Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Feb 10, 2021

Christopher (Chris) Robert Dietz of Thornton was born December 1st, 1967 and passed away suddenly February 10, 2021 as the result of a car accident. He was the son of Lorraine Miller and the late Robert Dietz. Loving husband and soulmate of eighteen years to Lisa Meyerdieks Dietz, adoring father of Michael, Kaitlyn (Sean) and Annie, doting “Gampa” to...

Feb 10, 2021

Issac R. Montano, 21, of Thornton, Colorado passed away February 10, 2021.

Issac was loved by many and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Montano.

Public Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2021 from 12-2pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton.

Private Funeral Service...

Feb 9, 2021

Christopher Duncan Smith of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, age 73, passed on February 9, 2021.  Chris graduated from the Dunn School, Los Olivos, California, and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Claremont McKenna College after serving in the 173rd Airborne, U.S. Army.  While at Claremont he met his wife, Paula.  He started his career with Computer...

Feb 9, 2021

Robert Burton Arterburn passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2021 at the age of 84. He was born on March 3, 1936 in Fort Morgan, CO to Fred Burton Arterburn and Margaret Marie (Lauck). An only child, Bob was raised in the close-knit rural community of Otis in northeastern Colorado where he loved the outdoors, roaming the...

Feb 9, 2021

Dale Norman Brinkman, age 69, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on February 9, 2021 after a long illness. Dale was loved dearly by so many family and friends and will be forever in our hearts. Dale is survived by his wife Darien Lee (Such), his parents, Norman Paul Brinkman and Doris Irene Brinkman (Lee), brothers Daniel Edward Brinkman and...

Feb 9, 2021

Larry Charles Fenster, 73, died at UC Health Hospital on February 9 in Highlands Ranch, CO. He was born on October 23, 1947 in Norfolk, NE where he spent his childhood before moving to Alliance, NE and graduating from Alliance High School. His interest in electronics led him to a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University...

Feb 9, 2021

Marci Ann Grip, 46, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her home February 9, 2021, following a courageous 6 ½ year journey with breast cancer. She is an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. Marci was born December 11, 1974 in her family home in Sandy, Utah...

Feb 9, 2021

Antoinette (Toni) Dorothy LaRocco Kohlstedt died peacefully of natural causes at Gardens on Quail in Arvada, Colorado on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. She was 93 years old.

Toni was born on August 6, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to Nicholas Joseph LaRocco and Carmella Tito LaRocco. She had one sister, Angela Marie LaRocco Hynes, who preceded her in...

Feb 8, 2021

Sharon Leatrice (Karr) Ritzman, age 79, died on February 8th 2021 with the love of her life, Dr. Vern Ritzman, by her side in the home where they’ve lived for 50+ years in Golden, Colorado.  Sharon fought a long battle with interstitial lung disease and complications thereto, and her 12+ year survival of this relentless illness is a true...

Feb 8, 2021

Howard Lee Kisling of Centennial Colorado died after a short illness February 8, 2021 at the age of 90. Born December 5, 1930 to George and Elizabeth (Mott) Kisling on a farm near Burlington Oklahoma, Howard left tiny Hazelton Kansas, where he was one of nine in his 1948 high school graduating class. Upon ROTC graduation from Kansas University...

Feb 8, 2021

Wallace S. Johnson born in Hillsboro, ND October 19, 1934 moved to Wendell, Idaho when he was in third grade.

Parents Ed and Glo Stanley Johnson.

Brother Lorry (deceased)

Went to U of I in 1952.

Bachelor's Degree in 1954.

PhD in 1981 U of Idaho from 1977-1981.

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Feb 8, 2021

Charles Everette Hughes Jr. (Chuck) transitioned to his next great adventure on February 8, 2021.

Chuck was born on August 8, 1949 in the hollers of “West By God Virginia." Seeking different opportunities, his courageous Mom relocated their family of 5 to the east side of Chicago. He quickly adapted and immersed himself in a life of slicked back...

Feb 8, 2021

If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.

Survived by her daughter Donna (Nuce) Geron (Ed), Brother Donald Ruscio (Melanie), Sister Helen (Ruscio) Horvat (Donald), Son-in-law Carl Lilly and Daughter-in-law Patricia (Groves) Nuce, six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Proceeded in...

Feb 7, 2021

Born Oct 1940 St. Louis, Missouri Joined the Marines 1957-1961 Met and married Bonnie M. Shaw, 1961 It is with great sadness that the family of Ron announces that he passed away on February 7, 2021 in Denver Colorado.  Ron was preceded in death by parents Clarence and Bernice Allen, and sister Diane George.

Survived by wife...

Feb 7, 2021

On Sunday, February 7, 2021, Lucia (Lhot) De Guzman Derlein, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away peacefully after a nine-year fight against Multiple System Atrophy at the age of 56. In the days preceding her passing, she was visited by her best friends and called by those who could not be with her in person. In...

Feb 7, 2021

William Duane Ruybal, age 51, slipped away peacefully, surrounded in love and peace at Swedish Hospital on Sunday, February 7, 2021 after a long battle back from Cardiac Arrest on December 25, 2020. He finally succumbed to the numerous complications that continued after his cardiac arrest.

Born May 10, 1969 in Denver, Colorado, he lived in Southwest...

Feb 7, 2021

Debra Ann (Drury) Henninger of Commece City passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 at the age of 67 loosing her battle to cancer.

Debra was born in Walsenburg, CO on October 30, 1953 to Howard Drury and Ann Mae Dawson. She is preceded in death by her mother Ann Mae Dawson, step father Cecil Dawson, step mother Barbara...

Feb 7, 2021

Stevie James Brix, born December 1, 2019 on a beautiful Sunday, entered into the world and into her family with a force unmatched by nature. She was the final piece to their family’s puzzle. Stevie was born with such a beautiful soul and she had a presence that could captivate any room she entered. Stevie was always so happy,...

Feb 7, 2021

Val Jean Delores Freehling, 88, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at the Porter Hospice Center in Centennial, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents, John William Sr. and Mary Yakubic Fecich, and brother, John Fecich Jr. She is survived by her beloved husband Walter, daughter Trina Bibbero of Littleton, CO, granddaughter Nikki Bibbero...

Feb 7, 2021

Douglas Dean Parker, age 82, of Denver, CO, died peacefully on February 7, 2021, as a result of a stroke. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Mae Parker (Binkley); his daughter, Nancy Kay Parker Younger (m. James F. Younger), of Arvada, CO, and their three children, Emily, Noah, & Luke Younger; his son, Stephen Douglas Parker (m. Amy L. Parker), of...