Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Gail Echtenkamp
Oct 22, 2022
Gail Lynn Echtenkamp was born February 9, 1954 to Max and Claire Haug. Growing up Gail was a part of one of the oldest families in Arvada, CO and enjoyed being a part of the Arvada community. Gail went through Arvada’s schools graduating from Arvada High School in 1972. She then went to the University of Northern Colorado to...
Carol Harding
Oct 22, 2022
Carol Lee Harding, 78, died at her home in Aurora on Saturday October 22, 2022. She died of complications from COPD.
Born on January 9th, 1944 in Denver Colorado. Growing up her family lived in both Colorado and Nebraska. She worked as a bakery manager in Aurora where she met her husband, James Harding. Carol was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother,...
Harold Plude
Oct 22, 2022
Harold R. Plude passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2022, at the age of 74. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend.
Harold proudly served his Country in the US Marine Corps, including 2 tours in Vietnam.
He is survived by his loving wife Sandi, son Michael and wife Denise,...
Mary Jo Boryla
Oct 22, 2022
Mary Jo Boryla passed away peacefully in her home on October 22, 2022, surrounded by those who loved her and cared for her. Her strong faith in God gave her courage to fight and battle cancer for many years. Mary Jo never lost her will to live, which was evidenced in her smile and her constant positive attitude.
...Frances Krempansky
Oct 22, 2022
Frances Krempasky, Tootsie, Mom, Grammy, and Great Grammy journeyed to be with Jesus on October 22, 2022. Frances was born on July 18, 1936, in Jefferson New York. She was the youngest sibling to Gerry, Mary, Father John, and Anne.
Frances and Bill met at a USO dance and married on September 14 1957 in Redondo Beach...
Amy Zuniga
Oct 21, 2022
Amy Zuniga age 59, loving wife, proud mother, Grandma Nini to 6, passed away on the 21st of October in Brighton, Colorado.
Amy was born on the 25th of June 1963, to Gene and Ann Sebastian in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up as the only daughter , with two older brothers. Amy graduated from Northwest High School....

Jode Helfer
Oct 21, 2022
Jode is preceded in death by her husband Larry. She is survived by many loving family members including her daughter Deanna (Todd) Ilk, son, Leonard Helfer; granddaughters Madisyn and Illyria; great-grandchildren Luna, Estella and Virsilious. A Visitation for Jode will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 10AM, at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO....
Stephen Brand
Oct 21, 2022
Stephen Philip Brand was born July 24, 1967 at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri and moved to Denver with his parents in 1969. He was joined by his brother David in June, 1970. The family lived in what is now Centennial, and Steve attended Littleton Schools, graduating from Arapahoe High School in 1985. He...
Beverly Shepherd
Oct 20, 2022
Beverly Shepherd of Arvada passed away on October 20, 2022. She was born on February 6, 1932 in Bostwick, Nebraska, the youngest of four siblings. She relocated to Colorado in the 1950s, when her family moved to Englewood, Colorado. Twice widowed at a young age, she raised her two children as a single mother from 1974 on. She was...
Nettie Perkins
Oct 20, 2022
Our dear mother Nettie Genevieve Perkins sadly passed away peacefully on October 20th in her beloved home surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful mother who gave her love, support, and encouragement unconditionally. She always encouraged us to do our very best and to reach for the sky. She really never saw limits to what one could achieve....
Joan Sands
Oct 20, 2022
Joan Emilie Kilpatrick Sands, age 98, died peacefully on October 20, 2022. She was a graduate of Torrington High School and attended Scottsbluff Junior College and the Union Pacific Telegraphy School in Omaha, Nebraska. She met Henry Rogers Sands before he began his service in World War II. They married after he returned from his duty in the South...
Mary Lou Nazarenus
Oct 19, 2022
Mary Lou Weigle Nazarenus, age 88 died at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on October 19th, 2022.
Mary Lou was born December 11, 1933 in Greeley, Colorado to Inez Frances and Arthur Gustav Weigle. She lived in Platteville with her mom, dad, and two sisters before moving to Greeley.
Mary Lou is a sixth...
Virginia "Ginny" Morris
Oct 19, 2022
Virginia "Ginny" Marie Morris—age 83, of Centennial, Colorado and formerly Glenwood Springs—died peacefully in her sleep on October 19, 2022. Ginny grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and earned a bachelor of science degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority.
Ginny was preceded in death by her husband of 59...
Carl Vair
Oct 19, 2022
Mr. Carl A. Vair, 63, of Platteville, CO passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, CO.
Carl was born October 11, 1959 in Denver, CO to Theodore A. and Donna L. (Knight) Vair.
Carl attended Nederland Junior-Senior High School. He owned and operated Carl’s Corner, a gas station and garage,...
Bonne Taylor
Oct 18, 2022
Bonne Louise Taylor died Oct. 18 at the Villas at Sunny Acres in Thornton. She was 83.
Born on Jan. 10, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York to James Peter McNeive and Margaret Louise O'Hara McNeive, Bonne loved the borough and always spoke of it fondly. The family — including older sister Anita Marie — moved to Denver...
George Lane
Oct 18, 2022
George Smith Lane, 82, passed away early on Tuesday morning, October 18, 2022, with his loving wife Marie at his side, following a lengthy battle in the ICU against respiratory complications. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, George will be remembered for his positive attitude, kindness, inquisitiveness to learn new things, and his passion for meeting and understanding...
Marlene Mulnix
Oct 18, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marlene Georgine Mulnix. She passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022 in the presence of her family. Marlene was 87 years old.
Marlene was a woman of exquisite taste. Always fashionably dressed, without a hair out of place, she’d greet you with a warm smile and...
Vernon Dusek
Oct 18, 2022
Vernon Charles (Bud) Dusek, 92, died at his home in Westminster, Colorado on October 18, 2022. Bud graduated from Blue Hill (Nebraska) High School in 1948 and immediately after graduation, joined the Army. He served for more than 3-1/2 years, including time spent in Korea during the Korean War. Bud went through the apprenticeship program for teletype printing and...
Mary Juarez
Oct 18, 2022
Mary Agnes Juarez age 84, passed away at home in Elizabeth, Colorado on Tuesday October 18,2022 surrounded by family.
She was born on April 20,1938 in Jaroso, Colorado. She was born to Jose E. and Maria N. Gallegos, the oldest daughter of 7. She was a shy farm girl who eventually became known for her...
Leonard Glaviano
Oct 17, 2022
Leonard Frank Glaviano died peacefully on October 17th, 2022. Leonard (known by many as "Len") was born on March 8, 1938, to Nicholas & Mary (Adducci) Glaviano, and leaves behind his wife, Sandy, and two sons, Jeff and Tony. Len was a kind and loving father who supported his sons individually according to their strengths and personalities. Len was...
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