Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Oct 24, 2022

Survived by children John (Vicki) Lirette, Melissa (Randy) Heilman, Cheryl (Michael) Queen; grandchildren Melanie Lirette, Kayla Lirette, Leah Heilman, Gabrielle Queen, Aubrey Queen; siblings Richard (Dottie) Lirette, Kay (Steve) Williams, Barb (Jim) Raabe, Liz Mudry. Preceded in death by wife Margaret A. Lirette; sister Paula Fletcher. Rosary Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 7:00 pm. Funeral Service Wednesday, November 2, 2022,...

Oct 24, 2022

Born in Quincy, Illinois in 1946, and raised on his family’s grain and livestock farm, Douglas Dean Sims was the oldest of four children, born to Dean and Mary Jane Sims. As with many farm boys, the 4H program and Future Farmers of America both played an important role in his childhood. After graduating high-school in 1964 Doug attended...

Oct 24, 2022

Sarah Kinkead Fenner, 90, of Littleton, Colorado passed away peacefully on October 24, 2022. She was born to the late William Charles Kinkead and Gertrude Palmer Kinkead on June 11, 1932 in Worthington, Minnesota.

Sarah married Thomas Clark Fenner Sr., June 23, 1951. They were married for 66 years and after many moves between South Dakota, Minnesota...

2022

Nancy Peterson, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away on October 24, 2022 at the age of 81. Her home was in Aztec, NM, but she had been living in the Seattle, WA area to be closer to family in the last few years of her life. She was born in Thistle, UT, and spent some of her...

Oct 23, 2022

Charles Pettet (better known as “Chuck” to all who knew him) was born on July 7, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents N. Earl and Jeanette Pettet. Then, in 1960, shortly after the birth of his youngest brother Jim, the family relocated to Littleton, Colorado where all four boys grew into young men attending church, playing sports, and...

Oct 23, 2022

Patricia Annabelle Anderson, age 68, died at Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Aurora on October 23, 2022.

Born November 24, 1953 in Denver Colorado. She lived in Centennial. She worked for Dex yellow pages until retiring in 2012. Patricia was a member of Vertical Church of Colorado.

Pat...

Oct 23, 2022

Guadalupe R. Cardona, age 73, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away on October 23, 2022. He was born on July 2, 1949 in Sterling, Colorado to Alvaro L. and Maria R. Cardona.

Guadalupe will be remembered for his skills as a gardener, and for the pride he took in his rose garden. He also had interests in...

Oct 23, 2022

Margaret Ann Pitton, age 94, passed away on October 23rd, 2022 in Lakewood CO. She was born in Denver, CO. to Michael and Susie (Assunta) Lamirato, on May 4th 1928, and was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years William Pitton.

She was born into a loving Italian family, the second oldest of...

Oct 23, 2022

The community lost a source of light on Sunday, October 23, 2022 when Adam J. Nagle passed away at home. A master educator, Adam taught humanities to his beloved seventh and eighth graders at Challenge Magnet School where he served as the middle school social studies coordinator. He inspired students to think creatively, grow as collaborators, challenge their own...

Oct 23, 2022

David, 83, was born in Fairplay, Colorado and raised in Alma. His family moved to Brighton where they farmed much of what is known now as DIA. He graduated from Brighton High School (1957) and Colorado State University (1961) where he was a member of the ROTC, Cattle Judging Team, and Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.  He married Lorna A....

Oct 22, 2022

Gail Lynn Echtenkamp was born February 9, 1954 to Max and Claire Haug. Growing up Gail was a part of one of the oldest families in Arvada, CO and enjoyed being a part of the Arvada community. Gail went through Arvada’s schools graduating from Arvada High School in 1972. She then went to the University of Northern Colorado to...

Oct 22, 2022

Carol Lee Harding, 78, died at her home in Aurora on Saturday October 22, 2022. She died of complications from COPD.

Born on January 9th, 1944 in Denver Colorado. Growing up her family lived in both Colorado and Nebraska. She worked as a bakery manager in Aurora where she met her husband, James Harding. Carol was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother,...

Oct 22, 2022

Harold R. Plude passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2022, at the age of 74. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend.

Harold proudly served his Country in the US Marine Corps, including 2 tours in Vietnam.

He is survived by his loving wife Sandi, son Michael and wife Denise,...

Oct 22, 2022

Mary Jo Boryla passed away peacefully in her home on October 22, 2022, surrounded by those who loved her and cared for her. Her strong faith in God gave her courage to fight and battle cancer for many years. Mary Jo never lost her will to live, which was evidenced in her smile and her constant positive attitude.

Oct 22, 2022

Frances Krempasky, Tootsie, Mom, Grammy, and Great Grammy journeyed to be with Jesus on October 22, 2022.  Frances was born on July 18, 1936, in Jefferson New York.  She was the youngest sibling to Gerry, Mary, Father John, and Anne.

Frances and Bill met at a USO dance and married on September 14 1957 in Redondo Beach...

Oct 21, 2022

Amy Zuniga age 59, loving wife, proud mother, Grandma Nini to 6, passed away on the 21st of October in Brighton, Colorado.

Amy was born on the 25th of June 1963, to Gene and Ann Sebastian in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up as the only daughter , with two older brothers. Amy graduated from Northwest High School....

Oct 21, 2022

Jode is preceded in death by her husband Larry. She is survived by many loving family members including her daughter Deanna (Todd) Ilk, son, Leonard Helfer; granddaughters Madisyn and Illyria; great-grandchildren Luna, Estella and Virsilious. A Visitation for Jode will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 10AM, at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO....

Oct 21, 2022

Stephen Philip Brand was born July 24, 1967 at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri and moved to Denver with his parents in 1969. He was joined by his brother David in June, 1970. The family lived in what is now Centennial, and Steve attended Littleton Schools, graduating from Arapahoe High School in 1985. He...

Oct 20, 2022

Beverly Shepherd of Arvada passed away on October 20, 2022.  She was born on February 6, 1932 in Bostwick, Nebraska, the youngest of four siblings.  She  relocated to Colorado in the 1950s, when her family moved to Englewood, Colorado.  Twice widowed at a young age, she raised her two children as a single mother from 1974 on.  She was...

Oct 20, 2022

Our dear mother Nettie Genevieve Perkins sadly passed away peacefully on October 20th in her beloved home surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful mother who gave her love, support, and encouragement unconditionally. She always encouraged us to do our very best and to reach for the sky. She really never saw limits to what one could achieve....