Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Richard Arthur Davis
Feb 18, 2025
Richard Arthur Davis, 85, of Lakewood, CO passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of February 18, 2025.
Richard was born on December 7, 1939, to Arthur and Dorothy Davis in Winthrop, MA. Throughout his life, he spoke fondly of growing up in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Deeply cherished memories included being part of the...
Norma Alice Schillinger
Feb 17, 2025
Norma Alice Schillinger (née Lopez), age 100, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at Lincoln Meadows in Parker, Colorado, three weeks shy of her 101st birthday.
Born on March 13, 1924, in Bayonne, New Jersey, she lived a long and fulfilling life marked by dedication to her family and career.
Norma's career began as a bilingual interpreter at the Waldorf Astoria...
Leslie Lynn Smith
Feb 17, 2025
Leslie Lynn Smith, an unceasing light of love and joy, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida after a courageous and difficult battle with a prolonged illness.
Leslie was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend. She gave everything of herself to her greatest joy, her family. No task was too small, no sacrifice too great...
Boyd Alan Blackwell
Feb 17, 2025
Boyd Alan Blackwell, 91, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born on March 21, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Herbert and Minola Blackwell. After high school, he studied business and horticulture at the University of Missouri. Boyd was the national sales manager for Nixdorf Lloyd before moving to Denver, where he started his...
Jeffrey Alan Metcalfe
Feb 17, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Metcalfe passed away in his home in Fort Collins on February 17, 2025. He was 60 years old.
Jeff was a highly accomplished financial advisor at TIAA. He won numerous awards, including the prestigious Financial Consultant Performance Reward for being TIAA’s top performing financial consultant in 2024. His work regularly brought him to destinations across the country, allowing him...
Don Bromley
Feb 17, 2025
Don Bromley, March 7, 1944-February 17, 2025. Aurora.
Don grew up on a ranch in Broomfield with his parents Donald and Margaret and siblings Bonnie, Barrie, and Cheryl. He attended school at Thorton High School before going on to earn a BA and Masters from Western State College in Gunnison while playing collegiate-level football. Don met his wife, Patt, at Western...
Barbara Joanne Ginther
Feb 17, 2025
Barbara was born on October 1, 1935. She passed away on February 17, 2025 at the age of 89.
She graduated from West High School in 1953.
Barbara was married in 1954 to Larry Ginther and had 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
She held various jobs including managing a hobby store plus raising three boys and taking care of Ginther...
Edward M Gerrity III
Feb 17, 2025
Edward Michael Gerrity III died peacefully at the age of 81 on February 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He fought a short but fierce battle in the ICU with grace and dignity, all while charming each healthcare professional who attended to him. His hospital time allowed for laughter, love, and heartfelt goodbyes.
Ed was born in Springfield, IL on November 24, 1943,...
Barbara Louise Rutt
Feb 17, 2025
Barbara Louise Rutt, a beacon of love and warmth, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on November 1, 1929, Barbara lived a remarkable life that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
She proudly graduated from North High School, carrying with her the values of hard work and dedication that she would weave...
James Hansell Beerer
Feb 16, 2025
Capt. James Beerer passed away on February 16, 2025. Born and raised in Southern California, he was the rare person who knew what he wanted to be when he grew up from a young age and steadily pursued that passion. He began flying light planes as a teenager and continued this through his time at the University of Colorado in...
Robert George Mueller
Feb 16, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Robert “Bob” George Mueller, often referred to affectionately as “Coach”, on February 16th, 2025 in Lafayette Colorado where he lived. Bob was 82 years old.
Bob was born on February 24th, 1942 in Summit, NJ to Wilbur and Dorothea Mueller of Kenilworth, NJ. After graduating from Westfield High School in...
Don Mestnik
Feb 16, 2025
Don Mestnik was born in Maple Heights, Ohio on June 19th, 1934, and was the oldest child of Alberta and Steve Mestnik. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, and his four children Lynn (Lance) Johnson Jim (Kathy) Mestnik, Tom Mestnik and Beth (Warren) Press, and his sister Nancy Garrison.
He grew up outside Cleveland, Ohio graduating from Maple Heights High...
Anita L. Boston
Feb 16, 2025
Anita L. Boston, age 82, passed away in her memory care home on February 16, 2025. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Denver, Colorado. A long time Littleton resident where she lived and raised three sons: Michael, Stephen, and James (deceased) while rooting for her beloved Denver Broncos every Sunday.
Anita worked in home healthcare for most of...
Amy Vee Best
2025
Amy Vee Best, 77, of Arvada Colorado passed away on February 15, 2025
She is survived by her husband, David Best, and her two children, Don Best and Lori (Robert) Pietrafeso. She had 1 brother Doug (Vicky) Sparks. Amy was a proud grandmother to Dennis (Gail) Best; Kelly (Morgan) Best; Nicolette (Dylan) Heller; and McKenzie (Nick) Tuminnaro. She was also blessed...
Karen Janette Schoen
Feb 16, 2025
With her kind and gentle spirit shining even in her last moments, Karen Janette Schoen sadly passed away February 16th, 2025 at the age of 87.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 ½ years David Jay Schoen, Jr., parents Alma Alice Claxton and Richard Franklin Claxton, as well as her brother, Gary Claxton. She is survived by...
Eleanor L. Boyt
Feb 16, 2025
Eleanor Louise Boyt, 91, passed away February 16, 2025, in Brush, CO.
She was born January 25, 1934, in Gravity, Iowa to the late Ira Alvin and Opal Moore. Elanor grew up in Nebraska City, Nebraska. During her high school years, she was active in volleyball.
Eleanor married Jackie D. Priest, Sr. in 1957 making their home in Denver, CO. She enjoyed...
Gilbert Marvin Blazon
Feb 16, 2025
Gilbert Marvin Blazon went home to the Lord on February 16th, 2025, at the age of 87 years old. Gilbert was born on February 28th, 1937, in Longmont Colorado to Lee and Frances (Cortez) Blazon. Gilbert attended and graduated Mead High School in 1956, then enlisted into the US Navy in June where he served 4 years as an engine...
Merridy Kay Reed
Feb 15, 2025
Merridy Kay Labiak Born 3/14/1951 to Andy Vernon Labiak and Jeanne Marie Dunham Labiak in Billings, Montana,
Merridy was the youngest of the 3 children with Craig being the oldest and Michelle (Shelly) being the middle child. She also had an older step sister Judy Johnson.
Merridy grew up on the family farm in Billings until her middle teenage years when her...
Terrance Robert Kelly
Feb 15, 2025
Our loving husband, father, son, brother, grandpa, friend and attorney Terry Kelly entered eternal life on February 15, 2025, at the age of 81.
Terry joins his devoted parents, Bill and Lucille Kelly; his brothers, Eugene and David Kelly; and sister, Martha Kelly Foltz. He was born August 15, 1943, and raised in Decorah, Iowa, where he attended St. Benedict’s Elementary...
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