Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Rosemary Laporta

Rosemary Laporta

Jan 31, 2023

Rosemary LaPorta, age 89 passed away January 31, 2023. She was born May 21, 1933 in Wheatland, Wyoming to Mary Kamerzell and Alexander Kamerzell. Rosemary is survived by her son Richard Davison Jr. and her daughter-in-law Suzanne Davison, her daughter Laura LaPorta and her son-in-law Chris Emas, her 6 grandchildren Cherise Davison, Richard Davison III, Paige Krum, Nate Krum,...

Jordan Lagrone

Jordan Lagrone

Jan 30, 2023

Jordan David LaGrone, 39, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, entered fully into the presence of our Lord and Savior on January 30, 2023.  Jordan left behind his wife, Darah, son, Aven (4), daughter, Aniston (1), his parents, Wayne and Paula, sister Katheryn, married to Ben Grider, nephew Truitt, niece Eiliv, sister Lacey, married to Gus Meuli, niece Cora, nephew Jack, sister Rachyl and...

Robert "Bob" Schantz

Robert "Bob" Schantz

Jan 30, 2023

Robert Dean (Bob) Schantz, age 78, passed away on January 30, 2023, at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. He was a fourth generation Coloradan, and he was born in Ft. Morgan on August 8, 1944. Bob served honorably in the U.S. Navy and was a combat veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart. Bob earned a Master’s degree...

Barbara Coffman

Barbara Coffman

Jan 30, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Ann Coffman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

William "Bill" Parker

William "Bill" Parker

Jan 30, 2023

William (Bill) Eugene Parker, 77 of Aurora Colorado passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, January 30th 2023.

Bill was the only child born to Dorothy Jane (Utterback) Parker and William F Parker. He was born in Paris, Illinois on Wednesday, February 21, 1945.

Bill lived in Paris until he joined...

Jack Lutz

Jack Lutz

Jan 30, 2023

Jack Lutz, 86, entered eternal life January 30, 2023. He was born May 10, 1936, in Quincy, Illinois to Harry and Anne (McDonnell) Lutz. Jack was a devoted Catholic and proud member of St. Thomas More parish.

Jack grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri, and attended the School of Mines, Rolla, Missouri (now called Missouri University of Science...

Beatrice Grace Khan Wilhite

Beatrice Grace Khan Wilhite

Jan 30, 2023

Beatrice "Bebe" Grace Khan Wilhite went to be with the Lord on 01/30/2023.  She passed away in her sleep at home.  Bea lived a full and incredible life, focused on faith, family, friends, and charitable activities.  She loved fashion, beauty, and creativity. Bea was loved by family, friends, and the Lord.  A comprehensive obituary is to follow.

Beatrice's life will...

Thomas "Tom" Earl Crum

Thomas "Tom" Earl Crum

Jan 29, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Earl Crum, age 75, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on January 29, 2023, from natural causes, peacefully in his sleep.

Tom, a long-time resident of Newcastle, Wyoming was born on January 15, 1948, in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Dave and Lorraine Crum. He graduated from Newcastle High School in 1966 and later received his...

Garret Gifford

Garret Gifford

Jan 29, 2023

Garret Ackerson Gifford, age 95, died peacefully on January 29, 2023, at Mountain Vista Retirement Community in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.  He was born on May 31, 1927 in New York City, the second of three sons of Charles Conyngham Gifford and Edith Ackerson. He attended Phillips Andover Academy before enlisting in the Army Air Corp in 1945, where he...

Karen Taylor

Karen Taylor

Jan 28, 2023

Karen (Knestis) Taylor, age 85 of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away Saturday morning, January 28, 2023. She was born February 23, 1937 in Blackfoot, Idaho.  Daughter of the late Wallace and Lois Montague of Billings, Montana. Karen is survived by her four children Karla James, Judy Hill, David Knestis, John Knestis; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers Jay Montague and...

Sally Varsa

Sally Varsa

Jan 28, 2023

Sally J. Varsa, 81, passed away peacefully with family present on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Swedish Hospital in Englewood, Colorado.

