According to "Denver 1895, The Book of Odd Fellowship in Colorado,"
Isaac N. Rogers was born Feb. 28, 1842 at Vicksburg, Tenn. came to Denver
in the fall of the year 1871, and with the exception of the years 1879,1880
and 1881, during which he resided in Leadville. Denver has been his home
ever since. For many years he has been engaged in the Undertaking business.
The firm of I.N. Rogers & Son having long been at the head of the profession
in the Rocky Mountain Region. Colo. I.N. Rogers, P.G. Rep."
Exerts from a student research at Arapahoe College Mortuary Science
School, Arapahoe Jr. College, Littleton, Colo.
"Denver lore - Unknown person" "Dr. August Renouard, born in
New Orleans, Louisiana (1839-1912) joined the Confederate forces (Civil
War) as a surgeon. After the war he practiced Pharmacy in St. Louis and
Chicago until the great fire of 1871 and lost everything. He came to Denver
to practice Medicine, Cabinet and Undertaking business, which commissioned
him to send embalmed bodies of early settlers back to their homes in the
East. "Western Wilderness/Civilized Cemeteries of the East." Pinchtoe,
modeled a form fitting box - there was a shortage of caskets, as all had
to come stage freight - supply and demand. He struck on a brilliant
idea. He decided that caskets recently buried would be in good condition
so he salvaged them at night. A stage-freight driver became suspicious,
he had not been hauling this type casket for sometime. A committee kept
watch and found him digging up graves, he left town at Sunrise.
Dr. Renouards knowledge of Chemistry and Anatomy enabled him to compound
fluids. Settlers bodies were so well preserved. Undertakers came from around
the Country to receive instruction. In 1874 he created Denver Embalming
Seminary, in the rear of a Denver establishment at 1408 Larimer, then moved
to 1221 Wazee St., which was called Colorado Casket Co.., later known as
Empire Casket Co., owned by Olingers. Training was 3-4 days. Circa 1890."
Rocky Mountain News of Feb. 23, 1914:
John J. Walley, born 1826, in Albany, N.Y., yesterday, John J.
Walley, oldest active undertaker in the United States, first undertaker
in Denver and Colorado, celebrated his own "88" birthday at his home at
1457 Washington Street, Denver. At the age of 31 he moved to Davenport,
Iowa, where he practiced the trade of cabinet maker. Three years
later he came to Denver in a 4-horse wagon and since then has been a permanent
resident.
Auguste Renouard, a frenchman, who invented embalming, worked for me
in my first place of business in Auraria, across Cherry Creek and conducted
his first experiments in the back of the cabin. He made a name for
himself later and went to New York and established a school for undertakers.
His son runs it now. He got his first idea from an old French book
by the Priests, hundreds of years ago. Twenty-six years ago I went
into business with R.P. Rollins at 140 S. Larimer St., and we have been
there since. There's a plate glass window in that store now that
was brought from St. Joseph, Missouri, in an Ox team by D.K. Wall, who
used to own the building. It was the first plate glass window west
of the Mississippi. "How many people have I buried?" Well,
it's pretty hard to tell. Fifty-three years is a long time. Somewhere
around 5,000, I reckon."
Walley-Rollins:
1860-1914, Walley-Rollins Undertakers, 140 S. Larimer, owned by John
J. Walley and R.P. Rollins. John J. Walley, original trade that of
a cabinet maker.
Miller:
1882, C.M. Miller Mortuary 1741 Lawrence
18__, C.M. Miller Mortuary 1741 Curtis St.,
19__-15, C.M. Miller Mortuary, 800 E. Colfax, C.M. Miller sold to Charles
g. Bengston.
1897, B.j. Dibble, one of CFDA founders
1910, Frank Miller, 1426 Lawrence St.,
Olinger:
1890 to present, Olinger Mortuaries, 2600 16th St.,
1987 to present, owned by S.C.I., Houston, Texas
1890-1908, Olinger Mortuary, founded by John W. (1851-1901) and wife
Emma (1861-1932) Olinger, coming from Santa Fe, N.M. at 15th & Platte
St.
1908, 2600 16th St., first building built as a mortuary in the Rocky
Mountain Region.
