Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Helen Doherty

Jun 23, 2021

Helen Mae Doherty, age 91, died peacefully on June 23, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 30, 1930 to Mary and Amadeo Cordova, in Trinidad, Colorado. She had a happy childhood in Trinidad, where her father was the town Sheriff.  Later, her father’s job as a prison guard took her to Canon City, Colorado where...

Heather Karas

Jun 23, 2021

Heather Terese Karas, 60, of Parker, died at Sky Ridge Medical Center surrounded by her loving family on June 23, 2021 following her courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her twin children, Marina and Michael Karas, loving furry companions, Toula and Oreo; Siblings, Coral (George) Howe, Holly (Alex) Robb, Amber (Dave) Jordan, Joseph Cumming; Mother-in-law, Sylvia Karas;...

Penny Summers

Jun 23, 2021

Penny (Reeves) Summers, age 76, of Arvada, CO, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on Wednesday June 23, 2021, after a long and valiant battle with health ailments.

Penny was born August 7, 1944, in Success, Arkansas. She was 6 of 7 siblings and the first-born daughter.

Penny married the love of her life, William Paul Summers,...

Pati Hogan

Jun 23, 2021

Pati Hogan, 56, of Boulder, Colorado passed away on June 23, 2021 in Thornton, Colorado.

A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Friday, July 2, 2021, 11:00am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel (9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado).

Please share your memories of Pati and condolences with her family in the Tribute...

Gilbert Lopez

Jun 22, 2021

Gilbert Joseph Lopez, of Elizabeth, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from pneumonia at the age of 80. Gilbert was born on October 4, 1940 in New Mexico to Lisandro and Virginia Lopez.

Gilbert will be remembered for his strength and courage, hilarious sense of humor, his positive energy, and the love he shared with...

Metta Inskeep

Jun 22, 2021

Metta Gray Inskeep, 82, of Parker Colorado, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at home on June 22, 2021, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Metta was born February 24, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey to Kenneth and Katharine Lent Carberry. She graduated from Douglass College in 1961 with a degree in...

Dorothy Hines

Jun 21, 2021

Dorothy Irene “Dottie” Hines, beautiful and loving wife, mother, nana, grandma, mentor, and friend to so many, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 21, 2021 at the age of 91. Her room at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Denver was at capacity as her children, their spouses, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren surrounded her. Dorothy was born...

Rosezella Ritchie

Jun 21, 2021

Rosezella June Ritchie passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021 at the age of 86. She was born on June 6, 1935 in Campo, CO, she is 1 of 15 siblings. She was a very proud member of the The New Apostolic Church, she loved attending church every Sunday, and looked forward to the get togethers after in the...

Gordon Beesley

Jun 21, 2021

Gordon Beesley was a police officer, musician, hiker, biker, husband, father, brother, uncle and beloved friend during his 51 years.  Born in Connecticut and raised in New Jersey, Gordon moved to Boulder to attend the University of Colorado before settling in the area permanently with his wife and two sons.

As a widely respected officer with the...

Mary Pearson

Jun 21, 2021

Mary Pearson, beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend, passed away on June 21, 2021, after a brief battle with lung cancer. She leaves a legacy of love and fond memories in the hearts of all who knew her.

Born Mary Holland on December 27, 1955, in West Helena, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Otto and...

Karen Frasco

Jun 20, 2021

Karen Kay Frasco passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 20th, 2021, after a three-year battle with cancer.  Karen was the loving and beloved mother of five, grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of three.

Born in Los Angeles, California, on January 1st, 1938, Karen was a California girl through and through.  But she loved and enjoyed her...

Thomas Deblaker

Jun 19, 2021

Thomas Alan DeBlaker was born January 12, 1960 in Clovis, New Mexico, and died on June 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. He was a badass in every way, living life large, never shying away from an adventure.

Tom was a sweet and generous child who earned the title “The Peace Maker” for trying to soothe others. His love...

Patricio Mora

Jun 18, 2021

Patricio J. Mora, June 24, 1945 - June 18, 2021, survived by wife Carol Ann Mora; daughter Maria (Anthony) Romero; grandson Jordan (Shea) Romero; granddaughter Jada Romero; brothers Andrew, Joe, Freddie, Jimmy;  sister Annie; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his son Patricio J. Mora Jr.; brothers Tony, Pete, George; sisters Aurelia, Margaret and MaryAnn.

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David Nelson

Jun 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of David Pollard Nelson (Dave) announces his passing after valiantly living with Parkinson’s disease for 19 years, on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the age of 79. Ever the baseball fan, he hit a grand slam, rounded the bases, and crossed home plate to his eternal home with Jesus Christ.

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Eric Daniels

Jun 18, 2021

Eric Manning Daniels, age 61. Born in Columbus, OH, April 12th, 1960; died in Denver, CO, June 18th, 2021.  Predeceased by his father Rollin Daniels. Survived by partner June; children Ashley Nicole, Isaiah, Gabriel; mother Christine; siblings Sue (Tom), Lance (Cherry), Sau (Lai); eight nephews.

Eric grew up in a military family, and in 1970, Eric came...

Genevieve "Gen" Mitchell

Jun 18, 2021

Genevieve "Gen" M. Mitchell of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on June 18, 2021 at the age of 86. Loving mother of Randy (Sandi) & Ron. Grandmother of Rob & Beth.

Private services will be held.

Please share your memories of Gen and condolences of her family by signing the tribute wall.

John Dean

Jun 18, 2021

John Lewis Dean Colonel, USAF (Retired)

John L. Dean (90) passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his home June 18, 2021. Born in Alma, Michigan to Roy and Wilma Dean, John grew up in a farming family and had a distinguished career in the USAF, retiring with the rank of Colonel....

Jose Canon

Jun 17, 2021

José Luis Cañon Bernal

June 22, 1959 ~ June 17, 2021 (age 61)

Descansa en la paz del Señor, porque cada día miramos al cielo con la ilusión de que nos estés viendo. Fuiste un modelo extraordinario de principios, generosidad, amor y lucha. Tus enseñanzas quedarán plasmadas en nuestros corazones y te llevaremos...

Jerome Boswell

Jun 17, 2021

We lost one for the ages Jerry Boswell. Jerry passed surrounded by family and Porter Hospice on June 17th, 2021. Hospice staff told Jerry to celebrate every day like ‘it’s your birthday’, so he did.

Jerry was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in December 1935, to Charlotte and Levi Boswell. They moved often due to Army commitments...

Kevin Yerdon

Jun 17, 2021

Kevin Michael Yerdon, 47, of Denver, CO, formerly of Bradford, PA, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Born on August 3,1973 in Bradford, he was a son of the late James J. and Elizabeth DePetro Yerdon.

Kevin attended Bradford Central Christian High School and was Valedictorian of the Class of 1991.  He received his Bachelor’s...