Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Chaim Urbach

Mar 10, 2023

Chaim Urbach was born in Ramat Gan, Israel on February 16, 1951 here.   His family moved to Brazil and came back to Israel when he was still a small boy.  At 12, he moved with his parents, Eliezer and Sara Urbach and his big sister, Nechama to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Learning to play baseball helped him not to be...

Robert Harry

Mar 10, 2023

On Friday, March 10, 2023 Robert Dexter “Doc” Harry died peacefully at his residence in Denver, Colorado. Doc was born on April 28, 1937 in York, Nebraska to Robert E. and Esther Marie (Beckord) Harry.

In high school he excelled in academics and athletics, receiving a Regent Scholarship and All-State Honors in football and basketball.

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Ruth Liggett

Mar 10, 2023

Ruth Eilene Parsons Liggett was born in Clay Center, Kansas to her late parents, Stanley Paul Parsons and Dorothy May McCartney Parsons. Ruth passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning on March 10, 2023. Preceded in death by her sister Marilyn May Sullivan (Randy) and daughter Tammy Marie Liggett. Survived by husband Melvin Rodney Liggett, sister...

Mary Ann Lovato

Mar 10, 2023

Mary Ann Lovato, age 88, passed away on March 10, 2023 after a brief illness from pancreatic cancer.

Mary Ann was one of seven children born to Roy Lifgren and Astrid Post in Shafer, Minnesota.  At the age of 19, Mom took a road trip to Colorado with three girlfriends and decided to make Denver her home....

Douglas Haack

Mar 10, 2023

Douglas Henry Haack, age 67, unexpectedly passed away en route to the hospital on the morning of March 10, 2023 Crested Butte, CO, where he lived. He was a graduate of Regis University in Denver, CO, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Following graduation, he married his high school sweetheart Teresa (Terri) Ann (née O’Hayre)...

David Barsotti

Mar 9, 2023

David G. Barsotti, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on Thursday March 9, 2023 at the age of 94, following a short illness.

He was born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO and graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School. He received his B.A. in Political Science from Colorado College, where he was a member of Sigma Chi....

Lynn Mccracken

Mar 9, 2023

Lynn Marie McCracken, age 60, died on March 9, 2023, after a three-year battle with cancer. She was born February 16, 1963, in Denver, graduated from Arvada High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at California Lutheran University.

Lynn’s life included raising Belgian Malinois dogs, traveling (most recently to Nantucket, MA and California), gardening...

Elizabeth Boswell

Mar 9, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Boswell, passed away at age 90 from Alzheimer at Morningstar Jordan Memory Care on March 9, 2023. She was born August 30,1932, in Louisville, KY, and also had lived in Ft. Wayne, IN, and Highlands Ranch, CO during her lifetime.

Betty earned her Masters degree in Education from Indiana University and was employed at the...

Irmgard Schaefer

Mar 9, 2023

Irmgard Schaefer, age 97, passed away on March 9, 2023. She was born on July 24, 1925 in Russia to parents Rosina and Eduard Stregger.

During World War II, Irmgard, her mother, and three siblings were able to escape from Russia to Germany where she met and eventually married Edmund Schaefer. Irmgard, with husband, Edmund and their two young...

Audrey Vik

Mar 9, 2023

Audrey was born Audrey Ann Matzke, June 13th, 1930 in Winona, Minnesota. She passed away peacefully, in the early hours of March 9th, 2023, at Golden Pond Assisted Living Community in Golden, Colorado.

Audrey attended high school in Winona, Minnesota, where she met her first husband, Merle William Peterson. They were married a year after graduation on...

Mary Chernushin

Mar 8, 2023

Mary A. Chernushin passed away March 8, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Chernushin.  She is survived by her niece, Anne Chernushin, nephews Joseph Chernushin, Alexei Chernushin, and Mark Chernushin.

Special thanks to her caretaker, Tracey DeHart.

Arthur "Art" Masbruch

Mar 8, 2023

Arthur "Art" Carl Masbruch of Denver, Colorado passed away on March 8, 2023 at the age of 97.

A Graveside Service honoring Art and his service with the US Army will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 12:00PM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver.

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Rickey Airth Jr.

Mar 7, 2023

On March 7, 2023, Rickey Charles Airth Jr., a beloved dad, son, brother, and friend gained his wings at the young age of 36. Rickey was born in Oceanside, California on March 2, 1987, but spent most of his life being raised in colorful Colorado. His family relocated to the small town of Elizabeth when he was just a...

Marvin Brandt

Mar 7, 2023

Marvin Ray Brandt, affectionately called “Pudge”, “Muffin” and “Pa”, peacefully passed with loved ones by his side, in Aurora Colorado on March 7th 2023. He was aged seventy-eight years.

Marvin was born on August 12th 1944 in Ashton Iowa. He was raised on a farm just outside of Melvin Iowa. He attended the Melvin Community School and...

Gordon Diesing

Mar 7, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Gordon M. Diesing, went to meet the Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  He was surrounded by family and friends.  Gordon was a quiet, humble and kind man that touched the lives of anyone he met.  “One of the good guys”

Born July 20, 1944, to Maro Watson Todd and Paul...

Duane Freund

Mar 7, 2023

Duane Mathew Freund was born on May 31st, 1942 to Aloysius and Marie Freund in Atlantic, Iowa.  He was the fifth of seven children, Marlene, Connie, Ellen, Joe, Ken and Mick.  Duane spent his childhood working on various farms with his family in eastern Iowa and causing trouble with his brothers at the country school.  Duane left Iowa at...

Stephen "Steve" Michael James Gutrich

Mar 7, 2023

Stephen “Steve” Michael James Gutrich of Denver, CO passed away on March 7, 2023 after suffering a heart attack. Steve was born to Tom and Peggy January 24, 1968 - it was quickly apparent to Peggy that she was given more than she bargained for with Stephen, “he’s all I feared and more.” Steve grew up on the baseball...

Ronald "Ron" Baker

Mar 6, 2023

Ronald J. Baker, age 77, passed away in home hospice care in Evergreen, CO on March 6, 2023. He began his career as an apprentice with the Pipefitter's Local Union 208, he was a proud life long member of the Local. Later, he worked for the Denver Public Schools in the HVAC Department. Ron was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed...

Jackson Lane

Mar 6, 2023

Jackson Matthew Lane earned his angel wings on March 6, 2023 at the age of 32, suddenly and unexpectedly. His sudden departure has left us all in shock and heartbreak. No words can express the depth of sadness and grief we are enduring at this time.

Jackson was born April 8, 1990 in Aurora, Colorado to Jonathan...

Ardelle Yuchs

Mar 5, 2023

Ardelle was born and lived in St. Louis, MO before moving to Kansas City, MO, Bartlesville, OK and eventually to Denver, CO.  A true member of “The Greatest Generation” she lived through the Great Depression and World War II, both experiences shaping her character and pragmatic approach to life.

She was an avid reader, excellent cook and...