1900-__, operated by Emma and Son George W. Olinger Sr., George W.
Olinger Sr. (1882-1954) and wife Margaret (1881-1968).
1930's-44, owned by Joseph E. Bona and wife, Joseph E. Bona (1887-1978)
from Chicago, Ill.
1944- ownership partnership of Olinger, Bona and VanDerbur families
Francis S. VanDerbur (1907-1984) Victor ct., managing partner.
1959, Olinger Mortuaries Inc., Francis S. VanDerbur, Pres. wife Gwendolyn
Olinger VanDerbur (1908-1996)
1908, built Olinger Mortuary (16th & Boulder) 2600 16th St,
1930, bought Yeager Mortuary, Speer & Sherman, 1981 sold
1951, built Magnolia & E. Colfax
1953, bought former Joss Mortuary, 2775 So. Broadway
1963, bought Tower of Memories with Crematory, built 1926
1949-85, Olinger Life Insurance Co.
1963, bought Eastlawn Cemetery
1963, built Evergreen Cemetery
1963, built Mt. Lindo Cemetery and Mausoleum
1986, bought Highlands Cemetery and Mortuary
1985, bought Chapel Hills Cemetery
1970, converted George W. Olinger Sr., residence to Wadsworth Chapel.
1987, bought Noonan-Bettman Mortuary
1985, all properties sold to Morlan International, Inc.
1987, Morlan International Inc, sold all properties to S.C.I.
1963, Mt. Lindo Cemetery, "A Cemetery on top of a Mountain about a
20 minute drive west of Denver, from which shine, at night, the largest
electrically-lighted cross in the world,"
1917, "Probably most famous of Olinger Funeral was the service of Colonel
William F. Cody "Buffalo Bill". He died in Denver on Jan. 10, 1917, was
placed in a receiving vault at Olinger-16th & Boulder Streets-and on
June 3, 1917 was buried atop Lookout Mountain, above Golden, Colorado."
1917, George W. Olinger Sr. founder and President, N.S.M.
1970, Jan, John J. Horan joined staff of more than 100 people. 5th
generation of Olinger Service.
1983, John J. Horan, President Olinger Mortuaries, Inc.
Horan/Horan& McConaty:
1890-1955, W.P. Horan Mortuary, 1527 Cleveland Pl., owned by William
"Paul" Horan Sr. (1866-1930).
1887-1890, E.P. McGovern Undertakers sold to W.P. Horan.
1897, E.P. McGovern, one of CFDA founders
1890, established 1440 Curtis St.,
1907, moved to 1527 Cleveland Pl., in a new building
1906, Horan Mortuary founded by W.P. Horan, Sr.
1915, W.P. Horan, President CFDA
1929, W.P. Horan Jr., President CFDA
1953, R. Paul Horan appointed to serve on NFDA Education Committee
1914-55, W.P. Horan & Sons. W.P. Horan Jr. joined firm and
firm name change.
1939-55, sons - William P. Horan Jr. and R. Paul Horan - owners
1929, R. Paul Horan admitted to the firm, Regis College graduate
1926, W.P. Horan Mortuary Incorporated under Colo. Law, W.P. Horan
& Son, Inc.
1897, W.P. Horan Sr., one of CFDA founders
1955, Horan & Sons Mortuary, 1527 Cleveland Pl., family owned and
operated until property sold to Webb & Knapp's Inc., builders of then
Hilton Hotel, now Adams-Mark Hotel.
1956, March, Tri-State Mortician - 1890 partnership, Murphy & Horan-contemporaneously
with the opening of Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Horan established an "Undertaking
Parlor" in the old Charles block at 15th & Curtis St., within a few
years he moved to a new location, the old Law Hotel building at 18th &
Stout.
William Paul Horan, Sr. (1866-1930)
William Paul Horan, Jr. (1893-1971) "Bill"
R. Paul Horan (1905-1963) "Percy"
1956-58, Horan & Sons Mortuary Services from Bullock Mortuary,
1375 E. Hampden. All records in Western History section of Denver Public
Library.
