Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Elizabeth Ann Rice-Johnson

Elizabeth Ann Rice-Johnson

Jun 13, 2023

Annie Rice-Johnson died in her sleep at the Brookside Inn nursing home after a long illness.

She was born October 2, 1952, in Kewanee, Illinois as the first child of Betty and Greg Rice. She grew up on the family farm in Toulon, Illinois until leaving for college at Colorado State University. Annie remained close to several...

Martin J. "Marty" Acierno

Martin J. "Marty" Acierno

Jun 13, 2023

  Martin John Acierno, 61, of Denver passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023. He was loved dearly by his family and friends and will always be missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Felix Acierno. He is survived by his Mom, Carole (Johns) Acierno; brothers Michael and David (Karen); sisters Cheryl, and Kathleen (David Hoppes); and nephew...

Peggy Vessells

Peggy Vessells

Jun 13, 2023

Peggy Ellen Vessells, age 82 of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at home after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 15th at 11:30 AM followed by a celebration of life at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO.

Peggy was born November 10, 1940 in...

Patricia Powers

Patricia Powers

Jun 13, 2023

Pat was a devoted wife to her husband Jim , and mother to her two children Jeff and Sharon.  She spent most of her life helping others as a registered nurse.  In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, and puzzles.  She adored her cat Mitzie, who sat by her side all day until she passed peacefully in...

Gary Boeser

Gary Boeser

Jun 13, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Gary J. Boeser. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Felix Martinez

Felix Martinez

Jun 12, 2023

 

Félix Martinez (97) passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 12th. Felix was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1925.  He married the love of his life Eva and was happily married 66 years till her passing. He raised his children Peggy and Tippy with Eva in La Junta Colorado before moving the family to Denver.

 

Felix loved to...

Alan Bowser

Alan Bowser

Jun 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Alan L. Bowser. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Bart White

Bart White

Jun 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Bart Lee White. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Donald Brundage

Donald Brundage

Jun 12, 2023

Donald Brundage - loved by many, liked by many more.

He loved his family and loved helping others.

Starting with nothing, he built a good life practicing law and investing in real estate.

He married his high school sweetheart, Martha Nash, and they had three children - Don Jr., Debbie, and Kimberly; two...

Lou Ann Putnam Harrold

Lou Ann Putnam Harrold

Jun 12, 2023

Lou Ann Putnam Harrold, age 87, died peacefully in the presence of her family on June 12, 2023 following a brief illness.  She was born at Findlay Hospital, Findlay Ohio on December 9, 1935.

Lou Ann graduated from the first class of Hardin Northern High School in 1953.  She earned a scholarship to The Ohio State University...

Mark Denton Andrews

Mark Denton Andrews

Jun 12, 2023

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Theodore Wright Brin

Theodore Wright Brin

Jun 11, 2023

 

Theodore Wright Brin

November 1, 1953 – June 11, 2023

 

Theo Brin, beloved father, papa, uncle and brother, outdoorsman, and civil attorney, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 

 

Theo was born on November 1, 1953 to Leon and Barbara Brin in Denver, where he resided for most of his life. A proud graduate...

Rodney Takashi Tanabe

Rodney Takashi Tanabe

Jun 11, 2023

Rodney Takashi Tanabe, 72, of Aurora, Colorado passed away in the early morning of June 11, 2023.  Rodney was born on June 15, 1950 to Jimmy Y and Mary Tanabe in Denver, Colorado. 

 

Oldest son of 8 children, loving husband to Mable, father to Tina (Ole) Kraby, Jason (Debbie) Tanabe, bonus daughters Tamera McGee and Tabitha Wigal.  Beloved grandfather...

Gary James Ceriani

Gary James Ceriani

Jun 11, 2023

Gary James CerianiBorn October 1st, 1947 in Kremmling, CO and delivered by his Father (Dr. Ernest Guy Ceriani), deceased, and to his Mother (Bernetha Maxine Ceriani), deceased. Passed away June 11th, 2023. He is survived by his wife Marianne, his brother Philip Ceriani, wife Jean and by his two daughters Kelly McPherson, husband James and Barb Steyeart, husband Mike, and...

Donald Jones

Donald Jones

Jun 11, 2023

Donald G. Jones, 91, passed away on June 11, 2023, at Applewood Our House in Arvada, CO. Don was born on March 27, 1932, in Hammond, IN to Griffith and Marie (Byers) Jones. He graduated from Hammond High School in 1950. After high school Don attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, where he earned Phi Beta Kappa honors while...

Robert Douglas "Doug" Harder

Robert Douglas "Doug" Harder

Jun 10, 2023

 

On the night of Saturday June 10th, 2023, Robert Douglas Harder (age 85) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Swedish Hospital in Englewood, CO. Despite various health challenges in his final months, Doug’s courage, faith in God, and deep love for his wife Carolyn and family kept him going, meeting each obstacle with a sense of humor...

Sandra Harden

Sandra Harden

Jun 10, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Jean Harden (née Mason) was a caring mother, Grammy, sister, and friend. She left this world on June 10, 2023, at the age of 86.

 

Sandy was born March 13, 1937, in Greeley, Colorado, to Virgil and Edna Mason. She graduated from College High and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Colorado State College (now University...

Kathleen Driscoll

Kathleen Driscoll

Jun 10, 2023

Kathleen Mary Driscoll, age 79, died peacefully in Littleton, CO on June 10, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  Kathleen was born in Denver, CO on October 23, 1943.  Kathleen graduated from Saint Francis De Sales High School and attended Regis College for two years.  Kathleen met the love of her life, Patrick Driscoll, and they married on April 22,...

Olive Mclaughlin

Olive Mclaughlin

Jun 10, 2023

Olive Ruth Walburn McLaughlin died peacefully in Fort Collins, Colorado less than a month shy of her 95th birthday.

She was born July 6th, 1928 in San Diego, California, the first child of Vera and Hugh Walburn. They had two sons also. When she was 11 years old her family crossed the Pacific to Shanghai, China where her father took...

Janice Jacobs

Janice Jacobs

Jun 10, 2023

Janice M. Jacobs, 89, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on June 10, 2023. Funeral Service will be held Monday, June 19, 2023 at 11:30am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Bvld., Lakewood, Colorado. Burial will follow service at Crown Hill Cemetery.