Sally was born on November 8, 1941, to Dr. Salvatore A. and Hilda Jane (Steendahl) Dimiceli in Oak Park, Illinois.  She married Dr. Edward C. Varsa on August 28, 1965, in Bartlett, Illinois.

Sally...

Rodney Wicklund

Rodney Wicklund

Jan 28, 2023

Rod was born March 21, 1926, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Ivar and Edith Wicklund, the youngest of four boys.  The day after he graduated from Denfeld high school he  entered the Navy to serve during WWII.  After being honorably discharged he attended the University of Minnesota graduating with a degree in economics.

He was hired by Swift...

Kenneth Aldrich

Kenneth Aldrich

Jan 27, 2023

Ken Aldrich, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on January 27, 2023 at the age of 61.

Ken is survived by his son, Kevin Cunningham of Pulaski, Tennessee, his mother and father, Ed and Elaine Aldrich of Littleton, Colorado, two brothers: Kevin Aldrich of Georgetown, Kentucky and Randy Aldrich of Lakewood, Colorado and sister, Jolie Maes of Lakewood,...

Jason White

Jason White

Jan 27, 2023

Jason Lee White, 42, passed away on January 27, 2023.  He was born on April 14, 1980 in Aurora, CO.  He attended Mullen High School and upon graduation he joined the US Navy on August 4, 1998 and was Honorably discharged on February 2, 2001.  Jason lived in the Denver Metro area and worked in the casino industry.  He...

Mary Jimenez

Mary Jimenez

Jan 27, 2023

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Jimenez, at the age of 64, passed away at her home in Northglenn on January 27th, 2023. She was born on March 18th, 1958 to Paul and Juanita Jimenez in Lamar, Colorado.

Liz is survived by her two daughters, Delicia Johnson, and Kaleigh (Will) Kilpatrick; her three granddaughters, Jai’Lynn, Kobie, and Laila; brothers, Paul (Betsy) Jimenez, Pete (Amanda)...

Barbara Hauge

Barbara Hauge

Jan 27, 2023

Barbara Hauge, passed away 01/27/2023 after a long illness with Ahlzeimers.

Barbara was born 03/28/1936 in Montana to Clyde and Zella Ferguson. She moved to Colorado in 2016 but she spent most of her life in Montana where she retired from the Federal Reserve Bank in Helena, MT.

Services will be held at a future...

Rosemary R. Monark

Rosemary R. Monark

Jan 27, 2023

Rosemary Jean (Robertson) Monark, a loving wife, sister, mom, grandma, great-grandma and loving friend, answered the Lord’s call early in the morning of January 27, 2023 in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Rosemary was born on October 17, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri to Walter A. and Rose M. (Spengel) Robertson. Rosemary’s father worked as a Controller at General...

Sylvia Cornhoff

Sylvia Cornhoff

Jan 27, 2023

Sylvia Cornhoff, 85 years old, died peacefully in her sleep at home, holding her husband's hand on Friday, January 27, 2023.

Born May 31, 1937 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, she lived in multiple cities and made Aurora her home in 1972. Her love for New Mexico ran deep and can be seen when you walk into...

Rebecca Archuleta Sais

Rebecca Archuleta Sais

Jan 27, 2023

Becky was born July 9, 1949, to George and Ramona Archuleta. She had 1 brother, George. All 3 preceded Becky in death. Becky married Manuel Sais Jr, on November 19, 1977, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Father Jose Lara officiated their marriage.

Becky attended Sacred Heart Elementary, Annunciation High School and graduated from North High School...

Patricia "Patt" Wall

Patricia "Patt" Wall

Jan 27, 2023

Patricia entered eternal life on January 27, 2023, at the age of 86. She is survived by her large and loving family: husband William, “Bill” Wall, of 65 years, Highlands Ranch; three sons: John Paul, Denver; William Winston (Diana), Denver; David Carter (Amy) Littleton; three daughters:  Suzanne Marie Juarez (Greg) Aurora; Dianna Lee Serio (Joseph) Irvine, California; and Helen...