1996 to present, Horan-McConaty Funeral Service & Cremation, "Family
owned since 1890" John J. Horan, President
1919 to present, 3020 Federal Blvd., land lease
1958 to present, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., land lease
1995 to present, 3201 S. Parker Rd., owner
1996 to present, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., owner
1919-86, Boulevard Mortuary, 3020 Federal Blvd., owned by James P.
McConaty (1880-1942) wife Clara Litmer McConaty (1884-1972) son James F.
McConaty (1920-1983) "Jimmy", son Joseph P. McConaty (1921-living) "Joe",
wife Helen McConaty (1923-1992).
1939, Boulevard Mortuary joined CFDA
1900, James P. McConaty and wife Clara came to Denver from South Park,
Colo. from Boston, Mass. with health problems.
189_-1900, Hartford-McConaty Mortuary, 3020 Federal, owned by James
P. McConaty and Dennis M. Hartford.
1919, James P. McConaty built present 3020 Federal
1982-87, Harold P. Woods, Manager
1979, Harold P. Woods, President of CFDA
Late 1950's firm name change from Boulevard Mortuary to McConaty's
Boulevard Mortuary.
1986 to present, Horan & McConaty Mortuary, 3020 Federal Blvd.,
John J. Horan, President.
Fairmount Cemetery and Mortuary:
1890, Fairmount Cemetery opens with Ivy Chapel completed
1940, new Fairmount Crematory opened.
1876, Denver Riverside Cemetery opens
1893-1930, Fairmount Funeral train/trolley goes from E. Colfax and
Broadway to Cemetery and back.
1965 to present, Fairmount Mortuary, 430 S. Quebec, owned by Fairmount
Cemetery Association, Inc., on grounds of Fairmount Cemetery, dedicated
1890.
1994, Steve Trevino, President CFDA
1994 to present, Family Funeral Care of Hampden, 8600 E. Hampden, owned
and built by S.C.I.
1985-87, property owned by Morlan Int., Inc.
1987 to present, property owned by S.C.I.
Howard/Moore Howard
1917-49, Howard Mortuaries, Inc., 1901 E. Colfax, owned and founded
by Thomas Baugh (1880-1940) and wife Loula M. (1880-1972) Howard
1949-70, built new facility by Howard family at 1201 E. 17th, Howards
Park Chapel.
1970, all Howard properties bought by S.C.I.
1960, built Berkeley Park Chapel, 4345 W. 46th
1976, Merger of Howards into Moore Howard Mortuary
1975, E.17th & Marion St., Howard Mortuary closed.
1970, Moore Howard Mortuary Cremation & Florist, 800 E. 17th Ave.,
owned by S.C.I.
1940-65, Chester Howard, President, Howard Life Ins. Co.
1965-73, Ray R. Fox, President, Howard Life Ins. Co.
1973-82, Alexander Kisselman, President, Howard Life Ins. Co.
1982-94, Brian L. Howard, President, Howard Life Ins. Co., sold
1909-96, Robert J. Howard, wife Eleanore (1915-____)
1913-__, Helen Howard Huffsmith, husband Guinn Huffsmith (1907-1987).
1950-52, Hagins Funeral Home, Pearl & E. Colfax, owned by Wesley
W. Hagins (1901-1965) and wife Jeanette H. Hagins (1903_____).
Feldman Mortuary:
1936 to present, Feldman Mortuary, 1673 York St., 4th generation ownership
& operation of Sam Feldman (1890-1937) family.
1936, Samuel J. Feldman, brother of Denver Fire Chief, Alfred A. "Allie"
(1892-1983) Feldman purchased Quinn-Smith Mortuary
1937-80, owned by Aaron L. Cohen, son-in-law of Sam Feldman
1950, completed addition of a Chapel.
1980 to present, operated by Aaron's son Stephen J. Cohen.
19__-__, Berry Funeral Home, 2202 Ogden St., owned by Adam S. Berry
1915-53, Bengston Home Mortuary, 800 E. Colfax
1943, March, Charles J. Bengston in business in Denver 39 years. Charles
G. Bengston (1875-1965) & wife Martha M. Bengston (1890-1974), owned
by Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Bengston.
1935, Charles G. Bengston, President, Denver Funeral Directors Association.
