Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Feb 25, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Peabody, age 91, of Littleton, Colorado died and went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2023.Tom was born in Fargo, North Dakota on October 23, 1931 and met and married his wife, Barbara Schelly of Wray, Colorado, to whom he was married for 66 years. He is survived by his wife Barbara and their three...

Feb 25, 2023

William “Bill” Charles Schmied Jr., age 79, passed away in Aurora, Colorado on February 25, 2023.  Bill was born January 6, 1944 in Richmond, Virginia to parents William and Ann Schmied.  He was the 2nd oldest of eight children, with three brothers and four sisters.  Bill is preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life,...

Feb 24, 2023

Barbara Barnes Evans, 89, died peacefully Friday February 24, 2023 in Denver, CO.   Barbara was preceded in death by her parents John and Ethel Duarte, her siblings Arlene Travers, Mildred Russo, and John Duarte Jr, her husband Paul Evans and her daughter Kathleen Alva.

She is survived by her son Aldrich (Ric) Barnes and his husband Mark...

Feb 24, 2023

Charles Howard Schaffer, 66, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on February 24, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1956, in Denver Colorado, to Howard and Inez Schaffer.

As a Colorado native, he spent his childhood and young adult years camping in the Rocky Mountains with his family/friends, watching/playing baseball, and fostering stray/wild animals.

Chuck...

Feb 24, 2023

Holly Lee Smith was born in Wayne County, Michigan on April 25th, 1969 and passed away from natural causes on February 24th, 2023.

Born in Michigan, she later moved to Colorado with her family growing up in the Littleton area and graduating from Arapahoe High School, where she played flute in both Band and Orchestra. She then went...

Feb 23, 2023

William Robert Dravland, age 26, died on February 23, 2023 in Parker, Colorado.

William came into this world on August 31,1996 in Denver, Colorado. His parents, Mark Dravland and Molly Simington, named their son after his maternal grandfather with strict instruction that he should never be referred to as “Billy Bob”. Without fail, friends and family would...

Feb 23, 2023

Ricky Alan Driscoll, age 64, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023, in the presence of many relatives and friends.

Ricky was born and raised in Hotchkiss, Colorado. He left Hotchkiss to attend Western State College and Colorado State University. Upon completion of his studies he went to work as an iron worker with Iron Workers Local...

Feb 23, 2023

Rhea Marie Sparks, age 54, gained her wings February 23, 2023 in her home after a 13 year battle with cancer. Rhea was born on June 9th, 1968 to Barbara Hallenbeck of Thornton, Colorado. Born into a family of grocers, Rhea was introduced to what would become her successful career path at a very early age. She went to work for...

Feb 23, 2023

Joyce Nancy D’Haillecourt, “Joy” went to Heaven on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the age of 81. She will be greatly missed for her exuberant JOY and enthusiasm for God, family, and friends. She is survived by her husband, Bob of Lakewood, CO and their three daughters Robin D’Haillecourt of Lakewood, CO, Renee Warden of Wiggins, CO, Michelle D’Haillecourt-Neff...

Feb 23, 2023

Darrell Dean Parker, 93, of Denver, passed away peacefully on February 23rd, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

Darrell was born in Douds, Iowa to Frank and Weltha Parker on September 17th, 1929. He grew up on a farm and after graduating from high school, Darrell taught at a rural Iowa school and in bad weather, drove the kids...

Feb 23, 2023

Linda was born in Cheyenne, WY before her family moved to Casper, WY  in 1948. After HS, she attended Casper College where she met Allan Catellier, whom she married August 12, 1967. They enjoyed 15 happy years of marriage, started Allan’s Imports, and went about raising 5 boys.  Linda was active in her Church and various activities when Allan...

Feb 22, 2023

Rose Check, 95, of Denver, Colorado, passed away February 22, 2023 (Ash Wednesday) peacefully at her home.

Born Rose Mary Gouglas on October 23, 1927 in the municipality of Eriksdale in the province of Manitoba, Canada, Rose was the seventh child of nine and second youngest daughter of Bernice Lipinski and Joseph Gouglas. Bernice was pregnant with...

Feb 22, 2023

Linda Ann Dent, 72, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on February 22, 2023. Linda was born on September 27,1950 to Wayne and Rita Dean in Long Beach, California. Linda attended Arvada High School.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, NANA, aunt, cousin & friend. She met the love of her life, Vic after he returned from serving...

Feb 22, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the passing of Joseph Edward Repass. Joseph passed away in his home in Lakewood, Colorado on February 22nd at age 80.

Joseph was born on August 31st, 1942, in Tazewell, Virginia to John Repass and Virginia (Atwell) Repass. Joseph lived a fulfilling life as a father, brother,...

Feb 22, 2023

Robert William Hockenberger, who recently celebrated his 91st birthday and his 67th wedding anniversary with his loving wife Theresa, passed away at his daughter’s home in Colorado on February 22, 2023.

Known as “Hock” in his youth, Robert was born on January 27, 1932 to William and Viola Hockenberger.  He grew up in the small town of...

Feb 22, 2023

Laura Louise (Ormson) Thompson, 96, passed away on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023. Please return for full obituary, to be added soon.

Feb 22, 2023

Verle Eugene Guthrie, of Highlands Ranch, CO, age 79, died on February 22, 2023. He was a graduate of East High School (Lee Township Against the World!) in Des Moines, IA. He also earned a BA in history from Simpson College in Indianola, IA.

Verle served four years in the Air Force at Davis Monthan Air Force...

Feb 21, 2023

Alma Cecelia Zoellner Idol Montgomery was born in a log house in Perryville, MO. She was baptized in the Catholic Church, and to her Lord, family, and friends, she remained a ”good and faithful servant.”

The 7th of 13 children of Louis and Albertie (Renaud) Zoellner, she understood the merits of responsibility, hard work, and dependability.  Alma...

Feb 21, 2023

Sandy was born in 1941 in the Bronx near Yankee Stadium. At an early age she moved to Cold Springs, New York, across the river from West Point which might explain her lifelong love for men in uniform. In middle school her family relocated to Carolina Beach, North Carolina. It was a culture shock for Sandy to move from...

Feb 21, 2023

Agnes (Aggie) Riddle, 76, of Lakewood Colorado passed away Tuesday February 21, 2023.  Aggie was born July 31, 1946, in Jersey City, New Jersey to Bernice and Anthony Bobitsky and grew up in Colorado.  She met Forrest (Frank) Riddle in the summer of 1962 after being set up on a blind date.  Only later did they figure out they...