Barg & Blake (Karen) Smith. Step-Father of Denise Reno, Gary Sanders, Mark Sanders, Mike Sanders & Christine Tapler. Grandfather of 21 & Great-Grandfather of 7. Brother-in-law of Dot Smith. Memorial Service will...
Beverly Ann Moen
Sep 29, 2012
Beverly Ann Moen, 57, of Fort Lupton, Colorado passed away September 29, 2012. She is survived by her husband Bob, children Kathy (Mike) Giddings, Jason (Sarah) Moen, Michael Moen, Leslie (Benjamin Bell) Moen; parents Yvo and Trudy Jenniges, grandchildren Austin and Bailey Giddings, McKaylynn and Bradynn Moen; siblings siblings Pauline (Stan) Segaar, Chris Burgess, Philip (Deb) Jenniges, Fran (Joe) Rethwisch,...
Pauline P. Vigil
Sep 28, 2012
Pauline P. Vigil is survived by brothers Joseph Vigil & Samuel Vigil; numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation Tue., Oct. 2, 6-8 PM. Funeral Service Wed., Oct. 3, 11:00 AM, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Louis 'Lou' Vittorio
Sep 28, 2012
Louis ""Lou"" Vittorio, 71 years of age, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away on September 28, 2012. Louis was born on September 24, 1941 in New York, New York. He was married for 49 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Louis is survived by his wife Rachele Vittorio; his sons Lou and Joe Vittorio; and his...
Marion A. Lewis
Sep 28, 2012
Marion A. Lewis, 86 years of age, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on September 28, 2012. A Visitation for Marion will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 8, 2012 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado, with a Graveside Service to follow at 11:30 AM on the same day at Fort Logan National...
Robert L. Joiner
Sep 28, 2012
Robert Louis Joiner Sr. Born April 3, 1929 in Granite City Illinois. Passed away September 28, 2012 in Aurora, Colorado. Bob passed away on September 28, 2012, he was 83. He is survived by his children Harlyn (Amy), Griffith, Sr., Susan (Johnnie) Armor, Bobby (Kim) Joiner Jr; 5 grandchildren, Harlyn Griffith Jr., Christopher (Lisa) Griffith, Daniel (Ericka) Joiner, Brooke Joiner,...
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