Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Brock Johnson

Brock Johnson

May 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Brock, who left this world far too soon at the age of 32. His bright spirit, kindness, and unwavering love touched the lives of everyone he encountered. Brock Johnson passed away at home in Lakewood, Colorado, on May 9th, 2024, at the age of 32.  Brock...

AnnaBelle Volkema

AnnaBelle Volkema

May 8, 2024

AnnaBelle Volkema lived a remarkably full life for 96 years before she died peacefully in her sleep on May 8, 2024. She was born June 2, 1927 in Long Island, Kansas, where her parents, John and Apolonia (Rupke) Kneubel, raised AnnaBelle and her three siblings on a dairy farm. 

After graduating from Long Island High School in 1945, she was eager...

Beth McBride

Beth McBride

May 8, 2024

Beth McBride, 75, daughter of the late Joseph and Winifred (nee O'Doherty) McBride, and sister Nancy McBride, died of apparent heart failure on May 8, 2024, in Greenwood Village, CO where she lived near  her siblings.Beth grew up in Lorain, Ohio, and graduated from Saint Mary's High School in 1966.She received her teaching degree from Siena Heights University in Adrian,...

Alexandra "Sandy" Elliott

Alexandra "Sandy" Elliott

May 8, 2024

Alexandra "Sandy" Elliott, 88, of Denver, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A Memorial Service, followed by a light reception, will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2 p.m.Sandy Elliott lived an extremely full life and once you met her, you never forgot her. Born in New York City, raised in Darien, CT and Jeannette, PA, she later...

Dr. Rush Barrett Steelman, Sr.

Dr. Rush Barrett Steelman, Sr.

May 8, 2024

Dr. Rush Barrett Steelman, Sr (affectionately known as “Barry”) was born on January 2, 1936, in Passaic, NJ, to Rush Aaron and Elsie Wills Steelman. Raised in Clifton, NJ, Barry’s upbringing was defined by a strong work ethic and Christian faith, both instilled by his parents. The family spent summers in Beach Haven, NJ, creating cherished memories by the shore....

Dimitra "Tula" Poggas

Dimitra "Tula" Poggas

May 8, 2024

Tula Poggas, age 85, a beloved wife, mother, and Yiayia, died peacefully at home on May 8, 2024.

Tula was born in Pikerni, Greece, on May 12, 1938. She immigrated to Denver with her sister Aristea on May 1, 1960, to join their family. On August 27, 1961, she married John, the love of her life. Together, they built a wonderful...

James A. Woolum

James A. Woolum

May 7, 2024

James A. Woolum passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 76. He was a graduate of Texas A&M University and received his doctorate in dental surgery from the University of Texas. After serving in the United States Air Force, Mr. Woolum practiced family dentistry for several years before teaching as an associate professor at the University of...

Virginia C. Besch

Virginia C. Besch

May 7, 2024

Virginia C. (Lanterman) Besch, of Denver, CO, formerly of Englewood, CO and Chicago, IL, passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 7, 1934 to Garnet and Margaret Lanterman. 

Virginia graduated from Notre Dame Catholic Girls High School in Chicago, IL. She participated in sports throughout her life and enjoyed...

Victor James Brown

Victor James Brown

May 7, 2024

Victor James Brown passed away at his home in Aurora, Colorado in early May at the age of 58.  He was born in Boise, Idaho on October 26, 1965, the son of Kathryn Brown and Marlin Brown, who preceded him in death.  Vic is survived by his mother Kathryn and his sibling, Lori Brown Brekke (Jerry Brekke) who reside in...

Jason Marc DeWitt

Jason Marc DeWitt

May 7, 2024

Jason Marc DeWitt of Westminster, Colorado, was born on Tuesday, January 3, 1978, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  He passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in Lafayette, Colorado.  Jason was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed gaming, cooking, reading, building and painting models; but most of all being with his family.

He graduated from Many High School and Sabine Valley Technical...

Anita Marie Becky

Anita Marie Becky

May 6, 2024

Anita Marie Becky, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 6th,2024 at the age of 91. She was born on December 29th, 1932, in Howells, Nebraska to Ladislav and Helen (Konsel) Mejstrik.

 Anita was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many with her kindness, compassion, and generosity. She dedicated her life to helping others as...

Joan F Anderies

Joan F Anderies

May 6, 2024

Joan F. Anderies, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 6, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on July 14, 1934, in Denver, Joan spent her entire life in Colorado enjoying its beauty and spirit.  

Joan graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in 1952 and worked for the Denver City and County Municipal Court. Via a...

Edward Joel Jacques Jr.

Edward Joel Jacques Jr.

May 6, 2024

Edward Joel Jacques Jr, of Arvada, Colorado. Known by most as Joey was born May 6, 1987, and passed away May 6th, 2024 with his family by his side. Joey was a devoted husband, father, brother and son.  He was the definition of a family man, putting everyone before himself.

He graduated from Alameda High school in 2005 in Lakewood Co,...

Molly Austin Brenneman

Molly Austin Brenneman

May 6, 2024

Our beloved Molly Austin was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 6, 2024. Molly was born on July 27, 2005. Her big sisters, Hailey and Hannah, were so excited to have Molly complete their family. Molly loved and was loved by everyone she met. But her true calling was rescuing animals. Anything with four legs were...

Mary Catherine Chase Hogan

Mary Catherine Chase Hogan

May 6, 2024

Mary passed away at the age of 93, fortified by the sacraments of the Church, on May 6, 2024. She was born in Ft. Riley, Kansas to her parents, Mary Catherine Maloney and Leon Alan Chase, married her husband, Hugh, in Denver, Colorado in 1952, and was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 55 years.

Mary and Hugh were blessed with...

William Alan Blumberg

William Alan Blumberg

May 6, 2024

William Alan Blumberg (Bill), age 75, died in his home in Aurora, Colorado on May 6, 2024 with his wife and son at his side. He died of natural causes losing his battle against metastatic melanoma. 

Bill was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee and graduated from Brainerd High School. He and his brother Al were the first Jewish brothers to...

Anita Cvitanovich Smith

Anita Cvitanovich Smith

May 6, 2024

Anita Cvitanovich Smith, 71, passed away from small cell bile duct cancer on May 6th, 2024 at Clermont Park in Denver, CO. Anita was born and raised in Denver, the youngest daughter of Patricia van Almen and Joe Cvitanovich. During her childhood, she performed in USO shows with her sisters and attended North High School, where she starred in the...

Randy Koepsell

Randy Koepsell

May 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Randy Koepsell announces his passing on May 5, 2024, surrounded by loving family members. Randy was a vibrant, larger-than-life man who never met a stranger. He was always more than willing to help and mentor others. Randy always made everyone feel special and welcome with his excited hellos and his exuberant...

Veronica S. Ibarra

Veronica S. Ibarra

May 5, 2024

Veronica Sue Ibarra, age 55, devoted mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend departed our world peacefully on May 5, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 26th, 1968, in Sacramento, California, Veronica was born to Susanna Celestina Plasencia and was raised by her mother and stepfather, Angel Plasencia. She lived in Sacramento for 5 years before moving to Boulder,...