Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Apr 2, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Ernest W. Flink on April 2, 2023. Whether you called him Ernie, E.B., Doc, Dad, Pops, or Papa, he left a legacy of love, laughter, and terrible jokes. He was the pillar of our family and an amazing role model to everyone who crossed his path....

Apr 2, 2023

Bruce D Swetlic, 80, of Littleton Colorado, passed away on April 2, 2023, of natural causes due to his battle with dementia.

Bruce Swetlic was born in Mansfield, OH on December 22, 1942.  Bruce had a long career as a Maintenance Man and retired from Highlands Ranch Recreation District.  He enjoyed talking to anyone he met, telling...

Apr 2, 2023

Wayne Doyle Harris, 72, of Aurora, Colorado lost his battle and succumbed to stomach cancer on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Wayne Doyle Harris was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Rufus Doyle Harris and Willie Estelle Jones-Harris on January 6, 1951.  He attended and graduated from Shaw High School where he excelled in wrestling, winning several awards in...

Apr 1, 2023

James Robert (Jim) Lazzeri passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family at the age of 82.

Born in Denver, Jim attended Lakewood High School where he excelled in athletics and earned a full-ride scholarship to play football at CU, Boulder.  Being a cowboy at heart he decided to leave CU after...

Apr 1, 2023

On Saturday, April 1st, 2023 Ronald Hanna passed away at the age of 86 in Colorado. Ron was born in Omaha, NE on March 18th, 1937. After serving in the military Ron started working in the insurance business a went on to build his own very successful insurance agency. He received many accolades in the industry throughout his career...

Mar 31, 2023

Donna Gayle Wilson (nee Warner) was born on October 20, 1941 to Alice and Harold “Bud” Warner in Fort Collins, Colorado. Donna departed the world on March 31, 2023 from Denver, Colorado to join her husband Douglas Wilson, Sr. who passed away on August 28, 2011. Donna, known to her family as “Mana”, is survived by her loving brother...

Mar 31, 2023

Mary Frances Ortiz, age 80, passed away at home on March 31, 2023.

Mary was born on February 9, 1943 in Pueblo Colorado. She was raised by her aunts and uncles. Her Aunt Viola was like a mother to her. Bertha, Dee and Joe, like her sisters and brother.

She married Manuel Ernie Ortiz and...

Mar 31, 2023

Our father Samuel Daniel Lucero left this world on March 31st, 2023, at the age of 73. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. Dad passed away at his home after a fierce battle with cancer. Our dad fought a good fight and won. There will be a funeral at St. Catherine’s...

Mar 31, 2023

Jeffrey (Jeff) T. Obourn, 65, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, peacefully passed the morning of Friday, March 31, 2023. Jeff was born on January 6, 1958, in San Diego, California and 30 days later moved to Colorado where he would spend the majority of his life. He attended Littleton High School in Littleton, Colorado (1976) and then received his bachelor's degree...

Mar 31, 2023

Janice Sue Koons was born on March, 17, 1944 ☘️ in Cheyenne Wells, CO to Leona & Forrest Book. Shortly after her & her family moved to Aurora, CO where she eventually attended Central High School & soon after was married to her first Husband & welcomed her first born-Charles (Chuck) Ray Britton (1962). Five years later, she welcomed her...

Mar 31, 2023

Woman of grace. Woman of kindness. Woman of holiness.

Colleen Moore Jones passed away from this mortal life on March 31, 2023, after prolonged complications from a stroke.

She was a dutiful daughter, a supportive sister, a caring aunt, a forgiving friend, and a loving wife. Importantly, she was a valiant mother and grandmother.

Mar 30, 2023

Nicky Joe Macaluso, age 67 died at Anschutz Hospital, Denver, CO on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  The cause of death was COPD.

Nick was born February 10, 1956, to  William and Melva Macaluso   The Dalles, Oregon. Nick lived most of his life in Denver, Colorado, however he and his family also lived in Desloge, Missouri where he...

Mar 30, 2023

John “JR” William Ratliff passed away March 30, 2023.  He died peacefully in his Denver home surrounded by family.  John is survived by his significant other Linda Leonard; his sisters Shirley McBroom; Debbie Lynn (Brad) Hunt; nieces Traci Butzen; Toni Lynn Pascal; nephew-in-law Bob Butzen and great-niece Tristan Butzen. Preceding him in death are his parents Alvin “Bud” and...

Mar 30, 2023

Clarice Oliva, age 91, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side, on March 30, 2023. She was born in Worcester, MA on April 26, 1931. She graduated from Nursing school in1952 and received her 4-year BS degree in nursing in 1997.

She was pleasant to all, a real pleaser, a wonderful mother and dedicated wife....

Mar 30, 2023

Merrill Robert Fie was born in a small farming community in Little Rock, Iowa on July 3, 1928, to D. Lyle and Minnie L. Fie.  From his humble beginning through hard work and determination, Merrill was able to fulfill his dreams.  As a teenager Merrill had a newspaper route and owned/operated the movie theater in George, Iowa.  Merrill attended...

Mar 30, 2023

On March 30, 2023, Mary "Shirleen" Ratliff passed away peacefully surrounded lovingly by family, in her Denver home at the age of 94. Shirleen is survived by her daughter Shirley McBroom; stepdaughter Debbie Lynn (Brad) Hunt; granddaughters Traci Butzen, Toni Lynn Pascal; grandson-in-law Bob Butzen and great granddaughter Tristan Butzen.  Her son, John “JR” (Linda) Ratliff, survived his mother...

Mar 30, 2023

Irene Marie Uyhely Coleman, 98 years old, died at Cadence of Aurora on March 30, 2023. Irene lived a long and beautiful life.

Irene was born June 19, 1924 in Berwick, PA, to John Uyhely and Annia Percher Uyhely. She lived in Europe, Spain, and Italy. She was able to travel with her husband while he was...

Mar 29, 2023

Francis “Floyd” Archuleta (64) of Denver, CO passed away on March 29, 2023 surrounded by family. Francis fondly known as Floyd was born to Juan Paul and Adela Archuleta on April 29,1958 in Denver, CO

Floyd is survived by his brothers Micheal (Gloria), Duane (Margaret), and Willie, his sisters Florence and Martha, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Mar 29, 2023

Stuart Melvin, 90, passed away March 29, 2023, in Thornton, CO.

He lived in Ashland and Hurley, Wisconsin growing up. He was raised by Roy and Lucille Melvin, both educators. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a degree in Finance and Business. He moved to Colorado and went to work in the Banking...

Mar 29, 2023

Rich, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Highlands Ranch on March 29, 2023.  He was a graduate of Boulder High School.  He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Metropolitan State University.  He worked for 31 years in the Oil and Gas industry before retiring in 2016.

He met his...