Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Nancy Pettit Turek
Dec 28, 2024
Nancy Pettit Turek (Babcock/Green), age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 28, 2024.
Nancy was born on October 14, 1937 to Helen (Nesbitt) Pettit and Walter H. Pettit in Washington, PA. She graduated from Washington High School in PA, went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree at Malone College in OH, and her Masters of...
Daniel McGhghy
Dec 28, 2024
Daniel Ray McGhghy passed peacefully from this earth December 28th, 2024, at age 75. Born August 6th, 1949, Daniel would remain a life-long Colorado resident, growing up in the Barnum neighborhood of southwest Denver. Daniel graduated from West High School, and would marry his sweetheart Ellen Anthony. Daniel and Ellen would eventually add a daughter, Katherine, to the family. Daniel...
Leo "Bruce" Clabaugh
Dec 28, 2024
Leo “Bruce” Clabaugh of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, sadly passed away at his home surrounded by family on December 28, 2024 at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Clabaugh, his son, John Clabaugh, of Centennial, Colorado, his daughter, Marci Clabaugh, of Parker, Colorado, and his brothers, Rick Clabaugh, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and Rob Clabaugh, of...
Betty Maxine Zurek
Dec 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Maxine Zurek, a remarkable woman who lived 95 vibrant years with strength, resilience, and an adventurous spirit that inspired everyone who knew her.
Born with a zest for life that only grew with age, Maxine was a novice athlete who never let fear or convention hold her back. She embraced the...
Gerald "Jerry" Anthony Ligrani
Dec 28, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Anthony Ligrani was born in Denver, Colorado on March 20, 1964 to his parents, Anthony Ligrani and Shirley Vecchio. He was raised with his two sisters, Chantel and Briana. Jerry was educated through Westminster Public Schools where he attended Utah Junction Elementary, Scott Carpenter Junior High, and Iver C. Ranum High School. Jerry began his pursuit of higher...
Carol Joan Hembre
Dec 27, 2024
Carol Joan (Halsor) Hembre, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 27 at the TenderCare at Pinehurst Assisted Living facility. She was a 62-year resident of Littleton.
Carol was born in DeForest, Wisconsin on a cold Saturday morning January 30, 1932, to Doris (Johnson) and Arthur Halsor. She was the second of three girls, with older sister June...
Donald A Melbye
Dec 27, 2024
Donald A. Melbye went home to be with Jesus on December 27, 2024 having lived a full life of 96 years. He has reunited in heaven with the love of his life Ann Louise Melbye (nee Borden) who predeceased him on April 14, 2019. He is survived by stepdaughter - Vicki Moran, stepson - Bob Jones, sister - Joan Thulson,...
Diane Joan Morgan
Dec 27, 2024
Diane Joan Morgan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 27, 2024, in Littleton, Colorado, at the age of 67.
Born on July 26, 1957, in Pueblo, Colorado, Diane was a true Colorado native whose life was deeply rooted in the beauty and community of her home state.
Diane married the love of her life, Robert Morgan,...
Jon Herbert Shive
Dec 27, 2024
Jon Herbert Shive was born on April 30, 1939, in a small two-room house in Salem, Indiana. During the early years of World War II, his family moved to Jeffersonville, Indiana, and after the war, they settled in Bloomington, Indiana. Jon spent his formative years there, excelling academically and graduating from high school with honors. He went on to attend...
Eleanor Raisch
Dec 27, 2024
Eleanor (Eafanti) Raisch, 96, of Arvada, CO, peacefully passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. Eleanor was a beloved Italian American born in Denver December 18, 1928. Her family were hard working Italians who came to America from Gildone, Italy, and would eventually make their way to the north side of Denver to raise their 5 children. North Denver is also...
Avalina "Ava" Marie Polson
Dec 27, 2024
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Avalina "Ava" Marie Lombardi Polson, who peacefully passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 83. Ava was cherished by all who knew her.
Avalina was born to Fiore & Maria Lombardi on April 30, 1941, in Denver, Colorado. Married James Leroy Polson in August of 1959. She was a dedicated...
Betty Jo Ales
Dec 27, 2024
Betty Jo (Diehl) Ales, age 85, died in Arvada, CO on December 27, 2024. She was a graduate of Central High School in Grand Junction, Colorado and Bethel School of Nursing in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During this time, she met and married Donald Ales who was her husband for 56 years. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science...
Lester G. Hanley
Dec 27, 2024
Lester George Hanley, age 70, passed away on December 27, 2024 at Brookdale Meridian Lakewood. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gina Hanley, and his daughter, Krista Hanley.
Les was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on November 26, 1954 to George and Lorraine Hanley; although George didn’t meet his son for an entire year as he was stationed in...
True Somer Anderson
Dec 27, 2024
True Somer “Sugar” Anderson of Littleton, Colorado passed away at the extraordinary age of 93, on December 27, 2024. True’s leaving was nearly perfectly timed with the onset of physical limitations that prevented her from enjoying her favorite pastime: milling about and ignoring anyone who asked her to please sit down and rest.
Born August 24, 1931, in Wilson, Kansas, she...
Charlene Marie Miller
Dec 27, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and so much love, that we announce the peaceful passing of Charlene "Gaga" Miller on December 27, 2024. She was a light in our family, a cornerstone of wisdom, kindness, and selflessness, who blessed us with 84 years of life.
Born on September 6, 1940 in Denver, CO, Charlene was a woman of incredible strength, deep...
Rene E. Crothers
Dec 26, 2024
Rene E. Crothers Jr., of Centennial, CO passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 88. Rene retired from the Oil & Gas industry, where he worked for over 40 years. He spent his retirement volunteering for many reputable organizations such as the Lion's Club, Easter Seals, Bethany Lutheran Church, and Meals on Wheels. Rene was survived by...
Dewey LeGrande Long
Dec 26, 2024
Dewey LeGrande Long left his family to mourn on December 26, 2024, after a short illness. Born March 20,1940 to Jack and Kathryn (Cox) Long in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Dewey was raised with a strong work ethic and commitment to family. As a young man, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated as valedictorian of his high...
Dora Fie
Dec 26, 2024
Dora Fie was born at her family farm in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada on December 4, 1926, to Samuel and Esther Ochitwa. There was a huge snowstorm, so her father was not able to register Dorie’s birth until December 6. Dorie’s birthday was annually celebrated for three days on December 4, 5 and 6. Just six months after her birth, Dorie’s...
Byron Douglas Cook
Dec 25, 2024
Byron Douglas Cook, 81, passed away December 25, 2024 at Collier Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Judy, their daughter Heather Mackell (Gregg), their son Lance Cook (Lisa) and two grandchildren, Lauren Mackell and Connor Mackell . He is also survived by his brother Warren Cook (Susan) of Annapolis MD, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins...
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