Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mar 1, 2023

Donald "Don" Paschke, 64, was born in Moorhead, Minnesota on September 26, 1958. He passed away on March 1, 2023 at his home in Arvada, Colorado. Don was a loving husband to Mary Ann; father to Jennifer (Justin) McKinney; brother to Jean Paschke, Dean (Christy) Paschke, and Lori (Jack) Domenico; brother-in-law to Dick (Mary) Dixon; uncle to Jeffrey Stenson (Ashley...

Mar 1, 2023

Born on the family farm in Alabama on May 15, 1944, Helen Marvia Robbins was the first daughter of James and Bonnie Johnson.

Marvia and her parents moved to Indianapolis when she was in grade school.  She grew up there and graduated high school with a business certification in 1962. In 1963, she took a trip to Jacksonville,...

Feb 28, 2023

Joseph Anthony Gallegos, 91, died Tuesday, February 28 in Arvada, Colorado. Joseph was the son of Manuel “Lito” Gallegos and Carmela Niccoli.

Joe's enduring passion was teaching English to foreign students. He often taught for free and made lifelong friendships. He helped his ESL students navigate American culture, fill out job applications, and craft essays for entrance to...

Feb 28, 2023

Karol Winifred Burford passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by family, on February 28th, 2023, following a brief illness. She was 85 years old. Karol was born December 8th, 1937, in Oakland, California, to James Kendrick and Winnefred (Nelson) Kendrick. She lived in the bay area until 8th grade, when her father accepted the position of...

Feb 28, 2023

John Thomas Shay, 64, formerly of Midland, Michigan, died Tuesday, February 28th, at his home in Denver. John was born on January 5th ,1959, in Denver, the son of the late John F. and Ruth M. (Tynan) Shay, both formerly of Denver and Midland.

Starting at an entry level position at the United States Customs Service in...

Feb 28, 2023

Frances Phyllis Regner passed away peacefully at the Clermont Residence Community on February 28, 2023 at the age of 97.

She was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Barney and Helen Casper on April 3rd, 1925.

She moved to Madison, Wisconsin with her family for her senior year of high school.  After graduation, her first job...

Feb 28, 2023

Sandy Lynne Vickers, 64, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on February 28, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11am at Harvest Fellowship Church, 11401 East 160th Ave, Brighton, Colorado 80602.

Memorial donations may be made in Sandy's honor to: https://gofund.me/56ba83fa

Please send all floral orders directly to the church...

Feb 28, 2023

Nancy H. Miller passed away peacefully Tuesday February 28, 2023, after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer.  Nancy was born on March 10, 1948, in Basin Wyoming to Herbert House and Beth (Tolman) House.  She is preceded in passing by her father, mother and stepmother Audrey (Evans) House.  She is survived by her daughters Robbin McMahan, Amber Miller (Mike...

Feb 28, 2023

Shirley “Shyrl” Wingerter Moore, age 84 of Centennial, CO, died peacefully at home on February 28, 2023.  Shyrl was born in Selfridge, North Dakota on July 7, 1938 and moved to Casper, Wyoming in her childhood where she met her husband Forrest to whom she was married for 55 years before he died in 2019.  She is predeceased by...

Feb 28, 2023

John Thomas Shay, 64, formerly of Midland, Michigan, died Tuesday, February 28th, at his home in Denver. John was born on January 5th ,1959, in Denver, the son of the late John F. and Ruth M. (Tynan) Shay, both formerly of Denver and Midland.

Starting at an entry level position at the United States Customs Service in...

Feb 27, 2023

Simon was born on December 7, 1931, in Jeddo, in a coal-mining region in Pennsylvania.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Aloysius, his sister, Dorothy and a nephew, Edward.  He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, his nephew, Daren and nieces Simmone and Andrea.

He graduated from high school in Freeland, Pennsylvania, in 1949.  He...

Feb 27, 2023

Mary Ann Casias, 84, of Denver Colorado, passed away from this life into eternal life on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Denver Health Hospital in Denver. She was born on August 15, 1938, in Denver, Co, the daughter of [deceased] Victoria Escamilla and [deceased] Leopoldo Segura.

Mary was dealt an odd hand while growing up. She dealt...

Feb 27, 2023

Elder Yvonne Genevieve Butler Johnson was born on June 12, 1937, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Genevieve and Alfred Butler, the second born and first daughter in the family.  As a child, Yvonne enjoyed visiting the hospital where her father worked. Though young, the hospital staff marveled at her sweet disposition and her willingness to be helpful. Yvonne found great joy sitting with her...

Feb 27, 2023

Thomas Joseph Carman passed away peacefully following a brief illness February 27, 2023 at the enlightened age of 80, and surrounded by his loving family. He was a native son of Ohio, born November 3, 1942 to Earl Arthur and Rita Helen Norwalk Carman in Cleveland.

Tom, being 6’5” (an observation remarked upon his whole life), was...

Feb 26, 2023

Loraine M. Jenkins of Littleton, Colorado passed away on Feb., 26, 2023 at the age of 95.

She is survived by her 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 23 great granchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday., March 22, 2023, 11:00 AM, Heritage United Methodist Church, 7077 S. Simms Street, Littleton.

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Feb 26, 2023

Sharon Kay (Christenson) York, age 76, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on February 26, 2023. Sharon was born in Ames, Iowa on January 1, 1947 to Burlin and Jean Christenson. She was the oldest of five siblings. Michael (Karen) Christenson of Polk City, IA; Ronald (Linda) Christenson of Council Grove, KS; Denise (David) Waldo of Minneapolis, MN, Sandra (Kirk)...

Feb 26, 2023

Joel Eric Firebaugh passed away at home on Sunday, February 26, 2023 from complications from cancer, which he was diagnosed with in January 2021. Joel was born on January 4, 1977, in Nashville, TN, and he was raised in State College, PA, where he attended State College Area High School. He played volleyball in high school and was active...

Feb 26, 2023

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Feb 25, 2023

Wanda Louise Secora, age 94, passed away in Littleton, CO on February 25, 2023. Born on February 13, 1929 in Denver, CO, Wanda spent many fulfilling years on this earth. After graduating from University of Colorado, she married fellow education major George Secora. She enjoyed a long career as an elementary school teacher, spending 3 years in Alaska and 26...

Feb 25, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kha Yang Chhay, who died on February 25, 2023, at the age of 60. Kha Yang Chhay was born on September 9, 1962, in Laos, and was the daughter of the late Yong Thao Yang.

Kha was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She...