Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

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.

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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...

Joanne O'Kane

Jun 17, 2021

Colorado sadly lost a pioneer family member on June 17th 2021 when Joanne Little O’Kane, born in Denver on April 5, 1930, passed away peacefully. She is the great granddaughter of David and Adelaide Hart who arrived in Denver in April of 1870. David Hart served as the Arapahoe County Treasurer (now Denver County) in the 1880's and 90's....

Benerito Marquez

Jun 17, 2021

As I sit in heaven

And watch you everyday

I try to let you know with signs

I never went away

I hear you when your're laughing

And watch you as you sleep

I even place my arms around you

To calm you as you...

Ayned Mccomb

Jun 16, 2021

Ayned Louise McComb, 102, died on June 16, 2021 in Arvada, Colorado. She led a life dedicated to the service of humanity and will be greatly missed. Ayned was born on September 22, 1918 in Lynn, Massachusetts and spent her childhood years in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Maryland, Florida and Illinois, depending on where her father could find...

John Buttitto

Jun 16, 2021

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT THE FAMILY OF JOHN ANTHONY BUTTITTO ANNOUNCE HIS PASSING AFTER A 10 YEAR BATTLE WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE ON JUNE 16, 2021 AT THE AGE OF 63.

BORN IN CHICAGO ILLINOIS JOHN LIVED A FULFILLING LIFE AS A WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND FATHER. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS TWO DAUGHTERS KATLIN CRAFT OF...