Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Ved Prakash Nanda
Jan 1, 2024
Ved Prakash Nanda, a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, passed away on January 1, 2024, in the company of family and friends. He was a champion of Human Rights and a Law professor since 1972.
Born in 1934 in Gujranwala of the undivided India, Professor Nanda underwent an arduous immigration to the Punjab...
Frances M. Dobson Thompson
Jan 1, 2024
In Loving Memory of Frances M. Dobson Thompson
Frances M. Dobson Thompson, age 97, passed away on January 1, 2024, in Loveland, CO. She was born on July 21, 1926, in Pueblo, CO, to Nick and Anna Buccola.
Fran's journey through life was marked by love, resilience, and a deep appreciation for family. A proud graduate of Central High School...
David Child Dodge III
Jan 1, 2024
Dr. David Child Dodge III died peacefully January 1st, 2024, at 79 in Denver, Colorado.
A fourth generation Denverite, David was the great-great-grandson of Colonel D.C. Dodge, early Colorado railroad pioneer. He was graduated from Colorado Academy, the University of Chicago, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine after which he pursued a career in general medicine.
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Angelina Barbara Chavez
Jan 1, 2024
Angelina “Angie” B Chavez - In Loving Memory of a Beloved and Joyful Soul
Age 76, died peacefully in the arms of her daughter on January 1, 2024, in Westminster, CO after a courageous battle with cancer.
Angie was born on November 23, 1947, in Denver, Colorado to Pantalon and Caroline Martinez. She graduated from Westminster High School in 1968. ...
John Larry Lombard
Dec 31, 2023
Those in the accounting profession are mourning the loss of John Larry Lombard.
John Larry Lombard was a highly respected professor of accounting at Metropolitan State College of Denver. "Larry", as he was known to all, was born on July 26, 1941 in Tulsa Oklahoma to Ruby Mae (Edwards) Lombard and John Cecil Lombard.
He earned his...
James Patrick Kirrane
Dec 31, 2023
We gather not just to mourn but to celebrate the vibrant life of James “Jim” Patrick Kirrane, a man who embodied the spirit of joy and love. Born on a sunny day in September 1969, Jim embarked on a life journey filled with laughter, music, and boundless love.
A die-hard Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fan, Jim’s enthusiasm for his...
Alan Richard Hafer
Dec 31, 2023
Alan Richard Hafer, the second eldest of four sons, was born to Donald and Elinor Hafer on June 21, 1943, in Caldwell, ID. They moved to Nebraska in 1947 to run the Hafer family farm where Alan and his brothers worked hard and worried their mother to no end. Growing up on the Nebraska prairie shaped his life — the...
Kathleen "Kathy" Rice
Dec 31, 2023
Kathy died very unexpectedly after a short illness.
Kathy was born in Chicago where her father was in school after returning From WWII. After his schooling the family returned to West St. Paul, Minnesota, where Kathy was raised. Kathy graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1965.
Two years later Kathy went to visit her lifelong friend Maureen in southern California...
Priscilla Sanders
Dec 31, 2023
Our dearest Priscilla Atencio-Sanders of Denver, Colorado passed away on December 31, 2023 at the age of 85.
Priscilla was born in Crestone, Colorado on September 28, 1938 to Joe G. Atencio and Rufinita “Ruth” Archuleta Atencio, and grew up in Del Norte in the San Luis Valley alongside her dearly loved siblings - Max Atencio, Cecilia Torres, Prese...
Laurel Jean Burkett
Dec 31, 2023
Laurel Jean Burkett passed away on December 31, 2023, in Lone Tree, Colorado at the age of 87.
Laurel was born in Poynette, Wisconsin on September 26, 1936, and was a graduate of Milwaukee Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
Laurel was the wife of Lester J. Burkett, deceased, and the mother of Lester Burkett Jr. “Jay” of...
