Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dec 5, 2022

Jacklyn J’nean Bonner, 86, of Centennial, Colorado passed away on December 5, 2022.

J’nean was born on April 8, 1936 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, the daughter of David Forest Hawthorne, and Jacklyn Lucille Anderson.

She married Richard Lee Bonner on December 28, 1955 in Centralia, Illinois.

J’nean is survived by her husband Richard Bonner;...

Dec 4, 2022

Mary Elizabeth (Marks) Bastian, Age 79, died in her home In Thornton, Co. on Dec. 4th 2022 with her family by her side.

She was a graduate of Central High School in Cheyenne Wy. She attended the University of Wyoming 2 years. She married Roy Bastian of Egbert, Wyoming in 1963.  They lived in Nebraska, Iowa and...

Dec 4, 2022

We give thanks for the life and faithful ministry of our beloved Cassandra (Sandy) Olson. She passed away in the early hours of December 4 surrounded by her family and the prayers of many of her friends and extended family.

She is survived by her husband Michael Mortvedt, their children Peder Hansen (Noel),...

Dec 4, 2022

On Sunday, December 4, 2022, Lonna Reed, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 71.

Lonna was born on May 31, 1951 in Haxtun, Colorado to Merle Dean “Diz” and Cella (Thrasher) Garrett. She graduated Haxtun High School in 1969.  On April 30, 1982, she married Kevin Reed, and moved to...

Dec 4, 2022

Sandra (Sandy) Kay Hoefer, 78, of Arvada Colorado, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2022. Sandy was born in Denver, Colorado to Edward and Leona Hansen on December 16, 1943. She was one of four children and lived in Colorado her entire life. Sandy was married to Alvin Leroy Hoefer until his passing on November 28, 1987. She...

Dec 4, 2022

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Anne Jones, on December 4, 2022, at the age of 77. Barbara was born in the United Kingdom and was raised in Denver, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Jim and Anne; and by her dear eldest daughter, Michelle.

Barbara is survived by her...

Dec 3, 2022

Clifford Phillip Lushbough, 88 passed away on December 3, 2022 at his home in Aurora, CO.  Cliff was born on February 28, 1934, in Sturgis, SD to Herbert and Vera Lushbough.  He married his high school sweetheart DeVee DesJarlais in Sturgis, SD on August 12, 1956.

Raised in Sturgis, SD, graduating from Sturgis...

Dec 3, 2022

Colleen Lorraine Dives Graves passed away December 3, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a beautiful and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Colleen grew up in Malad, Idaho with her parents, five siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, whom she greatly loved. She graduated from Malad High School and attended Colorado Women’s...

Dec 3, 2022

Thomas Gerard Durkin passed away peacefully at his home on December 3, 2022 surrounded by his family after a brief cancer battle.

All who knew him welcomed his sense of humor, storytelling, kind heart and easily provoked smile. Tom enjoyed golf, all Denver sports teams, running, and was a master craftsman at his home in Parker, Colorado....

Dec 2, 2022

On Friday, December 2, 2022, Ruby Banks, mother of three children, passed away from cancer at the age of 65 years old.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Charles E. Banks III and daughter, Kyrisha Banks.

Ruby is survived by two sons, Charles and Daniel Banks, her mother, Willmetta Daniels, her twin sister, Ruth Tyler Todd, her sister...

Dec 2, 2022

Mary Joanne Holden was born on October 23rd, 1941, in Denver, CO.  She passed away on Friday December 2nd, 2022, in Wheatridge, CO, after a lifetime battle of breast cancer.  Ultimately Leukemia sent her home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.

Mary was loving, selfless and lived happily for Jesus, her children, and grandchildren. ...

Dec 2, 2022

Richard Louden passed away December 2, 2022 at the age of 82. He is survived by children Rebecca and Michael Louden; brother George Louden; granddaughter Emily Louden. Predeceased in 2019 by his wife of 56 years, Kristin Louden. His earliest years were spent in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dick Louden worked for many years as a petroleum geologist. He was an avid hiker, sailor,...

Dec 2, 2022

Josie was born May 8th,1944 in Lingle, Wyoming to Ralph Jose Sr., and Maria Candelaria (Marez) Herrera. She met Glenn Adolf from Burlington Colorado. They were united in marriage on July 12th, 1963 in Sidney, Nebraska.

The couple moved to Sterling where they made their home with their three children. Josie enjoyed cooking, crafting, baking and spending...

Dec 2, 2022

Joseph Edward Medley September 15 1954 - December 2 2022 Thornton,  Colorado

Retired Cement truck driver with Bachelors Degree in Engineering  from Southern Illinois University. Ed lived a fulfilling life as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, astronomy  and building rockets.He loved our family...

Dec 1, 2022

Daniel (Dan, Danny) was born on July 12, 1958 at St Mary’s in Rochester, Minnesota. He was the oldest of three children born to Charles and Joyce Ekanger. Dan was baptized on August 10, 1958 at Zumbro Lutheran in Rochester with John Trelstad presiding. He moved with his parents to Denver in 1959 when his father began his graduate studies...

Dec 1, 2022

On Thursday, December 1st our beloved mom passed away of natural causes at the age of 88. She had a year long battle with her declining health.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Felix Gonzales & her second husband, Jesse Elizondo. She had eight children; Joe Gonzales, Adolph Gonzales (Deceased), Rose Ruffino, Ernest Gonzales,...

Dec 1, 2022

Neil Hunter Knowlton, Jr.

31 March 1940 – 1 December 2022

Neil was a devoted and loving father and grandfather, and we will miss him dearly. Though the world will not be the same without Neil, he will be lovingly remembered for his numerous acts of kindness, his dry wit and puns, his generosity as...

Dec 1, 2022

Hardy L Griffin Jr “Griff“, 89, of Castle Pines, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.  He is survived by his daughter, Tara, and son, Trey (Sandra) and grandchildren: Whitney (Nick), Brittney, Miranda (Chad), Siera, Brelan and great granddaughter, Harlow.  Griff was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, and grandson, Terin.  Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 23,...

Dec 1, 2022

Michael Frederick Thies, age 79, of Parker, Colorado, passed away December 1, 2022, at Someren Glen Retirement Community. He was born January 31, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Fred and Marian Thies. He was the middle of 3 children.

Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, of 53 years (married Sept. 3, 1966). He is...

Dec 1, 2022

Alea Marie Harrington, age 27, died on Dec. 1, 2022 in Englewood, Colorado. She was born on Dec. 21, 1994 in Westminster, Colorado. Alea was a graduate of Heritage High School in Littleton and The Colorado School of Healing Arts where she recently earned her professional massage therapist license. Over the years, Alea worked at Albertsons grocery store, R...