18__-1915, C.M. Miller Mortuary purchased by Charles G. Bengston
1984 to present, Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary, 2101 Marion, owned by Elvin
R. Caldwell Jr. family, purchased from Mrs. Ruby Kirk Gray
1914-16, Cammel Mortuary, 2807 Welton
1916-__, Cammel Mortuary, 2418 Welton St., owned by Emmet Vance Cammel
(1878-1938) and wife Ruby E. Cammel Byrd (1899-1984)
1972, Mrs. Cammel sold to Adam W. Berry.
1972-__, Berry Mortuary, 2202 Ogden
1927, Emmet Vance Cammel expanded business to Pueblo, Colo. and incorporated.
19__, Alva Jones bought Cammel Mortuary, Pueblo, Colo.
1995 to present, Capilla de Los Angeles Mortuary, 2406 Federal, owned
by S.C.I.
1946-88, Capitol Mortuaries Inc., 112 E. 14th Ave
1946, Douglas H. Buck (1905-1993) and wife Mildred Meyer Buck purchased
building and _____of Meyer Mortuary.
_______, Chapel Mortuary ___________________________________
1951, Chapel of the Angels, 7177 W. Colfax, 1988, James Jay Brown-(George)Runyan-(Harry
G.) Stevenson Mortuary.
1964, Chapel of the Chimes, 1331 Sherman - 1982 Real Estate
1964, Chapel of the Flowers, W. 54th & Wadsworth by-pass - 1982
Bank.
Early 1900's, Capitol Mortuary Inc., 112 E. 14th Ave., - 1964 Architect
Corp.
1988, All Real Estate and Business sold.
1965-82, Capitol Mortuaries Inc., owned by Bucks, Fairmount and empolyees
on a stock purchase agreement.
1946-65, Douglas H. Buck, President Capital Co-operative Life Ins.
Co., when sold.
1996 to present, Chaffee Park Funeral Home, 4750 Tejon, ownd by Rudy
and wife Stella Trujillo.
1990 to present, Chamberlain Funeral Service, 1077 Race, owned by Ron
Chamberlin.
1920, S.D. Church, President of CFDA
1934-63, Day Mortuary, 2406 Federal, owned by Theodore A. Day (1892-1958)
and wife Lena Day (1907-1978)
1958-63, owned by son Jerry Day
1963-77, Day-Noonan Mortuary, owned by J. Emmet Noonan (1913-1990)
and wife Helen (1918-1986).
1963-1968, Hackethal-Day-Noonan Mortuary
1967-68, Noonan Mortuary
1977-87, Noonan-Bettmann Mortuary, owned by Rudy L. & wife Judy
J. Bettmann.
1987-94, Olingers noonan-Bettman Mortuary, ownd by Olingers Mortuary.
1972-73, Brown-Runyan Mortuary, operated by James Jay Brown and George
Runyan.
1995 to present LaCapilla de Los Angels (1990-1995) Mile Hi Cremation,
owned by S.C.I.
1938, Denver Memorial Chapel
On Aug 1, 1938 a new establishment at 3104 Downing St., by Walter W.
Lear and William W. Dumm.
1939, Jan, William W. Dunn bought out Walter W. Lear
1993 to present, Denver Mortuary Services, 2950 Umatilla, owned by
S.C.I.
1919-__, Douglas Undertaking Co., Mr. Jess Douglas and Jonathan Conter
Jr. established business, they went out of business and Mr. Douglas worked
for T.G. Granberry Morutary until after WWII, wife Georgia A. Conter (1870-1940).
1922-__, Granberry Mortuary, #. 28th & Downing St., owned by Timothy
G. Granberry (1870-1968).
1922, Timothy Granberry and Curtis Harris established Peoples Mortuary.
Mr. Harris dies and Mr. Granberry bought Mr. Curtis shares and Mr. Granberry
established Granberyy Mortuary. A converted apartment house owned and managed
by Mr. Timothy G. Granberry (1898-1995) buried in Fairmount Cemetery.
19__-90, Mr. Granberry bought and remodeled the former New Hope Baptist
Church, 2531 Ogden St., which was managed by Mr. Granberry's step-son,
Mr. Harry Sims, until sold to Mr. Thomas Hill.
