Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Matthew Beck

Matthew Beck

Apr 1, 2024

Matthew John Beck, to know him is to love him.  A man with a heart of gold.  

Matt was born on March 31, 1977 in West Allis, Wisconsin and unexpectedly died on April 1, 2024 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.  He is survived by his loving wife, Briney Beck; children, Maya, Dominic, Brenna, and Sadie Gunshore, Lily Shapcott and Cheyenne (Angel)...

Donna Kay Hamilton

Donna Kay Hamilton

Apr 1, 2024

Kay Hamilton, age 90, passed away at Saint Anthony Hospital in Lakewood on April 1, 2024. She was born May 12, 1933, to Ila and Forrest Rasmussen in Ridgway, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her sister Bette Smith, and her husband Glen. Kay graduated from Central High School  before going on to attend what was then called Mesa...

Robert "Bob" A. Stackhouse

Robert "Bob" A. Stackhouse

Apr 1, 2024

Robert (Bob) Stackhouse passed away on April 1, 2024 with a room full of family by his side. 

Bob was born on December 4, 1964 to Christine and Harry Stackhouse in Denver, CO, as the youngest of four brothers, Joe (Amy) Stackhouse, Dan (Denise) Stackhouse and John (Maureen) Stackhouse.  Growing up, the brothers did things as a group of four.  Everything...

Angelina Giannelli Sether

Angelina Giannelli Sether

Apr 1, 2024

Angelina Giannelli Fernandez Sether was born November 4th, 1930 to Vincenzo and Orsolo Giannelli in New York City. She was raised on a farm in North Denver with three younger sisters, Mary, Ruby, Joanne, and her younger brother Jim. It was on the farm that Angelina developed her exceptional work ethic. Angelina worked for the federal government as a Secretary...

Carolyn Ann Wilklow

Carolyn Ann Wilklow

Mar 31, 2024

Carolyn Ann was born in Hays, Kansas, November 11th, 1940 to John and Marcella Haselhorst. She graduated from Russell HS in 1959 and moved to Salina, KS to attend Brown Mackie business school, graduating two years later with her Associates degree. She was raised a small town Kansas girl, but was always drawn to the big city. She left Salina...

Douglas Michael Peay

Douglas Michael Peay

Mar 31, 2024

OBITUARY FOR DOUG PEAY

1/15/1954 – 3/31/2024

Douglas (Doug) Michael Peay, 70, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024 in Denver, Colorado after a brave battle with Bulbar ALS.

He was born January 15, 1954 in Ft. Collins, Colorado to Claude and Mildred Peay the 8th out of 11 children. In 1961 the family moved to Denver and his growing up years were...

Shirley Kay Rizzo

Shirley Kay Rizzo

Mar 31, 2024

Loving Mom

David Edward Kopser

David Edward Kopser

Mar 30, 2024

Edward David "Dave" Kopser, age 72, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 due to natural causes. Dave was born on May 17, 1951 in Denver, Colorado to parents Edward J. and Edith M. (Holuba) Kopser. 

 Dave was raised in Denver, Colorado. At a young age, Dave developed a love for how things worked. This passion led Dave to a 34-year...

Andrew Frank Wise

Andrew Frank Wise

Mar 30, 2024

Andrew Frank Wise, always known as "Andy," passed away suddenly, though peacefully, on March 30, 2024, in the arms of his wife and children. Always full of life and young at heart, Andy was 80 years old.

He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1967, where he met his wife, Janice. Andy earned a degree in business and was commissioned...

Nancy B. Jensen

Nancy B. Jensen

Mar 29, 2024

It is with the utmost and deepest sorrow that I announce that my dear wife, Nancy, passed away on March 29, 2024. She suffered on and off through a prolonged illness that began decades ago while on a cruise that terminated with urgent surgery which controlled the issue for 16 good years. Unfortunately, the trouble returned and digressed until all...

Lois Fleming

Lois Fleming

Mar 29, 2024

Bridge player and golfer extraordinaire Lois Fleming passed away on Friday March 29, 2024.Daughter of Fred and Leah Chronister, Lois was born and raised in Decatur, Indiana.  She came to Denver in 1954 and worked as the Executive Secretary in an engineering firm.  While working at the firm she met Civil Engineer Dave Fleming.  They were married in 1963 and...

Mildred Chang

Mildred Chang

Mar 29, 2024

Mildred was the first born to a prominent Chinese family in Shanghai to Yen Ting Chou and Yvonne (Chang) Chou. At age 97 she outlived many of her friends and acquaintances. She is survived by her younger siblings, in order, including Albert Chou ( 94), Marcelle Chou Fisch (89), Micheline Chou (87), her children Franklin Chang (75), Yvonne Chang (71), Frederick...

Joseph Vincent Waldinger

Joseph Vincent Waldinger

Mar 29, 2024

Joseph Vincent Waldinger, 8/4/36 - 3/29/24

 2 Timothy 4:7-8 

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing"

 Joseph Vincent...

Concepcion "Conchita" Barela

Concepcion "Conchita" Barela

Mar 28, 2024

Concepcion "Conchita" Barela, age 90, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Denver. She was born on October 19, 1933, in Avila, Spain.Conchita was predeceased by her husband, Cecil J. Barela. Her children include the late Gery (Cindy), Michael (Carrie), Dennis, the late Mark, Darrell (Carolyn), and Sonja (Darren). She was also loved by her grandchildren Brendon, Serria, Cameron, Justin,...

Donna Whipple Kolosky

Donna Whipple Kolosky

Mar 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Donna Kolosky (May 6, 1950 - March 28, 2024)

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Kolosky, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Donna passed away suddenly on March 28, 2024, surrounded by her daughters Anne and Mary. Born on May 6, 1950, Donna brought joy and light into the lives of all who knew her.

Donna...

James Cole Reeves

James Cole Reeves

Mar 28, 2024

 

James Cole Reeves (“Cole”), age 70, passed away in Thornton, Colorado on March 28, 2024. His passing was sudden and unexpected but quick, just like he had always hoped for.   

Cole was born on November 17, 1953, in Ventura, California to Martha (Marty) and James Delmar Reeves. He grew up in Denver, Colorado and spent most of his summers at...

Chet Albert Nelson, Jr.

Chet Albert Nelson, Jr.

Mar 27, 2024

Chester Albert Nelson, Jr., passed away on March 27, 2024, in Littleton, Colorado. He was 95 years old.Chet was born in McCook, Nebraska on May 13, 1928. His family moved to Denver when he was a young boy. He was a graduate of South High School in Denver. He then enlisted in the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1948....

Bobby Kay Knell

Bobby Kay Knell

Mar 27, 2024

Bobby Kay Knell (Bubba) was born October 17, 1944 to Benjamin Kay and Elizabeth Lula Petty Knell in Cedar City, Utah. He died in Centennial, Colorado on March 27, 2024 at the age of 79.

Kay grew up in Newcastle, Utah working on the family farm and spending time riding his horse and playing guitars with his brother Gail. After he...