Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Gavin D. Writer
Jul 28, 2023
Gavin Daren Writer, born on March 28th, 1965, in California, passed away on July 28th, 2023, at the age of 58 in Denver, leaving behind his devoted wife of 27 years, Rose Writer, and their twin sons, Trent and Daren. He was the eldest son of Diane Davies Writer and the late Norman Daren Writer, and a beloved elder...
Thomas Stephen Scott
Jul 28, 2023
Thomas S Scott, 79, of Aurora, died at home on July 28, 2023 after a long illness. Tom was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Alexander Scott and Eleanor Nemeth. The Scott’s brought Tom and his big brother Fred to Colorado when Tom was 9 months old. We have decided that pretty much makes him a native. They eventually settled into...
Roy Neil Wilson
Jul 27, 2023
Roy Neil Wilson, 89, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his residence at Floyd 'Tut' Fann State Veterans Home in Huntsville, Alabama. Roy was predeceased by his parents Neil and Dora Wilson, his brother James Wilson, his sister-in-law Cheryl Wilson and his ex-wife Joni James.
He is survived by his brother Tom Wilson of Poinciana, Florida, nephew Sean Wilson...
Michael Gordon Fisher
Jul 27, 2023
In the loving memory of Michael G. Fisher, who passed away on July 27, 2023, at the age of 39.
Born on December 19, 1983, in Las Vegas, NV, Mike's love for his birthplace remained throughout his life.
Mike's journey took him to Colorado, where he established his own roots. He was a part of the team at...
Donald Norman Pacheco
Jul 27, 2023
Donald Pacheco, a guiding light and cornerstone of his family, passed away at the age of 88 on July 27, 2023. Born on March 31, 1935, in Trinidad, Colorado to Norman Bonnie Pacheco and Eva Duran. Donald was forever grateful that he was raised by his grandparents, Catalino and Josephita Duran and his four aunts, Helen, Emma, Dora and Beatrice...
Marcus Ray Blakely, Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
Marcus Ray Blakely, Jr., “Marc,” died peacefully at home on July 27, 2023, after a fiercely determined battle with cancer. Marc, 50, was a native of Nashville, Arkansas, and a 1991 honor graduate of Nashville High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Russian area studies from the United States Air Force Academy in 1995 and an MBA in finance,...
Reed Osborne
Jul 27, 2023
Reed Osborne passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cardiovascular disease and vascular dementia. He is survived and dearly loved by his wife Teresa; step-children Katie and Andrew; goddaughter Caitlin and her family; first wife Elaine; Canadian cousins; many dear friends; and his "little darling" dog Winston.
Reed was born in Toronto, Canada to Marion...
Matthew John Wasko
Jul 27, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, Matthew J Wasko. He passed away on the morning of Thursday July 27, 2023, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Matt served in the Army for 6 years and was discharged in 1967. Shortly after serving, Matt started driving a truck for Graves trucking and drove until 1981 when...
Wesley Larned Folsom
Jul 26, 2023
Wesley Larned Folsom, age 88, of Highlands Ranch, CO, went to be with his Lord on July 26, 2023. Wes was born in Albany, CA, on February 19, 1935. He was the second of two boys born to Lee and Melva Folsom. In 1946, the family moved to Walnut Creek, CA, and Wes blossomed as a student in high school...
Timothy P. Masterson DDS
Jul 25, 2023
Timothy P. Masterson DDS peacefully passed away on July 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 21, 1950 in Denver, CO, he was the sole practitioner of his popular Family Dental Practice in Centennial, CO for nearly 42 years.
He was a graduate of Regis Jesuit High School ('68) and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Biology at...
Mitzi Gail Gaines
Jul 25, 2023
Mitzi Gail (Glenn) Gaines was born on June 28,1956 in Denver, CO. She was the last child of John Roger Glenn and Vonda Lou Campbell. Her sisters are Rhonda Tellez (NM) and Sharon Ann Lewis (CO). Mitzi grew up in Alabama and returned to Denver at 16. Mitzi attended Hinkley High School in Aurora, CO. And later followed up at Front Range Community College with a focus on Computer Technology. She spent most of her life as a dedicated Mother to Akala LaMone Moton, Chanda Renee, and Demetrious Jerome...
R. James 'Jim' Hicok
Jul 25, 2023
Ralph James “Jim” Hicok, 85, passed away July 25th, 2023 in Englewood, Colorado. Jim bravely battled cancer for over thirteen years, exceeding expectations, and Alzheimer’s disease for seven years.
Jim was born and raised in New Jersey. He joined the Navy in 1956 and spent several years traveling and passionately working on engines. After leaving the Navy, he traveled...
Manuel Nalvarte Sanchez
Jul 25, 2023
Manuel began his life on May 6th,1937 in Huánuco-Peru. He was born to Eloisa Sanchez Ciriaco and Manuel Nalvarte Flores.
He lived most of his life in Peru and having immigrated to the United States in September of 2001 to live with his daughter Isabel in Centennial, Colorado.
After 86 years of life, he passed peacefully and courageously in the...
Roden Thomas Powner
Jul 24, 2023
Roden Thomas Powner, age 87, died in his home in Centennial, Colorado on July 24, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Helen, their son, Dave, his granddaughters Sarah, Rachel, and Mara, his son Paul and his wife, Leah, and 3 grandchildren Milena, Carina, and Roden. He is also survived by his brother, Matt, nieces, nephews, and many friends. He...
Patrick Allen Tribbett
Jul 23, 2023
Patrick Allen Tribbett
Patrick Allen Tribbett, age 86, passed away on July 23rd 2023. Pat was born on March 21, 1937 in Royal Center Indiana. He was a graduate of Royal Centre High School. He went on to join the AirForce where he served in the Aircraft Control and Warning radar sites. He served in Alaska and met his wife, Genny,...
Patricia A. Knoth
Jul 23, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia A. Knoth. Known to all as Pat, she was born in New York on July 26, 1929, and sadly left us on July 23, 2023 just 3 days short of her 94th birthday. Her loving personality touched everyone she met, and her legacy will continue to live on through her loved...
Kent D. Kettering
Jul 23, 2023
Name: Kent D. Kettering
Age: 75
Birth Date: 7/11/48
Date of Death: 7/23/23
Schools: Fairview High School, Boulder, CO; Front Range Community College, Broomfield, CO- Associates Degree
Biography: Kent was born in Boulder, Colorado in 1948 to Donald and Betty Kettering. He grew up in Boulder and graduated from Fairview High School in 1966 and was then drafted into...
Richard Allen Laughlin
Jul 22, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard A. Laughlin announce this death. After a diagnosis of Stage IV pancreatic cancer on June 30, 2023, Richard passed peacefully 23 days later while he was in home hospice care in Highlands Ranch, CO, on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 1:39 p.m., with his loving wife, Patricia (Jordan) Laughlin,...
Calvin "Cal" V. Mason
Jul 22, 2023
Calvin “Cal” V. Mason, 75, of Littleton, Colorado passed away July 22, 2023.
Cal was born on July 8, 1948 to Odell and Reed Mason in Eldorado, Arkansas. He was an only child.
Cal worked in sales all of his life. After his retirement he worked part-time for Sprouts Farmers Market.
His 1966 canary yellow Corvette always made him...
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