1990-__, Granberry-Hill Mortuary, 2531 Ogden, owned by Thomas T. Hill.
1981 to present, Pipkin Mortuary, 2531 Ogden, owned by Joseph Mark Pipkin
family.
19__-__, Hackethal Mortuary, 1451 Kalamath, owned and operated by brothers,
Theodore T. Hackethal (18__-1954) and George P. Hackethal (1882-1954) and
wife Margaret (1885-1957) Colo. License since 1909
1949, Theodore T. Hackethal served his families at Nash-Miller Mortuary.
1952-63, Hackethal-Noonan Mortuary, 1451 Kalamath, owned by J. Emmet
(1913-1990) and wife Helen Noonan (1918-1986).
1963, Noonan's closed facility. Purchased and moved to Hackethal-Day-Noonan
Mortuary, 2406 Federal Blvd.
1897, B.R. Hall, one of CFDA founders
1906-65, Hofmann Mortuary, 601 Broadway, owned, founded and built by
Caspar Hofmann (1878-1957) and wife Mary (1879-1938).
1937-57, son joined business, Caspar Hofmann III (1911-1978)
1906, founded on Market St. 1915 moved to 3rd & Broadway. 1921
new building at 601 Broadway.
1957, W. Sidney Phelps, President CFDA
1957, Casper Hofmann, renown breeder of Holstein cattle and pure bred
Arabian horses.
1964, Building demolished and family built now the 2 office buildings
on the site facing Broadway.
1923-44, Hazard Mortuary, 301 Broadway, owned by Mrs. Ethel M. Hazard
(1878-1966) now a commercial Red Sand Stone building.
1927-45, Hartford-Alcorn Mortuary, 620 E. Colfax,
1915-27, founded by Dennis M. Hartford (____-1940) as Hartford Mortuary.
1927-45, when Arthur J. Alcorn (1887-1979) joined firm name was changed
to Hartford-Alcorn Mortuary.
1945, closed, 620 E. Colfax as a Mortuary
1945-49, Mr. Alcorn served families from Nash-Miller Mortuary
1967-84, Alcorn-Targa Mortuary, 306 S. Logan St.,
1941-78, Mr. Alcorn, Secy-Treas. CFDA
19__-__, Mr. Alcorn, Secy of CFDA Board
1977, Mr. Alcorn, Life member CFDA, residence 626 So. Lincoln St.
1945-78, Mr. Alcorn, published "The Tri-State Mortician"
1987 to present - Adams-Carlson Mortuary, 306 S. Logan St., owned
by Roger Carlson and Michelle Adams
1970-___, Alcorn-Targa Mortuary, owned by Arthur J. Alcorn and
Marcelo Targa
1996 to present, Advantage Cremation and Funeral Service, 1624 Boulder,
owned by S.C.I.
Jan 13, 1913, Denver Post article:
Peter Dimitroff, a young sufferer of T.B. died thursday at Lares Sanitarium,
4636 Bellaire St., while shocked and grieving relatives looked on, apparantly
helpless, two Denver undertakers E.J. Walsh of 1750 Champa St., and D.J.
Sullivan of 74 Broadway are in a fight over the possession of the body.
From the August 1957 Tri-State news
1960-84, Kirk Mortuary, 2101 Marion, owned by William H. (1911-1984)
and wife Ruby Kirk.
1954-60, Kirk Mortuary, 301 S. Logan St., owned by William H. (1911-1984)
and wife Ruby Kirk. Rental at 301 So. Logan until built new mortuary 1960.
1984, Mrs. Ruby Kirk Gray sold to Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary
1925, Martin Mortuary, 112 E. 14th Ave., owned by H.D. Martin, built
building.
19__-25, Martin-Hilliker Mortuary, 112 E. 14th Ave., owned by H.D Martin
and Charles E. Hilliker (son-in-law).
19__-50's, McConaty's Boulevard Mortuary, 3020 Federal, owned by James
P. McConaty family.
1986, owned by Olinger Mortuaries, Inc., 3020 Federal
1986, Horan-McConaty Mortuary, 3020 Federal, John J. Horan, President.
