Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Charlie Lewis
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...
Harold Chantker
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...
Norma Pankoff
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)...
Brenda Pease
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....
Florence Conway
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),...
Lela Gravina
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...
Patricia Sibbitt
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...
Catherine Van Heukelem
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....
Margaret Rau
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...
Benjamin Orr
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...
Joan Brooks
Jul 20, 2022
Joan A. Brooks, 90, of Aurora passed away on July 20, 2022 at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge. Born on February 27, 1932 in Illinois, she was the daughter of James J. and Loretta M. (Demeyer) Murphy. Joan married Robert E. Brooks on January 23, 1954. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years in...
Rose Hensley
Jul 19, 2022
Rose Marie Hensley of Littleton, Colorado passed away on July 19, 2022 at the age of 87. Loving mother and friend.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 1:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.
Rose was laid to rest with her late husband Bill at...
Jeung Lee
Jul 19, 2022
Jeung Kwan Lee was born in Seoul, Korea, into a well-respected family with a recognized lineage in Korea. As an only child, his parents adored him and spoiled him. Because he was an only male child for the 3rd generation, he was raised like a prince.
While his childhood and his early adulthood was carefree, his adult...
Richard Johnston
Jul 19, 2022
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Lieutenant Colonel Richard H. Johnston retired, died on July 19, 2022.
Born in Monet, Missouri on March 28, 1936, Richard attended the University of Missouri, was class president, commander of the ROTC drill team, president of the University Singers, and member of Acacia Fraternity. Through his love of musical theater he met...
Denise Patrick
Jul 18, 2022
Denise Marie Helland Patrick joined her Lord, her favorite dog Chesney and her dad peacefully on July 18, 2022 with her children Jennifer Davis and Robert Koontz by her side in Denver, Colorado after a long battle with cancer.
Denise was born on June 4, 1953 in Austin, Minnesota to Gene and Lavonna...
Elisabeth Nowlin
Jul 18, 2022
Elisabeth Harriet Nowlin passed away in the hospital on Monday, July 18, 2022. She was 86 years old and had lived in Centennial, Colorado for the past 7 years. Her family is comforted that she is out of pain now and with the Lord.
Elisabeth was born in 1936 in San Antonio, Texas to Robert and Harriet Nowlin. The...
Gordon Christopher
Jul 18, 2022
Gordon Michael “Mike” Christopher passed away on July 18, 2022 at the age of 83. He was born on September 9th, 1938 in Denver, Colorado to Gordon and Rita Christopher. He is the oldest of 3 boys. He is survived by his twin brothers, David and Daniel Christopher. He graduated from Regis Highschool and then attended Regis College for...
Serafin Garcia
Jul 18, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Serafin L. Garcia. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Betty Carey
Jul 17, 2022
Betty L. Carey has moved on to rest in peace with the love of her life, Theodore Borrego, Sr. of Layfette, Colorado.
Proceeding Betty in death includes: Father Clell S. Carey and mother Ida “Duncan” (Richards) Carey, two siblings brother Marion Carey and sister Vivian McFarland Carey, and son Troy Vincent Borrego, Sr.
Betty is...
Raymond Ybarra
Jul 17, 2022
Raymond Mercedes Ybarra, 84 years old, passed away at home in Denver, Colorado on July 17, 2022.
Born September 24, 1937; in Compton, California. He grew up in Watts, lived in Willowbrook, Compton, Bellflower, Henderson NV, and Denver CO.
Raymond obtained an Associates of Arts at Compton College, served in The United States Army, and...
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