Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Nov 21, 2020

Our beautiful mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother Jo Ann Griffis was reunited with her beloved Jerry on November 21, 2020 at age 84. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Robert Rosanbalm and Dennis Sweat, and the love of her life, husband Jerry. Jo Ann leaves her loving embrace around her sister Linda (Neal) Leiker of...

Nov 21, 2020

Frieda, 87, of Denver, Colorado passed away November 21, 2020. She was born in East Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1959. Frieda is survived by her daughters, Shiela Mangravito, Nina Sich and Sylvia Sich (Phil Baca); granddaughter, Nicolle (John) Rosecrans; and great granddaughters, Charleigh and Ryan.

Memorial Service will be Wednesday, December 16, 2020,...

Nov 21, 2020

Georgiana Elaine Sanelli of Denver, Colorado passed away on November 21, 2020 at Kipling Meadows in Arvada. She was 89. Born on December 23, 1930 in Denver, she was the daughter of Ernest A. and Mary C. (Francalancia) Zito. Georgiana married Emilio Sanelli on June 21, 1952, and together they shared 68 years of marriage.

Georgiana attended...

Nov 20, 2020

Marie Thompson, 77, passed away unexpectedly November 20, 2020 at her home in Commerce City, CO. She is survived by her sister Diana Starling of Grand Junction and her three sons, Rich (Linda) of Commerce City, Tony (Tori) of Basalt, CO, and Jeff of Commerce City. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren Travis, Aaron, Brett, Alec, AJ, Cody, Dylan,...

Nov 20, 2020

Margaret (“Peggy”) Hayes Davila, age 82, died in Littleton, Colorado on Friday, November 20, 2020.  The cause was complications from lung disease and dementia.

Born March 19, 1938 in Rockford, Illinois, she first lived in Chicago, and then was raised in Michigan in the cities of Grand Rapids and Detroit.  Peggy attended St. Mary’s of Redford High...

Nov 20, 2020

Cindy Lou Williams, age 60. Passed away peacefully in her own home while she slept on November 20, 2020. She was born January 18th, 1960 in Denver, CO to James B. Hammack (A.K.A Red) and Sandra Ragsdale (A.K.A Wowwie). Cindy always had a larger than life personality and her heart was always brimming with unconditional love and a limitless...

Nov 20, 2020

Christina Lidia Reitze, age sixty-seven, passed away suddenly at home on Friday November 20, 2020.

Chris was born on March 23, 1953, in Grand Junction, Colorado and lived in Hotchkiss and Littleton, CO. She graduated from Grand Junction Central High School in 1971, Mesa State Junior College in 1973, and Colorado State University in 1975. She was...

Nov 19, 2020

On Thursday, November 19, 2020 Jack Douglas Henderson passed away peacefully in his sleep. Jack was a kind, earnest and stoic pillar of the community. He was an upstanding and honest man who loved and was loved by his family, and he will be missed dearly.

Jack was born in Grand Junction in 1927 to Clair and...

Nov 19, 2020

Christine Helen Tsiouvaras, 86, entered peacefully into eternal life at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, November 19th, 2020. Mom's courage and the legacy she created during her lifetime was a collective testament to the power of her love, even as she took her last breath. Christine was the center of our family, and her impact...

Nov 19, 2020

On Thursday, November 19, 2020, Jane Hanford Case, loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt passed away peacefully at the age of 90.

Jane was born on August 18, 1930 in Hardwick, Vermont to George and Ruth Hanford. Three minutes later, her identical twin sister and best friend, Jean arrived. Her family was her greatest treasure....

Nov 19, 2020

Mildred Elaine Witt passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020. She was 98 years old, born on April 18, 1922.  She was the daughter of James and Mary Ewing and sister of Marjorie, Mario and Jim.

Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Franklin Witt. She is survived by their two children John...

Nov 19, 2020

Olympia Guadalupe (Quiroz) Mascarenas, 70, of Denver, Co entered the Gates of Heaven on Thursday November 19th. Olympia was born on January 5, 1950 to Rosa and Robert Quiroz who preceded her in death. Olympia, known as Lupe to family and close friends grew up in Denver’s Sun Valley Neighborhood being one of 12 siblings. Olympia grew up appreciating...

Nov 19, 2020

Jock Bickert (aka Carl von Eisen Bickert, Fath and GFath)

Favorite quote: “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing” ~ Mark Twain

Jock was a true renaissance man with a love of, and knowledge of music, history, science, math, statistics, grammar -- you name it. Add to that his wonderful sense of humor and steel-trap memory.  He...

Nov 19, 2020

Terry was born on September 19, 1934 in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Her family was her greatest pleasure. She is survived by her four children, Steve, Jackie, Laura and Pete; son-in-law, Mark; and daughter-in-law, Molly; her grandchildren, Sara, Ali, Sandy and Nate; and great-grandchildren, Emma and Noah. She also had a large extended family and many friends who loved being around...

Nov 19, 2020

Roberta passed away November 19, 2020 at the age of 90.

She was born April 8, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She is survived by her son, W. Bruce Gillis III, and daughter, Colleen Dobson.  She was blessed with five grandchildren--Tanner, Cody, Chloe, Caitlin, and Abigail.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am...

Nov 19, 2020

Wayne Lee Harrison passed away peacefully on November 19th, 2020 at 81 years old. He was born December 18th, 1938 in Pampa, Texas. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He served in the Air Force and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He spent most of his retired years at South Suburban Golf Course doing what he loves,...

Nov 19, 2020

Cecilia Wall was born in Denver, CO on September 17, 1933 and returned to the Lord on November 19, 2020. She is survived by three living children, Karen (Glen), Jim (Sandy), and Ted (Dawn); and eight grandchildren, Teresa, Amanda, Arthur (Lauren), Tate, Caitlin, Erik, Kristin, and Justin. She now rejoins her husband of 42 years, Edward; two eldest sons, Bob and Tom;...

Nov 18, 2020

Jeanette Catherine Wieder, 87, of Denver, Colorado passed from this life to eternal life on November 18, 2020 at Hallmark Nursing Center.

Jeanette was born on January 23, 1933, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Lee and Estelle (Todd) Wieder. Jeanette grew up with her brother, Jay Wieder, enjoying cooking, crafts and ice skating. After her...

Nov 18, 2020

Geraldine Mary (Maggie) Twomey Contreras, born March 25 1937, passed away on November 18, 2020 after a full life as a proud, feisty and faith-filled Irish woman. Her husband, Edward, and her son, Ricky, preceded her in death. She continues to be immensely loved by her family, including her 4 daughters: Ellen Schleicher, Victoria Laniohan (Lonnie Roth), Carla (Dean)...

Nov 18, 2020

Sharon “Shari” Hamilton, 76, of Westminster, Colorado peacefully slipped into eternal life to be with her Savior on November 18, 2020. Born to Keith Parsons Brown and Lena Marie Elizabeth Meyers on January 20, 1944. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years William Scott Hamilton; a daughter Brenda Colleen (46); five grandsons Jacob (27), Casey (24), Tristan (23), Zachary...