Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Ruth Jaramillo-Kirven
Jun 2, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Jaramillo-Kirven announces her passing on June 2, 2023.
Ruth Angelica Jaramillo was born on September 10, 1971 in Guadalajara, Jalisco to Maria Guadalupe Jaramillo.
Ruth and her mother lived in Guadalajara until immigrating to the United States in 1983. After crossing the border in Texas,...
John Shively
Jun 2, 2023
John David Shively will be remembered always as a caring and committed husband of 50 years to his wife Patricia; a devoted father to his daughter Cristin and son David; a steadfast older brother to siblings Peggy and Tom Shively; and a loving son to his parents, Harold “Bud” Shively and Ruth Oliver, who preceded him in death.
...Robert Laster
Jun 2, 2023
Our beloved “Uncle Bob” joined the love of his life LaVenda in Heaven on June 2.
Robert was born in Vivian, Louisiana. He was a tank driver in the Marine Corps and a true patriot - Bob was always proud of his service for his country. He graduated from University of Texas at Austin, where he not...
Samuel "Sam" Jones
Jun 2, 2023
Samuel “Sam” Joe Jones went home to his lord on June 2nd, 2023 at age 68. Sam was born to Henry and Ardith Jones on February 22nd, 1955 in York, Nebraska. In his younger years, he played football in high school and went on to play college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sam was a very loving, dedicated father,...
Eunice Haag
Jun 2, 2023
Eunice Rezannina Haag passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023 after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Eunice was born on July 15, 1927, on the farm outside of Sidney Nebraska. She spent almost 96 years spreading love, joy, sarcasm, and sass to any and all around her. Her favorite pastimes included...
Robert Scocchera
Jun 2, 2023
Robert James Scocchera, also known as Bobby, passed away on June 2, 2023 at the age of 45 in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on December 2, 1977 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Bobby was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Bobby had a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a helping...
Ann Elizabeth Johnson
Jun 1, 2023
Ann E. (Eastman) Johnson passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Lutheran Hospice in Wheatridge on June 1, 2023. Ann was born July 19, 1932, to Virgil “Stubby” Eastman and Donalda (Macdonald) Eastman. Stubby’s career as a U.S. Forest Ranger took Ann to many remote and rugged Ranger stations throughout rural Idaho and Montana. In 1950,...
Verne Coleman
Jun 1, 2023
Verne R. Coleman passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 1, 2023, at the age of 87. Verne was born to Delia and William Coleman on February 25, 1936, in Fresno, California. He graduated from high school in 1954, earning the Bank of America Award. After high school, Verne joined the US Airforce where he specialized in radar...
Richard " Rich " Canaday
May 31, 2023
Richard “Rich” Michael Canaday, of Denver, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023. The Gisha, as he was affectionately called, lived life with a huge heart, infectious smile, and brilliant personality. He loved soccer, art, music, orchids and trying his Irish luck in Vegas. Rich’s favorite quote was “A man with style is a man with a smile” and...
William Galvan
May 31, 2023
In loving memory of William J. Galvan, born in Alamo, Colorado on November 28th, 1931, and went home to be with his Lord on May 31st, 2023 in Lakewood, Colorado. Loving husband to Sally Galvan for 67 years. Beloved Father to Theresa (Joe) Gonzales, Tim (Terri) Galvan, William G. Galvan. Survived by numerous grandchildren; great- grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; brothers Roy...
Troy Adkins
May 31, 2023
Our son Troy Thomas Adkins passed away on Wednesday May 31st, 2023 due to a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born in Denver on November 13, 2001 and is survived by his parents Christopher and Patricia Adkins, his siblings Sean Adkins (Emma Adkins) and Marissa Thomas (Carl Thomas) along with Carl and Marissa’s daughters Amelia and Zariah Thomas. Troy...
Patricia Gallaugher
May 30, 2023
Patricia, Patty, Pat, Mom, Fancy Grandma, and Grandma Patty was a wife, mother, grandmother, matriarch, confidant, peacemaker, sister, and caregiver, and she was our glue.
Patty was devout, kind, funny, honest, strong, independent, and generous to a fault. She would move heaven and earth to help someone, which she did a lot.
Patty was the...
Theresa Younger
May 30, 2023
Theresa Marie Younger (Persichette), Died at age 90, at her home in
Thornton Colorado on May 30, 2023. Theresa was the second born child of Myron and Bertina Persichette on September 2, 1932 in Lafayette Co. She is proceeded in death by her husband Henry Joseph Younger, son-in-law Richard Crum, great granddaughter Lily Cantu, her parents, her...
John Moran
May 30, 2023
John R. Moran, Jr., husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 30, 2023. John was born on June 15, 1930 in Oklahoma City, OK to John R. and Josephine Farley Moran. John was a man of letters, words, laughter, jokes, adventures, and stories. He lived his life with compassion, love and,...
Steve Dreyer
May 30, 2023
Steve Dreyer July 7, 1951-May 30, 2023 Steven Richard Dreyer of Firestone, Colorado Born July 7, 1951 in Seattle, Washington to Richard "Dick" and Marilyn Dreyer. His family moved to Aurora, Colorado in 1961 where he grew up and attended school. He graduated from Aurora Central High School in 1969. Steve married Lyn Crosby in 1972 and just celebrated...
Charles R. Davis
May 30, 2023
Charles R. Davis Sr. "Dave", 90, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his home on May 30, 2023. He was born to the late Hazel and Chester Davis on May 10, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan. Dave married Barbara Nolan in 1953, and they shared a loving marriage of 54 years until her passing. Together, they raised 5 children....
Donald Schwarz
May 29, 2023
Don passed away peacefully Monday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 93.
Don was born September 22, 1929 to Anthony and Catherine (Durham) Schwarz in Cincinnati, OH.
In 1947 he graduated from Western Hills High School in Cincinnati, OH. He then attended Miami University in Oxford, OH for one year, and transferred to Pratt...
Craig Gordon Vogel
May 29, 2023
It is with immense sadness that the family of Craig Gordon Vogel of Highlands Ranch, CO, announces his passing. Craig passed away suddenly on May 29, 2023, at the age of 76, from an unexpected illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Craig grew up in Chicopee Falls, MA, spending summers with his family at Otis Reservoir. He...
Kerry Moline
May 29, 2023
Kerry Lynn Moline (63) of Denver passed away 29 May 2023 after a long battle with kidney cancer.
Kerry was born on 3 May 1960 in Denver, Colorado. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, he attended Metro State College, taking classes in criminal justice.
Kerry was a lifelong student, inventor, business owner, and computer...
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