Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 21, 2021

Donald G. Franzmann, 89 years old, of Denver, Colorado passed away on July 21, 2021 at home.

Donald was born on January 4, 1932, in Denver, Colorado to Lauritz and Sigrid Franzmann.

Donald is survived by his wife, Kathryn; and children Laurie (Robert) Weise, Steven (Kelley) Franzmann, Gerald Franzmann, Lisa (Jon) Vogt, and Michael Franzmann. ...

Jul 20, 2021

Charles “Charlie” or “Chuck” A. Johnson, 71 years old of Arvada, Colorado, formerly of Tempe, Arizona passed away on July 20, 2021 at Elms Haven Center in Thornton.

He was born on July 26, 1949 in Madison, Wisconsin to Charles and Emma (Millard) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are two...

Jul 20, 2021

Harold  (Hal)  Norris  Taylor

September 2, 1955 ~ July 20, 2021 (age 65)

Hal Taylor, age 65, passed from this life on July 20, 2021 from heart failure while on a day hike in the Colorado Rockies he loved.  Hal was born September 2, 1955 in Denver, Colorado as...

Jul 19, 2021

Aaron Matthew Burns, age 49, died at his home in Denver on Monday, July 19. The cause of his death was ROS1-positive lung cancer.

Born September 16, 1971, in Fort Collins, CO, he attended the University of Chicago before earning a BA in English from the University of Michigan in 1994. A lifelong Cubs fan, Aaron actually...

Jul 19, 2021

Clyde W. Gast was born on December 27, 1929 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Lloyd Gast and Lois Spencer Gast. He passed away on July 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Clyde is preceded in death by both of his parents, brother; Charles Gast, and grandson; Joel Gast. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy J. Gast; sister, Kay Hinderer; son, Clyde...

Jul 19, 2021

Dr. Stanley Y Doida, a prominent dentist, 76, passed away in his home in Parker, CO from natural causes.

Stan is survived by his former spouse, Eileen, eldest son, Stan Jr. (Margaret), three grandchildren, Danielle, Kira, Eva, and two sisters, Sharon Ioka (Dennis) and Jean Cuseo (William). He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and...

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...