Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Mary Anne Maddock
Aug 18, 2021
Mary Anne Irene Maddock, age 96, entered her eternal rest on August 18, 2021, passing away peacefully surrounded by her family. Mary Anne was born on June 16, 1925, in Denver, Colorado to Mildred (Griebling) and Wilfred Needs. She grew up in Denver but at the age of six in 1931, at the height of the Great Depression she...
Lloyd Hill
Aug 18, 2021
Lloyd Curtis Hill died on 18 August 2021 from pneumonia and, in his own words, being “old as dirt.” Lloyd, or Gramps as I will refer to him for the remainder of this inadequate summary of his life, died as one of my favorite people, and as such, this history will be tainted by the bias of adoration of...
Jeanne Morrissey
Aug 18, 2021
Jeanne Morrissey, 73, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Westminster, Colorado on August 18, 2021 following a long illness.
Born in Denver on November 23, 1947, Jeanne lived and worked in Denver and Steamboat Springs Colorado, New York City, NY and Philadelphia, PA. Jeanne was a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in...
Justin Shum
Aug 18, 2021
Justin Lawrence ("Shummy") Shum, 42, died at UC Health Highlands Ranch Hospital on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He lost his battle with lung cancer after a three and a half year fight.
He was born February 12, 1979, in Marysville, KS. He went to Marysville High School and graduated Kansas State University in Manhattan. He worked in...
Dianna Estepp
Aug 18, 2021
Dianna "Dee Dee" Estepp, age 46, of Westminster, CO passed away on August 18th, 2021.
Dee Dee was born on December 19th, 1974 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to Dennis and Karen Estepp.
She served 8 years in the United States Navy, and in year 2000, she was awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal.
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Marcelo Reta Iii "Celo"
Aug 18, 2021
Marcelo Medicinebird “Celo” Reta, III, 38 years old, passed away in his sleep in Crystal River, Florida on August 18, 2021.
Celo was born in 1983 at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. He lived most of his life in Colorado, living the last few years in Crystal River.
Matthew Christie
Aug 18, 2021
Matthew Hall Christie of Denver, CO and Greenville, SC passed away August 18, 2021 at age 31. Matthew was born in Greenville, SC on September 24, 1989 to Daniel and Claire Christie. He attended Augusta Circle Elementary, Hughes Middle School, Bishop England High School (Charleston, SC) and Greenville High School.
After High School, Matt attended the College...
Arlene Knutson
Aug 17, 2021
Age of 78, passed peacefully in her home in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday August 17, 2021 from a strong & long fought battle with cancer.
She was born November 18, 1942 in New Britain, CT to the loving parents of Edward and Eleanor Neurath.
Proceeded in death by her loving husband Jerry Knutson being married...
Margaret Garza
Aug 17, 2021
Margaret Ann 'Margie' Garza, 81, of Maricopa, died 17 August 2021 at Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa, Ariz. Margie was born in Birmingham, Ala. on 8 December 1939. Her parents were Homer D. and Vera (Salter) Ellis. Later she took the surname of her step-father, Frank Lindsay. She grew up in Florida and Alabama, graduating from Shades Valley High...
Patterson Benero
Aug 17, 2021
Patterson Macdonald Benero, a Denver businesswoman, socialite, journalist and tireless volunteer, died Aug. 17 in Denver. She was 90.
A longtime member of the Denver Press Club, she served as president of the Denver Woman’s Press Club in 2001 and 2002.
Benero owned a Denver public relations firm, with Judy Gregory, founded in 1960s, and...
Joan Gans
Aug 17, 2021
Joan Elizabeth (Frey) Gans, 73, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her home in Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David, her son Nicholas, his wife Holly, and their two children, Cora and Henry, of Plano, Texas. Joan was preceded in death by her father, Raphael Frey, and her mother,...
Donna Jaramillo
Aug 17, 2021
Donna L. Jaramillo, age 71, passed away on August 17, 2021, in the presence of her family. Born in Pueblo, Colorado on March 3, 1950, to Eugene J. Rodriguez, and Lillian Baca. Donna married Orlando “Lonnie” Jaramillo February 13, 1982, and has three beautiful children Patrick E. García, Jr., Andrea L. García Gallegos (Lenny Gallegos), and Bernadette García Clayton...
Waldemar Winzent
Aug 17, 2021
Waldemar Winzent, “Walter” 93, contributed to the Denver skyline working as a welder on the iconic “Union Station” sign, window arches and numerous metro Denver projects.
He is survived by his children Laraine Hill (Michael), Annette Dichard (Robert), and Christine Smith (Duane), his three grandchildren; Travis, Nicole and Katie, and his sister Elizabeth Burns (Kenneth).
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Maria Winzent...
Christopher Julius
Aug 17, 2021
Christopher Michael Julius passed away August 17, 2021 at age 33. In a place he loved most, the beautiful mountains of Colorado. When he wasn't hard at work, he had explored many hobbies such as mountain biking, surfing, snowboarding, attending concerts and being in the great outdoors.
Christopher loved spending time with his family and was a...
Andrew Sisneros
Aug 16, 2021
Andrew was born on August 5th, 1990, the youngest of 6. Brother of Nicole (Mike) Darras, Stefanie Romero, Leslie (Dominic) Pena, Frank (Esmeralda) Sisneros, Robert (Kelly) Martinez. Uncle to Michael Darras, Nicholas Darras, Brendan Darras, Ty Pena, Julia Pena, Natalie Martinez, Carlos Martinez. He was a Denver Native and Lincoln High School graduate. He found peace and rest on August...
Adrienne Aragon
Aug 16, 2021
Remington College - Medical Assisting
Sons, Connor Sanders - Cole Sanders - Father, Patrick Aragon - Mother, Debee Glenn - Brothers, Michael Aragon - Joshua Aragon - Sisters-in-Law, Tara Aragon - Natasha Aragon - Along with Nieces and a Nephew.
Services - Foothills Calvary Church, 12344 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228 on Saturday, August...
Sharon Hagedorn
Aug 16, 2021
Sharon Hagedorn, 76, of Carbondale, Colorado, passed away peacefully August 16, 2021, with her entire family and puppy (Petey Girl) by her side.
She was married to Bill (Poppy) Hagedorn in 1993 and lived together in Carbondale for thirty-two years before moving to Golden four years ago. Sharon is survived by her true love Bill Hagedorn and...
Carol Hudson
Aug 16, 2021
Carol Joanne (Lloyd) Hudson, age 91, departed in peace to be with her Lord on August 16, 2021.
Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and loyal friend. She was a dedicated teacher and loved her work. Her students loved their "Mrs. Hudson". She was named Teacher of the Year in 1984 for the city of Denver.
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Charles "Chuck" Mcgould
Aug 16, 2021
Charles (Chuck) McGould was born November 1, 1933 in Mount Vernon, New York. He lived his early life in Connecticut and attended Fairfield Prep. Shortly thereafter he joined the US Air Force for four years. During that time, he was sent to Syracuse University to Russian language school. After completing his Russian course, he was sent to Japan for...
Lawrence "Larry" Mayers, Sr.
Aug 15, 2021
Lawrence “Larry” Michael Mayers Sr, 86, died peacefully at Littleton Adventist Hospital on Sunday, August 15th, 2021. The cause of death was general illness complicated by Alzheimer’s disease.
Born April 17th, 1935, in New Jersey, Larry grew up in Mamaroneck, NY, graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School, White Plains, NY, graduated with a major in business and...
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