Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Fern Wesswick
Dec 10, 2021
Naomi Fern Wesswick passed away peacefully in the arms of her husband of 66 years on Friday morning, December 10, 2021. Fern was born March 31, 1927 in Greeley, Colorado to Ruth and Roy Nordell. She grew up an only child in Greeley. As a child, she had both scarlet and rheumatic fever and was not able to participate...
Shirley Kitson
Dec 10, 2021
Shirley Mae Kitson, age 96, passed away on December 10, 2021. She was born on October 25, 1925 in Oak Creek, Colorado and later was adopted by James and Mary Doyle.
She is survived by her 3 children: Sheila Foster and her husband Mike of Lakewood; Tim Kitson and his wife Carrie Pepler of Thornton; and Cindy...
Malcolm Johnson
Dec 10, 2021
Malcolm Lafayette Johnson, 82, of Arvada passed away on December 10, 2021 at Lutheran Medical Center. Born on December 7, 1939 in Texas he was the son of Chester Elmer and Thelma Eunice (Osbourne) Johnson. Malcolm married Helen Reid on 8-5-1961 and together they shared 60 years of marriage.
Malcolm had a passion for sales and business...
Robert "Bob" Gentile
Dec 10, 2021
Robert “Bob” Lawrence Gentile was born on February 3, 1965 to Larry and Diane Gentile in Los Angeles. Bob grew up in Inglewood, California, graduating from Loyola High School and California State University, Long Beach. He began his career at State Farm Insurance before becoming a stay at home Dad to his children Andrew and Samantha. In...
Keith Barnett
Dec 10, 2021
Keith Andrew Barnett, age 37, died at the Porter Hospice in Littleton on December 10, 2021. He died of liver cancer that was diagnosed 6 months earlier, in July. He was born in Colorado and lived his whole life here. He attended Douglas County Schools as well as various technical colleges. He obtained several high-level technical certificates from the...

Carmel Siote
Dec 9, 2021
Carmel Siote, 96, passed away on December 9, 2021. Carmel married Louis Siote and together they shared 48 years of together. Carmel is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Siote; and her son's Ronald Siote and Randy Siote. She is survived by her daughter Linda McLaughlin; and son Gerald Siote.
Rosary will be held on December...
Ihn Matsunaga
Dec 9, 2021
Ihn Kim Matsunaga, age 80, passed away in her home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on December 9, 2021. “Kim” was born on February 11, 1941 in Raijin City, North Korea to Dr. Ki Won Kim and Ok Soon Lee. After the end of WWII, her family moved to Seoul, South Korea where she grew up. Kim graduated from Sook...
Gilbert Martinez
Dec 9, 2021
Gilbert passed away peacefully on Dec.9th. 2021 Just 17 days shy of turning 94. Gilbert was born in Park city Utah, and raised in Questa New Mexico. Gilbert was Married to Celia (Sally) Martinez for over 68 years. Gilbert retired after 40 years with Gates Rubber Co. He could always be found at the VFW, where he enjoyed playing cards,...
Patricia Carmen
Dec 8, 2021
Patricia Ann Carmen, age 74, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 8, 2021 at her home in Highlands Ranch, CO after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 20, 1947 in NYC, NY to Inez and William Gorgay. She graduated from Catholic Medical Center School of Nursing, class of 1981. She celebrated her 40th anniversary as...
Helen Johnson
Dec 8, 2021
Helen Marie Johnson, 78, of Arvada passed away on December 8, 2021 at Lutheran Medical Center. Born on August 14, 1943 in Texas she was the daughter of Buford Rex and Nellie Bernice (Bockmon) Reid. Helen married Malcolm Johnson on August 5, 1961 and together they shared 60 years of marriage.
Helen was a loving wife and...
Richard "Dick" Adams
Dec 8, 2021
Richard ‘Dick’ Adams, 80 years of Littleton, CO passed away peacefully December 8, 2021, with family by his side at Littleton hospital.
Dick is survived by his four children; Rick (Ricia); Mike (Danielle); Tony (Melissa), and Sherri; 7 grandchildren, Jack, Matt, Kyla, Lauren, Drew, Will and Keegan.
Dick was born in Lewistown, Montana and raised...
Anthony Kilhoffer
Dec 8, 2021
Anthony “Tony” Kilhoffer passed away on December 8, 2021, at the age of 47. He spent his time on this Earth soaking up everything that could make up an enjoyable human experience. He chose to spend his time surrounded by his family & friends, camping in the mountains, or cruising on his motorcycle in the 300 days of sunshine...
Jesus Nunez-Perez
Dec 7, 2021
Jesus Jose Nunez-Perez passed away on December 7, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Juana, children Miguel Sanchez and his wife Azucena Gutierrez, Rita Mariana Nunez, Hermila Rebeca Nunez and her husband Alejandro Pereda and Liliana Nunez.
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Kaitlin Hooks
Dec 7, 2021
Kaitlin Hooks, 25, passed away suddenly in her home in Aurora, Colorado. Her family is shocked and deeply saddened by her loss.
Kaitlin was born on September 11, 1996 to her mother Sabrina Hooks in Denver, Colorado. After graduating from Denver Online High School she dreamed of pursuing a career in nursing or education. She worked as...
Calvin Phillips, Jr.
Dec 7, 2021
Calvin Lester Phillips, Jr., 64,died at Medical Center of Aurora, Aurora, Colorado on Tuesday December 7, 2021. The cause was pneumonia. Born on November 8, 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia, he lived in Aurora, Colorado and was self-employed (Eco Paint, Inc.) as a Paint Contractor. Cal was Christian of southern Baptist faith.
Cal was a loving husband and...
Pedro Juarez
Dec 7, 2021
Pedro Juarez passed away on December 7, 2021 in Parker, Colorado. He was an incredible Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and human being. He leaves behind a family and community who was touched by generosity, love, humor, and caring soul.
He spent most of his life serving the Latin community through his Holistic practice. To know Pedro was...
Marilyn Troilo
Dec 6, 2021
Marilyn Jean Troilo passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Troilo and daughter Tammy DiTorrice. Survived by daughter Lori Troilo, son-in-law Louis DiTorrice and grandsons Danny DiTorrice and Reno Reece.
She will be missed by many including her Bridge family. Her days were filled...
Lawrence Cordova
Dec 6, 2021
Lawrence Eugene Cordova, 72 of Highlands Ranch, CO, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2021.
Larry lived a fulfilling life as a father, brother, and friend. He will be greatly missed for his sense of humor and generosity. He was always there without judgment when anyone called for help or advice. Being a kind and dependable father was of the...
Gary Starkey
Dec 6, 2021
Gary L. Starkey, age 80, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021.
Born on February 4, 1941 in Ogallala, Nebraska, into a generations-long railroad family. Gary had a life-long love of learning; he was very upset when, as a young child, he was only allowed to borrow books from the children’s section of the public library. While...
Jimmy Thomas
Dec 6, 2021
Jimmy Cris Thomas, age 70, passed away on December 6, 2021. He was born in Merced, California on April 24, 1951 to the late Delbert Dean Thomas and the late Norma L. Carr Thomas.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Linda Gay Thomas, his sons Jason Christopher Thomas (Stephanie Ann) and Michael...
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