Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Bonnie Schumacher

Jan 23, 2021

Bonnie Marie Schumacher died January 23, 2021 at the ripe old age of 101 in Westminster, Colorado. She was born Bonnie Marie Lewis in Missouri on September 13, 1919 to Herman J. Lewis and Jeanette Marie Doane. When she was a toddler, her parents divorced and Herman later married Ida Brown. They presented Bonnie with her only sibling, Ruth...

Donald Dirksen

Jan 23, 2021

Donald J. Dirksen, 81, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 27, 1939, in Newton, Kansas to John and Sara Dirksen. On September 2, 1961 he married Nadja Horn. Donald and Nadja soon started a family with their sons, Dominick, and Damon.

Donald served...

Carlos Gonzales

Jan 23, 2021

Carlos Jacobo Gonzales was born in Garita, New Mexico to Jacobo Amado Gonzales, and Elenita (Lopez) Gonzales on December 16, 1930, and passed away on January 23, 2021 at the age of 90. Carlos was the eighth child of nine children, four brothers and three sisters and later welcoming into the family one additional sister.  He lived his entire...

Donna Bell

Jan 22, 2021

It is with great sorrow and love that we mourn the passing of Donna Mae Bell at age 83. Donna died peacefully at home in Westminster, Colorado on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born June 13, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to her loving parents Fred Irving Smith and Marie Josephine Janousek Smith. Donna attended Cornell College in Mt...

Carol O'Connor

Jan 21, 2021

Carol A. O'Connor of Denver, Colorado passed away on January 21, 2021 at the age of 74. She was born to John and Helen (Benes) O'Connor in Chicago, Illinois on October 23, 1946.

Carol is survived by her siblings Charles O'Connor and his wife Gerardine, Maureen O'Connor, John O'Connor and his wife Laurie, Thomas O'Connor; family friend Ed Soulsby; her...

Philip Russell

Jan 21, 2021

Philip K. Russell - Vaccine Scientist

Major General (Ret) Philip King Russell, physician, scientist, soldier, family man and global health advocate who dedicated his life to protecting humans from infectious disease through vaccines, died peacefully on January 21, 2021, a week before his 89th birthday and just a few months after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Pamela Brown

Jan 21, 2021

Pamela K. Brown, age 65 passed away peacefully on the evening of January 21, 2021.  Her legacy of love, friendship, and the sharing of her gift of music will live on in our hearts.

Pam was born on November 6, 1955 in Mansfield Ohio.  In school, she excelled in music, winning the John Phillips Sousa award that...

James "Larry" Camden

Jan 21, 2021

James L. “Larry” Camden, 79, lost is battle with cancer at home in Centennial, Co on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Born April 14, 1941 in Olympia, Washington to James “Jim” Camden &Vella Darr Camden (deceased), Larry resided in several states throughout his life, but settled in Colorado where he flew for Continental Airlines for 37 years.  After...

Jacqueline Fink

Jan 20, 2021

Jacqueline A. Fink, 80, of Arvada passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born on January 15, 1941 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Jack H. and Jule C. (Banik) Cahill, both of whom passed when she was very young.  On January 23rd, 1965, Jacque married Ron Fink and began what would be 56 years of marriage. ...

Lori Bakker

Jan 20, 2021

Lori Jean Bakker was born February 1, 1976 in LaCrosse, WI. She graduated from Lansing High School in 1994 and continued her education at Hawkeye Community College graduating with a dental hygienist degree in 1998. Following her graduation she moved from Iowa to Colorado where she planted her roots and lived until her passing.

Without a doubt,...

Nancy Black

Jan 20, 2021

Nancy Mae Black, age 72, died at Swedish Medical Center on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Born on February 18, 1948, in Washington, DC.  Nancy was a resident of both Maryland and Virginia during her childhood and early adult years and had been a resident of Denver, (which she called her home), for over 40 years.

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Rose Cronin

Jan 20, 2021

Rose Ann, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Lakewood, CO.  Rose Ann was the daughter of Jack H. and Rose (Chepa) Thrilkill, both who have passed.  Rose Ann leaves behind five sons, Tom, Terry, John, Doug, and Brian, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Rose Ann was preceded in death by her husband Robert J, and her son Robert J Jr....

Joseph "Joe" O'Connor

Jan 20, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Patrick O’Connor, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully January 20, 2021. Joe was born in Juniata, Pennsylvania on May 27, 1933, the son of James R. and Alice Ruth Sheehan O’Connor.

When Joe was 17 he joined the Air Force and after 21 years retired as a Chief Master Seargant. He was the youngest...

Robert "Bob" Claycomb

Jan 19, 2021

Robert L. Claycomb "Bob", 73, from Henderson, Colorado passed away January 19, 2021 of heart failure at North Suburban Medical Center. His wife, Jill Claycomb, was with him at the time. Bob is survived by his four sons, Troy Claycomb of Colorado Springs, Rick Claycomb of Denver, Cory Claycomb of Colorado Springs, and Shawn Claycomb of Livermore, Colorado; 16 grandchildren;...

Hannah Woodruff

Jan 19, 2021

Hannah Vivian Woodruff went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Hannah was born on January 10, 2003 at North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, Colorado. She was the baby of the family with two older siblings and loving parents. Hannah was a talented, beautiful, strong, and compassionate young lady. She was full...

John Astuno

Jan 19, 2021

John was born to Rose and Rocco Astuno in Denver in 1925. His father, Rocco, came to America from Potenza, Italy, at age 15 in 1910, never learned to read or write, and was a bit of a legend in North Denver. John was the middle child and was predeceased by his sister, Helen, and his parents. He is...

Elisabeth Stapp

Jan 19, 2021

Elisabeth Stapp, 80, of Arvada, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 19, 2021.

Born on December 12, 1940 in Glendale, California she was the daughter of Emil and Mary (Wagenseller) Erselius

Elisabeth enjoyed being a homemaker, administrative assistant to her ex-husband’s drywall business, and ultimately as an involved grandmother.

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Alice "Dolly" Julian

Jan 19, 2021

Alice “Dolly” Julian, 92, formerly of Bolton, CT, passed away peacefully at her home in Parker, Colorado on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The daughter of the late Jose B. and Zilda (Duponte) Medeiros, Dolly was born in Fall River, Massachusetts where she spent her childhood.

After she married Al, the love of her life, she lived in...

Eileen Robinson

Jan 19, 2021

"On Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, Eileen Robinson passed away suddenly in her home in Littleton, Colorado at the age of 79. Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, Frances Ellen Hayes and Forrest Gordon Robinson, and her brother Gary Robinson. She is survived by her daughter Kary Ginsburg, Kary’s husband Jeff, and their three sons, Will, Joey, and...

Eugene Hogan

Jan 18, 2021

Eugene Sylvester Hogan of Aurora, CO, originally from St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully of natural causes at age 93, on January 18, 2021.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Carol L. Hogan and four children: Thomas Hogan of Aurora, CO, John Hogan of Aurora, CO, Stephen Hogan of Aurora, CO and Catherine Hogan...