Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Shirley Ann Leahy Smith
Oct 17, 2023
Our dear mother, Shirley Ann Leahy Smith, sadly passed away on October 17, 2023, at the age of 88. We know Shirley is reunited with her best friend and true love, Edward Smith, her son, Mark Smith and her daughter-in-law Trish Smith. Shirley was an amazing mother and Nana. Always quick to offer a smile, an abundance of patience, guidance...
Dennis E. Askew
Oct 16, 2023
Today, we celebrate the remarkable life of Dennis E. Askew, a beacon of strength, love, and unwavering commitment to family, country, and faith. Born under the clear blue skies of Denver, CO, to Alva and Elma Askew, Dennis's life was nothing short of an extraordinary journey, filled with tales of adventure, laughter, and deep connections. He is survived by Tim...
Doris Mae Scanlan
Oct 16, 2023
Doris Mae Scanlan, born March 8, 1928, passed away on October 16, 2023, at the age of 95.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Donald J. Scanlan, her parents Harry E. Eckert and Inga Eckert (Stensland), and her brother, Kenneth W. Eckert.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews along with great, great-great,...
Marcel Owens Saindon Sr.
Oct 16, 2023
Marcel Saindon Sr, also known as Old Man or Buster, passed away peacefully October 16, 2023 at the age of 66 in Northglenn, CO.
Marcel is survived by 2 brothers, as well as numerous children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Lillian Saindon.
In accordance to Marcel's wishes, no memorial service is planned at...
Dawn Lorna Huth
Oct 15, 2023
We are saddened to inform all the passing of Dawn L. Huth at Denver Health after an extended illness. Dawn was 64 years old. Lived in Northglenn, Colorado. Born in Warren, Minnesota on November 14th, 1958 raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota and passed October 15th, 2023. Dawn was preceded by her parents Ervin and Lorna Behsman and is survived...
Colleen Pharr
Oct 15, 2023
Colleen R. Pharr
February 1931-October 2023
Colleen Pharr, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023, in the care of the loving staff at Porter Hospice Residence.
She lived a fulfilling life as a wife, mother, sister, and friend. She was blessed to have many children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was gracious and kind and will...
Elaine Selander
Oct 15, 2023
Elaine Beverly (Harvego) Selander,
July 8, 1927 - October 15, 2023, Lakewood, CO
Elaine was born 7/2/1927 in Breckenridge, MN to Guy Harvego and Doris Lenore (Alfredson) Harvego. She graduated from Wadena High School in 1945. Elaine was united in marriage to Carl J. Selander on June 6, 1948.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband...
Peter P. Demis
Oct 15, 2023
Peter was born in Denver on the 5th of November 1937, the third of six children, to Ann and Peter S. Demis. He attended East Denver High School and the University of Colorado. Peter then enlisted in the US. Army, and was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii. With the passing of his father in 1962, however, Pete’s military career came to...
Kevin Louis Fonk
Oct 14, 2023
Denver native Kevin Louis Fonk passed away on October 14, 2023.
Kevin is survived by his daughter Lilah R. Koudelka, his sisters Tina K. O'Hayre and Lisa Gaige and their husbands John O'Hayre and Doug Stewart, sister in law Catherine Fonk;
Nieces and Nephews - Kelly Gaige, Gwen Kleinert, Tony Fonk, Barry Broscovak. Raymond Broscovak and their families and Sherry...
Joyce Ann Walsh Burgett
Oct 14, 2023
JOYCE ANN (WALSH) BURGETT
September 11, 1946 – October 14, 2023
Born at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, Joyce Ann (JA to close friends and family) was the youngest of the three daughters of Leo Bailey Walsh and Benjie Belle (Stone) Walsh. JA attended Lily B. Clayton Elementary, McLean Junior High, and graduated from R.L. Paschal...
Gerald N "Lefty" Storie
Oct 14, 2023
Gerald N. “Lefty” Storie of Aurora, Colorado died peacefully at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 14th, at his home, from kidney failure.
Gerald was born in Derby, Iowa on August 4, 1932 to Lawrence and Minnie (Adamson) Storie. His father was a World War II Veteran, serving in the Navy Seabees. His family later moved to Mitchell, Nebraska where he graduated...
Barbara Elizabeth Talarico
Oct 14, 2023
Barbara Elizabeth (Kloberdanz) Talarico, October 24, 1934 – October 14, 2023, Westminster, CO.
Barbara was born in Padroni, CO to Frank & Catherine Kloberdanz., She married her husband, James Talarico in 1956. She lived a fulfilling life as a sister to 14 siblings, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. She was co-owner of a successful business...
Janice Lynn Bailey Barenkamp
Oct 14, 2023
Janice passed away Saturday morning on October 14th, 2023, in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
She is proceeded in death by her mother, Constance May Cartwright Bailey, her father, Lindell D’Vere Bailey and her sister, Joyce Ann Zogg.
She has two grown daughters, Kelly Ann Rainwater from Highlands Ranch, Colorado and Victoria Lynn Neal from Flower Mound, Texas as well a...
Loretta Lynn Veronica Bruns
Oct 13, 2023
Loretta Lynn Veronica Bruns or Laurie (71) as she is known passed away on October 13th 2023. She was born to Harry and Loretta Bruns in New York in 1951. She graduated from Saint Mary’s Academy in Englewood CO in the class of 1969. College was a great time in her life where she made life-long friends. She attended Colorado...
Mary Jean Frasier
Oct 13, 2023
Mary Frasier, 83, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Pierre, South Dakota, died Friday, October 13th, 2023 in Serenity House Memory Care in Littleton, Colorado of natural causes. Mary was born June 9th, 1940 to Verne and Rachel (Stevens) Frasier of Presho, SD. She graduated from Presho High School in 1958 and continued her education, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Library...
Charles Warren Woodley Jr.
Oct 13, 2023
Passed away Friday October 13, 2023 in his home at the age of 69. He was a Grand-Father to 2 grandchildren, father to Cody W Woodley and husband to his loving wife Patsy Marie Woodley who was also sadly lost earlier this year. They will always be remembered.
A Viewing will take place on Monday October 30,2023 at 10:00...
Lucius "Felix" Villalovas
Oct 13, 2023
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Lucius Felix Villalovas on October 13, 2023 at the age of 62. He was a loving nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Christine Tina Villalovas and daughters Felicia , Dominique, and Destiny Villalovas. A proud Grandfather to Ariana Koon and Lilyana Belmontes...
Thomas R. Whitehead
Oct 13, 2023
Thomas R. Whitehead, 66 of Littleton, CO passed away on Oct. 13, 2023. Fondly known as TR, he was born in Cleveland, OH to William and Nancy. TR held many titles from Air Force Veteran, minor league baseball umpire to entrepreneur, but his favorite role was being a father. He loved nothing more than his daughter, Natasha Bator, and speaking...
Louis and Hannah Rottman
Oct 13, 2023
Hannah Palmer Rottman, 77 years old, and Louis Paul Rottman, 80, departed this life for their final trip together on October 13 and 14, 2023, respectively. Lou and Hannah met on the Colorado College campus where she got her bachelor’s degree in zoology while he finished his business degree at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Lou joined the Navy after...
Patricia Ann Mattson
Oct 13, 2023
Patricia (Pat) Mattson was born to eternal life on October 13, 2023, in Littleton, Colorado surrounded by family. She had recently celebrated her 76th birthday.Patricia Ann Fisher was born September 2, 1947, in Greenville, California to Elmo and Dorothy (Fischer) Fisher. Elmo and Dorothy soon moved their family back to their native western North Dakota, settling in Dorothy's hometown, Golva....
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