Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Nov 23, 2022

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Harva Mae Poff of Thornton, Colorado. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family.

She was born October 18, 1948 to Harvey and Edna Poff. Her two brothers and four sisters welcomed her into the world.

Harva is survived by her four children whom she...

Nov 23, 2022

Alfred J Lambrecht, 96, died peacefully at his home in Littleton, CO. on November 23rd, 2022 of natural causes.

He was born April 26th, 1926 as the 9th and last child of Casper & Monica Lambrecht in Denver, CO. He was nicknamed by his family their "Little Owl". A World War II veteran, he enlisted in the...

Nov 23, 2022

Esther Marina Mesquida, a retired educator and beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully in Denver on Nov. 23 following a long illness. She was 92.

Born on Aug. 17, 1930 in Matanzas, Cuba, Esther was the daughter of Arsenio Menes Fernandez, a butcher and landlord and Julieta Menes Gutierrez, a professional seamstress. Esther’s brother, Orlando Menes,...

Nov 23, 2022

Verlie Doreen Miller, 88, passed away November 23, 2022. She was born September 2, 1934, in Trinidad, Colorado to Matilda and Silfred Deluna.

She moved to Denver and while there met and married Jack John Miller. They settled in Lakewood Colorado where they adopted and raised three children.  An active member of the LDS Church (The Church...

Nov 22, 2022

Linda Kay Barth, age 69, of Littleton CO, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Linda was born in Englewood, CO, daughter of late Dale and Beryle Martin. She attended Englewood High School. Linda was smart, funny, quick-whitted and innovative; she was always leading the way in new adventures. Throughout her entire life her family was everything. She dedicated...

Nov 22, 2022

Yu-sheng Lin, 88, passed away on November 22, 2022, in Denver, Colorado, after a prolonged fight with dementia.

Yu-sheng was predeceased by his father, Fuzhi Lin, and mother, Yuing Wu.

He is survived by his wife, Tsu-gein Soong Lin, his son Albert Lin and his wife Dinna Billote, daughter Winnie Lin and her husband Sean...

Nov 22, 2022

On Tuesday November 22nd 2022 we lost our father, brother and friend Steven Jon Altenburg.

Steve was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on Tuesday June 23rd, 1964 to parents Doreen Altenburg (Kubik) and Jeffrey Altenburg.

Steve is survived by his daughter Tori Lucero [Ryan Lucero], daughter Mackenzie Altenburg, son...

Nov 21, 2022

Cynthia S Thero, 81 of Denver Colorado, passed away on November 21, 2022, after a tenacious fight to live life to its fullest after three strokes, an amputation, and a bout with some version of COVID-19.

Cynthia was born on July 7th, 1941, to James G. Cudmore and Nedra O. Cudmore in Denver. She graduated from East...

Nov 21, 2022

Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Davenport, aged 65, died on November 21, 2022, at her home in Denver, CO. Betsy’s life was primarily oriented around the people that she loved—as a caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, her passing is an unexpected loss felt by many.

To the delight of her parents, Edwin and Judy Havas, Betsy...

Nov 21, 2022

Rudolph "Rudy" Amador Lopez Jr. was born October 12, 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Rudolph Amador Lopez Sr. and Rose S. Lopez and passed into eternal life on November 21, 2022 in Lakewood, CO.

Rudy is survived by his children, Paul Lopez, Steven (Paula) Lopez, Julie (Kevin) Keena, Shawn (Larry) Starman, Kevin (Heidi) Urie, Jolene (Dave)...

Nov 21, 2022

Colonel Adams Richardson, Jr. 99, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 21, 2022. Colonel was born in 1923 in Chipley, FL and grew up in the Washington DC area. During WWII, Colonel served proudly as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a bombardier. Following his service Colonel attended...

Nov 21, 2022

Layton Joshua Birkbeck-Gilmour, 22 month old son of Hanna Leigh Gilmour and Jacob Wright Birkbeck passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 21st, 2022.

Born on January 2, 2021 he arrived 10 weeks early weighing under 2 pounds. He faced many challenges his 1st year but our tiny and mighty warrior persevered. He was “our Voiceless Boy who...

Nov 21, 2022

Theophilus “Teddy” Zervos passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, November 21, 2022, in Denver, Colorado.

Ted is survived by his loving wife, Martha and children Nick (Stephanie Clifton) Zervos of St. Louis, Missouri, Stratis (Caroline) Zervos of Arlington, Virginia, and Mary Elaine “Bo” (Joe) Priddy of Denver, Colorado, and his six loving grandchildren; Joseph,...

Nov 20, 2022

Mary Ann Wilhelmi passed away on November 20, 2022. Mary was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 15, 1948 to LaVern and Marian Christiansen. She grew up in Earling, Iowa and was the oldest of four children. Growing up, Mary helped in the family store, played basketball, spent time gardening, and enjoyed time with her family at Lake View. In 1965, she graduated...

Nov 20, 2022

Bonnie Joan Johannsen, 82, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away peacefully Sunday November 20, 2022.

Bonnie, or BJ as her friends called her, has joined the love of her life, Raymond,  in heaven.

She is survived by her brother, Dennis Lawson and sister Betty Ann Ball, her four children: Randy Smith, Melinda Lehmann, Tim Smith and Laurie Gallegos; step-children: Kurt Johannsen and...

Nov 20, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Janice Irene Munoz-Wantland of Thornton, Colorado. She died at 74 years of age of cancer on November 20, 2022.   She was the loving wife of Robert Wantland and mother to Greg Mollendor and Lisa (Mollendor) Murphy.

A Memorial Service will be held at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant Street,...

Nov 20, 2022

Dr. Kimberly Danzer passed away on November 20, 2022 at the age of 53. Born on December 29, 1968 in Portsmouth, Ohio; she graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 1996 and practiced Dentistry for many years in Boulder and Westminster, Colorado.

Kimberly was a lover of Dogs, gardening, & cooking. She was an avid reader...

Nov 19, 2022

Judith “Judy” Leslie Franek, 77, passed away November 19, 2022, in Aurora, Colorado following complications from diabetes.

She is survived by her husband, Stephan Franek; her son, Gregory Franek; her grandchildren Noah and Eliot; her sister, Holly Dunne; and many nieces and nephews. Judy’s first son, Jason Franek,  passed away peacefully in hospice on December 21, 2022....

Nov 19, 2022

Corrinne (Corky) Pearl Northway passed on November 19th, 2022. She is survived by her two daughters, Nanci Northway and her husband Chuck, and Teresa Hodgson and her husband Burt, and three grandchildren, Jennifer, Rebecca and Winona, and one great-grandchild, Klaus. She is also survived by her brother, Tom Holton of Fort Lupton, Colorado. Corky and her late husband were...

Nov 19, 2022

Allen was born in Redding, IA on April 6, 1943 to Jack and Edith Campbell.  He grew up in Blockton, IA, where he delivered newspapers and worked on the farm. He was in Boy Scouts and had many friends. He graduated from Bedford High School in 1961  While there he played basketball, football, baseball and ran track. He met...