Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Roberta Lovato
Jul 13, 2003
LOVATO, ROBERTA C. Roberta C. 'Birdie' Lovato, 41, of Aurora, died July 13, 2003. Beloved wife of Michael; step-mother of Vincent; daughter of Gilbert & Josie Zertuche; sister of the late Deborah Pettis, Randy, Gilbert, Jr., Daniel, Elizabeth, and Kimberly Zertuche. Also numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation, Wednesday July 16, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Funeral Service Thursday, July 17,...

Mary P. Vance
Jul 12, 2003
Mary Peter Vance, 95, passed away July 12, 2003 in her home at the Westland Meridian Retirement Community. She was the beloved mother of Joanna Palacas, and her husband James Palacas; step-mother of Andrew Vance, who preceded her in death and his wife Olvia; step-mother of Kay Johns and her husband Michael Johns; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three nephews; and...

Paul Pickford
Jul 10, 2003
PICKFORD, PAUL 'BUD' Paul 'Bud' Pickford, of Denver, passed away July 10, 2003. Husband of Peg; father of Pamela (Steven) Decker & Pattie (David) Cesark; grandfather of Sara, Jeffrey, and Jackson Cesark. Rosary, Monday (today) 7:00 p.m., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Mass, Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Church of The Risen Christ Catholic Church, 3060 S....

Charles Alan Lamb
Jul 10, 2003
LAMB, CHARLES Charles Lamb, Age 75, of Denver. Husband of Shirley; father of Charles (Marcia), Michael (Marilyn), Dale (Beth); grandfather of Jeremy, Michael, & Christopher Charles; great-grandfather of Saber; brother of John. Memorial Service Friday, 11:00 a.m., Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Memorial Donations to American Heart Assoc., 1280 S. Parker Rd., Denver, 80231.

Maxine Jones
Jul 9, 2003
JONES, Maxine Maxine Jones, 72, Denver. Beloved wife of Gil Jones; loving mother of Cindy (Marc) Trost, Marc (Sandy) Jones, Susanne (James) Chastain. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Visitation Sunday, 10 am-7 pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Funeral Service, Monday, 10 am, Centennial Lutheran Church, 3595 W. Belleview Ave., Englewood. Interment at Golden Cemetery.
Pete G. Frangos, M.D.
Jul 9, 2003
FRANGOS, PETE G. PHYSICIAN, 85 Pete G. Frangos, M.D., of Denver, died July 9, 2003 at his home. He is survived by his wife Helen; son Steven (Marghy) Frangos, and daughter Pamela (Daniel) Christopher, both of Denver; brother of Ellen Dalfotis of Cheyenne, Wyo., Georgia Ingram, and Nick Frangos, both of Denver; grandfather of Alexi Kummet, Andrea Frangos, Peter Christopher,...

George E. Pappas
Jul 7, 2003
PAPPAS, GEORGE George E. Pappas 80, of Denver, passed away on July 7. Born near Erie, Colorado on March 30, 1923. George owned Holly Inn and La Fonda de Acebo Restaurants. Father of Marlene Pappas, Monica (Patrick) Adams and George Pappas, all of Southern Calif. Survived by sister Elizabeth and sister-in-law Helen, numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren, dear friend and caregiver...

James R. Smith
Jun 20, 1994
Husband of Mary. Father of David and Ricky. A long time Denverite, Mr. Smith worked for local real estate companies as a Broker. He was known for his creativity in selling homes. He enjoyed fishing and hiking and singing in local choirs.
Nicholas Thompson Cruz
Nov 8, 1989
Nicholas Thompson Cruz, known to many as Nick, passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 35, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, passion, and love. Born on November 8, 1989, in Wheatridge, Colorado, Nick's life was a tapestry woven with rich experiences and deep connections. He lived in Highlands Ranch, CO, at the time of his passing.
Nick’s...

Mark G. Danielson
Jun 18, 1972
The remains of killed in action airman Captain Mark G. Danielson have been repatriated. Captain Danielson age 29 was shot down over the A Shau Valley in South Vietnam on June 18, 1972. He is survived by his widow Cheryl Bush of Commerce City; daughter Lisa L. Corboy of Louisville Colorado; son Mark G. Danielson, Jr. of Los Angeles; and...
Brita Angela Bennett
Sep 14, 1962
Brita passed away on January 9, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Born on September 14, 1962 in Wiesbaden, Germany, the daughter of Rawlvan Bennett and Alice Bennett(Miller). She lived in Fairfield, California, Ontario, California and Denver, Colorado and worked for The California Department of Corrections and then worked as a Medical Office Manager at Leder Internal Medicine until retiring in 2017....
Franklin B. Tostevin
Mar 20, 1945
Franklin B. Tostevin was lost in war and was listed as missing on Mar. 20, 1945. Franklin's remains have been found as of 2008 and he will finally return home to his family. Born in Westfield and graduated from Westfield High School in 1940, Captain Tostevin went to Union Junior College in Roselle and worked for Merck & Co. in...
Harold Albert Schafer
Dec 10, 1944
Harold Albert Schafer
May 22, 1916-December 10, 1944
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Harold A. Schafer, 28, of Denver, Colorado, killed during World War II, was accounted for Sept. 26, 2023.
In December 1944, Schafer was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division. After crossing the Saar River on December...

Donald Eugene Wallace
Sep 27, 1936
Donald E. Wallace, age 75, of Millinocket, Maine, died July 5, 2012. Born September 27, 1936 to Donald and Helen Catherine Wallace. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hermine (Niedermeyer) Wallace. Survived by sons Alan (Laura) Wallace and Scott (Heather) Wallace; grandchildren Michael and Cameron Wallace; brothers Roger (Gudrun) Wallace and Wright (Cynthia) Wallace. Don was an...
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