Joseph Michael Musso
Dec 31, 2023
Joseph Michael “Mike” Musso, 77, of Denver, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on 12/31/23.
He was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and served in the United States Marine Corp.
Mike was a loving father and grandfather.
He was a car enthusiast, a professional race car owner/driver, and an avid Broncos fan.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents Joseph...
Bruce Laton Letcher
Dec 31, 2023
Bruce Laton Letcher, age 82 of Commerce City, Colorado passed away suddenly on December 31, 2023.Bruce was born on September 12, 1941 to Emma Meidinger & Francis Letcher in Jamestown, North Dakota .Bruce is survived by his children Cindy (Rodney) Schaffer, Debbie (Robbie) Kirkpatrick, Scott (Jessica) Miller, his siblings & their spouses, along with numerous grand children and great grandchildren....
William Joseph Demel
Dec 30, 2023
William Joseph Demel
January 10, 1932 – December 30, 2023
William “Bill” Demel, of Arvada, CO, passed away December 30, 2023 at the age of 91. Bill was born January 10, 1932 to Adolf and Carrie Demel on the family farm just west of the town of Odin, KS. Bill grew up and graduated High School in Odin, KS...
Patricia Ann Stevinson
Dec 30, 2023
Patricia Ann Stevinson of Lakewood, Colorado passed away December 30, 2023 at the age of 95.
Patricia "Pat" was born in Kansas City, Kansas on April 5, 1928 to James and Agnes McDonnell. She was the third of four children. Pat married Charles Stevinson in 1949, with their marriage lasting for 46 years until Charles' death in 1995. In 1998...
John Eric Riedlin
Dec 30, 2023
Eric was born in Pasadena, California on March 8, 1960 and was 63 years old.
He passed December 30, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
He was married to Carolyn “Cari” Riedlin and had two sons William and Andrew Riedlin (Brianda Esquivel) and two step daughters Casey Brown (Andy Baltensperger) and Carly Lacy (Jeffrey Lacy) along with nine grandchildren...
Patrick M. Fitzgerald
Dec 30, 2023
Patrick M. Fitzgerald of Littleton, Colorado passed away on December 30, 2023 at the age of 80.
Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather.
Born in Fairmont, West Virginia he earned a Bachelor of Science in History from West Virginia University. Mr. Fitzgerald served in the Army and was an Honor Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. He moved to Pittsburgh, PA where...
Donald F. Oatley
Dec 29, 2023
Donald Francis Oatley was born in Willimantic, CT on February 10, 1941 to Gertrude Cecile Martel Oatley and Edgar Everett Oatley. He was raised as an Army brat living in, Mineral Wells, Tx; Aganya, Guam; Ft. Benning, GA; Ft. Eustis, Ft Monroe, VA. Fort Louis, WA and Ft. Shafter. He earned his Eagle Scout along the way. After graduating from...
Alex Michael Debbink
Dec 29, 2023
Alex Michael Debbink, 33, unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, as a result of cardiac arrest. Alex is survived by his wife Emily Booth; his parents, Christine and Michael Debbink; and his brother Andrew Debbink (Jessica Lustman). Those who preceded him in death include his paternal grandparents, Marvin and MaryAnn Debbink; his maternal grandparents, Betty and Richard Young; and...
Reverend David S. Noreen
Dec 28, 2023
David was born in Gresham, Oregon on 3/31/1930 and peacefully passed away on 12/28/23 at Covenant Living of Colorado where and he and his wife Marilyn (previously deceased on 1/15/23) resided since May 1996.
After graduation from high school in Gresham, David attended North Park College from 1949 through 1951. David earned his BS in Education at Purdue University in...
Marianne Rippe
Dec 28, 2023
Marianne Aber Rippe passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Marianne grew up in Kenmore, New York and attended Cornell University (class of 1953) as a pre-med student, where she received a B.A. degree in Zoology. Marianne was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. While at Cornell, Marianne met her future husband, Dick Rippe (class of...
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