Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dec 12, 2020

Name: Clara Helen Catherine Joost Metzger (Kay) Age: 93, A resident of Greenwood Village , Colorado Passed Away on 12/12/2020.

Was a Member of St Peter Lutheran Church, Denver Ballet Guild, and Doll club.

Kay was born in Plum, Texas in her family home on 11/2/1927. She was raised with her younger brother Leroy in...

Dec 12, 2020

Joanne I. (Bates) Smith beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Joanne was born in Denver on September 2, 1928 to Eva and Arthur Bates. She attended St. John’s, Emmaus, Skinner Junior High and North High Schools.

She worked at Mountain Bell for several years. Then was Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer at Emmaus...

Dec 12, 2020

John Salvatore DiMatteo, age 95, passed away on December 12, 2020. Born in Denver, CO, he was the third of four children, Anthony (Dorothy Rogan), Josephine (Ken Payne) and Frances (Dick Siem), of Salvatore and Mary (Pergola) DiMatteo. Following graduation from North High School, John joined the U.S. Navy. He was an Electrician's Mate 2nd Class during World War...

Dec 12, 2020

Peter Randolph Decker, 86, educator, soldier, rancher, public servant, scholar, author, and patriarch, died on the morning of December 12, 2020, with his beloved wife Deedee at his side, ending a life well and fully lived.

Born October 1, 1934, in New York, NY to Frank Randolph Decker and Marjorie (Marony) Decker, Peter lived a bold and...

Dec 12, 2020

Edward E. Johnson, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on December 12, 2020.

Full obituary coming soon.

Public Visitation is held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 9-10am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 W. 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado 80003.

Celebration of Life will be on December 28, 2020 at 11am via live-stream...

Dec 12, 2020

Claudina “Coco” Stewart passed away on 12.12.20 after living a life full of Irish toasts and blessings in Denver, Co.  Coco was a proud graduate of East High School and spent her career in sales for USWEST/QWEST where she made lifelong friends and memories. Loved by...

Dec 12, 2020

Connor Jacob William Thomson, 20, of Denver, CO, died in a car accident on Saturday, December 12th, 2020.

Connor was born at Rose Hospital in Denver on September 29th, 2000, to parents David and Larah. He graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 2018 where he developed a passion for business. He was in his...

Dec 11, 2020

Mary Ruth Ward of Denver, CO passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020.  She was a loving mother, a faithful wife, an avid bridge player and an excellent dancer.  She was a generous and kind soul who lived a full life dedicated to her husband, family and friends.  Mary was born in Penfield, IL on April 27,...

Dec 11, 2020

Vickie Lynn Baca, age 67, passed away surrounded by her family on December 11, 2020. Vickie had a smile that would light up the room. She had a warm and compassionate heart and was known to give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She loved the ocean, the Colorado Avalanche, music, and anything that sparkled. Born...

Dec 11, 2020

Kim V. Pappas

May 26, 1957 – December 11, 2020

Kim devoted her life to serving others, and our Lord has called his faithful servant home. She was surrounded by her husband and daughters at home following her courageous battle with cancer.

It would be incorrect to say that Kim lost her battle, as she never stopped fighting. She never...

Dec 11, 2020

James E. Lewis, Jr. (Jim/Jimmy), age 52, died at home, in Aurora, Colorado, on December 11, 2020.

Jim was born on February 17, 1968 in Denton, Texas to Jim Sr. and Dana. He lived in various towns in Texas during early childhood and moved to Littleton, CO at age 11. In Littleton, he attended Lois Lenski Elementary,...

Dec 11, 2020

Burton (Burt) Tracy Carpenter passed away in his home in December 2020. He was 64 years old.

Burton was born on March 19th, 1956 in Indianapolis to Margaret (Wilson) Carpenter and James Louis Carpenter, Sr.  Burton relocated with his family to Thornton, Colorado, in 1956, where he grew up, attended school, played tennis, football, basketball, baseball, worked,...

Dec 11, 2020

It is with sadness and with hope in our Lord's Resurrection to inform you that Florence Regas passed away on December 11, 2020.

Florence was born in Chicago, Illinois to Constantine Kinnas and Marika (Chrones) Kinnas. She was the oldest of three children and was raised in a home filled with music, laughter, delicious food and unconditional...

Dec 11, 2020

John Jelen Sr., 86, of Arvada, CO passed away on December 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Born on July 31, 1934 in Slovenia he was the son of Franz and Elizabeth Jelen. John married Irene (Lenz) on January 10, 1959 in Berlin, Germany and together they shared 46 years of marriage until her passing in 2005....

Dec 11, 2020

Kim devoted her life to serving others, and our Lord has called his faithful servant home.  She was surrounded by her husband and daughters at home following her courageous battle with cancer.

It would be incorrect to say that Kim lost her battle, as she never stopped fighting.  She never stopped fighting for another day with her...

Dec 11, 2020

Mahlon Verle Rade, 89, of Denver Co passed away on December 11, 2020 at North Suburban Medical Center from the covid19 virus. Mahlon was born March 2, 1931 in Southard, Oklahoma. He was one of five children born to William and Edith Rade.

Mahlon came to Colorado with his new bride Sherril J (barney) Rade who preceded...

Dec 11, 2020

Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Buzick; his 2 children, Deborah and Michael; 4 grandchildren, Joshua, Jennifer, Cody and Chance; Great-Granddaughter, Mina. Also Survived by his sister, Barbara Jean.

A beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Brother.

Robert at the age of 76 passed away at his home on December 11, 2020. He...

Dec 10, 2020

Robert Anson “Bob” Thiede Jr. was born on July 14, 1946 at Mercy Hospital in Denver, CO.  He is the oldest son to Robert Anson Thiede Sr. and Betty June Cook.  Bob passed in peace on December 10, 2020 at the age of 74 in Lone Tree, CO.  He is survived by his loving wife JoAnn, younger brother John...

Dec 10, 2020

Richard Lee Kaplan, 83, passed away on December 10, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. Richard was born to Paul Virgil Kaplan and Helen Ann Lewis on December 21,1936 in Rockwell, Iowa.

After he graduated from high school Richard went on to earn a bachelor’s degree and became a chemist. He loved his family, friends and classic cars.  Richard was...

Dec 10, 2020

Gabriel William Lee Richards passed away unexpectedly on December 10th, 2020. He was born on August 24th, 2007. He was thirteen years old.

In addition to his Mom, Dad, Step-Dad, and three brothers, Gabe had just three true loves: music…      science…       and Mac & Cheese!

Whether he was Live Action Role Playing (LARPing) or playing...