Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Bernard ""Bernie"" Polak
Nov 7, 2012
Bernard ""Bernie"" Polak, 95, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 in Englewood, Colorado. Bernie was born in in Amersfoort, Holland on April 25, 1917 to the late Jacob and Eliseba Polak. He moved to New York in 1939 and relocated to Aspen, Colorado in 1974, followed by a move to the Denver area, where he resided for 31...
Nellie M. Chura
Nov 7, 2012
Nellie M. Chura, of Parker, died November 7, 2012 at the age of 89. Mrs. Chura moved to Parker in 1985 with her husband Mike, who preceded her in death in 2009. Nellie was born in Denver to Katherine and Lawrence Docktish and was raised on a farm in unincorporated Douglas County. She was a retired lab technician and former...
Irene Margaret Spratt
Nov 6, 2012
Irene Margaret Spratt, 94, of Aurora, Colo., died Nov. 6, 2012, at the Life Care Center of Aurora. She is survived by her three children: daughter Susan (Robert) Yoakam of Aurora, daughter Barbara (William) Raymor of Littleton, Colo., and son James (Geri) Spratt of Centennial. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Julie (Scott) Falconer of Greeley, Jenna (Zac) Watts...
Tom A. Grills
Nov 6, 2012
Tom A. Grills, 62 years of age, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away at Cherry Creek Nursing Center in Aurora on November 6, 2012. He is survived by his brother, Tucker Grills, sister-in-law Denise, his nieces Angela and Abigail, and many friends. Tom was born on October 4, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Carlisle (Pennsylvania) High School in 1968....
Anita LeFebre
Nov 6, 2012
Anita Louise LeFebre passed away on November 6, 2012. Our mom Anita Lefebre was, and remains, a true example of unconditional love. She was the best mom she could have been to my sister and I. When our mom loved someone, she loved them with all her heart, and would have done any thing she could for them. Anita was...
Flossie P. Tafoya
Nov 5, 2012
Flossie P. Tafoya, 82, of Denver, Colorado passed away on November 5, 2012. Flossie is survived by sons Danny (Eva) & Fred (Jody); grandchildren Ian, Daniel (Xiamara), Kera, Erin, Trey, Dalina; great-grandson Kai. Funeral Service will be Friday, November 9, 2012, 11:00 AM at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2300 South Patton Court, Denver, Colorado 80219. Interment to follow at...
Robert O. Cellars
Nov 5, 2012
80, of Westminster. Born on a Michigan farm. Served in the Korean conflict, 101st Airborne. Became a civil engineer and a founding partner of Centennial Engineering, 1973. Mentor to many. Enjoyed his mountain cabin, travel, family, friends, golf, hunting. A loving husband, father, grandfather, friend. Survived by Virginia, his wife of 51 years; children Robin Kupernik of Arvada, Jill Rogers...
Janis L. Coursey
Nov 5, 2012
Born on October 27th, 1940 on the plains of Oklahoma, Janis Blackburn Coursey grew up in Enid, with her sister Judy and her parents Richard and Jewell Blackburn. There she graduated from Enid High School in 1958. After studying nursing in St.Louis, MO Janis was a registered nurse first in California, and then in Denver, where she met her husband...
Patricia Dahlman
Nov 5, 2012
Pat passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 5, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Ronald; children, Dina (Larry) Dial, Ilene (Alan) Butler, and Sheila (Ben) Forker; 9 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her son, Shawn Trent, on May 13, 2007. Memorial Service will be Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 10:30 AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...
Sally Cora Martinez
Nov 5, 2012
Sally Martinez, 82 of Denver. Preceded in death by her husband Alfonso. Survived by her son Donald Martinez (Beverly); her son David Martinez; her son Stephen Martinez (Stephanie); her daughter Teresa Martinez; her daughter Patricia Ertle (Larry); her daughter Alisa Martinez(Partner); and her daughter Leslie Neumann (Craig). Sister of John and Gene Salas. Grandmother of Jeffrey Carney, Jeremy Chavez, Lauren...
