Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Robert "Scott" Redding
May 31, 2021
Robert Scott Redding passed away on May 31, 2021. He was born in Columbus Ohio on July 29, 1951. He came from a very large family, Scott being the oldest of 9 children. In 1965 when Scott was 14 years old, his father passed away, and their mother moved the family to Casper Wyoming. The next few years would bring...
Ronald Wright
May 31, 2021
Ronald Vincent Wright, 83, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on May 31st, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at St. Anthony Hospital. Ron loved his family and as a true patriot, he loved his country. He also loved God, so while his passing is difficult, there is peace in knowing he is now with the Father.
He was...
Gene Rodaway
May 31, 2021
Gene E. Rodaway of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on May 31, 2021 at the age of 81. Gene was born to his parents Delta Mae and Milton “Jake” Rodaway on May 28, 1940 in Eagle, Nebraska. After graduating from Eagle High School he moved to Denver to live with his sister, Ruth and nieces Paula and Leslie. After serving...
Constance Sirokman
May 30, 2021
Constance Margaret Sirokman of Highlands Ranch peacefully passed away from her battle with cancer on May 30, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at her home.
Connie was born on September 19, 1940 to Chris and Opal Jahn. She grew up in the small town of Roseland, Nebraska. She graduated High School in 1957 where she was cheerleader...
Joseph Powers
May 30, 2021
Born March 29th, 1980, in Dubuque Iowa. Died May 30th. Denver Colorado.
Most loving husband, father, son and brother and businessman.
Survived by his wife Angela, two sons Lukas and Logan
Three sisters: Sherry Wicks, Bobbi Jo Powers, Susie Cheshire.
Two brothers John Powers, Philip Powers
Parents Jay and...
Joy Wilson
May 30, 2021
Joy Therese Wilson, EdD, passed away on May 30, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Born in Grand Island, NE on April 9, 1937to Olan and Alice Wilson (deceased), Joy lived a long and fulfilling life. Joy received her BA in Education at Michigan State University and moved to Denver in 1959 to start her first teaching position. She received an...
Estela Algueseva
May 29, 2021
Estela Algueseva passed away May 29, 2021. Estela was raised in her beloved Shepherd, Michigan but moved to Colorado in the mid 70's with her family. She co-owned Face Framer Hair Salon in Lakewood, Colorado. Estela was an avid golfer, bowler and a woman of very strong faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob. They were...
Gavin Cecil
May 29, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our Sweet Gavin. Gavin Ray Cecil, 10 years young went on the be with the Lord on Saturday May 29 2021.
How we will miss his unforgettable smile, his contagious giggle, his curious little mind and his heart of gold.
~If there ever...
Helen Hill
May 29, 2021
Helen Louise Hill passed away on May 29, 2021 at her home in Thornton, Colorado after a lengthy illness. Helen was born to Gordon and Kathleen Courtney on May 22, 1938 in Marceline, Missouri. Helen married Jacob Hill and together they had six children, Jacob Jr., Jeffery, John, Jesse, Joseph, and Jennifer. They were later divorced. Helen served as Adams...
Lawrence Zito
May 29, 2021
Lawrence Eugene Zito, 77, of Thornton passed away on May 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on April 29, 1944 in Denver, Colorado he was the son of Lawrence C. and Lorena M. (Yannacito) Zito.
Larry started his professional career at a young age as an electrician, building Denver’s skyline where he routinely...
David Minner
May 29, 2021
David Kent Minner, 62, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 29th, 2021.
He was born to parents Larry Minner and Donna Minner Heck in 1958 in Grinnell, Iowa. He grew up with his brother Steven and sister LuAnn.
Dave met Mary Kay, the love of his life in 1980....
Eileen Pettijohn
May 29, 2021
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Berniece Kompus
May 28, 2021
Berniece “Bernie” Ann Kompus passed away on May 28, 2021, in Westminster, Colorado. She was 83.
Bernie grew up on the family farm in Herndon, Kansas, one of nine children of Edward C. and Mary Katherine Pianalto Barenberg. She attended Herndon Rural High School. She graduated from the Nurses Training Program at Marymount College in Salina, Kansas....
Louis Sugo
May 28, 2021
Louis Timothy Sugo, 58, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May, 28th, 2021.
He was born to parents Louis J. and Elizabeth C. Sugo in the summer of 1962 in Dearborn, Michigan. He grew up with his three sisters, Gail (Dave) Boomer, Linda Erickson, Patsy (Dave) Curnell whom he loved and adored ‘til...
Alexander Harrod
May 28, 2021
Alexander Emil Harrod
June 24, 2000 - May 28, 2021
He was born at home “en caul” surrounded by his six older siblings and both parents. It could have been in some small town or ancient time, but it was the year 2000, in Miami,...
Fred Shook
May 28, 2021
CSU EMERITUS PROFESSOR FRED SHOOK DIES Professor Fred Shook, who established the Broadcast Journalism Program at Colorado State University and was beloved by his students, died Friday, May 28, at the age of 78. Fred wrote the textbook on Visual Storytelling, now in its seventh edition, used at many universities around the world.
He educated thousands of...
George Garcia
May 28, 2021
George Clovis Garcia (G-Money), born to Olivia Balerio and George Garcia Sr., March 20, 1974, passed over May 28, 2021. He is amazing person who will surely be missed. His spirit was brought to this Earth to brighten it up! Ever since he was younger, he was always a big momma’s boy and super spoiled! He was the youngest child...
Eldon Rawlins
May 28, 2021
Eldon Ward Rawlins, 73, passed away at his home in Westminster, Colorado, on May 28, 2021 with his family at his side.
He was born October 15, 1947 in Chillicothe, Missouri, the first child of Ellis and Carolyn (Walz) Rawlins. He was a 1965 graduate of Hale High School in Hale, Missouri and a 1969 graduate of Central...
John Matousek
May 27, 2021
On Thursday, May 27 at 3:48pm John Franklin Matousek Jr. died in his home in Centennial, Colorado. At the end he was surrounded by family.
John was born in Glendale, California on November 10, 1949 to John Franklin Matousek Sr. and Jane Cummings Matousek. He grew up in California, Massachusetts, and Colorado.
John attended the...
Margaret "Peggy" Dunich
May 27, 2021
Margaret Dunich, 79, passed away on May 27, 2021. Margaret was born on October 17, 1941, daughter to the late Clarence and Gertie Stanton. she is survived by her sons; Tom and Don.
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