Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 3, 2021

Coralee Dunbar, resident of Lakewood, passed away on July 3, 2021 at the age of 88. Coralee was born on March 5, 1933 in Trinidad, Colorado. She graduated from Central High School in Pueblo where she was an excellent student and enjoyed singing in the choir. While attending Pueblo College she met the love of her life, Hugh, affectionately...

Jul 2, 2021

Christopher Joseph Canter, or Joey as he preferred to be called by family and friends, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2021.

Joey, in his all too short of time with us, lived life as he chose to, carefree and on his own, traveling throughout Europe in his late teens and early twenties. He returned to the...

Jul 2, 2021

Madeline “Maddie” May Rotello, 88, of Wheat Ridge passed away on July 2, 2021 at Wheat Ridge Manor Care Center. Born on May 16, 1933 in Denver, Colorado she was the daughter of Phillip and Mary Lou (Milano) Rotello.

Madeline volunteered for several years with Hope Center where she cared for individuals with intellectual disabilities and helped...

Jul 2, 2021

George Eric Carter (72) passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born June 7, 1949 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Rose Mildred (Kodesh) Anderson and Douglas Raymond Carter. He was the youngest of five siblings. George was an avid outdoorsman from a young age including fishing, hunting, and horseback riding. He graduated from...

Jul 1, 2021

Robert Joseph Ponicsan, Sr, affectionately known as Bob, joined the love of his life and his loving God in eternal life on July 1, 2021.  Bob was a devoted husband, son, father & grandfather to four loving sons, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years,...

Jul 1, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Cecilia Ayon announce her passing on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She was born May 8, 1957 in Topinish, Washington to Heraclio and Prajedez Ayon. She gave birth to her only daughter, Teresa Barajas in December of 1977.

Cecilia, also known as Chila, was a kind hearted and thoughtful...

Jun 30, 2021

Our world unfortunately lost a pillar of love and joy when Bob Thumel died far too soon on June 30, 2021, in Denver, Colorado at the age of 44. Bob is survived by his wife Meagan, his son Beau, his parents, Bill and Marty, stepmother Kim, and sister Kelly.

Born on August 30, 1976 in Virginia Beach,...

Jun 30, 2021

DANTE LITTLEHORSE JAMES

June 9, 1994 – June 30, 2021

Dante was born to Dante J. James and Michael S. Gallegos on June 9, 1994, in Aurora, Colorado.  He was loved by everyone from the very beginning.  Called DJ by all, he ran cross-country in middle school, and track in high school.  He graduated from...

Jun 30, 2021

Ferdinando (“Fred”) Rinel Bustos, age 97, passed away June 30, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Not an educated man, but a man of knowledge and wisdom.  He was born in Mora, New Mexico on April 20, 1924, where he lived on his family’s land, Cañada del Carro, until he moved to Wyoming, where he met his wife in 1950...

Jun 30, 2021

Ruby Mae von Stein, May 10, 1931-June 30, 2021. Ruby went to her heavenly home on June 30, 2021. She loved her Lord Jesus and willingly served her Lord in the church. She was a beloved and devoted mother to four children, a faithful wife to her husband for 61 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Armine;...

Jun 30, 2021

Christopher (Dudley) Lee Wright; age 67, Died in Thornton CO on June 30,2021. Graduate of Grace High School, class of 72. Married Janice (Fanny) Wright June 29, 1974. Chris was proud to have served in the United States Air force from 1976 to 1980. After exiting the Air Force he continued on to receive a degree of Associate in...

Jun 30, 2021

Judith Lee Acre, was born July 14, 1942 to Mose and Olga Fernandez in Denver, Colorado. She graduated from Lutheran High School and attended Trinidad State Jr. College and then Northeastern Jr. College. While there, she met the love of her life Ronald Wayne Acre, a teacher at Sterling Jr. High School.  They were married for 51 years and...

Jun 29, 2021

Cynthia (Cindy) Bryan, 62 of Denver CO passed away peacefully with her children by her side on June 29, 2021. She was born on June 22, 1959 in Vineland, NJ. Cindy never met a stranger that she couldn't befriend.  On March 26, 1978 Cindy married the love of her life Darrell Bryan and moved to Denver CO where she pursued...

Jun 29, 2021

Richard (Dick) Shiely was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the fourth of five children, to Helene P. Shiely and Albert R. Shiely.

Dick spent his childhood growing up in Saint Paul MN, with his two brothers and two sisters. He spent his youth going Como Park next to his house, and down to the river...

Jun 29, 2021

Diane Marie Harrahill Palachek, age 68, died in her home in Brighton on June 29th 2021. As she ended her battle with squamous cell skin cancer, she was courageous and loving, surrounded by her family and at peace.

Diane was born December 7th, 1952 in Omaha to Thelma and Jess Harrahill. She attended Omaha South...

Jun 29, 2021

Our beloved Zion was born to Matthew Lawrence Torres and Grace Crystal Ema Tezzo Torres at UC Health Anschutz in Aurora, Colorado. He passed away 19 hours after his birth in his father’s arms. He had tan skin and curly brown hair. He had his father’s eyes and his mother’s nose. In utero, he was so active and energetic....

Jun 29, 2021

Elaine “Joyce” Georgeson died peacefully in the presence of family, on June 29th in Denver, Colorado, following a short illness. Joyce is survived by 5 nephews, 5 nieces and a large extended family. Preceded in death by her parents, 9 siblings, one nephew and one niece.

A grave-side interment service will be held at North Viking Lutheran...

Jun 28, 2021

Francisco David Sabichi, 93, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Magdelyn S. Sabichi, and is survived by adoring daughters, Anita Sabichi (Felipe Samaniego) and Lisa Sabichi Jochem (Wayne Jochem).

Francisco proudly served in the US Navy as a medic in WWII. After attending...

Jun 28, 2021

Sylvia Lee Berens Hill and Leonard Eugene Hill

Without the sunset there would be no sunrise.  Without winter there would be no spring.  Without tears there would be no smiles.  Life is full of contradictions and contrast.  Without a goodbye there would be no embrace of hello.

Sylvia was a quiet country girl...

Jun 28, 2021

Molly Psyllas, 49, of Denver, Colorado was born September 9, 1971, and passed away on June 28, 2021 after a courageous seven-year battle against colon cancer.  Molly will be remembered by so many people for being a loving and dedicated mother to her two sons, her contagious laugh and smile, her love of travel and fashion, and her loyalty and kindness to family and friends.

Molly is...