Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jun 5, 2022

Toshiko “Tosh” Kawabata Velharticky, age 89, of Lone Tree, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

An informal drop-by gathering to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, June 12 at her daughter’s home, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm for friends and family.

A Celebration of Life ceremony for Toshiko will be held...

Jun 5, 2022

JohnPaul William Strate

October 21, 1968 – June 5, 2022

We are sad to inform you of the passing of JohnPaul (JP) William Strate, who peacefully left us on June 5, 2022, after an eight-month battle with stage-four glioblastoma. JohnPaul was born on October 21, 1968, in Pueblo, CO to Bill and Elaine Strate. JP...

Jun 5, 2022

Sara Nicole Patoc, also known to many as “Poofy,” loved living life to the fullest. She was an educator who dedicated herself to being an inspiration to the children she taught and the coworkers who joined in around her. Sara was a woman who showered others with love and made you feel like you were the most important person...

Jun 4, 2022

The family of Robert “Rob” Graser is mourning his loss after he suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on June 4, 2022 at the age of 55 years old. He is affectionately remembered and will truly be missed by his soul mate, best friend and wife of 35 years, Laura Graser. Rob is also survived by his two sons Mitch...

Jun 3, 2022

Donald F. (DJ) Petersen III, 31, passed away  in Aurora, Colorado on June 3, 2022.

Born March 22, 1991 in Denver, Colorado, DJ lived all of his life in the Denver metropolitan area, but mostly in Aurora.  His passion was writing beats and lyrics, and sharing his music online for others to enjoy.  He regularly performed his...

Jun 2, 2022

Suzanne (Sue) Murphy Keyes, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2022.  She was born on February 28, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA to Ann Ferney Murphy and Ralph Oliver (RO) Murphy, Jr.

Sue attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where she met her loving husband of 52 years, Richard (Dick) Kinsman Keyes.  They...

Jun 2, 2022

Marie (Totta) Reiber - loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother - passed away at the age of 88 on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice, and her daughter, Janet.

Marie was born on August 2, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri to Peter and Mary (Ventura) Totta, immigrants from Italy. When Marie...

Jun 2, 2022

The earthly life of Edythe Griste Berglund came to a close on June 2, 2022. Family and friends will sing to the glory of God and celebrate Edythe’s life at the First Baptist Church, McPherson, Kan. at 6 p.m., Sunday, July 10.

Edythe was born to Isabella LaVecchia and W.E. Griste on Oct. 2, 1926 in Philadelphia,...

Jun 2, 2022

Linda Lou (Crowell) Deischer, 81, of Aurora, CO, passed away in her home, Thursday, June 2, 2022.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was born on July 9, 1940 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Edward and Majorie Crowell. She married William Deischer on October 8, 1960 in Rockford,...

Jun 2, 2022

Albert Ortiz was born into this world on Friday, October 04, 1935, as a precious gift to his loving parents Edward Jose and Sarah Maria Ortiz. They named their precious son Albert Juan Antonio Ortiz. At the age of eighty-six, at the appointed date of death, Thursday, June 02, 2022 he departed this world to join his mother and...

Jun 2, 2022

Davis, Gregory J, age 61, of Denver, CO, passed away June 2, 2022, at his home in Cherry Creek North. He was born January 16, 1961, in Brookings, SD, and graduated from Arapahoe High School and the University of Colorado with honors. He co-founded U-Trau, Inc., building it from a business in the basement of his parents’ house to...

Jun 1, 2022

When Ursula entered Heaven on June 1, she was reunited with her loving husband of 66 years, Samuel (Sam); who preceded her in passing on November 27, 2021. Surviving Ursula are children Dorothy (Allen), Mark (Sigrid), grandchildren Morgan Lyman (Gary), Alexander Curry (Ashley), Sophia Kitnick (Craig), and Claudia Shanmugam (Kevin), and three great-grandchildren.

Ursula Wuestendoerfer was born...

Jun 1, 2022

Jeanne Carol Donnelly, age 93, died peacefully in her home, June 1, 2022.  She was a graduate of The Ohio State University, worked as a school teacher and later managed a day care center.  She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, Boy Scout committee member, and an avid bird watcher. Mrs. Donnelly enjoyed investing as a hobby and was a life...

Jun 1, 2022

Aurora, Colorado - Noyes Coburn Stickney, Jr., 92, of Aurora, Colorado is now home with our Lord and Savior. Noyes passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 after a short illness.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony and burial with Military Honors will take place at Woodland Cemetery in Keene, New Hampshire on September 24, 2022. Memorial...

May 31, 2022

Annette Marie McKiney, 76, of Colorado Springs passed away on May 31st, 2022, at home.  Born on January 2nd, 1946, in Denver, Colorado, she was the daughter of Phillip and Mary Lou (Milano) Rotello.

Annette worked as a Medical Assistant within a practice caring for geriatric patients and, later in her career track, as a Security Officer...

May 31, 2022

Robert Erwin Malsbury Lt. Col. USAF, Retired

Bob was born on May 18th, 1929 in Hightstown, NJ, died on May 31th, 2022 in Aurora, CO. He graduated from Rutgers University and was commissioned 2nd Lt. United States Air Force in June 1951. He retired Lt. Col. in August 1979. Bob served as Director of Accounting and Finance,...

May 30, 2022

Minnie “Bunni” Davis, 78, of Lakewood, CO passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 30th, 2022 after a brief battle with an unknown illness.

Bunni was born on December 8th, 1943 to William and Eunice Strickland in Kendall, FL. After high school, she met the love of her life, Richard Davis, and they married in September...

May 30, 2022

MARILYN THEODORA TUBB

October 9, 1925—May 30, 2022

Marilyn Theodora (Teddy) Matthews Tubb, age 96, was born in Victoria, Texas on October 9,1925 to Anna Dea Haile Matthews and John Hubert Matthews, and passed peacefully in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on May 30, 2022.

Teddy graduated from Buda (Texas) High School in 1943 and...

May 30, 2022

Our family is saddened to announce the passing away of James Robert Stanaway at his current home Sunrise Memory Care.  Born James R Stanaway in Butte, Montana, August 3, 1937, he preceded in death by his wife Lucille B. Canjar Stanaway, and he is survived by his brothers Bill and (Susan), Tim and (Marie), and sisters Sister Selina, Joan and...

May 30, 2022

It is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of our Dad and brother, Kevin Lee Simmons, 60, of Aurora, Colorado.  Kevin passed away on May 30, 2022.  Kevin was born in Dallas, Texas on March 11, 1962.  He grew up and attended school in Grand Prairie, Texas and was a 1980 graduate of Grand Prairie High...