Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Deborah Duffus

Deborah Duffus

Jan 6, 2023

Deborah Ruth Duffus passed away in her home on January 6, 2023 at the age of 72.  Debbie was a proud Colorado native, born in Denver, where she graduated from Marycrest High School, Denver Paralegal Institute and Regis University.  Debbie lived a fulfilling life as a mother, sister and friend. She loved travel, musicals, movies old and new, celebrating...

Kip Sleichter

Kip Sleichter

Jan 6, 2023

Kip Sleichter passed away peacefully in his home on January 6. Kip was a beloved father to his son P.J. Sleichter. Kip was born in Denver, CO in 1957 and was a lifelong Native of Colorado. He was married to Lynn Danahey for 27 years. Kip is survived by his son P.J., his sister Sandra Robertson, his brother Kim...

Todd Gilbert

Todd Gilbert

Jan 5, 2023

Todd Lester Gilbert, loving brother and friend of many, passed away on January 5th at the age of 61.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 West Cedar Drive, Lakewood, Colorado.  A reception will follow the memorial service.

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Donnell Swanson

Donnell Swanson

Jan 5, 2023

Donnell (Don) Edward Swanson, 93 passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at MorningStar Assisted Living in WheatRidge, Colo. Don resided in Iron Mountain, Mich., for 87 years. In 2016 he and his wife, Marian, moved to Colorado, allowing them to make many more memories with their family. Don was born October 24, 1929, in Iron Mountain, son of...

Patricia Carter

Patricia Carter

Jan 5, 2023

Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Patricia Anne Carter of Lakewood Colorado passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 at the age of 93. Patricia was born on December 25,1929 to Edwin M. Pierce and Vera Pearl Pierce in Lincoln Nebraska. She married the love of her life James M. Carter on March 24,1952 in Denver Colorado. They...

Charles Larson

Charles Larson

Jan 5, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Larson, age 84, peacefully passed away at his home in Aurora, Colorado on January 5, 2023. Chuck was born on July 20, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois to Sigurd and Lucille Larson. After attending Mt. Carmel High School and Quincy College in Illinois, he went on to work in management at Hartford Insurance for 35 years, which is...

James Monseu

James Monseu

Jan 5, 2023

James (Jim) Victor Monseu, while surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023. Jim was born in Denver, CO on September 20, 1940 to his parents Victor and Loretta (VonFeldt) Monseu. He was the second of five children: Patricia, Barbara, Steven, and Annette. He graduated from Holy Family High School in 1958 and enlisted in the military....

Harrison Burley

Harrison Burley

Jan 5, 2023

Harrison Frederick Burley, 94, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023. Harrison was born in Woodward, Oklahoma to Alva and Ella Burley on October 23,1928. He was raised on a farm 6 miles south of Woodward where he developed his strong work ethic while farming with his dad. He graduated from Woodward high school where he participated in Golden...

William Emmett

William Emmett

Jan 4, 2023

William W. ‘Bill’ Emmett,  age 85, passed away on January 4, 2023, in Littleton, Colorado.

Bill was born in Miami, Florida to Dewey Lee and Adele Hudgins Emmett on February 12, 1937, at Victoria Hospital, half of a twin set with sister Dorothy Adele.  Educated in local schools including Miami Edison Senior High School, he received his BCE...

Connor Aluise

Connor Aluise

Jan 4, 2023

Connor Edward Aluise passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2023. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Connor was born August 12, 2000 in Littleton, CO.

He is survived and missed by his mother, Carol (Dan); father, Eric (Karen); siblings, Brian (Bri), Allison (Dakota), and his twin brother, JT (Jordan).

His...

Dell Hogy

Dell Hogy

Jan 4, 2023

Dell R. Hogy, age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023. He was born July 28, 1935, in Kensington, Minnesota, to Sally & Bennie Hogy. He became the man of the house at the young age of 13 and held various jobs throughout his life, from bagging groceries at age 12, to...

Carol Izer

Carol Izer

Jan 4, 2023

Carol Grace Izer, 81, formerly of Orange, Texas, passed away at her home at Highline Place in Littleton, Colorado, on January 4, 2023.

Born in Mansfield, Ohio, on November 16, 1941, she was the daughter of Raymond and Grace (Teeter) Workman. She earned a degree in education at Ohio State University and worked as a 1st grade...

Henry Rickert

Henry Rickert

Jan 3, 2023

Henry Stephen Rickert, 86, of Evergreen, Colorado passed away January 3, 2023.

Steve was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Magdalene (née Raaymann) and by his sister, Helen Clemente.

Steve is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Hannelore, his children Jean Wilson (David), John (Andrea), and William (Rebecca Rachlin), plus his 7 grandchildren: ...

Iona Gaston

Iona Gaston

Jan 3, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Iona Jean Gaston. Born 11/03/1935 to Elmer and Clytie Fenwick in Big Springs Nebraska. Passed 1/03/2023 in Loveland, CO. Iona met the love of her life James Author Gaston and soon had their first date at the high school sweetheart dance. They were married on July 19th, 1953. Over...

Annie Slonaker

Annie Slonaker

Jan 3, 2023

With a shattered heart I have to let our friends know that Annie has passed away. In March of 2022 we discovered Annie had liver disease. After months of hospital stays doctor visits and fighting as hard as we could… we lost the battle.

Annie was a very kind and warm soul, a true spitfire and regardless...

Beverly Bernstein

Beverly Bernstein

Jan 3, 2023

Beverly Jean Bernstein, loving spouse, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2023, after a long struggle with Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease.   Beverly was 86 years old.

Beverly is survived and missed by her devoted husband of 66 years, Joseph; and her children, Gary (Lora), Robin Ferolie (Matthew) and James.  She will be forever cherished...

Dr. Christina Paguyo

Dr. Christina Paguyo

Jan 3, 2023

In Remembrance of

Dr. Christina Hong Paguyo cast a vibrant light and warmth that drew others to her in a way that let them know they were valued, appreciated, and loved. At 43, beloved daughter, wife, and friend, passed away after a lifelong struggle with depression on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Born in Seoul, South Korea to...

Jeffrey Womack

Jeffrey Womack

Jan 3, 2023

In loving memory of Jeffrey Ray Womack Born into his life 06/07/1962, Dallas, Texas. Entered into eternal life 01/03/2023, Thornton, Colorado.

Preceded in death by mother Bobbie Womack (Merrell), brother Jerry Womack.

Survived by wife Deborah Fragale; children Kristin (Trevor) Ragsdale & Amber (Ryan) Schuler; grandchildren Jesse Ragsdale, Jamie Ragsdale, Theodore Ragsdale, Jocelyn Schuler, Richard Schuler, Lorelai...

Joseph Chopyak

Joseph Chopyak

Jan 3, 2023

Joseph Leo Chopyak, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on Jan. 3, 2023.

Joe was born in Denver Colorado on February 24, 1940, the first son of Mary “Mitzi” and Leo Chopyak.  He is survived by his loving wife, Angie; son, Larry; daughters Chris, Joellen and Jill; grandchildren Caden, Logan, Erin, Luke, Cameron, Jordan, Jake,...

Col. Irving Botton

Col. Irving Botton

Jan 3, 2023

Col Irving Botton, USA Retired, Ph.D. passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023. Born November 12, 1930 in New York City, he was the second child, and only son, of Lena and Daniel Botton. A first generation American, Irving entered NY Public Schools named Isaac and speaking only Spanish. He embraced all things American, changed his name to Irving...