Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Bridget Marie Dougherty
Aug 18, 2025
Bridget Marie Dougherty passed away peacefully on August 18,2025, at the age of 61. She lived a happy and full life and loved being with her family.
Bridge is survived by eight siblings, fifteen nieces and nephews, and twelve grand nieces and nephews.
Earlier in her life, Bridget participated in Special Olympics as a downhill skier. She also worked at Pizza Hut....
Shawn A. Segura
Aug 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Shawn A. SeguraJuly 25, 1974 - August 18, 2025.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shawn A. Segura, a beloved brother, father, and friend, who left us on August 18, 2025, at the age of 51.
Born and raised in Colorado, Shawn was a proud native whose warmth and dedication touched many lives....
Tanek Rei Barton
Aug 16, 2025
Tanek lived twenty three beautiful years. Born in Denver CO on May 23rd 2002; a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, and friend. He was someone everyone could count on; from family and friends to strangers on the street. To know Tanek was to know love, and to know laughter. From the random people he would approach in public, to...
Gustavo Perez
Aug 16, 2025
Born in Brownsville, Texas, Gustavo lived a life of service, dedication, and love for his family and country. As a teenager, he proudly joined the U.S. Army, serving over 20 years, including at least two tours in Vietnam. During his distinguished military career, he earned numerous honors, including the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and rose to the rank of...
Maximus Jonathan Munro
Aug 16, 2025
Maximus Munro, age 16, of Erie, Colorado, went home to heaven with Jesus on Saturday, August 16, 2025, after a tragic car accident.
Maximus was born on December 27, 2008, in Boca Raton, Florida, to Brenda and Jonathan Munro. From the very beginning, Maximus’s bright spirit and infectious humor lit up every room he entered. He had a quick wit that...
Nancy Atma Brooks
Aug 16, 2025
Nancy was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 31, 1934 to Olive and Stanley Atma, she was the fifth daughter of six children. Olive and Stanley instilled solid life skills in their children. Many of Nancy’s passions and talents were developed while she was young. She would help Olive preserve food for the family and help her in their garden....
William John "Bill" McCarty
Aug 16, 2025
William John "Bill" McCarty, of Broomfield, passed away at a local care facility on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was 79 years old. William was born October 18, 1945 in Denver, Colorado to the late John W. and Marie Therese (Bonnarens) McCarty.
A Memorial Mass will be held 11:30am, Friday, August 22, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 715 Cabrini Drive,...
Joseph "Joe" Jerome Phillips
Aug 15, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Jerome Phillips was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 21, 1965. He passed suddenly on August 15, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado, he was 60 years young.
Joe, was a caring, compassionate, empathetic, Man. If he could help, he was the first person there to lend a hand. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, motorsports,...
Susanna Poor
Aug 15, 2025
Susanna (Ihasz) Poor, of Denver, CO, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at age 76.
She was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1949 to Sandor and Etelka Ihasz, and during the Hungarian Revolution, they emigrated to the United States in 1957. They first lived in New Jersey before ultimately making Denver the family’s home. She was the first in her...
Kathleen Elizabeth Pavlich
Aug 15, 2025
Kathleen Elizabeth Pavlich passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025 at the age of 74 surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born to her parents, Helen Palko and Joseph Skube on April 27, 1951 in Pueblo, Colorado.
Kathleen grew up and attended school in Pueblo, Colorado. She graduated from Seton High School on June 1, 1969. It was during this time...
Anastasia "Stacey" Gallanis
Aug 15, 2025
Anastasia “Stacey” Gallanis passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 15, 2025 at her home in Highlands Ranch, CO. She was 65 years old.
Stacey was born in Chicago to Antonios and Panayiota Antoniades, immigrants from Greece (a proud heritage that would stay with her for her entire life). Stacey moved to Denver in 1992.
Stacey worked tirelessly her entire life...
Michael Edwin Wickey
Aug 15, 2025
Michael Edwin “Mike” Wickey, 57, passed away with his sisters at his side, on August 15, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. He was born on May 15, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri. Mike lived a life full of laughter, music, adventure, and deep connections with those fortunate enough to know him.
Mike attended Rockhurst High School and went on to graduate from...
Norma Lee Propp
Aug 15, 2025
Norma Lee Propp was born to Norman and Virginia Eatherton, who went before her in passing. She grew up with a strong sense of family and loyalty that would shape the way she loved and cared for others throughout her life.
Norma is survived by her brother Gordon Eatherton (Ginny) and was blessed with three children: Stacey Lee Bickler, Gregory Allen...
Lt. Col. Robert Olaf Venes
Aug 14, 2025
Lt Col (Ret) Robert Olaf Venes
November 16, 1937 – August 14, 2025
Robert Olaf Venes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on November 16, 1937, in Springfield Gardens, NY, to Norwegian immigrants Aagot and Olaf Venes, Robert dedicated his life to his family and his country.
Robert graduated from...
Richard Earl Holman MD
Aug 14, 2025
Richard E. Holman MD
1/21/31 - 8/14/25
Richard Earl Holman was called away for his final tee time in Centennial, CO on August 14. He was born in Memphis, TN, the fourth child of Elmo and Annette. He did many jobs from an early age, including mopping the cafeteria floor at lunchtime to pay for tuition at Christian Brothers High School. He...
Thomas Birks Guetz
Aug 13, 2025
Thomas Birks Guetz October 30, 1936 - August 13, 2025
Tom was born in Kansas City, MO on 0ctober 30, 1936 to parents Carroll Henry and Lois Birks Guetz. The family moved to Casper, Wyoming when Tom was 3 years old and his dad bought the Culligan Soft Water business. He had a great childhood growing up in Casper with all...
James E. Cornett
Aug 13, 2025
James Earl Cornett was born on December 17th, 1935 in Plymouth New Haven Township Ohio to Jesse James and Lyda (Cole) Cornett and passed on August 13th, 2025 at the age of 89 in Northglenn Colorado, 126 days before his 90th birthday.
He served a combined 30 years in the Air National Guard, primarily as a machinist, ending at Buckley Airforce...
Rose Ann Moran
Aug 13, 2025
Rose Ann Moran passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born at home on August 31, 1930, in Alida, Kansas. From an early age, Rose Ann embraced life with joy—she loved to laugh, to dance, and to spend time with her friends.
After growing up in a small town, she followed her...
Frank Allen Traylor, IV
Aug 13, 2025
To know Frank was to love Frank, and to know Frank was to be loved by Frank. He carried the world’s biggest heart, a brilliant and curious mind, and a contagious smile that lit up not just every room, but every life.
From a young age, Frank was endlessly creative - building toy train layouts, ski jumps, and even a model...
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