Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Julian "Ernie" Aragon

Jan 14, 2023

Julian “Ernie” Aragon, 82 of Lakewood passed away on January 14, 2023.  He was born on December 18, 1940, in Jaroso, Colorado to Gregorio Aragon and Phyllis (Feliciana) Vigil Aragon. He is preceded in death by his parents Gregorio and Phyllis Aragon; daughter Loretta Aragon; grandson who proceeded Julian in death Marty Ayala; siblings Lucy (Robert) Martinez, Dan Aragon, Gilbert...

Delos Cook

Jan 14, 2023

Deke was born in Denver, Colorado on April 16, 1946 to Althea (Gardner) and Paul Cook.  His parents moved often, so Deke grew up in several places:  Colorado, Louisiana, Hawaii, and Mexico City, to name a few. Moving often taught Deke to make friends, and hold on to them forever. Deke had a love of the outdoors.  He had...

Thomas Kearns

Jan 13, 2023

Thomas Kearns, 75, passed away on January 13, 2023. Born on August 13, 1947 in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania, son of the late William and Margaret Kearns.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Barbara Kearns; his children, Tiffany Slawski, Michelle Kearns, and Tommy Kearns Jr.; grandchildren, David Slawski, Brandon Slawski, Mandi Riddle, and Tom Kearns III; and siblings,...

David Paschal

Jan 13, 2023

Born to Carmon and Hartiett Moore Paschal on September 15, 1938 in Marion, Indiana, David Allen Paschal began his earthly journey.  On January 13, 2023, he shed his earthly bonds and left the planet quietly at the age of 84.

Dave is survived by his loving wife, Sandy Summerwood.  Loving step-father to Victoria Rose Parker, and grandfather...

Frederick Beam

Jan 13, 2023

Frederick March Beam, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on January 13th at his home in Mesquite NV.

Fred, born May 16th 1935 in Corning NY, is survived by his current wife Cindy; and his children from his first marriage Kathy, Linda (Bill) and Jim; grandchildren Rachel, Zach (Maggie), Sarah; great grand baby Lucy;...

Carolyn Nelson

Jan 13, 2023

Carolyn Nelson, age 86, a Covenant Village, Westminster, Colorado resident, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023 after suffering a debilitating stroke. Carolyn was born March 16, 1936, to parents Donald and Myrtle Hoyt of Jeddo, Michigan.

Carolyn fondly recalled making sandcastles on the 10 miles of Lake Huron beach owned by her grandfather. At a young...

Marian Shields

Jan 13, 2023

Marian Jane Oxley Abbas Shields

August 7, 1940. January 13, 2023 Marian decided it was time to meet her maker. She passed comfortably with her entire family around her. Born Marian Jane Oxley in Corwith, Iowa to Harold and Elsie Oxley. She attended the consolidated school where she excelled in basketball and drum majorette for...

Elizabeth "Betty" Theis

Jan 13, 2023

Our beloved Elizabeth “Betty” Theis passed away among family on January 13, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living in Lone Tree, Colorado. She was 90.

Betty was born December 29, 1932, to Marie and Charles Meier in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She grew up on her parent’s rambling farm surrounded by cows, horses, chickens, love, and the laughter...

Pluma "Pat" Rawson

Jan 13, 2023

Pluma Adrene Rawson (Pat), passed away on January 13, 2023 at the age of 71.  She was born on May 9, 1951 to Levi and Charlotte Shults in Idalia, Colorado.  She was married to Dean Rawson in 1968 and moved to Denver.  Together they have two sons and one daughter in law, seven grand children, three great grandchildren and...

Tula Vinihakis

Jan 12, 2023

Tula Vinihakis passed away on January 12, 2023 in Lone Tree, Colorado. Tula was born May 29, 1941 in Athens, Greece to Sam and Julia Roumanis. She attended Morey Middle School and East High School in Colorado for her education and was proud homemaker. Tula enjoyed taking walks, shopping and doing puzzles.

Tula is survived by her...

Frederick Hudson Jr.

Jan 12, 2023

Frederick William Hudson, Jr., 76, passed away in his home in Aurora, Colorado on January 12, 2023.

Born May 11, 1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Frederick was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing, working on cars, politics, and margaritas.  He was also a repair technician for Xerox.

Survived...

David Blandin

Jan 12, 2023

David Warren Blandin (Dave), 81, of Littleton, Colorado, peacefully passed away on January 12, 2023.

Dave was born on June 24, 1941, to Joseph and Mildred Blandin in Denver, Colorado. After Dave graduated from Lakewood High School in 1960, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, in which he proudly served. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda,...

Eileen Mccarthy-Arnolds

Jan 12, 2023

Eileen left us peacefully in her sleep on January 12th. While Eileen's death felt quite sudden and was far too soon for those of us left behind, it should be noted that over 20 years ago she had a medical condition she was told she was unlikely to survive, and if she did survive, she’d spend the remainder of...

Sandra "Sandy" Geist

Jan 11, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Geist passed away peacefully at her home in Lakewood, CO, surrounded by family and friends. Following a significant stroke on December 19, 2022, she was unable to recover and died three weeks later, on January 11, 2023. Born in Seattle on February 23, 1944, Sandy was raised by Eugene Drexel Geist and Dorothy (Maghan) Geist and lived...

Tad Svendsen

Jan 11, 2023

Name: Tad H. Svendsen

Year of Birth: September 17, 1961

Place of Birth: Sioux Falls, SD

Date of Death: December 28, 2022

Place of Death: Centennial, CO

Parents' Names:  Adeline & Howard Svendsen - deceased 1992 and 1993

Education: University South Dakota, Vermillon, SD

Employment: retired-radio dj (personality)

Donna Rae Black

Jan 11, 2023

Donna Rae Black, January 27, 1940-January 11, 2023

Castle Rock, CO

Donna Rae lived a fulfilling life as mother, horsewoman, businesswoman and friend.

She loved horses and lived vicariously through her children and grandchildren. In her earlier years she enjoyed making macrame, cooking and riding and training horses. In keeping with her nature, funeral services

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James Dieterich

Jan 11, 2023

Jim Dieterich, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on January 11, 2023.

Jim was born in Newport News, Virginia, the son of Virgil and Freda Dieterich.  Virgil was an Air Force officer, and as a military dependent, Jim spent his childhood traveling with his family to points around the world, including England, Germany, France, North Carolina, Alabama and...

Donna Black

Jan 11, 2023

Donna Rae Black, January 27, 1940-January 11, 2023

Castle Rock, CO

Donna Rae lived a fulfilling life as mother, horsewoman, businesswoman and friend.

She loved horses and lived vicariously through her children and grandchildren. In her earlier years she enjoyed making macrame, cooking and riding...

Marilyn Velasquez

Jan 11, 2023

Marilyn Lee Velasquez passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones in Denver, Colorado on January 11th, 2023, at the age of 83 after complications from the flu. Marilyn was born on November 26th, 1939, in Fall City, Nebraska to parents Marvin E. and Ivadale A. Jones. She is survived by her loving husband, Dennis; daughter, Denise; sons,...

George Latham-Durrant

Jan 10, 2023

George Gordon Latham-Durrant died at home on the 10th January 2023 at the wonderful age of 89. He was born in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, England on the 11th April 1933. After graduating from Cheadle Hulme Grammar School, he went on to gain mechanical engineering qualifications.

After serving in the Royal Air Force, he went to work at his...