Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jun 25, 2021

Betty Lou Kulish, known to many friends as Timmie Kulish (after her maiden name of Timm), dedicated and loving homemaker for her husband and three children, expert seamstress and teacher, passed away at her Denver home of six decades on Friday, June 25, 2021.  She was 94 years old.

Betty was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on May 14, 1927, one week...

Jun 25, 2021

Charles William (Bill) Murray, Jr. passed away on June 25, 2021, at the age of 96 at his home in Denver. Bill was born on November 18, 1924, to Helen Louise Murray and Charles William Murray, Sr. Bill spent his youth in Manchester, Ohio, until the great 1937 Ohio River flood sent the Murray family packing to...

Jun 24, 2021

Robert (Bob) Daly, 87, of Broomfield, CO passed away on June 24th. Bob was born on March 5th, 1934 to Glen and Ruth Daly in Denver. He attended Denver North High School, and went on to become a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union. After getting his start in midget racing, he moved to sprint car racing, and raced the...

Jun 24, 2021

Gregory James Knapp, age 56, died in Denver on June 24, 2021.  He was a 1983 graduate of Cherry Creek High School where he was on the wrestling team.  He lived and worked in the metro Denver area.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents, William (“Bill”) and Joyce Knapp and his older brother Andy Knapp. ...

Jun 24, 2021

Diane was born on March 20, 1935 to parents William and Genelle Hargis. She had a brother, Bill who was two years older than her. Diane was born in East Oakland, California but at the age of 3 months, the family moved to their home in Berkeley, California where Diane grew up and her parents lived for 50 years....

2021

Louie E. Jaramillo of Littleton, Colorado passed away on June 24, 2021 at the age of 77.

He is survived by his children, Jeff & Kathy Jaramillo, Patty & Paul Thomson and Todd & Amy Jaramillo; grandchildren, Mia, Molly, Megan and Erin.

A Memorial Service honoring Louie's life will be held on Thursday, July 22,...

Jun 23, 2021

Erika M. Madrid, age 82, died at home in Westminster on June 30, 2021. She was born in Swinemunde, Germany and immigrated with her family to the United States in search of a better life in 1952. They settled in Malvern, Iowa. The community welcomed them with open arms. In keeping with the desire for greater opportunity, Erika's parents...

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...

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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.