Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Nov 18, 2020

Michel Leigh Swanson, 34, of Denver, Colorado passed away on November 18, 2020. Michel was born in Bismark, North Dakota on January 20, 1986. She is survived by her partents Roxie Ann Swanson, John Swanson, and Sister, Reanna J. Swanson.

Education - Colorado State University with a major in Communications and minor in Spanish Language. University of Colorado Boulder with...

Nov 18, 2020

Donald Jess Studebaker, age 85 passed peacefully at Denver Hospice on November 18th 2020 from Leukemia.  Born on September 12th, 1935 in Perry Oklahoma, Don had a passion for the sport of Wrestling. In 1953 he was a State of Oklahoma Champion Wrestler for Perry High School, helped to win the NCAA Wrestling Championship for the University of Oklahoma...

Nov 17, 2020

Robert F. Saltsman, age 92, passed Tuesday, November 17 in Colorado Springs, Colorado after a long life and short hospitalization for Covid-19. He was born in Alliance, Ohio on September 11, 1928 to parents Edward and Mabel (Shepherd) Saltsman. He is predeceased by his two brothers, Richard and Edward Jr. as well as sisters Jean Martin and Ruth Crouse....

Nov 17, 2020

Peggy Ann Broersma, (née Mullis) passed away November 17, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born November 23, 1939 in Kremmling, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents; James Mullis and Elizabeth Sheard, (née Marshall), her son William Broersma, her brother James Mullis and serveral dear aunts. She is survived by her children; Lori Biggs, Deni Hall, Teri...

Nov 17, 2020

Paul Douglas Cooper of Denver, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 79.

Mr. Cooper was born in Jefferson City, MO to Worlie “Tex” Cooper and Emma Marie Ringo in July 1941. He was raised in the Bonnie Brae region of Denver and attended South High School until his graduation in 1959....

Nov 17, 2020

Ann Louise Gruber Harding peacefully passed on from this life on Tuesday November the 17th 2020 after a lengthy illness. It was a beautiful cloudless blue sky 75 degree day. Her favorite kind of day. She was born on October 24th, 1945 in Denver Colorado to Donald and Pinky Gruber (both deceased). She is survived by two Daughters: Michelle...

Nov 17, 2020

Harry M. Williams (HMW) was born on April 16, 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa, as the third son of a prominent Iowa family.

His father was the most decorated medical officer from Iowa in WWI, one great uncle was Governor of Iowa and later a U.S. Senator and another great uncle was Dean of the Drake Law...

Nov 17, 2020

Edward Ortiz Jr., 91, of Thornton passed away on November 17, 2020 at North Suburban Medical Center. Born on March 24, 1929 in Capulin, CO he was the son of Edward Sr. and Sarah (Vigil) Ortiz. Edward married Kazuko Shiroma in August of 1962 and together they shared 58 years of marriage.

Edward served for the Army...

Nov 17, 2020

Dorothy Odessa Brummit, age 97, passed away at Broomfield Skilled Nursing Center on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was born February 20, 1923 in Downing, Missouri. Dorothy married Pearl "Pete" E. Brummit on August 23, 1945 and they settled and raised their family in Westminster, Colorado. She was a homemaker, loving mother, great cook, and one tough sweet lady! She accompanied Pete on many fishing and...

Nov 16, 2020

Mary Margaret D. Cornelius died on November 15, 2020. Mary was born August 11, 1926 in St. Louis, MO., the daughter of Jemima (Robertson) and James Dick. She grew up in St. Louis and later in Park Ridge, IL with her siblings James and Jean. In 1945, after graduating from Park Ridge High School, she enrolled in nursing school...

Nov 16, 2020

José (Joe) Cleto Nuñez, aged 83, passed away on November 16th, 2020. He was born on April 5th, 1937 in Greeley, Colorado to Manuela Nuñez and Concepción Lopez. Joe was married for 59 years to Lilly Yanas Nuñez, who preceded him in death on November 10th, 2020. Joe is survived by his four children: John Michael Nuñez and his...

Nov 16, 2020

Nancy L. Taylor, 70, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020 at Swedish Hospital in Denver, CO.  She was born in Denver, Colorado on June 16, 1950 and was the daughter of Lee and Celia Laffoon.  Nancy is survived by her sister, Cynthia Nelms-Byrne, Daughters Beth Dunwody and Kate Taylor, and her three grandsons Adrian Smith, Caleb Evenson and...

Nov 16, 2020

Thomas Rex Distel passed away on November 16, 2020 at Life Care Center of Longmont.

Thomas was born to Frank and Melba Distel on January 14, 1946 in Denver, Colorado. Tom grew up on the family farm and graduated from Longmont High School in 1965. He was a dairy farmer for over 30 years and after selling...

Nov 16, 2020

Dale M. Young passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Legends of Broomfield facility in Broomfield, Colorado.

He was born on December 17, 1954 in Lindsburg, Kansas. Dale lived most of his youth in Salina, Kansas, attending grade school and high school there. As a young child he loved to ride his bicycle, play American Legion...

Nov 15, 2020

Bette D. Oakes lived to be 95 and a day. She was residing at the Vi at Highlands Ranch in Memory Care; where despite strict restrictions and precautions, she still contracted COVID-19.  Bette, the life of the party and incorrigible flirt, passed away on November 15, 2020. Bette was the wife of John M. Oakes, (deceased 2008); and mother...

Nov 15, 2020

Damion Sumner Sloan passed away on November 15, 2020 at the age of 23.

He is survived by his loving family.

A family service to honor Damion will be held on Friday, November 27th.

Flowers in Damion's honor are welcomed by his family.

Please share memories of Damion & condolences with...

Nov 15, 2020

Jerome “Jerry” Allen Nelson, 77, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away November 15, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born February 27, 1943 in Willmar, Minnesota to Rudolph Arnold and Ella Jane Olson Nelson.

Jerry graduated from Glenwood Highschool in 1961 and joined the Air Force in 1964 where he served his country until 1968. After...

Nov 15, 2020

We are sad to announce that on November 15, 2020 at the age of 90, Lucy Jojola, born in Valencia, New Mexico passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave condolences on this memorial page to share them with the family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene & daughter, Cruzita...

Nov 14, 2020

Ryan Francis Rupoli was born on Christmas Day, the best Christmas present ever for his parents, Lorie and Frank Rupoli. He is also survived by his 13 year-old-son, Calvin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Melissa and his brother Dustin.

As a child he loved to wrestle, play soccer, baseball and basketball. As a teen, he loved Track and...

Nov 14, 2020

Kam was born in Glasgow Montana on March 7, 1940 to Hazel and Kamp Grundmeyer, the youngest of two children.  Kam is survived by her brother, Steve Grundmeyer in Reno, NV.  As a child, Kam took violin and piano lessons and music brought her joy. She loved music although her favorites were classic, 50’s and country. As a child...