Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 1, 2021

Katherine Margaret (Smith) King passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021 in the presence of her family.  She lived 91 years, 8 months and 15 days.  She was born at home on November 13, 1929, in Goodland, Kansas, the eighth of ten children, to Winfield Smith and Sarah Elizabeth Smith.  Katherine's mother died during childbirth when Katherine was 4...

Jan 1, 2021

Katherine (“Kandy”) Deretta Rivers Georges, 60, died peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 24, 2021, at home in Englewood, Colorado.

Born January 30, 1961, in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of Katherine Deretta Farish and Donald James Hargrove. Katherine was later adopted by Richard A Rivers. On November 23, 1985, she married Richard (“Skip”) Knight Georges at...

Jan 1, 2021

Daniel Ruben Cancino, age 73, passed away on October 17, 2021. He was born to Angelina and Augustine Cancino on July 16, 1948.

Daniel is survived by his wife Nancy M. Cancino; his children Gina (Benjamin) Vega, and Ryan (McCall) Cancino; his granddaughter Elena Rose Vega; his siblings Arnie Cancino, Virginia (Harold) Kranse, Frank (Diane) Cancino, Richard...

Jan 1, 2021

Christopher James Thomas, 56, of Denver, passed away November 14, 2021. Survived by sister Terri Murphy, brother in law Scott, nephew Zach, niece Megan, her husband Aidan, and great niece Katheryn. Visitation will Friday, November 19, 2021, 12pm-1pm followed by Funeral at 1pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery,...

Jan 1, 2021

Anita Louise Kauffman sadly passed away Sunday morning , June 13, 2021.

She was born in Los Angeles, California on July 29, 1925. Her parents were Val Burton and Ruth Friedman. She grew up in the height of the depression where she lived between Los Angeles and Lake Arrowhead, California. Her father was...

Jan 1, 2021

Diana Hein, 78, of Littleton, passed away October 22, 2021. Funeral service will Thursday, October 28, 2021, 3pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Private interment will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Jan 1, 2021

Marion Wesley Ray, 80, of Lakewood, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born in Rocky Hill, Kentucky on December 12, 1940 to Everette and Pauline Ray. Marion graduated from Bowling Green, Kentucky High School, Western Kentucky University and a master's degree from University of Colorado, Boulder. He served in the Air Force and was stationed at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado...

Jan 1, 2021

Georgia Ann (DeChant) Weber, 76, of Lakewood, passed away August 22, 2021. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 10:30 am Tuesday, August 31, 2021 followed immediately by Funeral Mass at 11am. Both will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 W Florida Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado. Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Jan 1, 2021

Timothy (Tim) Buntrock of Lakewood, CO passed away on March 13, 2021 at age 62 after a year-long battle with a rare cancer (mixed small cell-neuroendocrine cancer).  He was born in Texas and moved to Pittsburgh, PA when he was five. He was active in the Boy Scouts and became an Eagle Scout.  Tim graduated from Chartiers Valley High...

Jan 1, 2021

William "Bill" P. Costa, 91, of Denver. Survived by wife Armanda; daughter Ginger (Chris) Allen; granddaughter Peyton Allen; sister Helen Hatcher of Las Vegas, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

Memorial Service, Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 12:30pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth...

Jan 1, 2021

Adeline Helen (Demboski) Shimonkevitz passed away on February 5, 2021 at Waters Edge in Bradenton, Florida.  Born August 19, 1924 in Dickson City PA to Anna (Filips) and Walter Demboski, she was raised by her aunt and uncle Della and Dan Abel in Moscow, PA until she was 10 years old.  Returning to her parents in Dickson City, she...

Jan 1, 2021

James Gould, age 90, died in his sleep in Littleton Colorado.  He was born and raised in Detroit Michigan.  After graduating from High School he enlisted in the Marine Corps and rose to the rank of Sargent.  His service included battle duty during the Korean war, and received three battle stars, including one for the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.  ...

Jan 1, 2021

Our beautiful and kind brother Alex

Around midnight Sunday, July 25th, our baby brother was in serious car crash that left him with brain injuries that he could not recover from. His kindness is evident to the end. He chose to be an organ donor and give the gift of life to others in need. In honoring...

Jan 1, 2021

Dorothy Lee Krob was born January 18, 1925 on a farm southwest of Helena, OK to Worthy and Grace Freed Peck. She spent all of her childhood days on this farm and always enjoyed the outdoors. She recalls many days of fun riding their family pony and playing with her sisters. She attended Cheney Dell country grade school for...

Jan 1, 2021

Robert Reid (Bob), 90, of Thornton, CO passed away on August 14, 2021 on his property. He was born March 27, 1931 in Battle Creek, MI and raised by Forest and Ida Nicewonder. He moved to Colorado in the early 1960’s. He married Sharon Lee (Royle) in 1980 and started their lives together in Commerce City, CO and then in...

Jan 1, 2021

After an unwavering battle with cancer, Shirley Mae Fearns passed away at home on May 15, 2021.  Shirley was a Denver native who was born to Sandy and Margaret Comito on September 3, 1931.  She attended various elementary schools in Denver and in 1949 graduated from St. Joseph High School.  She immediately enrolled in the Mercy Hospital School of...

Jan 1, 2021

Estrelita Nery, resident of Anchorage, Alaska, born January 5, 1946, died peacefully on September 20, 2021, in Denver, Colorado. Known as Lita, she is survived by her 6 children and 12 grandchildren. Sons Roman and Nicolas, Daughters Melissa, Anne, Doris, and Lucia. Grandchildren CJ, Joseph, Adrian, Eric, Anthony, Nika, Lennox, Erika, Ella, Lance, Lindsay, and Patricia. Lita was preceded...

Jan 1, 2021

Charles William "Bill" Duffy passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and watching his alma mater Notre Dame win the last football game of the season. Bill was the beloved husband of Carolyn; father of Megan, Chad (Sarah), and Katie; grandfather of Maggie, Charlie, James, and Carrie;...

Jan 1, 2021

Albert Gurule was born in Denver, Colorado on New Year's Eve in 1926-or thereabouts. Al was born into modest means, but his life was rich with characters. His father, Martin, was also his good friend. He adored his mother, Adalina, who was sadly lost too early to cancer. He and his sister, Henrietta, had a loving and caring relationship,...

Jan 1, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of JoAnn on Dec. 2, 2021 of a brief illness. JoAnn age 74 of Lakewood Colo. She is survived by son David (Robin) Wilson of Colo. Springs Colo., Stepson Jeff (Trung) Paiz and Stepson Kenny Paiz and step grandson A.J. Paiz all of the Denver area. Her loving siblings Brother...