Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Thomas Lee Dutcher
Sep 7, 2023
Thomas Lee Dutcher passed away on September 7, 2023, after a battle with cancer at his home in Castle Pines, Colorado; he was 81 years old. Tom was born in Montrose, Colorado on May 20, 1942, to James A. Dutcher and Evelyn J. Dutcher. He was the younger brother to James A Dutcher, Jr.
Tom received a Christian...

Andrew Roger Gibbs
Sep 7, 2023
Andy Gibbs, age 84, died peacefully at Shalom Park after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
He was the son (along with six siblings) of Theron and Grace Gibbs.
Andy considered himself one lucky guy…meeting Kate Ketchum and working for “Big Brown” (UPS.) He grew up in Upstate New York. After earning a degree in Physical Education from...
Gabriel Isaac Martin Frihauf
Sep 7, 2023
Gabriel Isaac Martin Frihauf went home to be with the Lord September 7, 2023, after a courageous fight with Congenital Heart Disease. Gabriel was born to parents Nathan and Shelly on July 21, 2023, their first child. Gabriel was sweet, curious, and brave. His favorite things were napping in his Mommy’s arms while she sang You Are My Sunshine and...
Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Sandoval
Sep 7, 2023
Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Sandoval, an expert in transportation and kindness, died on September 7, 2023. He was 84.Jerry was born in Denver on May 5, 1939, to Geronimo "Jerry" Sandoval and Camilla (Sanchez) Sandoval, one of eleven children. He grew up in Welby, Colorado, and on Denver's Eastside. He graduated from Annunciation High School. From a young age, Jerry was a...
Barry K. Wallace
Sep 7, 2023
Barry Wallace, 83, passed away Sept. 7 in Denver. He is survived by his wife Donna, daughter Megan (Steve), stepson David (Shelley), step-grandson David (Caleb), and many others who loved him and enjoyed his company. Retired from the Aurora School District as biology teacher and basketball coach, Wallace was a standout basketball player in high school and at Colorado State...
Frank Raymond Vollmann
Sep 7, 2023
Vollmann, Frank Raymond, age 89, Aurora, CO. Born August 2, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI. Born to eternal life September 7, 2023. Predeceased by his parents, Max E. Vollmann and Margaret (Mielke) Vollmann, his wife Dawn R. Vollmann, his brother Max F. Vollmann, and his daughter Debora J. (Vollmann) Rolfsmeyer.
Survived by two sons and their families David J. and Tomi...
Roy Keener
Sep 6, 2023
Our beloved brother passed away on September 6, 2023, due to a 2 year illness with cancer.
Roy was proceeded in death by his father, mother, and an older brother. Roy leaves behind 5 siblings; Ken, Linda, Audrey, Norma, and Wanda, and step-mother, Renee Keener.
Roy was a hard worker and dedicated employee at Safeway for 35 years....
Karen Therese Taylor
Sep 6, 2023
Karen Therese Taylor, daughter of James M. and Marie Taylor, was born in Butte, Montana on March 10, 1962. Her early years were spent in Butte. The family moved to Powell, Wyoming in 1967. In 1969 the family moved again to Thornton, Colorado. Thornton remained Karen’s home for the rest of her life. Karen attended Thornton High School. She learned to...

Judith (Guerin) Kleinschnitz
Sep 6, 2023
Judith Mary (Guerin) Kleinschnitz, wife of the late James L. Kleinschnitz, died Sept. 6 in Westminster, CO. Judy taught at Sunset Ridge Elementary for nearly 20 years. She leaves behind a loving family of four children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Dr. Byron E. Conner
Sep 5, 2023
Obituary of Byron Edwin Conner, MD
Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily, and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy reward. Isaiah 58:8
Early Life
Byron Edwin Conner was born on January 25, 1947, in Denver, Colorado. He was the first...
Alexander O'Neil Schnaidt
Sep 4, 2023
Alexander O’Neil Schnaidt, a prominent member of the Metro Denver basketball community passed away September 4th, 2023, at the age of 38.
Alex was born January 8, 1985, in Denver and grew up in Centennial, Colorado. He was the sweetest kid, with an amazing imagination. He knew how to find common ground with anyone. As a coach or friend, he...
John Cubitto
Sep 4, 2023
John Cubitto passed away on September 4th, with his loving family near. He was 84 years old.He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Irene, and their daughter Monica.John was a Gemologist and worked for the Gemological Institute of America, as a teacher and in the lab. He was a lifetime member of the Elks and Masons.
He...
Vincent Wayne Hainje
Sep 4, 2023
Vincent Wayne Hainje passed away at the age of 26 on Monday, September 4, 2023. He enjoyed Motor cross, Paintball and Parkour. He leaves behind two parents, Bobby, Jenn Hainje and Heide, Mike Johnston that love him more than words can express. He also leaves behind too many family members and friends to list in his home state of Colorado....
Robert David Lessar
Sep 4, 2023
Robert Lessar, affectionately known as Bob or Bobby, was born in Walsenburg, Colorado on March 22, 1948. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He met his soul-mate, Linda, just a few months before he left for Vietnam. Upon his return Bob and Linda were married and spent 51 wonderful years together.
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Carol Ann Mooar
Sep 4, 2023
Carol Ann Mooar of Arvada, Colorado passed away on September 4, 2023 at the age of 82.
She is survived by her husband James; her three children, Shelly (Ron) Knox, James (Robin) Mooar, and Sean Mooar; three grandchildren, James Mooar, Aaron Otillar, and Nicole Mooar; as well as 5 great grandchildren, Raegan, Kingslee, James Todd, Salem, and David James. ...
Phillip Benjamin Tamez
Sep 4, 2023
Phillip Benjamin Tamez 77, was born January 25, 1946 in Trinidad, CO. He made his journey home to be with our lord, September 4, 2023. Phil served our U.S. Army Air force as an aircraft mechanic from 1965 - 1967. He was a proud recipient of the Vietnam service medal along with 2 bronze service stars, a national defense service...
Maxine L. Marchese
Sep 4, 2023
Maxine L. Marchese of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on September 4, 2023, at the age of 82. A loving wife and mother, she is survived by her husband Bob; daughters Michelle Johnson and Paula Marchese; her sons-in-law Pete Johnson and Scott Johnston; and her grandchildren David Johnson, Grant Johnson and Lucy Johnston as well as three sisters and a...
Claudia Anne Schalk Short
Sep 3, 2023
Claudia Anne Schalk Short, May 4, 1949, first child born to Martha Rouse Schalk and John E. Schalk in Oklahoma City, OK. As the first grandchild, Claudia was always doted upon by grandparents and three beloved great aunts, Henny, Mabel, and Elna. The family moved to Denver, CO when Claudia was two and lived there until Claudia attended college....
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