Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dec 14, 2021

Susan Maryetta Bybee(née Grannis) passed away on December 14, 2021.  She was deeply loved by her family: husband David(married 53 years), son Daniel and daughter in law Ann(Bonner) and granddaughter Charlotte, daughter Jennifer and grandchildren Josh, Mackenzie and Hannah.

Susan was born in Palo Alto, CA and graduated from Palo Alto High School.  She attended UC Santa...

Dec 13, 2021

Terrance D. Monahan “Terry” died on 12/13/21 after a short illness. Survived by children Sharon (Wayne) Roberson, Kathy (Kevin) Emerson, Teri Ann Monahan, Colleen (Larry) Peters, Kelly Sala, and Patrick (Marla) Monahan; sister Maureen (Bill) Maskrey. Preceded in death by beloved wife Loretta. When describing Terry Monahan his children often declared proudly “our dad is a rocket scientist.”  For...

Dec 12, 2021

Catherine (Cathy) Mary O'Connor lived a full, loving, kind and giving life, dedicated always to serving others before herself. Above all, Cathy was a dedicated mother, sister, aunt, godmother, parishioner and neighbor, and she left an indelible mark on the many people blessed to have her in their lives.  Extending beyond those in Cathy's daily life, President Ronald Reagan, American soldiers...

Dec 12, 2021

Wanda June (Atwood) Keith, of Littleton, Co passed away December 12, 2021. She was born February 3, 1938, In Abilene, Texas. She was the 7th child of 7 children born to Eugene and Emma (Arnold) Atwood. The Atwood family lived in Abilene, Texas for most of her school years and she attended Wylie schools. She was active in school...

Dec 12, 2021

Jane A. Conrad of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021 following a brief illness. She lived a full and adventurous 86 years of life.

Jane was born March 21, 1935 in Waukon, Iowa to Alyce & Creighton Palmer.

Jane was an avid skier, hiker and world traveler. She played on her...

Dec 12, 2021

Janice Bahr was born February 25th, 1937 in the home she lived in all her life. she graduated with a teaching degree and served as a Lutheran school elementary teacher for 25 years. She retired from teaching and worked another 20 years as a clerk at Denver General Hospital.

She leaves behind 9 nieces and nephews, 20...

Dec 11, 2021

Geraldine "Geri" Jones, passed away on December 11th, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was 88 years old.

Geri was born in the Chicago-area in 1933.  Her parents were Walter and Eugenia Kenick. After graduating from New Trier High School, Geri attended an art school in Chicago. While employed with Rand McNally, Geri met the love of...

Dec 11, 2021

Margaret Lorilla (Hetsler) Miller passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Margaret was born on June 26, 1934 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Rebecca (Card) and Carl Hetsler.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Phillip “Pete” Miller and sisters, Mary (Hetsler) Smith and Marjorie Hetsler.

She is survived by her...

Dec 11, 2021

Heather Choate Schultz, age 54, passed away at Parker Adventist Hospital on December 11, 2021. Heather was born on March 23, 1967 to Harold Jay Choate and Beverly Diane Choate (Butler).

Heather is survived by her father Harold Jay Choate, her husband John Joseph Schultz, her children Taylor Williamson Schultz and his wife Tara...

Dec 11, 2021

Michael “Mike” Leal of Keenesberg, CO was called home suddenly on December 11, 2021, at the age of 54. Mike grew up in the Westminster area and went to Ranum High School, Class of 86’.

Mike worked as an Electrician for 25-years from 1996 – 2021. He was well known in the electrical community and helped many...

Dec 11, 2021

Robert James “Bob” Zavaglia of Lone Tree, Colorado, passed away on December 11, 2021, at the age of 74.  Bob served his country dutifully for 27 years, starting with the Army and ending as the Special Agent in Charge for the IRS’s Criminal Investigation Division, Rocky Mountain Region.  He then served his church family as its Business Administrator from...

Dec 11, 2021

Shirley Anne Lee, 91, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully December 11, 2021. She was born October 31, 1930, in Denver, Colorado to Daniel Joseph and Anna Shirley Walsh McNamara at St Joseph Hospital. This began a tradition with four generations born at St. Joseph (Shirley, her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren).

Shirley’s life revolved around her...

Dec 11, 2021

Gary Karl Sandberg of Arvada, Colorado passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the age of 82.  He was born April 26, 1939 to Holger and Hazel Sandberg.  He graduated from Scappoose High School in 1957 followed by Oregon State University where he received a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1961.  He married Janice Fullerton in 1963.  Gary...

Dec 11, 2021

DECEASED: ROBERT "BOB" HOMME BORN: 9/2/1943 (78) ST CLOUD, MN PARENTS: FERNE WISE HOMME AND HALVOR HOMME WIFE: SUZANNE PAULY HOMME CHILD: MEGGAN MARIE HOMME

BOB PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY SATURDAY, DEC 11, 2021 AT LIFE CARE CENTER OF LITTLETON. A PRIVATE, FAMILY ONLY MEMORIAL WILL TAKE PLACE AT HORAN & MCCONATY FUNERAL HOME.

BOB GRADUATED FROM...

Dec 11, 2021

Joseph "Jack" D Clark was born January 20,1927, in Fairbury, Nebraska, and took his last breath on December 11, 2021 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He is preceded in death by Cleo, his loving wife of 70 years and two grandchildren. He is survived by three married sons and their wives; Michael (Cecilia), Gregory (Kathy) and Timothy (Iris) along with three grandchildren...

Dec 10, 2021

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 10, 2021, he was 83.

He will be deeply missed by those who loved him, but never forgotten.  A man with a heart of gold and who so loved his little doggies that came into his life.  He gave his love unconditionally.  The world was a better...

Dec 10, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Thies, 90, a resident of Arvada passed away at Nightingale Suites.  Dorothy was the wife of Barry H. Thies; mother of Brian (Cheryl) Thies and Diane (Gary) Luecke; grandmother of Mitchell, Desiree, Jordan Thies; Kristen, Emma, Renae, Alan & Jacob Luecke.  She also was a great-grandmother to 5 great-grandchildren.  Dorothy was preceded in death by 6 siblings.  Her...

Dec 10, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Cross Willis passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021, surrounded by family.  She was 88 and one-half years old – she said “don’t forget the one-half!”

Elizabeth was born in Cross, South Carolina to Robert Newton Cross and Florrie Bernice Sandefur Cross.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. Mason M. Willis,...

Dec 10, 2021

Andrew William Watson, age 53, died in Denver, Colorado on Friday, Dec. 10th, 2021.

Born Nov. 14th, 1968, in Kansas City, KS, Andrew grew up in Overland Park, KS, and attended Bishop Miege High School, Benedictine College and Franciscan University of Steubenville. Andrew worked a variety of places over his lifetime including a hamburger restaurant, a yacht...

Dec 10, 2021

Brian Kent Varnadore passed unexpectedly in his home in Littleton, CO on December 10th at the age of 36.

Brian is survived by his mother Brenda Varnadore, of Littleton; brother Christopher (Brianna) of Lakewood; their children Chyeanne, Dayemin & Payeton; half-sisters Janine (Phil) and their children and Janelle and her children; fiancé Courtney Williams; daughter Aaliyah also of...