Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Ann Mary Buck
Dec 3, 2023
On Sunday, December 3, Ann Buck (nee Ratajczyk), loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away in Denver, CO, at the age of 86.
Ann was born in Milwaukee, WI, to Paul and Marie Ratajczyk. She graduated from Mercy High School and earned her college degree from Marquette University.
After teaching grade school for several years in Milwaukee, Ann married her...
Ronald Charles Mustain
Dec 3, 2023
Ronald Charles Mustain, 77, was born on June 17, 1946, and sadly departed our lives on December 3, 2023. Ron is survived by his loving wife, Julie; sister, Lannie and brother, Rand, along with countless other family and friends whose lives he had such an impact on.
Ron was born in Denver, Colorado, and raised in the Observatory Park...
Daniel H. Xiao
Dec 3, 2023
Daniel, born February 9th, 2005, in New York, embarked on a unique life journey. After two formative years in China with his grandmother, his family settled in Colorado, where his passion for Taekwondo and basketball flourished.
Adapting to Colorado life, Daniel explored Chinese classes, showcasing a commitment to cultural knowledge. Elementary school at Black Forest Hills and Fox Ridge...
Mary Genevieve Medearis
Dec 3, 2023
Mary Genevieve (Barlow) Medearis passed away on Dec. 3, 2023, in Longmont, CO. Mary was born to Roscoe and Genevieve Barlow on July 22, 1931 and lived a long, fruitful, and adventurous life. Mary grew up in Hindsboro, Illinois during the Great Depression. She was deeply impacted by the passing of her father when she was just 10 years old....
Peter Randall Holladay
Dec 3, 2023
Peter Randall Holladay, known to his friends and loved ones as Randy, age 75, died in his home in Aurora, Colorado on December 3, 2023. Randy was born on August 22, 1948 to Jack and Willeta Holladay in Rockville, Maryland. He moved from Maryland to Denver, Colorado in 1969 to attend the University of Denver from which he graduated with...
Sally Anne Rockwell
Dec 3, 2023
Sally Anne (Hill) Rockwell, 63, of Broomfield, Colorado passed away on December 3, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 9, 1960 to Jerome J. Hill and Patricia A. (McEvoy) Hill.
She married Ronald L. Rockwell on February 14, 1986 and they had one child, Katherine A. (Rockwell) Kelly....
Violet Sjaardema
Dec 2, 2023
Violet Mae Sjaardema was born on Saturday, January 2, 1937, at St Anthony’s Central Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Violet is the daughter of Clarence and Alyda Westenburg. She is the oldest child of four siblings.
Violet entered her Eternal Home on December 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Duane, sister, Janice, and brother,...
April Dawn Gates
Dec 2, 2023
April Dawn Gates passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family after a long, hard-fought battle with breast cancer.
April was born in Seattle, Washington, to loving parents Paul and Virginia Netz. First and foremost, she was a dedicated mother. She treasured her son and embraced every moment with him dearly. As a beloved...
Raymond Mario DelPo
Dec 2, 2023
DENVER, CO -- Raymond Mario DelPo died Saturday, December 2, 2023, from complications due to Parkinson’s Disease. He was 89 years old.
Ray was born in Waterbury, CT, on March 4, 1934, to Angelina (Datelle) and Mario DelPo. He attended Crosby High School in Waterbury and St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, CT.
The son and grandson of Italian immigrants, Ray...
Elsie A. Anna Stromstad
Dec 2, 2023
Elsie A. Anna Stromstad was born January 8, 1927 to Benjamin Franklin Greathouse and Dovie Paralee Greathouse in Bibb County, Alabama. She graduated from Centerville High School and worked at a paper bag company. While visiting her friend, Norma Schumm, she met her future husband, Donald Elgin Stromstad in Biloxi, Mississippi July 13, 1952. She married Don in Biloxi on...
Richard "Rick" Mares
Dec 1, 2023
Richard Mares, 92, passed away on December 1st, 2023 in Westminster, Colorado. He was a lifelong resident of Denver. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
Now I lay me down to sleep;
I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep.
If I should die before I wake,
I pray...
Tony Christopher David Knight
Dec 1, 2023
Tony Christopher David KnightFebruary 11, 1936-December 1, 2023
Born February 11th, 1936, Tony Christopher David Knight has joined his beloved wife Bernice in death. Tony grew up in various places around the world. He sailed out of Liverpool, headed to Trincomalee Ceylon, in 1941 with his family. In 1942 he traveled through India to South Africa where he resided until...
Cindy Marie Bailey
Dec 1, 2023
Cindy Marie Bailey, 57, of Youngsville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 1, 2023, at WakeMed North Hospital in Raleigh. Born on December 28, 1965, in Belleville, IL, she brought warmth and light to those around her.
A graduate of Colorado State University, Cindy dedicated two decades of her professional life to Avaya, where she served as a data...
Gene Carroll Snow
Dec 1, 2023
Gene Carroll Snow, aged 89, passed away at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree Colorado on December 1 2023, after a serious fall at home. Gene was born August 12, 1934 in Hardy Arkansas to Arthur Collins Snow and Ethel Margaret Utley Snow. He was a graduate of Assumption College High School in Windsor, Ontario, and earned a business...
Arthur James Turek Sr.
Dec 1, 2023
Arthur James Turek Sr, known to friends as Artie, passed to eternal life Friday December 1st 2023 at age 85 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in New York City April 27th 1938 to Evelyn and Francis Turek Sr. He is survived by his wife Patricia of 31 years, his son Artie (Robyn), daughter Maureen Seifert...
Diane Sullivan Carroll
Dec 1, 2023
Died December 1st 2023 at the age of 81. Born December 7th 1941 in Lowell, MA.
Loving husband Thomas F. Carroll III predeceased her in 2010. She is survived by her beloved children, Shannon MacNabb (Martin), Michael Carroll (Marci-Faye), Molly Falco (Paul) and Jill Carroll. Grandchildren, Alexander MacNabb, Margaret Goodroe (Kyle), Thomas MacNabb, Jacob and Julianna Falco. Great-grandchildren Michael and...
Neva Clarel Castor
Dec 1, 2023
Neva Clarel (Probasco) Castor, 88 years of age, died in her residence at Brookdale Senior Living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on December 1, 2023 with her loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren having comforted her in her final days. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer’s, which Neva and her family fought valiantly for over 7 years.
Neva was born...
Orla Silver
Dec 1, 2023
Orla Silver was born on June 5, 1937 in Abilene, Kansas. She grew up on a farm, raised by her parents, Orville and Lois Robson. Orla met her lifelong sweetheart, Dave, while he was stationed at Schilling Air Force Base in Salina, Kansas. Their courtship could be a script for a Hollywood movie: city boy from the Bronx meets farm girl...
Charlie May
Nov 30, 2023
Charlie May, a proud Colorado native born on August 28th, 1944; left this world on November 30th, 2023 surrounded by his girls (his wife and three daughters) and with lots of love and support from family; especially his baby sister Sharon. Charlie, the man with a love for cookies, coffee, peanut M&Ms, and the great outdoors; was not just a...
David Adams
Nov 30, 2023
David Adams, age 67, passed away in his home on November 30, 2023.
He was a graduate of George Washington High School. David served in the US Navy from 1975-1980.
Dave was an avid bowler. He volunteered with the V.A. Administration for three decades.
He is survived by his sister, Missy Hanson, brother-in-law, Jerry Hanson, and niece, Kylie Hanson. He was preceded...
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