Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Sue Alexander Simos

Sue Alexander Simos

Mar 26, 2024

Today we are smiling through our tears as we celebrate the life of Sue Alexander Simos.

Her magnificent journey began 97 years ago in Cleveland where her parents had settled upon immigrating from Greece. After school, she tapped danced and skated her way into the heart of William Alexander, her first love. Married in 1953, the young couple set off to...

Yvonne Marie Murray

Yvonne Marie Murray

Mar 23, 2024

Yvonne Marie Murray, 90, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away on March 23, 2024.

Yvonne (Vonnie) was born on August 5, 1933 to Alfred Koetter and Lillian (Osburnsen) in Great Falls, Montana. After Vonnie graduated from Great Falls High School, she met Patrick W. Murray.   Vonnie and Patrick married in 1954 and went on to have 8 children.

For a strong...

Joanna Lee DeWolfe

Joanna Lee DeWolfe

Mar 23, 2024

Joanna, 87, died peacefully in her apartment on Saturday, March 23, 2024, of natural causes.  

She grew up as a country girl in Towner, CO and was very active in 4H.  It was there and with the help of her mother she learned to sew.  She used her sewing skills to make many of her own clothes as well as...

Verla Jean Watson

Verla Jean Watson

Mar 23, 2024

Verla Jean Watson, 58, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on March 23, 2024. She was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma cancer in 2021, and while her final treatment freed her of the cancer, the treatment side effects became unmanageable.

Verla was born on June 3, 1965, to Melvin and Violet Thayer in Hastings, Nebraska. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Carol Ann Brogley (Koehler)

Carol Ann Brogley (Koehler)

Mar 22, 2024

Carol Ann Koehler 87, born August 8, 1936, in Somerville, New Jersey to Elizabeth Sipski and William Brogley. She passed away while living at Orchard Park Health Care in Centennial Colorado on March 22, 2024. 

Carol Ann graduated from Somerville High school and went on to marry Nicholas Fratantuono Sr. and have two children, Nick Jr. and Diane. She enjoyed being...

Helen Olguin

Helen Olguin

Mar 22, 2024

Mary Ellen "Helen" Olguin, born in Truchas, New Mexico, and from Denver, Colorado, passed away March 22, 2024, at the age of 75. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt to her large family. She had a passion for all types of music, enjoyed watching sports - especially her home teams, and loved sweet treats. 

She is preceded in...

Doris Jean "Dani" Hilger

Doris Jean "Dani" Hilger

Mar 21, 2024

Doris Jean (Dani) Hilger, daughter of Edward Daniel & Alma Daniel (both deceased), was born in Davenport Iowa on Dec 21, 1930.  Dani had a sister Donna Lee (deceased), and a brother “Bud” (deceased).  

Dani is survived by her husband, Don Hilger, and her son : John Hilger (and wife Cindy), and her daughter Tracey Trujillo (and Husband Anthony).  Dani...

Shirley Marie Deleon

Shirley Marie Deleon

Mar 21, 2024

In memory of Shirley DeLeon:

Today, we gather to celebrate the remarkable life of Shirley DeLeon, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on April 12, 1962, to proud parents Michael and Marcella DeLeon (Lucero). Shirley graced this world with her presence, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

As the eldest of three sisters, Bernice DeLeon, Arlene Vasquez...

David Charles Abrahamson

David Charles Abrahamson

Mar 21, 2024

David Charles Abrahamson, age 67, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, due to complications from surgery. 

David was born on January 14, 1957, the son of Richard and Phyllis Abrahamson. He grew up on a farm in rural Boxholm, Iowa, and graduated from Grand Community High School in 1975, and attended Buena Vista University and Iowa State...

Lila Steyert

Lila Steyert

Mar 21, 2024

Lila Steyert, age 88, passed away on March 21, 2024 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She was a graduate of DeKalb High School in Illinois, and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University, and a Master's from Purdue University, both in Early Childhood Education. For many years, she used these as a teacher and director of the...

Neal Gary Berlin

Neal Gary Berlin

Mar 19, 2024

Neal Gary Berlin, aged 87, made his transition on March 19, 2024.  He was born in Des Plaines, Ill., and grew up in nearby Palatine.  His parents were John and Bertha Gaare Berlin. 

Early on, he developed an interest in public service, and began planning to become a City Manager. Majoring in Public Administration, he graduated from Illinois Wesleyan, and then...

Elizabeth Antoinette Talarico

Elizabeth Antoinette Talarico

Mar 19, 2024

Elizabeth A Talarico, age 84, passed at her home on March 19, 2024. She was born in Colorado on October 24, 1939 and attended Mount Carmel Catholic School. She was a dedicated parishioner of Saint Mark's Catholic Church and was a member of the Ladies Guild and the Forever Young Group. Elizabeth was the beloved wife of Joseph and mother to...

Marvin W. Buckels

Marvin W. Buckels

Mar 19, 2024

Marvin W. Buckels, a lifelong resident of Colorado, passed away at the age of 95 on March 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Doris Torrance Buckels, whom he married in 1959. He is survived by two daughters, Lisa Buckels Schultz and Devon C. Buckels, and grandson, Nathan C. Schultz. Born in northeastern Colorado, Marvin attended rural...

Frederick Jepthia Hughes II

Frederick Jepthia Hughes II

Mar 19, 2024

Frederick Jepthia Hughes II, a beloved Denver native and third-generation Coloradan, passed away peacefully on March 19th, 2024, in Littleton, CO, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 2nd, 1940, in Denver, CO.Fred, as he was affectionately known, was a proud member of the Highlander Boys Club during his youth and attended East High School. In 1957,...

Erin Bree MacArthur

Erin Bree MacArthur

Mar 18, 2024

Erin was so anxious to live that she arrived three months prematurely on Easter Sunday morning, April 11, 1982.  That was just the first of her surprises.  At age five, this special and beloved Child of God was diagnosed with a brain tumor leaving her with vision loss and physical and cognitive differences.  Those of us who knew her and...

Judy Ann Schrader

Judy Ann Schrader

Mar 18, 2024

Judy Ann Schrader, age 79, passed from this life into the next on March 18, 2024. She was born in San Diego, California on July 3, 1944, where she spent her early years before meeting and marrying Ray Schrader, her husband of 61 years August 23, 1962.

Throughout her life, Judy had many jobs, hobbies, and creative pursuits. Her professional life...

Jerry Don Cobb

Jerry Don Cobb

Mar 18, 2024

Jerry Don Cobb lost his long battle with cancer just short of his 74th birthday peacefully at home surrounded by family. Jerry was born March 20, 1950 in Clayton, New Mexico to Cecil and Celia Cobb. He grew up in Keyes, Oklahoma with his sister Bonnie, brothers Tom, Rocky, and Mickey. Jerry started driving a John Deere tractor at age...

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