Jeannette Strazzinski
Nov 5, 2012
Jeannette Strazzinski, a Veteran Ssgt in the Women's Air Force, of Heather Gardens passed away Nov 5, 2012. Recitiation of the Rosary 10:15 am and Funeral Mass 10:30 am on Thursday, November 8, both at St Michael the Archangel, 19099 E. Floyd Ave., Aurora, CO 80013. Committal Service with Air Force Honors at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area B, 12:30...
Howard C. Allen
Nov 4, 2012
Howard ""Red"", 79 of Northglenn, Colorado passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Husband of Margie Allen; Father of Rita (Erich) Herrle and the late Pamela Sue, Roxanne Rene and Michelle Marie Allen; Brother of Carolyn Stollenwerk. Funeral Mass will be Friday, November 9, 2012 at 10 AM, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn. Interment to...
Erna Lydia Slota
Nov 4, 2012
Erna Lydia Slota, 89 years of age, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on November 4, 2012. Erna Slota was born in Riga, Latvia on April 11, 1923. Adam and Anna Windekers were her parents who were originally from Russia. Erna had seven siblings; Adam, Anita, John, Zelma, Jeanette, Alfred and Erica. Erna grew up with her family in Riga until...
John Harry Wyatt
Nov 4, 2012
A LIFE OF SERVICE…WELL LIVED AND GRACEFULLY EXITED Born to parents Edgar and Mae in Eugene Oregon. He is survived by son John Wyatt, daughter Karen Wyatt, sister-in-law Debbie, grandchildren Tracy Gale and Marc Howe nephew Dan, and 2 great grandchildren. He lived a life of service to the community and devotion to family and friends. With a career as...
Anthony 'Tony' Tanner
Nov 4, 2012
Tony Tanner was born on July 24, 1991 in Winter Haven, Florida. He moved with his family to Highlands Ranch, Colorado in December of 1999 where he has lived since then. Tony loved hanging out with his friends and listening to music. He loved his bike and cycling. He was passionate about guns and shooting with his dad, brothers, and...
Harvey F. Jensen
Nov 4, 2012
Harvey F. Jensen died in hospice minutes before the change from Daylight Saving Time on the morning of November 4, 2012. His family likes to think he chose the dual time frame just to make things interesting. Dishing out the unexpected and clever was one of Harvey's most endearing trademarks. You could ask him the simple question, ""How are you?""...
Roxie Ann Jones-Herder
Nov 4, 2012
Mrs. Roxie Ann Herder was born on September 19, 1956 in Asheville, North Carolina to James Greer and Jessie Mae Jones. She was the fourth of five girls; Rebecca, Angeline, Barbara, Beverly and Zelena (whom she adopted as a sister). As a child, she was part of the Macedonia Sunshine Band. She was very funny and was a well-dressed young...
Chris ""Tina"" Ward
Nov 4, 2012
Chris ""Tina"" Ward, 63, of Littleton passed away on November 4, 2012. Chris is survived by her daughter Alissa Thomson. Services will be held at a later date. A full obituary is forthcoming. Please share your memories of Chris and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook.
Georgina Gras
Nov 4, 2012
Georgina Gras, 93, of Denver died November 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Juan, and son George. She is survived by her two sons, Milton (Michelle) and Walter (Lynette) Gras. Five grandchildren, Liz Fox, Mara, Watler, Jr., Marcus, and Michael Gras. Three great-grandchildren, Brandon, Gina and John Gras. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 8, 2012,...
James 'Jim' Luedtke
Nov 4, 2012
James ""Jim"" Luedtke, 69 years of age, of Parker, Colorado. Passed away on November 4, 2012. Jim is survived by his wife Kay; his children Jennifer (Jason) Newcomer and Thomas (Brooke) Luedtke; and his grandson Caleb Newcomer. Services will be held in Dubuque, Iowa at a later time. Please share memories by signing the guestbook.
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