Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 24, 2022

Lana Gail Kolman (Williams), aged 49, died in her home in Littleton on July 24, 2022.  She was born in Long Beach, California on November 29,1972.  A graduate of Long Beach Polytechnic High School she went on to study Childhood Development at Long Beach City College.  Lana met Kristopher Anthony Kolman in California, who had recently relocated from Michigan,...

Jul 23, 2022

Robert Bennie Swadley, age 64,  passed away in his home in Littleton, Colorado on July 23rd, 2022, surrounded by his family after a 2 ½ year battle with prostate cancer.

Bob was born June 10th, 1958, in Denver, Colorado. He was a graduate of Northglenn High School and then Metropolitan State University of Denver where he received his...

Jul 23, 2022

Viva Leanna Brown, 79, of Lakewood, CO, died peacefully July 23, 2022, after a brief illness. Leanna was born March 22, 1943, in Craig, CO, to Veda and Slim Tabb. Leanna graduated from the University of Colorado and was an elementary school teacher before becoming an accountant, working with her late husband Richard Brown for many years. She is...

Jul 23, 2022

Nancy Rexrode Douglas

Born:  November 22, 1932, Honolulu, Hawaii

Died:  July 23, 2022, Aurora, CO

Nancy Rexrode Douglas, 89, of Aurora, passed peacefully on July 23, 2022 after a brief illness.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Guy O. Douglas, her brother, Ken Rexrode and her parents,...

Jul 23, 2022

Roma J. Trujillo, 73, of Arvada passed away in peace on July 23, 2022 in the comfort of her daughter's residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 22, 1948 in Denver, Colorado she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hilda (Cominotti) Asciutto. Roma married John Trujillo on September 24, 1966 and together they shared 52 years of marriage.

Roma's...

Jul 23, 2022

Marilyn Jean (Fuller) Dietrich, age 76, died at her home in Centennial, Colorado on July 23, 2022. Marilyn graduated from Central Technical High School in Syracuse, New York and Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, with a degree in Special Education.

Marilyn spent a good part of her life in the service of others. She taught special...

Jul 22, 2022

Laura (Laurie) Lee Charleston died Friday, July 22nd, 2022 in Aurora, CO, after a brief illness.

Laurie is survived by her sons, Andrew Fogle of Pueblo, CO, Matthew Fogle of Denver, CO and Timothy Fogle and his wife Diane of Aurora, CO; her brother Mike Charleston and his wife Christine of Papillion, NE; grandchildren Isla and Rhona...

Jul 22, 2022

Riley Eugene Johnson “Gene” 1939-2022 After a long brave battle with IPF, our beloved Gene Johnson valiantly earned his place in heaven on July 22, 2022.

He was preceded in death by mother Grace Johnson, father Stanley Johnson, brother and sister-in-law Stan Johnson and Sherrie Johnson, brothers-in-law John (Sheila) Leahy, Terry...

Jul 21, 2022

Janet Louise Pfeifer (Niebuhr) was born to Elda and Emil Niebuhr in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 2, 1929, and died peacefully in Parker, Colorado, on July 21, 2022. In addition to her numerous friends and extended family, she is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Terri & Tom Lash, son & daughter-in-law, John Pfeifer & Jennifer Sehn, and grandchildren,...

Jul 21, 2022

A beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Nicole Klein left this world unexpectedly at age 26, on July 21, 2022. She was born in Aurora, Colorado on September 25, 1995, to Bill and Jennifer Klein.

Nicole was a lover of fashion, music and camping. She was funny, outgoing and vivacious, but she was also introverted and...

Jul 21, 2022

Charlie Lewis age 45, of Commerce City, CO passed away unexpectedly July 21st. He is survived by his loving wife Katey, son Raistlin, and countless friends and family.

The sun rose and the world welcomed Charlie on October 24th, 1976, a day the world became a little brighter. Charlie grew up in Commerce City, CO where he...

Jul 21, 2022

Harold Chantker

Born in Washington, DC on November 2, 1935

Departed in Longmont, CO on July 21, 2022

Harold was Born to Rose May and Samuel Chantker, he was raised in Washington DC with his younger brother Art.

In March 1953 he joined the Air National Guard, after basic training he...

Jul 21, 2022

Norma Kathryn Pankoff, age 98, of Aurora Colorado, passed away on July 21, 2022.  Norma was born on May 15, 1924.  She was preceded in death by her parents; Margaretha and Liston Atchison, husband John Pankoff Jr., son John Pankoff III, and son in-law Robert Leddy.  Norma was survived by her daughter Karen Leddy (passed away August 3, 2022)...

Jul 21, 2022

Brenda Lee Pease, age 69, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Aurora, Colorado, on July 21, 2022.

Born on December 31, 1952, in Utah, Brenda grew up in states around the country, living with her family in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado and California. She attended the University of California, Irvine, where she briefly studied pre-med....

Jul 21, 2022

Florence “Flo” Dorothy Conway (March 22,1924 – July 21, 2022) lived a beautiful and dignified life for 98 years. A modest and discerning woman with simple taste, she provided comfort and solace to all who knew her while expecting little in return. Together with her beloved husband Bernard J. Conway they taught their three children, Dennis (Las Vegas, NV),...

Jul 21, 2022

Lela Pearl Gravina of Denver, Colorado passed away on July 21, 2022 at the age of 98.  Loving mother and grandmother.

Lela  was born May 3, 1924, in Holyoke Colorado, to the late Louis Fells and Sylvia Fager Fells. She was one of nine children.  In 1935, her mother, brothers and sisters moved to Denver after a...

Jul 20, 2022

Pat Sibbitt, age 91, died in Northglenn, CO on July 20, 2022. She was born Patricia Ann Palen on April 29, 1931 in Scott County, Kansas. She graduated from Scott Community High School in 1949 and married Myron Charles Sibbitt in 1952. They lived in Scott City for twenty years where she worked for the Scott County Office of...

Jul 20, 2022

Catherine Lynn Van Heukelem, 71, died July 20, 2022 peacefully at her home in Englewood, Colorado. Cathy was born on April 10, 1951 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Donald and Dorothy Robinson. She earned her Bachelor's of Science degree in Medical Technology at Colorado State University and began her career at the laboratory at St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, Colorado....

Jul 20, 2022

Our beloved friend, Margaret Rau, went to her Eternal Rest on July 20, 2022. Margaret was known to her friends as “Polly.” Polly was born in Denver, Colorado in 1926. She enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1948 as a flight nurse; by the time of her retirement, she attained the rank of Major. Polly continued...

Jul 20, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Benjamin Orr of Monument Colorado. He died at the age of 79 on July 20, 2022. Ben passed away surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Ben proudly served in the United States Air Force from October 1961 - October 1965. After getting out of the Air Force he...