Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Beverly Nora
Dec 17, 2021
Beverly Ann Nora, 81, passed away in Garner, NC on December 17, 2021. She died from complications of Alzheimer’s. Bev was born on November 28, 1940, in Cedar Falls, Iowa to parents Clara and Kenneth Baumgartner. She married her husband, Jerry Nora, April 16, 1960. They had three children, Kimberly Shemanske (Ken) Aurora, CO, Kathy Taylor (Roy) Garner, NC, and...
Joan Grady
Dec 17, 2021
Joan Florence Butterworth Grady, 92, from Parker, passed away on December 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 4, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Roderick Butterworth and his wife Pearl Levy. Joan married George Grady on November 24, 1954 and together they shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. Joan...
Rob Arnold
Dec 17, 2021
Robert (Rob) C Arnold was an extremely caring and tender-hearted individual just like his father. He had patience and understanding along with integrity and a strong sense of character. He was kind and compassionate and enjoyed getting to know people on a deeper level. Rob began playing golf at a young age with his father which provided peace and...
Russell Potter
Dec 17, 2021
Russell Matthew Potter, 64, passed on December 17, 2021.
Born in Newark, Ohio on February 19, 1957, Russell grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1975. Russell worked as a farrier for over 30 years, shoeing his first horse at 15 years old. He married his high school sweetheart Karen...
Barbara Royle
Dec 17, 2021
Barbara Jean Peterson Royle died on December 17, 2021, peacefully at home. Barbara was born on June 2, 1942 in West Union, Iowa to Mary and Raymond Stewart. She is survived by her daughter, Melanie Peterson, and her sister, Katherine Louise Stewart, and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Peterson.
Barbara’s formative years...
Henry "Hank" Van Fleet
Dec 17, 2021
Henry Van Fleet, of Golden, died December 17 at the age of 91. “Hank,” as known by many, was a lifelong Denver-area resident. Born in Florence, Colorado, Hank was a multiple-generation native Coloradan, a point in which he seemed to take great pride. He grew up in East Denver and graduated from East High School.
Hank served...
Ella Ford
Dec 17, 2021
Ella June Ford, 83, was born December 12, 1938 to Champ and Edna Harvey. She passed away December 17, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. She married Edgar Duncan in 1957 and had three children, Alvin, Stephanie, and Cynthia (Cindy) Ella June spent her life helping others in the medical field. In her spare time, she enjoyed going to...
Kenneth Montgomery
Dec 17, 2021
Kenneth Wayne Montgomery, 67, passed away December 17, 2021. Kenny was born September 6, 1954, in Denver, Colorado to John E. and Janice Chiddix Montgomery.
Kenny lived in Denver his entire life and was a true Colorado native. He found many ways to enjoy the outdoors and especially the Colorado mountains where he loved four-wheeling in his...
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