Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Luis Carrasquillo

Luis Carrasquillo

Dec 22, 2021

Luis Carrasquillo passed away peacefully at home on December 22nd, 2021, at 8 pm. He was a good son, brother, husband, uncle, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born on June 16, 1926, to Perfecta and Juan Carrasquillo in Puerto Rico.

As he loved to tell us all, he moved to New Jersey and worked building roads...

Margaret Thornton

Margaret Thornton

Dec 22, 2021

Margaret Ellison Thornton was born in Anderson, South Carolina, on August 22, 1939. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the age of 82 in Littleton, Colorado.

Margaret is survived by her husband, John Thornton and their four children: Dee Wild, Lynne Bennett, Matt Thornton, and Marlene Parker, two sisters: Sue Owen and Frances...

Edward Jelks

Edward Jelks

Dec 22, 2021

Ed Jelks, 99, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 22, 2021, in Denver, Colorado, where he had been living the past three and a half years to be close to his son and family.  In accordance with his wishes there will be no visitation, funeral, or other service.  Horan and McConaty Funeral Home, Centennial, CO, has assisted...

Dolores Smith

Dolores Smith

Dec 22, 2021

Dolores, Dee, Dodie, Nana Dee, Momo….beloved names for a beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma and friend to so many.

Dolores was born Dolores Mary Ryan to George and Celeste Ryan on 10-13-1929 in St. Louis, Mo. where she grew up with her brother George and attended Fontbonne Womens college on scholarship. She majored in Biochemistry and...

Krystine Bybee

Krystine Bybee

Dec 22, 2021

The usual obituary just didn’t seem right for Krystine. She accomplished so much in her 29 years as a daughter, sister, and best friend to so many.

*Krystine was born in San Diego, CA on February 1, 1992. *She loved cooking and spent hours in the kitchen developing her own signature dishes. When asked ‘what did you...

Linda Tanner

Linda Tanner

Dec 22, 2021

Linda D. Tanner, age 80, passed away in her home on Wednesday December 22, 2021.

Born in Hershey, Pennsylvania on May 13, 1941 to Luigi and Marianna Macchioni. Linda spent her younger years enjoying the splendor of the Pennsylvania countryside and playing with her younger brother Joe. As she grew into adulthood, she pursued her passion for...

Mary Mace

Mary Mace

Dec 22, 2021

MARY EILEEN MACE passed away on December 22, 2021 in Littleton Colorado.

Mary was born November 18, 1950 in Masonville, Iowa.  She graduated in 1969 from West Delaware High School in Manchester, Iowa.  She later graduated with her Associates Degree from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  In 2021, Mary was happily married to Roger Cramer...

Donald Lucero

Donald Lucero

Dec 21, 2021

Donald J. Lucero , 78, of Denver, passed away December 21, 2021. There will be a funeral service held for him on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 10am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Bvld., Lakewood. Burial service with military honors will take place after the service at 11:30am, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area B.

Richard Sowers

Richard Sowers

Dec 21, 2021

Richard E. Sowers of Littleton, Colorado passed away on December 21, 2021 at the age of 69 and will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and brother. Richard is survived by his son Erik Sowers, his daughter Laura Manzik (Sowers) and her husband Ryan Manzik, his two beautiful grandchildren - Ruby and Rocco Manzik, his brother Lee Sowers...

Ronald Hollingshead

Ronald Hollingshead

Dec 21, 2021

Ronald Lee Hollingshead, 77, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on December 21, 2021 while in his sleep. He will never be replaced, and will always will be loved and remembered by us all. Ronald was born on July 21, 1944 to Lee and Alta Hollingshead in Coalville, Utah. After Ron completed a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Utah State...

Philip Bobo

Philip Bobo

Dec 21, 2021

Philip Lane Bobo was born on November 29th, 1940, in Beaver Falls, PA and passed away December 21st, 2021, of Lung Cancer in his home, under hospice care, in Lakewood, CO.  Philip grew up in Grove City, PA attending local schools through 9th grade then entered Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, graduating in 1959.  In 2019, Philip returned to Culver where he was inducted into...

Matthew Reichel

Matthew Reichel

Dec 21, 2021

Matthew Jason Reichel, age 47, died of natural causes at his home in Aurora, Colorado on December 21, 2021. Matt was born on June 12, 1974 in Augusta, Georgia. He moved to Colorado in 1983 and lived in both Greeley and Aurora. He graduated from Greeley West High School in 1992 and received his bachelor’s degree in business from...

Marie Marsalisi

Marie Marsalisi

Dec 21, 2021

Marie Ann Marsalisi, 68, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.  She was born in Connecticut, moved to Michigan at an early age and lived most of her life in Colorado. She will be remembered as someone who loved her dogs and music, treasured her moments at the theater, and found joy in making others smile.

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James Bates

James Bates

Dec 20, 2021

Beloved husband, father, mentor, leader and dear friend passed away on December 20th, 2021 at his home in Brighton, CO. He was with his loving wife, Margie, and daughters, Jennifer and Angela.

Born, October 4th, 1945 in Greeley, Colorado to Harry Bates and Mabel Cottle, Jim was brought up tending the family farm, bailing hay and taking...

Joan Olsen

Joan Olsen

Dec 19, 2021

Joan Josephine Olsen lived a thoughtful and selfless life, always putting her family and friends first. Joan passed away on Dec 19, 2021. She was 88 years old. She was caring and kind always calling to check on you and yours. We were grateful and blessed to receive her love and love her back.

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Sarah Akerly

Sarah Akerly

Dec 19, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Sarah Akerly. On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the age of 56, with her husband and two of their children by her side, Sarah fell asleep in the Lord.

Sarah will be affectionately remembered by the entirety of her world. She...

Sally Zanon

Sally Zanon

Dec 19, 2021

Sally Kay (McGuire) Zanon, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 after a courageous 11 1/2 year battle with breast cancer. She was 73. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Sally was born in Portage, Wisconsin on August 31, 1948 to James and Alice McGuire. She was the second oldest of...

Philip Smith

Philip Smith

Dec 19, 2021

Philip Dale Smith, 89, of Castle Rock, CO, went to be with his Lord on Dec.19, 2021.

He was born to Owen D. and Helen S. Smith in Delta, CO.  He had one sister, Regina. His childhood was spent in south Denver.  He was a member of Denver’s Highlander Boys, achieving the rank of Colonel and he...

Jacqueline Hudson

Jacqueline Hudson

Dec 18, 2021

Jacqueline Lee Hudson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, born April 16, 1947, left this world on Saturday, December 18, 2021. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Joseph Hudson, whom she had been married to since September 1988. She is survived by her two daughters, Gina Marie Vitale-Amos (Todd Amos) of Strasburg, Ohio and Alicia Lee...

Sheryl Stegeman

Sheryl Stegeman

Dec 18, 2021

Everyone who met Sheryl Stegeman was blessed with a wide smile, a big heart, and amazing laughter. We sadly lost our shining star on December 18, 2021, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado at the age of 45.

Sheryl Lynn Stegeman (Martynes) was born on June 23, 1976, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She spent...