Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Peggy Barkelew

Peggy Barkelew

Jan 21, 2023

Peggy Ann Barkelew, 86, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 21, 2023.

Peggy was born in Shelbina, Missouri to Brinkley M. Barkelew & Mabel (Glaves) Barkelew on July 5, 1936. She graduated from Shelbina High School in 1954.

After graduation she went to Business School in Quincy Illinois...

Dawn Javins

Dawn Javins

Jan 20, 2023

Dawn Rene Javins, 57, passed away January 20, 2023, in Denver, Colorado.

She was born February 03, 1965, in Riverside, California to Sanddy Javins and Gerald Russell. She graduated from Emily Griffith School of Nursing. She was most recent a nurse with Lumicare Hospice. Dawn was a dedicated hospice nurse who spent her life caring for others...

Susan Green

Susan Green

Jan 20, 2023

Susan Marie Green was born on September 21, 1958, in Martinez, California. She passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023. She is survived by her husband David, and her daughter Tiffany. She is also survived by her sister Therese, brother Robb, sister-in-law Cindy, niece Hannah, nephew Jacob, nephew Andrew, nephew Kevin, niece Annika, nephew Alex, and nephew Austin, cousin...

Rita Maestas

Rita Maestas

Jan 20, 2023

Rita Maestas, 96, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Al, of 69 years, and her son, Albert. She is survived by her daughters, Carol (John) and Geri (Tom), her daughter-in-law, Dixie, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Rita was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Services will be...

Carl Stephen Guyer

Carl Stephen Guyer

Jan 20, 2023

Carl Stephen Guyer, age 69, died in his home in Littleton, Colorado on January 20th, 2023. He was born October 4th,1953, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the oldest son of the late Rev. C. Albert Guyer and Hazel Guyer (Beard). Stephen earned many higher educational accolades which are as follows: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from McPherson College, Bachelor...

Arthur "Art" Smith

Arthur "Art" Smith

Jan 20, 2023

Art was born on April 22, 1944 in Prairie City, Oregon to Harold Ivan Smith and Mary Violet (Heath) Smith.  He died peacefully on January 20, 2023, in Brighton, Colorado with his family by his side.

Art is survived by his wife, Linda Diane (Soukup), daughter Mary Lou, daughter-in-law Heather Deidre, son Richard Harold, daughter-in-law Dr. Lisa...

Betty Unfug

Betty Unfug

Jan 19, 2023

Betty Adele Unfug May 5, 1927 - January 19, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Unfug, beloved mother of Kathy Hatch, Charlie Unfug and Karen Monfort, grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 22 and great great grandmother of 2. Betty was lovingly known as "Hossi" by all who knew and...

David "Chris" Chandler

David "Chris" Chandler

Jan 19, 2023

David Christopher Chandler, age 71, affectionally known as Chris, peacefully passed away at his home in Brighton, CO on January 19, surrounded by loved ones. Chris was passionate about being outside with the warm sun rays on his face, he enjoyed the roar of a classic V8 motor, and was an avid lover of food. Some of Chris's favorite...

James Tuffield

James Tuffield

Jan 19, 2023

Jim is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diane (Lowe) Tuffield

He was the 4th child of Jerry and Charlie Tuffield who preceded him in death.  He will be greatly missed by his six siblings, Chuck, Jerry (Walker), Bobby (Kirchner), John, Jackie (Lewis), and Terry (Tuck).

Jim attended St. Vincent de Paul...

John Karns

John Karns

Jan 19, 2023

On Thursday January 19, 2023 John Miller Karns, loving husband and father of three, grandfather of seven and great grandfather of four died at the age of 84 in the arms of his devoted wife. John was born May 10, 1938, to John D. and Gladys M. Karns.  He grew up in Des Moines, IA and attended Iowa State...

Wilson "Willie" Williams

Wilson "Willie" Williams

Jan 18, 2023

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Wilson Wilton “Willie” Williams of Highlands Ranch, CO passed away at the age of 87.

Willie was born on August 22, 1935 in Glendive, MT to Newell E. and Lillian D. Williams.  He graduated from Montana State University (then Montana State College) in 1958 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.  He...

Lydia Chelf

Lydia Chelf

Jan 18, 2023

Lydia Chelf of Aurora, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at the age of 83.

A Celebration of Lydia’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, at First Presbyterian Church, 1585 Kingston St, 80010, Aurora, CO.

She was born February 19th, 1939, at Fort Rosencranz, San Diego, CA, to Robert and...

Edwin Mangelsen

Edwin Mangelsen

Jan 18, 2023

Edwin (Ed) Mangelsen was born Oct. 8, 1938 in Central City, NE. He passed from this world January 18, 2023 at his home in Omaha, NE. He graduated from the University of Nebraska  with a degree in Agricultural Engineering & used his skills throughout his life. He was preceded in death by wife Ann, son Russell Tarver, his parents...

Elaine Makley

Elaine Makley

Jan 18, 2023

Elaine Stella Makley, born August 14th 1939, passed away peacefully in Denver, Colorado on January 18th 2023, she was 83 years old.

She is survived by her six children, Sharon Gentry, Leon Edley, Charissa Saverio, Ashton Charles, Byron Dorkins, and Charlaine Thet.  Elaine is also survived by her twelve loving grandchildren.

Born in Malaysia, growing...

Shirley Karabatsos

Shirley Karabatsos

Jan 18, 2023

Shirley Elizabeth (Anderson) Karabatsos, beloved wife of Nick Karabatsos, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her home in Denver, Colorado.  She was 87 years old.  Shirley was born on July 12, 1935 to Hilding and Olga Anderson in Evansville, Minnesota.  Due to the death of her mother, Olga, from childbirth related complications, she was raised by her maternal Grandparents’...

Robert Holifield

Robert Holifield

Jan 17, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lee Holifield was born on December 21, 1946 in Denver, Colorado. He passed away peacefully at his home in Thornton, Colorado on January 17th, 2023 at the age of 76. He was the son of Julius Ernest Holifield and Ida Ruth (Lietzke) Holifield.

Bob went on to join the Navy on January 27, 1964 at...

Elise Baca

Elise Baca

Jan 17, 2023

Elise Adelina Baca, 94 years old, was born on February 7, 1928, in Roy, New Mexico, and granted her angels wings at home in Thornton, Colorado on January 17, 2023.

She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to her grandchildren. For many years, Elise enjoyed traveling to Central City and Blackhawk to gamble...

Elgene Roper

Elgene Roper

Jan 17, 2023

Elgene Beth Roper was born October 11, 1925 to Henry and Susanna Sattler in Dante, SD. She passed away peacefully Tuesday January 17, 2023 at the age of 97. She lived for nearly a century and had a long and fulfilling life surrounded by loved ones and dear friends.

Elgene grew up in South Dakota with siblings...

Maryann Teto

Maryann Teto

Jan 17, 2023

Maryann Teto, 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Commerce City on January 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 19, 1945, to Rubin and Margie Fellin of Denver. She graduated from Adams City High School.

She married Domenic Teto on January 24, 1976. Her children were Michael (Kathy)...

Carlton Floyd

Carlton Floyd

Jan 16, 2023

Dr. Carlton J. Floyd DDS MS of Aurora, Colorado passed away on January 16, 2023, at the age of 76.

Dr. Floyd is survived by his two daughters, Adrienne D. Floyd and Carolyn J. Floyd (Aurora, CO); his mother Rosa Lee Floyd (Aurora, CO); three brothers Leonard Floyd (Silver Springs, MA), Kenneth Floyd (Denver, CO) and Timothy...