1897, James McKeon, one of CFDA founders
1925-46, Meyer Mortuary, 112 E. 14th Ave.,
1916-20, Meyer Undertaking, 1514 Court Pl.,'
1920-25, Meyer undertaking, 1347 Court Pl., owned by Carl J. (1878-1962)
and wife Sarah McDonald Meyer (1884-1968).
1946, Meyer Mortuary sold by Carl J. Meyer to Douglas H. (1905-1993)
and wife Mildred Meyer Buck, name of firm changed to Capitol Mortuary.
1908, Whitehead and Meyer, 1426 Welton, owned by Melvin O. Whitehead
and Carl J. Meyer.
1991 to present, Mile High Cremation/Capilla de Los Angeles, 2406 Federal,
owned by S.C.I.
1982 to present, Monarch Society and Crematory, 1534 Pearl St., owned
by Monarch Society Inc.
1926-74, Moore Mortuary, 800 E. 17th Ave., owned and founded by James
G. (1881-1962) and wife Mabel head Moore (1884-1962).
1961-74, owned by son Willard J. Moore (1911-living).
1955, First Mortuary in United States to install electrically controlled
parking lot gates.
1951, Willard J. Moore, CFDA, Civil Defense Committe Chairman
1974 to present, Moore Howard Mortuary Cremation-Florist, 800 E. 17th,
owned by S.C.I.
1984-91, Moon Mortuary, 1751 York St., owned by Everett Moon
1992 to present, Calvin Natt Family Mortuary, 1751 York St., owned
by Calvin Natt.
19__-49, Nash-Miller Mortuary, 2205 E. Colfax, owned by Grace D. Miller
(1887-1964) and Willaim D. Nash, Jr. (____-1935)
1914-__, William D. Nash Mortuary
1889, established William D. Nash Mortuary at 1625 Tremont Pl.
18__-1889, Farmer & Hale Mortuary, sold to W.D. Nash Sr.,
1907, mortuary at 2205 E. Colfax built.
1897, W.D. Nash, 1st President of CFDA and founder of CFDA
1926, W.D. Nash Jr. (Billy) President of CFDA. 1935 Secy of CFDA
W.D. Nash Jr. (____-1935)
1939, King-Miller-Nash Mortuary
1939, Jan. 1, Mrs. W.D. Nash Jr. sold to F. LaForest King and Mrs.
Grace D. Miller.
19__-49, Nash-Miller Mortuary. Mrs Grace D. Miller sold building to
Divine Science Church to be used as a Seminary.
1950, Grace D. Miller (1887-1964) and husband Alfred C. Miller (1884-1964)
members CFDA.
Nash wives - Susie M. Nash (18__-1943)
Estelle M. Nash (18__-1936)
William D. Nash Sr., (18__-1935)
1977-87, Noonan-Bettman Mortuary, 2406 Federal, owned by Rudy L. &
wife Judy J. Bettman.
19__-36, Quinn-Smith Mortuary, 1673 York St., owned by William J. Quinn
(1907-1968), now owned by Feldman Mortuary
1962, Francis S. VanDerbur, President CFDA
1981 to present, Pipkin Mortuary, 2531 Ogden St., Joseph Mark Pipkin
family purchased firm from Thomas T. Hill
19__-81, House of Hills, owned by Thomas T. Hill
19__-__, Granberry-Hill Mortuary, owned by ________________________
19__-__, Pipkin-Hill Mortuary, owned by____________________________
1905-16, Remer and Vorhees Mortuary, owned by T.F. Remer & partner
H. Ray Davis.
1916, firm sold. A.Ray Davis going to Pueblo, Colo. T.F. Remer going
to Palisade, Colo.
19__-__, Spillane Mortuary, 1545 S. Broadway, owned by John H. (1879-1942)
& wife Elizabeth H. Spillane (1881-1954).
1942-49, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Spillane continued operation and property
sold.
1910, couple opended Mortuary on 14th St., between California &
Stout Street, later moving to 1545 S. Broadway.
