Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

William Arthur Hagedorn

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

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

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.

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

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...

Jerry McKin

Jerry McKin

Nov 4, 2023

Jerome (Jerry) Leigh McKin passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2023. He was born in Casper, Wyoming, the son of Richard (Dick) McKin and Leona Swallow McKin.

Jerry studied composition and piano performance at the Mannes School of Music in New York City. He became an accomplished pianist who performed regularly as a soloist and accompanist. But as much as...

Brian Mark Williams

Brian Mark Williams

Nov 3, 2023

Brian Mark Williams passed away on November 3, 2023. He was 72 years old, born in Denver, Colorado, the son of Joseph and Louise Williams.

 

Brian (Mark) attended Denver South High School where he met his high school sweetheart Marcia, his wife of 50 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver with a double major...

Irma J. Barnes

Irma J. Barnes

Nov 3, 2023

On November 3, 2023, the family of Irma Janice Barnes said goodbye to their beloved Mother. Mrs. Barnes, a long-time resident of Farmington, New Mexico, began life April 3, 1934 in Tampa, Florida. She graduated nurses training in Jacksonville, where she met a handsome navy corpsman and a short time later married Donald S. Barnes before he shipped out to...

Fred Dean Morgheim

Fred Dean Morgheim

Nov 2, 2023

 

Fred Dean Morgheim

Dec 28, 1943 - Nov 2, 2023

Fred D Morgheim passed away November 2, 2023 at Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker, Colorado at the age of 79.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday November 18, 2023 at

Canyons Community Church

4825 Crowfoot Valley Rd,

Castle Rock, CO 80108

with reception to follow at...

Kenneth Wayne Borquez

Kenneth Wayne Borquez

Nov 2, 2023

Kenneth (Kenny) Wayne Borquez, 70, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Aurora, CO.  Kenny was born on March 9, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, to parents James M. and Donna R. Borquez. 

Kenny is survived by his father, James, and four siblings, Michele Miller, Sharon Mead (Andy), Gerald Borquez and Lori Heiliger (Brian Matte).  He was predeceased...

Elmer Alve Frederickson, Jr.

Elmer Alve Frederickson, Jr.

Nov 2, 2023

Elmer Alve Frederickson Jr. died peacefully at his home in Aurora, Colorado. November 2, 2023 at age 75.  He was born December 27, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from Cherry Creek high school in Aurora, CO. He worked for Colorado state government for 30 years in IT, retiring from the University of Colorado, Health Science Center on January 04....

Mary Jean "Gigi" Shea

Mary Jean "Gigi" Shea

Nov 2, 2023

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother (“Gigi”), Sister, Aunt and Friend, Mary Jean peacefully departed from this world at her home on Thursday, November 2nd. Her passing on All Souls Day was most fitting.

Born on May 7, 1931 (“remember the day the 7th of May”) in Chicago, IL, Mary Jean was the second of four children to William and Edith...

John V. Reilly, Jr.

John V. Reilly, Jr.

Nov 2, 2023

John V. Reilly, 75, of Denver, Colorado, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver on November 2, 2023 following a brief illness. John, a.k.a. JV or Jave, was born and resided in Scotch Plains, New Jersey until 1984. He graduated from Scotch Plains/Fanwood High School, attended Belmont Abbey in North Carolina, and graduated from Metro State University in Denver,...

Hartman Axley

Hartman Axley

Nov 2, 2023

Hartman Axley was born in 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Ralph and KatharineAxley. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in Economicsand Law. He was a loving father to his son Tim, and daughter Colleen as well asgrandchildren Johanna, Kathryn, Daniel, Alexandra and Luke, great-grandchildrenGrant and Jason, and daughter-in-law Cynthia. He was preceded in death by...

Michael Charles Carson

Michael Charles Carson

Nov 2, 2023

Michael Charles Carson passed away in his home on Thursday, November 2, 2023, surrounded by his wife, MarLynn, and his youngest son, Ammon.

Michael was born in Sparta Township, Michigan and moved 15 times before 9th grade when his family finally settled in Ravenna, Michigan. Michael attended Northern Michigan University on a track scholarship and interrupted his studies to join...

Howard John Pankratz

Howard John Pankratz

Nov 2, 2023

Howard Pankratz died on November 2, 2023 at Lutheran Hospice Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was born on January 3, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri. His parents were Howard and Dorothea Pankratz.Howard is survived by his partner, Peggy Marlow, Lakewood, CO; one sister, Mary Nichols, San Diego, CA; one nephew, Chris Nichols, Baldwin, Kansas; one niece, Robyn...

Mary Francis Vigil

Mary Francis Vigil

Nov 1, 2023

Mary F. Vigil, of Denver, entered into eternal life Wednesday November 1, 2023, at 80 years of age. She was born to the late Emma Guana and Frank Miller on July 2, 1943.Mary is preceded in death by husband Joe Vigil, son Joseph Vigil, and grandson Ryan Vigil, and survived by her four children: Mark (Kelly) Vigil, Robby (Cassandra) Vigil,...

James Roland Neumaier

James Roland Neumaier

Nov 1, 2023

James Roland Neumaier, 78, passed away on November 1, 2023.

Committal Service with military honors will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 10am at Fort Logan National Cemetery staging area "C", 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Colorado.

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Donald Alva Doran

Donald Alva Doran

Nov 1, 2023

Donald Alva Doran passed away peacefully in Aurora, Colorado on November 1, 2023 at the age of 92. Don is survived by his son Michael, daughter Erin Doran Hice, daughter-in-law Lori Doran, son-in-law Randy Hice, and grandchildren Bobby, Alex, and Patrick Doran, and Sean and Colin Hice.

Don was born March 23, 1931 to Alva and Margaret Doran in Buffalo,...

Weber Duwane Davis

Weber Duwane Davis

Nov 1, 2023

Weber Duwane Davis was born to Jean Davis & Eddie Lee Coleman on August 22nd, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Philadelphia General Hospital.  He was born the second child of three.  Duwane passed away on November 8th, 2023 in the comfort of his home in Aurora, Colorado.     Duwane graduated from Olney High School, and went on to live a life...