Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 11, 2023

Donna Rae Black, January 27, 1940-January 11, 2023

Castle Rock, CO

Donna Rae lived a fulfilling life as mother, horsewoman, businesswoman and friend.

She loved horses and lived vicariously through her children and grandchildren. In her earlier years she enjoyed making macrame, cooking and riding and training horses. In keeping with her nature, funeral services

Jan 11, 2023

Jim Dieterich, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on January 11, 2023.

Jim was born in Newport News, Virginia, the son of Virgil and Freda Dieterich.  Virgil was an Air Force officer, and as a military dependent, Jim spent his childhood traveling with his family to points around the world, including England, Germany, France, North Carolina, Alabama and...

Jan 11, 2023

Donna Rae Black, January 27, 1940-January 11, 2023

Castle Rock, CO

Donna Rae lived a fulfilling life as mother, horsewoman, businesswoman and friend.

She loved horses and lived vicariously through her children and grandchildren. In her earlier years she enjoyed making macrame, cooking and riding...

Jan 11, 2023

Marilyn Lee Velasquez passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones in Denver, Colorado on January 11th, 2023, at the age of 83 after complications from the flu. Marilyn was born on November 26th, 1939, in Fall City, Nebraska to parents Marvin E. and Ivadale A. Jones. She is survived by her loving husband, Dennis; daughter, Denise; sons,...

Jan 10, 2023

George Gordon Latham-Durrant died at home on the 10th January 2023 at the wonderful age of 89. He was born in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, England on the 11th April 1933. After graduating from Cheadle Hulme Grammar School, he went on to gain mechanical engineering qualifications.

After serving in the Royal Air Force, he went to work at his...

Jan 10, 2023

Kermit Melroy “Mel” Claytor, age 89, born on January 30, 1933, died on January 9, 2023.  He graduated from Tucson High School. He graduated from University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science Business Administration with an emphasis on Statistics and completed the Army ROTC Program in 1957.  He served in the United States Army Transportation Corp and was...

Jan 10, 2023

Eleanor A Stuckenschneider, age 94, passed away peacefully in Cheyenne, WY on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Eleanor was born on February 20th, 1928 in Argyle, MO. She also lived in Jefferson City, MO, Denver, CO and Cheyenne, WY. Eleanor worked as an accountant for Safeway until her retirement, was an avid golfer and bowler, winning awards in...

Jan 10, 2023

Ben K. Ichikawa of Aurora, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023 at the age of 98.  Ben was born May 28, 1924 in Fort Lupton, Colorado to Nisaburo and Tsutano (Kawauchi) Ichikawa.

As he was growing up on the farm, Ben enjoyed working with and being around the animals.  In 1943, Ben showed a Grand...

Jan 10, 2023

Roy passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones in Provo Utah on January 10, 2023, at the age of 80 after complications from dementia. He was born November 18, 1942, in Salt Lake City Utah to parents Leland Albert Cunliffe and Freda June Atwood. Roy joins his beloved bride, Joyce Mae Wolf, in eternal rest.

Roy is...

Jan 9, 2023

Berton Howard Borgmann, 67, died in Aurora, Colorado on January 9th due to postoperative complications.

Born on November 27th, 1955 in Montrose, Colorado to Howard (dec.) and Aletha Borgmann, Bert was raised in Broomfield, Colorado. A 1974 graduate of Broomfield High School, he then attended Colorado State University. After graduation, Bert worked in the CSU Sports Information...

Jan 9, 2023

Wallace Lee "Wally" White was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He grew up as one of three sons, graduated from Warren High School, then attended Butler University in Indiana for two years.

In 1950, Wally was drafted into the Army and deployed to Seoul, Korea. He was honorably discharged when the tour was complete.

In 1957,...

Jan 9, 2023

Eugene (Gene) James Horak residence of Parker, Colorado passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, after an extended illness.  He was 86 years old.

Gene was born May 7, 1936 in Schuyler, Nebraska to James and Emma Horak.  After completing high school he entered the Air Force for 4 years.   In 1960 he married Joan Beasley and  then...

Jan 8, 2023

Darren Michael Koontz, age 47, died at UC Health Hospital in Aurora, CO on January 8, 2023, of esophageal cancer. His sons and family were at his side.

He was born on November 11, 1975, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO, the son of Carl and Diane (Gardner) Koontz.

Darren’s journey in this life...

Jan 8, 2023

Katee’ McCalister, age 75, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on January 8th, 2023 at Avamere Nursing Home in Thornton, Colorado.

Her Celebration of Life will be held at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant Street (Grant and 100th) in Thornton, Colorado on February 23rd, at 5:30pm with a Dinner Reception to follow.

All relatives...

Jan 8, 2023

Christa Dorthea Katzenmeier, known to her family as Mutti, Oma, Uroma, and Ur-Uroma (Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother), passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born August 9, 1931 in Jena, Germany to Robert and Lisbeth (Geisenhainer) Schroeter. At age 18 she escaped from East Germany, eventually settling in Rheinheim, Germany. In...

Jan 7, 2023

 

Patrick Lyle Gieseker

September 5, 1972 - January 7, 2023

 

Patrick was found deceased from natural causes on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Norman Gieseker, and is survived by his mother, Mary Gieseker and his sister, Karen Gieseker.

He was a graduate of Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs, CO...

Jan 7, 2023

Mildred “Dee” Smaldone of Lakewood, Colorado passed away with family by her side on January 7, 2023.  She was born May 8, 1930 in Elwood, Nebraska.  She is survived by sons; David (Sonia), Michael (Kathy), and James (Angie); 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Dee was predeceased by her parents, LeRoy and Anna Wheeler; her husband, Jerry, and son,...

Jan 7, 2023

Marcy M. Stone, age 85, passed away in God’s loving arms on Saturday, January 7th, 2023. Born July 12, 1937, in Millerville, Minnesota, to Louie Brozek and Minnie Flink. She spent her early years in Brandon, Minnesota, only to begin her 1st caregiving job at age 15 with the Nelson’s who accepted her as family in Alexandria, Minnesota. It...

Jan 7, 2023

Thelma Ardell “Boots” Hamm of Golden, Colorado entered eternal life on January 7, 2023, at her daughter’s home, where she had lived for the past two years.

Boots was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 4, 1925, to Thomas Harold Hancox and Frances Lucille Black Hancox.  Her early life was shaped by the Great Depression, and her...

Jan 7, 2023

Ceire Brett, 28, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2023, at her home in Denver, Colorado. Her family are deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death.

Ceire was born July 26, 1994, in Denver to her parents Kevin and Sharon Brett and is also survived by her loving brother, Jack Brett and...