Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 19, 2021

Jack John Robert van Meel was granted his angel wings on July 19, 2021. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

Jack was born in Kerkrade, Holland on April 18, 1958.

Jack graduated from Butte High School and went on to get a degree in the fledgling business of computer hardware from...

Jul 18, 2021

Francis Xavier O’Connor III, Frank, 74 of Centennial Colorado, passed away on July 18, 2021, from complications from diabetes.

Frank was born in Rockville Centre, NY on June 7, 1947, to Francis and Patrice O’Connor.  He graduated from St. Agnes High School in Rockville Centre, NY in 1965.  He earned an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts at...

Jul 18, 2021

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Thomas Christopher Moore on the evening of July 18, 2021. He was 60 years old.

Thomas was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on December 18, 1960, to Wallace Sheldon Moore and Catherine Mehan Likely Moore. He was one of five children; Lucy, Elizabeth (Buffy), Tom,...

Jul 18, 2021

Edward (Ed) Walker passed away peacefully at home in Highlands Ranch, CO on 7/18/21 with his loving wife Mary at his side.  Ed attended the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago with an intense love of art and music but ultimately graduated from the University of Illinois with a business degree.  He proudly served in the United States Army as a member...

Jul 17, 2021

Wesley “Red” McClay, age 88, passed at UC Health on July 17, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

Born April 4, 1933 in Washington County, Illinois to Owen and Isla McClay, he resided the majority of his life in Aurora, CO. Red pursued multiple entrepreneurial works beginning at a young age as a paper boy to owning multiple...

Jul 17, 2021

Steven R. "Randy" Wells son of Betty M. Wells (Arvada); father to Jeremiah Wells (Arvada), and Jessica Ross (Arvada); brother to David A. Wells (Arvada), Linda D.. Paskey (Las Vegas, NV), Debra L. Salankey (Westminster). He was an excellent army helicopter mechanic, and automotive manager. Visitation will be held on Friday 7/23/2021 from 4 PM to 8 PM at...

Jul 17, 2021

Karma Zoe Joseph Smith died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 17, 2021, two days prior to her 88th birthday.

Karma was born and raised in the small, southern Utah town of Beaver. She met Collin Smith while attending the University of Utah where she received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in music....

Jul 16, 2021

Carl Edward Rodriguez, November 13,1931- July 15,2021 Carl Lived a fulfilling life as a father, Brother, Husband and a Best Friend to the end. He loved listening to Christain talk radio, talking about his past and enjoying the company of his friends. In keeping with his nature, funeral services are private and for immediate family only. Those Wishing to honor...

Jul 16, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Edgar, age 85, devoted husband, cherished father and grandfather, passed into God’s loving arms on Friday, July 16th, 2021. Tom was born November 7th, 1935 to Bernice and Harry Edgar in Park Ridge, Illinois.  He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, on April 13th, 1957 and moved to Rolling Meadows, Illinois, where he and Barbara had 4...

Jul 16, 2021

Ryan Jose Vigil AKA: The Bug, The Captain

Ryan passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 16, 2021 at the young age of 27.

Born to Robby & Cass Vigil on November 1, 1993. Ryan had an immense passion and love for music. Ryan’s love for music led him into a career that he loved, living...

Jul 15, 2021

Claudia was born on March 26th, 1936 in Windsor, CO to Andrew and Clara Tongish, the 3rd child after brother Virgil and sister Shirley.  She was born in a snowstorm, and out of her 85 years of life, she recalled only a handful of times it didn’t snow on her birthday.

She grew up in Windsor and...

Jul 15, 2021

The community and our family mourn the loss of Officer Ashley Haarmann.  Ashley was born on January 4, 1986.  After overcoming many life obstacles, she decided to serve the public.

Ashley served proudly as a police officer for the Houston Police Department for 5 years, 2 of which were spent in the Crime Reduction Unit of the...

Jul 15, 2021

Heidi was born December 13th 1978 to Teresa Becky and Bobby Salter. She tragically passed July 15th 2021.

Heidi will leave behind an unfillable hole.  She touched the soul of everyone who crossed her path.  The definition of a Mama Bear, she gave birth to four children, but was considered a second Mom to many more. A...

Jul 15, 2021

Joan B. Nienke 1941 – 2021

At home in Denver July 15, 2021 just after 8:30PM a special woman flew with the angels.  Loving Mother, Wife and Grandmother, Joan Nienke leaves behind her two daughters, Andrea Matson, Son-in-law Richard Matson, daughter Karen Landers Zeile and grandson Udo Zeile.

Joan was born January 14, 1941 to...

Jul 15, 2021

Calvin Lon Timpe 67 went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday July 15, 2021 in Aurora Colorado.  A Celebration of Life will be held July 31, 2021 10:00 am at Horan and McConaty on Parker Road and Dartmouth Avenue in Aurora Colorado.

Calvin was born November 14, 1953 in Denver Colorado and taken...

Jul 14, 2021

Al Strand passed away peacefully at the age of 96 in Highlands Ranch, CO.  He spent his final weeks with the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Louise, and his son and daughter were with him at the end.

Al, a proud WWII veteran, graduate of Colorado College and 34-year GM employee, was a...

Jul 14, 2021

Lois M. VanSciver, 94, passed away July 14th at Cadence Assisted Living Facility from natural causes. Her husband of 73 years preceded her in death in 2018.

Lois was born in Camden, New Jersey on November 3, 1926. Due to her husband being in the service, she has lived in Pennsauken, NJ; Lakehurst Naval Station, NJ;  Toms...

Jul 14, 2021

Richard “Dick” Kent Trabert, 78, passed away in Denver, CO on July 14, 2021.

Dick was born on December 5,1942 in Alliance, NE where he met his wife of 54 years, Joanne (Elliott) Trabert. They moved to Denver, CO in 1967 where they resided until his passing. Dick was a computer programmer spending his career working for...

Jul 14, 2021

José Stanley Lascano died peacefully and without pain at home after keeping pancreatic cancer at bay for almost 6 years. He passed on July 14th, 2021, at the age of 77.

Born in Denver, Colorado, José grew up in Pueblo, Colorado, and graduated from Pueblo Central High in 1961. After graduation, José enlisted in the US Army...

Jul 14, 2021

Judith Arlene Willner, 75, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away July 14, 2021 from congestive heart failure. She was born May 13, 1946, in Grand Island, Nebraska to Margie and Jack Fogland.

She is survived by her children, Kristine, Craig, Jason, Steven, Courtney, and Alex; and her grandchildren, Chelsea, Neesa, Drisana, Jackson, Allison, Peyton, Tatum, Stella, Max, and...