Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Thomas Edward Welker
Nov 9, 2023
Thomas Edward (Tim) Welker, 77, was born May 17, 1946, and died November 9. 2023. He grew up in North Canton, Ohio, the third child of Homer and Mildred (Harbart) Welker. In high school, he was lucky enough to be seated in front of a pretty redhead in American History. Their friendship blossomed into a romance, and Tim and Julie...
Arlene Thornberg
Nov 8, 2023
Arlene Thornberg, born on March 26, 1945, embarked on her remarkable journey through life, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those she touched. She graduated from Bunnell High School in Stratford, CT, in 1963, and in 1967, she proudly earned her bachelor's degree in education from University of Connecticut. Arlene's commitment to learning continued as she obtained...
Maryanne Martin
Nov 8, 2023
Maryanne Martin, 89, of Green Valley AZ, passed away on Nov 8th, 2023 . Maryanne was born on 04/02/1934 to Jerry and Jennie Jerman in Wisconsin. After graduating from Wilson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she traveled to Denver where she met Curtis Martin. They married June 12, 1954.
They went on to have 3 children, Melinda Towne...
Harold Daniel Romero
Nov 8, 2023
Harold was born in Los Angeles, California. The Romero family moved to several states and locations before finally settling in Denver. After he graduated from high school, he joined the Marine Corps to serve his country in 1961-1967 in the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he worked at various jobs including the U.S. Mint, construction, electronics, and carpentry. Harold...
Dori Keefer
Nov 8, 2023
Keefer, Doris (Dori)
Doris Eileen Keefer, age 86, entered in to rest on November 8, 2023. A loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she will be missed for her fun nature, golfing passion and limitless love for her family and friends.
She is survived by her children Steve (Lisa), Mark (Tammie), Greg (Sue), Lori (Jim), her...
Richard "Dick" Alberico
Nov 8, 2023
Richard “Dick” Alberico, 82, of Golden, Colorado.
Dick was born in Joliet, Illinois in 1940 on Christmas Eve. He passed peacefully with his children by his side on November 8, 2023.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine “Geri” the love of his life.
Survived by daughters: Kim (Tom) Higgins, Danette (Bobby) Stuckey and son Rich Alberico....
Juliana Grace Peralta
Nov 8, 2023
Juliana Grace Peralta was welcomed into the world on March 15, 2010 and her sun set on November 8th, 2023. Juliana is survived by her loving parents William Peralta and Cynthia Montoya, as well as her three siblings Roman, June and Amanda. She also leaves a large extended family and a group of loving friendships that she cherished.
Juliana was an...
Lisa Coyle
Nov 7, 2023
Lisa died at age 59 at her home in Morrison Colorado on November 7, 2023 after a long, courageous health struggle due to a brain tumor. Lisa was born in Wisconsin in January 1964 to Charles and Liza. She had two siblings, a brother Chris and a sister Gretchen.
She was well liked by many who met her, but her longest...
Mary Catherine Nichols Quinn
Nov 7, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the peaceful passing of Mary Catherine Nichols Quinn of Denver, CO on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the age of 93 years old.
We feel blessed that Mary was received in Heaven by her Heavenly Father along with many of her beloved family.
In her lifetime, she grieved the...
Clarice Ann Fricke
Nov 7, 2023
Clarice Ann Fricke was given life by her Creator and was born on September 17, 1935, to Clarence and Gladys Drolson.
She received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God. Clarice loved the Lord Jesus, publicly confessed her faith in Him, and was confirmed on September 13, 1959.
She received the precious gift of the Lord’s...
Clifford Joseph Richard
Nov 6, 2023
Clifford Joseph Richard passed away on November 6th, 2023 at the age of 76.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Clifford. He loved helping others, spending time with family, and enjoying a good Bronco game. He had an uncanny ability to find happiness in life.
Clifford is survived by his beautiful wife, Loretta. His siblings Leroy...
James Anthony Lattanzio
Nov 6, 2023
James Anthony Lattanzio died at home on November 6, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 18, 1942 to Carmen Joseph and Rosemary Lattanzio.
Jim was a true Renaissance man. He was an accomplished photographer, musician, magician, and achieved the 6th degree black belt title of Rokudan in Aikido in 2017. He worked in sales, commercial...
Patsy Jean Jenkins
Nov 6, 2023
Patsy Jean Neiman Unck Jenkins passed this mortal coil during the wee hours of the morning on November 6th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones as her tender husband of sixty-four years held her hand. She was 84.
Born in San Francisco on December 14th, 1938, Patsy joined an older sister Diane, mother Marie, and father George Neiman, in a family...
William Arthur Hagedorn
Nov 6, 2023
Bill Hagedorn, 69, of Carbondale passed away peacefully Monday, November 6, 2023.
He married Sharon Hagedorn in 1993 who passed on August 16, 2021. They lived in Carbondale for 32 years before moving to Golden 8 years ago. Bill is survived by his three children: Grace Johnson, Linda Bravdica (Mike) and Debbie Natichioni. He is also survived by his three grandsons, Mario Natichioni,...
Wilma F. Sowers
Nov 5, 2023
Wilma passed away on November 5th just days short of her 90th birthday. Wilma was born in Templeton, Iowa to Mary (Halbur) Stevens and Joseph E. Stevens. She attended Sacred Heart in Templeton and graduated in 1951. After high school, Wilma attended Commercial Extension School of Commerce and was employed in the insurance industry for the next 40 years. She...
Donna Elizabeth Gabrielson Cole
Nov 5, 2023
Donna Elizabeth Gabrielson Cole, 89, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on November 5th, 2023. Donna was born September 16, 1934, in Laramie, WY, and was raised on the Flying Heart Ranch near town. She was a devoted wife to her loving husband of 61 years, Donald Joe Cole, and a proud mother to her daughters Suzanne...
George A Heronema Jr.
Nov 5, 2023
George Albert Heronema Jr., of Arvada, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 5, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his father George Sr., mother Wilma, brother Michael, and nephew Brett. George is survived by his daughters Michaela Hill (Rob), Lynn Medina (Ray) and Stacey Heronema; his grandchildren Kason, Kenzi, Harper, Caedyn, Greyson, and Lillyann; his partner...
William Peterson Nelson
Nov 4, 2023
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of William Peterson “Pete” Nelson, 86, of Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. Pete passed away peacefully Saturday, November 4th, 2023.
Preceded in death by his adored parents WL Jack and Margaret Nelson, his cherished sisters Peggy Alexander and Patricia Coleman and his beloved wife Nancy Mayer Nelson to whom he was married...
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