Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Aug 12, 2022

Walter Joseph Smith, Jr., 94, of Denver, Colo., peacefully passed away at his home on August 12, 2022, surrounded by family.

Walter was born on September 19, 1927, to Walter Joseph Sr., and Catherine Donovan in Newark, New Jersey. After his high school graduation in 1945, Walter enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Great...

Aug 10, 2022

Stephen Bates Perkins, aged 52 and residing in Denver, CO, passed away on August 10th, 2022, in a hit and run incident while cycling.

Steve was born on March 16, 1970, to Max and Caroline Perkins in Houston, TX six minutes after his twin brother, Dan. Steve graduated from Plano East Senior High School in Plano, TX,...

Aug 10, 2022

Dolores F. Pugh, 94, of Denver, CO, died August 10, 2022, at home with family following a stroke.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward E. Pugh, Jr.

Daughter of Francis Fergus and Evelyn (Dorner) Fergus, she was born in Sidney, Ohio on January 16, 1928.

She is survived by...

Aug 10, 2022

Leslie James (Junior) was the first son born to Emma Schuster Ortt and Lesley J. Ortt, Sr., on October 23rd, 1928. Years later a brother, Larry, arrived and they all lived together in a modest home in Chicago and survived on limited means. To improve his economic position, young Leslie joined the United States Army Air Core toward the...

Aug 10, 2022

Darlene M. Perry passed away on August 10th, 2022.

She was born in Welby Colorado on February 8, 1941 to John Phillip and Jo

Darlene is survived by her sister, Delores Barneski, and great-niece, Chelsea Lee.

”Dee was a former teacher and loved to travel. She and her friend Gwen would go on many...

Aug 10, 2022

Sandra (Sandy) Reynolds passed away on August 10, 2022 at her home in Bailey, CO.  She was peaceful and surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1955 in Kentucky to George and Margaret Jarman, the only girl and twin, Sandra grew up with four brothers; Nick, Ken, Greg and Paul.  She spent most of her career drafting in residential architecture,...

Aug 10, 2022

Mary Kay Jenkins was born January 25, 1954 in West Point, Nebraska to Leonard “Mitch” and Helen Mitchell.  When she was 4 the family moved to Colorado Springs.  After attending Palmer High School, she enrolled in Radiological Technology School at St. Francis Hospital.

Upon completion of her certification, she had a long and fulfilling career working for...

Aug 9, 2022

John (Jack) Thomas Pennie, age 83, passed away at his home in Northglenn, CO on Tuesday, August 09, 2022, holding the hands of each of his sons.  Jack is predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Karon Jean Pennie, and his brothers Chuck and Paul.  He is survived by his sons John and David Pennie, his daughter in...

Aug 8, 2022

On August 8th, 2022 we lost a beloved teacher, friend, mentor and family member. Laurie Y. Davis age 68, passed away peacefully at her home after a 5 1/2 yr.battle with cancer. Laurie graduated from Northglenn High School in 1972. During this time she was an accomplished gymnast, musician, and performer for the United Service Organization (U.S.O.).  Lauries passion...

Aug 8, 2022

Mae Villareal

Born: 1943

Place of Birth: Questa, New Mexico

Date of Death: August 8, 2022 In Aurora, CO

Parents Names: Gilbert & Cordelia Mandonado

Spouse: Edward R. Villareal

Children: Daniel Martinez(Andrea) Darren Villareal(Deceased)

Grandchildren: Nichole Gerard(Jason) Nathan Martinez(Marissa) Noah Martinez

Siblings: Pearl Villalva(Deceased) Donnie...

Aug 8, 2022

Joe is preceded in death by his parents Tomas and Rose, his Brothers Anthony (Tony) and Sam, his oldest nephew Tommy Ventura and his Grandson Joseph Ventura. He is survived by his wife Linda, their daughter Bethany (Yesayan), step-daughter Christi Leishman, which he considered his own, his three Oldest Children Joanna (Floyd), Joseph (Joey) Ventura and Marissa (Hansen) and...

Aug 8, 2022

Lloyd Kevin Pearson born February 6th, 1955, passed away at 67 years, 6 months, 3 days, 3 hours and 4 minutes old. Lloyd passed away on August 8th, 2022 at his home in Arvada, Colorado surrounded by family. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 43 years, 8 months and 29 days Robyn Pearson. Lloyd is also survived by...

Aug 8, 2022

Brian, 39, passed away peacefully in his sleep August 8th in his home. He was born to Claudia and Robert Flohr. Brian was receiving care in his home from his mother since 2019 due to a spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia.

Before going home in 2019, Brian received rehab at Craig Hospital for several months and...

Aug 7, 2022

Ruby Yuriko Sasa Hada passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2022 after her brave fight against Pancreatic Cancer.  Ruby Yuriko Sasa was the first born to Gene and Haruko Sasa on December 26th, 1941.  Being the first grandchild in the family she was very special.  Ruby grew up on the farm in Brighton where her parents grew cantaloupe, watermelon, peas,...

Aug 7, 2022

Kathleen Ruth Barnholt (McKeague) age 71, Passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022.

Kathy was born July 3, 1951, in Jamestown, North Dakota to Alice (Madsen) McKeague and Kenneth William McKeage.  She married her best friend Edward (Eddie) Barnholt on October 18, 1974, in Denver Colorado

Kathy attended high school in Hamilton, Montana, graduating in...

Aug 7, 2022

10/24/1933- 08/07/2022

Lois Buckley Antonelli passed away in Denver on August 7th at the age of 88 at her home at Brookdale University Park. She was born on October 24, 1933, in Denver to James D and Genevieve (Schmitz) Buckley but spent her early years in the family home in Silver Plume, CO.

Returning to...

Aug 7, 2022

Thomas Lee Jividen, 62, of Englewood, Colorado, passed away suddenly on August 7, 2022. He was born February 1,1960 in Omaha, Nebraska to Bernie and Betty Jividen, and was.the oldest of three children.

The Jividen family relocated to Thornton, Colorado in 1977 where Tom completed his senior year at Northglenn High School.

He met Lori,...

Aug 6, 2022

Judith Ann Cary Birrell passed away on August 6th, 2022 at her home in Tucson, Arizona. She was 81 years of age, just two weeks short of her 82nd birthday. This beautiful soul left us to join her husband Joseph Birrell, daughter Catherine McClellan, parents Harold and Virginia Cary and brother James Cary, to finally rest in peace after...

Aug 6, 2022

With a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face, Ken's presence brought joy and harmony.

​Kenneth George Cooper of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on August 6, 2022, at the age of 88.  He was born in Panguitch, Utah, to George Nathan and Cora Crandall Cooper.  He was raised in a loving family...

Aug 6, 2022

Julia (Juli) Mary (Okros) Wenning , age 71, passed away at her home in Lakewood, Colorado on August 6, 2022. Juli was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 13, 1951. She lived in Michigan with her loving family throughout her childhood, and in 1969, she graduated from St. Clement Catholic High School in Center Line. When Juli was 25,...