1881, Elizabeth Hammill Spillane, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William
Joseph Hammill, born in Denver, Colo. (18__-1921), John H. Spillane in
Denver since 3yrs. of age. Mr. John H. Spillane converted Red LimeStone
Mansion on So. Broadway to a Mortuary.
1897, Theodore F. Vorhees, one of CFDA Founders
1916, Theodore F. Vorhees, moved to Pueblo, Colo.
1897, Fred Bumpus Waters (1865-1914), one of CFDA founders
1898, Fred Bumpus Waters , President of CFDA, wife Clella Pattison
Waters (1862-1897).
1895-1981, I.N. Rogers & Son Mortuary
1871-78, I.N. Rogers & Son Mortuary, 1408 Larimer
1879-81, I.N. Rogers & Son Mortuary, Leadville, Colo.
1888, I.N. Rogers & Son Mortuary, 1624 Champa
1895-1900, I.N. Rogers & Son Mortuary, 1531 Champa
1902-57, I.N. Rogers & Son Mortuary, 1544 Lincoln St.,
1910, new Mortuary built at 1544 Lincoln St., founded and owned by
Isaac N. Rogers (1842-1910) and wife Hattie P. Rogers (18__-1918)
Subsequent Owners:
Son Charles A. Rogers (1866-1923) wife Rachael J. Rogers (18__-1899),
step-son Robert P. Long (1890-1960) & wife
1950-57, son Robert E. Long, owner
1947, Robert E. Long, President CFDA
1897 Charles A. Rogers, one of CFDA Founders
1902, Charles A. Rogers, President CFDA
1957-81, I.N. Rogers & Son Mortuary, 1859 York St.]
1981, all assets sold, owned by Clarence Endsley (1906-1986) &
wife Margaerite M. Endsley (1905-1981)
1932-75, Stevens Mortuary, 940 E. 17th Ave., owned by Floyd E. (1895-1991)
and wife Flora A. Stevens (1895-1968).
1975-80, Stevens Mortuary, owned by R.A."Bob" Crist and son Martin
Crist.
1980, Stevens Mortuary closed when sold by Crist Family
1924, Floy Stevens licensed in Colo-Ohio Recapracaty
1945 to present, Trevino Mortuary, 306 So. Logan St., 4th Generation,
family owned-operated.
1945, George S. Thompson Mortuary, purchased by Ramone S. (1906-1987)
and wife Rose Crolette Trevino (1909-1967) from Albuquerque, N.M.
19__to present, owned and operated by daughter Rose Trevino and husband
Marcello G. Targa.
1967-84, Alcorn-Targa Mortuary
1956, 306 So. Logan St. extensively expanded and remodeled
1980 to present, Trujillo Funeral Home Inc., 4036 Morrison Rd., owned
by Rudy and wife Stella Trujillo.
1925, Temple Mortuary, owned by Martyn Temple (1891-1978), Lake Place
& Bryant St., wife Helen Barbor Temple
1913-30, Yeager Mortuary, 590 Sherman St., built and owned by Rex B.
Yeager.
1903-47, Rex B. Yeager, A career in Colo. Mortuary Service
1930-60, Yeager Mortuary, operated under lease by Olinger Mortuaries
and Joseph E. Bona.
1960-81, Olingers, Speer & Sherman streets, building sold and razed
1924, Rex B. Yeager, President CFDA
1908-11, Whitehead & Meyer Mortuary
1892-98, Melvin O. Whitehead was engaged in the Undertaking business
in Grand Junction, Colo.
1908-11, opended a business with Carl J. Meyer at 1426 Welton St.,
as Whitehead and Meyer.
1911, the moved to 519 - 18th Street
1915-18, business continued in Whitehead's name only at 519-18th St.
1924, Whitehead was in business one year at 500-14th St.,
"The present one story building at 519-18th St., housed Silky"s Bar
and Grill, once housed The Pink Lady Bar during WWII."
1925-40, C.C. Young Mortuary, 1240 Acoma St., owned by Cargill C. (18__-1943)
and wife Mabel M. Young (____-1948), before 1920 moved to 500-14th Street.
1997-Present, Alejandro Cruz became owner of Funeralis-Alejandro Cruz
at 3020 Federal.
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