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Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
John William Regier
Sep 12, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of John William Regier, age 40, on Sept 12, 2022. He was dearly loved by his parents, Bill and Ellen Regier, sister and brother-in-law, Betsy and Chris Phillips, and nieces and nephew, Hadley, Hazel, and Hutchinson Phillips, along with so many other family, friends, and co-workers.
John was born in...
John William Regier
Sep 12, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of John William Regier, age 40, on Sept 12, 2022. He was dearly loved by his parents, Bill and Ellen Regier, sister and brother-in-law, Betsy and Chris Phillips, and nieces and nephew, Hadley, Hazel, and Hutchinson Phillips, along with so many other family, friends, and co-workers.
John was born in...
Elliot Donaldson
Sep 12, 2022
Elliot Edward Donaldson was born January 31, 1970 in Orange NJ to Edward L. Donaldson and Patricia K. Donaldson. Elliot moved to Fort Collins when he was 5 years old. At age 5, he became ill with acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. He was cured of this cancer by doctors at CU Health in Denver. Elliot’s sister, Faith R. Donaldson was...
Constance Degiovanni
Sep 11, 2022
Constance Ann DeGiovanni was born on May 7, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles Walter and Rose Mary Foster. Connie attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and became an elementary education teacher following in the footsteps of her mother.
Connie met her husband, James Anthony DeGiovanni,...
Dillon Vakoff
Sep 11, 2022
Dillon Micheal Vakoff, son of Lisa Vakoff and Dan Lammers, and grandson of Linda Vakoff. Beloved companion of Megan Esslinger. Cousin of Chadwick, Kaden, and Kollin Stewart, Alex and Paula Vakoff. Nephew of Terri Vakoff. Brother in-law of Korie Vakoff (Don). Uncle of Evelynn, Amarra, and Raven. Preceded in death by his grandfather Bill Vakoff, his brother Cody Vakoff,...
Charles "Chuck" Collins
Sep 11, 2022
On September 11, 2022, Charles Vernon Collins (Chuck), 84, died in his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carron L. Collins (Dille); daughter, Catherine L. Rozmiarek (Lou); son, Richard V. Collins; daughter, Jeanne C. Elder (Russ); granddaughter, Katie Carroll Bowlick (Forrest) and two grandsons, Christopher M. Elder and Nathan C. Elder....
William Skewes
Sep 11, 2022
William F. (“Bill”) Skewes was born in Luverne, Minnesota on February 13, 1945, He passed away September 11, 2022, at his home with his wife Anne by his side.
Beginning in high school, Bill was very active throughout his life. Bill attended Boy’s State, was a member of the National Honor Society, class salutatorian, student body President,...
Jesse Leon-Alfaro
Sep 11, 2022
Jesse J. Leon-Alfaro passed away at the age of 21 years on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Jesse graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver, Colorado in May of 2019. He joined the Marines in June of 2019 and continued his career in the Marines. At the time of his death he was a Corporal and was stationed in...
Barbara Lyons
Sep 11, 2022
Bambi was born Barbara Ann Kortbawi on November 15th, 1938, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to George and Lillian Kortbawi and had two brothers, George Ronald, Robert Stanley, and a sister, Ann Regina. She met her first husband, Eugene Alfaro, there and was married June 1st, 1958. While moving with Gene to his assignments in the Air Force, they...
Robert "Bob" Manning
Sep 10, 2022
Robert "Bob" Clyde Manning was born in Miller, South Dakota on September 4, 1943. He had recently celebrated his 79th birthday when he passed on September 10, 2022, from complications due to his Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Bob married Gail Darlene Hutcheson on November 28, 1964, in Ft. Pierre, South Dakota. He is survived by his wife Gail; sons,...
Norma Jean Bell
Sep 10, 2022
Norma Bell Obituary
Norma Jean Bell passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born to Fred and Mary Dreis on April 17, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri (or “Missoura” as she pronounced it). She worked for Mountain Bell for 20 plus years. Norma married Edgar Bell in 1956. Edgar served...
Janet Staats
Sep 10, 2022
Janet K. Staats, 79, of Highlands Ranch, CO, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022 from Parkinson’s.
Janet was born on June 4, 1943 to Herbert G. Schlechter and Mae Irene Kerr in Denver, CO. After Janet graduated from Borah High School ‘61 in Boise, Idaho, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Willamette University...
Jacki Saubert
Sep 9, 2022
Jacki Sue Saubert (Yoder, July 7, 1958) passed on September 9, 2022, after a long battle with Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. She was 64 years old. It would be wrong to say that Jacki lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. When anyone else...
John Kinberger
Sep 9, 2022
John Michael Kinberger lived a full and beautiful life and leaves behind loving family and friends who will miss him always.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Debra France; daughter Lauren Kinberger and her husband Phil Zuniga: daughter Monique Brown and her husband Sean, her children – Michael’s grandchildren – Meghan Eisenhardt and Gage Eisenhardt, and...
Edward Brockmeier
Sep 8, 2022
Edward Louis Brockmeier, age 90, passed from this life peacefully at his home on September 8, 2022.
Ed was born on January 16, 1932 in Freeport, Illinois, but grew up in Rockford, IL where he was a standout basketball player. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in economics.
After his service...
James "Jim" Cassidy
Sep 8, 2022
James "Jim" Patrick Cassidy, age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday September 8th, 2022 at his home in Lakewood, CO. Known to many by Butch, Jimmy, Jimbo and most importantly to his grandchildren as Poppy; James will be deeply missed by all who came in contact with his piercing blue eyes and charismatic smile. James...
Kurtis Barlow
Sep 8, 2022
Kurtis Robin Barlow of Glendale, Colorado, passed away September 8, 2022, at age 35. He was born April 29, 1987, in Layton Utah.
Kurtis is survived by his Mother, KayLynn (Jerry) Todd; Father, Robin (Dani) Barlow; Siblings, Brandon Barlow, Karissa (Alberto) Barlow-Shirahama, Christopher Todd, and Amy Todd. He was preceded in death by his brother Bryson Barlow.
Kurt’s interests...
Paula Nelson-Marten
Sep 8, 2022
Paula went to be with the Lord on September 8, just five months after losing her beloved son, Sam, in April of this year. Paula is survived by her brother, Ted (Sonia), her two sisters, Pam (Howard) and Tammy, nieces Ashley (Lee), Rose and ShaLin, great-niece, Lexi and her nephews, Mike and Tom, as well as extended family and...
Ronald Carnes
Sep 8, 2022
Ronald James Carnes, 93, passed away September 8, 2022 in Aurora, Colorado. He was born in Aurora, Nebraska on December 4, 1928, the son of Weldon V. Carnes and Divera M. Mathes Carnes. He was predeceased by both parents, his wife Mary Lou Burbach Carnes, both sons, Ronald James Carnes (Fe) and John David Carnes. He is survived by...
Alexander "Alex" Willner
Sep 7, 2022
Alexander G. Jack Willner, 35, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away September 7, 2022 in his apartment. He was born January 9, 1987 in Denver to Judith and Gerald Willner.
He is survived by his siblings, Kristine, Craig, Jason, Steven, and Courtney; and his nieces and nephews, Chelsea, Neesa, Drisana, Jackson, Allison, Peyton, Tatum,...
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